Effectively Wild Episode 2004: House of Cards episode artwork

EPISODE · May 9, 2023 · 1H 59M

Effectively Wild Episode 2004: House of Cards

from Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast · host Ben Lindbergh

Ben Lindbergh talks to Will Leitch about the Cardinals’ horrendous start, their baffling decision to bar big free-agent addition Willson Contreras from catching, how Yadier Molina’s legacy looms over the franchise, how Oli Marmol and John Mozeliak have handled the team’s struggles, how the rest of the season might go, and more, along with the Effectively Wild connection in Will’s new novel, The Time Has Come. Then (54:51) Ben talks to David Hrusovsky about wearing a SpongeBob costume to Guardians games and David’s ongoing effort to map every high school baseball field in the country and document the weirdest ones. After that (1:19:58), Ben brings on frequent Stat Blast consultant Ryan Nelson to deliver several Stat Blasts, followed by (1:51:35) a Past Blast from 2004 and a few follow-ups. Audio intro: Alex Ferrin, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial: Dave Armstrong and Mike Murray, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Tom Rhoads, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Katie Woo on Contreras Link to Katie on Contreras again Link to Rosenthal on Contreras Link to playoff odds changes Link to Marmol-Bucknor feud Link to Marmol on Contreras Link to Marmol on booing Link to more Marmol on booing Link to Posnanski on Marmol Link to Jay Jaffe on the Cardinals Link to Will’s Cardinals podcast Link to Will’s newsletter Link to The Time Has Come Link to EW wiki on weird fields Link to David/SpongeBob video Link to David/SpongeBob article Link to Gonzalez/SpongeBob article Link to David’s HS fields site Link to weird field % by state Link to Uni Watch on David Link to MLB field sizes Link to ballpark homogenization info Link to Topps NOW cards Link to Ryan’s first EW episode Link to EW guest data Link to Stat Blast results/data Link to Santander Reddit thread Link to Russell on fouls Link to 2004 Past Blast source Link to David Lewis’s Twitter Link to David Lewis’s Substack Link to Royals Pasquatch ad Link to Pasquatch footage Link to MLBTR on Greiner Link to tall-catchers EW episode Link to Anton’s MLB birthday data Link to relative age effect wiki Link to article on MLB RAE Link to Shane on M’s broadcast  Sponsor Us on Patreon  Facebook Group  Twitter Account  EW Subreddit  Effectively Wild Wiki  iTunes Feed (Please rate and review us!)  Get Our Merch!  Email Us: [email protected] var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

NOW PLAYING

Effectively Wild Episode 2004: House of Cards

0:00 1:59:16

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

MG Show MG Show The MG Show, hosted by Jeffrey Pedersen and Shannon Townsend, is a leading alternative media platform dedicated to uncovering the truth behind today’s most pressing political issues. Launched in 2019, the show has grown exponentially, offering unfiltered insights, comprehensive research, and real-time analysis. With a commitment to independent journalism and factual integrity, the MG Show empowers its audience with knowledge and encourages active participation in the political discourse. Ask A Spaceman Archives - 365 Days of Astronomy Ask A Spaceman Archives - 365 Days of Astronomy Podcasting Astronomy Every Day of the Year French Your Way Jessica: Native French teacher founder of French Your Way Boost your French listening skills and test your comprehension with this one of a kind series of podcasts. Get the chance to listen to a real conversation between native speakers talking at normal speed AND customise your learning experience through carefully designed sets of questions (2 levels of difficulty) available for download at www.frenchvoicespodcast.com. All interviews also come with the transcript. French teacher Jessica interviews native speakers of French from around the world who share a bit of their life and passion. Where else would you meet in one same place a French yoga teacher based in Melbourne, a soap manufacturer from Provence, or a couple cycling around the world? That Hoarder: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding That Hoarder Hoarding disorder is stigmatised and people who hoard feel vast amounts of shame. This podcast began life as an audio diary, an anonymous outlet for somebody with this weird condition. That Hoarder speaks about her experiences living with compulsive hoarding, she interviews therapists, academics, researchers, children of hoarders, professional organisers and influencers, and she shares insight and tips for others with the problem. Listened to by people who hoard as well as those who love them and those who work with them, Overcome Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder aims to shatter the stigma, share the truth and speak openly and honestly to improve lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast?

This episode is 1 hour and 59 minutes long.

When was this Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on May 9, 2023.

What is this episode about?

Ben Lindbergh talks to Will Leitch about the Cardinals’ horrendous start, their baffling decision to bar big free-agent addition Willson Contreras from catching, how Yadier Molina’s legacy looms over the franchise, how Oli Marmol and John Mozeliak...

Can I download this Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!