Effectively Wild Episode 2391: It’s the World Series, Baby

Meg Rowley and guest co-host Ben Clemens of FanGraphs discuss the conclusion of the ALCS, including Dan Wilson ’s decision to the turn to Eduard Bazardo to face George Springer with runners on in the seventh rather than bring in a higher-leverage reliever like Andrés Muñoz . Then they preview the upcoming World Series between the Blue Jays and the Dodgers, highlighting a few matchups they think might prove to be important in determining the winner. Audio intro : Justin Peters, “ Effectively Wild Theme ” Audio outro : El Warren, “ Effectively Wild Theme ” Link to sign up for Patreon Link to Ben on the first part of his Fielding Bible Awards ballot Link to Eric Longenhagen on Game 7 of the ALCS Link to Ben on intentionally walking Cal Raleigh Link to Joe Posnanski on the Bazardo decision Link to Davy Andrews on the three jumps of Game 7 Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source