Effectively Wild Episode 2424 The Perfect Fits For Free Agents
Episode Date: January 11, 2026Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about how the on-ramp for learning about sports analytics has changed since they were students, follow up on play...
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2183 episodes transcribedBen Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about how the on-ramp for learning about sports analytics has changed since they were students, follow up on play...
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