Effectively Wild Episode 2458: The Opening Day Debutant (Base)ball
Episode Date: March 28, 2026This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the pleasures of and prec...
Daily baseball statistical analysis and commentary
2202 episodes transcribedThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the pleasures of and prec...
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