Effectively Wild Episode 2520: Catch 22–0

Effectively Wild Episode 2520: Catch 22–0

August 20, 2026 · 1h 36m

About this episode

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss various baseball topics including the Brewers' recent performance and player struggles.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Brewers’ record-tying shutout/blowout of the Mariners (warning: profanity), Bryce Rainer and the continued absence of a post-Ohtani two-way wave, the latest manifestation of Paul Skenes ’s protracted struggles, the tater turnaround of Fernando Tatis Jr. , the reason(s) for the diminishing viewership of “MLB at Field of Dreams,” and which baseball figure (or feature) could extend the Vin Scully/ Connie Mack fun fact. Audio intro : Ian H., “ Effectively Wild Theme ” Audio outro : Tom Rhoads, “ Effectively Wild Theme ” Link to Mariners vs. Brewers box score Link to biggest blowouts Link to Julio mistake Link to Mount Rainier wiki Link to Laurila on Rainer Link to article on Rainer’s signing Link to The Board at FG Link to Sam on Ohtani’s two-way balance Link to best past two-way prospects Link to Olerud pitching retrospective Link to article on Jobe vs. Skenes game Link to Tigers vs. Pirates game data Link to Tigers vs. Pirates box score Link to Stumpf on Skenes Link to Sawchik on Skenes Link to Oler on Skenes Link to Verducci on Skenes 1 Link to Verducci on Skenes 2…

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