Effectively Wild Episode 2343: Say it Ain’t Low, Luis
Episode description
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about how many members of the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game roster they have heard of, honorary all-stars, and velocity spikes preceding arm injuries, then discuss an investigation concerning possible pitch-fixing by Luis L. Ortiz, a federal civil rights complaint about the Dodgers’ DEI policies, and Rob Manfred’s pitch to players in advance of CBA discussions.
Audio intro: Jonathan Crymes, “Effectively Wild Theme”
Audio outro: Gabriel-Ernest, “Effectively Wild Theme”
Link to Coachella formula
Link to the “celebrities”
Link to Simpsons clip
Link to influencer fame data
Link to MLBTR on honorary all-stars
Link to Atlanta pitchers story
Link to ESPN report on Ortiz
Link to Trueblood pitch videos
Link to Axios on Miller and L.A.
Link to The Athletic on Miller
Link to more on the complaint
Link to 2023 MLB complaint
Link to The Athletic on Manfred
Link to more from The Athletic
Link to the SBJ on Manfred
Link to Sheehan on Manfred
Link to MLBPA probe
Link to fan ban
Link to fan interview
Link to MLFAD data
Link to Waldron pitch usage
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