Effectively Wild Episode 2534: Breg Sits

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Meg’s return from vacation and their podcast-producer search, then discuss the uncertain statuses of Aaron Judge, Alex Bregman, and Shohei Ohtani on the precipice of the playoffs, how similar finishes in consecutive seasons can produce extra-disappointing or surprisingly uplifting results (featuring thoughts on the Astros, Diamondbacks, and Cardinals), the Padres’ recent run, Paul Skenes pinning part of the blame for his inconsistent season on the WBC, what to call the Tigers’ rebranded ballpark, managerial moves for the Red Sox and Mets, Cade Cavalli’s extension, business updates involving the Yankees, Angels, and Dodgers, an Ichiro Suzuki sighting, and a pair of weird-lookin’ (hit by) pitches, plus a few follow-ups. Audio intro: Cory Brent, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Beatwriter, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Spokane airport expansion Link to Boone quotes Link to Judge’s calf explanation Link to Judge injury update Link to FG post on Judge Link to soleus muscle wiki Link to Ewing Theory explainer Link to Bregman report Link to post-ASB WAR Link to Bregman clip Link to Bregman face photo Link to Encarnacion clip Link to coach box enforcement Link to Ohtani training Link to Ohtani return update Link to Schwarber postseason comeback Link to &#8