Los Angeles Angels

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

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Brock and Salk Waddle & Silvy First Take Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Episode Mentions

Brock and Salk · Apr 10, 2026

Hour 1 - Late Night Texts, Aaron Goldsmith

“AL West team expected to fade despite early performance”

Mariners offensive struggles and fastball hittingExpectations and psychological pressure on elite rostersBat speed metrics and hitting performance correlation

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Waddle & Silvy · Apr 8, 2026

4/8 5 PM: Bulls are Bullsing out

“Involved in brawl with Braves; Jorge Soler (former Cub) participant in altercation”

Chicago Bulls organizational structure and GM hiring processBilly Donovan coaching tenure and role in personnel decisionsReinsdorf ownership decision-making patterns across Bulls and White Sox

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First Take · Apr 8, 2026

Hour 1: Is There a Gap Between the Celtics and Everyone Else in the East?

“MLB team involved in brawl with Braves; criticized for lack of relevance since 2014 postseason”

Boston Celtics Eastern Conference DominanceJason Tatum Achilles Injury Recovery TimelineGiannis Antetokounmpo Trade Demand and Bucks Dysfunction

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Brock and Salk · Apr 7, 2026

Hour 3 - Mariners Have A New Public Enemy, The History Of 710

“MLB team where Ty Butchery pitched during his three-year career”

Seattle Mariners 2024 season performance and pitching strategyMike Trout pitching strategy and inside fastball commandTy Butchery criticism of Mariners pitching

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Brock and Salk · Apr 3, 2026

Hour 4-Stacy Rost, Need to Know and Callers

“Upcoming opponent for Mariners in Anaheim; historically problematic matchup despite weaker roster”

Seattle Mariners Early Season Performance AnalysisMLB Player Adjustment Post-World Baseball ClassicDefensive Communication and Positioning in Baseball

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Brock and Salk · Feb 25, 2026

Hour 4: Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer on the Young Players that Could Impact this Roster

“Criticized for poor organizational planning, lack of direction, and active mismanagement despite resources”

Seattle Mariners spring training roster evaluationYoung pitcher development: Ryan Sloan and Cade AndersonVeteran roster additions and mentorship impact

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Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast · Feb 25, 2026

Effectively Wild Episode 2444: To Challenge, or Not to Challenge?

“Team discussed regarding owner Artie Moreno's comments on fan priorities and affordability vs. winning”

MLB Challenge System Strategy and Leverage AnalysisSituational Baseball Decision-Making (Count, Inning, Runners, Score)Player Confidence vs. Umpire Accuracy in Ball-Strike Calls

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Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast · Feb 18, 2026

Effectively Wild Episode 2441: Re-signed and Resigned

“Mike Trout returning to center field; Tyler Bremner prospect; new pitching director Jarrett Hughes”

MLB Players Association Leadership TransitionConnor Griffin Prospect EvaluationFree Agent Contract Negotiations

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