The Windup: A show about Baseball

DVR is joined by Keith Law to fast forward through the lockout and attempt to finish the offseason adjustments for each team in the NL West.Despite a few significant losses in free agency, the Dodgers still project as the best team in baseball? If they make an addition or two, where are they most likely to seek upgrades?As the Giants bring the band back together for 2022, will they find an impact bat or two to bolster their lineup?The Padres have young talent on the way, but could their biggest offseason additions actually come from changes to the coaching staff?It's going to be a long road back to the postseason in Colorado, but how should the Rockies proceed once player movement resume?And could the D-backs have a surprising bounce back from a disappointing 2021 on the strength of a significant wave of young talent?Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawSave 33% off an annual subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As the curtain closes on 2021, Jayson and Doug reflect on the year's biggest baseball moments. The guys welcome BBWAA Career Excellence Award winner Tim Kurkjian to Starkville to discuss his immortalization in Cooperstown. Tim shares which grocery store's self-checkout lane he was in when he received his HOF phone call. Tim reminisces with Jayson and Doug about his favorite baseball moments, his career and working alongside Jayson, and why he thinks baseball's charm is indelible. Plus, an NL/AL strikeout trivia question as well as a best of 2021 Strange But True wraps up 2021 in Starkville.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Tim on Twitter: @Kurkjian_ESPNTrivia courtesy: @zackfarbSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee are joined by Professional Softball Player & On Camera Host AJ Andrews to talk about her time in softball, her Olympic dreams and how to expand the growth of women's softball. AJ was the 1st women to win a Rawlings Gold Glove and she talks about how experience was. She talks about the differences in softball and baseball and how approaches at the plate are much different. She talks about how women's softball can grow like the WNBA and how hopefully MLB will jump aboard to make that happen. She talks about how she is training to get on the Olympic Skeleton team and how it is such a crazy sport to learn and train for. She talks about what things can be taken from other sports to improve and make baseball/softball more fun. And she breaks down how hard it is to hit a Rise Ball in softball.Follow Hunter on Twitter: @hunterpenceFollow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbeeFollow AJ on Twitter: @aj_andrews_Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just how long should players wait until they're called up? Why teams say they have baseball reasons for not bringing a player up. The risks in delaying calling up a top prospect. How teams can potentially be losing a couple weeks of play from an impact player. Evan along with Athletic baseball beat writers Patrick Mooney, Dennis Lin and Corey Brock chat about notable examples in recent years of service time manipulation.Follow Evan on Twitter: @EvanDrellichFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Follow Dennis on Twitter: @dennistlinFollow Corey on Twitter: @CoreyBrockMLBSave 33% on an annual subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseball show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the MLB lockout approaches the two week mark with no movement on either side, Ken compares the impasse to the Oslo Accords. Frustrated fans weigh in with some great questions on this week's mailbag!-Does Rob Manfred think fans are stupid?-How can MLB recreate the recent free agent frenzy every year?-Has there ever been a first time GM to inherit a better situation than Chris Young in Texas?-Comparing this lockout to the 1994 players strike-Fans offer up their own proposalsThose questions and more! To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email [email protected] Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterSave 33% on an annual subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR is joined by Eno Sarris to fast forward through the lockout and attempt to finish the offseason adjustments for each team in the AL West.Following big spending early with the addition of Corey Seager, Marcus Semien and Jon Gray, will the Rangers add more veteran pitching to the mix?If the Astros don’t bring back Carlos Correa, is Trevor Story their preferred fallback option, or could they opt to give Jeremy Peña an opportunity to take over the starting job.How bright is the immediate future in Seattle, and is Kris Bryant a perfect fit for a Mariners seeking another impact bat?With health, can the Angels quickly revert to contender status in the division?And how will the A’s proceed with a poorly-ranked minor-league system and a core with several intriguing players to deal away including Matt Olson, Matt Chapman, Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea?Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisSave 33% off an annual subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One week into the lockout and both sides are quiet. In this week's labor of love, Andy McCullough turns the tables on Evan and grills him about MLB's lockout from a fan perspective. Then Evan catches up with Brooklyn Law School professor David Leach, a former Regional Director on the National Labor Relations Board to get in to the nuts and bolts of how labor relations work.Follow Evan on Twitter: @EvanDrellichFollow Ken on Twitter: @ByMcCulloughSave 33% on an annual subscription to The Atheletic at theathletic.com/baseball show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jayson and Doug discuss what the committees got right in electing six new Hall of Famers and also what they got wrong and leaving Dick Allen out. Then Andrew Miller joins the show to bring the players perspective on the lockout and labor negotiations between the owners and players. Doug and Jayson share their own stories from their own experiences with past negotiations and of course we have trivia!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterFollow Randy on Twitter: @adamkane17Save 33% off an annual subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lockout has begun. Just after midnight on Thursday morning Major League Baseball officially locked out the players causing the first work stoppage in the sport in 26 years. Evan Drellich lays out the arguments on both sides as we hear from MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, MLBPA president Tony Clark and the players chief negotiator Bruce Meyer. After laying out the facts, Evan and Ken Rosenthal share their opinions and speculate where we go from here.Follow Evan on Twitter: @EvanDrellichFollow Ken on Twitter: @ken_rosenthalSave 33% on an annual subscription to The Atheletic at theathletic.com/baseball show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee are back and ready to breakdown the winners of the MLB Awards and Hunter talks about his time down in the Winter Leagues. The guys break down the NL MVP and who they think should have won. They talk about if the MVP award should come from a player on a winning team or not. They talk about the amazing season that Ohtani had and if they think he can keep this going. They discuss if WAR is a good stat to use in giving out awards. They debate the NL Cy Young and if number of innings pitched should be a bigger part of the voting. Hunter talks about the time he was in the Winter leagues and how exciting it was and how much they loved baseball down there. And they talk about what things in Winter Leagues that could be brought to MLB to make things more exciting.Follow Hunter on Twitter: @hunterpenceFollow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbeeSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Less than 72 hours until a likely lockout and MLB is in the midst of a spending spree! Byron Buxton, Marcus Semien, Kevin Gausman and more are cashing in. Ken explains why teams are emptying their wallets despite the uncertainty around the next CBA. Then in the mailbag...-After signing Steven Matz, could Cardinals still go big on more pitching?-Is Danny Salazar attempting a comeback?-Who's more likely to leave their long-time homes, Freddie Freeman or Clayton Kershaw?-Will the Yankees spend before the lockout-When will Cubs make a splash again?-Would MLB be better off with an economic system closer to the NFL's?-What if teams were forced to lower ticket prices if they don't spend enough?Those questions and more! To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email [email protected] Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterGet an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $1 per month by visiting theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Competitive Balance Tax has changed the way big market teams approach spending in baseball. This week Evan dives into how that will impact this winter's labor negotiations with the help of Yankees reporter Lindsey Adler, Mets reporter Tim Britton and Andy McCullough who used to cover the Dodgers.Follow Evan on Twitter: @EvanDrellichFollow Lindsey on Twitter: @lindseyadlerFollow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritt onFollow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCulloughGet an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathletic.com/baseball show. It's the best deal of the year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bob Costas is back for a record third visit to Starkville! With baseball headed towards a lockout, he talks about how the two sides can come together and what the sport needs to come out of these negotiations. He also discusses this year's Hall of Fame ballot and shares the best interview of his career.Jayson and Doug also react to awards week and with the recent news that teams will cover minor league housing, Doug shares stories of his minor league days from the Doug-out. All that plus trivia with Randy Karraker.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyKarrakerGet an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $1 per month between now and November 29th at midnight by visiting theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee is back and is going to talk about some of the things going on in the offseason so far. Hunter talks about how he would start preparing for the season once it hit the offseason. He talks about his training programs, how long he would relax before starting back up and is the saying "best shape of my life" actually a real thing. The guys talk about Giants C Buster Posey retiring and if Hunter found it surprising or shocking that he is hanging up the spikes while he is on top. The guys break down some of the free agent player rankings heading into free agency. They talk about some of the top young arms, some of the hall of fame type pitchers and some of the best infield options. And they give their pick of what team they think will make the biggest offseason splash.Follow Hunter on Twitter: @hunterpenceFollow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbeeSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cubs and Astros famously used tanking to build World Series champions. Other teams have tried to tank with less success. Evan Drellich is joined by Cubs reporter Sahadev Sharma, Astros reporter Jake Kaplan and Orioles reporter Dan Connolly to discuss why it worked in Houston and Chicago, why it may not work in Baltimore and why it's a big issue in the current CBA negotiations. Before the roundtable, Eno Sarris joins the show to explain WAR and why it's not a great replacement tool for arbitration.Follow Evan on Twitter: @EvanDrellichFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Jake on Twitter: @jakemkaplanFollow Dan on Twitter: @danconnolly2016Save 33% off an annual subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseball show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the countdown to the impending lockout ticks down, Ken weighs in on the Tigers early move to sign Eduardo Rodriguez. He also discusses his recent column on baseball's lack of front office diversity. Then it's on to the mailbag:-Is Buster Posey a Hall of Famer?-Will the Twins trade Buxton?-Will the Guardians re-sign Jose Ramirez?-Should the Cardinals target pitching?-Could this lockout result in a longer CBA?-Is there any good news from the negotiations?To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email [email protected] Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Keith discuss the Mets' deeply flawed search for new General Manager, Michael Conforto and Noah Syndergaard both being on the receiving end of Qualifying Offers, expectations for Jon Gray if he leaves Colorado, Andrew Heaney's quick signing with the Dodgers, and a few potential bargain bats available in free agency this winter. Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a MLB lockout looming on December first, The Athletic’s Senior Writer Evan Drellich dives into the mess. In the first episode of this weekly offseason podcast, Evan is joined by The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal to set the stage for the CBA negotiations.-Will moves be made before 12/1?-Why so quiet?-Tension as high as 1994-Will the sides come together for the greater good?-It’s not just players vs owners QW-PredictionsFollow Evan on Twitter: @EvanDrellichFollow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalSave 33% off an annual subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseball show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chipper Jones takes some time off from hunting to visit Starkville and he has plenty to talk about. He explains what the World Series title means to Atlanta and how Braves legends are connected through the years. He also tells the story of his first time seeing Ronald Acuña Jr. hit, shares his thoughts on Freddie Freeman's free agency, explains what the heck happened on that dropped foul ball and more.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterFollow Howard Goldberg on Twitter: @hsg516Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Keith discuss Buster Posey's decision to call it a career, his case for Cooperstown, and the Giants' next steps behind the plate, before digging into Keith's recently released Top Free Agent Rankings.Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence and Grant Brisbee are here to break down the Atlanta Braves winning the World Series for the first time since 1995. Braves take down the Astros in 6 games to win it all. It was a crazy up and down ride for the Braves with a slow start, injuries and everything else involved. They guys think this Braves team reminded them both a lot of the misfit Giants team that won the World Series. Hunter thinks if things were different, the Braves should've won it last season. The Trade Deadline was huge for the Braves to rebuild their outfield after start Ronald Acuna Jr got hurt. The guys think the unsung hero of the Braves World Series championship is their bullpen. Freddie Freeman has been a great leader for the Braves and the guys talk about if they think Atlanta will resign him this offseason. And Hunter talks about the amazing feeling of winning a World Series Championship and how crazy the parades were that he was apart of with the Giants in San Francisco.Follow Hunter on Twitter: @hunterpenceFollow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbeeSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy McCullough is joined by Evan Drellich to discuss how the Braves record seemed so distant from how good they actually were. A look at the many strengths of the Braves. Braves had a lineup that didn't quit. What's next for the Houston Astros? What drives front offices to take risks? And when should we stop talking about what happened with the Astros in 2017? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sleep deprivation month continues for Jayson and Doug as Braves legend Dale Murphy visits Starkville. They set the stage for Game 6 of the World Series, reflect on Hank Aaron's impact on Dale and much more. Plus, the guys take a shot at a nearly impossible trivia question and Austin Riley is the focus of this week's Strange But True. Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterFollow Kevin Brown on Twitter: @kbremoteSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the World Series shifts back to Houston, Ken explains his recent column about Ian Anderson being pulled with a no-hitter in tact in Game 3. Also... -Will the Red Sox' ability to spend money this winter be impacted by Liverpool Football Club obligations?-Should the Cardinals have looked outside the organization before making their new manager hire?-Why did the Athletics allow Bob Melvin to take the Padres manager job?-Will the Rays play games in Montreal next year?To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email [email protected] Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Keith discuss the unusual development path for Charlie Morton and a pair of potential late-bloomers available via free agency this winter before saying goodbye to the 2021 Red Sox and Dodgers. Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee have a fresh cup of World Series talk. MLB Network Analyst & former major leaguer "The Mayor" Sean Casey joins the guys. They break down Game 1 of the World Series and how the injury to Charlie Morton is a big problem for Atlanta. They talk about how the 2 teams are very evenly matched and however has the best pitching and plays the best defense should win. They talk about the importance of off days in the Playoffs and World Series compared to the grind of the regular season. They break down in bulletin board things said or done by players/teams really get to the opponent. And they give their World Series predictions with the Braves already up 1-0 in the series.Follow Hunter on Twitter: @hunterpenceFollow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbeeFollow Sean on Twitter: @TheMayorsOfficeSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy McCullough is joined by our Houston Astros beat writer Jake Kaplan to recap Game 1 of the World Series. The Braves lose a valuable part of their rotation with pitcher Charlie Morton out with a broken leg. Astros pitcher Framber Valdez struggled on the mound. How will the Astros pitching match up be going forward? The Braves do not play like an eighty-eight win team. And a preview of Game 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jayson and Doug are getting you ready for Game 1 of the World Series with a trip down memory lane. Astros skipper Dusty Baker and Braves President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos are both friends of Starkville. This week we look back on their visits to the show for some insight into how the Astros and Braves reached the Fall Classic.Plus Dusty Baker themed trivia and a Strange But True with laden with MVPs.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken sets up the most interesting storylines between the Braves and Astros heading into this week's Fall Classic. Dusty Baker, Brian Snitker, Yordan Alvarez, Eddie Rosario and the Astros cheating past. In the mailbag...-Will the Yankees sign Corey Seager?-How to get better umpires working postseason.-Scrutinizing the Rockies for not looking outside org for GM.-Is the shortened 2020 season responsible for the lack of starting pitching length?-Why aren't all playoff games on broadcast TV?To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email [email protected] Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterSave 50% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Keith discuss a few potential lessons learned in the 2021 Postseason, changes in St. Louis in the wake of Mike Shildt's firing, the Giants' path to run it back to the playoffs in 2022, and more observations from Keith's week spent in Arizona at the Fall League.Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee is back with some more hot takes from the MLB Playoffs. Giants-Dodgers Game 5 was an epic way to end a great series. The guys talk about how it shouldn't have ended the way it did with a check swing. They talk about how that game might have taken a toll on the Dodgers in their series vs the Braves. The Braves went up 2-0 in the series with 2 walk-off hits. Hunter talks about how it feels from both sides of the winning and losing team to comeback the next game from a walk-off win/loss. Kike Hernandez has been on fire this postseason for the Red Sox. Hunter breaks down his swing and why he is so on fire. They also talk about the maturation of Logan Webb in the second half of the season. And they talk about how the Braves have done an amazing job to build up their outfield after Ronald Acuna went down.Follow Hunter on Twitter: @hunterpenceFollow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbeeSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy McCullough is joined by Dodgers beat writer Fabian Ardaya and Braves beat writer David O'Brien to discuss the Dodgers dramatic comeback victory in the NLCS Game 3. The Braves plan to go with a bullpen game in Game 4 and how they haven't had many bullpen games this season. A look at the Dodgers knack for finding random late bursts in a game. And how the Braves lineup is a lot better than people realize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starkvillians are known for their perseverance! Doug embodies our modus operandi as he navigates a crazy last seven days of baseball with Jayson from the shoulder of a Connecticut highway whose traffic is stagnant because of a jackknifing trailer. No matter the obstacle, Starkville persists! Speaking of persists, the dissent stemming from last out of game five from the Dodgers-Giants NLDS still persists. Why was Wilmer Flores called out on that check-swing call?! It shouldn't have happened! Jayson and Doug discuss ways MLB can handle a situation like this better. The voice of October baseball on TBS Brian Anderson provides his thoughts on the check swing, which he reacted to live from the broadcast booth. Jayson and Brian also kibbitz about the Dodgers-Braves NLCS as well as Brian's road to broadcasting on the national stage. A World Series MVP trivia question proceeds a pitcher-batting-in-the-postseason Strange But True!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Brian on Twitter: @BAndersonPxPTrivia courtesy: @donaldc58 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken checks in this week from Boston where he, along with the Red Sox and Astros are getting ready for Monday night's Game 3 of the ALCS. A series that may be suffering a serious lack of starting pitching. That's where the podcast begins and then it's on to your questions in the mailbag...-Why did MLB assign umpires with low ball-strike accuracy to the Dodgers-Giants series?-Will the Dodgers-Giants series be the catalyst for MLB to change its playoff seeding system?-Will MLB return to Europe in the near future?-Why don't the Braves get any respect?-What would compensation from the Mets for David Stern look like if he was to make the move?To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email [email protected] Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow Derek on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterSave 50% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Keith discuss the next steps for the recently eliminated Rays, Brewers and White Sox as all three teams looked to return to the postseason in 2022. Plus, Keith shares his observations from the first day of Arizona Fall League action.Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence and Grant Brisbee have a fresh cup of playoff baseball takes ready for you. They are joined by 3-time World Series Champion reliever Jeremy Affeldt. They give their thoughts on Giants-Dodgers Game 5 for all the marbles and how the bullpens will be a big key. Oracle Park will be jumping just like it was when the Giants won their World Series titles in 2010,2012 and 2014. Jeremy talks about how different playoff intensity is then in a regular season game and how you have to always be ready in a playoff game cause anything can happen. Jeremy talks about how baseball brawls are really just dumb and not really a fight at all. He tells a great story about a brawl with the Phillies and an altercation he had with Chase Utley. Grant and Jeremy talk about about freak injuries that happened involving baseball and how Jeremy just seemed to have them happen to him. And the guys discuss the ALCS and who they will think will represent the AL in the World Series- Boston Red Sox or the Houston Astros.Follow Hunter on Twitter: @hunterpenceFollow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbeeFollow Jeremy on Twitter: @JeremyAffeldtSave 50% on a subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy McCullough is joined by Boston Red Sox writers Chad Jennings and Jen McCaffrey to discuss how the Red Sox have been able to weather the storm throughout the season. How they maximized their players to be in a position to contend. The decision to bring back manager Alex Cora. How the Astros and Red Sox matchup. And is the trade of Mookie Betts still painful for Red Sox fans? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PLAYOFF BASEBALL CHAOS! Jayson and Doug from Starkville's Playoff Baseball Chamber of Madness react to all the "ground rule" mishaps, the Garcia cloning methods, and the running lane controversies! The Athletic's Evan Drellich, and soon-to-be author of a book about the 2017 Houston Astros, is on deck to explain why the Astros' stigma remains pervasive in baseball. Was Ryan Tampera justified in hinting at Houston doing "some shady stuff"? Will the Astros Scarlet Letter ever fade? A home run of a trivia segment is followed by a playoff edition of Strange But True!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Evan on Twitter: @EvanDrellichTrivia courtesy: @akivamysonSave 50% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken starts the show with the background behind Drew Rasmussen's return to the Rays before his ALDS Game 3 start. Then it's on to your questions...-Why doesn't MLB use more tie breakers when deciding playoff teams?-Will Nolan Arenado ever hit in the postseason and will the Cardinals be back next year?-Will Tony La Russa and Dusty Baker's success lead to more experienced managers like Buck Showalter returning to the game?-A Premier League fan from the UK questions why baseball doesn't do away with Interleague play?-Is starting all games on the final day of the season too much at once?To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email [email protected] Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow Derek on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterSave 50% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Keith discuss the four LDS matchups including a few changes to the Rays' roster compared to their 2020 World Series run, a likely great matchup between the Astros and White Sox (despite Houston's dominance in the series opener), potential changes in the Bronx in the wake of this year's early exit from the playoffs, and excitement about the players included on the Arizona Fall League rosters. Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee are ready to bring you a fresh cup of playoff baseball takes. 4-Time World Series champion pitcher Javier Lopez joins the guys to talk about the 2021 Giants team, playoff pressure and they give their World Series picks. The Giants pitching has really impressed Javier this season. He thinks that having to grind all season to keep the Dodgers behind them will help the Giants in the postseason. He talks about getting traded into pressure situations and how things are much different in the playoffs. The bullpen was so key to the Giants winning 3 World Series titles in 2010,2012 and 2014. And the guys gives their playoff picks and who they think will be the World Series match-up and World Series Champion.Follow Hunter on Twitter: @hunterpenceFollow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbeeSave 50% on a subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senior baseball writer Andy McCullough is joined by Cardinals beat writer Katie Woo and Dodgers beat writer Fabian Ardaya to discuss the 2021 NL Wild Card. The difference that led to the Cardinals offensive emergence. How insane it is that Dodgers win 106 games only to land them in the wild card. The confidence the Dodgers have in Max Scherzer. How much rope will manager Mike Shildt give Adam Wainwright? And how this might be the most notable head to head pitching matchups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's PLAYOFF BASEBALL in Starkville! Jayson and Doug discuss the tie-breakers that could have been, the Dodgers' "meager" 106-win season, and if the MLB's playoff format should reward teams like LA for their regular season performance. Plus, our World Series predictions! The guys then welcome in the manager of Major League Baseball's winningest club, Gabe Kapler of the San Francisco Giants! Kapler entails his team's propitious run to the postseason; the club's veterans experiencing near-career years all at once; what lessons he was able to extrapolate as the Phillies manager, and more! Plus, trivia and Strange But True that's dedicated to Shohei Ohtani!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Gabe on Twitter: @gabekaplerTrivia courtesy: @ThomasMRobsonSave 50% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken and DVR discuss the fantastic final weekend of the 2021 regular season, two loaded Wild Card matchups on tap for this week, and several mailbag questions including a possible change to playoff seeding in the future, concerns about expansion depleting the talent pool, how to account for defensive value in MVP voting, and much more. Follow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Keith discuss several players who have taken big steps forward in 2022, including the of Nathan Eovaldi and Robbie Ray, concerns about the long-term health of Carlos Rodón, Freddy Peralta’s great season behind two other Cy Young candidates in the Brewers' rotation. Plus, the excellent campaign from Bryan Reynolds in Pittsburgh, Paul Goldschmidt’s quietly great season in St. Louis, Cedric Mullins' 30/30 campaign, and future expectations for Jonathan India and Austin Riley. Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee have a fresh pot of baseball takes for the last week week of baseball's regular season. The guys talk about the crazy AL Wild Card race, if the Cardinals are peaking too soon & the Dodgers and Giants battle for the NL West. The AL Wild Card race is getting really tight with only 5 games remaining in the regular season. The Mariners are right on the outside looking in and Hunter thinks they have a real shot to make a run if they get in. The Cardinals have been absolutely scorching the last few weeks and have clinched the last NL Wild Card spot. The guys talk about if they think the Cards are peaking too soon before the Playoffs. They talk about if teams still playing for something should be scared of a team that has nothing to lose and is just playing spoiler. They breakdown who they would pick from each team to start a 1 game Wild Card winner take all game. And they give their thoughts on the Giants & Dodgers battling it out to see who wins the NL West and who is the #1 Wild Card team.Follow Hunter on Twitter: @hunterpenceFollow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbeeSave 50% on a subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Come for the jovial conversation and astute insight, stay for the 3-2-5-4-2-8-6 double play. Jayson and Doug roast their marshmallows in front of the St. Louis Cardinals' magma-like win streak. Kevin Kiermaier subterfuge! Raúl Ibañez, who serves as MLB Senior Vice President of On-Field Operations, catches up with Jay and Doug! The triumvirate talk pitching clocks, its efficacy in the Minors, and a hypothetical implementation in the Majors. Plus, more experimental rule changes discourse, such as shift limits and pick-off maximums. An MVP-Cy Young trivia question proceeds a time-traveling Strange But True!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Raul on Twitter: @RaulIbanezMLBTrivia Courtesy Josh GehresSave 50% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken and DVR wonder if the Cardinals will lose another game in 2021 and examine the final week of action in the battle for the NL West, the down ballot cases for the NL MVP award, before opening up the mailbag for another batch of questions. -What was the biggest surprise among NL second-half collapses?-Is a shorter regular season a realistic long-term possibility?-Why are managers from the Steroid Era in the Hall of Fame?-Should the Hall of Fame focus entirely on candidates' on-field resumés?-When might Camden Yards get to host another All-Star Game?-After the Rays and A's, which team will be next to get a new park?-Is the Rays' split-city plan with Montreal feasible?To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email [email protected] Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSave 50% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Keith discuss Keith's Prospect of the Year selections -- and several standouts from the 2021 minor-league season -- plus the bright future in Kansas City, next steps in the Orioles' rebuild, and the Mariners' bid to become the Blue Jays of 2022.Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.