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Sam Miller talks Ángel Hernández retiring, Acuña being out for the season & much more

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Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. Sam Miller of Pebble Hunting joins Andy and Grant this week. They talk about some general baseball banter, umpire Ángel Hernández retiring and the season ending injury to Ronald Acuña Jr-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 202447 min

Who are the top 5 teams? | Josh Hader's arbitration fallout

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, we’re ranking the top 5 teams after 50 games, discussing Josh Hader’s usage restrictions, and breaking down the injuries affecting the standings.-Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt-Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @ChadJennings22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 202457 min

Pre-Memorial Day vibes for teams, the state of pitching & real numbers vs Statcast metrics

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Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. Grant, Andy & Marc are back together to talk some ball. They talk about the pre-memorial day vibes they are getting from some teams, the current state of pitching in MLB and comparing real numbers to Statcast metrics.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 202446 min

David Cone talks about the old school vs new school thinking on pitching in baseball

Starkville | Jayson is on vacation this week, so Doug is in solo to take over this week on the show. David Cone joins Doug and talks about the differences in the old school vs new school thinking on pitching in baseball, the change in the strike zone, the use of stats, the increase in Tommy John surgeries and much much more.No Trivia this week... but it will return for our next show on June 3rd.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 202444 min

Sweat stains, blowouts, & Juan Soto | Mailbag episode

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, we’re talking Juan Soto’s future in pinstripes, the Elly De La Cruz show, and answering listener mailbag questions.-Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt-Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @ChadJennings22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 202458 min

Is there a big 3 in the NL, is the new bat-tracking data important & thoughts on Skenes' debut

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Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The Athletic's Mets writer Tim Britton is sitting in with Grant and Andy this week. They talk about the if there is a big 3 top teams in the NL, if the new bat-tracking data is important and what to make of Paul Skenes' MLB debut.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Tim on X/Twitter: @TimBritton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 202443 min

A.J. Hinch talks about going from a player to a manager, dealing with struggling players & his involvement in the Astros cheating scandal

Starkville | The Tigers are on the rise this season and their Manager A.J. Hinch joins Starkville. He talks about his philosophy to help struggling players, his move from player to coaching, his involvement in the Astros cheating scandal and much more.Strange But True: The Pirates decided to go a little crazy and give out some free passes to the Cubs on Saturday. The Pirates gave up 6 bases loaded walks in 1 inning and somehow still won the game vs the CubsTrivia from Jason Catania: Jose Altuve just became the 7th player to reach 300 steals AND 200 homers in the Wild Card Era (since 1995)... Can you name the other 6?Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 20241h 8m

Paul Skenes debut + First Start Memories w/ Chase Whitley

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, we’re talking Paul Skenes, other memorable pitching debuts, and an interview with Chase Whitley about his first start. Plus, what's working so well for Boston's pitching staff?-Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt-Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @ChadJennings22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 202453 min

Luis Arráez is traded & is Paul Skenes the real deal?

Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The Athletic's Cardinals writer Katie Woo is sitting in with Grant and Andy this week. They talk about the interesting trade of Luis Arráez to the Padres, is Paul Skenes the real deal and Andy's new book- The Last of His Kind: Clayton Kershaw and the Burden of Greatness-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Katie on X/Twitter: @katiejwoo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 202447 min

Dave Roberts talks Ohtani, Mookie, Vanilla Ice Cream and Bee Delays

Starkville | The Dodgers are on top of the NL West a little over a month into the season. Dave Roberts visits Starkville this week and talks about how Ohtani is a unicorn, Mookie Betts can do it, what to expect from his returning starting pitchers and much more.Strange But True: We hear the juicy story about the Twins rally sausage and what was the weirdest superstition that Doug witnessed when he played.Trivia from Joe Wilkins: Since the retirement of Barry Bonds, there have been 5 different players who have the title of active career home run leader... who are they?Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 20241h 0m

"Cy WHAT?" April MLB Awards + Snubs

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, we’re talking monthly awards, give out our own awards, and hit the Hot Take Hot Corner on Mookie Betts. Read Stephen’s story on Mason Millerhttps://theathletic.com/5410939/2024/04/19/mason-miller-oakland-athletics-diabetes/-Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt-Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @ChadJennings22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 3, 202453 min

Mike Trout is hurt again, what we biffed in the first month & who is the least hopeless team

Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. Athletic Dodgers writer Fabian Ardaya is in this week for Marc. The guys talk about Mike Trout getting hurt again, what we were wrong about after the 1st month of the season & who is the least hopeless team of the Marlins, Rockies or White Sox.-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Fabian on X/Twitter: @FabianArdaya Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 202445 min

Talking Cubs, pitcher injuries & the pitch clock with Jim Deshaies

Starkville | The Cubs are off to a pretty good start even with some injuries. Cubs announcer Jim Deshaies is back to talk about the Cubs, why pitchers seem to get hurt more in MLB, if he likes the pitch clock and the crazy MLB record that he holdsStrange But True: The Yankees go bananas over the weekend and score 15 runs in back to back games vs Brewers and there are a few interesting notes from the game from the mound and at the plate.Trivia from Lindsay Barnes: This month we celebrated the anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Who was the first member of the 300-win club to play his entire career after Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier?Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 202459 min

Buy, Sell, or Hold + Ohtani goes to Toronto

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, we’re doing a little “Buy, Sell, or Hold” on the season’s first month, talking about Shohei Ohtani’s big trip to Toronto, and some hope for White Sox fans.Stephen on Chad Kuhl’s comebackhttps://theathletic.com/5443553/2024/04/25/chad-kuhl-white-sox-comeback/Chad’s Red Sox prospects updatehttps://theathletic.com/5446700/2024/04/26/red-sox-2020-top-prospects/-Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt-Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @ChadJennings22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 202456 min

What are the Top 10 front offices in baseball?

Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. They guys talk about The Athletic's big piece on the Top 10 front offices in MLB, how 40 executives voted on it and who were some of the surprise teams that did or didn't get a ton of votes.Here is a link to the article: https://theathletic.com/5424700/2024/04/24/mlb-front-office-rankings/-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 202445 min

After fast start, can the Royals contend this season?

Starkville | The Royals are off to a good start led by Bobby Witt Jr. and a young core. Club broadcaster Rex Hudler is back to discuss the team's chances to contend and share some of the fun tales from his playing days.Strange But True: Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser found the fountains in Kansas City twice this week. Once with a home run and once when he tossed the final our of a Craig Kimbrel milestone save into the water. That was a problem!Trivia from Bill Flannagan: Stephen Strasburg retired with a 113-62 record and a winning percentage of .6457. Since divisional play (1969) only 3 HOF pitchers have finished their careers with a higher winning percentage. Who are they?Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 20241h 20m

MLB Draft prospect rankings + news with Keith Law

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, Keith Law joins the show discuss the Paul Skenes situation in Pittsburgh and Keith’s MLB Draft top prospects rankings. Keith’s prospect rankingshttps://theathletic.com/5421487/2024/04/18/mlb-draft-2024-prospect-rankings-top-50-keith-law/-Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt-Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @ChadJennings22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 202450 min

Behind the curtain of the MLB Power Rankings

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Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The Athletic's Mets writer Tim Britton is sitting in with Grant and Andy this week. They talk about the process of the MLB Power Rankings, why is Snell struggling, what is going on with the Mets & how Dwight Gooden was a pretty good pitcher-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Tim on X/Twitter: @TimBritton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 202443 min

Tales from 50 years of baseball broadcasts with Jon Miller

Starkville | Jon Miller is celebrating 50 years of broadcaster baseball games this summer. He stopped by Starkville to share some of his favorite stories from a half century behind the microphone.Strange But True: Tigers third baseman Zach McKinstry had a 3-run error and then gave up a 3-run home run in the same inning last week. When was the last time that happened?Trivia from Mark Snyderman: This week is the 50th anniversary of Henry Aaron’s 715th home run. He is also baseball’s all-time leader in total bases, with 6,856. Only three other players finished their careers with more than 6,000 total bases. Name them.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 20241h 9m

Jackson Holliday's debut + Jock Taxes

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt. This week, Cody Stavenhagen joins the show discuss the latest in the Ippei Mizuhara saga and react to Jackson Holliday’s promotion to the Majors. Then, former major leaguer Jacob Turner joins the show for this week’s “The Cutting Room Floor” to explain the complicated nature of taxes for athletes.Read Stephen’s story on Jackson Holliday’s debuthttps://theathletic.com/5407409/2024/04/11/jackson-holliday-orioles-mlb-debut-matt/https://theathletic.com/5408717/2024/04/11/ohtani-ippei-mizuhara-fraud-charges/-Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt-Follow Cody on X/Twitter: @CodyStavenhagen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 202440 min

The Roundtable | Why are pitcher injuries on the rise, Cardinals adjusting to modern baseball & the A's moving to Sacramento

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Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The Athletic's Cardinals writer Katie Woo is sitting in with Grant and Andy this week. They talk about why the amount of pitcher injuries is on the rise, the Cardinals trying to adjust to modern times and the A's moving from Oakland to Sacramento.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Katie on X/Twitter: @katiejwoo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 202444 min

Total Eclipse of the Stark... ville with Jason Benetti

Starkville | On a podcast based on quirkiness, what's more quirky than a solar eclipse? New Tigers broadcaster Jason Benetti joins the show to share his own fears of the eclipse before discussing a Tigers team that is on the rise and off to a great start in 2024.Strange But True: Doug pays tribute to the team that no one will eclipse this season, the Dodgers, buy unveiling a new metric, BOF (Betts, Ohtani, Freeman).Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8, 202451 min

The Sacramento Athletics | Nike's jersey woes continue | Cleveland's Eclipse

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt. This week, Eric Drobny, The Athletic’s Director of Editorial Ops joins the show to offer a Sacramento insider’s look at the Oakland A’s upcoming temporary home. Then, Zack Meisel and Stephen give their takes on Nike’s jersey issues, work the “Hot Take Hot Corner”, and focus on the eclipse for this week’s “The Cutting Room Floor”.Read Zack’s storyhttps://theathletic.com/5224300/2024/01/25/mlb-total-solar-eclipse-cleveland-guardians-april/-Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt-Follow Zach on X/Twitter: @zackmeisel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 5, 202452 min

The Roundtable | Mookie & the Dodgers hot start, voting on MLB awards is hard & opening week thoughts

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Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The Athletic's Dodgers writer Fabian Ardaya is sitting in with Grant and Andy this week. The guys talk about the Dodgers hot start, voting on MLB awards and they give some opening week thoughts on some of the surprising and disappointing teams.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Fabian on X/Twitter: @FabianArdaya Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 202441 min

Starkville | Joe Maddon on Shohei Ohtani’s relationship with his former interpreter and much more

The Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal has dominated baseball's news cycle for two weeks. Joe Maddon spent two-plus seasons working daily with Ohtani and his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara and he returns to Starkville to share what he witnessed. What does he think Ohtani's role is in all of this? Will this change the relationship between interpreters and athletes in the future? All that and more non-Ohtani chatter! Check out Jayson's story: https://theathletic.com/5386332/2024/04/02/joe-maddon-ohtani-mizuhara-relationship/Strange But True: The Rockies allowed fourteen runs in one inning on Opening Day and Kyle Freeland allowed ten of them!Trivia from Michael Nearly: Who was the first athlete to play in a Final Four and a World SeriesFollow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 202459 min

Opening Day Moments | Big John Gavin on The Cutting Room Floor

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt. Every week, Stephen will dive into rankings, tiers, mailbag questions and more. Stephen will be joined by friends from inside and outside of The Athletic’s newsroom. This week, Chad Jennings joins the show to recap Opening Day’s biggest moments, check the Hope-O-Meter, and a little Hot Take Hot Corner. Then, John Gavin joins Stephen and Chad for the debut of “The Cutting Room Floor” to discuss his career, life after baseball, and his Giants fandom.https://theathletic.com/5371371/2024/03/29/john-gavin-mlb-minor-league-players-giants/-Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt-Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @chadjennings22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 202451 min

The Roundtable | American League Preview, Ohtani gambling scandal & Jordan Montgomery finally signs

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Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys talk about Ohtani's interpreter investigation, Arizona signing Jordan Montgomery, a preview of the American League and they give their World Series picks.-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 202446 min

Starkville | National League Season Preview with Ken Rosenthal and Tyler Kepner

The Athletic Baseball Show is now The Windup! New podcast name and look but the same great baseball content. Starkville is back to get you ready for a new season with a full National League preview. Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville are joined by Ken Rosenthal and Tyler Kepner to break down every division race and make predictions.Strange But True: Inspired by Jake Cronenworth's Opening Day glove malfunction, Doug tells stories of failed gloves of the past.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 202446 min

The Roundtable | How does Blake Snell signing impact the NL West race

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys preview the NL West. Will the Dodgers win 120 games? Can the D-Backs run things back? What to expect from the Padres? Can the revamped Giants make things interesting? Will the Rockies ever stop being the Rockies?-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 202448 min

Starkville | Votto heads home and Mike Elias joins the show to talk about the Orioles rebuild, loaded farm system and lessons learned in Houston

The Orioles are 14-2 this spring at the time of recording. General Manager Mike Elias joins the show to talk about the lean years, the Orioles incredible stable of young talent, new ownership, rising expectations and more. Jayson and Doug also talk about Joey Votto signing a minor league deal with his home town team the Toronto Blue Jays.Trivia from Reggie Deal: Name the four National League MVPs who lead the league in stolen bases.In the Doug-out: Doug reflects on what it was like to adapt to a new Spring Training clubhouse towards the end of his careerFollow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 20241h 10m

The Roundtable | Matt Chapman to the Giants & the Athletic's Extension Guru Tim Britton breaks it all down

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Tim Britton is in for Marc this episode. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys talk about the Giants signing Matt Chapman and extension guru Tim Britton breaks down all the new extensions & who could be next in line to get one.-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Tim on X/Twitter: @TimBrittonWe want to hear from you. We're asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/survey24. Three lucky entries will win $100 worth of Amazon gift cards too. So whether you're a long-time listener or a new one, we want your feedback. Go to: theathletic.com/survey24, that's: theathletic.com/survey24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 5, 202444 min

Starkville | Jenny Cavnar on the Oakland A's and breaking barriers

Jenny Cavnar is making MLB history as the first female primary play-by-play voice in league history. She's the new voice of the Oakland A's. Based in Colorado, she's been on a whirlwind tour since the announcement but made a stop in Starkville. She talks about blazing a trail, who helped her along the way, how she juggles the job with being a mom and much much more.Trivia from Sean Mason: Name five of the seven players with 500 home runs who did not win an MVP Award.In the Doug-out: Doug remembers back on one of his experiences of being sent back to the minors from Spring Training and how the experience has stuck with him.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 20241h 10m

The Roundtable | Anthony Rendon's priorities, is Boras biffing it & issues with the new MLB jerseys

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Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Stephen Nesbitt is in for Marc this episode. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys talk about Anthony Rendon's comments about baseball not being his top priority, is Scott Boras biffing it for the Boras 4 and the issues with the new jerseys debuting this season.-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 202442 min

Starkville | Kyle Schwarber on coming up just short, leading off, fatherhood and more

Kyle Schwarber is back and NOT on a golf course this time! The Phillies slugger reflects on coming so close to winning it all the last two years and how hard it is to win the World Series. He also discusses the Phils' offseason, batting leadoff and the best advice he ever heard. The guys wrap it up with rapid fire.Trivia from Adam Reiter: Two hall of famers besides Adrian Beltre who played at least 500 games for three different franchisesIn the Doug-out: After Travis Kelce yelled at Andy Reid on the sidelines of the Super Bowl, Doug remembers one of his favorite coach relationship, that started rocky.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 20241h 14m

Nesbitt & DVR | Predicting Movement in the 2024 Playoff Odds Projections

With the recent release of 2024 playoff odds from FanGraphs, Stephen and DVR attempt to identify three teams that will improve their odds of reaching the postseason at the All-Star break, and three teams that will see their playoff odds decline during that span. Follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbittFollow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 202451 min

The Roundtable | Orioles trade for starting pitching, PECOTA projected standings & who wants Cody Bellinger

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys talk about the Orioles finally make a move to get more starting pitching, the PECOTA projected standings and they give their Super Bowl predictions.-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 202441 min

Starkville | Billy Wagner joins the show to talk about missing the Hall of Fame by 5 votes and looks back on his career

Billy Wagner missed election into the Baseball Hall of Fame by five votes and has one year left on the ballot. He took some time to visit Starkville and talk about that and look back on his career with Jayson and Doug.Trivia from Ben Remis: Besides, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton, name the other seven Hall of Famers since 2010 who played their entire careers for one team.In the Doug-out, Doug shares stories of the Hall of Fame class of 2024Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 20241h 6m

The 3-0 Show | Hader to Houston, the Astros' Championship Window, and Reduced Spending...In Boston?

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the Astros’ addition of Josh Hader, and wonder how much longer the championship window will stay open in Houston with free agency looming for Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve. Plus, they look at a handful of other recent free agent signings, and wonder if the reduced appetite for spending in Boston will be a one-year blip given their historical tendencies.Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_GhiroliFollow Eno on Twitter @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiper*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 202453 min

The Roundtable | Relievers who think they can start & who has had the most disappointing offseason

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys talk about relievers who think they can be starters, who has had the most disappointing offseason so far and we break down the Eagles getting knocked out of the NFL Playoffs.-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 202441 min

The 3-0 Show | Shōta Imanaga to the Cubs, Chaim Bloom's Role in St. Louis & NL Central Observations

Eno, DVR and Katie discuss Shōta Imanaga's move to the Cubs, and the next steps in the team's offseason as they aim to contend in the NL Central. Plus, they look at the Cards' winter thus far, including the recent addition of Chaim Bloom to the front office, before taking a quick trip around the rest of division. Follow Katie on Twitter: @katiejwoo Follow Eno on Twitter @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 202453 min

Starkville | Bruce Bochy on his 4th ring, celebrating the new running lane and Jayson heads to another HOF

4-time World Series champion manager Bruce Bochy is back. Does he have a favorite team? What if he didn't come back? Does he think about the World Series? All that and much more.Trivia from Kyle Speicher: Name the three Rays hitters who were drafted by and played in the All-Star Game for the RaysIn the Doug-out, Doug celebrates the changing of the running lane!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 20241h 9m

The Roundtable | Yamamoto to the Dodgers, Sale traded to Atlanta & Sign a player palooza

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Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys talk about Yamamoto signing with the Dodgers, Chris Sale traded to the Braves & sign a player palooza.-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 2, 202444 min

DVR & Ardaya: The Dodgers' Big Winter Continues

DVR and Fabian Ardaya discuss the latest big move by the Dodgers -- the acquisition and extension of Tyler Glasnow -- an offseason that appears to be far from over. They discuss the Rays' return in the trade, the expectation of more moves to come from the Dodgers, their relative lack of postseason success despite steady regular season dominance, and the other teams trying to keep pace in the NL West. Plus, how long would *you* wait for In-N-Out?Follow Fabian on Twitter @FabianArdayaFollow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiper*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowGive the gift of The Athletic this holiday season! A one-year gift subscription is just $19.99 at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 202340 min

The 3-0 Show | Ohtani Details, A Yamamoto Pitch, Jung Hoo Lee to the Giants & Pivots for Blue Jays and Angels

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the latest intriguing details from Shohei Ohtani's unique contract with the Dodgers, plus the effort to bring Yoshinobu Yamamoto to Los Angeles. Additionally, they discuss Jung Hoo Lee's new deal with the Giants, Cody Bellinger as a likely more expensive alternative, and ways the Blue Jays and Angels might move forward with their offseason plans. Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_GhiroliFollow Eno on Twitter @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiper*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowGive the gift of The Athletic this holiday season! A one-year gift subscription is just $19.99 at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 202345 min

The Roundtable | Ohtani signs with the Dodgers & what ripple effects does it have on MLB and other teams

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys talk about Shohei Ohtani signing with the Dodgers and what is the ripple effect it will have on MLB and other teams that missed out on him.-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 202346 min

Starkville | Dave Stewart on the A's moving, Nashville baseball and more from the Winter Meetings

Starkville moves to Nashville and MLB's Winter Meetings this week. Former A's great Dave Stewart joins the show to talk about his efforts to bring baseball to Music City and who's to blame for the A's move out his home town, Oakland. He also tells stories of growing up in Oakland and sneaking into A's games and the history of his relationship with Reggie Jackson from childhood into his playing days and more.In the Doug-out, Doug pays tribute to Frank Howard with a great story from his playing days.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 7, 202348 min

The Roundtable | Winter Meetings Day 3- Dave Roberts Ohtani comments, Verdugo to the Yankess & Stephen Nesbitt joins the show

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys are live from the Winter Meetings in Nashville and they talk about Dave Roberts comments on meetings with Othani, Verdugo traded to the Yankees & Stephen Nesbitt joins the show.-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee-Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6, 202341 min

The Roundtable | Winter Meetings Day 1- Waiting for the Ohtani domino, Mariners trade & Céspedes Family BBQ guys join the show

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Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys are live from the Winter Meetings in Nashville and they talk about how everyone is waiting for the Ohtani domino to fall, the Mariners-Braves trade and the Céspedes Family BBQ guys join the show.-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 4, 202345 min

The 3-0 Show | Searching for Undervalued Free Agents & HOF Ballot Thoughts

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss several potential bargains available via free agency this winter, and a few takeaways from the Class of 2024 Hall of Fame Ballot -- including the case for Joe Mauer, the ongoing debate about PED-ERA players, and Adrián Beltré's chances of being inducted to Cooperstown in Year 1 on the ballot. Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_GhiroliFollow Eno on Twitter @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiperCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 202345 min

The Roundtable | Cardinals pitching shopping spree, the Cody Bellinger market & a Winter Meetings Preview

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Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys talk about the Cardinals going shopping for pitching, what's the market for Cody Bellinger and give a Winter Meetings preview.-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 202344 min