The Windup: A show about Baseball

DVR and Keith discuss the latest aggressive promotion in Atlanta with AJ Smith-Shawver's arrival to the big league club, the 2023 struggles of Michael Harris II, Ozzie Albies' missing stolen bases, the Giants' attempt to climb out of the middle of the pack in the National League again this summer, the surprising problems of the Padres, and a Twins roster that continues to improve.Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperToday's episode is brought to you by:-Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/BASEBALLSHOW to find Blue Moon delivery options-Head to factormeals.com/mlbshow50 and use code mlbshow50 to get 50% off your first box.-Sunday is offering our listeners 50% off your first box! So you can get started today for as little as $55 when you go to getsunday.com/mlbshow at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the outlook for the 2023 Trade Deadline including several teams that have fallen below 5.0% playoff odds. Are the White Sox uniquely positioned to make waves with an underachieving roster this summer? Could the Guardians address their lack of power by finding a deal for Eloy Jiménez? How aggressive should the Orioles be in the loaded AL East? Will this be another year that prompts the Dodgers to deal for an impact starting pitcher? And, will the D-backs be content to upgrade their bullpen while letting their young core do the heavy lifting in a bid to reach the postseason?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @Derek VanRiperToday's episode is brought to you by:-Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/BASEBALLSHOW to find Blue Moon delivery options-Head to factormeals.com/mlbshow50 and use code mlbshow50 to get 50% off your first box.-Sunday is offering our listeners 50% off your first box! So you can get started today for as little as $55 when you go to getsunday.com/mlbshow at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver will be coming to you every Monday and Thursday all season long to preview upcoming series and advance major storylines along with their own style of fun. Today the guys talk about-You can follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt-You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow*Today's episode is brought to you by:-Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/BASEBALLSHOW to find Blue Moon delivery options-Head to factormeals.com/mlbshow50 and use code mlbshow50 to get 50% off your first box.-Sunday is offering our listeners 50% off your first box! So you can get started today for as little as $55 when you go to getsunday.com/mlbshow at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The crew dissects “The 5 Best Things in Baseball This Week” — Pete Alonso streaking for 60, an umpire caught on a hot mic, horrendous A's records, Julio Rodríguez getting hot, and Mike Soroka. Tas and Joel then discuss Mike Trout and why his career is so divisive for some fans. Finally, they have to eliminate one career of Hall of Famers to never win a championship (Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey Jr., and Tony Gwynn) in a new edition of "Yer Out!". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 if the Giants are for real, are the Blue Jays cooked and they believe in the Orioles.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig-Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowToday's episode is brought to you by:-Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/BASEBALLSHOW to find Blue Moon delivery options-Head to factormeals.com/mlbshow50 and use code mlbshow50 to get 50% off your first box.-Sunday is offering our listeners 50% off your first box! So you can get started today for as little as $55 when you go to getsunday.com/mlbshow at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith's first mock draft of the season is out and highlights maybe the most fun draft since 2011. Five players at the top of the draft would be easy number one picks any other year. Stephen and Keith break it down from Dylan Crews to Wyatt Langford and much more. Some early season prospect performances including the Mariners Bryce Miller and recent call ups like Bobby Miller making his first start for the Dodgers.Check out Keith's full mock: https://theathletic.com/4539593/2023/05/24/mlb-mock-draft-dylan-crews-pirates/Follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbittFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawCheck out our sponsors:-To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/mlbshow to support the show and use code MLBSHOW for 15% off-Download the Dave app from the App store right now or go to dave.com/mlbshow-Head to www.FACTORMEALS.com/deck50 and use code deck50 to get 50% off your first box. That’s code deck50 at FACTOR MEALS.com/deck50 to get 50% off your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and Britt make note of Gerrit Cole’s consistency and the Yankees’ recent surge, and they ponder whether they can catch the Rays in the AL East standings. They also talk about Juan Soto’s resurgence, the Mets’ rest-of-season prospects and the wide-open race in the AL West.Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisWatch the episode on our new YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowSunday -- Sunday is offering our listeners 50% off your first box! So you can get started today for as little as $55 when you go to www.getsunday.com/mlbshow at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver will be coming to you every Monday and Thursday all season long to preview upcoming series and advance major storylines along with their own style of fun. Today the guys talk about what to make of the Padres start to the season, Dodgers-Rays series preview & our Arms Race and Homer Chase contests.-You can follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt-You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus-Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The crew dissects “The 5 Best Things in Baseball This Week” — Ronald Acuña, Yankees moves, Dennis Kasumba, Trea Turner, and record attendance numbers. Tas and Joel then hand out grades to the Padres, Marlins, Rangers, Tigers, Blue Jays, Cardinals, and Padres. Finally, they commemorate the series finale of “Succession” by recasting it with people from the world of baseball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 how the Mets are showing signs of life, the Padres & Dodgers struggling and how the numbers show how bad the A's really are.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig-Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowToday's episode is brought to you by:-To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/mlbshow to support the show and use code MLBSHOW for 15% off-Download the Dave app from the App store right now or go to dave.com/mlbshow-Head to www.FACTORMEALS.com/deck50 and use code deck50 to get 50% off your first box. That’s code deck50 at FACTOR MEALS.com/deck50 to get 50% off your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Rosenthal, the all-time leader in visits to Starkville, is back again. The guys look ahead to the trade deadline and discuss the best players who will be available for contenders to go after. They also check in on the early season managerial hot seat, talk about Aaron Judge's "glance-gate" and Ken shares his thoughts on the how the rule changes are impacting the game. All that and more.Trivia: Outside of Mike Schmidt and Christy Matthewson, name the other nine members of the 500 home run club who played at least 50 games at first base?Strange but True examines a grand slam hit by a player without a position.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterWatch the episode on our new YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowCheck out our sponsors:-To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/mlbshow to support the show and use code MLBSHOW for 15% off-Download the Dave app from the App store right now or go to dave.com/mlbshow-Head to www.FACTORMEALS.com/deck50 and use code deck50 to get 50% off your first box. That’s code deck50 at FACTOR MEALS.com/deck50 to get 50% off your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver will be coming to you every Monday and Thursday all season long to preview upcoming series and advance major storylines along with their own style of fun. Today the guys talk about how the Cardinals got things back on track, the top series of the week & their Homer Chase picks for the week.-You can follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt-You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus-Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Keith discuss the arrival of Eury Pérez and Matt McLain, long-term optimism in Pittsburgh despite the Pirates' May slide, Elly De La Cruz's improved strikeout rate, the difficult choice of holding onto pitching as a potential non-playoff team in 2023, Dustin May's injury, and the return of Matthew Liberatore to St. Louis. Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss Domingo Germán's sticky-stuff ejection, the significance of Drew Rasmussen's injury, a gem from Jack Flaherty and the Cardinals' recent turnaround, the promotion of Mark Vientos as the Mets look for a boost, and stolen-base leaders from the past calendar year. Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperWatch the episode on our new YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowToday's episode is brought to you by:Sunday -- Sunday is offering our listeners 50% off your first box! So you can get started today for as little as $55 when you go to www.getsunday.com/mlbshow at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver will be coming to you every Monday and Thursday all season long to preview upcoming series and advance major storylines along with their own style of fun. Today the guys talk about how the Astros have really turned things around in May, the top series of the weekend and the Arms Race contest.-You can follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt-You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus-Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The No Bunts crew dissects the Yankees-Blue Jays Aaron Judge "cheating" fiasco, marvel at a walk-off bunt, and name the best value free agents. Tas, Joel, and JD then each build a stadium by drafting cities, team names, signature food and drinks, among other categories. Finally, they end the show by conducting another fun edition of "Yer Out!" where one stadium home run celebration must be eliminated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 what happened in Toronto with Aaron Judge and if he was trying to cheat & they give some of their biggest surprises and disappointments from the 1st quarter of the MLB season.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig-Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow-Today's episode is brought to you by:Sunday is offering our listeners 50% off your first box! So you can get started today for as little as $55 when you go to www.getsunday.com/mlbshow at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the time of recording the Orioles are 26-14, the second best record in baseball. The club's broadcasters Kevin Brown and Ben McDonald visit Starkville to explain how they're doing it. How much of the teams turnaround starting in 2022 is due to the arrival of Adley Rutschman? The dominance of Yennier Canó out of the bullpen. The teams strange antics and rituals that have created a great clubhouse vibe. All that and more!Trivia: Name the six pitchers who won Cy Young Awards separated by at least 7 seasons?Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Kevin on Twitter: @kevinnbrownFollow Ben on Twitter: @realbenmcdonaldFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterWatch the episode on our new YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowCheck out our sponsors...Sunday is offering our listeners 50% off your first box! So you can get started today for as little as $55 when you go to www.getsunday.com/mlbshow at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver will be coming to you every Monday and Thursday all season long to preview upcoming series and advance major storylines along with their own style of fun. Today the guys talk about if they think the Rays can keep things rolling with all their injuries, what are their top series of the week & update the Homer Chase-You can follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt-You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus-Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Will discuss the recent skid for the Mets, the overall struggles of their starting rotation in the face of multiple injuries, reasons for optimism with Brett Baty and Francisco Álvarez performing well, the overall state of the NL East as Atlanta tries to weather rotation injuries, and an NL Central that is completely up for grabs.Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss Kenley Jansen's achievement of joining the 400-save club, whether his career will eventually lead him to Cooperstown, and if we'll ever see another 400-save reliever after Jansen (and likely, Craig Kimbrel). Plus, DVR gets overcaffeinated and makes a case for the Marlins to be an aggressive team well ahead of the trade deadline to address their core position player needs, and the trio discusses the strong start for the Rangers despite injuries to Jacob deGrom and Corey Seager.Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperWatch the episode on our new YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowCheckout our great sponsors...Download the Dave app from the App store or go to dave.com/mlbshow. Sign up for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to dave.com/legal. Instant transfer fees apply. Banking services provided by Evolve bank and trust. Member FDIC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver will be coming to you every Monday and Thursday all season long to preview upcoming series and advance major storylines along with their own style of fun. Today the guys break down what's gone wrong for the Mets, the top series of the weekend & their Thursday game called Arms Race.-You can follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt-You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus-Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tas and Joel dissect J.P. France’s ‘perfect’ debut, the 'New York State of Panic', the returns of Liam Hendriks and Bryce Harper, and if Wander Franco’s ‘ball flip’ and the Padres displaying ‘Crying Kershaw’ were in bad taste. Then, in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, the fellas talk Asian baseball and assign MLB teams corporate names in the spirit of the Japanese, Korean and Taiwanese leagues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 if Buck Showalter is untouchable, who is the current 3rd best team in MLB & Katie Woo joins the guys to talk about what's going on with the Cardinals.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Katie on Twitter: @katiejwoo-Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow-Today's episode is brought to you by:Download the Dave app from the App store or go to dave.com/mlbshow. Sign up for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to dave.com/legal. Instant transfer fees apply. Banking services provided by Evolve bank and trust. Member FDIC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Langs is back for a return visit to Starkville. ESPN and MLB.com's stat and research guru announced last fall that she has ALS. She joins Jayson and Doug to discuss that part of her story, including her new initiative to raise money to battle the disease, but also some of the crazy things that are happening around baseball in 2023 that make it THE BEST.Trivia (from Sarah): Name the 5 players who homered at 20 and 40 years old for the same team?Let’s raise awareness + $ with fist bumps for ALS!Donate to ALS research if you wish: https://bit.ly/FistBumps4ALSPost fist bump vid or picNominate at least 3Use #FistBumps4ALSFollow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Sarah on Twitter: @SlangsOnSportsFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterWatch the episode on our new YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowCheckout our great sponsors...Download the Dave app from the App store or go to dave.com/mlbshow. Sign up for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to dave.com/legal. Instant transfer fees apply. Banking services provided by Evolve bank and trust. Member FDIC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver will be coming to you every Monday and Thursday all season long to preview upcoming series and advance major storylines along with their own style of fun. In the first episode they talk about what's going on with the Cardinals, their top series of the week & their Monday game called Homer Chase.-You can follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt-You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Keith discuss a few more prospect pitchers with Bryce Miller and Brandon Pfaadt joining their respective big-league rotations, prospects coming from a wider range of college programs, the emergence of Brent Rooker, Keith's recent look at Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews, and the reasons for the overall disappointment from the White Sox since their World Series title back in 2005.Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the early-season pitcher injuries and wonder if there will be more to come as fatigue builds over the course of the year. Plus, are concerns about the Yankees overblown? Which club has a better chance to pull out of it's early-season funk: the White Sox or the Cardinals? And, will the return of stolen bases enable teams to build offenses with less power?Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperWatch the episode on our new YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowCheck out our sponsors...For a limited time, Aura is offering our listeners a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE when you visit aura.com/mlbshowHead to factor75.com/mlbshow40 and use code MLBSHOW40 to get 40% off your first boxFor a limited time, Sunday is offering our listeners 50% off your first box! So you can get started today for as little as $55 when you go to getsunday.com/mlbshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2023 MLB season is one month old and No Bunts takes stock of what’s going on — Are the Pirates, Orioles, or Rangers the biggest surprise? Are the Cardinals, Yankees, or White Sox the biggest disappointment? Who is the early front runner for AL MVP? What about the NL? All that, plus the oddest development (canceling the Braves ‘Big Hat’ Celebration), the most heartwarming story (Drew Maggi, Bryce Harper), and biggest big money disappointment (Arenado, Machado, Scherzer) from baseball’s first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 if the HR celebrations are getting out of hand and should we be worried about the slow starts for the White Sox, Cardinals & Yankees.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig-Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow-Check out our sponsors...For a limited time, Aura is offering our listeners a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE when you visit aura.com/mlbshowHead to factor75.com/mlbshow40 and use code MLBSHOW40 to get 40% off your first boxFor a limited time, Sunday is offering our listeners 50% off your first box! So you can get started today for as little as $55 when you go to getsunday.com/mlbshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drew Maggi reached the Majors last week with the Pirates after 13 years in the minors. The week was capped by his first big league hit and RBI on Saturday. After all that he made some time to visit Starkville to discuss all the emotions and behind the scenes moments that he'll never forget.Trivia: Name the four players to steal a base in four different decades?Strange But True: The Rays were no hit for six inning and then scored 10 runs in the seventh. That's not all. Jayson and Doug discuss all the quirky details.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterWatch the episode on our new YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowCheck out our sponsors...For a limited time, Aura is offering our listeners a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE when you visit aura.com/mlbshowHead to factor75.com/mlbshow40 and use code MLBSHOW40 to get 40% off your first boxFor a limited time, Sunday is offering our listeners 50% off your first box! So you can get started today for as little as $55 when you go to getsunday.com/mlbshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Keith discuss a busy week of promotions and demotions including the arrival of two pitching prospects in Cleveland -- Tanner Bibee & Logan Allen -- the Rays' decision to demote Taj Bradley after an excellent three-start stretch, the Cardinals' choice to option Jordan Walker to Triple-A, and more. Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the April surprises that they believe will no longer be a story once we reach the second half of the season. Will Nolan Arenado and the Cardinals recovery from a sluggish start? Are the Rays the clear favorite in the AL East? Why is Britt refusing to buy the Orioles' fast start? Should we believe the Pirates' April is a sign of things to come all year long in the NL Central? Plus, the perseverance of Drew Maggi, debuting this week after 13 seasons in the minor leagues. 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.

Tas, Joel, and JD discuss a 2022 baseball documentary focused on the life and career of legendary Texan, Nolan Ryan. What was the best part? What’s something they learned about Ryan? Why didn’t “The Ryan Express” win a Cy Young? What’s his most unbreakable record? All that, plus the fellas have to eliminate one of Nolan Ryan’s signature seasonings — Beef, steak, or fajita in a weekly edition of "Yer OUT!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 news on the A's possibly moving to Las Vegas & what to make of the Pirates hot start to the season.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig-Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Maddon is back in Starkville. A year removed from managing, Joe has had time to reflect on the game, release a book, play a LOT of golf and look ahead to the future of the game. So there was plenty to talk about when he sat down with Jayson and Doug.Trivia: Four pitchers who retired 100 wins over .500 and played their entire careers with one team?Strange But True takes a look at some of the wild outcomes that the new rules gave us last week!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterWatch the episode on our new YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Keith discuss the Dodgers' decision to give Mookie Betts a look at shortstop, the D-backs' decision to designate Madison Bumgarner for assignment, early struggles in San Francisco, more pitching on the way for the Reds, and a very fast rise through the Angels' system for Zach Neto.Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowToday's show is brought to you by —Sunday: Need Lawn Care? Full-season plans start at just $109, and you can get 20% off when you visit getsunday.com/mlbshow at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the return of Fernando Tatis Jr. after a lengthy and tumultuous absence that included a PED suspension and shoulder surgery, the A’s purchase of land in Las Vegas as the team departs Oakland, Max Scherzer’s sticky-stuff ejection, and a potential new era in promoting regular season matchups with the Yankees-Angels this week drawing the Judge v. Ohtani tagline. 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.

Time to buy or sell into some MLB trends! Tas and Joel debate if the Paders will win the NL West, whether we'll see a no-hitter this season, if Yordan Alvarez is Big Papi 2.0, plus others. Then, they welcome Seb Winkler — an Associate Pilot Brewer for Terrapin Beer Co. at Atlanta's Truist Park — into the studio to discuss what goes into creating beer for baseball fans, teams extending beer sales in response to shorter games, "The Homer Hose", and more. Finally, the fellas have to drop one of the poutine dog, dry chicken wings, or a burnt ends mac and cheese in "Yer OUT!".--Need Lawn Care? Full-season plans start at just $109, and you can get 20% off when you visit getsunday.com/mlbshow at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 how the NL West is looking about 20 games into the season and they try to figure out what is going on with the Oakland A's.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig-Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow-Need Lawn Care? Full-season plans start at just $109, and you can get 20% off when you visit getsunday.com/mlbshow at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rays 13-game win streak to start the season is over. Now it's time to focus on the rest of the season and the club's President of Baseball Operations, Erik Neander, visits Starkville to discuss that and much more.Trivia: Jayson and Doug try to make it seven straight correct answers. The question is - Who are the last two active players to play in four decades?Strange But True focuses on the minor league Trash Panda's incredible no-hitter that they lost by allowing seven runs. All that plus trivia!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterWatch the episode on our new YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow--Need Lawn Care? Full-season plans start at just $109, and you can get 20% off when you visit getsunday.com/mlbshow at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Stephen discuss the test at hand for the Rays' depth as injuries pile up in their rotation, and when they think the team's unbeaten streak to begin the season will end. Plus, they discuss Bryan Reynolds' great start and potential for an extension with the Pirates, the benefits and fun of opt-outs in player contracts, a prospect promoted in Minnesota, and the series they are most likely forward to this weekend. Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbittCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowToday's show is brought to you by —Factor: Head to factormeals.com/mlbshow50 and use code MLBSHOW50 to get 50% off your first box.Aura: For a limited time, Aura is offering our listeners a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE when you visit aura.com/mlbshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss another wave of key early injuries, the rise of the 'sweeper' to become baseball's hottest new pitch, reasons to patient with Anthony Volpe, and a highly enjoyable batch of team celebrations. Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowToday's show is brought to you by —Factor: Head to factormeals.com/mlbshow50 and use code MLBSHOW50 to get 50% off your first box.Aura: For a limited time, Aura is offering our listeners a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE when you visit aura.com/mlbshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tas Melas and Joel MacMillan play “It’s only April, but…” in order to make some bold statements about the new rules, the Tampa Bay Rays, the coolest player in the game, Aaron Judge’s home run chase, the Los Angeles Angels, the Toronto Blue Jays’ stadium and more. All that, plus, Tas attends an Atlanta Braves game, and the guys gotta drop one of Camden Yards, Wrigley Field, and Petco Park in "Yer OUT!".--🏝 No Buffs 'Survivor 44' recaps: https://www.youtube.com/NoBuffs🤔 Is [This] Good? podcast with Alex Wong: https://youtu.be/oiVbBU0CnGc👕 New No Dunks merch available now: https://www.nodunks.com📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc​​​​🗞 Subscribe to The Athletic: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks--Today's show is brought to you by —Factor: Head to factormeals.com/mlbshow50 and use code MLBSHOW50 to get 50% off your first box.Aura: For a limited time, Aura is offering our listeners a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE when you visit aura.com/mlbshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Tampa Bay Rays smoking hot start to the season, when should we care about early season numbers & what team should you be concerned about that is off to a slow start.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig-Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow-Head to factormeals.com/mlbshow50 and use code MLBSHOW50 to get 50% off your first box-For a limited time, Aura is offering our listeners a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE when you visit aura.com/mlbshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of Starkville's favorite guests, Terry Francona, is back! MLB Network is making a documentary about the longtime Guardians, Red Sox and Phillies manager. He talks about his young and talented team in Cleveland, his broken tooth this spring, his legendary scooter and much more.Trivia: Jayson and Doug try to make it six straight correct answers. The question is - Who are the three sets of players who lead the AL & NL in homers the year before being teammates before Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton did it in 2018?Strange But True focuses on the wild play at home plate between the Braves and Padres on Saturday nightFollow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterWatch the episode on our new YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow-Head to factormeals.com/mlbshow50 and use code MLBSHOW50 to get 50% off your first box-For a limited time, Aura is offering our listeners a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE when you visit aura.com/mlbshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith and DVR discuss the big-league debut of Grayson Rodriguez, the improved outlook for the 2023 Rangers, Padres teenage catcher prospect Ethan Salas, the high ceiling of A's pitcher Mason Miller, early-season graduations from the top prospect list (and a new No. 1 overall player on most lists), a quick turnaround for the Brewers' minor-league system, and the Rays' surprisingly poor recent track record in the MLB Draft.Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britt and DVR discuss the early reaction and their appreciation of the new rules, before enjoying the season's first installment of 'Overreaction Theatre'. The Rays have parlayed an easy stretch of schedule into an excellent start, the Mets had a quiet first week with the bats (before getting to Corbin Burnes on Wednesday), Eloy Jiménez is back on the IL, and the Yankees are running out of uniform numbers. Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Marc is on vacation this week, so Levi Weaver of The Athletic & "The Windup" is filling in. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys gives their thoughts on the first week of the season, who has surprised/disappointed and how successful the pitch clock has been so far.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Levi on Twitter: @ThreeTwoEephus-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig-Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow-Stay informed on all the biggest stories in baseball. Sign up for "The Windup"-- https://theathletic.com/newsletters/the-windup/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the third straight season, Theo Epstein is spending the start of the MLB season in Starkville. A year ago, he discussed upcoming rules that could change the sport. Now those rules are here, so what does he think so far? The guys also look to the future what what could be next.Strange But True focuses on a wild opening weekend of baseball and trivia looks back on some opening series good-byes.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterWatch the episode on our new YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.