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The Windup: A show about Baseball

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Dec 5, 2024 • 50min

The Walkoff | Winter Meetings Preview & Some Breaking News

Welcome to The Walkoff with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. The guys preview the upcoming Winter Meetings and break a little news during the show. They also talk about the Golden At Bat idea that has been talked a lot about this week and they talk about what to look forward to during the Winter Meetings in Dallas,Texas next week-Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt-Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @ChadJennings22Hosts: Stephen Nesbitt & Chad JenningsExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 4, 2024 • 52min

The Roundtable | Does MLB need some kind of a salary cap?

Welcome to The Roundtable! Sam Miller is in this week with Andy and Grant. They talk about if they think MLB needs to change the contract signing structure of contracts in the league and not allow superteams to be made by cash rich owners. Would a salary cap help the playing field be a more even for the small market teams. This all comes from the Dodgers signing Blake Snell last week.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam MillerExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 25, 2024 • 56min

Starkville | Buster Posey talks about his new position with the Giants & what's next for the team

Starkville | New Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey joins Starkville this week. He talks about his new role with the team, what he thinks about the team's past few off-seasons, what he thinks he wants the team to look like, if he thinks about making the Hall of Fame and much much more.Trivia question from Brian Medansky- Since the beginning of division-play era, there have been 3 pitchers to do the following in the same season: 1. Win the Cy Young award and 2. Start the final game of the World Series for the winning team... can you name them?Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleProducer: Brian Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 21, 2024 • 54min

The Roundtable | Who actually has a shot to sign Juan Soto?

Welcome to The Roundtable! Sam Miller is in this week with Andy and Grant. They talk about if the MLB awards week is actually exciting or not, what are the Giants doing, what's the latest on Juan Soto and what to make of the Rays being interested in Soto, supposedly.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam MillerExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 19, 2024 • 57min

The Walkoff | Early Offseason & Award Season Thoughts

Welcome to The Walkoff with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. The guys break down some of the big stories of the early offseason. It is award season, so the guys give their thoughts on who might win some of the big awards. They also talk about the new Hall of Fame candidates and talk about some of the other big stories of the past few weeks.-Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt-Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @ChadJennings22Hosts: Stephen Nesbitt & Chad JenningsExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 11, 2024 • 1h 11min

Starkville | Athletic Beat Writer Offseason Preview & Predictions

Starkville | The Athletic's Dodger beat writer Fabian Ardaya, Phillies beat writer Matt Gelb & Yankees beat writer Brendan Kuty join Starkville this week to preview the upcoming offseason and give some predictions on where some of the big names will go, who will surprise and who will spend the most.Trivia question from Natan Tamari- In the seasons 2021-2024, there were 6 pitchers to throw 720+ innings (180 per season), and have a total ERA below 4.00. Can you name them?Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleProducer: Brian Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 8, 2024 • 54min

The Roundtable | Final thoughts on the Dodgers winning the World Series & some offseason talk

The excitement of the Dodgers' World Series win takes center stage, peppered with insights on key player performances. The panel debates offseason strategies, including where big-name free agents like Juan Soto might land. They also delve into the contrasting management styles of the Dodgers and the Yankees, highlighting cultural differences in team accountability. Injury records and pitching strategies are analyzed, alongside the role of analytics in shaping team dynamics. Expect some humorous anecdotes that keep the conversation lively!
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Nov 7, 2024 • 52min

The Walkoff | Breaking down the MLB Top 40 Free Agent Big Board

Delve into the thrilling world of MLB free agency as top talents like Juan Soto and Corbin Burns dominate discussions. The hosts dissect team strategies and market dynamics, assessing the potential impacts of key player acquisitions. They shed light on emerging stars such as Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki and explore the challenges of navigating the free agent landscape. With insights on third basemen and injury-prone pitchers, this engaging analysis is packed with predictions and strategic considerations for the upcoming season.
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Nov 1, 2024 • 58min

The Walkoff | Dodgers win the World Series

The hosts celebrate the Dodgers' stunning victory over the Yankees in the World Series, highlighting standout players like Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, the latter winning the MVP trophy. They discuss the emotional highs and lows of the season, touching on team dynamics and strategic management decisions. The conversation also delves into the future of both teams, analyzing offseason strategies and potential roster changes, all while reflecting on the historical significance of this championship triumph.
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Oct 30, 2024 • 55min

The Roundtable | Yankees stay alive, but for how long

The conversation dives into the Yankees' crucial Game 4 victory and the ongoing struggles of Aaron Judge. It unpacks an unexpected fan interaction with Mookie Betts, sparking a discussion about fan etiquette and the integrity of the game. Nostalgic musings on baseball's cultural significance blend with insights on player styles and the mental game behind batting strategies. The hosts also share lighthearted personal anecdotes, adding humor to their deep baseball analysis.

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