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The Athletic's flagship baseball podcast features some of the best writers and thinkers in the game. With rumors, analytics, trivia, prospects, rankings and big name interviews, we've got you covered from Spring Training through the World Series. MONDAY: Starkville with Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville | WEDNESDAY: The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and friends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 36min
The Roundtable | Trying to figure out the Astros with Chandler Rome
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. Sam is on vacation this week, so The Athletic's Astros writer Chandler Rome joins the boys. They try to figure out how the Astros are doing their usual Astro thing when everyone didn't think they could do it coming into the season. Also, they talk about if anyone likes and/or understands the All-Star voting and they "break" some injury news at the end of the show.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBB-Follow Chandler on X/Twitter: @Chandler_RomeHosts: Grant Brisbee & Andy McCulloughExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jun 27, 2025 • 38min
The Roundtable | The Rays are off to a surprising start
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. Sam is on vacation this week, so Andy and Grant are ready to take you on a fun baseball ride. They talk about how the Rays are doing Rays things again, but in a surprising different way. They also talk about what's going on with the Giants since they got Rafael Devers and they tell the tale of Richard "Dickie" Lovelady.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee & Andy McCulloughExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 2025 • 53min
Starkville | Phillies President of Baseball Ops Dave Dombrowski talks about the upcoming Trade Deadline
Starkville | Phillies President of Baseball Ops Dave Dombrowski joins us this week in Starkville. He gives his thoughts on how the Phils are looking so far this season, is the window closing on the current roster, how he prepares for the Trade Deadline, how he likes to put together a roster, what spots can they improve the team at the deadline, what's the future of a few of their upcoming free agents and much more.Strange But True: Christian Yelich has one of the best days of his career last week vs the Twins, but there is a very weird aspect to his monster day.Trivia: Question from Zack Farber- Kyle Shwarber and Eugenio Suarez both recently joined the 300 HR club. They are now 2 of 5 active players to have 300 career home runs who have NOT won an MVP award. Can you name the other 3?Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleProducer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jun 23, 2025 • 41min
The Roundtable | Arizona Diamondbacks trade talk with Nick Piecoro
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. Sam is on vacation this week, so Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic joins the boys. They talk about what the D-backs might do at the trade deadline, what to make of Ohtani's return to the mound and how insanely hot is the Big Dumper Cal Raleigh.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCulloughWith: Nick PiecoroExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2025 • 42min
The Roundtable | The Dodgers & Padres really don't like each other
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. Grant is back from vacation and gives his thoughts on the the Giants big trade for Rafael Devers. Also, the guys talk about how the Dodgers-Padres series almost came to blows this week and they discuss what is going on in Washington with the Nationals.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam Miller=Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 2025 • 45min
Starkville | Dodgers Pitching Coach Mark Prior talks about Ohtani's return to the mound & much more
Starkville | Dodgers Pitching Coach and Doug's former teammate Mark Prior joins us this week in Starkville. Doug & Mark talk about the crazy 2003 season they had with the Cubs, how that season helped him a lot in his career, his thoughts on the change in mechanics & analytics in baseball, how amazing Ohtani is to be able to pitch and hit, what he still really loves about the game and much more.From the Dougout: Doug gives some love to his all-time baseball movie, Bull Durham. Also, Doug gives his thoughts on the big trade of Rafael Devers to the GiantsFollow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleHost: Doug GlanvilleGuest: Mark PriorProducer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jun 16, 2025 • 46min
The Roundtable | Rafael Devers is traded to the Giants
Welcome to The Roundtable! Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories, while Grant is enjoying a day off. The guys talk about the major blockbuster trade of Rafael Devers to the Giants. They give the ins and outs of the deal and who they think "won" the trade and if it was a good deal for both sides,-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam Miller=Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 2025 • 44min
The Roundtable | The Hunter Dobbins story takes a turn & Tiger Talk
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys talk about how the Hunter Dobbins story took an interesting turn earlier this week and who knows what to believe. Also, the guys break down their homework assignment of watching the Tigers this week and trying to figure out how they have the best record in The MLB.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam Miller=Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 2025 • 54min
Starkville | Brewers Manager Pat Murphy on how he motivated his team after a slow start
Starkville | Brewers Manager Pat Murphy joins us this week in Strarkville. He talks about how he motivated the team after a slow start, adapting to losing some key players during the offseason, old school vs new school style of managing, how the Brewers front office doesn't interfere with how he runs the team, dedicating the season to Bob Uecker and much much more.Strange But True: A strange, but true special pop-up that you have to hear to believe in a game between the White Sox and Tigers last week.Trivia: Question from Shawn Foster- 8 players debuted after 2000, have more than 300 career homers and played for 6 or more games- can you name 4 of the players?Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleProducer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9, 2025 • 40min
The Roundtable | The Starting Pitcher is BACK!
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys go in depth breaking down about how the starting pitcher is back in baseball and some interesting numbers back that up.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam Miller=Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.