

The Windup: A show about Baseball
The Athletic
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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Jul 19, 2024 • 50min
MLB Draft with Keith Law
Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt. This week, we’re talking to Keith Law about Paul Skenes' rise and Jacob Wilson's call-up. Then, we're handing out draft grades!-Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt-Follow Keith on X/Twitter: @keithlaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 2024 • 44min
Paul Skenes Mania is running wild
Welcome to The Roundtable! The Athletic's Tim Britton joins Grant & Andy this week. They give their thoughts on the All-Star Game, what is the Pirates plan with Paul Skenes and what was the best team deadlines of the last decade.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Tim on X/Twitter: @TimBrittonHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Tim BrittonExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 2024 • 51min
Will Paul Skenes dominate the MLB All-Star Game?
Starkville | The Athletic's Senior Baseball Writer Ken Rosenthal joins Starkville this week and talks about some midseason awards, who will be the biggest named players to be traded at the Deadline and who could be the most surprising name to be dealt.Strange But True: Red Sox Pitcher Brayan Bello dominates and doesn't dominate in the same game vs the A'sFollow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleProducers: Brian Smith and Tim McMaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 2024 • 51min
Can baseball ever be the top dog of all the major sports again?
Welcome to The Roundtable! Marc joins the boys this week for episode #100 of The Roundtable. They talk about if they think baseball could ever be the top dog of all the major sports again, Andy's experience at the World Series of Poker in Vegas and how the All-Star uniforms and hats are terrible.-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.

Jul 8, 2024 • 55min
Jim Leyland talks about his Hall of Fame managing career
Starkville | 3-time manager of the year Jim Leyland joins us this week in Starkville. He talks about his upcoming induction into the Baseball HOF, his thoughts on the modern game for managers, who were the most special players he managed and much much more.Strange But True: Jose Miranda of the Twins goes nuts and gets 12 straight hits. He was the first player to accomplish this in 71 years.Trivia from John Fisher- This player struck out two members of the 3,000-hit club and then a member of the 500-HR club in the first inning of the All Star game. Who was the pitcher and/or the 3 players that struck out?Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 5, 2024 • 59min
Bandwagon teams | Mid-Season Superlatives
Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, we’re discussing the Aaron Civalde trade and choosing some teams to bandwagon. Then, we choose our favorite mid-season superlatives. -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt-Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @ChadJennings22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 2024 • 44min
Is the MLB All-Star Game still fun?
Welcome to The Roundtable! The Athletic's Cardinals writer Katie Woo is in this week. They talk about the resurgent St Louis Cardinals, if the MLB All-Star game still fun, what happened to the Braves offense and what to make of the AL West.-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.

Jul 1, 2024 • 48min
Melanie Newman talks about the amazing start for the Orioles
Starkville | The Orioles are off to an amazing start to the season. O's broadcast Melanie Newman talks about how the young Orioles have taken the next step this season, how Brandon Hyde has become a great players manager and much much more.Strange But True: The Tour de Lankford happened on Sunday. Rangers rookie Wyatt Lankford hit for the cycle during the game becoming the first player to do it this season, Doug talks about the amazing season and story Lankford has.Trivia returns next weekFollow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Melanie on Twitter: @MelanieLynneN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 8min
Mailbag! | Who needs to make a trade?
Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, we’re digging through the mailbag and answering listener submitted questions.-Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt-Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @ChadJennings22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 2024 • 43min
The story behind MLB's obsession with Missing Bats
Welcome to The Roundtable! Athletic's Dodgers writer Fabian Ardaya is in this week. They talk about the great 5 part series by The Athletic on Missing Bats, how great a story Steven Kwan is, is it time to sell in Toronto and why the D-backs are Grant's most disappointing team.-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.