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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Jun 5, 2024 • 40min
Is it a big deal for players to bet on baseball & what will the NL West teams do before the Trade Deadline
Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The Athletic's Cardinals Writer Katie Woo joins Andy and Grant this week. They talk about if players betting on baseball is a big deal and what they think the NL West teams will do from now until the Trade Deadline.-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.
Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 11min
Sarah Langs and Jon "Boog" Sciambi talk Lou Gehrig Day, ALS and why baseball is awesome.
Starkville | This past Sunday was Lou Gehrig Day in MLB. 2 great friends of Starkville, Sarah Langs and Jon "Boog" Sciambi visit and talk about Lou Gehrig Day, ALS and why baseball is awesome.Strange But True: Padres reliever Jeremiah Estrada strikes out 13 straight hitters in a row for a new MLB record. And the way his streak ends is pretty crazy too.Trivia from Jimmy Hawkins: Lou Gehrig had 7 seasons of 200 hits and 100 walks. Since he retired, only 5 players have done it in a season. Who are they?Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 31, 2024 • 1h 1min
Who’s the MVP so far? | MLB adds Negro Leagues stats
Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, we’re talking about MLB adopting stats from the Negro Leagues, the Mets rough stretch, and hand out awards for the first third of the season.-Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt-Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @ChadJennings22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2024 • 47min
Sam Miller talks Ángel Hernández retiring, Acuña being out for the season & much more
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 24, 2024 • 58min
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 22, 2024 • 47min
Pre-Memorial Day vibes for teams, the state of pitching & real numbers vs Statcast metrics
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 20, 2024 • 44min
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 17, 2024 • 59min
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 15, 2024 • 44min
Is there a big 3 in the NL, is the new bat-tracking data important & thoughts on Skenes' debut
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 13, 2024 • 1h 9min
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.
