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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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Dec 4, 2023 • 46min
The Roundtable | Winter Meetings Day 1- Waiting for the Ohtani domino, Mariners trade & Céspedes Family BBQ guys join the show
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 are live from the Winter Meetings in Nashville and they talk about how everyone is waiting for the Ohtani domino to fall, the Mariners-Braves trade and the Céspedes Family BBQ guys join the show.-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2023 • 46min
The 3-0 Show | Searching for Undervalued Free Agents & HOF Ballot Thoughts
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss several potential bargains available via free agency this winter, and a few takeaways from the Class of 2024 Hall of Fame Ballot -- including the case for Joe Mauer, the ongoing debate about PED-ERA players, and Adrián Beltré's chances of being inducted to Cooperstown in Year 1 on the ballot. 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.

Nov 28, 2023 • 45min
The Roundtable | Cardinals pitching shopping spree, the Cody Bellinger market & a Winter Meetings Preview
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 Cardinals going shopping for pitching, what's the market for Cody Bellinger and give a Winter Meetings preview.-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 5min
DVR & Sammon | Predicting Landing Spots for the Top 15 MLB Free Agents
Will Sammon joins DVR in an attempt to predict where The Athletic's Top 15 remaining MLB free agents are likely to land over the course of the winter. Is Shohei Ohtani to the Dodgers inevitable? Which club in need of pitching will reach a deal with Yoshinobu Yamamoto? Will Blake Snell follow Bob Melvin to a division rival in the NL West? And, which teams looking for impactful position player upgrades end up with the likes of Cody Bellinger, Matt Chapman, and Rhys Hoskins?Follow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiperFollow Will on Twitter @WillSammon Check out The Athletic's Roundtable Rankings for this winter's free-agent class:https://theathletic.com/5029170/2023/11/06/free-agents-mlb-list/Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for the first year (through 11/27/23) at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 12min
Starkville | Ron Washington on taking over the Angels and his journey back to managing
Jayson and Doug welcome Ron Washington to Starkville. The new manager of the LA Angels talks about his journey back to the managers chair after leading the Rangers to the World Series back in 2011. How has he changed over the years? Dusty Baker's influence on him as first a player and then a coach. How real was his scene in the movie Moneyball? All that and much more.Trivia from Justin Alpert: Name the five Hall of Fame pitchers since 1960 who have won a Game 7 in the World Series.In the Doug-out, Doug pays tribute to Frank Howard with a great story from his playing days.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 2min
The 3-0 Show | Cy Young Winners, Manager Carousel & Surprising Changes
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the results of the Cy Young Award votes in each league -- with Gerrit Cole winning his first Cy in the American League and Blake Snell winning the NL award. Plus, they examine the surprising changes of the offseason (so far), the relationship between manager and bench coach, and a few recently filled managerial vacancies with Pat Murphy (Brewers), Joe Espada (Astros) and Ron Washington (Angels) in new roles. Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_GhiroliFollow Eno on Twitter @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiper*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1.99/month for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 2023 • 43min
The Roundtable | A's look closer to moving to Las Vegas & the Offseason Pressure Index
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 latest update on the Oakland A's moving to Las Vegas and they talk about the teams who are high on the offseason pressure index to make an impact signing or deal.-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 8, 2023 • 50min
No Bunts | Shohei Ohtani's Free Agency, MLB Manager Tracker & Spicy 2024 Predictions
On today's No Bunts season finale, Skeets and Joel discuss whether the Texas Rangers' World Series win, the favorites to sign Shohei Ohtani in free agency, automated strike zones, MLB expansion, the Chicago Cubs hiring Craig Counsell as manager, the Cincinnati Reds declining Joey Votto's option, Japanese pitching sensation Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Ichiro breaking a school window during batting practice, and some spicy 2024 MLB predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7, 2023 • 46min
The Roundtable | Craig Counsell to the Cubs raises some eyebrows
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 Cubs hiring Craig Counsell and how it raised some eyebrows in the baseball world.-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 3min
Starkville | 8 Burning questions for baseball's offseason
Jayson and Doug are joined by The Athletic's national baseball writer Tyler Kepner to answer some of the burning questions facing baseball this offseason...-Will Shohei Ohtani get a $550M contract?-Who's the best free agent starting pitcher bet?-Will Cody Bellinger have an OPS+ above 130 next season?-What team is the most desperate to have a big offseason?-Will the Dodgers spend over $550M this offseason?-Who's more likely to be traded, Juan Soto or Corbin Burnes?-Who will be next season's D-Backs?-Who will win the 2024 World series?Trivia from Jimmy Hawkins - Who's the only player to homer in the LCS for four different teams?Strange But True cover Bruce Bochy's first odd year championshipFollow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Tyler on Twitter: @TylerKepnerFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterWe're on YouTube: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.