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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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Oct 23, 2023 • 59min
The 3-0 Show | The ALCS Goes 7(!), Scherzer v. Javier, the NLCS Returns to Philly
Eno and DVR discuss the weekend drama from the ALCS as the series headed to Game 7 in Houston on Monday night. Plus, what will it take for Max Scherzer to hand the game over to the Rangers' "A" relievers, how might the Rangers approach Cristian Javier, and after rallying to level the NLCS at 2-2, can the D-backs stave off elimination against Aaron Nola on Monday night in Philadelphia?Follow Eno on Twitter/X: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter/X: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/baseballshow for $1.99/month for the first year.Check out our sponsors:Vroom -- It’s the better way to buy and sell used cars, so head over to Vroom dot com NOW to see what your current ride is worth and check out thousands of cars to find your next one! That’s Vroom dot com! Vroom dot com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 2023 • 58min
DVR & Law | The Pfaadt Plan, Yordan Feats & Keith's AFL Trip
Keith and DVR discuss the D-backs' planned hook for Brandon Pfaadt in Game 3 of the NLCS, why the decision ultimately made sense despite how well Pfaadt pitched in the outing, a few challenges that come with utilizing matchup splits, the rise of Jordan Montgomery, Yordan Alvarez's absurd success against left-handed pitching throughout his time in the big leagues, and a few players Keith saw during his trip to the Arizona Fall League.Follow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw*Today's episode is brought to you by:-Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for fresh baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/BASEBALLSHOW to find Blue Moon delivery options.-Vroom. It’s the better way to buy and sell used cars, so head over to Vroom.com NOW to see what your current ride is worth and check out thousands of cars to find your next one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 2023 • 51min
The 3-0 Show | Cristian Javier Shoves, Kim Ng Leaves the Marlins & Eno Chats w/Iván Rodríguez
Britt, Eno, and DVR discuss the Astros' Game 3 win against the Rangers on the strength of another great playoff performance from Cristian Javier. Plus, the return of Max Scherzer, the NLCS' shift to Arizona where Brandon Pfaadt is tasked with quieting the Phillies' red-hot bats, and Kim Ng's surprising departure from the Marlins on the heels of a rare playoff appearance for the franchise. Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_GhiroliFollow Eno on Twitter @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiper*Today's episode is brought to you by:-Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for fresh baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/BASEBALLSHOW to find Blue Moon delivery options.-Vroom. It’s the better way to buy and sell used cars, so head over to Vroom.com NOW to see what your current ride is worth and check out thousands of cars to find your next one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 2023 • 54min
No Bunts | Bryce Harper's Revenge Tour, Rangers Stay Hot & Baseball Movie Trivia
On today's No Bunts, Skeets and Joel discuss if the Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper is the face of modern-day baseball, why no one is talking about the undefeated Texas Rangers, and whether the 2023 MLB postseason has been boring. That, plus what we like most (and least) about baseball, baseball movie trivia questions, and more.--🏝 New No Buffs on Thursday: https://www.youtube.com/@NoBuffs/streams👕 Buy No Dunks merch at BreakingT: https://www.nodunks.com📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoDunksInc🗞️ Subscribe to The Athletic: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks🤔 Check out the latest Is [This] Good? podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@isthisgood*Today's episode is brought to you by:-Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for fresh baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/BASEBALLSHOW to find Blue Moon delivery options.-Vroom. It’s the better way to buy and sell used cars, so head over to Vroom.com NOW to see what your current ride is worth and check out thousands of cars to find your next one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 2023 • 48min
The Roundtable | MLB Playoff format issues, Rob Thomson is pulling the right strings & Zack Wheeler is a guy
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 if there are big problems with the new MLB Playoff format, what do the Dodgers & Braves need to change up, Rob Thomson is pulling all the right strings and how Zach Wheeler is a dude.-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*Today's episode is brought to you by:-Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for fresh baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/BASEBALLSHOW to find Blue Moon delivery options.-Vroom. It’s the better way to buy and sell used cars, so head over to Vroom dot com NOW to see what your current ride is worth and check out thousands of cars to find your next one! That’s Vroom dot com! Vroom dot com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 14min
Starkville | Ron Darling and Jeff Francoeur preview the Phillies and D-Backs
Ron Darling and Jeff Francoeur will be bringing you all the NLCS action from Philadephia and Arizona, but before the Phillies and D-backs start, the guys paid a visit to Starkville. They look back on the upset charged Division Series before looking ahead to this series. Can the Philadelphia atmosphere lift the Phillies to a World Series title. What has made the D-backs a better team in October.Trivia from Vic Izzo: Name the three players who have won multiple LCS MVP awards.Strange But True covers Michael Harris II's amazing game-ending double play for the BravesFollow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterWe're on YouTube: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 2023 • 15min
On Deck | Arizona-Phi NLCS Preview, ALCS Texas Rivalry & the Homer Chase
Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver will be coming to you every Monday and Thursday all season long to preview upcoming series and advance major storylines along with their own style of fun. The guys talk preview the NLCS & ALCS and play the CS round Homer Chase.-Follow Stephen on X/Twitter @stephenjnesbitt-Follow Levi on X/Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow*Today's episode is brought to you by:-Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for fresh baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/BASEBALLSHOW to find Blue Moon delivery options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 2023 • 55min
DVR & Nesbitt | The Phillies Eliminate the Braves, ALCS Preview & 'The Japanese Prince Fielder'
DVR and Stephen discuss the Phillies' elimination of the Braves for the second consecutive season, the upcoming ALCS matchup between the Astros and Rangers, and Rintaro Sasaki, a high school star from Japan, choosing a different path toward MLB. Follow DVR on X at @DerekVanRiperFollow Stephen on X at @StephenJNesbittSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 2023 • 51min
The 3-0 Show | Orlando Arcia Controversy and The Dodgers’ Legacy
Britt and Eno discuss Orlando Arcia’s comments that provided motivation for Bryce Harper in the Braves-Phillies NL Division Series, and they break down the completed Rangers-Orioles, Astros-Twins and Diamondbacks-Dodgers series. They also consider how this era of the Dodgers might be viewed in the future.Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_GhiroliFollow Eno on Twitter @enosarrisSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshowCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 2023 • 46min
The Roundtable | Bruce Bochy Magic, Orioles will be back & the D-Backs are really fun
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 break down how Bruce Bochy is working his magic again in the postseason, the Orioles are young and will be around for awhile & how the D-Backs are really fun to watch.-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.