Tas and Joel discuss if Freddie Freeman has caught Ronald Acuña in the MVP race, another walk-off bunt (!), a rough 72 hours for the Mariners, Jon Singleton returning to the Astros, MLB attendance numbers continuing to rise, and the team ceremonies for both Jose Bautista and Felix Hernandez. All that, plus, discovering some odd formats in baseball history, signed baseball, and the best punishments for losing in fantasy sports.*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow*Today's episode is brought to you by:-LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/mlbshow.-Go to hellofresh.com/50mlbshow and use code 50mlbshow for 50% off plus free shipping!-For a limited time, Aura is offering our listeners a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE when you visit aura.com/mlbshow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 who they would give some of the big MLB awards to if the season ended today. And they break down what categories for each award actually matter for possible voters.-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Grant on Twitter; @GrantBrisbee*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow*Today's episode is brought to you by:-LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/mlbshow.-Go to hellofresh.com/50mlbshow and use code 50mlbshow for 50% off plus free shipping!-For a limited time, Aura is offering our listeners a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE when you visit aura.com/mlbshow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joey Votto is back for another visit to Starkville! He sits down for a great conversation covering a bunch of topics including... Why he's NOT happy to have a HR rate above Judge and Ohtani right now What he would do with Elly's speed What has he learned from the Reds young guys How he is still doing it at 40 When he'll retire and where does he want to play next year This week's trivia: Name the only player to save the decisive game in three straight World Series and also the only other player to do it twice.and Strange But True covers Michael Lorenzen's no hitter in his Philadelphia debutCheck out our sponsors: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/mlbshow. Go to hellofresh.com/50mlbshow and use code 50mlbshow for 50% off plus free shipping! For a limited time, Aura is offering our listeners a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE when you visit aura.com/mlbshow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about the Cedric Mullins show from Sunday, Phillies-Blue Jays series preview & the Homer Chase-You can follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt-You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow*Today's episode is brought to you by:-LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/mlbshow.-Go to hellofresh.com/50mlbshow and use code 50mlbshow for 50% off plus free shipping!-For a limited time, Aura is offering our listeners a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE when you visit aura.com/mlbshow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie Woo joins DVR to assess the contenders in the AL Central and NL Central. Will the Twins finally pull away from the Guardians? How dangerous will this Minnesota team be in October given its league-leading strikeout rate? Which NL Central club is the most complete? Are the Brewers overlooked as an elite defensive club because of their below-average lineup?Follow Katie on Twitter: @katiejwooFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperCheck out our sponsors...-To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/mlbshow to support the show and use code MLBSHOW for 15% off-Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/baseballshow to find Blue Moon delivery options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss Michael Lorenzen's no-hitter, the Rays' path forward with a likely season-ending injury to Shane McClanahan, and expectations for Walker Buehler as he makes his way back from a second career Tommy John surgery. Plus, the trio introduces #PettyBaseball. Follow Eno on Twitter @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiper*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowCheck out our sponsors...-To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/mlbshow to support the show and use code MLBSHOW for 15% off-Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/baseballshow to find Blue Moon delivery options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about J-Rod and the Mariners making a run, Blue Jays-Cubs series preview & the Arms Race.-You can follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt-You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tas and Joel discuss why people aren't talking about the Orioles, the NL Central race, Davis Schneider's mustache (and performance), two recent incidents which caused tears (Shohei Ohtani, Trea Turner), and another recent incident which caused laughter (Jose Ramirez knocking out Tim Anderson). The fellas also debate whether Steve Cohen is good for baseball, if small market teams are a myth, and whether you need money to win. All that, plus a round of "Play-Cut-Bench" with Aaron Judge, Manny Machado, and Trea Turner.Check out our sponsors...-To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/mlbshow to support the show and use code MLBSHOW for 15% off-Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/baseballshow to find Blue Moon delivery options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Athletic MLB Features Writer Rustin Dodd is filling in for Marc this week. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys talk about the Angels Trade Deadline slide, Orioles announcer Kevin Brown getting suspending for giving the facts & the Royals rebuilding plan-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Rustin on X/Twitter: @rustindodd*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow*Today's episode is brought to you by:-To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/mlbshow to support the show and use code MLBSHOW for 15% off-Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/baseballshow to find Blue Moon delivery options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Dombrowski returns to Starkville to share thoughts on the trade deadline. What were the themes across baseball? What led to the Phillies making the moves they did? Can anyone catch the Braves in the National League East? Plus some stories from Dave's trade deadline history from Florida to Detroit to Boston and Philadelphia.Trivia from Ben Remis- Name the five 2nd baseman in MLB history to hit 40 homers in a season?Strange But True focuses on the fight in ClevelandCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowFollow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterCheck out our sponsors...-To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/mlbshow to support the show and use code MLBSHOW for 15% off-Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/baseballshow to find Blue Moon delivery options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices