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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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Oct 2, 2023 • 20min
On Deck | The Postseason is set
The baseball postseason is set and Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver get you ready for the Wild Card round. They pick out their favorite series and the homer race is back, playoff edition!-Follow Stephen on X/Twitter @stephenjnesbitt-Follow Levi on X/Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowCheck out out sponsors:Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/ONDECK. That is LinkedIn.com/ONDECK for a 60-day free trial. Let LinkedIn Sales Navigator help you sell like a superstar today! Just go to LinkedIn.com/ONDECK and get started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 2023 • 56min
Nesbitt & Law | MLB Clubs best set up for continued success, and Arizona Fall League rosters
With the postseason upon us, Stephen and Keith take a look at which playoff teams are best set up to continue their success in coming years. Keith then shares which players he's most excited to see in the Arizona Fall League.Follow Stephen on X: @StephenJNesbittFollow Keith on X: @keithlaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 2023 • 49min
The 3-0 Show | NL MVP Intrigue and Wild Card Races
Britt and Eno talk about Ronald Acuña Jr.’s and Mookie Betts’ cases to win the NL MVP Award, and look at possible offseason changes for the Giants and Padres. They also break down the AL and NL wild card races and highlight teams that could go farther in the postseason than expected.Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_GhiroliFollow Eno on Twitter @enosarrisSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/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.

Sep 28, 2023 • 16min
On Deck | Crazy last weekend scenarios, Rangers-Mariners series preview & the Arms Race
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 craziness that could happen in the last weekend of the regular season, Rangers-Mariners series preview & the Arms Race.-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:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 2023 • 46min
The Roundtable | End of the season award time
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 who they think should win some of the major big awards in the AL and NL.-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:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 7min
Starkville | Terry Francona reflects on his 23-year managerial career
Terry Francona is entering his final week as a Major League manager. What better time to look back on 23-years as a big league skipper to share many of his favorite stories along the way. From his difficult start with the Phillies, to a pair of Championships in Boston including the 2004 curse breaker, to 11 seasons in Cleveland. Sit back and enjoy one of the most enjoyable interviews we've ever had in Starkville!Trivia from Paul McCord: Name the three players with more hits and more home runs than Miguel Cabrera.Strange But True covers Adam Wainwright's 200th career victoryFollow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterWe're on YouTube: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowCheck out our sponsors...-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 2023 • 23min
On Deck | Houston, we have a problem, Mariners-Astros series preview & 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 about the late season slump for the Astros, Mariners- Astros series preview & the 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:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 2023 • 54min
Nesbitt & Law | Minor League Player of the Year
Orioles shortstop Jackson Holliday was an easy choice as minor league player of the year. Stephen and Keith discuss Holliday and some other players who also had standout seasons including Rays third baseman Junior Caminero and Mets shortstop Jett Williams. They also get into Corbin Carroll's excellent rookie season and some of the front off changes around baseball including Kansas City and Detroit. The guys also talk about Keith's recent scouting trip to see the Red Sox Double-A team in Reading, PA.Follow Stephen on X: @StephenJNesbittFollow Keith on X: @keithlawCheck out our sponsors:-Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/BASEBALLSHOW.-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.

Sep 21, 2023 • 49min
The 3-0 Show | Hot Teams in September and Unheralded Rookies
Britt and Eno discuss whether it matters if teams are hot or cold in the weeks leading up to the postseason, and they assess which current contenders might be on the outside looking in come playoff time. They also talk about some rookies whose productive seasons might be under-appreciated due to their being on non-playoff teams.Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_GhiroliFollow Eno on Twitter @enosarrisSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/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.

Sep 21, 2023 • 20min
On Deck | Ohtani's mystery surgery, Blue Jays-Rays series preview & the Arms Race
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 Ohtani's mystery surgery, Blue Jays-Rays series preview & the Arms Race.-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:-Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/ONDECK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.