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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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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.

Sep 20, 2023 • 1h 5min
No Bunts | Braves Have Best Offense Ever? Astros Baseball's New England Pats? Best Postseason Bets
Tas and Joel answer all the questions like: Are the Braves actually the best postseason roster? Do they have the best offense in history? Are the Astros baseball’s New England Patriots? And, should baseball move to only one set of awards? All that, plus celebrating the Orioles, picking the best postseason value bets, debating if 2023 was the best regular season over the past decade, Adam Wainwright in his “Waino Era”, and the Rays reportedly getting a new stadium.--Check 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 19, 2023 • 44min
The Roundtable | The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the San Diego Padres
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 good, the bad and the ugly of the San Diego Padres past, present and future.-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.-Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/BASEBALLSHOW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 8min
Starkville | What is up with the Red Sox? Dan Shaughnessy weighs in on the state of the franchise
The Red Sox have fired Chaim Bloom after less than four years in charge. The club that has four World Series wins this century seems to be without direction right now. The Boston Globe's Dan Shaughnessy visits Starkville to giveTrivia from Nik Pearce: Four pitchers with 2000+ career strikeouts who won World Series MVP since 1996?Strange But True covers a 23-hit loss and a win after being held hitless for 10.1 inningsFollow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterWe're on YouTube: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowCheck 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 18, 2023 • 23min
On Deck | Clayton Kershaw speaks the truth, Orioles-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 Clayton Kershaw speaking the truth, Orioles-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:-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.

Sep 15, 2023 • 1h 3min
Nesbitt & Law | Who's to blame for the Red Sox failures, prospect call ups and players Keith was wrong about
Stephen and Keith take a look at the Red Sox organization and discuss who's to blame for the Red Sox failures beyond Chaim Bloom who was fired on Thursday after 4 seasons. Then the guys talk about some recent call ups including the Orioles Heston Kjerstad and the Cubs Pete Crow-Armstrong. Finally, after covering Keith's prospect hits this season, the guys discuss the ones he was wrong about and what went wrong.Follow Stephen on X: @StephenJNesbittFollow Keith on X: @keithlaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 2023 • 54min
The 3-0 Show | The Braves Clinch the NL East (Again) and 2023’s Lasting Memories
Britt and Eno discuss the Braves’ clinching their sixth straight NL East title and the possibility of them winning several more division titles in the coming years. They also talk about Max Scherzer’s teres major strain, the Rangers’ struggles to successfully close out their postseason push and the upcoming Orioles-Rays series, and they consider which achievements from 2023 will become lasting memories for baseball fans. Britt and Eno also react to the breaking news of the Red Sox firing chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom.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 14, 2023 • 18min
On Deck | Braves dig the long ball, Dodger-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 how the Braves are rolling and crushing dingers at a crazy pace, the top weekend series and the Arms Race game.-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:-Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/ONDECK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 7min
No Bunts | 5 Best Things This Week + Awards Predictions
5 Best Things In Baseball include Matt Olson and Ronald Acuña hitting bombs to secure the Braves’ postseason birth, the Brewers-Yankees thriller (plus rooting for Milwaukee in the postseason), Willy Adames freaking out over meeting Derek Jeter, Cole ‘Wild Thing’ Ragans throwing three straight wild pitches, and Joey Votto’s “old man strength.” All that, plus Tas and Joel hand out the Cy Young and Rookie of the Year Awards before debating Andruw Jones’ Hall of Fame case.--*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowCheck out our sponsors:-Go to hellofresh.com/50mlbshow and use code 50mlbshow for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!-Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/ONDECK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.