Texas Rangers General Manager Chris Young makes his first trip to Starkville. His Club leads the AL West and has been led by an explosive offense with the best run differential in baseball. He talks about how they've surprised everyone, the club's major free agent signings over the last couple of offseasons, and his approach to the job as a former Major League pitcher.Trivia: Name the two players who hit at least 350 home runs and struck out less than 500 times in their careersStrange but True examines Ryan McKenna's 35 mph eephus pitchFollow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterWatch the episode on our new 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 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. Today the guys talk about Aaron Judge's amazing start to the season, Mets-Braves series preview along with a few other series & 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DVR and Keith discuss the latest aggressive promotion in Atlanta with AJ Smith-Shawver's arrival to the big league club, the 2023 struggles of Michael Harris II, Ozzie Albies' missing stolen bases, the Giants' attempt to climb out of the middle of the pack in the National League again this summer, the surprising problems of the Padres, and a Twins roster that continues to improve.Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperToday's episode is brought to you by:-Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/BASEBALLSHOW to find Blue Moon delivery options-Head to factormeals.com/mlbshow50 and use code mlbshow50 to get 50% off your first box.-Sunday is offering our listeners 50% off your first box! So you can get started today for as little as $55 when you go to getsunday.com/mlbshow at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the outlook for the 2023 Trade Deadline including several teams that have fallen below 5.0% playoff odds. Are the White Sox uniquely positioned to make waves with an underachieving roster this summer? Could the Guardians address their lack of power by finding a deal for Eloy Jiménez? How aggressive should the Orioles be in the loaded AL East? Will this be another year that prompts the Dodgers to deal for an impact starting pitcher? And, will the D-backs be content to upgrade their bullpen while letting their young core do the heavy lifting in a bid to reach the postseason?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @Derek VanRiperToday's episode is brought to you by:-Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/BASEBALLSHOW to find Blue Moon delivery options-Head to factormeals.com/mlbshow50 and use code mlbshow50 to get 50% off your first box.-Sunday is offering our listeners 50% off your first box! So you can get started today for as little as $55 when you go to getsunday.com/mlbshow at checkout 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. Today the guys talk about-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:-Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/BASEBALLSHOW to find Blue Moon delivery options-Head to factormeals.com/mlbshow50 and use code mlbshow50 to get 50% off your first box.-Sunday is offering our listeners 50% off your first box! So you can get started today for as little as $55 when you go to getsunday.com/mlbshow at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crew dissects “The 5 Best Things in Baseball This Week” — Pete Alonso streaking for 60, an umpire caught on a hot mic, horrendous A's records, Julio Rodríguez getting hot, and Mike Soroka. Tas and Joel then discuss Mike Trout and why his career is so divisive for some fans. Finally, they have to eliminate one career of Hall of Famers to never win a championship (Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey Jr., and Tony Gwynn) in a new edition of "Yer Out!". 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 if the Giants are for real, are the Blue Jays cooked and they believe in the Orioles.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig-Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowToday's episode is brought to you by:-Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/BASEBALLSHOW to find Blue Moon delivery options-Head to factormeals.com/mlbshow50 and use code mlbshow50 to get 50% off your first box.-Sunday is offering our listeners 50% off your first box! So you can get started today for as little as $55 when you go to getsunday.com/mlbshow at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith's first mock draft of the season is out and highlights maybe the most fun draft since 2011. Five players at the top of the draft would be easy number one picks any other year. Stephen and Keith break it down from Dylan Crews to Wyatt Langford and much more. Some early season prospect performances including the Mariners Bryce Miller and recent call ups like Bobby Miller making his first start for the Dodgers.Check out Keith's full mock: https://theathletic.com/4539593/2023/05/24/mlb-mock-draft-dylan-crews-pirates/Follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbittFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawCheck out our sponsors:-To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/mlbshow to support the show and use code MLBSHOW for 15% off-Download the Dave app from the App store right now or go to dave.com/mlbshow-Head to www.FACTORMEALS.com/deck50 and use code deck50 to get 50% off your first box. That’s code deck50 at FACTOR MEALS.com/deck50 to get 50% off your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno and Britt make note of Gerrit Cole’s consistency and the Yankees’ recent surge, and they ponder whether they can catch the Rays in the AL East standings. They also talk about Juan Soto’s resurgence, the Mets’ rest-of-season prospects and the wide-open race in the AL West.Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisWatch the episode on our new YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowSunday -- Sunday is offering our listeners 50% off your first box! So you can get started today for as little as $55 when you go to www.getsunday.com/mlbshow at checkout 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. Today the guys talk about what to make of the Padres start to the season, Dodgers-Rays series preview & our Arms Race and Homer Chase contests.-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