The Windup: A show about Baseball
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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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May 12, 2025 • 46min
The Roundtable | Was Rafael Devers right to say he won't play first base?
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys talk about what to make of the Rafael Devers story about him saying he doesn't want to play first base. They also discuss what would Sam do if he was the owner of the Rockies and what animal best represents them.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam MillerExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 9, 2025 • 45min
The Roundtable | What to make of the Guardians
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys give some updates on some old stories from the past week. They talk about what's going on with the Guardians, why Power Rankings make people so mad, why bullpens/closers have struggled this season and much more-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam MillerExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 7, 2025 • 57min
Starkville | Tigers Manager A.J. Hinch talks about keeping players motivated & engaged
Starkville | Tigers Manager A.J. Hinch joins us this week in Starkville. He talks about the hot start his team is on, the emergence of young & old bats, the amazing comeback season for Spencer Torkelson, how Javier Baéz looks like he found himself, the manager-front office dynamic and much moreStrange But True: The Orioles & Royals go home run derby crazy on Sunday May 4th.Trivia: Question from Adam Hebbel- Name the 3 players to have 70 stolen bases and 70 extra-base hits in the same season.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleProducer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 5, 2025 • 46min
The Roundtable | Live umpire mics & Javier Baéz is maybe back
The hosts discuss the quirky moments of the MLB, highlighting a hilarious hot mic incident involving umpires. They reflect on the retirement of Ross Stripling and the evolving culture of baseball. Excitement builds over Javier Baez's potential return, with insights on player dynamics and the pressures faced by umpires. The conversation also dives into the nostalgic joy of ballpark food and sodas, filled with amusing anecdotes. They stress the importance of measured reporting as the season kicks off, wrapping it all in lighthearted banter.
May 2, 2025 • 44min
The Roundtable | Mike Trout is hurt again and the strike zone is shrinking
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys talk the latest injury that Mike Trout has and if there is any chance the Angels would ever trade him. Also, they talk about the big piece in The Athletic about the strike zone shrinking and if it is that big of a deal.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam MillerExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30, 2025 • 51min
Starkville | Cubs Announcer Jim Deshaies talks about how special of a player Kyle Tucker is
Starkville | Cubs Color Analyst Jim Deshaies joins us this week in Starkville. He talks with the guys about if this is the Cubs year to make the playoffs, how special of a player Kyle Tucker is, how fun PCA is to watch, how special of a place Wrigley Field is and much much more.Strange But True: All saves aren't created equally and we talk about 2 strange saves that happen in the bigs in the past week.Trivia: Question from Regi King- There are 4 active players with over 250 homers and are still with their original team. Can you name them??Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleProducer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 28, 2025 • 47min
The Roundtable | Why are Aaron Judge & Barry Bonds pitched differently?
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys talk about what they enjoyed this weekend in The MLB. They also talk about why Barry Bonds and Aaron Judge are pitched differently even with the same type numbers.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam MillerExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2025 • 44min
The Roundtable | Angels fly because they take themselves petty
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys talk about the petty way of the Angels trying to make more money off night games, why have pitcher injuries broken Sam, is Paul Skenes not giving 100% effort on his pitches this season and we get some impressions of musical hall of famers.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam MillerExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2025 • 53min
Starkville | Mike Shildt talks about the surging Padres & the "Real" Mayor of Starkville Jake Mangum joins us
Starkville | Padres Manager Mike Slidt joins us in Starkville this week. He gives an update on Luis Arráez, how amazing their fans have been at home this season, what an amazing star Fernando Tatís, can the Padres be the next big team in baseball, the difference between working with the Cardinals & Padres and much more.Strange But True: Who is the real mayor of Starkville?? Rays OF Jake Mangum debates with the Mayor Brian Smith about who is the real Mayor of Starkville.Trivia: Question from Justin Alpert- Of the 65 active players with 1000+ games played, only 7 have played all their games for 1 team. Can you those 7 players?Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleProducer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 21, 2025 • 43min
The Roundtable | Acuña and Manfred's interesting weekend comments
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys talk about stuff they enjoyed in THE MLB from this weekend. They give their thoughts on the interesting comments Ronald Acuña and Rob Manfred over the weekend, is Clase cooked and Andy gets upset over the results from Wrestlemania 41.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam MillerExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
