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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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Jun 26, 2023 • 1h 18min
Starkville | Will Shohei Ohtani be traded & the Angels' 25-run eruption with Jeff Fletcher & Mark Gubicza
Could Shohei Ohtani, arguably the most intriguing unicorn in all of sports, be traded? Jayson and Doug welcome on Jeff Fletcher and Mark Gubicza (Angels beat writer for SoCal News Group and author of 'Sho-Time: The Inside Story of Shohei Ohtani', and color analyst for the halos and ex-big leaguer, respectively), our Ohtani expert panel, to discuss if the most unique man in the MLB could be moved at the deadline. Later, the guys continue with the Angels-themed show by taking their best shot at an Ohtani based trivia question and reacting to the 25-run ball game in our Strange But True segment.Read 'Sho-Time: The Inside Story of Shohei Ohtani and the Greatest Baseball Season Ever Played':https://www.amazon.com/Sho-time-Inside-Shohei-Greatest-Baseball/dp/1635767970Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Jeff on Twitter: @JeffFletcherOCRFollow Mark on Twitter: @MarkgubiczaSponsored by:Blue Moon: Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/baseballshow to find Blue Moon delivery options Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 2023 • 20min
On Deck | Football game breaks out at Coors, D-Backs vs Rays series preview & 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. Today the guys talk the crazy Angels 25-1 win at Coors on Saturday, Rays vs D-Backs 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:-Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/baseballshow to find Blue Moon delivery options Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 2023 • 45min
DVR & Law | More June Promotions, LA Upgrades & Pleasant Pitching Surprises
DVR and Keith discuss the arrival of Henry Davis, Gavin Williams and Emmet Sheehan, opportunities for upgrades in Los Angeles, and a few of the biggest pitching surprises from the first half of the 2023 season. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper-Stay cool and dry all summer with Birddogs and get a FREE Yeti-style tumbler at birddogs.com/athletic use promo code ATHLETIC at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 2023 • 58min
The 3-0 Show | The Reds Are Rolling, Trusting the Twins' Lineup & Looking for Midseason Pitching
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the suddenly hot Cincinnati Reds, who enter the weekend on an 11-game winning streak, the search for midseason pitching and looking beyond the usual places for rotation upgrades, and the ongoing struggles of the Twins' lineup, despite a top-five barrel rate. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliWatch the episode on our new YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow-Stay cool and dry all summer with Birddogs and get a FREE Yeti-style tumbler at birddogs.com/athletic use promo code ATHLETIC at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 2023 • 20min
On Deck | Craziness from Rangers-White Sox, Giants vs D-backs series preview & 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. Today the guys talk the crazy ending in the Rangers-White Sox game on Tuesday night, Giants vs D-Backs series preview and Arms Race.-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:-Head to factormeals.com/deck50 and use code DECK50 to get 50% off your first box-Stay cool and dry all summer with Birddogs and get a FREE Yeti-style tumbler at birddogs.com/athletic use promo code ATHLETIC at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 2023 • 58min
No Bunts | Will Ohtani Get $600 Million? Celebrating A's History, Hot Reds, Father's Day Blunder
Tas and Joel cover "The 5 Best Things In Baseball This Week" including Shohei Ohtani, the Cincinnati Reds, Luis Arraez, and a Father's Day mistake that was quickly rectified. The guys then celebrate the Oakland A's by recalling the best moments in team history and they debate the best ballpark nut in a tasty edition of "YER Out!"Subscribe to the podcast...Apple: bit.ly/ApTABSSpotify: bit.ly/SpTABSCheck out our sponsors:-To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/mlbshow to support the show and use code MLBSHOW for 15% off-Stay cool and dry all summer with Birddogs and get a FREE Yeti-style tumbler at birddogs.com/athletic use promo code ATHLETIC at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2023 • 45min
The Roundtable | Contenders vs Pretenders, Moving the Trade Deadline & Why the Marlins are fun to watch
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Stephen Nesbitt is in for Andy "The Glue" McCullough this week. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys talk about comparing Contenders to Pretenders, should MLB move up/back the Trade Deadline & why the Marlins are fun to watch and maybe a legit contender.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig-Follow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt*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-Stay cool and dry all summer with Birddogs and get a FREE Yeti-style tumbler at birddogs.com/athletic use promo code ATHLETIC at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 2023 • 1h 27min
Starkville | Dallas Braden on the Oakland baseball mess and much more
Dallas Braden is a Bay Area native, former A's player, current A's broadcaster and national baseball pundit. He has thoughts on what's happening in Oakland and visits Starkville for the first time to weigh in. He talks about his love for the franchise that gave him a chance and his love for the fanbase that cheered him on and how he is coping with all of that in the current situation. Dallas, Jayson and Doug also discuss the A's current hot streak and what's been behind the turnaround.Trivia: Since moving to Oakland, the Athletics have the most AL Rookies of the Year with seven. Can you name four of them?Strange But True covers Friday's pop fly gone wrong in the Giants-Dodgers gameFollow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Dallas on Twitter: @DALLASBRADEN209Follow 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-Stay cool and dry all summer with Birddogs and get a FREE Yeti-style tumbler at birddogs.com/athletic use promo code ATHLETIC at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 2023 • 20min
On Deck | Ohtani is amazing, Angels-Dodgers series preview & 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. Today the guys talk about the amazing season that Ohtani is putting on this season, top series of the week & 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:-Head to factormeals.com/deck50 and use code DECK50 to get 50% off your first box-Stay cool and dry all summer with Birddogs and get a FREE Yeti-style tumbler at birddogs.com/athletic use promo code ATHLETIC at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 2023 • 46min
DVR & Law | Luis Matos' Promotion, Seattle's Struggles, and Tricky Veteran Projections
DVR and Keith discuss expectations for Luis Matos following his promotion to San Francisco earlier this week, Marco Luciano warming up at Double-A after a slow start, underperforming bats in Seattle, tricky veteran projections from the 2013 draft class, and a surprising step back for the 2023 Royals. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperCheck out our sponsors...-Stay cool and dry all summer with Birddogs and get a FREE Yeti-style tumbler at birddogs.com/athletic use promo code ATHLETIC at checkout.-Download the Dave app from the App store now or go to dave.com/mlbshow to learn more about banking and ExtraCash!-jamesallen.com is the online destination for designing customized engagement rings anyone will love! Get 25% off your order when you use code MLBSHOW at checkout!-Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/baseballshow to find out your Blue Moon delivery options.-Visit aura.com/mlbshow to sign up for a 14-day free trial and start protecting you and your loved ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.