

The Windup: A show about Baseball
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 15, 2023 • 47min
The 3-0 Show | Another Step Toward Vegas, the Cardinals' Direction & Faith in Angels?
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the A's taking another big step forward in John Fisher's bid to relocate the club to Las Vegas, the Cardinals' path out of the basement in the NL Central, a Subway Series that you might have missed if you blinked mid-week, and DVR's growing confidence that the Angels might be a real playoff contender this time around. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliWatch the episode on our new YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowCheck out our sponsors...-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.

Jun 15, 2023 • 19min
On Deck | A lot is going on with the A's, Giants-Dodgers 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. Today the guys talk about everything that has been going on with the Oakland A's in the last week, a Giants-Dodgers preview and the Arms Race.-You can follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt-You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 2023 • 47min
No Bunts | Who Is Elly De La Cruz? Sub-.500 Teams To Believe In, Padres Pulling International Moves
Get to know Elly De La Cruz — how he was discovered, what makes him is so ridiculously good on a baseball field, and his jaw-dropping feats since being called up. Tas Melas and Joel MacMillan also dish on some sub-.500 AL teams you should believe in (Guardians, Mariners), some sub-.500 NL teams you should believe in (Mets, Phillies, Padres), and a new maneuver teams could use to find young prospects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 2023 • 45min
The Roundtable | A's reverse boycott, Position player pitching magical moment & favorite TV shows
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 A's fans having a reverse boycott in Oakland, a position player pitching magical moment & what are their favorite tv shows-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow*Today's episode is brought to you by:-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.

Jun 12, 2023 • 1h 9min
Starkville | In awe of baseball and Tommy Hutton on the Marlins great start
Flying solo this week, Doug investigates the awe of baseball. From Andrew McCutchen's 2000th hit, to Seiya Suzuki's love of Mike Trout, to Shohei Ohtani to baseball's flying into press boxes, Doug recaps a wild week that left him in awe. He also ends the show with an original poem, entitled awe.Marlins broadcaster Tommy Hutton also joins the show to discuss all the good that's happening with the Fish.Follow 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...-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.

Jun 12, 2023 • 18min
On Deck | Takeaways from Rays-Rangers, Mariners-Marlins 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 give their takeaways from the Rays-Rangers series, they preview Mariners-Marlins and they play 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9, 2023 • 59min
DVR & Law | Elly Joins the Reds, Manoah's Reset & Miami's Bats Heat Up
DVR and Keith discuss the arrival of Reds top prospect Elly De La Cruz as the quick rebuild in Cincinnati becomes more exciting. Plus, they examine current state of the Reds' rotation, the Blue Jays' attempt to get Alek Manoah back on track with a temporary assignment to the Florida Complex League, the Yankees' offensive woes and a concerning stretch coming without Aaron Judge in the lineup, and a Miami lineup that has surged in the last 30 days thanks to a few surprising performances.Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 8, 2023 • 58min
The 3-0 Show | Jacob deGrom's Injury, the Rangers' Rise & Grading Front Offices
Eno and DVR discuss Jacob deGrom's injury, deGrom's long-term outlook, the Rangers' rise from a five-year rebuild, the difficulty of grading front office groups and baseball operations departments, and Eno's recent look at the factors contributing to the continued rise of strikeouts. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @Derek VanRiperWatch 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 8, 2023 • 17min
On Deck | Rays & Rangers battle for MLB supremacy, Yankees-Red Sox 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 about the huge Rays-Rangers series this weekend, the other big series of the weekend and the Arms Race.-You can follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt-You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus*Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 7, 2023 • 46min
No Bunts | Yankees-Dodgers WS Preview? Rutschman, Bichette, Yankees Reporter Chris Kirschner
Tas Melas and Joel MacMillan dissect “The 5 Best Things in Baseball This Week” — the Yankees-Dodgers series, Bo Bichette and Adley Rutschman on their way to rare feats, and Sarah Langs tributes. Then, the guys welcome in The Athletic's Chris Kirschner to discuss everything Yankees — Aaron Judge's toe, Josh Donaldson's future, if New York has enough to win it all, and more. Finally, Joel hits Tas with some Aaron Boone trivia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.