

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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May 25, 2023 • 15min
On Deck | Padres are struggling, Dodgers vs Rays series preview & Arms Race/Homer Chase combo meal
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 2023 • 1h 6min
No Bunts | Grading Teams, Recasting "Succession" With MLB Figures, 5 Best Things In Baseball
The crew dissects “The 5 Best Things in Baseball This Week” — Ronald Acuña, Yankees moves, Dennis Kasumba, Trea Turner, and record attendance numbers. Tas and Joel then hand out grades to the Padres, Marlins, Rangers, Tigers, Blue Jays, Cardinals, and Padres. Finally, they commemorate the series finale of “Succession” by recasting it with people from the world of baseball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 2023 • 44min
The Roundtable | Mets are showing signs of life, NL West talk & Why the A's are really bad
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 how the Mets are showing signs of life, the Padres & Dodgers struggling and how the numbers show how bad the A's really are.-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:-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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 2023 • 1h 24min
Starkville | Ken Rosenthal's early look at the trade deadline, managerial hot seats and much more
Ken Rosenthal, the all-time leader in visits to Starkville, is back again. The guys look ahead to the trade deadline and discuss the best players who will be available for contenders to go after. They also check in on the early season managerial hot seat, talk about Aaron Judge's "glance-gate" and Ken shares his thoughts on the how the rule changes are impacting the game. All that and more.Trivia: Outside of Mike Schmidt and Christy Matthewson, name the other nine members of the 500 home run club who played at least 50 games at first base?Strange but True examines a grand slam hit by a player without a position.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow 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-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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 2023 • 17min
On Deck | Cardinals are back on track, Top series of the week & 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 how the Cardinals got things back on track, the top series of the week & their Homer Chase picks for the week.-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.

May 19, 2023 • 56min
DVR & Law | May Promotions & Pitching Health Woes
DVR and Keith discuss the arrival of Eury Pérez and Matt McLain, long-term optimism in Pittsburgh despite the Pirates' May slide, Elly De La Cruz's improved strikeout rate, the difficult choice of holding onto pitching as a potential non-playoff team in 2023, Dustin May's injury, and the return of Matthew Liberatore to St. Louis. Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 2023 • 58min
The 3-0 Show | Sticky Stuff, Rasmussen's Injury & Another Mets Promotion
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss Domingo Germán's sticky-stuff ejection, the significance of Drew Rasmussen's injury, a gem from Jack Flaherty and the Cardinals' recent turnaround, the promotion of Mark Vientos as the Mets look for a boost, and stolen-base leaders from the past calendar year. Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperWatch the episode on our new YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowToday's episode is brought to you by:Sunday -- 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 2023 • 15min
On Deck | The Astros are on fire, Top weekend series & 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 how the Astros have really turned things around in May, the top series of the weekend and the Arms Race contest.-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.

May 17, 2023 • 1h 5min
No Bunts | Yankees-Jays Beef Is Sizzling, Building A Custom Stadium, Best Value Free Agents
The No Bunts crew dissects the Yankees-Blue Jays Aaron Judge "cheating" fiasco, marvel at a walk-off bunt, and name the best value free agents. Tas, Joel, and JD then each build a stadium by drafting cities, team names, signature food and drinks, among other categories. Finally, they end the show by conducting another fun edition of "Yer Out!" where one stadium home run celebration must be eliminated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 2023 • 46min
The Roundtable | Was Judge trying to cheat & the most surprising/disappointing things in the 1st quarter of the season
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 what happened in Toronto with Aaron Judge and if he was trying to cheat & they give some of their biggest surprises and disappointments from the 1st quarter of the MLB season.-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: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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.