Tim McMaster guides us through a Day 1 recap from 2022 Winter Meetings in San Diego, California.-Ken Rosenthal breaks down Justin Verlander to the Mets-Jayson Stark and Matt Gelb have an insiders take on the Phillies agreeing on a deal with Trea Turner-Plus Bruce Bochy and David Bell stopped by our setCheck out all the videos at youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the eve of the Winter Meetings in San Diego, Tim and Ken get you ready for what could be a week filled with big time dollars being spent on MLB free agents. It started on Friday with Jacob deGrom's massive deal with the Rangers. Then, in the mailbag...-Why do starters still get paid so much?-Why aren't we hearing anything about Dodgers re-signing Trea Turner?-How do qualifying offers impact free agency?-Should Yankees part ways with Montas, Trivino and Torres?-What's going on with MiLB CBA negotiations?-Should ghost runner rule be tweaked?Those questions and more! To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email tabaseballshow@gmail.com.Follow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/mlbshow and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts stops by to talk about the Dodgers early exit from the Postseason and the club's plans to get better this offseason. He also tells Jayson and Doug where he escaped to rather than stay in San Diego after the NLDS. Jayson and Doug also reflect on the Contemporary Era Hall of Fame ballot and guess at who may get in Sunday night.The Doug-out segment returns with a story of Thanksgiving in the Puerto Rican Winter League. All that and Trivia!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DVR and Eno discuss the Angels' busy start to the winter, the Astros' addition of José Abreu and the moves that might following in Houston, and several other November moves including the White Sox's pick up of Mike Clevinger, a trade between the Mariners (shocker) and Diamondbacks, and a solid addition for the rebuilding Nationals. Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshowFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant, Andy and Marc are back with thoughts. They start with James Click's departure from Houston and why he gained massive respect in the MLB front office ranks. With Twitter's future in doubt, Andy tells us why Instagram is NOT the answer. Then it's on to the Hot Stove. What will the Rangers do and is there a world where the Yankees and Dodgers don't spend and rely on upcoming young talent.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig-Check out our YouTube page: www.youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new Hall of Fame ballot was unveiled Monday with fourteen new players for writers to ponder. Ken opens the show by giving his early thoughts. Then it's on to the mailbag...-Revisiting Joe Maddon's thoughts on the new MLB manager-Will pitch clock impact free agency?-Do players care about the WBC?-How will Cardinals replace Molina?-Why won't Angels rebuild?-Trading luxury tax space?Those questions and more! To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email tabaseballshow@gmail.com.Follow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterCheck out our YouTube page: www.youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DVR, Eno and Katie discuss awards given out so far, and share their picks for 'Most Surprising' and 'Most Disappointing Player' in 2022. Plus, they discuss a few of the early Hot Stove season moves, before pairing current free agents with their ideal fits on new clubs. Finally, the trio has a four-round Thanksgiving draft to prepare for next week's feast. Follow Katie on Twitter: @katiejwooFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperCheck out our YouTube page: www.youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a week off, Ken and Tim are recharged for the Hot Stove season. They open the show looking ahead to the best storylines of the offseason including Aaron Judge, Jacob deGrom, the Red Sox, Rangers and Giants. Then, in the mailbag...-Adding excitement to MLB's offseason schedule-Bonds, Clemens, Palmeiro and Schilling back on the HOF ballot-Are too many stars on the West Coast?-Do teams consider roster when choosing managers?-Will Rangers spend big again?-Why were Golf Gloves awarded during World Series?-Why do so many great defensive catchers struggle at the plate?Those questions and more! To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email tabaseballshow@gmail.com.Follow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterCheck out our YouTube page: www.youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DVR and Keith discuss the recently-signed five-year deals for Edwin Díaz and Robert Suarez, the fallout from Thursday's deadline to extend Qualifying Offers -- including several starting pitchers among the 'mid-range' options available in free agency -- and Dansby Swanson's growth as a hitter in 2022. Check out our YouTube page: https://bit.ly/TABSYTFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Anderson and Ron Darling have covered the Astros through postseason runs for years as TBS' MLB broadcast team. They give their perspective no the 2022 World Series Champions. Where do they fit into history and can this team be separated from the 2017 team? Dusty Baker was the perfect person to lead this team back to the top.Strange But True covers a World Series no-hitter and leadoff home run. Plus World Series trivia!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Brian Anderson on Twitter: @BAndersonPxPFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices