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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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Apr 18, 2025 • 45min
The Roundtable | When is a season a season a season
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys talk about when is a season a season a season and when do things really matter for players and teams. They also talk about the minor league players getting their first THE MLB call up videos and Bryce Harper's gender reveal bat.-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 16, 2025 • 50min
Starkville | Tyler Glasnow talks about the Dodgers winning culture & much more
Starkville | Dodgers staring pitcher Tyler Glasnow joins us this week in Starkville for his first time. He talks about how the expectations are high for the Dodgers this season, how it is to play in such a winning culture, using technology to improve his game & health, his free agent pitch to players, growing up watching Kershaw and much more.Strange But True: Luis Castillo started 2 straight games for the Mariners last week, but it was 2 different Castillo's. Trivia: Question from Joshua Klein- Who are the only 2 father son duos to each hit for the cycle?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 14, 2025 • 46min
The Roundtable | What we enjoyed from this weekend in The MLB
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys talk what stuff they enjoyed from this past week in baseball. They also talk about if THE MLB is a thing and if they like it or not.-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 11, 2025 • 48min
The Roundtable | Stolen Bases Are Cool Again
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys talk about how stolen bases have increased again this season and how they are a cool part of the game again. And they also talk about the frugality of MLB players and how avocados seem to always be part of the conversation. -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 9, 2025 • 60min
Starkville | Chipper Jones talks about the Braves slow start
Starkville | Braves Hall of Famer Chipper Jones joins the boys in Starkville this week. They talk about why are the Braves off to such a slow start this season, how much the lose of Profar means to the team, how he would do in today's game, who is the most talented player he has ever seen, if there is any pressure on Vlad Jr with his new extension and much more.Strange But True: Cubs catcher Carson Kelly hits for the cycle vs the A's up in Sacramento.Trivia: Question from Jeff Stewart- Can you name the only person in the last 60 years to lead the majors in plate appearances and have 0 home runs that 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.

Apr 7, 2025 • 44min
The Roundtable | Vladimir Guerrero Jr finally got PAID!
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys talk about Bryce Harper's comments about the Dodgers success, Vlad Jr getting a huge extension and how the Giants are surprising everyone in the NL West.-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 4, 2025 • 45min
The Roundtable | Are the Braves in trouble already?
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are back and are already in midseason form. The guys talk the slow start for the Braves this season and if they think they are cooked. They also talk about the Dodgers winning ugly, big extensions, when pitchers go from unproven to proven and much much more.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBPlease participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25(Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!)Hosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam MillerExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 2025 • 44min
The Roundtable | Are the Yankees' new bats a big deal?
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are back and are already in midseason form. The guys talk about the Yankees new Torpedo bats and if its really a big deal or not. They also talk about Sasaki's first start, what made them smile during the first weekend of the MLB season and Grant's review of Cincinnati food.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBPlease participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25(Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!)Hosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam MillerExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 2025 • 58min
Starkville | Dave Sims talks about landing his dream job with the Yankees
Starkville | New Yankees Radio Announcer Dave Sims joins us this week in Starkville. He talks about the the big change of going from the Mariners booth to the Yankees. He also talks about the crazy start to the season for the Yanks, what to expect from the team this season, what he learned from some of the great voices in sports and much more.Strange But True: The Yankees go crazy with the long ball in their series vs the Brewers to start off the seasonTrivia: Question from David Henden- As stolen bases are on the rise, only 8 people in the modern era have stolen 90+ bases (Elly de la Cruz maybe this year), 3 of them multiple times, can you name the 5 players and their teams who only did it once?Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvillePlease participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25(Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!)Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleProducer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2025 • 55min
The Roundtable | AL East Preview- Is it a 3 team race for 1st?
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are back and are already in midseason form. They guys preview the AL East and if they think it will be a 3 team race between the Yankees, Red Sox & Orioles. They also talk about the viral Cam Smith video and Grant gives his thoughts on the Opening Day experience in Cincinnati.-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.