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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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Feb 28, 2023 • 1h 16min
Starkville | Clock-offs and Mets broadcasting great Gary Cohen
As baseball adapts to new rules, Starkville is right where you want to be as Jayson and Doug make sense of MLB's first "clock-off." Then the guys welcome Mets broadcasting legend Gary Cohen to the show for the first time. They cover everything from the 2023 Mets to Bartolo Colon's home run and much more.In honor of Gary's visit, we have NL East trivia and more on the crazy start to Spring Training in the Doug-out.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterCheck out our new YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 2023 • 1h
The 3-0 Show | AL West Preview
With Spring Training games days away, Eno Sarris and Katie Woo start The Athletic Baseball Show season previews by taking a closer look at the AL West.3:30 - Will the Angels disappoint us again?14:40 - Will Astros pitching hold up all season?25:00 - Reasons to be optimistic about the Athletics?39:15 - Can Mariners take next step?54:02 - Will the Rangers big spending pay off?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Katie on Twitter: @katiejwooFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshowCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 2023 • 38min
Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich look back on Astros sign stealing scandal
For the first time since breaking the story in November of 2019, Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich talk together about the reporting that went into the story that changed the sport. They go beyond that initial story and dig into Evan's new book, 'Winning Fixes Everything,' which dives deeper into the workplace environment of the Astros under the ownership of Jim Crane.Follow Evan on Twitter: @EvanDrellichFollow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalBuy the book: https://a.co/d/c2hxWsPCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 2023 • 52min
Nesbitt & Law | The best and worst of Keith's Farm System Rankings
Stephen Nesbitt and Keith take a closer look at the top and bottom of Keith's Farm System Rankings. What makes the Dodgers organization such a develpment machine? How have the Tigers managed to not improve their system in recent years? The Braves are depleted because of graduation and big trades. How long will they be down? Also, surprising systems (good and bad) and how the loss of shot-season leagues is impacting prospect development.What makes the Dodgers so good--How have the Tigers managed to not improve their system--Braves bottoming out at 29 because of trades. How long will it take to replenish the system--Surprising system's good and bad (Rockies good, Red Sox bad)--Loss of losing the short season leagues... It hurts international free agents who aren't ready for low-A ball at 19 years old.--TradeSubscribers to The Athletic can view the list here: https://theathletic.com/4132943/2023/01/30/top-100-mlb-prospects-2023-keith-law/Need a subscription? Sign up for $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshowFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbittCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 2023 • 1h 20min
Starkville | Going golfing with Kyle Schwarber
In a Starkville first, Kyle Schwarber joins the show while playing 18 with J.T. Realmuto and Bryson Stott. Besides his slice, Schwarber talks about bouncing back from a World Series defeat, playing for Team USA in the WBC, supporting first responders, what he loves about Philadelphia and much more!Jayson and Doug also cover the rule changes coming in Spring Training. Glanville shares his most memorable first day of Spring Training in the Doug-out. All that, plus trivia!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Kyle on Twitter: @kschwarb12Follow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterCheck out Schwarber's golf swing and the full interview on our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 2023 • 47min
The Roundtable | New 2023 MLB Rule Changes
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 some of the new MLB rule changes for the upcoming season and which ones will have the most impact on improving the game.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig-Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 2023 • 56min
The 3-0 Show | 2023 Rebound Draft
Katie, Eno & DVR host their first-ever Rebound Draft, attempting to build the best five-player combination of 2023 bounce-back players -- and -- a squad that outperforms Fernando Tatis Jr. during the upcoming season. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Katie on Twitter: @katiejwooFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshowCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 2023 • 1h 23min
Starkville | Adam Wainwright on retirement, the WBC, his music career and more
Adam Wainwright makes his first visit to Starkville as he prepares for his final season as a player. He discusses what he hopes to accomplish this year, what he learned from watching Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols go through it last year, old man walks in every city, life without Yadi, The World Baseball Classic and his upcoming music album that will be released this season.Jayson and Doug also explain what's great about MLB's new schedule. Then, in the Doug-out, we hear the origin story behind Doug's marriage and what a two week road trip had to do with it. All that, plus Super Bowl/World Series trivia!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Adam on Twitter: @UncleCharlie50Follow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterCheck out the full Wainwright interview on our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 2, 2023 • 50min
DVR & Law | Keith's 2023 Top 100 Prospects
DVR and Keith discuss Keith's recently released 2023 Top 100 MLB Prospects list. Topics include Corbin Carroll and Gunnar Henderson leading the way in organizations with several impact players on the horizon, Jackson Chourio and Elly De La Cruz making big leaps into the top-five overall, Eury Perez becoming Keith's highest-ranked pitching prospect, and a few of the other players with paths to 2023 opportunities are discussed including *six* Guardians prospects, Miguel Vargas, and Brett Baty.Subscribers to The Athletic can view the list here: https://theathletic.com/4132943/2023/01/30/top-100-mlb-prospects-2023-keith-law/Need a subscription? Sign up for $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 2023 • 46min
The Roundtable | The Who Won't Win the World Series Team Draft
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 do a "who won't win the World Series" team draft and come to a conclusion of who are the 2 top teams heading into the season, via their draft results.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig-Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.