Eno and DVR discuss the future -- and the present -- for the Mariners as they inch closer to solidifying their place in the 2022 Postseason. How are things shaping up beyond this season in Seattle with the recent extension of Luis Castillo? Plus, an appreciation for the rarity of Albert Pujols reaching 700 home runs, and a hope that the attention paid to Aaron Judge's season will be more about the Triple Crown than his home run total. Finally, they discuss a surprising number of players having career-best years despite being on the wrong side of 30. Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/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

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 revisit their Hot Takes that they gave before the season started and they talk about how wrong/right they were. The Hot Takes were- 1) Chris Bassitt would get the most CY Young votes on the Mets. 2) The Oakland A's had a good offseason. 3) The Padres will win the NL West. Also, they each talk about their worst Hot Take they have had in their life.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Phillies on the verge of reaching the postseason for the first time since 2011, club broadcasters Tom McCarthy and Scott Franzke visit Starkville to explain how they've gotten to this point. Jayson and Doug also revisit last week's AL MVP trial now that the twitter votes have been tabulated adn they take a Strange But True look at Judge's 60th blast of the season.All that plus listener trivia!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Tom on Twitter: @TMacPhilsFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of Albert Pujols hitting career home run number 700, Ken starts the show by sharing stories of Albert Pujols complicated relationship with baseball writers. Then in the mailbag...-Potential Dodgers' postseason matchups-Minor League Union complications-More on robot umpires, pitch clock and shifts-Josh Naylor's long-term prognosis-Timing of Dayton Moore firingThose 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: @TimMMcMaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith and DVR discuss changes in Kansas City after the dismissal of Dayton Moore before considering Cleveland's current and future edge on the other AL Central clubs thanks to their excellent minor-league system. Plus, they discuss a few players they were wrong about this season, and Paul Goldschmidt posting the best offensive numbers of his career in his age-34 season. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kaitlyn McGrath returns to join Eno and DVR to discuss the Tigers' future on the heels of hiring Scott Harris as their new President of Baseball Operations, Aaron Judge reaching the 60-homer milestone, the increasing clarity of the AL Wild Card race, and some of their nominees for 'Most Improved Player' hardware in 2022. Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshowFollow Kaitlyn on Twitter: @kaitlyncmcgrathFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 if any of the remaining races for Playoff seeding are exciting and what under the radar team could surprise in the Playoffs.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Starkville courthouse opens its doors for another epic baseball trial. Jayson and Doug hear arguments on the 2022 American League MVP debate. Representing Shohei Ohtani is MLB.com's Mike Petriello. Representing Aaron Judge is Fox Sports and Cespedes Family BBQ's Jake Mintz. From the opening statements to the closing arguments, this is courtroom drama you don't want to miss.Jayson and Doug also look inside the dirt on MLB's new rules, share another Albert Pujols nugget on Strange But True and of course, answer listener trivia.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mike on Twitter: @mike_petrielloFollow Jake on Twitter: @CespedesBBQFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken and Tim start the show by revisiting Ken's opinion piece last week on Tony La Russa's tenure in Chicago. Then it's onto the mailbag...-How Minor League Union could impact Major Leaguers?-Will MiLB union, new rules lead to work stoppage?-Will new rules trickle down to college, high school baseball?-What changes have led to Aaron Judge's historic season?-What's next for Rangers?-When will Angels be sold?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: @TimMMcMaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DVR and Stephen discuss Josh Jung’s arrival as talented continues to join the big league roster in Texas, a very successful sophomore campaign in the minors for Jasson Domínguez, Jackson Chourio’s rapid progression to Double-A, Jordan Lawlar’s jump through the D-backs’ system, the emergence of Kyle Manzardo as one of the best hitters in the minors, Josh Lowe’s continued output at Triple-A despite an elevated strikeout rate, and Jordan Walker’s excellent season at Double-A in the Cards’ system. Plus, minor league players now have a union. How might the future of structure of minor league affiliates change. Follow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbittFollow DVR on Twitter: @DereVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices