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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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Dec 22, 2022 • 52min
The 3-0 Show | Carlos Correa's Quick Shift to the Mets, Chaos for the Giants & Bryan Reynolds Trade Suitors
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the stunning change in direction as Carlos Correa lands with the Mets after previously having a deal lined up with the Giants. What's next in San Francisco? Plus, who are the best trade suitors for Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds? Listener Jeff writes in to ask how 'The Gold Plan' might work in baseball, and the trio has a quick holiday music draft before signing off for 2022. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 2022 • 47min
The Roundtable | Breaking down the biggest signings this Winter & what exactly are the Red Sox doing
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 all the big signings that happened during the Winter Meetings & after and they discuss what they think the Red Sox are doing.-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.

Dec 20, 2022 • 1h 21min
Starkville | Looking back on a strange 2022 baseball season
Andy McCullough and Eno Sarris join Jayson and Doug to look back on the craziest moments of the 2022 baseball season. From inside the park homers to pitcher ear checks, we've got it all on the final Starkville of the year.They top the show off with Strange But True and trivia with New York Times baseball writer Tyler KepnerFollow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCulloughFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 2022 • 45min
DVR & Law | Carlos Correa to the Giants, A Three-Team Swap, and a Quiet Winter (So Far) for the White Sox
DVR and Keith discuss Carlos Correa's move to the Giants and the remaining needs in San Francisco as the end of the year approaches. Plus, Noah Syndergaard lands with the Dodgers on a one-year deal, the Braves, A's and Brewers make a three-team swap, the Mets add Kodai Senga to their rotation, and the White Sox continue to have a quiet offseason despite a win-now core. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 2022 • 30min
Ken's Mailbag | Chris Bassitt to Blue Jays, Sean Murphy to Braves and your questions
The Hot Stove remains red hot. Tim and Ken's recording session was interrupted as Sean Murphy gets traded from the A's to the Braves in a three-team deal and Chris Bassitt signs with the Blue Jays. They cover those deals, plus what to expect for the rest of the big price tag free agents. Then in they open up the mailbag...-Why do the Giants keep finishing second for big free agents?-Could Red Sox go up for sale soon?-What do clubs expect to get from these free agents when they're 37-40 years old?-How quickly are deals reported after being finalized?-What is the advantage of posting for Japanese teams?-Does Rays new stadium plan fix any of their current problems?-How often will Bonds, Clemens and Palmeiro be on Hall of Fame committee ballotsThose 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: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 2022 • 54min
DVR & Law | Brandon Nimmo's New Deal, Injury Risk & Boston's Next Prospect Wave
DVR and Keith discuss Brandon Nimmo's return to the Mets on an eight-year deal, the difficulty of assessing injury risk on longer-term contracts as Carlos Rodón searches for a new club, the Cubs' need to add another impact player in free agency, and whether Boston's next young core of prospects is good enough for them to spend carefully this winter. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 2022 • 48min
The 3-0 Show | Winter Meetings Recap, Longer Deals Are In & Carlos Correa Fits
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the flurry of activity in San Diego during the Winter Meetings, the Most Improved team(s) to this point in this offseason, potential landing spots for Carlos Correa, a seemingly warming seat under Chaim Bloom in Boston, and team's increased willingness to tack on several years for top free agents this winter. Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 2022 • 18min
Bonus: Winter Meetings Day 3 Recap | Judge back to the Yanks, Contreras to the Cards & OF Masataka Yoshida to Boston
We break down the biggest stories of Day 3 of the Winter Meetings in San Diego. Aaron Judge goes back to the Yankees, Cardinals sign Wilson Contreras & the Red Sox sign Japanese OF Masataka Yoshida Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 7, 2022 • 1h 11min
Starkville | Mark DeRosa on Aaron Judge, Justin Verlander and all the other big moves at the Winter Meetings
Jayson is joined by MLB Network's Mark DeRosa at the Winter Meetings in San Diego. They cover all the big news and share tales of Winter Meetings past. In the Doug-out, Doug tells some tales of his Winter Meetings experiences as a player.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mark on Twitter: @markdero7Follow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6, 2022 • 45min
The Roundtable | Live from the Winter Meetings featuring Cespedes Family Barbecue
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 are live from the Winter Meetings and talk about the latest news on some of the big names and what they thought of the some of the big signings so far. The Cespedes Family Barbecue guys make an appearance -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig-Check out our YouTube page: www.youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.