While Doug is away, Jayson and Jim Deshaies will play! Jim, Chicago Cubs analyst for Marquee Sports Network and former big leaguer, co-hosts today's show with Jayson as the former discusses his experiences with the ASG, trade rumors, and more. The two chitchat about those topics as it relates to this season as well, including where could Wilson Contreras land if he is moved?Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona then enters Starkville to update us on his health, shares his insight about the Guardians, and Jose Ramirez's excellence, and also welcomes Alex Call to the big leagues live on the show! Plus, a hitting-record-fueled trivia block is the last stop before a wild Strange But True!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Jim on Twitter: @JimDeshaiesTrivia courtesy: @ckamka & @obxleatherman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Phillies, Mariners and Orioles are all enduring long postseason droughts and are all red hot right now. Tim McMaster and Ken Rosenthal discuss the three teams but will Ken offer his mea culpt to Phillies fans? Then in the mailbag...-Should Orioles be buyers?-Why haven't the Blue Jays moved to fix flaws?-Willing to take bad contracts, who are the Mets targeting?-Do players view ASG game as an honor or a burden?-Favorite All-Star Games-Do modern analytics alienate fans?-Will baseball ever do more to celebrate Larry Doby?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

Keith and DVR discuss the first group of players named to the Futures Game Rosters (the full release occurred after the episode was recorded), how easy it can be to overreact to a showcase game, Boston’s pitching depth in the wake of Brayan Bello’s debut, unexpected performances at Triple-A, Jarred Kelenic’s extended stint with Tacoma, Francisco Àlvarez’s chances of contributing for the Mets in the second half, and whether the surprisingly low barrel rate of Wander Franco tells us much about his future. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the most pressing needs of each current division leader as the trade deadline draws closer. Will the Yankees continue to be the best team in baseball in the second half? Can the Twins find a big upgrade for the front of the rotation, and add bullpen depth? Does the Chris Taylor injury push the Dodgers to add another high quality position player? And, DVR introduces 'The 3-0 World Series Challenge', before the trio discusses a pair of pesky last-place teams that could play spoiler throughout the second half of the season. Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshowFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow 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 discuss what the impact of MLB's new expanded Playoffs might be and how that might cause some teams to be both buyers & sellers.-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

It's not a roundtable! We already have one of those on this feed. Jayson and Doug are joined by Tim Kurkjian and Tyler Kepner to check in on the 2022 season so far and make some predictions on what's to come.-BIGGEST SURPRISE TEAM-MOST DISAPPOINTING TEAM-WHO GETS TRADED FIRST – LUIS CASTILLO OR FRANKIE MONTAS? -HOW MANY AL EAST TEAMS MAKE THE PLAYOFFS?-MORE HOMERS – TROUT OR OHTANI?-MORE STRIKEOUTS – OHTANI OR VERLANDER?-MORE WINS – ASTROS OR DODGERS?-JUAN SOTO – MORE WALKS OR HITS?-HIGHER SLUGGING PCT – OLSON OR FREEMAN?-GAMES STARTED BY SCHERZER/DEGROM AFTER AS BREAK?-MORE HOMERS – JUDGE OR ROGER MARIS? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith and DVR discuss whether the Angels should strongly consider entertaining offers to trade Mike Trout this winter, a few teams that could offer a massive haul in a potential deal, how the Dodgers will approach possible infield upgrades on the heels of a quiet first half from Max Muncy and Justin Turner, their prospects on the brink of helping in the push toward a title, the Rockies' fast-closing window to trade Germán Márquez, and the arrival of Vinnie Pasquantino in Kansas City. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss pivotal players for six teams currently jockeying for playoff berths — including the Cardinals, Giants, Phillies, Angels, Guardians and White Sox — the surprising news of Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson leaving mid-season for a job at LSU, and whether MLB’s anti-trust exemption is actually in jeopardy. Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshowFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow 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 discuss the big brawl between the Angels & Mariners, Freddie Freeman's emotion return to Atlanta and what the future holds for Aaron Judge.-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

Tony Gwynn Jr. joins Starkville for a great conversation. He tells Jayson and Doug about the 2022 Padres. Why is Manny Machado having an MVP caliber season? What will Fernando Tatis Jr. return to the team mean? Tony also opens up about his relationship with his dad and shares some incredible stories.Jayson and Doug also cover the Yankees unlikely hitless streak, Freddie Freeman's return to Atlanta and Bryce Harper's injury. Strange But True takes a closer look at Austin Hays golden sombrero, cycle double.All that, plus trivia!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Tony Gwynn Jr. on Twitter: @tonygwynnjrFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterFollow Lindsay (trivia) on Twitter: @LindsayRBarnes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices