Tim McMaster and Ken Rosenthal react to Bryce Harper's injury and Ken explains how major injuries across baseball will impact the trade deadline. Then in the mailbag...-A 3-team trade idea-Should the trade deadline be moved back to the end of August?-What Reds players are being targeted by contenders?-Will Ken pick up the mantle for Jose Ramirez?-How can we add "clutch" hits to OPS?-Any movement on International Draft negotiations?-How do we compare catchers with no way to judge historical framing?-Why doesn't every team play on July 4th?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 Keith discuss the Angels’ decision to demote Reid Detmers, the season-ending injury to Anthony Rendon, and continued frustration despite star power atop the roster in Anaheim. Plus, a look at several recently promoted and recalled players including Lenyn Sosa, Josh Lowe, and C.J. Abrams, among others, and the ongoing uncertainty about the Orioles’ plans with the first overall pick in next month’s draft. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperGet six months of The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Rays' lengthy list of first-half injuries, their chances (along with the rest of the AL East) of pressuring the Yankees in the division title race, a young Cleveland team that is exceeding expectations (so far), an important Brewers-Cards series in late June, and some fun with a rolling one-year pitching leaderboard. 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 some of the biggest stories of the week, if there will be another dynasty team in baseball and who's legacy is next to be cemented.-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

Ken Rosenthal pinch hits for Doug this week. He and Jayson ponder what baseball feat today could possibly compare to the impact that Cal Ripken Junior's ironman streak had on sports fans?The Jeff Francoeur joins the show to talk about the streaking Braves as Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta this weekend. In Strange But True Jayson and Ken remember Sam Horn's lone triple and dive into the Astros immaculate innings.All that and trivia with Paul "Hembo" Hembekides!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterFollow Paul on Twitter: @PaulHemboFollow Jeff on Twitter: @JeffFrancoeurGet six months of The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim McMaster and Ken Rosenthal are back with another mailbag episode but before answering your questions Ken reflects on a Cardinals franchise that's always in contention despite never drafting high. He also talks about Lorenzo Cain who was DFA'd by the Brewers this weekend. Then in the mailbag...-Who will the Mets target at the deadline?-Will vaccination status be a factor at the deadline?-Why are teams stealing more bases?-Explain the succession drama in Baltimore-Santiago Espinal is underated-Why is Trout an MVP candidate when the Angels are bad?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 Keith discuss the Tigers' recent slide and the overall progress in their rebuilding effort before checking in on other non-contenders including the A's, Orioles, Royals and Pirates in search of players taking a step forward this season, and potential players on the move at the trade deadline. Plus, Keith has a new set of rankings for the 2022 MLB Draft class!Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperGet six months of The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshowKeith's update 2022 MLB Draft rankings: https://theathletic.com/3366251 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Britt and DVR discuss the complications of a long-term deal for Juan Soto with the Nationals with a change in ownership looming, progress for Max Scherzer as the Mets' try to hold off two charging NL East foes, the White Sox's mounting injuries, a largely ignored second-place squad in Texas, past-year leaderboard fun, and their picks for a bronze medal winner in the NL Central.Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. (Marc is off this week) Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys discuss the firing of Joe Maddon by the Angels, the exciting 3-team NL West race & if the Mets and/or Yankees will make a big dumb trade.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig-Get six months of The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mets manager Buck Showalter returns to Starkville. He gets into the Mets hot start to the season, managing today's star players, the challenge of the NL East, Shakira and much more.  Jayson and Doug play mid-season over/unders and explain the Strange But True connection between Joe Girardi and Joe Maddon's firings. All that plus trivia!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterGet six months of The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices