The Windup: A show about Baseball

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 if the Little League World Series should be on TV, how on fire Albert Pujols is right now & are the big contracts for young stars good for the game.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Braves are red hot (again) after the trade deadline and Alex Anthopoulos is back for a third trip to Starkville. Jayson, Doug and Alex discuss what's working in Atlanta. They also get into Anthopoulos' ability to lockup young talent to long-term contracts. Will Dansby Swanson be back in Atlanta? What has he learned about his role over his years in the game?That plus strange injuries, record numbers of position players pitching and listener trivia!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julio Rodriguez is cashing in with a mega-deal with the Mariners before the end of his rookie season. Ken and Tim talk about who the deal benefits, how it breaks down and what it means for the game going forward. Then in the mailbag...-Is bringing up prospects earlier a new trend?-Will the balanced schedule in 2023 hurt West Coast teams?-Is there evidence that finishing the year hot helps teams in postseason?-Will teams pitch around Pujols?-Metrics that grade consistency?-Will Ohtani prefer to have a Japanese teammate at his next stop?-Why does Ken wear the bowties?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.Here's Ken's written story on the Rodriguez contract: https://theathletic.com/3545640/2022/08/29/julio-rodriguez-mariners-contract-analysis/Follow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith and DVR discuss several second-half promotions, including Vaughn Grissom's callup to Atlanta -- plus the Braves' decision to extend Michael Harris II and Austin Riley this summer -- Brett Baty's opportunity with the Mets, and Shea Langeliers' debut with the A's. Plus, expectations for Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli, and the expected late-season debuts of Corbin Carroll and Gunnar Henderson. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaitlyn McGrath joins Eno and DVR to discuss the biggest questions facing the Blue Jays as they try to weather the AL Wild Card race and prepare for a deep run in October. Will Alek Manoah's late-season workload require special attention? What can we make of José Berríos' surprising 2022 struggles? Is Ross Stripling an unsung hero in the Toronto rotation? With an offense that still appears to be as dangerous as any in the American League, can the Jays outhit any potential shortcomings from their pitching staff? Plus, how do they stack up against the other American League heavyweights? The trio also discusses the temporary removal of Josh Hader from the closer role in San Diego, Bryce Harper's upcoming return to the Phillies' lineup, and Albert Pujols' surge toward the 700-homer milestone. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 how the Astros keep churning out stars and are rolling right now. And they talk about how the firing of GM Jon Daniels could be the end of an era for the Rangers.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Albert Pujols has found the fountain of youth and the Cardinals are rolling. Red Birds broadcaster Rick Horton visits Starkville to talk about what's going on in St. Louis. Jayson and Doug also talk about the Yankees stumbles and more.That plus listener trivia!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterFollow Rick Horton on Twitter: @RickyH49 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim and Ken are back after a week off and there's plenty to talk about as we head into late August. The Braves and Astros battled in Atlanta this weekend in what felt like a postseason series. So, could they meet in the World Series? Ken talks about that and then we open up the mailbag...-Padres' reaction to Tatis Jr.-Where's Tatis Jr.'s evidence?-When will Field of Dreams game return?-How will ABS impact catchers trade value?-Who will be Yankees scapegoat if they don't turn things around?-Will Braves change their name?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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Stephen discuss a few in-progress rebuilds around the National League. Will the Cubs spend aggressively in free agency before their next young core arrives at the big-league level? Are the Pirates on track with several top prospects waiting in the wings at Double-A? Can the D-backs’ young talent close the gap in a loaded NL West? And, are the Rockies spinning the tires stuck in neutral?Follow Stephen on Twitter: @StephenJNesbittFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fabian Ardaya joins Eno and DVR to discuss the Dodgers' most dangerous opponents in the postseason, the Rays' sneaky path to remaining a problematic matchup for teams in the American League again this fall, an extension for Michael Harris in Atlanta, and big changes in Texas with the dismissal of Jon Daniels. Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshowFollow Fabian on Twitter: @FabianArdayaFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.