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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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Aug 1, 2022 • 1h 4min
Starkville | One day until the deadline with Jim Bowden
One day until MLB's trade deadline! Jim Bowden visits Starkville with the latest Juan Soto news (he thinks he'll be traded) and tales from deadlines past. Jayson and Doug also weigh in on the Luis Castillo trade and much more deadline news. They also try to break out of their trivia slump. Finally... Strange But True makes its triumphant return after a few weeks off!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Jim Bowden on Twitter: @JimBowdenGMFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 2022 • 27min
Ken's Mailbag | Juan Soto update, All-in Mariners get Castillo and your deadline questions
Ken spent Saturday in D.C. with the Nationals so we're recording early with the latest news on Juan Soto, Also, how were the Mariners able to deal for Luis Castillo? Those topics plus your questions...-Could Braves make move for Soto?-Three team Soto/Tatis proposal?-Who's to blame for Nats inability to build around Soto?-What position is most valued at deadline and in draft?-What happens to Pujols' personal service contract with Angels?-What should the Braves do with Ian Anderson?-Could Ohtani be "loaned" out for rest of season?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: @TimMMcMasterCheck out Tuesday's Trade Deadline Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqiB2ntNAdo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 2022 • 50min
Bonus: No Bunts | Mets Pitcher Trevor May On Facing The Yankees & The Red Sox's Horrible Weekend
Hey TABS fans - Our friends at No Dunks, Inc have launched a new baseball podcast, No Bunts. We'll be dropping in episodes on the TABS feed from time to time. The first one is a fun interview with Mets pitcher Trevor May who joined No Bunts to discuss the possibility of a World Series matchup vs. the Yankees, the Red Sox's horrendous weekend, the MLB Trade Deadline, getting rid of the DH, which baseball players are the best at basketball, creating YouTube/TikTok videos, Animal Crossing, streaming, and podcasting. All that, plus Trevor plays a fun round of 'Initials' with Tas. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 2022 • 48min
DVR & Law | Benintendi to the Bronx, New Sellers Emerge & Cleveland's Pitching Development
Keith and DVR discuss the trade that sent Andrew Benintendi to the Yankees, the Royals' internal replacement options and the pitching prospects that went back to Kansas City in the deal, two new emerging sellers with the Giants and Red Sox recent slides, long-term concern about the health of Mike Trout, and more success from the Guardians' pitching development machine.Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 2022 • 60min
The 3-0 Show | Teams that May Surprise at the MLB Trade Deadline
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss a few potentially active teams for the MLB trade deadline that could take the league by surprise. Will the Marlins aggressively move pitching to bolster their position player core? Could the Guardians swoop in as a shocking team to acquire Juan Soto? Is Tarik Skubal actually available in the right deal with the Tigers? And, how bright is the future in Arizona? Plus, the trio discusses the Yankees' brief July swoon, and their biggest needs with the trade deadline approaching Tuesday evening. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 2022 • 46min
The Roundtable | The State of the Soto & Threading the Needle
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 latest rumors about Juan Soto & if they think he will be traded by the Trade Deadline or will it wait till the offseason. They also talk about if there are some teams that are going to "thread the needle" at the Trade Deadline.-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.

Jul 26, 2022 • 47min
Starkville | Melanie Newman on the Orioles rebuild, breaking down barriers and more
Doug's flying solo this week with Jayson enjoying some time off after Hall of Fame weekend. Orioles broadcaster Melanie Newman joins the show! She talks about the surprising 2022 Orioles and how they've managed to surprise the league. She also shares her journey through the minor leagues to a big league broadcast booth, the value of sharing the personal stories behind players and what her father meant in helping her to break down barriers in the game.All that, plus listener trivia and more!Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Melanie on Twitter: @MelanieLynneNFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 2022 • 35min
Ken's Mailbag | Free falling Red Sox, mic'd up All-Stars and your deadline questions
Despite the Red Sox brutal home sweep to the Blue Jays, Ken says don't put them in the sellers bin just yet. Tim and Ken also talk Hall of Fame before opening up the mailbag:-Could players talk to broadcasters in regular season games?-Expanding the All-Star break-Cardinals legends finish the season in Pittsburgh-Mets fits at the deadline?-Could Braves trade Ozuna?-Insurance for big contracts?-Player development ideas?-Changing ballparks for climate change?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.

Jul 22, 2022 • 1h 9min
Starkville | How David Ortiz became Big Papi with Kevin Millar and Bronson Arroyo
Cooperstown will become Big Papi-town this weekend as the Baseball Hall of Fame opens its doors to Red Sox legend David Ortiz. To get us ready former teammates Kevin Millar and Bronson Arroyo visit Starkville to share stories of Ortiz's early days in Boston in 2003 and 2004 when he made the transformation into a superstar.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Kevin Millar on Twitter: @KMillar15Follow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 2022 • 59min
DVR & Law | Initial 2022 MLB Draft Takeaways
Keith and DVR discuss several early takeaways from the 2022 MLB Draft including the O's decision to take Jackson Holliday with the first overall pick, the Rangers' surprising selection of Kumar Rocker at No. 3, the teams that might have benefited from having a few more options than expected in Round 1 as a result. Plus, the Cubs' choice of Cade Horton on the heels of an excellent finish to his 2022 college season, Cam Collier's slide to the Reds at No. 18 overall, and much more. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.