DVR and Keith discuss the long-term outlook for Adalberto Mondesi in the wake of his season-ending ACL injury, Bobby Witt Jr.’s slow start, Andrew Vaughn’s step forward, the White Sox’s increasingly difficult path in the AL Central as injuries pile up, Taylor Ward’s opportunity in Anaheim, and few pitching prospects knocking on the door for a callup. 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 early-season results of the current baseball -- the ultimate goal of trying to make changes to the game on a year-to-year basis, the Mets' justified frustration in the wake of several hit batters, weekly awards, and much more. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow 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

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee and Andy McCullough. Each week, we will yammer with a guest about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. This week we are joined by The Athletic's Tigers Writer Cody Stavenhagen. The guys discuss Miguel Cabrera's 3000th hit and his career, top prospects coming up to early/late and pitch clocks coming to MLB.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Cody on Twitter: @CodyStavenhagen-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

Miguel Cabrera reaches 3000 hits. Who better to talk to about it than Phillies's President of Baseball Ops Dave Dombrowski who signed Miggy as GM of the Marlins and then traded for him with the Tigers. He shares stories of Cabrera and then talks about the 2022 Phillies, a team built to hit that hasn't yet.Also, Doug’s baseball travels take him back to Philadelphia this week. Strange but True gives us a 9-inning no-hitter that wasn’t, and a football game breaking out at Wrigley Field.All that plus 3000 hit triviaFollow 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

Where has all the offense gone? Tim McMaster and Ken Rosenthal open the show trying to explain that and then it's on to the mailbag...-Who will be the next player to collect 3000 hits?-Why hasn't baseball developed a tacky baseball?-Should MLB get rid of league specific awards?-What if teams were only allowed five relievers per game?-Where did all the knuckleballers go?-Should ownership of general managers be blamed for Reds woes?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 DVR's desire to completely change baseball by allowing hitters to walk after Ball 3 in the wake of another step forward with pitcher velocities and an early-season stretch of historically light offensive production. Plus, they assess the early performances of MacKenzie Gore, Jurickson Profar, Kyle Wright and Cody Bellinger, before taking a look at the very top of the 2022 draft board. 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 metrics that matter when analyzing limited samples of games early (or at any point) during the season. Plus, what should we make of Gerrit Cole's struggles? Should you buy into any surprising fast-start teams? Plus, Week 2 awards, and Britt shares her bold predictions for the 2022 season. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow 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

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee and Andy McCullough. Each week, we will yammer with a guest about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. This week we are joined by The Athletic Deputy managing editor for talent development Marc Carig. The guys talk about Clayton Kershaw getting pulled during a perfect game, Joe Maddon intentionally walking someone with the bases loaded and if the unwritten rules of baseball are actually something that should be followed.-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

Bruce Bochy makes his first trip to Starkville! Jayson and Doug talk to the legendary manager about unwritten rules, old school vs. new school, the current Giants and the great players he managed. Before that, Jayson and Doug share stories of baseball's impact through family and generations.Strange But True focuses on Joe Maddon's unprecedented decision to intentionally walk Corey Seager with the bases loaded. All that and trivia, of course!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

Tim McMaster and Ken Rosenthal open the show talking about Buck Showalter and Bob Melvin and the impact they're already having on the Mets and Padres. Then, in the mailbag...-How drastic could MLB realignment be after expansion?-A potential Yankees-Brewers blockbuster-Penalties for pitch clock violations-Is it time to make 40-man rosters larger?-Tyler Megill's value to the Mets-The Braves World Series ringsThose 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