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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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Jun 3, 2022 • 52min
DVR & Law | Phillies & Mariners Woes, Turnaround Potential & Rookie Pitcher Check-In
DVR and Keith put the Phillies and Mariners on the stage in the latest 'Overreaction Theatre' before discussing several rookie pitchers including Spencer Strider, Aaron Ashby, Roansy Contreras, A.J. Puk, Jhoan Duran, and more. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperGet six months of The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 2, 2022 • 48min
The 3-0 Show | The playoff races are NOT over, the Royals ARE bad & more fantasy football drama
With DVR off, Britt takes the reins. She and Eno start with the surging Mets. Is the NL East race over at the beginning of June and what's wrong with the Braves? The Reds had a winning month of May making the Royals the worst team in baseball. Eno explains the flaws on KC's roster. Finally the episode checks in on the latest gossip surrounding baseball's fantasy football soap opera.Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow 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.

Jun 1, 2022 • 48min
The Roundtable | Pham & Pederson Fantasy Football Slap Fallout & What To Think Of The Phillies
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 crazy Tommy Pham-Joc Pederson slap heard around the world over fantasy football rules & what do the guys think of this year's version of the Phillies.-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2022 • 1h 16min
Starkville - Ken's Mailbag Memorial Day Crossover Spectacular
Whether it's Jack Bauer on The Simpsons or X-Files on Cops, everyone loves a great crossover episode. We're paying tribute to those classics by bringing together Starkville and Ken's Mailbag for a Memorial Day special. Ken, Jayson and Doug talk about the teams and players they like and don't like so far this season. Then the guys join forces to answer some mailbag questions before finishing up with a fantasy football driven Strange But True. Finally Doug talks long-term baseball grudges.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterGet six months of The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 2022 • 54min
DVR & Law | Overreaction Theatre, Rookie Class Check-In & Revisiting the 2012 Draft
DVR and Keith put the White Sox's offense and the Giants' run prevention woes on the stage in the latest 'Overreaction Theatre' before discussing the big May improvements from Julio Rodríguez and Bobby Witt Jr., the continued success of Jeremy Peña, and the quiet production of Keibert Ruiz during his rookie campaign in D.C. Finally, they take a look back at the 2012 Draft in the wake of Keith's re-draft mock. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperGet six months of The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 2022 • 50min
The 3-0 Show | Twins Atop the AL Central, San Diego's Surge & Analyzing Eno's Dreams
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Twins as the most surprising division leader as May winds down, what has gone right so far in Minnesota, the Padres’ strong start to 2022 despite the absence of Fernando Tatis Jr., and if MLB might ever consider a revenue-sharing plan based on placement in the standings. Plus, Eno takes a silver medal in an unusual way, the trio discusses how the Ghost Runner rule has worked out so far, and wonder if the Joey Votto turnaround is in progress.Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperRead Philip Buckingham's story about Premier League revenue distribution by standings table position ($): https://theathletic.com/3305637Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 2022 • 42min
The Roundtable | Should the Nats trade Juan Soto, Adley Rutschman has arrived & Anderson-Donaldson comments aftermath
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 they think Juan Soto will be traded by the Nationals, Adley Rutschman being called up by the Orioles & the aftermath of the Tim Anderson Josh Donaldson comments.-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 2022 • 1h 17min
Starkville | Jason Benetti talks Donaldson-Anderson, breakfast baseball and Yadi pitching
The voice of the White Sox and Peacock for MLB, Jason Benetti, returns to Starkville after calling an eventful weekend of games. First he was in the Bronx for Saturday's Yankees-White Sox game and Josh Donaldson-Tim Anderson situation. After a harrowing car ride to JFK, he was back at it calling breakfast baseball in Pittsburgh as Yadi Molina took the mound and Albert Pujols homered twice. Throw in some Pujols doubles trivia and this is an episode you don't want to miss.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 2022 • 35min
Ken's Mailbag | Machado takes play to new level, Rutschman soaks it all in, plus your questions
Ken and Tim start the show by discussing the player who helped make the Orioles competitive ten years ago, and the player the franchise hopes can do it now. Manny Machado and Adley Rutschman are both having memorable seasons. Then it's on to the mailbag...-Will the Blue Jays be able to sign their young core long term?-Is baseball trying to eliminate three true outcomes?-Why do current players have so many moving parts in their swings?-Will players try to make pitchers eligible as hitters to save roster spot?-What happened to Rick Porcello?-What happened to protective caps for pitchers?-Best ballpark foodThose 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.

May 20, 2022 • 52min
The 3-0 Show | 2022 Breakouts, Blaming the Baseball & Working Through a Max Scherzer Absence
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss a few 2022 breakouts including the early step forward from Jazz Chisholm Jr. in Miami, pitchers that have exceeded expectations, continued complaints about the baseball, a surprisingly quiet offense in Toronto, the expected impact of Max Scherzer's injury on the Mets, and adjustments made by Nolan Arenado that have pushed him back toward MVP-level production at the plate. 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.