The Windup: A show about Baseball

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 Athletic Senior MLB Writer Stephen Nesbitt. The guys revisit their hot takes from the beginning of the season, they talk about the greatness of Ohtani and what's their thoughts on no-hitter losses and combined no-hitters.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt-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.

Doug was in St. Louis on Sunday along with this week's guest Jon "Boog" Sciambi to witness Albert Pujols pitching against the Giants. Jayson and the guys talk about that wild game and muchh more with Boog. Strange But True dives deeper into Christian Yelich's affinity for cycling against the Reds. Forget about killing the win, our trivia question celebrates pitchers who piled them up.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.

Don't look now but offensive numbers are UP across MLB in recent weeks. Tim McMaster and Ken Rosenthal discuss why. Then it's on to the mailbag...-Is there proof that pitching limits lead to better health?-Is it too soon to panic over the Mariners start?-Could a ball/strike challenge system help the game?-Do hitting coaches matter?-Tweaking the 3-batter pitching rule-Do ballplayers care what's going on with other clubs?-Should Red Sox go into full sell mode?-Would the Cardinals trade Nolan Gorman for Xander Bogaeerts?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.

In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With DVR away, Eno takes over hosting duties so anything could happen. He and Britt discuss Reid Detmers' unlikely no-hitter. Then Britt gives the background to her feel good story about Indians minor leaguer Frank Lopez. After that, they discuss what makes a perfect baseball broadcast booth and how ESPN's nerdcast will be remembered.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at home and how memorabilia is shifting from physical to digital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Dodgers Writer Fabian Ardaya. The guys discuss the 1st place LA Dodgers, who are the most surprising team's of the first month of the season and who they think are the most disappointing teams.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Fabian on Twitter: @FabianArdaya-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.

Dusty Baker is back in Starkville for the third time fresh off his 2000th win as a Major League manager. He reflects back on his managerial career and what has changed over the years. He explains why older managers can still get it done and how he has related to star players over the years.Also on this episode, Jayson forces Doug to relive the heartbreak of being on the 2003 Cubs. Plus Strange But True and listener 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After soaking in Buster Posey in San Francisco on Saturday Ken talks about Buster's career and how he and Yadier Molina are viewed by Hall of Fame voters. Then Tim and Ken move onto the mailbag...-Is Nester Cortes Jr. the best story in baseball this year?-Should the Mets move Jacob deGrom to the bullpen?-Are current stats considered during in-season arbitration hearings?-Could an international draft hurt baseball in Caribbean countries?-How about honoring Pujols and Molina as honorary all-stars?-When pitcher limits drop to 13 per roster, does Ohtani count as a pitcher or hitter?-Why aren't all MLB playoff games in primetime?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 Keith discuss the Yankees' fast start, a surprisingly sluggish Boston offense, Garrett Whitlock's initial success as a starter, the future for Jo Adell in the wake of a demotion back to Triple-A, and Keith first Top 100 for the 2022 MLB Draft. 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.