The Windup: A show about Baseball

By Friday, July 30th at 4 pm Eastern time, the baseball world will know which teams are the real deal and which are not. Which organizations are pushing their chips to the center of the table, and which ones have folded. Starkvillians anxiously await the litany of moves that will, hopefully, take place before the deadline. But in the meantime, Jayson and Doug are here to host a nuanced trade deadline preview extravaganza with the help of national baseball writer for The Athletic and the 1999 MLB Executive of the Year, Jim Bowden! Jayson, Doug, and Jim zero in on which names could be on the move, like Max Scherzer, Trevor Stroy, Joey Gallo, Kris Bryant, and more! Which teams are considered buyers and sellers? Plus, Jim shares some delightful trade deadline stories!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Jim on Twitter: @JimBowdenGMTrivia question provided by: @dasbradleyGet 33% off an annual subscription to The Athletic! Visit: theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's trade deadline week in baseball and Ken has his phone charged up and coffee brewing. Plenty of deadline questions to cover this week in the mailbag!-Why did the Rays trade Rich Hill?-Could the Cubs have gotten more for Yu Darvish if they had waited until the deadline?-Could the Blue Jays returning to Canada boost their playoff changes?-Should the Cardinals be sellers and can they sell?-Could the surprising Tigers end up buyers?-Did the Rangers miss out on selling high on Kyle Gibson?-What are the most exciting division races?All that 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: @TimMMcMasterSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Keith discuss the likelihood of the Cubs breaking up their remaining core from the 2016 World Series winning club, Trevor Story suitors, and the market for Story vs. Javier Baez, a potential unexpected trade involving the Marlins, the excellent 2021 performance of Starling Marte, the Twins' long-term decision on Jose Berríos, and a pair of recent prospect debuts.Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence and Grant Brisbee are going to talk about Hunter calling a Giants game this week on TV & his perspective as a former player during Trade Deadline time. Hunter was on the call for the Giants-Cardinals game this weekend on the Giants TV broadcast. He learned a lot of things doing a game earlier this season, so that helped out a lot in this game. It was all about having fun and letting the players and the game tell the story. He talks about if it is something he really wants to do since he is retired or does he want to get involved in other aspects of baseball? The guys talk about the Trade Deadline and how it was for Hunter as a player to deal with rumors, teammates getting traded, etc. For a good team, it's all about finding the right guy that is the right fit for the team. Sometimes team's just need a guy who can bring an extra spark or something special to get them over the top. Hunter was involved in 2 Deadline trades and he talks about how he felt about each situation and if he was surprised when he heard he was gonna get dealt. He talks about some of the GMs that he dealt with when he was a player and how former Giants GM Brian Sabean always wanted to win and kept you accountable as a player.Follow Hunter on Twitter: @hunterpenceFollow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbeeSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Jayson taking a much deserved post All-Star break break, Doug carries the show and has plenty to say about Shohei Ohtani's status as the face of baseball. Then, long-time Yankees broadcaster Suzyn Waldman joins the show to talk about her journey as a woman in baseball, the obstacles she overcame and some of the people who helped her along the way. She also talks about the 2021 Yankee struggles, Tuesday's all-female broadcast of the Orioles and Rays game and her career before baseball as a Broadway singer. Doug wraps things up with Strange But True and one of the worse losses of his playing career.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before answering a full mailbag of trade deadline questions, Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster check in on Gerrit Cole, who has adjusted nicely to life without sticky stuff.-Will Yankees be buyers or sellers?-Will Mariner's GM Jerry Dipoto keep dealing despite contract situation?-Will Reds aggressively hunt for bullpen help?-Do Dodgers turn to starters with Bauer's future in doubt?-What are the best options for the Padres?-Could Braves trade Charlie Morton?-Should Mets go all in?-Will Nolan Arenado opt out after 2021 or 2022?-Should All-Star teams be chosen draft like the NBA?All that 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: @TimMMcMasterJoin the athletic now for just $3.99 per month by visiting theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Keith discuss the Red Sox's promotion of Jarren Duran, the second foray into the big leagues for Jarred Kelenic, the Mariners' surprisingly strong first half, observations from the Futures Game, and the early twists and turns from the 2021 MLB Draft. Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo: theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee is back for another week and the guys break down Hunter's time in Colorado for the All-Star Game. Hunter was on the field for BP of the HR Derby and was amazed at some of the shots hit. The both really enjoy the new bracket format of the Derby and the production that MLB puts on for it. Ohtani was the big favorite, but was knocked out by Juan Soto in Round 1. The guys talk about how amazing Juan Soto is for only being a 22 year old player and Hunter thinks he still can get way better. Pete Alonso ending up winning the Derby and going back to back. He was so into the event and was built for a Derby. They talk about how Madison Bumgarner would do in a Derby and if there was any chance of a pitcher's HR Derby or a retired players HR Derby every happening. Hunter talks about the great time he had playing in the celebrity softball game. He met so many awesome people and was great to see how quickly some of these celebs picked up playing softball. And they talk about what gameshow they would want to be on and if they like hot sauce.Follow Hunter on Twitter: @hunterpenceFollow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbeeSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An All-Star edition of Starkville, recorded in the parking lot of Denver International Airport. What could possibly go wrong? Jayson and Doug hand out first-half awards and debate whether pitchers not named Ohtani should be considered for MVP. Then Baseball America's JJ Cooper joins the show to breakdown the MLB Draft and Futures Game. How are teams evaluating amateur talent knowing that sticky stuff may be in use? Finally, in this week's Strange But True, the story behind Daniel Camarena's unlikely grand slam off Max Scherzer. All of that, plus All-Star Trivia.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow JJ on Twitter: @jjcoop36Follow Eric Eisenberg on Twitter: @numericsportsFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jose Altuve caps an electric Yankees-Astros series with ANOTHER walk-off home run. Ken Rosenthal talk about that and why so many All-Stars have chosen to skip the game this year. Then it's on to the mailbag...-What kind of rebuild are the Cubs looking at?-Could Albert Pujols hit his 700th homer in a Cardinals uniform?-Will the Astros ignore the luxury tax and make a deadline splash?-Can the Angels make the postseason?-Can the Phillies find someone to take Vince Velasquez?-With starting pitchers working less innings, will the Cy Young ever go to an opener or middle reliever?-Do the Brewers have another move in them?-How will MLB speed up pitchers?All that 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: @TimMMcMasterJoin the athletic now for just $3.99 per month by visiting theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.