The Windup: A show about Baseball

We've covered MLB's sticky stuff problem from just about every angle, but what about the impact on sports betting? Jeopardy legend and professional sports gambler James Holzhauer visits Starkville to discuss it. James also explains his new role at The Athletic, talks about growing up a Cubs fan and dreaming of running an MLB front office, and of course tries his luck at Doug Glanville trivia.James also tries to help Jayson and Doug snap their losing streak on listener trivia! Throw in a segment of Strange But True and this is one full episode.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow James Holzhauer: @James_HolzhauerFollow Alex Simon on Twitter: @AlexSimonSportsFollow 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.

MLB's enforcement of pitchers using illegal substances is here. Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster discuss what we can expect as pitchers and umpires adapt. Then in the mailbag...-How will the lack of sticky stuff impact the pitching trade market?-Will the Rays replace Glasnow by trade or look internally?-Does Zack Wheeler deserve Cy Young consideration?-Will the Rockies trade any players not named Story?-What's an award MLB should hand out that it doesn't right now?-Ken's favorite MLB career statisticAll 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_Rosenthal-Follow 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.

Derek VanRiper and Keith Law discuss a few surprises in San Diego, including the disappointing results from Blake Snell and Trent Grisham's ascent toward stardom. Plus, the separation of the Red Sox and Rays from the Yankees and Jays in the AL East, Xander Bogaerts as one of the baseball's most overlooked big-market stars, and Division 1 schools that have recently dropped baseball. 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 & Grant Brisbee are back with another hot cup of baseball takes. They are going to talk about some players that are putting up crazy stats so far this season & the art of picking the right walk-up music. Vlad Jr is leading MLB in 2 of 3 of the main categories for the Triple Crown in baseball. He had a great offseason workout plan and it's showing so far this season. He is a much different player then his dad was. Zach Wheeler of the Phillies is putting up some amazing numbers this season and has really come into his own. Jacob deGrom is just putting up some absurd numbers so far this season. Hunter talks about if there is any keys to trying to have success vs deGrom. Hunter talks about some pitchers that were tough on him when he was playing and how the Giants pitching staff from 2010-2014 was really nasty and needs more credit. They talk about the art of picking the right walk-up song or entrance music for a closer. Everyone does it different and Hunter has some great stories of how some players went about picking their walk up music. And they talk about the health benefits of drinking coffeeFollow 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.

Fire up the Star Spangled Banner, USA Baseball is headed back to the Olympics. Todd Frazier joins Starkville to explain how he went from the Pirates to Team USA in a matter of weeks. Frazier describes some of the wild moments of the qualifying tournament.Also on this episode, Jayson and Doug talk about Gerrit Cole's struggles trying to explain illegal substances and why the sticky stuff is causing major problems for Major League Baseball. Strange But True covers the history of players failing to touch first base like Ke'Bryan Hayes. All that plus trivia (of course!)Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Todd Frazier: @FlavaFraz21Follow 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.

The Yankees continue to struggle and Aaron Boone is visibly frustrated. Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster discuss what it all means for the manager's future in The Bronx. From there, a check in on the party atmosphere this weekend on Chicago's North Side. In the mailbag...-What can we expect from MLB's enforcement of illegal substances?-Will Max Scherzer be traded and could he end up back home in Missouri?-What could the Pirates get in return for Adam Frazier and Richard Rodriguez?-Do teams spend enough time on fundamentals like baserunning?-Will the sticky stuff have an impact on Hall of Fame voting?-Why didn't Johan Santana get more Hall of Fame consideration?Answers to 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: @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.

Derek VanRiper and Keith Law discuss the sticky-substance saga, Jarred Kelenic's return to Tacoma, the challenge of determining a player's readiness to contribute at the MLB level, and the surprising Giants. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee have some fresh hot takes on illegal substances on baseballs, if the humidor is good or bad for baseball and being aggressive on the first pitch.The big story right now in baseball in pitchers using illegal substances on baseballs to gain an edge over the batters. Hunter gives his thoughts on the situation and wonders why MLB is doing this now since it's been around for so long. He is a fan of pitchers having a good grip of the ball for safety reasons and doesn't think it is as big of a deal as it's being made out to be right now. They talk about more teams using the humidor this season and if it is good or bad for baseball. Hunter talks about playing games at Coors Field and how hitters loved it, but pitchers really didn't. They talk about how this season more players are being aggressive on the first pitch & the numbers show it. Hunter talks about his approach at the plate when he was playing and how things are different now then from when he was playing.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.

Jon "Boog" Sciambi makes the trip to Starkville from his new home in Chicago. He talks about replacing good friend Len Kasper in the Wrigley TV booth, the Cubs surprising start, why broadcasts are suffering from no player access, Lou Gehrig Day and the fight against ALS and more.Also on this episode, Jayson and Doug explain why Starkville wouldn't exist if writers weren't allowed in clubhouses back in the 80's. All of that, plus listener trivia with John Fisher and Strange But True.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterFollow Boog on Twitter: @BoogSciambi and at https://projectmainst.org/Follow John Fisher on Twitter: @JohnnyPhisherSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Major League Baseball may start cracking down on pitchers using illegal substances soon. Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster discuss that and who's to blame for the Yankees underperforming offense. Then in the mailbag...-Are Miguel Andujar, Gary Sanchez, Gleyber Torres and Clint Frazier destined to be dissapointments?-Can the Cubs maintain their great start?-Why do teams wait all the way to the deadline before making trades?-Should the Mets make a move now?-Is the NL East the worst division in MLB?-Should the Astros trade Carlos Correa to improve their bullpen?-Do the Brewers have the pitching to compete for a championship?-How is Bill Mazeroski in the Hall of Fame and Roger Maris not?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: @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.