The Windup: A show about Baseball

We're into June, and that means the buy/sell divide in advance of the trade deadline is starting to take shape. Michael Beller and Keith Law take a look at either side of that, including some teams on the former side that weren't necessarily expected to be contenders.The guys then turn their eyes to the standings, where they zero in on the A's keeping pace with the Astros, and the Mets putting some distance between themselves and the rest of the NL East, despite being the most injured team in the league. Finally, a quick check in on some of this season's most intriguing rooking starting pitchers.Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee are ready to give you a steaming cup of hot takes on the first third of the MLB season. Who are the surprising teams, who has disappointed and who is leading baseball in homers.The guys break down the team that they each think can make a run the rest of the season to make the playoffs. They break down if the Giants are for real or just having a lucky start to their season. The 2 Chicago teams are looking good so far and they both expect big things from them the rest of the way. The MLB Home Run Race is very exciting with lots of young stars at the top of the list. A lot of Jrs- Guerrero Jr, Tatis Jr & Acuna Jr. They discuss how Vlad Jr has really worked hard this offseason and it has really showed so far a third of the way thru the season.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.

Jayson and Doug welcome Ken Rosenthal and Britt Ghiroli to Starkville for a roundtable discussion on the season’s first two months. They draft the game’s best young players and try to figure out how MLB can help them and everyone else in the game shine.Javy Baez was once one of the games elite young players. He’s still a magician as he showed with his steal of first base in Pittsburgh. Joe West has been an umpire for longer than anyone ever. Doug has stories and Jayson has stats to mark West’s big milestone.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.

This week on the mailbag, Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster discuss the rash of injuries across baseball and how some teams, like the Mets, are overcoming injuries and contending. Inside the mailbag...-After Erik Kratz's allegations that more teams have cheated to steal signs in recent years, will baseball look into the claims or move on?-What does the ideal MLB playoff bracket look like?-Would moving the mound back do more harm than good to hitters?-Where did all the bunting go?-Is Yadier Molina the "champion of home-crowd adoration?"-Favorite Expos memories?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 Yankees' latest bout with the injury bug, the Rays' decision to trade Willy Adames, Taylor Walls getting the call before Vidal Bruján and Wander Franco, Rich Hill's recent run of dominance, Alek Manoah's promotion, and Keith's first mock for the 2021 MLB Draft. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee are back with some more hot coffee and baseball talk. They talk about Hunter as a player vs fan, approaches at the plate & important Glue Guys for contenders. Hunter talks about the difference he has felt as a player vs him as a just a fan of baseball this season. Hunter talks about how he went about his approach at the plate vs certain pitchers and how thinking too much at the plate isn't always a good thing. The guys talk about some of the important glue guys for some of the main contenders. Hunter has a different view on how he came up with his glue guys. They talk about ball player body language and how Hunter thinks that is a very big key to a glue guy on a team. And they talk about the amazing season that Giants SS Brandon Crawford is having this season.Follow Hunter on Twitter: @hunterpenceFollow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jayson and Doug are ready to throw out some unwritten rules and maybe some written ones too! They discuss Yermin Mercedes' 3-0 crush (2:00) and Doug's hatred for the first base line (1:10:40). Plus Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom visits Starkville to talk (12:07)...-The Red Sox hot start and surprising starting pitching-The challenging start to his tenure in Boston-Bringing back Alex Cora this year-Looking back on trading Mookie-Majoring in Latin Classics-Choosing Kevin Cash over Doug for Rays manager job-Making up for the Red Sox organization's history of racismThat and more, plus listener trivia with @aspiegler11 (1:03:10).Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Monday mailbag, Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster discuss all the sticky stuff pitchers are putting on baseballs and why it's time for MLB to do more about it. Then in the mailbag:-Could Mike Trout try to force a trade out of LA?-Who should Yankees target to replace Hicks?-What areas should the Mets target before the trade deadline?-Has Tony La Russa lost the White Sox clubhouses?-Is Xander Bogaerts the best offensive SS in the game?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 $1 per month by visiting theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derek VanRiper and Keith Law discuss a lengthy absence for Mike Trout, the Angels' outfield prospects waiting in the wings at Triple-A, new homers for Yoshi Tsutsugo and Albert Pujols, the early performance of Logan Gilbert and Jarred Kelenic, unwritten rules vs. ump shows, and dominant starts to the minor-league season from Alek Manoah and Hunter Greene. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month to start: theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drew Robinson joins the Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee this week to talk about his inspirational comeback story & how he wants to get "the message" out there to people dealing with mental health problems. He lost his right eye in a suicide attempt last year and fought his way back to make the opening day roster for the San Francisco Giants' Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento. He recently hit his first homer after coming back. He talks about how amazing it was to get all the calls and texts and all the social media love about his return to the field. He wants to get out the message about giving out good energy and love to everyone and not getting down. He gives advice to young players coming up in baseball and how you need to put in the hard work all the time to make it in life.Hunter and Grant talk about the Giants-Dodgers rivalry and how Hunter could tell the fans were way more into the games with the Dodgers then most other games. And they break down the current standings and Hunter talks about a team that everyone should look out for. Follow Hunter on Twitter: @hunterpenceFollow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbeeFollow Drew on Twitter: @DrewrobbbSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1 per month for 6 monthsFollow Hunter on Twitter: @hunterpenceFollow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbeeFollow Drew on Twitter: @DrewrobbbSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1 per month for 6 months Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.