The Windup: A show about Baseball

It's a busy week in Starkville! White Sox broadcaster Jason Benetti joins the show to talk about the White Sox, working with Bill Walton and his journey as a broadcaster with Cerebral Palsy.Listener Trivia takes it up a notch when the answer to the question joins the show! Also, Jayson and Doug talk about Girardi's "next question" rant, Pujols to the Dodgers and Ohtani (of course!). They even squeeze in a Strange by True.Learn more about Cerebral Palsy at https://www.yourcpf.org/Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterFollow Jason Benetti on Twitter: @jasonbenettiSubscribe 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 Monday mailbag, Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster discuss why the Padres are being forced to play shorthanded while other teams had games postponed. Then it's on to the mailbag:-Could Tony Gwynn hit with today's shifts and pitching velocity?-Is Shohei Ohtani more likely to have a 4-homer game or a no-hitter in his career?-What will the Giants do at the deadline?-What's going on with the Rockies?-Why isn't Carlos Rodon getting more credit?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.

Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s expansion into the U.K., how the team got through the shutdown of sports and challenges that lay ahead. Writers, Marcus Thompson, Anthony Slater, Zach Harper and David Aldridge give their thoughts on that process as well.For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s first steps into the marketplace. The challenges they met selling this idea to investors, and journalists they were trying to recruit, specifically with the expansion into the Bay Area. Writers, Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater give their thoughts on that process as well.For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann about how they met, how an idea for better sports coverage materialized into a significant media player in the sports landscape and the spirit at the heart of The Athletic’s culture. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derek VanRiper and Keith Law discuss the promotion of Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert to Seattle, changes in what teams are looking for in young pitchers, the struggles of the Twins, Randy Arozarena's quiet start, and a new No. 1 atop Keith's 2021 MLB Draft Prospect Rankings. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe 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 has a hot new cup of podcast breaking down if some of the early surprise teams are contenders & pretenders. Both guys agree that the Red Sox and the Giants are the 2 biggest surprise teams so far this season. They are both doing things a little differently. The Red Sox have a potent offense and their pitching has been in the middle of the pack. The Giants have had really good pitching and the hitting has been decent so far. Some other teams that have been surprises are the Phillies, A's & Mets. When fully healthy, the guys think the Mets could be the best team in baseball. And the guys take a few #ASKHUNTER questions.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 Angels manager Joe Maddon back to Starkville for a return visit. Less than a week after the team DFA'd Albert Pujols, Maddon opens up about the decision, how it went down and how the team has responded. He also explains the club's philosophy in using Shohei Ohtani this year, how Mike Trout could take on more of a leadership roll and how golf and the "GGA" is helping the team bond on the road.Jayson and Doug also discuss the Mets latest missteps with Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil and the New York City rat or raccoon. That plus Strange but True and trivia!Join the athletic now for just $3.99 per month by visiting 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 Ronald Acuna's injury and how it could have been avoided and what took Shane Greene so long to find a team. Then it's on to the mailbag:-Is Albert Pujols' contract the worst in MLB history?-Are no-hitters becoming too common?-Can Shohei Ohani do this all season?-What's the ideal pitch clock time?-Will MLB ever fire umpires for bad calls?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 Angels' decision to designate Albert Pujols for assignment -- and the incredible start to his Hall-of-Fame career -- before discussing the surprising development of John Means in the wake of his no-hitter earlier this week, and the Dodgers' pitching depth in the wake of Dustin May's season-ending elbow injury. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Derek 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.