The Windup: A show about Baseball

Ken Rosenthal answers your questions every Monday on The Athletic Baseball Show. This week he starts off by weighing in on MLB's decision to move the All-Star Game out of Georgia this summer. Then it's into the mailbag...-How will Francisco Lindor's contract impact other shortstops like Trevor Story and Dansby Swanson?-Why hasn't baseball instituted the universal DH?-Should teams and players be panalized for getting COVID?-Can the Reds be trusted to develop their young talent?Those questions and much more. You can be a part of next week's show by leaving Ken a voicemail at 646-543-7072 or by leaving an email at tabaseballshow@theathletic.com.Subscribe to The Athletic at a special discounted price at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith Law and Derek VanRiper discuss Francisco Lindor's 10-year extension with the Mets, top prospects that found their way onto Opening Day Rosters -- including Jonathan India, Kyle Isbel and Jazz Chisholm --Bobby Witt Jr.'s proximity to the big leagues, and how teams might adjust to Randy Arozarena on the heels of his outstanding 2020.Follow Keith on Twitter: @KeithLawFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee is here and ready to wake you up with some hot takes on baseball, Opening Day stories and predictions for the upcoming season. Lots of interesting teams heading into the season and the guys gives their thoughts on who are the top dogs and what team's could surprise.Hunter tells a story about how his former teammate Lance Lynn goes from a cuddly bear to a werewolf on the day he starts. The guys tell some stories of their favorite Opening Day memories from on and off the field. And they gives some predictions of who will win the World Series and a crazy prediction that nobody would expect.Follow Hunter on Twitter: @hunterpenceFollow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbeeSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starkville: After breaking curses and bringing championships to the Red Sox and Cubs, Theo Epstein is now working to fix Major League Baseball. Starkville opens up in it’s new location and Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville welcome Theo to town. He explains why baseball is resistant to change and the guys break down the new rules coming to the minor leagues and how they can bring about a renaissance in the sport.Jayson and Doug also discuss what Opening Day means and whether or not Spring Training numbers matter at all. Listener Trivia is back with Ryan Thompson doing his best to stump Starkville.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Ryan Thompson on Twitter: @RThomps11Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the debut episode of The Athletic Baseball Show, Ken Rosenthal and Jayson Stark look ahead to Opening Day. Is anyone ready to play 162 games? Can Shohei Ohtani be Freddie Freeman and Gerrit Cole combined? What's in story for the Astros as fans return to the ballpark? Plus predictions and more!There are three ways to reach get your question to Ken... -Voicemail: 646-543-7072-Twitter: #AskKen-Email: tabaseballshow@gmail.comTo save on a subscription to The Athletic, visit theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming soon, The Athletic Baseball Show brings you the best of The Athletic on one podcast feed. Ken Rosenthal, Jayson Stark, Doug Glanville, Hunter Pence, Keith Law, Grant Brisbee, Derek VanRiper and more come together four days per week to guide you through the Major League Baseball season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.