The Keith Law Show

Keith is joined by Josh Levin, National editor at Slate, host of the ‘ONE YEAR: 1977’ podcast, to discuss the story of Mary Shane, the first full-time female broadcaster for a Major League Baseball team, and Josh’s book ‘The Queen: The Forgotten Life Behind an American Myth’.Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Josh on Twitter: @josh_levin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith is joined by Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs to discuss their takeaways from the 2021 MLB Draft, including Eric’s pick for which teams put together the best draft class, pitching-heavy approaches, the Dodgers’ best on their development group, and which prospects from this group will immediately join Eric’s Top 100 Prospects list. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Eric on Twitter: @longenhagen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith is joined by Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com to discuss the upcoming MLB Draft including the surprisingly unsettled nature of the top of the board, the potential early first-round slide of Kumar Rocker, Jonathan's pick for the third-ranked college pitcher behind Rocker and Jack Leiter, and more. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Jonathan on Twitter: @JonathanMayo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Kurkjian, an investigative reporter and author of 'Master Thieves,' digs into the infamous Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist, revealing how art theft intertwined with Boston's crime scene in the 90s. He discusses the audacious theft by men posing as police, valued at nearly a billion dollars, and the lasting impact on Boston’s cultural identity. Kurkjian also sheds light on the complexities of stolen art, organized crime, and the ongoing mystery surrounding the missing masterpieces that still baffle investigators today.

Keith is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Hinton to discuss her latest book ‘America on Fire: The Untold History of Police Violence and Black Rebellion Since the 1960s’ including the important distinction between rebellion and rioting, the subsequent policy cycle of expanded policing, and Cairo, Illinois as an example of the devastating effects of racism on a community. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Dr. Hinton on Twitter: @elizabhinton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith is joined by Will Leitch to discuss Will’s recently-released novel ‘How Lucky’, including the creation of the book’s main character, Daniel, how Will ‘subverted’ the rules of a thriller, and the decision to have the story take place in Athens, Georgia. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Will on Twitter: @williamfleitch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith is joined by Dr. Peter Hotez to discuss the current state of the pandemic, what to say to those who are choosing not to get vaccinated, and how baseball (and other sports) might respond better to the pandemic going forward. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Dr. Hotez on Twitter: @PeterHotez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith is joined by Zach Buchanan of The Athletic to discuss big changes in the Pioneer League, Pavin Smith's step forward, Daulton Varsho's very limited role, the state of the NL West through two months, and options for Arizona with the sixth overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. Rundown2:15 Big Changes in the Pioneer League8:48 Is There Any Good News with the D-backs?11:52 Pavin Smith’s Steps Forward15:06 Why Doesn’t Daulton Varsho Play More?17:21 Stacking Up the NL West Through Two Months26:06 Considerations for the D-backs w/Sixth Overall PickFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Zach on Twitter: @ZHBuchananSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month to start: theathletic.com/klaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith is joined by John Tomase of NBC Sports Boston to discuss the Mookie Betts trade, whether the Red Sox will spend on starting pitching in the near future, and their options with the fourth pick in the 2021 draft, before sharing some of their favorite board games from the past year. Rundown3:03 Revisiting the Mookie Betts Trade10:36 Will the Red Sox Spend for Pitching in the Near Future?14:56 Considerations for Boston at No. 4 Overall 19:48 Which GMs Should be Panicking Right Now?29:09 John & Keith’s Recent Go-To Board GamesFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow John on Twitter: @jtomaseSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/klaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith is joined by University of Louisville catcher Henry Davis to discuss his offensive approach, adjustments that opposing pitchers have made to him, his ongoing work as a game caller, and the best pizza back home in New York. Keith also answers several draft and prospect-related mailbag questions. Rundown2:02 Henry Davis Interview Begins4:21 Henry's Offensive Approach6:15 Are Teams Pitching You Differently This Season?9:31 Learning How to Call Games11:43 Best Pizza Back Home; Keith's Pick in Louisville15:27 Keith's Mailbag Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.