The Windup: A show about Baseball

The Athletic's flagship baseball podcast features some of the best writers and thinkers in the game. With rumors, analytics, trivia, prospects, rankings and big name interviews, we've got you covered from Spring Training through the World Series. MONDAY: Starkville with Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville | WEDNESDAY: The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and friends

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Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the New York Knicks

We are excited to announce The Athletic's new podcast series - Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the New York Knicks . Hosted by hip-hop legend Chuck D, the series dives deep on the past 20 years of the Knicks. Shattered reveals never-heard-before stories about the Knicks, team owner James Dolan and the NBA, with interviews from dozens of voices including franchise legend Patrick Ewing. This is the first 5 minutes of episode one - a look at how the 90's Knicks team broke apart. To listen to the re...

Apr 07, 2021•6 min

Baseball's wild opening week and the hilarious broadcasting duo of Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow

Starkville: The first week of the 2021 MLB season has been filled with strange but true moments. Cody Bellinger home run that was an out, Miguel Cabrera sliding into 2nd on a home run in the snow and Shohei Ohtani's incredible performance on the mound and at the plate. Jayson and Doug cover all of that before being joined by Giants broadcasting legends Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow for a hilarious conversation about their careers and baseball today (33:15). Plus listener trivia and much more on t...

Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 14 min

MLB moves the All-Star Game out of Georgia, Francisco Lindor's impact on the shortstop market, and why there isn't a universal DH yet

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 question...

Apr 05, 2021•36 min

Francisco Lindor's extension and top prospects on Opening Day rosters

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: @KeithLaw Follow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hoste...

Apr 02, 2021•46 min

Previewing the MLB Season, Opening Day Stories and Season Predictions

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...

Apr 01, 2021•40 min

Theo Epstein is determined to fix baseball

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...

Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 21 min

MLB's biggest storylines in 2021, plus predictions and more on the debut episode

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.com To save on a subscription to The Athletic, visit theathletic.com/bas...

Mar 29, 2021•42 min

Welcome to The Athletic Baseball Show

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.

Mar 11, 2021•1 min

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