The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee is back for another week and the guys break down Hunter's time in Colorado for the All-Star Game. Hunter was on the field for BP of the HR Derby and was amazed at some of the shots hit. The both really enjoy the new bracket format of the Derby and the production that MLB puts on for it. Ohtani was the big favorite, but was knocked out by Juan Soto in Round 1. The guys talk about how amazing Juan Soto is for only being a 22 year old playe...
Jul 15, 2021•42 min
An All-Star edition of Starkville, recorded in the parking lot of Denver International Airport. What could possibly go wrong? Jayson and Doug hand out first-half awards and debate whether pitchers not named Ohtani should be considered for MVP. Then Baseball America's JJ Cooper joins the show to breakdown the MLB Draft and Futures Game. How are teams evaluating amateur talent knowing that sticky stuff may be in use? Finally, in this week's Strange But True, the story behind Daniel Camarena's unli...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Jose Altuve caps an electric Yankees-Astros series with ANOTHER walk-off home run. Ken Rosenthal talk about that and why so many All-Stars have chosen to skip the game this year. Then it's on to the mailbag... -What kind of rebuild are the Cubs looking at? -Could Albert Pujols hit his 700th homer in a Cardinals uniform? -Will the Astros ignore the luxury tax and make a deadline splash? -Can the Angels make the postseason? -Can the Phillies find someone to take Vince Velasquez? -With starting pit...
Jul 12, 2021•29 min
DVR and Keith discuss the Reds as the biggest threat to the Brewers in the NL Central, Cleveland's uncertain direction as the trade deadline approaches in Year 1 of the post-Lindor era, the team most likely to track down the Mets in the NL East, and the final adjustments to Keith's mock draft before the real thing gets underway Sunday night. Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Subscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo: theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on...
Jul 09, 2021•49 min
The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee go inside the All-Star Game, all the festivities and what made it so special to Hunter. Hunter was a 4 time All-Star and it was a big moment in his baseball career to get the nod. The guys talk about how it was interesting when the ASG was about home-field advantage and how it really meant more to some player then others. He talks about some of his favorite and least favorite moments from his All-Star experiences. He was one of the guys ...
Jul 08, 2021•47 min
As baseball reaches the midway point in the 2021 season, Jayson and Doug welcome Ken Rosenthal and Eno Sarris to Starkville for a roundtable discussion about what happened in the first half and what's coming soon. Who's been disappointing? Who's been a surprise? Who will buy or sell at the deadline? Over/under's for the second half. All of that, plus strikeout trivia, what to do with Shohei Ohtani in the All-Star Game and Strange But True. Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitt...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster talk about the banged up Nationals and what Trevor Bauer's administrative leave could mean for the Dodgers. Then they open up the mailbag: -Would a tackier baseball really help with MLB's sticky stuff problem? -Is Joe Girardi to blame for the Phillies' bullpen problems and can they be fixed? -Does baseball need to redo the Triple Crown? -Why are so many young star players coming out of the Dominican Republic? -Does the Indians front office get enough credit? -Is ML...
Jul 05, 2021•33 min
DVR and Keith discuss the disappointing first-half from the Angels, Cardinals and Yankees, and try to sort out the best path for each club as the trade deadline approaches at the end of the month before discussing the Futures Game rosters, and the first team NCAA championship in Mississippi State school history. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Jul 02, 2021•48 min
The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee have a fresh cup of hot baseball takes. They talk about unsung 1st half players, why bullpens are so important and why you should avoid the Rays if they call you for a trade. The guys talk about how impressive the Giants have been this season so far, along with the Dodgers and Padres. They talk about some of the unsung players on some of the top teams in baseball in the first half of the season. They talk about pitching is contagious kin...
Jul 01, 2021•45 min
Cardinals reliever Andrew Miller visits Starkville for a thoughtful discussion on sticky stuff and where we go from here. Also, Jayson and Doug are ready to replace the name ghost runner, but what should the extra-innings baserunner be named? This week's Strange But True takes a closer look at the Giants thirteen inning 7-run explosion against the Angels that included the American League team not using the DH and a National League team using the DH. All that plus Glanville inspired trivia! Follo...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Ken Rosenthal was at Cubs-Dodgers this weekend and has thoughts on both teams. Ken and Tim McMaster also discuss MLB's enforcement of illegal substances one week into the league's crackdown. Then, we open up the mailbag... -Is the Mariner's rebuild on track? -Why isn't Josh Donaldson being treated the way Mike Fiers was during the Astros cheating scandal? -Will we ever see left handed players playing catcher or on the left side of the infield? -Why don't MLB players hold out for new contracts li...
Jun 28, 2021•40 min
DVR and Keith discuss the highly-anticipated arrival of Wander Franco, where he would go in an open universe re-draft of all MLB players, Matt Manning’s first two starts with the Tigers, the possibility of another great young starter falling to Detroit at No. 3 in next month’s draft, and the position players most likely to debut in the big leagues now that Super Two considerations have waned. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to The Athletic just ...
Jun 25, 2021•50 min
The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence and Grant Brisbee are back and ready to talk about some of the big stories going on in baseball. This episode they talk about MLB starting to check pitchers for substances, Shohei Ohtani's amazing season & how defense is a big key for good teams. MLB started this week to check pitchers for substances during games. Some interesting reactions from Max Scherzer and Sergio Romo so far. They talk about the back and forth between Scherzer and Joe Giradi. Shoh...
Jun 24, 2021•46 min
We've covered MLB's sticky stuff problem from just about every angle, but what about the impact on sports betting? Jeopardy legend and professional sports gambler James Holzhauer visits Starkville to discuss it. James also explains his new role at The Athletic, talks about growing up a Cubs fan and dreaming of running an MLB front office, and of course tries his luck at Doug Glanville trivia. James also tries to help Jayson and Doug snap their losing streak on listener trivia! Throw in a segment...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 23 min
MLB's enforcement of pitchers using illegal substances is here. Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster discuss what we can expect as pitchers and umpires adapt. Then in the mailbag... -How will the lack of sticky stuff impact the pitching trade market? -Will the Rays replace Glasnow by trade or look internally? -Does Zack Wheeler deserve Cy Young consideration? -Will the Rockies trade any players not named Story? -What's an award MLB should hand out that it doesn't right now? -Ken's favorite MLB career ...
Jun 21, 2021•31 min
Derek VanRiper and Keith Law discuss a few surprises in San Diego, including the disappointing results from Blake Snell and Trent Grisham's ascent toward stardom. Plus, the separation of the Red Sox and Rays from the Yankees and Jays in the AL East, Xander Bogaerts as one of the baseball's most overlooked big-market stars, and Division 1 schools that have recently dropped baseball. Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Jun 18, 2021•47 min
The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee are back with another hot cup of baseball takes. They are going to talk about some players that are putting up crazy stats so far this season & the art of picking the right walk-up music. Vlad Jr is leading MLB in 2 of 3 of the main categories for the Triple Crown in baseball. He had a great offseason workout plan and it's showing so far this season. He is a much different player then his dad was. Zach Wheeler of the Phillies is putt...
Jun 17, 2021•45 min
Fire up the Star Spangled Banner, USA Baseball is headed back to the Olympics. Todd Frazier joins Starkville to explain how he went from the Pirates to Team USA in a matter of weeks. Frazier describes some of the wild moments of the qualifying tournament. Also on this episode, Jayson and Doug talk about Gerrit Cole's struggles trying to explain illegal substances and why the sticky stuff is causing major problems for Major League Baseball. Strange But True covers the history of players failing t...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 15 min
The Yankees continue to struggle and Aaron Boone is visibly frustrated. Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster discuss what it all means for the manager's future in The Bronx. From there, a check in on the party atmosphere this weekend on Chicago's North Side. In the mailbag... -What can we expect from MLB's enforcement of illegal substances? -Will Max Scherzer be traded and could he end up back home in Missouri? -What could the Pirates get in return for Adam Frazier and Richard Rodriguez? -Do teams spe...
Jun 14, 2021•39 min
Derek VanRiper and Keith Law discuss the sticky-substance saga, Jarred Kelenic's return to Tacoma, the challenge of determining a player's readiness to contribute at the MLB level, and the surprising Giants. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 11, 2021•51 min
The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee have some fresh hot takes on illegal substances on baseballs, if the humidor is good or bad for baseball and being aggressive on the first pitch. The big story right now in baseball in pitchers using illegal substances on baseballs to gain an edge over the batters. Hunter gives his thoughts on the situation and wonders why MLB is doing this now since it's been around for so long. He is a fan of pitchers having a good grip of the ball for...
Jun 10, 2021•40 min
Jon "Boog" Sciambi makes the trip to Starkville from his new home in Chicago. He talks about replacing good friend Len Kasper in the Wrigley TV booth, the Cubs surprising start, why broadcasts are suffering from no player access, Lou Gehrig Day and the fight against ALS and more. Also on this episode, Jayson and Doug explain why Starkville wouldn't exist if writers weren't allowed in clubhouses back in the 80's. All of that, plus listener trivia with John Fisher and Strange But True. Follow Jays...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Major League Baseball may start cracking down on pitchers using illegal substances soon. Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster discuss that and who's to blame for the Yankees underperforming offense. Then in the mailbag... -Are Miguel Andujar, Gary Sanchez, Gleyber Torres and Clint Frazier destined to be dissapointments? -Can the Cubs maintain their great start? -Why do teams wait all the way to the deadline before making trades? -Should the Mets make a move now? -Is the NL East the worst division in M...
Jun 07, 2021•33 min
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 t...
Jun 04, 2021•51 min
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...
Jun 03, 2021•39 min
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 ...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 20 min
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 Mol...
May 31, 2021•35 min
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: @keithlaw Follow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 28, 2021•52 min
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 som...
May 27, 2021•42 min
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 ove...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 28 min
