Ken Rosenthal pinch hits for Doug this week. He and Jayson ponder what baseball feat today could possibly compare to the impact that Cal Ripken Junior's ironman streak had on sports fans? The Jeff Francoeur joins the show to talk about the streaking Braves as Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta this weekend. In Strange But True Jayson and Ken remember Sam Horn's lone triple and dive into the Astros immaculate innings. All that and trivia with Paul "Hembo" Hembekides! Follow Jayson on Twitter: @ja...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Tim McMaster and Ken Rosenthal are back with another mailbag episode but before answering your questions Ken reflects on a Cardinals franchise that's always in contention despite never drafting high. He also talks about Lorenzo Cain who was DFA'd by the Brewers this weekend. Then in the mailbag... -Who will the Mets target at the deadline? -Will vaccination status be a factor at the deadline? -Why are teams stealing more bases? -Explain the succession drama in Baltimore -Santiago Espinal is unde...
Jun 20, 2022•32 min
DVR and Keith discuss the Tigers' recent slide and the overall progress in their rebuilding effort before checking in on other non-contenders including the A's, Orioles, Royals and Pirates in search of players taking a step forward this season, and potential players on the move at the trade deadline. Plus, Keith has a new set of rankings for the 2022 MLB Draft class! Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get six months of The Athletic for just $1 per month at t...
Jun 17, 2022•54 min
Britt and DVR discuss the complications of a long-term deal for Juan Soto with the Nationals with a change in ownership looming, progress for Max Scherzer as the Mets' try to hold off two charging NL East foes, the White Sox's mounting injuries, a largely ignored second-place squad in Texas, past-year leaderboard fun, and their picks for a bronze medal winner in the NL Central. Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Subscri...
Jun 16, 2022•50 min
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. (Marc is off this week) Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys discuss the firing of Joe Maddon by the Angels, the exciting 3-team NL West race & if the Mets and/or Yankees will make a big dumb trade. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig -Get six months of The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathle...
Jun 15, 2022•47 min
Mets manager Buck Showalter returns to Starkville. He gets into the Mets hot start to the season, managing today's star players, the challenge of the NL East, Shakira and much more. Jayson and Doug play mid-season over/unders and explain the Strange But True connection between Joe Girardi and Joe Maddon's firings. All that plus trivia! Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanville Follow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Get six months of The Athletic for just $1 p...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Since we last brought you the mailbag, Joe Girardi and Joe Maddon have both been fired. The Phillies have been on a tear since they made the move, the Angels haven't. Plus Southsiders are chanting to "Fire Tony" during White Sox games. Could La Russa be next? Tim McMaster and Ken Rosenthal discuss that and then open the mailbag... -How much of the decision to let Ohtani pitch and hit come from Maddon? -Could players leave money in contracts for teams to give to other players? -Have the Yankees c...
Jun 13, 2022•32 min
DVR and Keith discuss Gabriel Moreno's promotion to Toronto, a loaded group of catching prospects, Kevin Gausman's excellent first half, the Yankees' looming decision to make a long-term deal with Aaron Judge, Shane McClanahan's ascent to 'ace' status, improvement to 'stuff' at minor-league levels, and Kumar Rocker's bid to be selected in the first round of the 2022 draft. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get six months of The Athletic for just $1 per mont...
Jun 10, 2022•59 min
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Angels' decision to fire Joe Maddon, the 2022 ceiling for the team amidst a franchise-record losing streak, which currently above .500 teams are most susceptible to a similar collapse, and skepticism about the Giants despite their growing recent track record of exceeding expectations. Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli Follow DVR on Twitter: @D...
Jun 09, 2022•52 min
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. (Grant is off this week) Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys discuss the Phillies firing Manager Joe Girardi, if the 2 New York teams dominating MLB so far is a good or bad thing and some of the Rays players opting out of a Pride Night event at the ballpark. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig -Get six...
Jun 08, 2022•32 min
It's a full house in Starkville this week. First, ESPN's Tim Kurkjian talks about being elected to the Hall of Fame. He learned he had been chosen one day before finding out his brother has ALS. He shares all of that emotion and then helps Jayson and Doug out in the Strange But True segment. Then, another hall of fame sportswriter, Bob Ryan joins the show with Bill Chuck to talk about their new book, 'In Scoring Position.' Bob and Bill also attempt to stump the hosts with this week's trivia ques...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 29 min
DVR and Keith put the Phillies and Mariners on the stage in the latest 'Overreaction Theatre' before discussing several rookie pitchers including Spencer Strider, Aaron Ashby, Roansy Contreras, A.J. Puk, Jhoan Duran, and more. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get six months of The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 03, 2022•52 min
With DVR off, Britt takes the reins. She and Eno start with the surging Mets. Is the NL East race over at the beginning of June and what's wrong with the Braves? The Reds had a winning month of May making the Royals the worst team in baseball. Eno explains the flaws on KC's roster. Finally the episode checks in on the latest gossip surrounding baseball's fantasy football soap opera. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Su...
Jun 02, 2022•48 min
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys discuss the crazy Tommy Pham-Joc Pederson slap heard around the world over fantasy football rules & what do the guys think of this year's version of the Phillies. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig -Get six months of The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathl...
Jun 01, 2022•48 min
Whether it's Jack Bauer on The Simpsons or X-Files on Cops, everyone loves a great crossover episode. We're paying tribute to those classics by bringing together Starkville and Ken's Mailbag for a Memorial Day special. Ken, Jayson and Doug talk about the teams and players they like and don't like so far this season. Then the guys join forces to answer some mailbag questions before finishing up with a fantasy football driven Strange But True. Finally Doug talks long-term baseball grudges. Follow ...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 16 min
DVR and Keith put the White Sox's offense and the Giants' run prevention woes on the stage in the latest 'Overreaction Theatre' before discussing the big May improvements from Julio Rodríguez and Bobby Witt Jr., the continued success of Jeremy Peña, and the quiet production of Keibert Ruiz during his rookie campaign in D.C. Finally, they take a look back at the 2012 Draft in the wake of Keith's re-draft mock. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get six months...
May 27, 2022•54 min
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Twins as the most surprising division leader as May winds down, what has gone right so far in Minnesota, the Padres’ strong start to 2022 despite the absence of Fernando Tatis Jr., and if MLB might ever consider a revenue-sharing plan based on placement in the standings. Plus, Eno takes a silver medal in an unusual way, the trio discusses how the Ghost Runner rule has worked out so far, and wonder if the Joey Votto turnaround is in progress. Follow Eno on Twitter: ...
May 26, 2022•50 min
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys discuss if they think Juan Soto will be traded by the Nationals, Adley Rutschman being called up by the Orioles & the aftermath of the Tim Anderson Josh Donaldson comments. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig -Get six months of The Athletic for just $1 per month ...
May 25, 2022•42 min
The voice of the White Sox and Peacock for MLB, Jason Benetti, returns to Starkville after calling an eventful weekend of games. First he was in the Bronx for Saturday's Yankees-White Sox game and Josh Donaldson-Tim Anderson situation. After a harrowing car ride to JFK, he was back at it calling breakfast baseball in Pittsburgh as Yadi Molina took the mound and Albert Pujols homered twice. Throw in some Pujols doubles trivia and this is an episode you don't want to miss. Follow Jayson on Twitter...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Ken and Tim start the show by discussing the player who helped make the Orioles competitive ten years ago, and the player the franchise hopes can do it now. Manny Machado and Adley Rutschman are both having memorable seasons. Then it's on to the mailbag... -Will the Blue Jays be able to sign their young core long term? -Is baseball trying to eliminate three true outcomes? -Why do current players have so many moving parts in their swings? -Will players try to make pitchers eligible as hitters to ...
May 23, 2022•35 min
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss a few 2022 breakouts including the early step forward from Jazz Chisholm Jr. in Miami, pitchers that have exceeded expectations, continued complaints about the baseball, a surprisingly quiet offense in Toronto, the expected impact of Max Scherzer's injury on the Mets, and adjustments made by Nolan Arenado that have pushed him back toward MVP-level production at the plate. Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Follow Eno on ...
May 20, 2022•52 min
DVR and Keith discuss Keith's first 2022 MLB Mock Draft including a somewhat surprising projection for the Orioles' choice at 1.1, one potential riser into the Top 10 overall, and balancing risk and reward with pitchers recovering from Tommy John surgery. Plus, the Mariners' decision to send Jarred Kelenic back to Triple-A, Jarren Duran's quick return to the minors, and an opportunity for MJ Melendez to carve out a larger 2022 role while Salvador Pérez is on the IL. Follow Keith on Twitter: @kei...
May 19, 2022•55 min
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee and Andy McCullough. Each week we will yammer with a guest about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. This week we are joined by Athletic Senior MLB Writer Stephen Nesbitt. The guys revisit their hot takes from the beginning of the season, they talk about the greatness of Ohtani and what's their thoughts on no-hitter losses and combined no-hitters. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Stephen on Twitter:...
May 18, 2022•44 min
Doug was in St. Louis on Sunday along with this week's guest Jon "Boog" Sciambi to witness Albert Pujols pitching against the Giants. Jayson and the guys talk about that wild game and muchh more with Boog. Strange But True dives deeper into Christian Yelich's affinity for cycling against the Reds. Forget about killing the win, our trivia question celebrates pitchers who piled them up. Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanville Follow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcM...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Don't look now but offensive numbers are UP across MLB in recent weeks. Tim McMaster and Ken Rosenthal discuss why. Then it's on to the mailbag... -Is there proof that pitching limits lead to better health? -Is it too soon to panic over the Mariners start? -Could a ball/strike challenge system help the game? -Do hitting coaches matter? -Tweaking the 3-batter pitching rule -Do ballplayers care what's going on with other clubs? -Should Red Sox go into full sell mode? -Would the Cardinals trade Nol...
May 16, 2022•36 min
In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2022•20 min
With DVR away, Eno takes over hosting duties so anything could happen. He and Britt discuss Reid Detmers' unlikely no-hitter. Then Britt gives the background to her feel good story about Indians minor leaguer Frank Lopez. After that, they discuss what makes a perfect baseball broadcast booth and how ESPN's nerdcast will be remembered. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get six months of The Athletic for just $1 per mont...
May 12, 2022•52 min
In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at home and how memorabilia is shifting from physical to digital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 11, 2022•23 min
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee and Andy McCullough. Each week, we will yammer with a guest about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. This week we are joined by The Athletic's Dodgers Writer Fabian Ardaya. The guys discuss the 1st place LA Dodgers, who are the most surprising team's of the first month of the season and who they think are the most disappointing teams. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Fabian on Twitter: @FabianArday...
May 11, 2022•46 min
Dusty Baker is back in Starkville for the third time fresh off his 2000th win as a Major League manager. He reflects back on his managerial career and what has changed over the years. He explains why older managers can still get it done and how he has related to star players over the years. Also on this episode, Jayson forces Doug to relive the heartbreak of being on the 2003 Cubs. Plus Strange But True and listener trivia. Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvil...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 11 min
