Ken spent Saturday in D.C. with the Nationals so we're recording early with the latest news on Juan Soto, Also, how were the Mariners able to deal for Luis Castillo? Those topics plus your questions... -Could Braves make move for Soto? -Three team Soto/Tatis proposal? -Who's to blame for Nats inability to build around Soto? -What position is most valued at deadline and in draft? -What happens to Pujols' personal service contract with Angels? -What should the Braves do with Ian Anderson? -Could O...
Jul 31, 2022•27 min
Hey TABS fans - Our friends at No Dunks, Inc have launched a new baseball podcast, No Bunts. We'll be dropping in episodes on the TABS feed from time to time. The first one is a fun interview with Mets pitcher Trevor May who joined No Bunts to discuss the possibility of a World Series matchup vs. the Yankees, the Red Sox's horrendous weekend, the MLB Trade Deadline, getting rid of the DH, which baseball players are the best at basketball, creating YouTube/TikTok videos, Animal Crossing, streamin...
Jul 30, 2022•50 min
Keith and DVR discuss the trade that sent Andrew Benintendi to the Yankees, the Royals' internal replacement options and the pitching prospects that went back to Kansas City in the deal, two new emerging sellers with the Giants and Red Sox recent slides, long-term concern about the health of Mike Trout, and more success from the Guardians' pitching development machine. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Jul 29, 2022•48 min
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss a few potentially active teams for the MLB trade deadline that could take the league by surprise. Will the Marlins aggressively move pitching to bolster their position player core? Could the Guardians swoop in as a shocking team to acquire Juan Soto? Is Tarik Skubal actually available in the right deal with the Tigers? And, how bright is the future in Arizona? Plus, the trio discusses the Yankees' brief July swoon, and their biggest needs with the trade deadline appr...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr
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 latest rumors about Juan Soto & if they think he will be traded by the Trade Deadline or will it wait till the offseason. They also talk about if there are some teams that are going to "thread the needle" at the Trade Deadline. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter...
Jul 27, 2022•46 min
Doug's flying solo this week with Jayson enjoying some time off after Hall of Fame weekend. Orioles broadcaster Melanie Newman joins the show! She talks about the surprising 2022 Orioles and how they've managed to surprise the league. She also shares her journey through the minor leagues to a big league broadcast booth, the value of sharing the personal stories behind players and what her father meant in helping her to break down barriers in the game. All that, plus listener trivia and more! Fol...
Jul 26, 2022•47 min
Despite the Red Sox brutal home sweep to the Blue Jays, Ken says don't put them in the sellers bin just yet. Tim and Ken also talk Hall of Fame before opening up the mailbag: -Could players talk to broadcasters in regular season games? -Expanding the All-Star break -Cardinals legends finish the season in Pittsburgh -Mets fits at the deadline? -Could Braves trade Ozuna? -Insurance for big contracts? -Player development ideas? -Changing ballparks for climate change? Those questions and more! To be...
Jul 25, 2022•35 min
Cooperstown will become Big Papi-town this weekend as the Baseball Hall of Fame opens its doors to Red Sox legend David Ortiz. To get us ready former teammates Kevin Millar and Bronson Arroyo visit Starkville to share stories of Ortiz's early days in Boston in 2003 and 2004 when he made the transformation into a superstar. Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Follow Kevin Millar on Twitter: @KMillar15 Follow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Hosted on Acas...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Keith and DVR discuss several early takeaways from the 2022 MLB Draft including the O's decision to take Jackson Holliday with the first overall pick, the Rangers' surprising selection of Kumar Rocker at No. 3, the teams that might have benefited from having a few more options than expected in Round 1 as a result. Plus, the Cubs' choice of Cade Horton on the heels of an excellent finish to his 2022 college season, Cam Collier's slide to the Reds at No. 18 overall, and much more. Follow Keith on ...
Jul 21, 2022•59 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. This week the guys are going to talk a lot about Derbies. They talk about how much fun the Home Run Derby was this year with Juan Soto beating Julio Rodriguez in the final and how the Juan Soto Derby is heating up as trade talk explodes this week. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @Ma...
Jul 20, 2022•44 min
Stephen J. Nesbitt, Sam Blum and Steve Berman are joined by listeners for a Live Room reaction to the American League's 3-2 win in the 2022 Midsummer Classic. Follow Stephen: @stephenjnesbitt Follow Sam: @SamBlum3 Follow Steve: @BASportsGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 20, 2022•29 min
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss a few potential upgrades to All-Star Week, including an idea to give the MLB Draft and the Futures Game a greater spotlight, before examining a few potential fits for an in-season Juan Soto trade, the impact of Chris Sale's finger injury on the Red Sox's playoff hopes, and the disappearance of the knuckleball. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the firs...
Jul 19, 2022•52 min
Yes, the usual suspects will all be in on Juan Soto before next month's trade deadline, but Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster explain why the market will expand beyond the rich. Then in the mailbag... -Bring back the Old-Timers Game? -Explaining how teams determine the Player To Be Named Later -Do teams worry about trading for catchers? -Should Giants buy or sell? -What will Dansby Swanson's next contract look like? -Will Pirates be able to build around Oneil Cruz? Those questions and more! To be a...
Jul 18, 2022•31 min
Keith and DVR discuss the potential Trade Deadline approach of the defending champions in Atlanta, and whether they will follow a similar script to their 2021 moves. Could other teams currently on the bubble for Wild Cards spots be the most likely clubs to employ that strategy? If the Giants opt to make a big move, should they pursue Willson Contreras in another deadline deal with the Cubs? Plus, who is Keith most interested in seeing at this weekend's Futures Game, and what has changed with the...
Jul 15, 2022•57 min
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the Blue Jays' surprising decision to fire manager Charlie Montoyo, the surging Orioles' push into the AL Wild Card Race and how their trade deadline plans could be changing. Plus, they examine the Padres' bid to chase down the Dodgers in the NL West, challenges for A.J. Preller to maneuver around the Luxury Tax, Trade Jerry's next moves, and whether the Home Run Derby can actually help a hitter in the wake of Juan Soto's recent comments and massive 2021 second-half ...
Jul 14, 2022•46 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 why they think the All-Star Game and festivities might be a lot of fun this season and why there is only 1 close division race to actually pay attention to in the 2nd half. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Jul 13, 2022•48 min
While Doug is away, Jayson and Jim Deshaies will play! Jim, Chicago Cubs analyst for Marquee Sports Network and former big leaguer, co-hosts today's show with Jayson as the former discusses his experiences with the ASG, trade rumors, and more. The two chitchat about those topics as it relates to this season as well, including where could Wilson Contreras land if he is moved? Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona then enters Starkville to update us on his health, shares his insight about the...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 22 min
The Phillies, Mariners and Orioles are all enduring long postseason droughts and are all red hot right now. Tim McMaster and Ken Rosenthal discuss the three teams but will Ken offer his mea culpt to Phillies fans? Then in the mailbag... -Should Orioles be buyers? -Why haven't the Blue Jays moved to fix flaws? -Willing to take bad contracts, who are the Mets targeting? -Do players view ASG game as an honor or a burden? -Favorite All-Star Games -Do modern analytics alienate fans? -Will baseball ev...
Jul 11, 2022•36 min
Keith and DVR discuss the first group of players named to the Futures Game Rosters (the full release occurred after the episode was recorded), how easy it can be to overreact to a showcase game, Boston’s pitching depth in the wake of Brayan Bello’s debut, unexpected performances at Triple-A, Jarred Kelenic’s extended stint with Tacoma, Francisco Àlvarez’s chances of contributing for the Mets in the second half, and whether the surprisingly low barrel rate of Wander Franco tells us much about his...
Jul 08, 2022•54 min
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the most pressing needs of each current division leader as the trade deadline draws closer. Will the Yankees continue to be the best team in baseball in the second half? Can the Twins find a big upgrade for the front of the rotation, and add bullpen depth? Does the Chris Taylor injury push the Dodgers to add another high quality position player? And, DVR introduces 'The 3-0 World Series Challenge', before the trio discusses a pair of pesky last-place teams that could...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 1 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 what the impact of MLB's new expanded Playoffs might be and how that might cause some teams to be both buyers & sellers. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 06, 2022•43 min
It's not a roundtable! We already have one of those on this feed. Jayson and Doug are joined by Tim Kurkjian and Tyler Kepner to check in on the 2022 season so far and make some predictions on what's to come. -BIGGEST SURPRISE TEAM -MOST DISAPPOINTING TEAM -WHO GETS TRADED FIRST – LUIS CASTILLO OR FRANKIE MONTAS? -HOW MANY AL EAST TEAMS MAKE THE PLAYOFFS? -MORE HOMERS – TROUT OR OHTANI? -MORE STRIKEOUTS – OHTANI OR VERLANDER? -MORE WINS – ASTROS OR DODGERS? -JUAN SOTO – MORE WALKS OR HITS? -HIGH...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Keith and DVR discuss whether the Angels should strongly consider entertaining offers to trade Mike Trout this winter, a few teams that could offer a massive haul in a potential deal, how the Dodgers will approach possible infield upgrades on the heels of a quiet first half from Max Muncy and Justin Turner, their prospects on the brink of helping in the push toward a title, the Rockies' fast-closing window to trade Germán Márquez, and the arrival of Vinnie Pasquantino in Kansas City. Follow Keit...
Jul 01, 2022•49 min
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss pivotal players for six teams currently jockeying for playoff berths — including the Cardinals, Giants, Phillies, Angels, Guardians and White Sox — the surprising news of Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson leaving mid-season for a job at LSU, and whether MLB’s anti-trust exemption is actually in jeopardy. 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 D...
Jun 30, 2022•57 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 big brawl between the Angels & Mariners, Freddie Freeman's emotion return to Atlanta and what the future holds for Aaron Judge. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 29, 2022•48 min
Tony Gwynn Jr. joins Starkville for a great conversation. He tells Jayson and Doug about the 2022 Padres. Why is Manny Machado having an MVP caliber season? What will Fernando Tatis Jr. return to the team mean? Tony also opens up about his relationship with his dad and shares some incredible stories. Jayson and Doug also cover the Yankees unlikely hitless streak, Freddie Freeman's return to Atlanta and Bryce Harper's injury. Strange But True takes a closer look at Austin Hays golden sombrero, cy...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Tim McMaster and Ken Rosenthal react to Bryce Harper's injury and Ken explains how major injuries across baseball will impact the trade deadline. Then in the mailbag... -A 3-team trade idea -Should the trade deadline be moved back to the end of August? -What Reds players are being targeted by contenders? -Will Ken pick up the mantle for Jose Ramirez? -How can we add "clutch" hits to OPS? -Any movement on International Draft negotiations? -How do we compare catchers with no way to judge historica...
Jun 27, 2022•35 min
DVR and Keith discuss the Angels’ decision to demote Reid Detmers, the season-ending injury to Anthony Rendon, and continued frustration despite star power atop the roster in Anaheim. Plus, a look at several recently promoted and recalled players including Lenyn Sosa, Josh Lowe, and C.J. Abrams, among others, and the ongoing uncertainty about the Orioles’ plans with the first overall pick in next month’s draft. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get six mont...
Jun 24, 2022•52 min
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Rays' lengthy list of first-half injuries, their chances (along with the rest of the AL East) of pressuring the Yankees in the division title race, a young Cleveland team that is exceeding expectations (so far), an important Brewers-Cards series in late June, and some fun with a rolling one-year pitching leaderboard. Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_...
Jun 23, 2022•56 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 some of the biggest stories of the week, if there will be another dynasty team in baseball and who's legacy is next to be cemented. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 22, 2022•47 min
