Eno and DVR discuss their early thoughts on each LCS matchup as the Astros open up an early 1-0 lead over the Yankees and the Phillies-Padres series goes back to Philadelphia knotted up at one game apiece. Plus, they consider Shohei Ohtani's long-term future, the possibility of the Angels trading him this winter, and a few key injury news items for José Ramírez and Jesse Winker. Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris ...
Oct 20, 2022•53 min
Former Major Leaguers and Astros broadcasters Steve Sparks and Geoff Blum stop by to discuss how the Astros were able to sweep their ALDS with the Mariners when the other high seeds all struggled. They also question when the rest of the sports world will stop hating the Astros after the 2017 cheating scandel. Those topics and more. Plus Strange But True and listener trivia! Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Follow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Check...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Eno and DVR share quick takeaways from Game 5 of the ALDS before previewing the ALCS matchup between the Astros and Yankees. Will the extra days prove beneficial for the Astros? Who will come away with the series win? And who will end up coming away with ALCS MVP hardware? Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 19, 2022•27 min
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in the MLB Postseason. The guys give their thoughts on the Division Series that are over and preview the Phillies-Padres National League Championship Series. They also talk about how much luck plays a role in the Postseason. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Oct 17, 2022•46 min
The Dodgers season is over. The Yankees face elimination. Do these teams need to change their postseason approach? Ken discusses that and then he and Tim open up the mailbag: -Ken responds to Mets fans regarding his "eulogy" story -Is it time to go back to four divisions? -Why did the ALDS series get an extra off day? -Could Brewers trade Burnes or Woodruff this offseason? -Should Cardinals tear it down? -Should Division Series be 7 games? -How does MLB allow the Rays to play at Tropicana Field?...
Oct 17, 2022•32 min
Keith and DVR discuss the excellent pitching performances from Kyle Wright and Zack Wheeler as the Phillies-Braves series goes to Philadelphia tied at one game apiece, the Padres' bullpen as they had back to San Diego tied 1-1 with the Dodgers, and the impressive development of Nestor Cortes, before saying goodbye to the 2022 Mets. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Check out our new YouTube page: https://bit.ly/TABSYT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Oct 13, 2022•44 min
Katie, Eno and DVR discuss Day 1 of the Division Series matchups including Yordan Álvarez's walk-off against the Mariners, the Yankees' opening game win against the Guardians, a shaky finish for the Phillies bullpen in a Game 1 victory, and the Dodgers' 1-0 series lead over the Padres. Plus, they look ahead to potential changes in St. Louis as the Cardinals prepare for a postseason run sans Yadier Molina in 2023. Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow...
Oct 12, 2022•56 min
The Guardians were the hottest team in baseball to end the regular season and they've kept it going in the postseason. The club's radio voice Tom Hamilton joins Jayson and Doug to discuss the 15-inning marathon, the value of Jose Ramirez and much much more! All that plus Strange But True and listener trivia! Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Follow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmqWhUiQhQG...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 29 min
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in the MLB Postseason. The guys review what happened in the Wild Card round and they preview the upcoming Divisional Round & talk about what series is the most exciting. -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....
Oct 11, 2022•46 min
Eno and DVR recap a busy weekend of Wild Card Round matchups including the intimate look at Joe Musgrove's ear, the Phillies' upset of the Cardinals, the Mariners' improbable Game 2 comeback against the Jays, and the Guardians-Rays pitching showdown. Plus, they discuss and make predictions for each Division Series matchup. Will the four series play out with the favorites advancing the LCS rounds, or is there a particular matchup primed for an upset? Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the fir...
Oct 10, 2022•54 min
Tim and Ken open the show by looking back at a wild Wild Card weekend of baseball. What we learned about the Phillies, Guardians and Mariners. Then in the mailbag... -Should Postseason games start at normal times? -Should MLB use six umpires all season? -Clarity on MLB.tv's international controversy -Should statistics no longer be ranked by league but just as MLB? -Are umpires trained in de-escalating situations? -What would an expansion draft look like? -What do player fight change in the game?...
Oct 10, 2022•33 min
Keith and DVR discuss selections for several individual awards now that the 2022 regular season has come to a close. Plus, what to watch for in the Arizona Fall League this season, and World Series picks! Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 07, 2022•50 min
Eno and DVR discuss each Wild Card Series matchup. Will the Cardinals-Phillies matchup generate an excess of runs? With a healthy Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer, are the Mets primed for a very deep playoff run despite their lack of homers? How do the Guardians and Rays stack up against each other? And, who gets through an excellent matchup between the Jays and Mariners? Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR...
Oct 05, 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 talk about the "real" home run record, the most interesting MLB Postseason matchups & if they think anyone can beat the Dodgers. -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....
Oct 05, 2022•45 min
The Mariners are back in the postseason for the first time since 2001. Dave Sims visits Starkville to explain what's going on in Seattle. Also, Jayson and Doug debate the existence of a Starkville curse and what to call what has happened to the Mets. Did they collapse or just get caught? All that plus Strange But True and listener trivia! Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Follow Tom on Twitter: @TMacPhils Follow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Hosted ...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Tim and Ken start the show with a look at the National League award races that have gotten closer over the season's final month. Then it's onto the mailbag: -Will Dusty Baker and James Click be back with Astros? -How can White Sox improve in offseason? -Seeding problems in new playoff format? -Trade deadline moves that worked? -How is MLB handling gambling with players? Those questions and more! To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email tabaseballshow@gmail....
Oct 03, 2022•37 min
Keith and DVR discuss Aaron Judge's arrival at the 61-homer milestone, the return of Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow, Mike Trout's excellent September and encouraging health down the stretch, and another round of very late promotions including the arrival of Logan O'Hoppe. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2022•47 min
Eno and DVR discuss the future -- and the present -- for the Mariners as they inch closer to solidifying their place in the 2022 Postseason. How are things shaping up beyond this season in Seattle with the recent extension of Luis Castillo? Plus, an appreciation for the rarity of Albert Pujols reaching 700 home runs, and a hope that the attention paid to Aaron Judge's season will be more about the Triple Crown than his home run total. Finally, they discuss a surprising number of players having c...
Sep 29, 2022•51 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 revisit their Hot Takes that they gave before the season started and they talk about how wrong/right they were. The Hot Takes were- 1) Chris Bassitt would get the most CY Young votes on the Mets. 2) The Oakland A's had a good offseason. 3) The Padres will win the NL West. Also, they each talk about their worst Hot Take they have had in their li...
Sep 28, 2022•48 min
With the Phillies on the verge of reaching the postseason for the first time since 2011, club broadcasters Tom McCarthy and Scott Franzke visit Starkville to explain how they've gotten to this point. Jayson and Doug also revisit last week's AL MVP trial now that the twitter votes have been tabulated adn they take a Strange But True look at Judge's 60th blast of the season. All that plus listener trivia! Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Follow Tom on Twit...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 21 min
In honor of Albert Pujols hitting career home run number 700, Ken starts the show by sharing stories of Albert Pujols complicated relationship with baseball writers. Then in the mailbag... -Potential Dodgers' postseason matchups -Minor League Union complications -More on robot umpires, pitch clock and shifts -Josh Naylor's long-term prognosis -Timing of Dayton Moore firing Those questions and more! To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email tabaseballshow@gma...
Sep 26, 2022•36 min
Keith and DVR discuss changes in Kansas City after the dismissal of Dayton Moore before considering Cleveland's current and future edge on the other AL Central clubs thanks to their excellent minor-league system. Plus, they discuss a few players they were wrong about this season, and Paul Goldschmidt posting the best offensive numbers of his career in his age-34 season. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Sep 23, 2022•48 min
Kaitlyn McGrath returns to join Eno and DVR to discuss the Tigers' future on the heels of hiring Scott Harris as their new President of Baseball Operations, Aaron Judge reaching the 60-homer milestone, the increasing clarity of the AL Wild Card race, and some of their nominees for 'Most Improved Player' hardware in 2022. Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Follow Kaitlyn on Twitter: @kaitlyncmcgrath Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on T...
Sep 22, 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 talk about if any of the remaining races for Playoff seeding are exciting and what under the radar team could surprise in the Playoffs. -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....
Sep 21, 2022•45 min
The Starkville courthouse opens its doors for another epic baseball trial. Jayson and Doug hear arguments on the 2022 American League MVP debate. Representing Shohei Ohtani is MLB.com's Mike Petriello. Representing Aaron Judge is Fox Sports and Cespedes Family BBQ's Jake Mintz. From the opening statements to the closing arguments, this is courtroom drama you don't want to miss. Jayson and Doug also look inside the dirt on MLB's new rules, share another Albert Pujols nugget on Strange But True an...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Ken and Tim start the show by revisiting Ken's opinion piece last week on Tony La Russa's tenure in Chicago. Then it's onto the mailbag... -How Minor League Union could impact Major Leaguers? -Will MiLB union, new rules lead to work stoppage? -Will new rules trickle down to college, high school baseball? -What changes have led to Aaron Judge's historic season? -What's next for Rangers? -When will Angels be sold? Those questions and more! To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at ...
Sep 19, 2022•32 min
DVR and Stephen discuss Josh Jung’s arrival as talented continues to join the big league roster in Texas, a very successful sophomore campaign in the minors for Jasson Domínguez, Jackson Chourio’s rapid progression to Double-A, Jordan Lawlar’s jump through the D-backs’ system, the emergence of Kyle Manzardo as one of the best hitters in the minors, Josh Lowe’s continued output at Triple-A despite an elevated strikeout rate, and Jordan Walker’s excellent season at Double-A in the Cards’ system. P...
Sep 16, 2022•55 min
Katie Woo returns to the show to join Eno and DVR and discuss the Wild Card teams they would prefer to avoid in each league, sub-.500 teams they are buying into as playoff clubs for 2023, and their reluctant acceptance of change -- specifically, with the expanded playoff field this season. Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Follow Katie on Twitter: @katiejwoo Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. ...
Sep 15, 2022•53 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 talk about some of the new rule changes that were just passed for the 2023 MLB season and if they are good or bad for the game & the fans. Also, they each give their own rule change that they would like to be seen implemented in baseball. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter:...
Sep 14, 2022•41 min
Joey Votto makes a return visit to Starkville. Always a great interview, he explains how much pain he was in this season, why he joined social media and shares his thoughts on MLB's new rules from a player's perspective. Jayson and Doug also react to the fallout from last week's Joe Maddon interview, explain the strangeness of a 10-pitch walk and of course answer some trivia! Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Follow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Hos...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 34 min
