Flipping the schedule a bit this week. The Athletic Baseball Show's division previews continue as The 3-0 Show takes a closer look at the ultra-competitive NL East. What is the key to the Braves winning another division title? Can the Phillies back up their World Series trip with a division crown? Will all the Mets spending pay off? Can the Marlins young pitching and up and coming prospects keep them in the race? How far away is the next National's competitive window? -Follow Britt on Twitter: @...
Mar 20, 2023•51 min
The Athletic Baseball Show's division previews continue as The 3-0 Show takes a closer look at the NL Central. Eno, Britt and Katie discuss whether the Brewers have enough offense to contend. Will the Cardinals avoid a stumble and take the division as expected? Can the Cubs make the division a three team race? What's the best case scenario for the Pirates and Reds? -Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli -Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris -Follow Katie on Twitter: @katiejwoo -Check out our YouT...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min
On this season's premiere edition of No Bunts, Tas Melas and Joel MacMillan dig into Joel's trip to a WBC game between Cuba and Chinese Taipei in Taiwan — What was the atmosphere like? Does each player have his own chant? And, are the cheerleaders distracting? Tas and Joel also discuss the WBC mercy rule, the plexiglass around the infield, and how the new MLB rule changes are affecting games (positively!). Apple: bit.ly/ApTABS Spotify: bit.ly/SpTABS YouTube: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow ...
Mar 15, 2023•52 min
Puerto Rico made history on Monday night with a walk-off "perfect game" in the World Baseball Classic against Israel. The 8-inning game may not technically be a perfecto but it counts in Starkville. Big-time P.R. supporter Eduardo Perez joins the show to talk about helping to put the team together, how he thinks the tournament will play out and much more. Jayson and Doug also check in on MLB's new rules through a few weeks of Spring Training and visit the Doug-out. All that plus trivia! Follow J...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 36 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 preview the AL Central and give their pick on who they think will win the Division. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig -Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 08, 2023•48 min
Tim and Ken open up the show by talking about the World Baseball Classic and why baseball fans should be excited for the international tournament that starts this week. Then in the mailbag... -Why do clubs consider Spring Training game results in position battles? -How can MLB avoid another lockout in 2026? -Is there a way to incentivize contract extensions to keep players from moving? -Will MLB rescind rules if they don't achieve their intended affect? -Will teams change the way they scout and ...
Mar 07, 2023•31 min
We are a week into Spring Training games so no better time to check in on some way too early prospect performances. Stephen and Keith then discuss Keith's 20 prospects who should make the biggest impact in 2023. Need a subscription? Sign up for $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Mar 03, 2023•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 preview the NL West and who they think will win the division. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig -Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 01, 2023•52 min
As baseball adapts to new rules, Starkville is right where you want to be as Jayson and Doug make sense of MLB's first "clock-off." Then the guys welcome Mets broadcasting legend Gary Cohen to the show for the first time. They cover everything from the 2023 Mets to Bartolo Colon's home run and much more. In honor of Gary's visit, we have NL East trivia and more on the crazy start to Spring Training in the Doug-out. Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Follow...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 16 min
With Spring Training games days away, Eno Sarris and Katie Woo start The Athletic Baseball Show season previews by taking a closer look at the AL West. 3:30 - Will the Angels disappoint us again? 14:40 - Will Astros pitching hold up all season? 25:00 - Reasons to be optimistic about the Athletics? 39:15 - Can Mariners take next step? 54:02 - Will the Rangers big spending pay off? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Katie on Twitter: @katiejwoo Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr
For the first time since breaking the story in November of 2019, Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich talk together about the reporting that went into the story that changed the sport. They go beyond that initial story and dig into Evan's new book, 'Winning Fixes Everything,' which dives deeper into the workplace environment of the Astros under the ownership of Jim Crane. Follow Evan on Twitter: @EvanDrellich Follow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_Rosenthal Buy the book: https://a.co/d/c2hxWsP Check out our You...
Feb 21, 2023•38 min
Stephen Nesbitt and Keith take a closer look at the top and bottom of Keith's Farm System Rankings. What makes the Dodgers organization such a develpment machine? How have the Tigers managed to not improve their system in recent years? The Braves are depleted because of graduation and big trades. How long will they be down? Also, surprising systems (good and bad) and how the loss of shot-season leagues is impacting prospect development. What makes the Dodgers so good --How have the Tigers manage...
Feb 17, 2023•52 min
In a Starkville first, Kyle Schwarber joins the show while playing 18 with J.T. Realmuto and Bryson Stott. Besides his slice, Schwarber talks about bouncing back from a World Series defeat, playing for Team USA in the WBC, supporting first responders, what he loves about Philadelphia and much more! Jayson and Doug also cover the rule changes coming in Spring Training. Glanville shares his most memorable first day of Spring Training in the Doug-out. All that, plus trivia! Follow Jayson on Twitter...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 20 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 MLB rule changes for the upcoming season and which ones will have the most impact on improving the game. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig -Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Feb 14, 2023•47 min
Katie, Eno & DVR host their first-ever Rebound Draft, attempting to build the best five-player combination of 2023 bounce-back players -- and -- a squad that outperforms Fernando Tatis Jr. during the upcoming season. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Katie on Twitter: @katiejwoo Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See a...
Feb 09, 2023•56 min
Adam Wainwright makes his first visit to Starkville as he prepares for his final season as a player. He discusses what he hopes to accomplish this year, what he learned from watching Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols go through it last year, old man walks in every city, life without Yadi, The World Baseball Classic and his upcoming music album that will be released this season. Jayson and Doug also explain what's great about MLB's new schedule. Then, in the Doug-out, we hear the origin story behin...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 23 min
DVR and Keith discuss Keith's recently released 2023 Top 100 MLB Prospects list. Topics include Corbin Carroll and Gunnar Henderson leading the way in organizations with several impact players on the horizon, Jackson Chourio and Elly De La Cruz making big leaps into the top-five overall, Eury Perez becoming Keith's highest-ranked pitching prospect, and a few of the other players with paths to 2023 opportunities are discussed including *six* Guardians prospects, Miguel Vargas, and Brett Baty. Sub...
Feb 02, 2023•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 do a "who won't win the World Series" team draft and come to a conclusion of who are the 2 top teams heading into the season, via their draft results. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig -Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acas...
Jan 31, 2023•46 min
Tim and Ken open up the show by talking about Sarah Langs and Pedro Gomez who were both honored last weekend for their love of and impact on baseball. Then in the mailbag... -Explaining the Dodgers offseason -What makes a good free agency destination -The uneven luxury tax playing field -How expansion will work -An All-Star Game in Toronto -The future of the World Baseball Classic -MLB in Europe -Marlins ownership Those questions and more! To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail a...
Jan 30, 2023•37 min
Eno, Katie and DVR discuss Scott Rolen's election to the Baseball Hall of Fame and the uphill battle recent candidates have faced to be voted in by the BBWAA. Plus, allegations of domestic violence against Mike Clevinger, Arte Moreno's decision to keep the Angels, a new shortstop in Boston, and the path for Jordan Walker to make an impact for the Cardinals in 2023. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233), Text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.org for more information. Subscr...
Jan 25, 2023•55 min
Jayson is in Cooperstown for Tuesday's Hall of Fame announcement. He sits down with Brian Kenny to talk about his ballot and the tough decisions he made. They discuss Scott Rolen, Andruw Jones, Todd Helton, Carlos Beltran and more. Plus another trip to the Doug-out with some Scott Rolen stories Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Follow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Check out the full Jaffe interview on our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseba...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Keith and DVR discuss Keith's process ahead of the updated Top 100 Prospects List and organizational rankings, before looking back at the big December trade between the D-backs and Blue Jays, quality of contact and whether teams are making quicker decisions about players with that information, and if the 2023 Cubs have improved enough to make a run in the NL Central. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseb...
Jan 20, 2023•40 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 Carlos Correa officially signing with the Twins, Rafael Devers is back with the Red Sox & discussing some Front Office good/bad trends. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig -Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acas...
Jan 18, 2023•45 min
For the second straight season, Red's president Phil Castellini has alienated fans with controversial comments. Tim and Ken discuss that and then open up the mailbag... -Why don't teams make trades contingent on contract agreements? -Why haven't there been more trades this offseason? -Did Red Sox try to sign Correa when Story was injured? -When will Guardians trade prospects? -Are Marlins going to trade from pitching surplus? -Will teams limit WBC participation in the future? -If Ohtani gets 10+...
Jan 16, 2023•33 min
Eno, Katie, and DVR discuss the conclusion to the Carlos Correa free agency saga with the news that Correa has officially signed a long-term deal with the Minnesota Twins. The trio discusses the Twins' current standing among AL Central contenders, a bad break in Boston with Trevor Story's elbow injury, and a pair of underrated (at least, one) contenders for the NL Pennant. Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow...
Jan 11, 2023•47 min
Jayson and Doug discuss John Coppolella's reinstatement after a five-year suspension, Fangraph senior writer and Hall of Fame expert Jay Jaffe joins the show to discuss this year's ballot. Will anyone be elected? Why isn't Scott Rolen getting a bigger bump? Is Carlos Beltran still paying the price for the Astros cheating scandal? Plus another trip to the Doug-out and listener trivia! Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Follow Jay on Twitter: @jay_jaffe Foll...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 28 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 crazy story of Carlos Correa's offseason, what's the latest & they do a WAR ranking quiz. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig -Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Jan 04, 2023•34 min
Tim and Ken return to kick off a new year of podcasts. Carlos Correa and the Mets still haven't finalized a deal and Ken has the latest news on the club's medical concerns. In the mailbag... -Will MLB ever have a salary cap? -Do owners spend their own money on big contracts? -The Braves rebuild model -Could MLB teams use soccer's transfer fee model -Could MLB grow in popularity? -Why should small market fans follow the Winter Meetings? -Does travel impact Seattle's ability to sign free agents? -...
Jan 03, 2023•34 min
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the stunning change in direction as Carlos Correa lands with the Mets after previously having a deal lined up with the Giants. What's next in San Francisco? Plus, who are the best trade suitors for Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds? Listener Jeff writes in to ask how 'The Gold Plan' might work in baseball, and the trio has a quick holiday music draft before signing off for 2022. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli Follow DVR on T...
Dec 22, 2022•52 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 all the big signings that happened during the Winter Meetings & after and they discuss what they think the Red Sox are doing. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig -Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Dec 21, 2022•47 min
