Drew Maggi reached the Majors last week with the Pirates after 13 years in the minors. The week was capped by his first big league hit and RBI on Saturday. After all that he made some time to visit Starkville to discuss all the emotions and behind the scenes moments that he'll never forget. Trivia: Name the four players to steal a base in four different decades? Strange But True: The Rays were no hit for six inning and then scored 10 runs in the seventh. That's not all. Jayson and Doug discuss a...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 13 min
DVR and Keith discuss a busy week of promotions and demotions including the arrival of two pitching prospects in Cleveland -- Tanner Bibee & Logan Allen -- the Rays' decision to demote Taj Bradley after an excellent three-start stretch, the Cardinals' choice to option Jordan Walker to Triple-A, and more. Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Apr 28, 2023•47 min
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the April surprises that they believe will no longer be a story once we reach the second half of the season. Will Nolan Arenado and the Cardinals recovery from a sluggish start? Are the Rays the clear favorite in the AL East? Why is Britt refusing to buy the Orioles' fast start? Should we believe the Pirates' April is a sign of things to come all year long in the NL Central? Plus, the perseverance of Drew Maggi, debuting this week after 13 seasons in the minor leagues....
Apr 27, 2023•54 min
Tas, Joel, and JD discuss a 2022 baseball documentary focused on the life and career of legendary Texan, Nolan Ryan. What was the best part? What’s something they learned about Ryan? Why didn’t “The Ryan Express” win a Cy Young? What’s his most unbreakable record? All that, plus the fellas have to eliminate one of Nolan Ryan’s signature seasonings — Beef, steak, or fajita in a weekly edition of "Yer OUT!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 11 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 news on the A's possibly moving to Las Vegas & what to make of the Pirates hot start to the season. -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 mor...
Apr 25, 2023•46 min
Joe Maddon is back in Starkville. A year removed from managing, Joe has had time to reflect on the game, release a book, play a LOT of golf and look ahead to the future of the game. So there was plenty to talk about when he sat down with Jayson and Doug. Trivia: Four pitchers who retired 100 wins over .500 and played their entire careers with one team? Strange But True takes a look at some of the wild outcomes that the new rules gave us last week! Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug ...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 31 min
DVR and Keith discuss the Dodgers' decision to give Mookie Betts a look at shortstop, the D-backs' decision to designate Madison Bumgarner for assignment, early struggles in San Francisco, more pitching on the way for the Reds, and a very fast rise through the Angels' system for Zach Neto. Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Today's show is brought to you by — Sunday: Need Lawn Care? Full-season...
Apr 21, 2023•56 min
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the return of Fernando Tatis Jr. after a lengthy and tumultuous absence that included a PED suspension and shoulder surgery, the A’s purchase of land in Las Vegas as the team departs Oakland, Max Scherzer’s sticky-stuff ejection, and a potential new era in promoting regular season matchups with the Yankees-Angels this week drawing the Judge v. Ohtani tagline. Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper...
Apr 20, 2023•42 min
Time to buy or sell into some MLB trends! Tas and Joel debate if the Paders will win the NL West, whether we'll see a no-hitter this season, if Yordan Alvarez is Big Papi 2.0, plus others. Then, they welcome Seb Winkler — an Associate Pilot Brewer for Terrapin Beer Co. at Atlanta's Truist Park — into the studio to discuss what goes into creating beer for baseball fans, teams extending beer sales in response to shorter games, "The Homer Hose", and more. Finally, the fellas have to drop one of the...
Apr 19, 2023•54 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 how the NL West is looking about 20 games into the season and they try to figure out what is going on with the Oakland A's. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig -Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow -Need Lawn Care? Full-season p...
Apr 18, 2023•45 min
The Rays 13-game win streak to start the season is over. Now it's time to focus on the rest of the season and the club's President of Baseball Operations, Erik Neander, visits Starkville to discuss that and much more. Trivia: Jayson and Doug try to make it seven straight correct answers. The question is - Who are the last two active players to play in four decades? Strange But True focuses on the minor league Trash Panda's incredible no-hitter that they lost by allowing seven runs. All that plus...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 4 min
DVR and Stephen discuss the test at hand for the Rays' depth as injuries pile up in their rotation, and when they think the team's unbeaten streak to begin the season will end. Plus, they discuss Bryan Reynolds' great start and potential for an extension with the Pirates, the benefits and fun of opt-outs in player contracts, a prospect promoted in Minnesota, and the series they are most likely forward to this weekend. Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesb...
Apr 14, 2023•56 min
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss another wave of key early injuries, the rise of the 'sweeper' to become baseball's hottest new pitch, reasons to patient with Anthony Volpe, and a highly enjoyable batch of team celebrations. Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Today's show is brought to you by — Factor: Head to factormeals.com/mlbshow50 and use code MLBSHOW50 to ...
Apr 13, 2023•48 min
Tas Melas and Joel MacMillan play “It’s only April, but…” in order to make some bold statements about the new rules, the Tampa Bay Rays, the coolest player in the game, Aaron Judge’s home run chase, the Los Angeles Angels, the Toronto Blue Jays’ stadium and more. All that, plus, Tas attends an Atlanta Braves game, and the guys gotta drop one of Camden Yards, Wrigley Field, and Petco Park in "Yer OUT!". -- 🏝 No Buffs 'Survivor 44' recaps: https://www.youtube.com/NoBuffs 🤔 Is [This] Good? podcas...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 9 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 Tampa Bay Rays smoking hot start to the season, when should we care about early season numbers & what team should you be concerned about that is off to a slow start. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig -Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@thea...
Apr 11, 2023•45 min
One of Starkville's favorite guests, Terry Francona, is back! MLB Network is making a documentary about the longtime Guardians, Red Sox and Phillies manager. He talks about his young and talented team in Cleveland, his broken tooth this spring, his legendary scooter and much more. Trivia: Jayson and Doug try to make it six straight correct answers. The question is - Who are the three sets of players who lead the AL & NL in homers the year before being teammates before Aaron Judge and Giancar...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Keith and DVR discuss the big-league debut of Grayson Rodriguez, the improved outlook for the 2023 Rangers, Padres teenage catcher prospect Ethan Salas, the high ceiling of A's pitcher Mason Miller, early-season graduations from the top prospect list (and a new No. 1 overall player on most lists), a quick turnaround for the Brewers' minor-league system, and the Rays' surprisingly poor recent track record in the MLB Draft. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper H...
Apr 07, 2023•48 min
Britt and DVR discuss the early reaction and their appreciation of the new rules, before enjoying the season's first installment of 'Overreaction Theatre'. The Rays have parlayed an easy stretch of schedule into an excellent start, the Mets had a quiet first week with the bats (before getting to Corbin Burnes on Wednesday), Eloy Jiménez is back on the IL, and the Yankees are running out of uniform numbers. Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Tw...
Apr 06, 2023•45 min
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Marc is on vacation this week, so Levi Weaver of The Athletic & "The Windup" is filling in. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys gives their thoughts on the first week of the season, who has surprised/disappointed and how successful the pitch clock has been so far. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Levi on Twitter: @ThreeTwo...
Apr 05, 2023•41 min
For the third straight season, Theo Epstein is spending the start of the MLB season in Starkville. A year ago, he discussed upcoming rules that could change the sport. Now those rules are here, so what does he think so far? The guys also look to the future what what could be next. Strange But True focuses on a wild opening weekend of baseball and trivia looks back on some opening series good-byes. Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Follow Mayor Tim on Twit...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 33 min
In honor of Opening Day, The Athletic and Other Half Brewing came together for a watch party and baseball panel discussion in Brooklyn, New York. Part 2 of the panel features The Athletic's Eno Sarris, Emma Span, Evan Drellich and Rustin Dodd take questions from the audience to set the tone for the 2023 season. They cover a slew of topics facing the game in 2023. Check out the video on our new YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Apr 03, 2023•43 min
In honor of Opening Day, The Athletic and Other Half Brewing came together for a watch party and baseball panel discussion in Brooklyn, New York. Part 1 of the panel features The Athletic's Eno Sarris, Ken Rosenthal and Tim Britton. They cover a slew of topics facing the game in 2023... -The new rules -What players are complaining about -Eno's thoughts on pitcher command -Who are the guys most excited to see in 2023 -Robo Umps -Expansion -Fantasy and much more Check out the video on our new YouT...
Apr 02, 2023•39 min
DVR and Keith discuss a few players that Keith scouted during his latest trip to Arizona before examining the early depth tests for the Dodgers, Yankees and Astros with key early-season injuries. Plus, they discuss top prospects that were surprisingly omitted from Opening Day rosters, and whether spring training is a difference maker in those decisions for most clubs. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Check out our new YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathletic...
Apr 01, 2023•52 min
DVR returns to join Eno and Britt as the trio shares their bold predictions for the 2023 season. Plus, they share their picks for Rookie of the Year, Cy Young award, MVP, and Pennant winners for each league, along with selections to bring home the World Series in October. Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/mo to start:...
Mar 30, 2023•50 min
Tas Melas and Joel MacMillan get pumped for the upcoming season: What will be the biggest storyline? Who will outperform expectations? Which rookie will be a standout? Will there be a new member of the 40-40 club? Bold predictions, WBC carryover, and the reasons for casuals to get in early. -- 🏝 No Buffs 'Survivor 44' recaps: https://www.youtube.com/NoBuffs 🤔 New Is [This] Good? podcast with Fumi Abe: https://youtu.be/i48A4XJEewU 👕 Support the show, buy No Dunks merch: https://www.nodunks.com...
Mar 29, 2023•45 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 East and give their World Series Predictions -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 28, 2023•51 min
It's Starkville's final tuneup before Opening Day! Harold Reynolds joins the show to look ahead to a season that promises to be different. They guys discuss how the new rules with REALLY affect the game including the return of the prolific base stealer. then they try to predict the madness... -What teams will surprise us? -What player surprised/impressed this spring? -Ohtani predictions -World Series matchups and winners Then Jayson and Doug answer some Ricky Henderson trivia and discuss the goo...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 12 min
With the college baseball season off and running, it's time to check in on the stock of some top draft prospects. Stephen and Keith talk about Wyatt Langford, Chase Dollander, Paul Skenes, Hurston Waldrep, Rhett Lowder and more. And with a week to go until Opening Day the guys discuss what prospects could make Opening Day rosters and make an early impact at the Major League level. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt Check out our YouTube page: youtube.c...
Mar 24, 2023•50 min
Ken is back from his wild ride through the World Baseball Classic. He broadcasted 10 games in 12 days for Fox and he's answering all of your WBC questions and more... -Should the WBC be moved to a later date? -Could other cities host WBC games? -How did the baseball impact the WBC? -Going worst to first -Will we ever see another knuckleballer? -Opt outs vs player options -Why isn't Vancouver considered an expansion option? -How to plan a Spring Training trip? Follow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_Rosentha...
Mar 23, 2023•34 min
On today's No Bunts, Tas Melas and Joel MacMillan discuss Japan's victory at the WBC including Shohei Ohtani proving he's the world's greatest, Ohtani striking out Mike Trout, and his new visible swagger. They also break down the Top 5 Articles of Clothing from the tournament, the biggest storylines in the history of the event, phenom Roki Sasaki, and the injuries to Edwin Diaz and Jose Altuve. Apple: bit.ly/ApTABS Spotify: bit.ly/SpTABS YouTube: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Ac...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 8 min
