Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Following Tuesday's trade deadline the guys talk about... you guessed it... Buck Showalter and the Mets. The guys also talk about the Yankees slow deadline, the Mariners return for Paul Sewald, the Rays-Guardians trade and the Angels pushing all their chips to the center of the table. -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on Twitter; @GrantBrisbee *Check out our YouTub...
Aug 04, 2023•51 min
Keith and DVR assess several teams' decisions at the Trade Deadline including the Marlins' choice to make multiple additions, an intriguing Guardians-Rays swap, grading moves (or the lack thereof) on a curve, the Mets' push to 'buy' prospects, and the possibility of a quick turnaround for the Cardinals in 2024. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 03, 2023•58 min
Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver will be coming to you every Monday and Thursday all season long to preview upcoming series and advance major storylines along with their own style of fun. Today, the guys talk about the Rangers making some big moves, the top series of the week and the Homer Chase -You can follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt -You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Aug 03, 2023•25 min
On this episode, Tas interviews Larry French, an Atlanta Braves handheld camera operator, about his 25-year career including how he got his break in the sports industry, filming on a Black Hawk helicopter, the time he lied to Bill Murray, how kind Wayne Gretzky was to him, if he sees AI taking over cameras on the baseball field, what he shares in common with Chipper Jones, getting former president Jimmy Carter on the 'Kiss Cam', the Uber/ridesharing problem at Truist Park, filming the infamous A...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 43 min
Eno, Britt and DVR recap the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline including three impact starting pitchers landing in the AL West, the contenders that improved their rosters this most, the teams that did well for the future, and the clubs that were surprisingly quiet. Follow Eno on Twitter @enosarris Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_Ghiroli Follow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiper *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 3 min
The trade deadline is just over 24 hours away. Jim Bowden visits Starkville to weigh in on who's winning and who's losing so far. Spoilers: He loves what the Rangers are doing and doesn't understand the Padres or Angels. Trivia from John White- Who's the active leader in player ejections? Strange But True focuses on Sal Frelick's amazing big league debut. Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanville Fo...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver will be coming to you every Monday and Thursday all season long to preview upcoming series and advance major storylines along with their own style of fun. The guys talk about the Rangers making some big moves, the top series of the week and the Homer Chase -You can follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt -You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Jul 31, 2023•21 min
Keith and DVR discuss the White Sox’s prospect return from the trade that sent Lucas Gilotilo and Reynaldo López to Anaheim, the arrival of Marco Luciano and Sal Frelick, a few more movers on Keith’s midseason Top-60 Prospects List update including reasons for optimism about a group of young pitchers advancing through the Pirates’ system. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper *Today's episode is brought to you by: -Brighten up your baseball traditions with Blue...
Jul 28, 2023•52 min
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Angels' decision to keep Shohei Ohtani and become buyers at the Trade Deadline with the addition of Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López in a deal with the White Sox. Plus, the Brewers add first base/DH help in a small swap with the Pirates, the Dodgers and Guardians agree to a pact, and the trio answers several mailbag questions surrounding this year's deadline. Follow Eno on Twitter @enosarris Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_Ghiroli Follow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRipe...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver will be coming to you every Monday and Thursday all season long to preview upcoming series and advance major storylines along with their own style of fun. Today the guys talk some trade rumors involving Lance Lynn, Brewers-Braves series preview & the Arms Race. -You can follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt -You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Jul 27, 2023•21 min
In this basketball-baseball mashup, Tas and Joel discuss what would happen if position players could re-enter the game after being subbed out. Or, if players and managers were ejected after receiving two 'technical foul.' Or, if there was a 'restricted area' around home plate. The fellas then debate MLB stars that could play in the NBA, and NBA players that could suit up on the field. All that, plus what MLB can learn from the NBA, whether a non-American can be the face of baseball, and Joel fin...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. The Athletic's Angels writer Sam Blum is filling in for Grant this week. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. They talk everything Ohtani and the Angels with 1 week till the Trade Deadline. -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Sam on Twitter: @SamBlum3 *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow *Today's episode is brought...
Jul 25, 2023•44 min
Jayson is off doing hall of famer things at Hall of Fame weekend in Cooperstown, so Doug takes the reins this episode. He's joined by former teammate and Phillies great Mike Lieberthal who played with Scott Rolen and figured out how to pitch to Fred McGriff during his career behind the plate. The guys tell stories about both players a day after their inductions into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Doug also has his own Strange But True moment from his broadcast Sunday night in Boston. Mark Canha doin...
Jul 24, 2023•44 min
Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver will be coming to you every Monday and Thursday all season long to preview upcoming series and advance major storylines along with their own style of fun. Today the guys talk about the Rangers up & down 2nd half, Brewers-Reds series preview & the Homer Chase. -You can follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt -You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Jul 24, 2023•22 min
DVR and Keith discuss several recent debuts and promotions including the arrival of Christian Encarnacion-Strand in Cincinnati, Endy Rodriguez's opportunity with the Pirates, and new faces in Oakland with the debuts of Tyler Soderstrom and Zack Gelof. Plus, they discuss a few big movers on Keith's midseason Top 60 Prospects List. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/mo: theathletic.com/baseballshow *Today's episode is brou...
Jul 21, 2023•48 min
Britt and Eno consider teams that could potentially swing a trade with the Angels for Shohei Ohtani, focusing on the Orioles and Rays, and they also ponder the reasons the Angels could have for keeping him. They also discuss some teams, including the Yankees and Padres, that could make the postseason, even though they would need a surge to qualify. Finally, Britt and Eno talk about some teams that are difficult to label as potential buyers or sellers heading into the upcoming trade deadline. Fol...
Jul 20, 2023•51 min
Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver will be coming to you every Monday and Thursday all season long to preview upcoming series and advance major storylines along with their own style of fun. The Athletic's Blue Jays writer Kaitlyn McGrath is filling in for Stephen. Today they talk about the Reds & Yankees slow starts to the 2nd half, Orioles-Rays series preview & the Arms Race -You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus -You can follow Kaitlyn Twitter @@kaitlyncmcgrath *Check out our You...
Jul 20, 2023•19 min
The 5 Best Things In Baseball This Week include the real prospect of a Legends Home Run Derby, Shohei Ohtani's quest for 60, the Naylor bros bashing bombs, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continuing to hit home runs, and automated strike zone news. Tas and Joel then look back at some of their incredible (and horrible) 1st half predictions before looking ahead to some 2nd half storylines like underperforming teams that will bounce back, the Braves as the favorites, whether there will be a blockbuster trade...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. The Athletic's Cardinals writer Katie Woo if filling in for Grant this week. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. They talk about how what team could be the key to the Trade Deadline, the latest on the Ohtani trade watch & why can't the Angels put it all together -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Katie on Twitter: @katiejwoo *Check out o...
Jul 18, 2023•45 min
Baseball is back after the All-Star Game so Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville welcome Derick Goold, who covers the Cardinals for the St. Louis Post Dispatch, to the show. The guys talk Cardinals trade deadline rumors, Scott Rolen and the Hall of Fame & the great tradition of sending postcards while on the road during the long MLB season! Trivia from Evan Thompson: Fred McGriff hit a game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of the 1994 All-Star Game to send it to extra innings. Who...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver will be coming to you every Monday and Thursday all season long to preview upcoming series and advance major storylines along with their own style of fun. The Athletic's Blue Jays writer Kaitlyn McGrath is filling in for Stephen. Today they talk about if the Angels will trade Ohtani or not, Padres-Blue Jays series preview and the Homer Chase. -You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus -You can follow Kaitlyn Twitter @@kaitlyncmcgrath *Check out our YouTube pa...
Jul 17, 2023•21 min
Now that the dust has settled on the MLB Draft, Stephen and Keith dive into how it all played out. They discuss the Pirates approach, going for high risk - high reward starter Paul Skenes. How did that impact the rest of the top 5? The Athletics stretch to take Jacob Wilson, which was both surprising and predictable. The guys then take their picks of what clubs had the best and worst overall drafts. Finally, the guys discuss the Futures Game and everything that is wrong with it in it's current s...
Jul 13, 2023•48 min
Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver will be coming to you every Monday and Thursday all season long to preview upcoming series and advance major storylines along with their own style of fun. Today the guys give their thoughts on the Home Run Derby & All Star Game, they preview Astros-Angels and they give their Arms Race picks for the weekend. -You can follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt -You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticba...
Jul 13, 2023•19 min
Tas Melas and Joel MacMillan count down the Top 5 Moments from the All-Star Game including the first two at bats producing two incredible catches, entertaining mic'd up segments, Shohei Ohtani's interview, and the NL snapping its 9-game losing streak in dramatic fashion. Then, they discuss the following questions about the Derby: Will 2023 be remembered for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Julio Rodriguez’ 41? If both were in their prime, who wins: Vlad Sr. or Vlad Jr.? Should Randy Arozarena have put o...
Jul 12, 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 possible Home Run Derby format changes, surprises from the 1st half & 2nd half Trade Deadline predictions. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow *Today's episode is brought to you by: -Go to hel...
Jul 11, 2023•53 min
The All-Star Game heads to Seattle this week so who better to talk to than the voice of the Mariner's Dave Sims! He fills Jayson and Doug in on the Midsummer Classic festivities and they also dive into the Mariners who have disappointed through the first half of the season. Trivia from Tim Lundberg: Since the save became an official stat, one Cy Young winner has collected a save and a win in the All-Star Game. Can you name him? Strange But True examines Elly De La Cruz's remarkable steals of sec...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 11 min
DVR and Keith discuss a few changes in Keith's final mock draft of 2023 before taking a look back at the 2019 draft class. Plus, they examine several surprising rookie hitters that have made an impact this season. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Aura is offering our listeners a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE when you visit aura.com/mlbshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Jul 07, 2023•56 min
Britt and DVR discuss Davey Martinez’s flap with Elly De La Cruz, the Angels’ effort to stay afloat in the playoff race without Mike Trout for the next four-plus weeks, the absence of Fernando Tatis Jr. from the 2023 All-Star Game, the teams that have been most and least impacted by injuries so far this season, and Britt’s “Pick Two” choices to win the World Series as the first half of the season winds down. Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_Ghiroli Follow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiper Aura is offe...
Jul 06, 2023•54 min
Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver will be coming to you every Monday and Thursday all season long to preview upcoming series and advance major storylines along with their own style of fun. Today the guys talk about the injuries piling up for the Angels & Dodgers, Braves vs Rays series preview and the Arms Race. -You can follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt -You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. Se...
Jul 06, 2023•17 min
What gets the glizzie for best storyline? Most surprising team? Most underrated player? Best comeback story? Game of the year? Best home run celly? Best feel-good moment, among others! Plus, Tas and Joel hand out a few 'warm beer' awards for biggest 'money burner,' most disappointing player, and biggest bonehead play. -- Aura is offering our listeners a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE when you visit aura.com/mlbshow ...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 4 min
