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The Windup: A show about Baseball

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The Athletic's flagship baseball podcast features some of the best writers and thinkers in the game. With rumors, analytics, trivia, prospects, rankings and big name interviews, we've got you covered from Spring Training through the World Series. MONDAY: Starkville with Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville | WEDNESDAY: The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and friends

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Episodes

On Deck | Mets GM Billy Eppler's mysterious resignation & Divisional Round Previews

Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver will be coming to you all season & postseason long to preview upcoming series and advance major storylines along with their own style of fun. The guys talk about the mysterious resignation of Mets GM Billy Eppler, we preview the best Divisional Round series & play the Postseason Homer Chase. -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter @stephenjnesbitt -Follow Levi on X/Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow *Today's epis...

Oct 07, 202317 min

Nesbitt & Law | Striving to win 54% and checking in on the swept wild card teams

How can the teams that were swept in the wild card round improve heading into 2024. Can the Rays get over the hump as currently constructed? How do the Blue Jays spark their offense? Can the Brewers finally add young bats to go with their great pitching? As good as the Marlins' season was, is regression inevitable in South Florida? The guys also focus on some of the young stars who impacted the wild card round and look ahead to the Division Series. Follow Stephen on X: @StephenJNesbitt Follow Ke...

Oct 06, 202346 min

The 3-0 Show | Wild Card Recap and Division Series Preview

Britt and Eno look back at the just-completed Wild Card series and size up each of the four upcoming Division Series. They also discuss Jerry Dipoto’s comment about the Mariners aiming to win 54 percent of their games and ponder whether it’s better for a team to pursue sustained success or go all in. Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_Ghiroli Follow Eno on Twitter @enosarris Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Check out our YouTube page: youtu...

Oct 05, 202359 min

No Bunts | Wild Card Fever + Greatest MLB Postseason Moments In Recent History

On today's No Bunts, Skeets and Joel discuss the four Wild Card series, why the MLB is the hardest sport to bet on when it comes to picking a champion, the five best things in postseason baseball from the last 10 years, and more. -- 🙏 Supporting Tas Melas and his family: https://bit.ly/tasmelas -- 🏝 New No Buffs on Thursday: https://www.youtube.com/@NoBuffs/streams 👕 Buy No Dunks merch at BreakingT: https://www.nodunks.com 📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoDunksI...

Oct 04, 202351 min

The Roundtable | Showalter & Kapler are let go and breaking down the Wild Card Round

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 break down Buck Showalter and Gabe Kapler being let go by the Mets & Giants and we breakdown the most exciting Wild Card games. -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow *Today's episode is brought...

Oct 03, 202348 min

Starkville | Previewing the postseason and which manager opening is the best with Ken Rosenthal

MLB's Postseason is here and Jayson and Doug are previewing the excitement to come with the help of Ken Rosenthal. Which teams are most likely to be upset? Which free agent to be pitchers have the most on the line? Who will raise the trophy in the end? They also cover the goodbyes from baseball's final weekend and the best manager vacancy heading into the offseason. Trivia from Phil Rios: Name the five pitchers with 300 strikeout seasons in the last 20 years and name which of the five won the Cy...

Oct 02, 20231 hr 11 min

On Deck | The Postseason is set

The baseball postseason is set and Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver get you ready for the Wild Card round. They pick out their favorite series and the homer race is back, playoff edition! -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter @stephenjnesbitt -Follow Levi on X/Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Check out out sponsors: Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/ONDECK. That is LinkedIn.com/ONDECK for ...

Oct 02, 202320 min

Nesbitt & Law | MLB Clubs best set up for continued success, and Arizona Fall League rosters

With the postseason upon us, Stephen and Keith take a look at which playoff teams are best set up to continue their success in coming years. Keith then shares which players he's most excited to see in the Arizona Fall League. Follow Stephen on X: @StephenJNesbitt Follow Keith on X: @keithlaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 202356 min

The 3-0 Show | NL MVP Intrigue and Wild Card Races

Britt and Eno talk about Ronald Acuña Jr.’s and Mookie Betts’ cases to win the NL MVP Award, and look at possible offseason changes for the Giants and Padres. They also break down the AL and NL wild card races and highlight teams that could go farther in the postseason than expected. Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_Ghiroli Follow Eno on Twitter @enosarris Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathlet...

Sep 28, 202349 min

On Deck | Crazy last weekend scenarios, Rangers-Mariners series preview & the Arms Race

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 craziness that could happen in the last weekend of the regular season, Rangers-Mariners series preview & the Arms Race. -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter @stephenjnesbitt -Follow Levi on X/Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow *Today's ep...

Sep 28, 202316 min

The Roundtable | End of the season award time

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 break down who they think should win some of the major big awards in the AL and NL. -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow *Today's episode is brought to you by: -For a limited time, Aura is offerin...

Sep 26, 202346 min

Starkville | Terry Francona reflects on his 23-year managerial career

Terry Francona is entering his final week as a Major League manager. What better time to look back on 23-years as a big league skipper to share many of his favorite stories along the way. From his difficult start with the Phillies, to a pair of Championships in Boston including the 2004 curse breaker, to 11 seasons in Cleveland. Sit back and enjoy one of the most enjoyable interviews we've ever had in Starkville! Trivia from Paul McCord: Name the three players with more hits and more home runs t...

Sep 25, 20231 hr 7 min

On Deck | Houston, we have a problem, Mariners-Astros series preview & the Homer Chase

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 late season slump for the Astros, Mariners- Astros series preview & the Homer Chase -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter @stephenjnesbitt -Follow Levi on X/Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow *Today's episode is brought to you by: -For a l...

Sep 25, 202323 min

Nesbitt & Law | Minor League Player of the Year

Orioles shortstop Jackson Holliday was an easy choice as minor league player of the year. Stephen and Keith discuss Holliday and some other players who also had standout seasons including Rays third baseman Junior Caminero and Mets shortstop Jett Williams. They also get into Corbin Carroll's excellent rookie season and some of the front off changes around baseball including Kansas City and Detroit. The guys also talk about Keith's recent scouting trip to see the Red Sox Double-A team in Reading,...

Sep 22, 202354 min

The 3-0 Show | Hot Teams in September and Unheralded Rookies

Britt and Eno discuss whether it matters if teams are hot or cold in the weeks leading up to the postseason, and they assess which current contenders might be on the outside looking in come playoff time. They also talk about some rookies whose productive seasons might be under-appreciated due to their being on non-playoff teams. Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_Ghiroli Follow Eno on Twitter @enosarris Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Chec...

Sep 21, 202349 min

On Deck | Ohtani's mystery surgery, Blue Jays-Rays series preview & the Arms Race

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 Ohtani's mystery surgery, Blue Jays-Rays series preview & the Arms Race. -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter @stephenjnesbitt -Follow Levi on X/Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow *Today's episode is brought to you by: -Right now, you can try...

Sep 21, 202320 min

No Bunts | Braves Have Best Offense Ever? Astros Baseball's New England Pats? Best Postseason Bets

Tas and Joel answer all the questions like: Are the Braves actually the best postseason roster? Do they have the best offense in history? Are the Astros baseball’s New England Patriots? And, should baseball move to only one set of awards? All that, plus celebrating the Orioles, picking the best postseason value bets, debating if 2023 was the best regular season over the past decade, Adam Wainwright in his “Waino Era”, and the Rays reportedly getting a new stadium. -- Check out our sponsors: -Rig...

Sep 20, 20231 hr 5 min

The Roundtable | The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the San Diego Padres

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 good, the bad and the ugly of the San Diego Padres past, present and future. -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow *Today's episode is brought to you by: -Check out shop.bluemoonbrew...

Sep 19, 202344 min

Starkville | What is up with the Red Sox? Dan Shaughnessy weighs in on the state of the franchise

The Red Sox have fired Chaim Bloom after less than four years in charge. The club that has four World Series wins this century seems to be without direction right now. The Boston Globe's Dan Shaughnessy visits Starkville to give Trivia from Nik Pearce: Four pitchers with 2000+ career strikeouts who won World Series MVP since 1996? Strange But True covers a 23-hit loss and a win after being held hitless for 10.1 innings Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Fo...

Sep 18, 20231 hr 8 min

On Deck | Clayton Kershaw speaks the truth, Orioles-Astros series preview & the Homer Chase

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 Clayton Kershaw speaking the truth, Orioles-Astros series preview & the Homer Chase. -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter @stephenjnesbitt -Follow Levi on X/Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow *Today's episode is brought to you by: -Right now,...

Sep 18, 202323 min

Nesbitt & Law | Who's to blame for the Red Sox failures, prospect call ups and players Keith was wrong about

Stephen and Keith take a look at the Red Sox organization and discuss who's to blame for the Red Sox failures beyond Chaim Bloom who was fired on Thursday after 4 seasons. Then the guys talk about some recent call ups including the Orioles Heston Kjerstad and the Cubs Pete Crow-Armstrong. Finally, after covering Keith's prospect hits this season, the guys discuss the ones he was wrong about and what went wrong. Follow Stephen on X: @StephenJNesbitt Follow Keith on X: @keithlaw Hosted on Acast. S...

Sep 15, 20231 hr 3 min

The 3-0 Show | The Braves Clinch the NL East (Again) and 2023’s Lasting Memories

Britt and Eno discuss the Braves’ clinching their sixth straight NL East title and the possibility of them winning several more division titles in the coming years. They also talk about Max Scherzer’s teres major strain, the Rangers’ struggles to successfully close out their postseason push and the upcoming Orioles-Rays series, and they consider which achievements from 2023 will become lasting memories for baseball fans. Britt and Eno also react to the breaking news of the Red Sox firing chief b...

Sep 14, 202354 min

On Deck | Braves dig the long ball, Dodger-Mariners series preview & the Arms Race

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 how the Braves are rolling and crushing dingers at a crazy pace, the top weekend series and the Arms Race game. -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter @stephenjnesbitt -Follow Levi on X/Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow *Today's episode is brought...

Sep 14, 202318 min

No Bunts | 5 Best Things This Week + Awards Predictions

5 Best Things In Baseball include Matt Olson and Ronald Acuña hitting bombs to secure the Braves’ postseason birth, the Brewers-Yankees thriller (plus rooting for Milwaukee in the postseason), Willy Adames freaking out over meeting Derek Jeter, Cole ‘Wild Thing’ Ragans throwing three straight wild pitches, and Joey Votto’s “old man strength.” All that, plus Tas and Joel hand out the Cy Young and Rookie of the Year Awards before debating Andruw Jones’ Hall of Fame case. -- *Check out our YouTube ...

Sep 13, 20231 hr 7 min

The Roundtable | George Kirby is frustrated & the impact of the Mets hiring David Sterns

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 Mariners pitcher George Kirby complaining about being left in the game too long, how variety is a big thing they miss in the game and the Mets hiring David Sterns -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathlet...

Sep 12, 202344 min

Starkville | Can the Blue Jays young stars shine in October? Broadcasters Dan Shulman and Buck Martinez join the show

After a week off, Jayson and Doug are back in Starkville for the pennant races. The Blue Jays look headed back to the Wild Card round but can the club's young core featuring Vlad Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette finally make some noise in October. Club broadcasters Dan Shulman and Buck Martinez visit Starkville with the answer to that and much more. Trivia from Adam Kane: Four players other than Roberto Clemente with 10 straight golf glove seasons with a OPS+ over 100. Strange But True covers when a...

Sep 11, 20231 hr 7 min

On Deck | Jasson Dominguez has a torn UCL, Marlins-Brewers series preview & Homer Chase

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 Yankees Jasson Dominguez having a torn UCL, Marlins-Brewers series preview & the Homer Chase, -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter @stephenjnesbitt -Follow Levi on X/Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow *Today's episode is brought to you by: -G...

Sep 11, 202321 min

Nesbitt & Law | September call ups and grading Keith's preseason breakout predictions

Stephen Nesbitt is back filling in for DVR. He and Keith discuss the top prospects getting September call ups and whether or not they make sense for the teams. They also look back at Keith's preseason prospect breakout predictions and see how he did. Plus, minor league robot umpires are getting an upgrade to finish out the season. Will the changes improve the product? Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithla Follow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt Check out our sponsors — For a limited time, Aura i...

Sep 08, 202355 min

The 3-0 Show | The Unstoppable Astros and Braves & The Yankees’ and Mets’ Youth Movements

Britt and Eno talk about the Astros’ and Braves’ surge towards the postseason as well as the Dodgers looking more vulnerable as they head into the regular season’s final stretch. They also discuss the Rays’ stealthy slugging, the youth movements underfoot in the Bronx and in Queens, teams that may soon be replacing their managers and the Diamondbacks’ persistence as an NL Wild Card contender. Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_Ghiroli Follow Eno on Twitter @enosarris Subscribe to The Athletic for ju...

Sep 07, 202348 min

On Deck | The Astros are coming, Marlins-Phillies series preview & the Arms Race

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 red-hot Houston Astros making their late run in the AL West, the best series of the weekend and the Arms Race game. -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter @stephenjnesbitt -Follow Levi on X/Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow *Today's episode is...

Sep 07, 202321 min
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