Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The Athletic's Cardinals writer Katie Woo is sitting in with Grant and Andy this week. They talk about why the amount of pitcher injuries is on the rise, the Cardinals trying to adjust to modern times and the A's moving from Oakland to Sacramento. -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Katie on X/Twitter: @katiejwo...
Apr 10, 2024•44 min
Starkville | On a podcast based on quirkiness, what's more quirky than a solar eclipse? New Tigers broadcaster Jason Benetti joins the show to share his own fears of the eclipse before discussing a Tigers team that is on the rise and off to a great start in 2024. Strange But True: Doug pays tribute to the team that no one will eclipse this season, the Dodgers, buy unveiling a new metric, BOF (Betts, Ohtani, Freeman). Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Foll...
Apr 08, 2024•52 min
Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt. This week, Eric Drobny, The Athletic’s Director of Editorial Ops joins the show to offer a Sacramento insider’s look at the Oakland A’s upcoming temporary home. Then, Zack Meisel and Stephen give their takes on Nike’s jersey issues, work the “Hot Take Hot Corner”, and focus on the eclipse for this week’s “The Cutting Room Floor”. Read Zack’s story https://theathletic.com/5224300/2024/01/25/mlb-total-solar-eclipse-cleveland-guardians-apr...
Apr 05, 2024•53 min
Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The Athletic's Dodgers writer Fabian Ardaya is sitting in with Grant and Andy this week. The guys talk about the Dodgers hot start, voting on MLB awards and they give some opening week thoughts on some of the surprising and disappointing teams. -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Fabian on X/Twitter: @FabianArda...
Apr 03, 2024•41 min
The Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal has dominated baseball's news cycle for two weeks. Joe Maddon spent two-plus seasons working daily with Ohtani and his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara and he returns to Starkville to share what he witnessed. What does he think Ohtani's role is in all of this? Will this change the relationship between interpreters and athletes in the future? All that and more non-Ohtani chatter! Check out Jayson's story: https://theathletic.com/5386332/2024/04/02/joe-maddon-oh...
Apr 01, 2024•59 min
Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt. Every week, Stephen will dive into rankings, tiers, mailbag questions and more. Stephen will be joined by friends from inside and outside of The Athletic’s newsroom. This week, Chad Jennings joins the show to recap Opening Day’s biggest moments, check the Hope-O-Meter, and a little Hot Take Hot Corner. Then, John Gavin joins Stephen and Chad for the debut of “The Cutting Room Floor” to discuss his career, life after baseball, and his Gi...
Mar 29, 2024•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 Ohtani's interpreter investigation, Arizona signing Jordan Montgomery, a preview of the American League and they give their World Series picks. -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 27, 2024•46 min
The Athletic Baseball Show is now The Windup! New podcast name and look but the same great baseball content. Starkville is back to get you ready for a new season with a full National League preview. Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville are joined by Ken Rosenthal and Tyler Kepner to break down every division race and make predictions. Strange But True: Inspired by Jake Cronenworth's Opening Day glove malfunction, Doug tells stories of failed gloves of the past. Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Fol...
Mar 25, 2024•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. Will the Dodgers win 120 games? Can the D-Backs run things back? What to expect from the Padres? Can the revamped Giants make things interesting? Will the Rockies ever stop being the Rockies? -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee Hosted on Ac...
Mar 19, 2024•48 min
The Orioles are 14-2 this spring at the time of recording. General Manager Mike Elias joins the show to talk about the lean years, the Orioles incredible stable of young talent, new ownership, rising expectations and more. Jayson and Doug also talk about Joey Votto signing a minor league deal with his home town team the Toronto Blue Jays. Trivia from Reggie Deal: Name the four National League MVPs who lead the league in stolen bases. In the Doug-out: Doug reflects on what it was like to adapt to...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Tim Britton is in for Marc this episode. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys talk about the Giants signing Matt Chapman and extension guru Tim Britton breaks down all the new extensions & who could be next in line to get one. -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Tim on X/Twitter: @TimB...
Mar 05, 2024•45 min
Jenny Cavnar is making MLB history as the first female primary play-by-play voice in league history. She's the new voice of the Oakland A's. Based in Colorado, she's been on a whirlwind tour since the announcement but made a stop in Starkville. She talks about blazing a trail, who helped her along the way, how she juggles the job with being a mom and much much more. Trivia from Sean Mason: Name five of the seven players with 500 home runs who did not win an MVP Award. In the Doug-out: Doug remem...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Stephen Nesbitt is in for Marc this episode. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys talk about Anthony Rendon's comments about baseball not being his top priority, is Scott Boras biffing it for the Boras 4 and the issues with the new jerseys debuting this season. -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee ...
Feb 20, 2024•42 min
Kyle Schwarber is back and NOT on a golf course this time! The Phillies slugger reflects on coming so close to winning it all the last two years and how hard it is to win the World Series. He also discusses the Phils' offseason, batting leadoff and the best advice he ever heard. The guys wrap it up with rapid fire. Trivia from Adam Reiter: Two hall of famers besides Adrian Beltre who played at least 500 games for three different franchises In the Doug-out: After Travis Kelce yelled at Andy Reid ...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 14 min
With the recent release of 2024 playoff odds from FanGraphs, Stephen and DVR attempt to identify three teams that will improve their odds of reaching the postseason at the All-Star break, and three teams that will see their playoff odds decline during that span. Follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt Follow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 09, 2024•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 the Orioles finally make a move to get more starting pitching, the PECOTA projected standings and they give their Super Bowl predictions. -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 Hosted on ...
Feb 06, 2024•41 min
Billy Wagner missed election into the Baseball Hall of Fame by five votes and has one year left on the ballot. He took some time to visit Starkville and talk about that and look back on his career with Jayson and Doug. Trivia from Ben Remis: Besides, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton, name the other seven Hall of Famers since 2010 who played their entire careers for one team. In the Doug-out, Doug shares stories of the Hall of Fame class of 2024 Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the Astros’ addition of Josh Hader, and wonder how much longer the championship window will stay open in Houston with free agency looming for Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve. Plus, they look at a handful of other recent free agent signings, and wonder if the reduced appetite for spending in Boston will be a one-year blip given their historical tendencies. Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_Ghiroli Follow Eno on Twitter @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiper *Check ...
Jan 23, 2024•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 relievers who think they can be starters, who has had the most disappointing offseason so far and we break down the Eagles getting knocked out of the NFL Playoffs. -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/@theathle...
Jan 16, 2024•41 min
Eno, DVR and Katie discuss Shōta Imanaga's move to the Cubs, and the next steps in the team's offseason as they aim to contend in the NL Central. Plus, they look at the Cards' winter thus far, including the recent addition of Chaim Bloom to the front office, before taking a quick trip around the rest of division. Follow Katie on Twitter: @katiejwoo Follow Eno on Twitter @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 11, 2024•54 min
4-time World Series champion manager Bruce Bochy is back. Does he have a favorite team? What if he didn't come back? Does he think about the World Series? All that and much more. Trivia from Kyle Speicher: Name the three Rays hitters who were drafted by and played in the All-Star Game for the Rays In the Doug-out, Doug celebrates the changing of the running lane! Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Follow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster *Check out our Y...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 10 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 Yamamoto signing with the Dodgers, Chris Sale traded to the Braves & sign a player palooza. -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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Jan 02, 2024•45 min
DVR and Fabian Ardaya discuss the latest big move by the Dodgers -- the acquisition and extension of Tyler Glasnow -- an offseason that appears to be far from over. They discuss the Rays' return in the trade, the expectation of more moves to come from the Dodgers, their relative lack of postseason success despite steady regular season dominance, and the other teams trying to keep pace in the NL West. Plus, how long would *you* wait for In-N-Out? Follow Fabian on Twitter @FabianArdaya Follow DVR ...
Dec 19, 2023•41 min
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the latest intriguing details from Shohei Ohtani's unique contract with the Dodgers, plus the effort to bring Yoshinobu Yamamoto to Los Angeles. Additionally, they discuss Jung Hoo Lee's new deal with the Giants, Cody Bellinger as a likely more expensive alternative, and ways the Blue Jays and Angels might move forward with their offseason plans. Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_Ghiroli Follow Eno on Twitter @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiper *Check out our ...
Dec 14, 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 talk about Shohei Ohtani signing with the Dodgers and what is the ripple effect it will have on MLB and other teams that missed out on him. -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 Hosted on Acast. Se...
Dec 12, 2023•46 min
Starkville moves to Nashville and MLB's Winter Meetings this week. Former A's great Dave Stewart joins the show to talk about his efforts to bring baseball to Music City and who's to blame for the A's move out his home town, Oakland. He also tells stories of growing up in Oakland and sneaking into A's games and the history of his relationship with Reggie Jackson from childhood into his playing days and more. In the Doug-out, Doug pays tribute to Frank Howard with a great story from his playing d...
Dec 07, 2023•48 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 are live from the Winter Meetings in Nashville and they talk about Dave Roberts comments on meetings with Othani, Verdugo traded to the Yankees & Stephen Nesbitt joins the show. -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesb...
Dec 06, 2023•41 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 are live from the Winter Meetings in Nashville and they talk about how everyone is waiting for the Ohtani domino to fall, the Mariners-Braves trade and the Céspedes Family BBQ guys join the show. -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee *Check out our YouTube page: ...
Dec 04, 2023•46 min
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss several potential bargains available via free agency this winter, and a few takeaways from the Class of 2024 Hall of Fame Ballot -- including the case for Joe Mauer, the ongoing debate about PED-ERA players, and Adrián Beltré's chances of being inducted to Cooperstown in Year 1 on the ballot. Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_Ghiroli Follow Eno on Twitter @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiper Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hoste...
Nov 30, 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 talk about the Cardinals going shopping for pitching, what's the market for Cody Bellinger and give a Winter Meetings preview. -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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Nov 28, 2023•45 min
