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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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Willie Mays was baseball, and the world was better because of it - by Grant Brisbee

Willie Mays died on Tuesday, June 19. Considered one of the greatest to ever play the game if not the greatest, the Hall of Famer was 93 years old. Grant Brisbee has written about the Giants since 2003 and has covered the club for The Athletic since 2019. He grew up in the Bay Area, going to games at Candlestick and even becoming a vendor there. He published this story after Mays' passing. Written version of Grant's story: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5574529/2024/06/19/willie-mays-wikipedia...

Jun 20, 20247 min

Do the Dodgers & Yankees care about the regular season and what team's are a lost cause

Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. Athletic Marc is back this week to talk some ball with Andy and Grant. They talk about the if the Dodgers and Yankees are concerned about all their injuries, do they even care about the regular season and they talk about the team's that are already toast this season and have no light at the end of the tunnel. -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc...

Jun 19, 202442 min

J.J. Picollo talks about the Royals busy offseason, finding their identity and the new extension for Bobby Witt Jr

Starkville | The Royals are off to a pretty hot start to the season. Royals GM J.J. Picollo takes a trip to Starkville and talks about their busy offseason, finding their identity, the new extension for Bobby Witt Jr and much more. Strange But True: The Red Sox ran wild on the Yankees on Sunday night. Boston set a franchise record of 9 stolen bases in a game vs NY on Sunday Night Baseball. Trivia from Andrew Althaus: Between 1930 and 1990 only 1 player had a season with 130+ rbis and another sea...

Jun 17, 202457 min

Trade Deadline Primer | Who are the buyers?

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, we’re previewing trade season! Who are the buyers? Who are the sellers? Do the Dodgers need a shortstop? -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt -Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @ChadJennings22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 20241 hr 16 min

Rustin Dodd talks about the influx of gambling in baseball & the Athletic's new MLB Players Poll

Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. Athletic MLB Writer Rustin Dodd is in this week for Marc.. They talk about the influx of gambling in baseball is happening and they break down the Athletic's new MLB Players Poll 2024. Here is the link to the Players Poll 2024 story: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5529966/2024/06/10/mlb-player-poll-overrated-underrated-worst-organization/ -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twi...

Jun 12, 202444 min

Brian Snitker on Braves struggles and how they can fix it

Starkville | The Braves have had an up and down start to the season. Braves Manager Brian Stinker joins Jayson and Tyler this week to give his thoughts on the state of the Braves, coaching against his son, his long journey in baseball and much much more. Strange But True: Phillies starter Ranger Suárez beat the Texas Rangers back on May 21st. Is there any other players in the history of baseball with the same name as the the name of a team that they beat? Trivia will return next week Monday June...

Jun 10, 202455 min

Selecting All Stars | Juan Soto's injury

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, we’re selecting our MLB All Star teams and discussing Juan Soto’s injury. -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt -Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @ChadJennings22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 07, 202457 min

Is it a big deal for players to bet on baseball & what will the NL West teams do before the Trade Deadline

Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The Athletic's Cardinals Writer Katie Woo joins Andy and Grant this week. They talk about if players betting on baseball is a big deal and what they think the NL West teams will do from now until the Trade Deadline. -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Katie on X/Twitter: @katiejwoo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Jun 05, 202440 min

Sarah Langs and Jon "Boog" Sciambi talk Lou Gehrig Day, ALS and why baseball is awesome.

Starkville | This past Sunday was Lou Gehrig Day in MLB. 2 great friends of Starkville, Sarah Langs and Jon "Boog" Sciambi visit and talk about Lou Gehrig Day, ALS and why baseball is awesome. Strange But True: Padres reliever Jeremiah Estrada strikes out 13 straight hitters in a row for a new MLB record. And the way his streak ends is pretty crazy too. Trivia from Jimmy Hawkins: Lou Gehrig had 7 seasons of 200 hits and 100 walks. Since he retired, only 5 players have done it in a season. Who ar...

Jun 03, 20241 hr 11 min

Who’s the MVP so far? | MLB adds Negro Leagues stats

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, we’re talking about MLB adopting stats from the Negro Leagues, the Mets rough stretch, and hand out awards for the first third of the season. -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt -Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @ChadJennings22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 20241 hr 1 min

Sam Miller talks Ángel Hernández retiring, Acuña being out for the season & much more

Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. Sam Miller of Pebble Hunting joins Andy and Grant this week. They talk about some general baseball banter, umpire Ángel Hernández retiring and the season ending injury to Ronald Acuña Jr -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

May 29, 202447 min

Who are the top 5 teams? | Josh Hader's arbitration fallout

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, we’re ranking the top 5 teams after 50 games, discussing Josh Hader’s usage restrictions, and breaking down the injuries affecting the standings. -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt -Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @ChadJennings22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 202458 min

Pre-Memorial Day vibes for teams, the state of pitching & real numbers vs Statcast metrics

Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. Grant, Andy & Marc are back together to talk some ball. They talk about the pre-memorial day vibes they are getting from some teams, the current state of pitching in MLB and comparing real numbers to Statcast metrics. -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 22, 202447 min

David Cone talks about the old school vs new school thinking on pitching in baseball

Starkville | Jayson is on vacation this week, so Doug is in solo to take over this week on the show. David Cone joins Doug and talks about the differences in the old school vs new school thinking on pitching in baseball, the change in the strike zone, the use of stats, the increase in Tommy John surgeries and much much more. No Trivia this week... but it will return for our next show on June 3rd. Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Hosted on Acast. See acas...

May 20, 202444 min

Sweat stains, blowouts, & Juan Soto | Mailbag episode

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, we’re talking Juan Soto’s future in pinstripes, the Elly De La Cruz show, and answering listener mailbag questions. -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt -Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @ChadJennings22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 202459 min

Is there a big 3 in the NL, is the new bat-tracking data important & thoughts on Skenes' debut

Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The Athletic's Mets writer Tim Britton is sitting in with Grant and Andy this week. They talk about the if there is a big 3 top teams in the NL, if the new bat-tracking data is important and what to make of Paul Skenes' MLB debut. -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Tim on X/Twitter: @TimBritton Hosted on Acast....

May 15, 202444 min

A.J. Hinch talks about going from a player to a manager, dealing with struggling players & his involvement in the Astros cheating scandal

Starkville | The Tigers are on the rise this season and their Manager A.J. Hinch joins Starkville. He talks about his philosophy to help struggling players, his move from player to coaching, his involvement in the Astros cheating scandal and much more. Strange But True: The Pirates decided to go a little crazy and give out some free passes to the Cubs on Saturday. The Pirates gave up 6 bases loaded walks in 1 inning and somehow still won the game vs the Cubs Trivia from Jason Catania: Jose Altuv...

May 13, 20241 hr 9 min

Paul Skenes debut + First Start Memories w/ Chase Whitley

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, we’re talking Paul Skenes, other memorable pitching debuts, and an interview with Chase Whitley about his first start. Plus, what's working so well for Boston's pitching staff? -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt -Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @ChadJennings22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 202453 min

Luis Arráez is traded & is Paul Skenes the real deal?

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 the interesting trade of Luis Arráez to the Padres, is Paul Skenes the real deal and Andy's new book- The Last of His Kind: Clayton Kershaw and the Burden of Greatness -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Katie ...

May 08, 202447 min

Dave Roberts talks Ohtani, Mookie, Vanilla Ice Cream and Bee Delays

Starkville | The Dodgers are on top of the NL West a little over a month into the season. Dave Roberts visits Starkville this week and talks about how Ohtani is a unicorn, Mookie Betts can do it, what to expect from his returning starting pitchers and much more. Strange But True: We hear the juicy story about the Twins rally sausage and what was the weirdest superstition that Doug witnessed when he played. Trivia from Joe Wilkins: Since the retirement of Barry Bonds, there have been 5 different ...

May 06, 20241 hr 1 min

"Cy WHAT?" April MLB Awards + Snubs

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, we’re talking monthly awards, give out our own awards, and hit the Hot Take Hot Corner on Mookie Betts. Read Stephen’s story on Mason Miller https://theathletic.com/5410939/2024/04/19/mason-miller-oakland-athletics-diabetes/ -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt -Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @ChadJennings22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 03, 202453 min

Mike Trout is hurt again, what we biffed in the first month & who is the least hopeless team

Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. Athletic Dodgers writer Fabian Ardaya is in this week for Marc. The guys talk about Mike Trout getting hurt again, what we were wrong about after the 1st month of the season & who is the least hopeless team of the Marlins, Rockies or White Sox. -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Fabian on X/Twitter: @Fabian...

May 01, 202445 min

Talking Cubs, pitcher injuries & the pitch clock with Jim Deshaies

Starkville | The Cubs are off to a pretty good start even with some injuries. Cubs announcer Jim Deshaies is back to talk about the Cubs, why pitchers seem to get hurt more in MLB, if he likes the pitch clock and the crazy MLB record that he holds Strange But True: The Yankees go bananas over the weekend and score 15 runs in back to back games vs Brewers and there are a few interesting notes from the game from the mound and at the plate. Trivia from Lindsay Barnes: This month we celebrated the a...

Apr 29, 20241 hr

Buy, Sell, or Hold + Ohtani goes to Toronto

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, we’re doing a little “Buy, Sell, or Hold” on the season’s first month, talking about Shohei Ohtani’s big trip to Toronto, and some hope for White Sox fans. Stephen on Chad Kuhl’s comeback https://theathletic.com/5443553/2024/04/25/chad-kuhl-white-sox-comeback/ Chad’s Red Sox prospects update https://theathletic.com/5446700/2024/04/26/red-sox-2020-top-prospects/ -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt ...

Apr 26, 202456 min

What are the Top 10 front offices in baseball?

Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. They guys talk about The Athletic's big piece on the Top 10 front offices in MLB, how 40 executives voted on it and who were some of the surprise teams that did or didn't get a ton of votes. Here is a link to the article: https://theathletic.com/5424700/2024/04/24/mlb-front-office-rankings/ -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantB...

Apr 24, 202446 min

After fast start, can the Royals contend this season?

Starkville | The Royals are off to a good start led by Bobby Witt Jr. and a young core. Club broadcaster Rex Hudler is back to discuss the team's chances to contend and share some of the fun tales from his playing days. Strange But True: Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser found the fountains in Kansas City twice this week. Once with a home run and once when he tossed the final our of a Craig Kimbrel milestone save into the water. That was a problem! Trivia from Bill Flannagan: Stephen Strasburg re...

Apr 22, 20241 hr 21 min

MLB Draft prospect rankings + news with Keith Law

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, Keith Law joins the show discuss the Paul Skenes situation in Pittsburgh and Keith’s MLB Draft top prospects rankings. Keith’s prospect rankings https://theathletic.com/5421487/2024/04/18/mlb-draft-2024-prospect-rankings-top-50-keith-law/ -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt -Follow Chad on X/Twitter: @ChadJennings22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 19, 202451 min

Behind the curtain of the MLB Power Rankings

Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The Athletic's Mets writer Tim Britton is sitting in with Grant and Andy this week. They talk about the process of the MLB Power Rankings, why is Snell struggling, what is going on with the Mets & how Dwight Gooden was a pretty good pitcher -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Tim on X/Twitter: @TimBritton Ho...

Apr 17, 202444 min

Tales from 50 years of baseball broadcasts with Jon Miller

Starkville | Jon Miller is celebrating 50 years of broadcaster baseball games this summer. He stopped by Starkville to share some of his favorite stories from a half century behind the microphone. Strange But True: Tigers third baseman Zach McKinstry had a 3-run error and then gave up a 3-run home run in the same inning last week. When was the last time that happened? Trivia from Mark Snyderman: This week is the 50th anniversary of Henry Aaron’s 715th home run. He is also baseball’s all-time lea...

Apr 15, 20241 hr 10 min

Jackson Holliday's debut + Jock Taxes

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt. This week, Cody Stavenhagen joins the show discuss the latest in the Ippei Mizuhara saga and react to Jackson Holliday’s promotion to the Majors. Then, former major leaguer Jacob Turner joins the show for this week’s “The Cutting Room Floor” to explain the complicated nature of taxes for athletes. Read Stephen’s story on Jackson Holliday’s debut https://theathletic.com/5407409/2024/04/11/jackson-holliday-orioles-mlb-debut-matt/ https://...

Apr 12, 202440 min
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