The Windup: A show about Baseball

Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts stops by to talk about the Dodgers early exit from the Postseason and the club's plans to get better this offseason. He also tells Jayson and Doug where he escaped to rather than stay in San Diego after the NLDS. Jayson and Doug also reflect on the Contemporary Era Hall of Fame ballot and guess at who may get in Sunday night. The Doug-out segment returns with a story o...

DVR and Eno discuss the Angels' busy start to the winter, the Astros' addition of José Abreu and the moves that might following in Houston, and several other November moves including the White Sox's pick up of Mike Clevinger, a trade between the Mariners (shocker) and Diamondbacks, and a solid addition for the rebuilding Nationals.  Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/mo for the first year: theathleti...

Grant, Andy and Marc are back with thoughts. They start with James Click's departure from Houston and why he gained massive respect in the MLB front office ranks. With Twitter's future in doubt, Andy tells us why Instagram is NOT the answer. Then it's on to the Hot Stove. What will the Rangers do and is there a world where the Yankees and Dodgers don't spend and rely on upcoming young talent. -Fol...

The new Hall of Fame ballot was unveiled Monday with fourteen new players for writers to ponder. Ken opens the show by giving his early thoughts. Then it's on to the mailbag... -Revisiting Joe Maddon's thoughts on the new MLB manager -Will pitch clock impact free agency? -Do players care about the WBC? -How will Cardinals replace Molina? -Why won't Angels rebuild? -Trading luxury tax space? Those...

DVR, Eno and Katie discuss awards given out so far, and share their picks for 'Most Surprising' and 'Most Disappointing Player' in 2022. Plus, they discuss a few of the early Hot Stove season moves, before pairing current free agents with their ideal fits on new clubs. Finally, the trio has a four-round Thanksgiving draft to prepare for next week's feast.  Follow Katie on Twitter: @katiejwoo Follo...

After a week off, Ken and Tim are recharged for the Hot Stove season. They open the show looking ahead to the best storylines of the offseason including Aaron Judge, Jacob deGrom, the Red Sox, Rangers and Giants. Then, in the mailbag... -Adding excitement to MLB's offseason schedule -Bonds, Clemens, Palmeiro and Schilling back on the HOF ballot -Are too many stars on the West Coast? -Do teams cons...

DVR and Keith discuss the recently-signed five-year deals for Edwin Díaz and Robert Suarez, the fallout from Thursday's deadline to extend Qualifying Offers -- including several starting pitchers among the 'mid-range' options available in free agency -- and Dansby Swanson's growth as a hitter in 2022.  Check out our YouTube page: https://bit.ly/TABSYT Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR...

Brian Anderson and Ron Darling have covered the Astros through postseason runs for years as TBS' MLB broadcast team. They give their perspective no the 2022 World Series Champions. Where do they fit into history and can this team be separated from the 2017 team? Dusty Baker was the perfect person to lead this team back to the top. Strange But True covers a World Series no-hitter and leadoff home r...

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in the MLB Postseason. The guys break down the Astros winning the World Series & where they think some of the top free agents might end up this offseason. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter:...

Tim McMaster is joined by The Athletic's Phillies reporter Matt Gelb and Sam Blum who's been covering the Astros this Postseason to answer all of your questions. Can the Phillies bounce back after being no hit? Can Justin Verlander bounce back after another World Series dud? The guys cover all the angles before an all important Game 5. -Follow Matt on Twitter: @Matt Gelb -Follow Sam on Twitter: @S...

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the Phillies' big win in Game 3 of the World Series and whether Lance McCullers was tipping pitches, or if he was simply too predictable. Plus, they wonder why the Astros didn't utilize their pitching depth sooner, if this Phillies squad as is improbable as any other recent World Series club, and answer a question about the risks of a long-term deal for Aaron Judge. Su...

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in the MLB Postseason. The guys break down the 1st 2 games of the World Series, the non-existent hate on Justin Verlander's postseason struggles & thoughts on some of the new MLB manager hires. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter:...

Brad Lidge experienced the lowest of lows closing for the Astros and the highest of highs closing for the Phillies. He visits Starkville to talk about those moments as well as the 2022 World Series and more! Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Follow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Check out our YouTube page: https://bit.ly/TABSYT Hosted on Acast. See aca...

As the World Series shifts to Philadelphia, Tim and Ken have plenty to talk about on the mailbag. Ken opens the show by discussing what an Astros championship means for the legacy of the players and organization. In the mailbag... -Will the pitch clock affect pitchers during free agency this winter? -Why was the layoff so long before the World Series? -Is marketability considereded when teams trad...

DVR and Keith discuss a few non-World Series storylines around baseball including the Padres' next steps to make another run in 2023, the Yankees' offseason outlook with Aaron Judge's foray into free agency and pressing needs on the roster, David Stearns stepping down in Milwaukee, and a managerial changes for the Rangers and Marlins. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @Dere...

Eno, Britt & DVR preview the World Series matchup between the Astros and Phillies and discuss keys to the series, potential bullpen issues for the Phillies (shocker), reasons to consider joining each team's October bandwagon, and of course, their predictions for the series winning club and MVP honors. Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Follow En...

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in the MLB Postseason. The guys break down the 2 Championship Series and talk about about the different approaches for the teams & they preview the Phillies-Astros World Series. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -F...

Phillies broadcasters Scott Franzke and Tom McCarthy are back for the 2nd time in a month as the Phillies clinch an unlikely spot in the World Series. What has changed since the last time Scott and Tom joined Jayson and Doug?... EVERYTHING! They talk about all the breaks that went Philly's way, the greatness of Bryce Harper and much more. Plus Strange But True focuses on that wild NLCS Game 4 and...

Fox's Postseason broadcasts have featured in-game player interviews form the dugout. Ken has conducted many of them and explains how they came about and why he's not intruding on the players. Then in the mailbag: -Shouldn't the Angels blow it up and trade Ohtani/Trout? -Are sons of players less likely to sign pre-arb extensions? -Is the value of trade deadline acquisitions overrated? -Is Rob Thoms...

Keith and DVR discuss the Astros' 2-0 lead over the Yankees in the ALCS, the historical dominance of the recent Dodgers -- and the surprising lack of World Series titles for similarly dominant clubs in the last 60-plus years. Plus, they discuss a few players Keith saw during his recent trip to the Arizona Fall League. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Check o...

Eno and DVR discuss their early thoughts on each LCS matchup as the Astros open up an early 1-0 lead over the Yankees and the Phillies-Padres series goes back to Philadelphia knotted up at one game apiece. Plus, they consider Shohei Ohtani's long-term future, the possibility of the Angels trading him this winter, and a few key injury news items for José Ramírez and Jesse Winker. Subscribe to The A...

Former Major Leaguers and Astros broadcasters Steve Sparks and Geoff Blum stop by to discuss how the Astros were able to sweep their ALDS with the Mariners when the other high seeds all struggled. They also question when the rest of the sports world will stop hating the Astros after the 2017 cheating scandel. Those topics and more. Plus Strange But True and listener trivia! Follow Jayson on Twitte...

Eno and DVR share quick takeaways from Game 5 of the ALDS before previewing the ALCS matchup between the Astros and Yankees. Will the extra days prove beneficial for the Astros? Who will come away with the series win? And who will end up coming away with ALCS MVP hardware? Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshow Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow D...

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in the MLB Postseason. The guys give their thoughts on the Division Series that are over and preview the Phillies-Padres National League Championship Series. They also talk about how much luck plays a role in the Postseason. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbe...

The Dodgers season is over. The Yankees face elimination. Do these teams need to change their postseason approach? Ken discusses that and then he and Tim open up the mailbag: -Ken responds to Mets fans regarding his "eulogy" story -Is it time to go back to four divisions? -Why did the ALDS series get an extra off day? -Could Brewers trade Burnes or Woodruff this offseason? -Should Cardinals tear i...