The Windup: A show about Baseball

A week after the trade deadline and teams are beginning to be helped and hurt by moves that they made. Tim and Ken talk about the NL Central race where the Cardinals are back in first as the Brewers stumble after trading Josh Hader. Then, in the mailbag... -Why didn't the Yankees or Red Sox trade for Soto? -What deadline player will star in the Postseason? -Do teams use rebuilds as an excuse to sa...

Stephen Nesbitt joins DVR to discuss grades for each team's Trade Deadline decisions. Which clubs joined the Padres with 'A's' this time around? Did the Yankees thin their starting pitching depth too much by making a late trade for Harrison Bader? Did the Mets' lack of a big move merit a failing grade? Will any of the teams that played the middle emerge to surprise everyone in the final two months...

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 discuss Vin Scully passing away at the age of 94. And they recap the MLB Trade Deadline and the big trade of Juan Soto to the Padres. We also have a few surprises that make an appearance during the show. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -F...

From the Juan Soto and Luis Castillo blockbusters to the deals that didn't get done, Derek VanRiper and Eno Saris react to all of the news at MLB's trade deadline. Who got better, who didn't do enough and who waived the white flag on Deadline Day 2022. Check out the video stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SqiB2ntNAdo Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseball...

One day until MLB's trade deadline! Jim Bowden visits Starkville with the latest Juan Soto news (he thinks he'll be traded) and tales from deadlines past. Jayson and Doug also weigh in on the Luis Castillo trade and much more deadline news. They also try to break out of their trivia slump. Finally... Strange But True makes its triumphant return after a few weeks off! Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jay...

Ken spent Saturday in D.C. with the Nationals so we're recording early with the latest news on Juan Soto, Also, how were the Mariners able to deal for Luis Castillo? Those topics plus your questions... -Could Braves make move for Soto? -Three team Soto/Tatis proposal? -Who's to blame for Nats inability to build around Soto? -What position is most valued at deadline and in draft? -What happens to P...

Hey TABS fans - Our friends at No Dunks, Inc have launched a new baseball podcast, No Bunts. We'll be dropping in episodes on the TABS feed from time to time. The first one is a fun interview with Mets pitcher Trevor May who joined No Bunts to discuss the possibility of a World Series matchup vs. the Yankees, the Red Sox's horrendous weekend, the MLB Trade Deadline, getting rid of the DH, which ba...

Keith and DVR discuss the trade that sent Andrew Benintendi to the Yankees, the Royals' internal replacement options and the pitching prospects that went back to Kansas City in the deal, two new emerging sellers with the Giants and Red Sox recent slides, long-term concern about the health of Mike Trout, and more success from the Guardians' pitching development machine. Follow Keith on Twitter: @ke...

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss a few potentially active teams for the MLB trade deadline that could take the league by surprise. Will the Marlins aggressively move pitching to bolster their position player core? Could the Guardians swoop in as a shocking team to acquire Juan Soto? Is Tarik Skubal actually available in the right deal with the Tigers? And, how bright is the future in Arizona? Plus, th...

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 discuss the latest rumors about Juan Soto & if they think he will be traded by the Trade Deadline or will it wait till the offseason. They also talk about if there are some teams that are going to "thread the needle" at the Trade Deadline. -F...

Doug's flying solo this week with Jayson enjoying some time off after Hall of Fame weekend. Orioles broadcaster Melanie Newman joins the show! She talks about the surprising 2022 Orioles and how they've managed to surprise the league. She also shares her journey through the minor leagues to a big league broadcast booth, the value of sharing the personal stories behind players and what her father m...

Despite the Red Sox brutal home sweep to the Blue Jays, Ken says don't put them in the sellers bin just yet. Tim and Ken also talk Hall of Fame before opening up the mailbag: -Could players talk to broadcasters in regular season games? -Expanding the All-Star break -Cardinals legends finish the season in Pittsburgh -Mets fits at the deadline? -Could Braves trade Ozuna? -Insurance for big contracts...

Cooperstown will become Big Papi-town this weekend as the Baseball Hall of Fame opens its doors to Red Sox legend David Ortiz. To get us ready former teammates Kevin Millar and Bronson Arroyo visit Starkville to share stories of Ortiz's early days in Boston in 2003 and 2004 when he made the transformation into a superstar. Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville...

Keith and DVR discuss several early takeaways from the 2022 MLB Draft including the O's decision to take Jackson Holliday with the first overall pick, the Rangers' surprising selection of Kumar Rocker at No. 3, the teams that might have benefited from having a few more options than expected in Round 1 as a result. Plus, the Cubs' choice of Cade Horton on the heels of an excellent finish to his 202...

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. This week the guys are going to talk a lot about Derbies. They talk about how much fun the Home Run Derby was this year with Juan Soto beating Julio Rodriguez in the final and how the Juan Soto Derby is heating up as trade talk explodes this week. -Follow...

Stephen J. Nesbitt, Sam Blum and Steve Berman are joined by listeners for a Live Room reaction to the American League's 3-2 win in the 2022 Midsummer Classic. Follow Stephen: @stephenjnesbitt Follow Sam: @SamBlum3 Follow Steve: @BASportsGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss a few potential upgrades to All-Star Week, including an idea to give the MLB Draft and the Futures Game a greater spotlight, before examining a few potential fits for an in-season Juan Soto trade, the impact of Chris Sale's finger injury on the Red Sox's playoff hopes, and the disappearance of the knuckleball.  Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Britt on Twitter:...

Yes, the usual suspects will all be in on Juan Soto before next month's trade deadline, but Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster explain why the market will expand beyond the rich. Then in the mailbag... -Bring back the Old-Timers Game? -Explaining how teams determine the Player To Be Named Later -Do teams worry about trading for catchers? -Should Giants buy or sell? -What will Dansby Swanson's next con...

Keith and DVR discuss the potential Trade Deadline approach of the defending champions in Atlanta, and whether they will follow a similar script to their 2021 moves. Could other teams currently on the bubble for Wild Cards spots be the most likely clubs to employ that strategy? If the Giants opt to make a big move, should they pursue Willson Contreras in another deadline deal with the Cubs? Plus,...

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the Blue Jays' surprising decision to fire manager Charlie Montoyo, the surging Orioles' push into the AL Wild Card Race and how their trade deadline plans could be changing. Plus, they examine the Padres' bid to chase down the Dodgers in the NL West, challenges for A.J. Preller to maneuver around the Luxury Tax, Trade Jerry's next moves, and whether the Home Run Derby...

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 discuss why they think the All-Star Game and festivities might be a lot of fun this season and why there is only 1 close division race to actually pay attention to in the 2nd half. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter:...

While Doug is away, Jayson and Jim Deshaies will play! Jim, Chicago Cubs analyst for Marquee Sports Network and former big leaguer, co-hosts today's show with Jayson as the former discusses his experiences with the ASG, trade rumors, and more. The two chitchat about those topics as it relates to this season as well, including where could Wilson Contreras land if he is moved? Cleveland Guardians ma...

The Phillies, Mariners and Orioles are all enduring long postseason droughts and are all red hot right now. Tim McMaster and Ken Rosenthal discuss the three teams but will Ken offer his mea culpt to Phillies fans? Then in the mailbag... -Should Orioles be buyers? -Why haven't the Blue Jays moved to fix flaws? -Willing to take bad contracts, who are the Mets targeting? -Do players view ASG game as...

Keith and DVR discuss the first group of players named to the Futures Game Rosters (the full release occurred after the episode was recorded), how easy it can be to overreact to a showcase game, Boston’s pitching depth in the wake of Brayan Bello’s debut, unexpected performances at Triple-A, Jarred Kelenic’s extended stint with Tacoma, Francisco Àlvarez’s chances of contributing for the Mets in th...

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the most pressing needs of each current division leader as the trade deadline draws closer. Will the Yankees continue to be the best team in baseball in the second half? Can the Twins find a big upgrade for the front of the rotation, and add bullpen depth? Does the Chris Taylor injury push the Dodgers to add another high quality position player? And, DVR introduces 'Th...