The Windup: A show about Baseball

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 what the impact of MLB's new expanded Playoffs might be and how that might cause some teams to be both buyers & sellers. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCari...

It's not a roundtable! We already have one of those on this feed. Jayson and Doug are joined by Tim Kurkjian and Tyler Kepner to check in on the 2022 season so far and make some predictions on what's to come. -BIGGEST SURPRISE TEAM -MOST DISAPPOINTING TEAM -WHO GETS TRADED FIRST – LUIS CASTILLO OR FRANKIE MONTAS? -HOW MANY AL EAST TEAMS MAKE THE PLAYOFFS? -MORE HOMERS – TROUT OR OHTANI? -MORE STRI...

Keith and DVR discuss whether the Angels should strongly consider entertaining offers to trade Mike Trout this winter, a few teams that could offer a massive haul in a potential deal, how the Dodgers will approach possible infield upgrades on the heels of a quiet first half from Max Muncy and Justin Turner, their prospects on the brink of helping in the push toward a title, the Rockies' fast-closi...

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss pivotal players for six teams currently jockeying for playoff berths — including the Cardinals, Giants, Phillies, Angels, Guardians and White Sox — the surprising news of Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson leaving mid-season for a job at LSU, and whether MLB’s anti-trust exemption is actually in jeopardy.  Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathleti...

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 big brawl between the Angels & Mariners, Freddie Freeman's emotion return to Atlanta and what the future holds for Aaron Judge. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter...

Tony Gwynn Jr. joins Starkville for a great conversation. He tells Jayson and Doug about the 2022 Padres. Why is Manny Machado having an MVP caliber season? What will Fernando Tatis Jr. return to the team mean? Tony also opens up about his relationship with his dad and shares some incredible stories. Jayson and Doug also cover the Yankees unlikely hitless streak, Freddie Freeman's return to Atlant...

Tim McMaster and Ken Rosenthal react to Bryce Harper's injury and Ken explains how major injuries across baseball will impact the trade deadline. Then in the mailbag... -A 3-team trade idea -Should the trade deadline be moved back to the end of August? -What Reds players are being targeted by contenders? -Will Ken pick up the mantle for Jose Ramirez? -How can we add "clutch" hits to OPS? -Any move...

DVR and Keith discuss the Angels’ decision to demote Reid Detmers, the season-ending injury to Anthony Rendon, and continued frustration despite star power atop the roster in Anaheim. Plus, a look at several recently promoted and recalled players including Lenyn Sosa, Josh Lowe, and C.J. Abrams, among others, and the ongoing uncertainty about the Orioles’ plans with the first overall pick in next...

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Rays' lengthy list of first-half injuries, their chances (along with the rest of the AL East) of pressuring the Yankees in the division title race, a young Cleveland team that is exceeding expectations (so far), an important Brewers-Cards series in late June, and some fun with a rolling one-year pitching leaderboard.  Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first...

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 some of the biggest stories of the week, if there will be another dynasty team in baseball and who's legacy is next to be cemented. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on Twitter: @M...

Ken Rosenthal pinch hits for Doug this week. He and Jayson ponder what baseball feat today could possibly compare to the impact that Cal Ripken Junior's ironman streak had on sports fans? The Jeff Francoeur joins the show to talk about the streaking Braves as Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta this weekend. In Strange But True Jayson and Ken remember Sam Horn's lone triple and dive into the Astros...

Tim McMaster and Ken Rosenthal are back with another mailbag episode but before answering your questions Ken reflects on a Cardinals franchise that's always in contention despite never drafting high. He also talks about Lorenzo Cain who was DFA'd by the Brewers this weekend. Then in the mailbag... -Who will the Mets target at the deadline? -Will vaccination status be a factor at the deadline? -Why...

DVR and Keith discuss the Tigers' recent slide and the overall progress in their rebuilding effort before checking in on other non-contenders including the A's, Orioles, Royals and Pirates in search of players taking a step forward this season, and potential players on the move at the trade deadline. Plus, Keith has a new set of rankings for the 2022 MLB Draft class! Follow Keith on Twitter: @keit...

Britt and DVR discuss the complications of a long-term deal for Juan Soto with the Nationals with a change in ownership looming, progress for Max Scherzer as the Mets' try to hold off two charging NL East foes, the White Sox's mounting injuries, a largely ignored second-place squad in Texas, past-year leaderboard fun, and their picks for a bronze medal winner in the NL Central. Follow Britt on Twi...

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. (Marc is off this week) Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys discuss the firing of Joe Maddon by the Angels, the exciting 3-team NL West race & if the Mets and/or Yankees will make a big dumb trade. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough -...

Mets manager Buck Showalter returns to Starkville. He gets into the Mets hot start to the season, managing today's star players, the challenge of the NL East, Shakira and much more.   Jayson and Doug play mid-season over/unders and explain the Strange But True connection between Joe Girardi and Joe Maddon's firings. All that plus trivia! Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter:...

Since we last brought you the mailbag, Joe Girardi and Joe Maddon have both been fired. The Phillies have been on a tear since they made the move, the Angels haven't. Plus Southsiders are chanting to "Fire Tony" during White Sox games. Could La Russa be next? Tim McMaster and Ken Rosenthal discuss that and then open the mailbag... -How much of the decision to let Ohtani pitch and hit come from Mad...

DVR and Keith discuss Gabriel Moreno's promotion to Toronto, a loaded group of catching prospects, Kevin Gausman's excellent first half, the Yankees' looming decision to make a long-term deal with Aaron Judge, Shane McClanahan's ascent to 'ace' status, improvement to 'stuff' at minor-league levels, and Kumar Rocker's bid to be selected in the first round of the 2022 draft.  Follow Keith on Twitter...

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Angels' decision to fire Joe Maddon, the 2022 ceiling for the team amidst a franchise-record losing streak, which currently above .500 teams are most susceptible to a similar collapse, and skepticism about the Giants despite their growing recent track record of exceeding expectations.  Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballsho...

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. (Grant is off this week) Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys discuss the Phillies firing Manager Joe Girardi, if the 2 New York teams dominating MLB so far is a good or bad thing and some of the Rays players opting out of a Pride Night event at the ballpark. -Follow Grant on Twitte...

It's a full house in Starkville this week. First, ESPN's Tim Kurkjian talks about being elected to the Hall of Fame. He learned he had been chosen one day before finding out his brother has ALS. He shares all of that emotion and then helps Jayson and Doug out in the Strange But True segment. Then, another hall of fame sportswriter, Bob Ryan joins the show with Bill Chuck to talk about their new bo...

DVR and Keith put the Phillies and Mariners on the stage in the latest 'Overreaction Theatre' before discussing several rookie pitchers including Spencer Strider, Aaron Ashby, Roansy Contreras, A.J. Puk, Jhoan Duran, and more.  Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get six months of The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acas...

With DVR off, Britt takes the reins. She and Eno start with the surging Mets. Is the NL East race over at the beginning of June and what's wrong with the Braves? The Reds had a winning month of May making the Royals the worst team in baseball. Eno explains the flaws on KC's roster. Finally the episode checks in on the latest gossip surrounding baseball's fantasy football soap opera. Follow Eno on...

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 crazy Tommy Pham-Joc Pederson slap heard around the world over fantasy football rules & what do the guys think of this year's version of the Phillies. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough...

Whether it's Jack Bauer on The Simpsons or X-Files on Cops, everyone loves a great crossover episode. We're paying tribute to those classics by bringing together Starkville and Ken's Mailbag for a Memorial Day special. Ken, Jayson and Doug talk about the teams and players they like and don't like so far this season. Then the guys join forces to answer some mailbag questions before finishing up wit...