The Windup: A show about Baseball

Ken Rosenthal was at Cubs-Dodgers this weekend and has thoughts on both teams. Ken and Tim McMaster also discuss MLB's enforcement of illegal substances one week into the league's crackdown. Then, we open up the mailbag... -Is the Mariner's rebuild on track? -Why isn't Josh Donaldson being treated the way Mike Fiers was during the Astros cheating scandal? -Will we ever see left handed players play...

DVR and Keith discuss the highly-anticipated arrival of Wander Franco, where he would go in an open universe re-draft of all MLB players, Matt Manning’s first two starts with the Tigers, the possibility of another great young starter falling to Detroit at No. 3 in next month’s draft, and the position players most likely to debut in the big leagues now that Super Two considerations have waned.  Fol...

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence and Grant Brisbee are back and ready to talk about some of the big stories going on in baseball. This episode they talk about MLB starting to check pitchers for substances, Shohei Ohtani's amazing season & how defense is a big key for good teams. MLB started this week to check pitchers for substances during games. Some interesting reactions from Max Scher...

We've covered MLB's sticky stuff problem from just about every angle, but what about the impact on sports betting? Jeopardy legend and professional sports gambler James Holzhauer visits Starkville to discuss it. James also explains his new role at The Athletic, talks about growing up a Cubs fan and dreaming of running an MLB front office, and of course tries his luck at Doug Glanville trivia. Jame...

MLB's enforcement of pitchers using illegal substances is here. Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster discuss what we can expect as pitchers and umpires adapt. Then in the mailbag... -How will the lack of sticky stuff impact the pitching trade market? -Will the Rays replace Glasnow by trade or look internally? -Does Zack Wheeler deserve Cy Young consideration? -Will the Rockies trade any players not name...

Derek VanRiper and Keith Law discuss a few surprises in San Diego, including the disappointing results from Blake Snell and Trent Grisham's ascent toward stardom. Plus, the separation of the Red Sox and Rays from the Yankees and Jays in the AL East, Xander Bogaerts as one of the baseball's most overlooked big-market stars, and Division 1 schools that have recently dropped baseball.  Follow DVR on...

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee are back with another hot cup of baseball takes. They are going to talk about some players that are putting up crazy stats so far this season & the art of picking the right walk-up music. Vlad Jr is leading MLB in 2 of 3 of the main categories for the Triple Crown in baseball. He had a great offseason workout plan and it's showing so f...

Fire up the Star Spangled Banner, USA Baseball is headed back to the Olympics. Todd Frazier joins Starkville to explain how he went from the Pirates to Team USA in a matter of weeks. Frazier describes some of the wild moments of the qualifying tournament. Also on this episode, Jayson and Doug talk about Gerrit Cole's struggles trying to explain illegal substances and why the sticky stuff is causin...

The Yankees continue to struggle and Aaron Boone is visibly frustrated. Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster discuss what it all means for the manager's future in The Bronx. From there, a check in on the party atmosphere this weekend on Chicago's North Side. In the mailbag... -What can we expect from MLB's enforcement of illegal substances? -Will Max Scherzer be traded and could he end up back home in M...

Derek VanRiper and Keith Law discuss the sticky-substance saga, Jarred Kelenic's return to Tacoma, the challenge of determining a player's readiness to contribute at the MLB level, and the surprising Giants.  Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/baseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee have some fresh hot takes on illegal substances on baseballs, if the humidor is good or bad for baseball and being aggressive on the first pitch. The big story right now in baseball in pitchers using illegal substances on baseballs to gain an edge over the batters. Hunter gives his thoughts on the situation and wonders why MLB is doing thi...

Jon "Boog" Sciambi makes the trip to Starkville from his new home in Chicago. He talks about replacing good friend Len Kasper in the Wrigley TV booth, the Cubs surprising start, why broadcasts are suffering from no player access, Lou Gehrig Day and the fight against ALS and more. Also on this episode, Jayson and Doug explain why Starkville wouldn't exist if writers weren't allowed in clubhouses ba...

Major League Baseball may start cracking down on pitchers using illegal substances soon. Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster discuss that and who's to blame for the Yankees underperforming offense. Then in the mailbag... -Are Miguel Andujar, Gary Sanchez, Gleyber Torres and Clint Frazier destined to be dissapointments? -Can the Cubs maintain their great start? -Why do teams wait all the way to the dead...

We're into June, and that means the buy/sell divide in advance of the trade deadline is starting to take shape. Michael Beller and Keith Law take a look at either side of that, including some teams on the former side that weren't necessarily expected to be contenders. The guys then turn their eyes to the standings, where they zero in on the A's keeping pace with the Astros, and the Mets putting so...

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee are ready to give you a steaming cup of hot takes on the first third of the MLB season. Who are the surprising teams, who has disappointed and who is leading baseball in homers. The guys break down the team that they each think can make a run the rest of the season to make the playoffs. They break down if the Giants are for real or just ha...

Jayson and Doug welcome Ken Rosenthal and Britt Ghiroli to Starkville for a roundtable discussion on the season’s first two months. They draft the game’s best young players and try to figure out how MLB can help them and everyone else in the game shine. Javy Baez was once one of the games elite young players. He’s still a magician as he showed with his steal of first base in Pittsburgh. Joe West h...

This week on the mailbag, Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster discuss the rash of injuries across baseball and how some teams, like the Mets, are overcoming injuries and contending. Inside the mailbag... -After Erik Kratz's allegations that more teams have cheated to steal signs in recent years, will baseball look into the claims or move on? -What does the ideal MLB playoff bracket look like? -Would mo...

Derek VanRiper and Keith Law discuss the Yankees' latest bout with the injury bug, the Rays' decision to trade Willy Adames, Taylor Walls getting the call before Vidal Bruján and Wander Franco, Rich Hill's recent run of dominance, Alek Manoah's promotion, and Keith's first mock for the 2021 MLB Draft.  Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See...

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee are back with some more hot coffee and baseball talk. They talk about Hunter as a player vs fan, approaches at the plate & important Glue Guys for contenders. Hunter talks about the difference he has felt as a player vs him as a just a fan of baseball this season. Hunter talks about how he went about his approach at the plate vs certai...

Jayson and Doug are ready to throw out some unwritten rules and maybe some written ones too! They discuss Yermin Mercedes' 3-0 crush (2:00) and Doug's hatred for the first base line (1:10:40). Plus Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom visits Starkville to talk (12:07)... -The Red Sox hot start and surprising starting pitching -The challenging start to his tenure in Boston -Bringing back Alex...

This week on the Monday mailbag, Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster discuss all the sticky stuff pitchers are putting on baseballs and why it's time for MLB to do more about it. Then in the mailbag: -Could Mike Trout try to force a trade out of LA? -Who should Yankees target to replace Hicks? -What areas should the Mets target before the trade deadline? -Has Tony La Russa lost the White Sox clubhouses...

Derek VanRiper and Keith Law discuss a lengthy absence for Mike Trout, the Angels' outfield prospects waiting in the wings at Triple-A, new homers for Yoshi Tsutsugo and Albert Pujols, the early performance of Logan Gilbert and Jarred Kelenic, unwritten rules vs. ump shows, and dominant starts to the minor-league season from Alek Manoah and Hunter Greene.  Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow...

Drew Robinson joins the Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee this week to talk about his inspirational comeback story & how he wants to get "the message" out there to people dealing with mental health problems. He lost his right eye in a suicide attempt last year and fought his way back to make the opening day roster for the San Francisco Giants' Triple-A affiliate in Sacrame...

It's a busy week in Starkville! White Sox broadcaster Jason Benetti joins the show to talk about the White Sox, working with Bill Walton and his journey as a broadcaster with Cerebral Palsy. Listener Trivia takes it up a notch when the answer to the question joins the show! Also, Jayson and Doug talk about Girardi's "next question" rant, Pujols to the Dodgers and Ohtani (of course!). They even squ...

This week on the Monday mailbag, Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster discuss why the Padres are being forced to play shorthanded while other teams had games postponed. Then it's on to the mailbag: -Could Tony Gwynn hit with today's shifts and pitching velocity? -Is Shohei Ohtani more likely to have a 4-homer game or a no-hitter in his career? -What will the Giants do at the deadline? -What's going on w...