Episodes
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Stephen Nesbitt is in for Marc this episode. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys talk about Anthony Rendon's comments about baseball not being his top priority, is Scott Boras biffing it for the Boras 4 and the issues with the new jerseys debuting this season. -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter:...
Published 02/20/24
Kyle Schwarber is back and NOT on a golf course this time! The Phillies slugger reflects on coming so close to winning it all the last two years and how hard it is to win the World Series. He also discusses the Phils' offseason, batting leadoff and the best advice he ever heard. The guys wrap it up with rapid fire. Trivia from Adam Reiter: Two hall of famers besides Adrian Beltre who played at least 500 games for three different franchises In the Doug-out: After Travis Kelce yelled at Andy...
Published 02/14/24
With the recent release of 2024 playoff odds from FanGraphs, Stephen and DVR attempt to identify three teams that will improve their odds of reaching the postseason at the All-Star break, and three teams that will see their playoff odds decline during that span.  Follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt Follow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/09/24
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 talk about the Orioles finally make a move to get more starting pitching, the PECOTA projected standings and they give their Super Bowl predictions. -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn...
Published 02/06/24
Billy Wagner missed election into the Baseball Hall of Fame by five votes and has one year left on the ballot. He took some time to visit Starkville and talk about that and look back on his career with Jayson and Doug. Trivia from Ben Remis: Besides, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton, name the other seven Hall of Famers since 2010 who played their entire careers for one team. In the Doug-out, Doug shares stories of the Hall of Fame class of 2024 Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on...
Published 01/30/24
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the Astros’ addition of Josh Hader, and wonder how much longer the championship window will stay open in Houston with free agency looming for Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve. Plus, they look at a handful of other recent free agent signings, and wonder if the reduced appetite for spending in Boston will be a one-year blip given their historical tendencies. Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_Ghiroli Follow Eno on Twitter @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter...
Published 01/23/24
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 talk about relievers who think they can be starters, who has had the most disappointing offseason so far and we break down the Eagles getting knocked out of the NFL Playoffs. -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee *Check out our YouTube page:...
Published 01/16/24
Eno, DVR and Katie discuss Shōta Imanaga's move to the Cubs, and the next steps in the team's offseason as they aim to contend in the NL Central. Plus, they look at the Cards' winter thus far, including the recent addition of Chaim Bloom to the front office, before taking a quick trip around the rest of division.  Follow Katie on Twitter: @katiejwoo  Follow Eno on Twitter @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/11/24
4-time World Series champion manager Bruce Bochy is back. Does he have a favorite team? What if he didn't come back? Does he think about the World Series? All that and much more. Trivia from Kyle Speicher: Name the three Rays hitters who were drafted by and played in the All-Star Game for the Rays In the Doug-out, Doug celebrates the changing of the running lane! Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Follow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster *Check out...
Published 01/10/24
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 talk about Yamamoto signing with the Dodgers, Chris Sale traded to the Braves & sign a player palooza. -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 01/02/24
DVR and Fabian Ardaya discuss the latest big move by the Dodgers -- the acquisition and extension of Tyler Glasnow -- an offseason that appears to be far from over. They discuss the Rays' return in the trade, the expectation of more moves to come from the Dodgers, their relative lack of postseason success despite steady regular season dominance, and the other teams trying to keep pace in the NL West. Plus, how long would *you* wait for In-N-Out? Follow Fabian on Twitter @FabianArdaya Follow...
Published 12/19/23
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the latest intriguing details from Shohei Ohtani's unique contract with the Dodgers, plus the effort to bring Yoshinobu Yamamoto to Los Angeles. Additionally, they discuss Jung Hoo Lee's new deal with the Giants, Cody Bellinger as a likely more expensive alternative, and ways the Blue Jays and Angels might move forward with their offseason plans.  Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_Ghiroli Follow Eno on Twitter @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiper *Check...
Published 12/14/23
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 talk about Shohei Ohtani signing with the Dodgers and what is the ripple effect it will have on MLB and other teams that missed out on him. -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more...
Published 12/12/23
Starkville moves to Nashville and MLB's Winter Meetings this week. Former A's great Dave Stewart joins the show to talk about his efforts to bring baseball to Music City and who's to blame for the A's move out his home town, Oakland. He also tells stories of growing up in Oakland and sneaking into A's games and the history of his relationship with Reggie Jackson from childhood into his playing days and more. In the Doug-out, Doug pays tribute to Frank Howard with a great story from his...
Published 12/07/23
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 are live from the Winter Meetings in Nashville and they talk about Dave Roberts comments on meetings with Othani, Verdugo traded to the Yankees & Stephen Nesbitt joins the show. -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee -Follow Stephen on X/Twitter:...
Published 12/06/23
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 are live from the Winter Meetings in Nashville and they talk about how everyone is waiting for the Ohtani domino to fall, the Mariners-Braves trade and the Céspedes Family BBQ guys join the show. -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee *Check out our YouTube...
Published 12/04/23
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss several potential bargains available via free agency this winter, and a few takeaways from the Class of 2024 Hall of Fame Ballot -- including the case for Joe Mauer, the ongoing debate about PED-ERA players, and Adrián Beltré's chances of being inducted to Cooperstown in Year 1 on the ballot.  Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_Ghiroli Follow Eno on Twitter @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter @DerekVanRiper Check out our YouTube page:...
Published 11/30/23
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 talk about the Cardinals going shopping for pitching, what's the market for Cody Bellinger and give a Winter Meetings preview. -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more about your ad...
Published 11/28/23
Will Sammon joins DVR in an attempt to predict where The Athletic's Top 15 remaining MLB free agents are likely to land over the course of the winter. Is Shohei Ohtani to the Dodgers inevitable? Which club in need of pitching will reach a deal with Yoshinobu Yamamoto? Will Blake Snell follow Bob Melvin to a division rival in the NL West? And, which teams looking for impactful position player upgrades end up with the likes of Cody Bellinger, Matt Chapman, and Rhys Hoskins? Follow DVR on...
Published 11/22/23
Jayson and Doug welcome Ron Washington to Starkville. The new manager of the LA Angels talks about his journey back to the managers chair after leading the Rangers to the World Series back in 2011. How has he changed over the years? Dusty Baker's influence on him as first a player and then a coach. How real was his scene in the movie Moneyball? All that and much more. Trivia from Justin Alpert: Name the five Hall of Fame pitchers since 1960 who have won a Game 7 in the World Series. In the...
Published 11/20/23
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the results of the Cy Young Award votes in each league -- with Gerrit Cole winning his first Cy in the American League and Blake Snell winning the NL award. Plus, they examine the surprising changes of the offseason (so far), the relationship between manager and bench coach, and a few recently filled managerial vacancies with Pat Murphy (Brewers), Joe Espada (Astros) and Ron Washington (Angels) in new roles.  Follow Britt on Twitter @Britt_Ghiroli Follow Eno on...
Published 11/16/23
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 talk about the latest update on the Oakland A's moving to Las Vegas and they talk about the teams who are high on the offseason pressure index to make an impact signing or deal. -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee *Check out our YouTube page:...
Published 11/14/23
On today's No Bunts season finale, Skeets and Joel discuss whether the Texas Rangers' World Series win, the favorites to sign Shohei Ohtani in free agency, automated strike zones, MLB expansion, the Chicago Cubs hiring Craig Counsell as manager, the Cincinnati Reds declining Joey Votto's option, Japanese pitching sensation Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Ichiro breaking a school window during batting practice, and some spicy 2024 MLB predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 11/08/23
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 talk about the Cubs hiring Craig Counsell and how it raised some eyebrows in the baseball world. -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Marc on X/Twitter: @MarcCarig -Follow Grant on X/Twitter; @GrantBrisbee *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 11/07/23
Jayson and Doug are joined by The Athletic's national baseball writer Tyler Kepner to answer some of the burning questions facing baseball this offseason... -Will Shohei Ohtani get a $550M contract? -Who's the best free agent starting pitcher bet? -Will Cody Bellinger have an OPS+ above 130 next season? -What team is the most desperate to have a big offseason? -Will the Dodgers spend over $550M this offseason? -Who's more likely to be traded, Juan Soto or Corbin Burnes? -Who will be next...
Published 11/06/23