The Athletic's flagship baseball podcast features some of the best writers and thinkers in the game. Ken Rosenthal, Jayson Stark, Doug Glanville, Britt Ghiroli, Eno Sarris, Keith Law, Andy McCullough, Grant Brisbee, Derek VanRiper, Tim McMaster, Stephen J. Nesbitt and more come together five days per week to guide you through the Major League Baseball season. With rumors, analytics, trivia,...more
DVR & Law | Rebuild Check-In & Updated 2022 MLB Draft Rankings
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...more
54:00
The 3-0 Show | Juan Soto's Long-Term Future, the White Sox's Injury Woes, & Fun with Past-Year Power
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.
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The Roundtable | Joe Maddon is fired by the Angels & the exciting 3-team NL West race
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 &...more
46:49
Starkville | Buck Showalter on the Mets, returning to the bench and Shakira
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...more
1:10:20
Ken's Mailbag | Two Joes fired and one Tony on the hot seat
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...more
32:02
DVR & Law | An Opportunity in Toronto, A Future Judge Decision & Kumar Rocker's Path Back to the First Round
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,...more
58:37
The 3-0 Show | Changes in Anaheim, the Angels' Playoff Hopes, the Next Collapse & Giants Magic
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...more
51:30
The Roundtable | Joe Girardi gets fired, New York is dominating baseball & Rays Pride Night opt out
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...more
32:10
Starkville | Tim Kurkjian on the Hall of Fame and ALS, plus Bob Ryan and Bill Chuck with trivia
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...more
1:28:26
Power Rankings Live Room Week 9
The Rankings Room is back! The Yankees are back on top but the Dodgers are right there behind them and The Athletic's Dodgers reporter Fabian Ardaya joins Stephen Nesbitt this week to answer your questions and to break down this week's MLB Power Rankings.more
30:42
DVR & Law | Phillies & Mariners Woes, Turnaround Potential & Rookie Pitcher Check-In
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:...more
52:25
The 3-0 Show | The playoff races are NOT over, the Royals ARE bad & more fantasy football drama
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...more
48:23
The Roundtable | Pham & Pederson Fantasy Football Slap Fallout & What To Think Of The Phillies
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...more
47:26
Starkville - Ken's Mailbag Memorial Day Crossover Spectacular
Whether it's Jack Bauer on The Simpsons or The 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...more
1:16:22
DVR & Law | Overreaction Theatre, Rookie Class Check-In & Revisiting the 2012 Draft
DVR and Keith put the White Sox's offense and the Giants' run prevention woes on the stage in the latest 'Overreaction Theatre' before discussing the big May improvements from Julio Rodríguez and Bobby Witt Jr., the continued success of Jeremy Peña, and the...more
53:33
The 3-0 Show | Twins Atop the AL Central, San Diego's Surge & Analyzing Eno's Dreams
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Twins as the most surprising division leader as May winds down, what has gone right so far in Minnesota, the Padres’ strong start to 2022 despite the absence of Fernando Tatis Jr., and if MLB might ever consider a revenue-sharing...more
50:13
The Roundtable | Should the Nats trade Juan Soto, Adley Rutschman has arrived & Anderson-Donaldson comments aftermath
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 if they think Juan Soto will be traded by the Nationals, Adley Rutschman being called up by the...more
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Starkville | Jason Benetti talks Donaldson-Anderson, breakfast baseball and Yadi pitching
The voice of the White Sox and Peacock for MLB, Jason Benetti, returns to Starkville after calling an eventful weekend of games. First he was in the Bronx for Saturday's Yankees-White Sox game and Josh Donaldson-Tim Anderson situation. After a harrowing car...more
1:16:25
Power Rankings Live Room Week 7
The Twins are on the rise and Aaron Gleeman joins the Power Rankings Live Room. The Athletic's Twins reporter joins Stephen Nesbitt to break down this week's MLB Power Rankings and open up the conversation to readers and listeners to vent their thoughts...more
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Ken's Mailbag | Machado takes play to new level, Rutschman soaks it all in, plus your questions
Ken and Tim start the show by discussing the player who helped make the Orioles competitive ten years ago, and the player the franchise hopes can do it now. Manny Machado and Adley Rutschman are both having memorable seasons. Then it's on to the...more
35:18
The 3-0 Show | 2022 Breakouts, Blaming the Baseball & Working Through a Max Scherzer Absence
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss a few 2022 breakouts including the early step forward from Jazz Chisholm Jr. in Miami, pitchers that have exceeded expectations, continued complaints about the baseball, a surprisingly quiet offense in Toronto, the expected impact of...more
51:53
DVR & Law | Keith's 2022 MLB Mock Draft v 1.0, Kelenic's Demotion & Opportunity for MJ Melendez
DVR and Keith discuss Keith's first 2022 MLB Mock Draft including a somewhat surprising projection for the Orioles' choice at 1.1, one potential riser into the Top 10 overall, and balancing risk and reward with pitchers recovering from Tommy John surgery.more
55:13
The Roundtable | Revisiting Hot Takes, Ohtani's Greatness & No-Hitter Loss Talk with Stephen Nesbitt
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee and Andy McCullough. Each week we will yammer with a guest about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. This week we are joined by Athletic Senior MLB Writer Stephen Nesbitt. The guys revisit their hot takes from the...more
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Starkville | Pujols pitching, Yelich cycling and "Boog" Sciambi is back
Doug was in St. Louis on Sunday along with this week's guest Jon "Boog" Sciambi to witness Albert Pujols pitching against the Giants. Jayson and the guys talk about that wild game and muchh more with Boog. Strange But True dives deeper into Christian Yelich's...more
1:16:25
Power Rankings Live Room Week 6
Who better to talk Power Rankings than C. Trent Rosecrans, the Athletic's Reds reporter. He joins Stephen Nesbitt to break down this week's MLB Power Rankings and open up the conversation to readers and listeners to vent their thoughts live!Follow...more
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Ken's Mailbag | Offense up in May, challenging balls & strikes and the Mariners struggles
Don't look now but offensive numbers are UP across MLB in recent weeks. Tim McMaster and Ken Rosenthal discuss why. Then it's on to the mailbag...-Is there proof that pitching limits lead to better health?-Is it too soon to panic over the Mariners...more
36:03
Future of Sports Pt. 2
In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league.
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The 3-0 Show | Detmers' no-no, Frank Lopez's incredible story and the legacy of nerdcast
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss Dusty Baker's 2,000-win milestone, and the few active managers with a shot of joining that club. Plus, they examine Robinson Canó's chances of landing on another roster, and their biggest surprises coming out of the first month of...more
52:06
The Roundtable | The Most Surprising/Disappointing Teams & Dodgers Talk with Fabian Ardaya
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee and Andy McCullough. Each week, we will yammer with a guest about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. This week we are joined by The Athletic's Dodgers Writer Fabian Ardaya. The guys discuss the 1st place LA Dodgers,...more
46:17
Future of Sports Pt. 1
In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at home and how memorabilia is shifting from physical to digital.
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Starkville | Dusty Baker on 2000 wins, old school vs. new school and more
Dusty Baker is back in Starkville for the third time fresh off his 2000th win as a Major League manager. He reflects back on his managerial career and what has changed over the years. He explains why older managers can still get it done and how he has...more
1:11:10
Ken's Mailbag | Posey and Molina's place in history, the Nester Cortes Jr. story and Jacob deGrom as a closer
After soaking in Buster Posey in San Francisco on Saturday Ken talks about Buster's career and how he and Yadier Molina are viewed by Hall of Fame voters. Then Tim and Ken move onto the mailbag...-Is Nester Cortes Jr. the best story in baseball this...more
32:49
DVR & Law | A Fast Start in the Bronx, Jo Adell's Future & Keith First 2022 Big Board
DVR and Keith discuss the Yankees' fast start, a surprisingly sluggish Boston offense, Garrett Whitlock's initial success as a starter, the future for Jo Adell in the wake of a demotion back to Triple-A, and Keith first Top 100 for the 2022 MLB Draft.more
53:38
The 3-0 Show | Dusty Baker Reaches 2,000 Wins & Our April Surprises
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss Dusty Baker's 2,000-win milestone, and the few active managers with a shot of joining that club. Plus, they examine Robinson Canó's chances of landing on another roster, and their biggest surprises coming out of the first month of...more
59:58
The Roundtable | Releasing Cano and his contract, the new baseball & the Yankee Letter with Evan Drellich
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee and Andy McCullough. Each week, we will yammer with a guest about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. This week we are joined by The Athletic's MLB Senior Writer Evan Drellich. The guys discuss the Mets releasing...more
42:28
Starkville | Perry Minasian on the Angels fast start and his unique path to the front office
The Angels are in first place to start off May. General Manager Perry Minasian visits Starkville to explain what has finally come together for the club. He also shares incredible stories from a lifetime around the game including tales from working with Nolan...more
1:17:11
Power Rankings Live Room Week 4
Stephen Nesbitt and The Athletic's Blue Jays reporter Kaitlyn McGrath break down this week's MLB Power Rankings and open up the conversation to readers to vent their thoughts live!
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37:20
Ken's Mailbag | What can we take from April's small sample sizes?
As the calendar changes to May, Tim and Ken take a look back on the first month of the season. What can we take from the small sample sizes and what should we be waiting on before drawing conclusions. Then they open up the mailbag:-Should batters be...more
33:59
DVR & Law | A More Intriguing & Balanced AL Central, Taylor Ward's Opportunity & Pitching Prospects On the Brink of Promotion
DVR and Keith discuss the long-term outlook for Adalberto Mondesi in the wake of his season-ending ACL injury, Bobby Witt Jr.’s slow start, Andrew Vaughn’s step forward, the White Sox’s increasingly difficult path in the AL Central as injuries pile up, Taylor...more
55:03
The 3-0 Show | The 2022 Baseball, Justifiably Angry Mets, A's Charades & Weekly Awards
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the early-season results of the current baseball -- the ultimate goal of trying to make changes to the game on a year-to-year basis, the Mets' justified frustration in the wake of several hit batters, weekly awards, and much more.more
48:18
The Roundtable | Miguel Cabrera's 3000th Hit, Struggling Prospects & Pitch Clocks with Cody Stavenhagen
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee and Andy McCullough. Each week, we will yammer with a guest about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. This week we are joined by The Athletic's Tigers Writer Cody Stavenhagen. The guys discuss Miguel Cabrera's 3000th...more
44:45
Power Rankings Live Room Week 3
Stephen Nesbitt and The Athletic's Cardinals reporter Katie Woo break down this week's MLB Power Rankings and open up the conversation to readers to vent their thoughts live!
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Starkville | Dave Dombrowski on Miggy, the 2022 Phillies, Angel Hernandez and more
Miguel Cabrera reaches 3000 hits. Who better to talk to about it than Phillies's President of Baseball Ops Dave Dombrowski who signed Miggy as GM of the Marlins and then traded for him with the Tigers. He shares stories of Cabrera and then talks about the 2022...more
1:18:49
Ken's Mailbag | Where did all the runs go and who will be next to 3000 hits?
Where has all the offense gone? Tim McMaster and Ken Rosenthal open the show trying to explain that and then it's on to the mailbag...-Who will be the next player to collect 3000 hits?-Why hasn't baseball developed a tacky baseball?-Should MLB get rid...more
32:41
DVR & Law | Curtailing Pitching Dominance & Assessing Early Risers
DVR and Keith discuss DVR's desire to completely change baseball by allowing hitters to walk after Ball 3 in the wake of another step forward with pitcher velocities and an early-season stretch of historically light offensive production. Plus, they assess the...more
50:18
The 3-0 Show | What Matters Early? Gerrit Cole's April Struggles, Fast Starters & Week 2 Hardware
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the metrics that matter when analyzing limited samples of games early (or at any point) during the season. Plus, what should we make of Gerrit Cole's struggles? Should you buy into any surprising fast-start teams? Plus, Week 2...more
45:58
The Roundtable | Kershaw, Joe Maddon & Unwritten Rules with Marc Carig
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee and Andy McCullough. Each week, we will yammer with a guest about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. This week we are joined by The Athletic Deputy managing editor for talent development Marc Carig. The guys talk...more
47:33
Starkville | Bruce Bochy talks unwritten rules, plus bases loaded intentional walks and more
Bruce Bochy makes his first trip to Starkville! Jayson and Doug talk to the legendary manager about unwritten rules, old school vs. new school, the current Giants and the great players he managed.Before that, Jayson and Doug share stories of baseball's...more
1:27:01
Power Rankings Live Room Week 2
Stephen Nesbitt and The Athletic's Angels reporter Sam Blum break down this week's MLB Power Rankings and open up the conversation to readers to vent their thoughts live!
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Ken's Mailbag | Valuing veteran managers, major realignment and much more
Tim McMaster and Ken Rosenthal open the show talking about Buck Showalter and Bob Melvin and the impact they're already having on the Mets and Padres. Then, in the mailbag...-How drastic could MLB realignment be after expansion?-A potential Yankees-Brewers...more
29:28
The 3-0 Show | History in San Francisco, Extensions for José Ramírez & Ke'Bryan Hayes, Opening Week Observations
Eno and DVR discuss history made in San Francisco on Tuesday night when Alyssa Nakken served as an on-field coach for the Giants, and the unusual circumstances that occurred in the events that preceded it. Plus, new booths on Friday Night Baseball and Sunday...more
55:58
Jackie Robinson Day Special | Doug Glanville and Dave Sims discuss the 75th Anniversary of Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier
As Major League Baseball celebrates the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier, Doug Glanville and Mariners play-by-play voice Dave Sims reflect on what Robinson's life and career have meant to them and how important Jackie...more
40:03
The Roundtable | Cardinals & Yankees Talk with Katie Woo and Lindsey Adler
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee and Andy McCullough. Each week, we will yammer with a guest about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. This week we are joined by Athletic Cardinals writer Katie Woo and Athletic Yankees Writer Lindsey Adler to talk...more
41:48
Starkville | Shaped by the USA, Puerto Rico and Cuba - Eduardo Perez talks about his baseball journey
This week in Starkville, one week of the baseball season is in the books and already so many big moments. Doug was in The Bronx Sunday for Red Sox and Yankees and thinks back to the rivalry he grew up with. Then Eduardo Perez joins the show to talk about...more
1:18:17
Subscriber Only Power Rankings Live Room
Stephen Nesbitt and Andy McCullough break down The Athletic's Weekly MLB Power Rankings and open up the conversation to readers to vent their thoughts live!
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Ken's Mailbag | Benches clearing, potential win-win trades and free agent misses
The Mets and Phillies got off to great starts entering a head to head matchup in Philadelphia this week. Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster get you ready for that series and give some extra detail into Aaron Judge's contract situation. And then they open up the...more
32:27
30 Teams, 30 (Mostly) Pitching Questions w/Nick Pollack of Pitcher List
DVR is joined by Nick Pollack of Pitcher List to dig into a question about each of the 30 teams including Max Fried's ceiling, their expectations of a Reid Detmers breakout, the Marlins' excellent rotation. Plus, Nick reminisces about serving up an epic homer...more
1:11:48
The 3-0 Show | 2022 Season Predictions!
Opening Day is here! Eno, Britt and DVR share their predictions for the 2022 MLB season and discuss the most improved teams since last season, their picks to win each of the six divisions, Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, and MVP awards, plus their World Series...more
1:04:43
The Roundtable | 2022 MLB Season Hot Takes with Stephen Nesbitt
Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee and Andy McCullough. Each week we will yammer with a guest about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. This week we are joined by Athletic Senior MLB Writer Stephen Nesbitt. The guys each give their hottest take...more
46:20
Starkville | Baseball is changing and Theo Epstein returns to make sense of it all
In what is now officially a tradition, Theo Epstein is throwing out the first pitch in Starkville this season. He continues his mission to make Major League Baseball more entertaining so we’re covering potential rule changes and how they could impact the...more
1:52:18
Ken's Mailbag | Trades and signings should go right up to Opening Day, plus predictions and more
Just a few more sleeps until Opening Day and the transactions continue at a fever pitch across baseball. Ken explains what deals could still get done before the season's first pitch. Tim and Ken also give their predictions for the 2022 season and of course...more
31:02
DVR & Law | Keith's Arizona Observations & The Spring Roster Shuffle
DVR and Keith discuss Keith's recent trip to Arizona, where he had a look at Mariners, Cubs and Giants prospects. Plus, they discuss the Reds' decision to push their top pitching prospects into the early-season mix with multiple injuries in the starting...more
47:06
The 3-0 Show | A Pujols Reunion, Lost in Arizona & Grading Eno's Bold Predictions
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss Albert Pujols' return to St. Louis, the impact of early pitching injuries for the Cards, second base getting moved closer to home plate in the lower levels of the minors, the Nats' flashy City Connect uniforms, the oft-ignored...more
56:52
Ken's Mailbag | Fun storylines, improving the DH and should the Angels trade Trout?
With Opening Day just ten days away Ken explains how he covers Spring Training and how different this year has been. Then Tim and Ken open up the mailbag...-Why do players attend arbitration hearings?-Ways to "improve" universal DH-Limiting but not...more
37:14
The 3-0 Show | Spring Observations & Big Adds for the Twins, Phillies & Red Sox
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss observations from spring training trips to the Florida and Arizona, plus the impact of the big additions made by the Twins (Carlos Correa), Phillies (Nicholas Castellanos & Kyle Schwarber), and Red Sox (Trevor Story) as all three...more
1:02:05
Starkville | Baseball's March Madness with Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos
Major League Baseball's lockout has created a different kind of March Madness. The Atlanta Braves have been front and center and GM Alex Anthopoulos returns to Starkville to sum it all up. From Freddie Freeman's departure to Matt Olson's arrival, his...more
1:25:37
DVR & Law | Grading the A's & Reds' Trade Returns + The Cubs' Busy Offseason
DVR and Keith discuss the return the Athletics have received as they've traded away Matt Olson, Matt Chapman and Chris Bassitt since the end of the lockout, the Reds' decision to trade away Jesse Winker & Eugenio Suárez, and whether the Cubs have done enough...more
45:03
The 3-0 Show | Offseason Winners (So Far) & Strange Decisions
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the flurry of activity since the start of the new CBA, the most improved teams as the offseason player movement draws close to the end, a curious decision by the Rockies to add Kris Bryant in free agency, and the strange timing of...more
57:29
Ken's Mailbag | Blockbuster trades, a free agent frenzy and your questions
As expected the frenzy of transactions is here as MLB teams look to fill their rosters before Opening Day in less than a month. Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster discuss the blockbuster trade that sent Josh Donaldson to the Yankees as well as what may happen...more
31:50
EMERGENCY STARKVILLE | The lockout is over, baseball is back
The podcast we've all been waiting for! The lockout is over and players are on their way to Spring Training to get ready for an April 7th Opening Day across Major League Baseball.Jayson and Doug dive into the new CBA on an emergency episode of Starkville.more
29:08
The 3-0 Show | Progress Toward a New CBA, MLBPA's Arizona Training Facility & Apple's Arrival
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss recent progress in the CBA negotiations between MLB and the MLBPA, Britt's trip to the MLBPA training facility in Arizona, how we might see 'spring training games' if the lockout lingers further into March, and Apple's first step...more
53:36
Starkville | Rosenthal returns as Spring Training get underway... sort of
Spring Training has opened in Arizona and Florida but only for minor leaguers who aren't on 40-man rosters. Jayson is in Florida and he and Doug tell tales of happier Spring Trainings of yesteryear and explain why you never want to be on the back...more
1:16:44
DVR & Law | A Strange Spring, Opportunities & Inevitable Postseason Expansion
DVR and Keith discuss college baseball as an alternative for fans missing spring training, a trio of Top 100 prospects likely to contribute in 2022, and ways to make inevitably expanding playoff fields less terrible. Plus, would the league be any less...more
46:20
The 3-0 Show | No Deal, Baseball Love & Banana Ball!
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the current state of the MLB owner-imposed lockout, the origins of their love of baseball, and other sources of baseball to consider -- including a relatively new twist on the game with invention of 'Banana Ball'. Follow Eno on...more
56:42
Ken's Mailbag | Deadline Day for MLB and players
Monday is the final day for MLB and the players to reach a new CBA to avoid missed regular season games according to Rob Manfred. But how strict is that deadline really. Ken Rosenthal and Tim McMaster discuss that before answering your questions in the...more
29:41
The 3-0 Show | Looking 30 Years Into Baseball's Future
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the many ways that baseball will change over the next 30 years, from automated strike zones to expansion, to finding ways to increase the number of balls in play, how different will the game look in 2052?Follow Eno on Twitter:...more
55:59
Starkville | Brett Phillips reminds us that baseball is fun + creating an MLB skills competition
Who cares about the lockout when Brett Phillips is visiting Starkville to remind us all how much fun baseball is! He talks about how he's staying in shape (working out with local high school teams!) and reflects on his World Series walk-off hit, facing the...more
1:13:12
DVR & Law | Top Ranked Systems & 2022 ETAs
DVR and Keith discuss a few of Keith's top-ranked farm systems -- including the Dodgers, D-backs and Pirates -- and their prospects most likely to make an impact at some point in 2022. Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter:...more
45:20
The 3-0 Show | Extended 'Offseason Training' & Minor Leaguers In Limbo
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss what players are doing on their own in the absence of spring training, the increasingly difficult path to necessary offseason training facilities for minor-league players, and the seemingly limited paths to a better professional...more
55:16
Ken's Mailbag | No reason to believe season will start on time
Ken and Tim start the show by discussing why it's looking more and more like regular season games will be lost to the MLB lockout. Then they open up the mailbag...-Is baseball considering how to promote the game to kids in these negotiations?-Will the...more
34:15
The 3-0 Show | MLB Mega-Mock Draft, the Role of Owners, and the 2022 Baseballs
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss The Athletic's recent MLB Mega-Mock Draft, in which 30 participants had to build a franchise through a seven-round draft, before wondering what the role of modern owners should realistically be, and answering mailbag questions about...more
54:02
Starkville | Royals All-Star Whit Merrifield on the lockout, the art of stealing and his long road to the Majors
The start of Spring Training is about a week away but the owners and players remain far apart in their negotiations. Royals' All-Star Whit Merrifield visits Starkville with the players perspective on what has gone wrong and what needs to be figured out. He...more
1:28:28
DVR & Law | Keith's 2022 Top 100 Prospects
DVR and Keith discuss Keith's recently-released Top 100 Prospects List, focusing on the state of the rebuild in Baltimore, the Royals' path to a playoff berth with the impending arrival of Bobby Witt Jr., MJ Melendez and Nick Pratto, Seattle's continued ascent...more
48:37
Fast Forwarding Through the Lockout: NL East Edition
Britt, Eno & DVR take a team-by-team look at the five clubs in the NL East in an attempt to sort out what the rest of the offseason will look like once the lockout is over. Is Freddie Freeman destined to return to Atlanta? What else should the defending...more
48:17
Ken's Mailbag | One step forward, two steps back for labor negotiations
Yes, the owners and players made some progress in their negotiations a week ago, but the movement was minor and the sides are still far apart on almost every major talking point. Ken Rosenthal digs into that problem before opening up this week's mailbag to...more
26:55
Starkville | Legendary David Ortiz stories with Peter Gammons
David Ortiz is headed to Cooperstown and who better to share great Big Papi stories than the great Peter Gammons. From a HR derby in Appleton, WI to his ejection at Fenway Park as a Twin, to all of his postseason heroics. Jayson and Doug also cover the...more
1:29:33
Fast Forwarding Through the Lockout: AL East Edition
DVR, Britt & Eno take a team-by-team look at the five clubs in the AL East in an attempt to sort out what the rest of the offseason will look like once the lockout is over. Do the Rays have another move -- possibly a trade -- on the horizon to open up more...more
53:07
Ken Rosenthal's Hall of Fame Special | Part 3: Reaction to the vote withJay Jaffe, Jayson Stark, Britt Ghiroli and Dan Connolly
In part 3 of Ken Rosenthal's Hall of Fame special, the results are in and Ken reacts to the election of David Ortiz to the Hall of Fame with help from FanGraphs' Jay Jaffe, and The Athletics' Jayson Stark, Britt Ghiroli and Dan Connolly. Check out all three...more
44:33
Ken Rosenthal's Hall of Fame Special | Part 2: Ken Griffey Jr., Jim Palmer, Jim Kaat and Eduardo Perez
In part 2 of Ken Rosenthal's Hall of Fame special, Ken is joined by Hall of Famers Ken Griffey Junior, Jim Kaat and Jim Palmer, along with Eduardo Perez, the son of a Hall of Famer and current ESPN baseball analyst. Kaat discusses his election being well worth...more
1:01:49
Ken Rosenthal's Hall of Fame Special | Part 1: Jimmy Rollins, Dustin Pedroia, Claire Smith and Braden Halladay
In part 1 of Ken Rosenthal's Hall of Fame special, Ken is joined by legendary baseball writer Claire Smith, former Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, former Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia and the son of Hall of Famer Roy Halladay, Braden Halladay. Smith...more
54:37
Fast Forwarding Through the Lockout: NL Central Edition
DVR is joined by Will Sammon, Katie Woo, Rob Biertempfel, Sahadev Sharma and C. Trent Rosecrans to fast forward through the lockout and attempt to finish the offseason adjustments for each team in the NL Central. The Brewers quickly found a replacement for...more
1:14:35
Ken's Mailbag | Answering your latest lockout questions and much more
What do you do when news about your career breaks while you're in the middle of recording a podcast? Ken explains what he did before opening up a mailbag filled with lockout and non-lockout questions:-How do GM's and front offices deal with the...more
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Starkville | Charlie Manuel, Phillies legendary manager, chats Rollins, Howard, Utley HOF resumes
The great Charlie Manuel joins Jayson and Doug on Starkville! Charlie reminisces about his tenure as manager in Philadelphia and breaks down the Hall of Fame case for Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard, and Chase Utley. What makes each Phillies great a HOF candidate?...more
1:40:05
Fast Forwarding Through the Lockout: AL Central Edition
DVR is joined by Keith Law to fast forward through the lockout and attempt to finish the offseason adjustments for each team in the AL Central.The White Sox are positioned as favorite to repeat as AL Central Champions -- will they make any additional...more
43:05
Ken's Mailbag | Would MLB have been better off not locking out players?
As the MLB lockout enters month number two, Tim McMaster and Ken Rosenthal answer your questions about the work stoppage and much more:-Would Carlos Correa accept less than ten years to join Cubs?-After finalization of his divorce, has Omar Vizquel's HOF...more
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Minor league baseball: Evan Drellich and attorney's discuss minor league baseball and the merited issues connection to it
Attorney's Harry Marino, David Lender and James Quinn explain the lawsuit filed challenging baseball antitrust exemption in regards to the takeover of minor league baseball . Why the antitrust exemption came up. Is this case designed to get in front of the...more
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Starkville | Tim Kurkjian chats HOF honor & 2021's best baseball moments
As the curtain closes on 2021, Jayson and Doug reflect on the year's biggest baseball moments. The guys welcome BBWAA Career Excellence Award winner Tim Kurkjian to Starkville to discuss his immortalization in Cooperstown. Tim shares which grocery store's...more
1:38:12
Fast Forwarding Through the Lockout: NL West Edition
DVR is joined by Keith Law to fast forward through the lockout and attempt to finish the offseason adjustments for each team in the NL West.Despite a few significant losses in free agency, the Dodgers still project as the best team in baseball? If they...more
55:12
Baseball Barista | Pro Softball Player AJ Andrews talks about being the 1st women to win a Rawlings Gold Glove & how to expand and grow the sport
The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee are joined by Professional Softball Player & On Camera Host Aj Andrews to talk about her time in softball, her Olympic dreams and how to expand the growth of women's softball. AJ was the 1st women to win a...more
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MLB service time: Evan Drellich host a roundtable discussion on service time manipulation
Just how long should players wait until they're called up? Why teams say they have baseball reasons for not bringing a player up. The risks in delaying calling up a top prospect. How teams can potentially be losing a couple weeks of play from an impact player.more
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