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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 STRIKEOUTS – OHTANI OR VERLANDER?
-MORE WINS – ASTROS OR DODGERS?
-JUAN SOTO – MORE WALKS OR HITS?
-HIGHER SLUGGING PCT – OLSON OR FREEMAN?
-GAMES STARTED BY SCHERZER/DEGROM AFTER AS BREAK?
-MORE HOMERS – JUDGE OR ROGER MARIS?
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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-closing window to trade Germán Márquez, and the arrival of Vinnie Pasquantino in Kansas City.
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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.
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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.
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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 Atlanta and Bryce Harper's injury. Strange But True takes a closer look at Austin Hays golden sombrero, cycle double.
All that, plus trivia!
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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 movement on International Draft negotiations?
-How do we compare catchers with no way to judge historical framing?
-Why doesn't every team play on July 4th?
Those questions and more! To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email tabaseballshow@gmail.com.
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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 month’s draft.
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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.
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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.
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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 immaculate innings.
All that and trivia with Paul "Hembo" Hembekides!
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