The Windup: A show about Baseball

The Athletic

The Athletic's flagship baseball podcast features some of the best writers and thinkers in the game. With rumors, analytics, trivia, prospects, rankings and big name interviews, we've got you covered from Spring Training through the World Series. MONDAY: Starkville with Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville | WEDNESDAY: The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and friends

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20 episodes
Updated Dec 31, 2025

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Dec 31, 2025 · 54 min
Starkville | Best Of Edition- 2 of the games best Managers- Pat Murphy & John Schneider
Starkville | We bring you 2 of our favorite interviews of the season- Brewers Managers Pat Murphy & Blue Jays Manager John Schneider. ENJOY! Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville Guests: Pat Muprhy & John Schneider Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 24, 2025 · 46 min
Starkville | Best Of Edition- Max Scherzer talks ABS, Robo umps and much more
Starkville | We bring you a conversation with one of the great pitching minds in MLB, Max Scherzer. They talk about his thoughts on ABS/robot umps/challenging pitches, what he still wants to accomplish in his career and much much more. Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville Guests: Max Scherzer Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2025 · 43 min
The Roundtable | What we will remember from the 2025 MLB seaason
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys talk about what they will remember the most from the 2025 MLB season. It could be funny, it could be serious, it could be crazy... -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBB Hosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam Miller Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2025 · 46 min
The Roundtable | Are the Blue Jays winning the offseason?
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys talk about if they think the Blue Jays are winning the offseason, so far. Also, they discuss the impact for the Orioles of signings Alonso, why they think Tyler Rogers is a really good player and Jeff Kent making the Hall of Fame. -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBB Hosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam Miller Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 12, 2025 · 46 min
The Roundtable | What is going on with the Mets in Free Agency?
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. Grant is heading back from the Winter Meetings, so Andy & Sam are here to recap what happened during the Meetings down in Orlando. They mainly talk about what is going on with the Mets in Free Agency and is David Stearns to blame for so many big names leaving the team. Also, they talk about the Dodgers big move for a closer and what's their latest thoughts on if Tarik Skubal will get traded. -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBB Hosts: Andy McCullough & Sam Miller Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Starkville | Best Of Edition-CC Sabathia & Billy Wagner talk about their path to Cooperstown
Starkville | We bring you a Hall of Fame Best of edition of Starkville. CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner talk about their paths to Cooperstown. Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville Guests: CC Sabathia & Billy Wagner Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 5, 2025 · 43 min
The Roundtable | Winter Meetings Preview
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys preview the upcoming MLB Winter Meetings that take place in Orlando, Florida next week. Also, they talk about how some of the early signings are very interesting, why the Giants are acting poor and free agent contract predictions. -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBB Hosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam Miller Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 3, 2025 · 1 hr
Starkville | Will Sammon & Matt Gelb talk about an interesting NL East Offseason
Starkville | The Athletic's Will Sammon and Matt Gelb join us this week in Stakville to talk about an interesting NL East Free Agency and Offseason. Will talk about about a busy start for the Mets with a few signings and a trade. Matt talks about how the Phillies are waiting to sign some of their own free agents before seeing what else they need to do to improve their team. And they both come up with a crazy off the wall trade or signing their team could make during the upcoming Winter Meetings. The Dougout: Doug talks his favorite story of the season from this last year and it's very Ohtonic! Call To The Bullpen: We take voicemail calls from listeners that have some thoughts and questions about the great game of baseball Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville Guests: Will Sammon & Matt Gelb Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 1, 2025 · 43 min
The Roundtable | What to make of the Dylan Cease deal
vWelcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys give their thoughts on the Blue Jays giving big money to Dylan Cease and if they overpaid. Also, they talk about how some small market teams claiming that they are going to spend money this Free Agency. -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBB Hosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam Miller Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 17, 2025 · 45 min
The Roundtable | How baseball has changed in the last 10 years
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys talk about how baseball has changed over the past 10 years. Also, Andy gives his thoughts on the GM meetings and the State of Boras press conference. -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBB Hosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam Miller Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 12, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
Starkville | Dodgers President Stan Kasten talks about if they are ruining baseball by winning so much
Starkville | Dodgers President Stan Kasten joins us this week in Starkville. He talks about the Dodgers winning back-to-back titles, how it still hasn’t sunk in yet, if they bought a World Series, if anything Ohtani does surprises him anymore, what might the team look like next season and much much more. The Dougout: Doug talks about what he did 1 offseason after getting eliminated from the Playoffs Call To The Bullpen: We take voicemail calls from listeners that have some thoughts and questions about the great game of baseball Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville Guests: Stan Kasten Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 10, 2025 · 47 min
The Roundtable | Clase & Ortiz indicted on pitch rigging and will Skubal get traded
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. Andy is on assignment this episode. The guys talk about the big news story from the weekend of Clase & Ortiz getting indicted in a pitch rigging scheme and if they think this has been happening in the MLB for awhile. Also, they debate if they think Tarik Skubal will be traded this offseason. -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBB Hosts: Grant Brisbee & Sam Miller Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 7, 2025 · 45 min
The Roundtable | Interesting manager/front office hires & a little Free Agency talk
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys talk about some of the interesting manager and front office hires so far in the offseason. Also, they dive a little into some Free Agency talk and Sam explains The Fundies. -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBB Hosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam Miller Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 5, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Starkville | Ken Rosenthal reviews the insane Dodgers World Series victory & previews MLB Free Agency
Starkville | Ken Rosenthal joins us this week in Starkville. They boys relieve the amazing 7 game World Series with the Dodgers coming back to win their 2nd straight title. They talk about if this was the greatest World Series ever, was it the greatest World Series Game 7 ever, we get a behind the scenes look of how Ken's day looks at the ballpark and what they will remember the most from this World Series, Also, they preview the upcoming offseason and what might be the biggest stories/moves made in Free Agency. Strange But True: There was were so many Strange But True moments from the World Series, we decided to give our favorite 3 from the insane 7 game series. Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville Guests: Ken Rosenthal Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 3, 2025 · 49 min
The Roundtable | Dodgers comeback to win their 2nd straight World Series
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys break down the Dodgers amazing comeback from being down 3-2 in the World Series to win it all in a crazy Game 7. Also, they talk about if the Dodgers will be the only team that matters next season and if Yamamoto an Ace in Andy's eyes. -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBB Hosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam Miller Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2025 · 49 min
The Roundtable | Are the old Dodgers pressing?
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys recap the last 3 games of the World Series since their last show, including the epic 18 inning Game 3 classic. Also, they talk about if the Dodgers are looking old and pressing at the plate, Andy's crazy travel day and if the Dodgers can send the World Series to a Game 7. -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBB Hosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam Miller Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 27, 2025 · 48 min
The Roundtable | Yamamoto dominates to even up the World Series
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys talk about Yoshinobu Yamamoto's dominating complete game to even up the World Series. Also, they talk about what they have learned so far in the World Series, Mookie Betts is a wizard at SS and if there is real beef between Bryce Harper and the Phillies after recent comments/hurt feelings. -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBB Hosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam Miller Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 24, 2025 · 45 min
The Roundtable | Blue Jays-Dodgers World Series Preview
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys preview the World Series match-up between the Blue Jays & Dodgers and give their predictions. Also, they talk about Game 7 of the ALCS, Dan Wilson's managerial moves, George Springer's Postseason greatness and if Blake Snell a possible Hall of Famer. -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBB Hosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam Miller Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2025 · 59 min
Starkville | Former GM's Ned Colletti & Steve Phillips preview the upcoming Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series
Starkville | Former GM’s Ned Colletti and Steve Phillips joins us this week on Starkville to preview the World Series, They talk about if Ohtani’s Game 4 vs the Brewers was the best game in MLB History, what they thought of the M’s pitching decisions in Game 7 vs Toronto, if they think the Dodgers will repeat as Champions, if the Dodgers are ruining baseball and much much more. Strange But True: Jackson Chourio somehow strikes out on only 2 pitches last week vs the Dodgers.. You have to hear it to believe in Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville Guests: Starkville | Lauren Shehadi & Brian Anderson Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2025 · 45 min
The Roundtable | Ohtani is really good at baseball, what's next for the Brewers & Game 7!
Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys talk about if Shohei Ohtani's Game 4 performance was the best game every played in MLB history. Also, they talk about what's next for the Brewers in the future and what they think might happen in tonight's Game 7 between the Blue Jays and Mariners. -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBB Hosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam Miller Executive Producer: Brian SmithWelcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys talk about if Shohei Ohtani's Game 4 performance was the best game every played in MLB history. Also, they talk about what's next for the Brewers in the future and what they think might happen in tonight's Game 7 between the Blue Jays and Mariners. -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough -Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBB Hosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam Miller Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Windup: A show about Baseball

Starkville | Best Of Edition- 2 of the games best Managers- Pat Murphy & John Schneider

Starkville | Best Of Edition- Max Scherzer talks ABS, Robo umps and much more

The Roundtable | What we will remember from the 2025 MLB seaason

The Roundtable | Are the Blue Jays winning the offseason?

The Roundtable | What is going on with the Mets in Free Agency?

Starkville | Best Of Edition-CC Sabathia & Billy Wagner talk about their path to Cooperstown

The Roundtable | Winter Meetings Preview

Starkville | Will Sammon & Matt Gelb talk about an interesting NL East Offseason

The Roundtable | What to make of the Dylan Cease deal

The Roundtable | How baseball has changed in the last 10 years

Starkville | Dodgers President Stan Kasten talks about if they are ruining baseball by winning so much

The Roundtable | Clase & Ortiz indicted on pitch rigging and will Skubal get traded

The Roundtable | Interesting manager/front office hires & a little Free Agency talk

Starkville | Ken Rosenthal reviews the insane Dodgers World Series victory & previews MLB Free Agency

The Roundtable | Dodgers comeback to win their 2nd straight World Series

The Roundtable | Are the old Dodgers pressing?

The Roundtable | Yamamoto dominates to even up the World Series

The Roundtable | Blue Jays-Dodgers World Series Preview

Starkville | Former GM's Ned Colletti & Steve Phillips preview the upcoming Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series

The Roundtable | Ohtani is really good at baseball, what's next for the Brewers & Game 7!