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!

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Starkville | Bruce Bochy on his 4th ring, celebrating the new running lane and Jayson heads to another HOF

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 Marc Carig | FRIDAY: Nesbitt and Friends

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Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, we’re talking Juan Soto’s future in pinstripes, the Elly De La Cruz show, and answering listener mailbag questions.

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Sweat stains, blowouts, & Juan Soto | Mailbag episode

Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The Athletic's Mets writer Tim Britton is sitting in with Grant and Andy this week. They talk about the if there is a big 3 top teams in the NL, if the new bat-tracking data is important and what to make of Paul Skenes' MLB debut.

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Is there a big 3 in the NL, is the new bat-tracking data important & thoughts on Skenes' debut

Starkville | The Tigers are on the rise this season and their Manager A.J. Hinch joins Starkville. He talks about his philosophy to help struggling players, his move from player to coaching, his involvement in the Astros cheating scandal and much more.

Strange But True: The Pirates decided to go a little crazy and give out some free passes to the Cubs on Saturday. The Pirates gave up 6 bases loaded walks in 1 inning and somehow still won the game vs the Cubs

Trivia from Jason Catania: Jose Altuve just became the 7th player to reach 300 steals AND 200 homers in the Wild Card Era (since 1995)... Can you name the other 6?

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A.J. Hinch talks about going from a player to a manager, dealing with struggling players & his involvement in the Astros cheating scandal

Welcome to The Show to Be Named Later with Stephen Nesbitt and Chad Jennings. This week, we’re talking Paul Skenes, other memorable pitching debuts, and an interview with Chase Whitley about his first start. Plus, what's working so well for Boston's pitching staff?
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Paul Skenes debut + First Start Memories w/ Chase Whitley

Welcome to The Roundtable! Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The Athletic's Cardinals writer Katie Woo is sitting in with Grant and Andy this week. They talk about the interesting trade of Luis Arráez to the Padres, is Paul Skenes the real deal and Andy's new book- The Last of His Kind: Clayton Kershaw and the Burden of Greatness

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Starkville | Bruce Bochy on his 4th ring, celebrating the new running lane and Jayson heads to another HOF

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