The Roundtable | First Half Takeaways & Second Half Preview

Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys give some first half takeaways and their thoughts on the All-Star Game & swing off to end it. Also, they talk about if the Big Dumper can wrestle the MVP away from Aaron Judge and they talk about things they are excited for in the second half of the season-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam MillerExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys debate if there is a dropped 3rd strike and not running it out epidemic in baseball. Also, they break down what they think of the Cubs and if they need to make a few big moves before the Trade Deadline. -Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam MillerExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starkville | Future Hall of Famer Billy Wagner joins Starkville this week. He talks about how excited he is for his upcoming induction into the HOF, what he’s looking forward to the most during that weekend, how he knows it will be emotional, but wants to sit back and take it all in and much much more.Strange But True: A major league debut at the plate starts with a catchers interference and its a very rare thing to happen.Trivia: Question from Jeff Peveto- Name the only 3 pitchers to win at least 100 games and save at least 50 since 2000.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleProducer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 All-Star snubs and flubs really an important thing to talk about since of them will be named to the ASG this week. Also, they discuss the Nationals make some big moves this weekend by firing their GM and Manager and if strikeout milestones and records are gonna be harder to break in the future. And some special furry friends decide to chime in during the show-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam MillerExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starkville | Cubs Catcher Carson Kelly joins us this week in Starkville. He talks about how special it would be to be named an All-Star, why he decided to sign with the Cubs, the changes in the catching position, growing up as a Cubs fan, how special he thinks his team can be this season and much more.Strange But True: The Orioles have a 0 sandwich in a game last week where they hit 3 homers in a row and still lost.Trivia: Question from Paul McCord- Gone are the days of pitchers with double-digit complete games any given year, but the era's career leaders are still among the best of their era. The active leader is Justin Verlander with 26 complete games. Only 4 others who debuted in the 2000s have more. Who are they?Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleProducer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. Sam is on vacation this week, so The Athletic's Astros writer Chandler Rome joins the boys. They try to figure out how the Astros are doing their usual Astro thing when everyone didn't think they could do it coming into the season. Also, they talk about if anyone likes and/or understands the All-Star voting and they "break" some injury news at the end of the show.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBB-Follow Chandler on X/Twitter: @Chandler_RomeHosts: Grant Brisbee & Andy McCulloughExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. Sam is on vacation this week, so Andy and Grant are ready to take you on a fun baseball ride. They talk about how the Rays are doing Rays things again, but in a surprising different way. They also talk about what's going on with the Giants since they got Rafael Devers and they tell the tale of Richard "Dickie" Lovelady.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee & Andy McCulloughExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starkville | Phillies President of Baseball Ops Dave Dombrowski joins us this week in Starkville. He gives his thoughts on how the Phils are looking so far this season, is the window closing on the current roster, how he prepares for the Trade Deadline, how he likes to put together a roster, what spots can they improve the team at the deadline, what's the future of a few of their upcoming free agents and much more.Strange But True: Christian Yelich has one of the best days of his career last week vs the Twins, but there is a very weird aspect to his monster day.Trivia: Question from Zack Farber- Kyle Shwarber and Eugenio Suarez both recently joined the 300 HR club. They are now 2 of 5 active players to have 300 career home runs who have NOT won an MVP award. Can you name the other 3?Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleProducer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. Sam is on vacation this week, so Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic joins the boys. They talk about what the D-backs might do at the trade deadline, what to make of Ohtani's return to the mound and how insanely hot is the Big Dumper Cal Raleigh.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCulloughWith: Nick PiecoroExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. Grant is back from vacation and gives his thoughts on the the Giants big trade for Rafael Devers. Also, the guys talk about how the Dodgers-Padres series almost came to blows this week and they discuss what is going on in Washington with the Nationals.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam Miller=Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.