Starkville with Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville

We're moving Starkville (The whole town!)

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:50:10 GMT

Starting the week of March 29th, Starkville is moving. Jayson and Doug will bring you the same great baseball talk, guests, and trivia that you've come to expect as part of The Athletic Baseball Show. Head on over and subscribe now. In addition to Starkville, the Baseball Show will feature Ken Rosenthal, Hunter Pence, Keith Law, Grant Brisbee and Derek VanRiper. Navigate to the links below...

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Dick Vitale on the Rays, what he's missing this college hoops season and why he's so dedicated to battling childhood cancer

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 08:01:00 GMT

Baseball's virtual Winter Meetings are here and so is college basketball season so who better to talk Rays baseball and hoops than the one and only Dick Vitale! Dickie V laments the Rays pulling Blake Snell from Game 6 but confirms hit commitment to Tampa Bay baseball. He explains what he misses most while calling college games from home and he shares some life lessons that have helped him along the way.

In honor of Dick, Jayson and Doug attempt to tackle some basketball trivia and discuss baseball's Winter Meetings which have gone virtual this year.

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Ken Rosenthal sets up the Hot Stove season, and three-time Jeopardy champion Andrew Baggarly remembers Alex Trebek

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 08:01:00 GMT

Things are heating up in Starkville for the Hot Stove season and Ken Rosenthal visits to get us ready for all the major storylines.

-Predicting this week's BBWAA Awards

-Will free agency be a "blood bath" for middle class?

-How will Steve Cohen factor into the market for Springer, Bauer and Realuto?

-Will the Indians finally trade Francisco Lindor?

-Could the Rockies move Nolan Arenado?

-Will the Cubs breakup their championship core?

-Plus... Hot Stove over/under

Jayson and Doug couldn't play listener trivia without paying tribute to the great Alex Trebek. Three-time Jeopardy champion and Giants reporter at The Athletic, Andrew Baggarly joins the show to share his memories.

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Orel Hershiser on the 2020 Dodgers, the 1988 Dodgers and much more

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 07:01:00 GMT

Orel Hershiser guided the 1988 Dodgers to a World Series title and watched as a club broadcaster as they did it again 32 years later. Who better to visit Starkville this week:

6:45 - Orel remembers 1988 and one of the greatest seasons a pitcher has ever had

18:40 - Why the Rays should have ignored the analytics with Blake Snell

31:10 - Justin Turner's decision to leave quarantine to celebrate on the field after testing positive for COVID-19

33:03 - What does this mean for Clayton Kershaw's legacy

37:45 - What Mookie Betts meant to this team

42:00 - Sport and baseball as a conduit for change in America

50:30 - The future of the Dodgers

53:00 - 1988 Dodgers trivia

After the interview, Jayson and Doug take a shot at listener trivia and look back at the World Series' Strange but True moments.

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David Price gets us ready for the World Series

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 07:01:00 GMT

David Price was drafted by Rays and helped get Tampa Bay to the World Series in 2008. Twelve years later, Price finds himself with the Dodgers as they take on the Rays in the World Series. What a perfect guest to get us ready for the Fall Classic.

6:15 - His decision to opt out of the 2020 season

11:00 - Mookie Betts the player, the teammate, the person

14:10 - The trade that sent Price and Betts to Los Angeles

18:00 - Dodgers president of baseball ops Andrew Friedman's impact on the Rays organization

20:25 - The changing role of starting pitchers

29:20 - Know your Dodgers/Rays trivia

After the interview, Jayson and Doug take a shot at listener trivia with John Fisher, make their World Series picks and look back at last week's Strange but True moments.

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Brian Kenny is killing the error, shortening games and remembering Bob Gibson in Starkville

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 20:07:37 GMT

Brian Kenny is loving the expanded MLB Postseason and he's visiting Starkville with ideas to make the future of baseball just as much fun. After his successful campaign to #killthewin, Brian is now lobbying to #killtheerror. BK, Jayson and Doug also remember the great career and life of Hall of Famer Bob Gibson.

After the interview, Jayson and Doug take a shot at listener trivia, make their Division Series picks and look back at some playoff Strange by True moments.

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Tim Kurkjian on the 2020 Postseason, the always complicated Joe West and which rules should stick

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 21:47:15 GMT

While getting ready to call every single postseason game, Tim Kurkjian still found time to visit Starkville. The guys start with some October travel nightmares before previewing some of the best 2020 Wild Card matchups. Tim explains his love of tracking the 25 lifetime home run leaders for every letter of the alphabet (it's a thing). Jayson, Doug and Tim go on to share Joe West stories and decide what rules should stick in 2021. Finally Doug blows Tim's mind with the unlikely tale of Michael Jordan losing a pickup game to a bunch of baseball players. As always the guys finish with listener trivia and Strange but True.

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Expanding MLB's postseason with Bob Costas

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 04:25:00 GMT

Bob Costas makes a return visit to Starkville before the MLB postseason starts. Jayson and Doug get his take on the 2020 season and what expanded playoffs should look like moving forward. Bob also explains why fans think broadcasters hate their teams before putting the current state of the game into historic perspective.

Also in this episode, a Ron Gardenhire inspired trivia question and our weekly Strange But True segment featuring a Yankees big inning and an unlikely intentional walk.

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Drew Carey On Cleveland Sports, The Price is Right With No Audience and More

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 10:59:02 GMT

Drew Carey is easily the funniest man to step foot in Starkville. He's got a lot to say about his love of Cleveland sports (except maybe the Browns) and whether an Indians championship would get an asterisk. He goes on to explain to Jayson and Doug how the Price is Right, like sports, will return without an audience. Then Drew and Doug nerd out on Strat-O-Matic baseball.

Also in this episode, the story behind Jayson's emotional feature about Richard Dotson and Turk Farrell, a Roberto Clemente trivia question and of course Strange but True.

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Kevin Kiermaier On Defense, The Yankees and Cardboard Fans

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 20:51:50 GMT

The best team in the American League is currently the Tampa Bay Rays and centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier visits Jayson and Doug in Starkville this week. Kevin gets into the long running rivalry between the Rays and Yankees and looks ahead to a potential playoff meeting. He also compares the 2020 Rays to some of the other great teams the organization has put together. Cardboard cutouts may look great on TV, but Kevin explains that they've made life tough on Major League defenses.

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Mark Shapiro Takes Us Inside the Wild 2020 Trade Deadline

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 22:23:43 GMT

Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro is the first president to ever visit Starkville. He brings tales of a wild trade deadline in an unprecedented season. Mark also shares his opinion on baseball's new rules with Jayson and Doug and looks ahead to what the sports landscape may look like in 2021.

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Joe Davis on Mookie Betts, the Unstoppable Dodgers, and His Path to the Majors

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:15:09 GMT

Dodgers play-by-play man Joe Davis visits Starkville. He explains why as good as the Dodgers have been, they haven't played their best baseball. That said, he also explains that the 2020 playoff format has to be scary for Andrew Friedman and the front office. Joe also discusses replacing Vin Scully, working with Orel Hershiser and much more.

The guys then welcome Anthony Calamis for listener trivia and finish the show with the latest installment of Strange But True.

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Lance McCullers Jr. on Joe Kelly, Astros immunity, throwing 24 straight curves & more

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 05:10:07 GMT

Lance McCullers Jr visits Starkville and open up about a whole bunch of topics. He responds to Joe Kelly's recent comments about the Astros and explains that the immunity everyone complains about the Astros receiving isn't what you think it is. He also talks about coming back from Tommy John surgery, his work within the Houston community, throwing 24 straight curveballs in the World Series and more. Jayson and Doug also cover the death of the games back column, answer listener trivia and pay tribute to the Negro Leagues in a packed episode of Starkville.

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Cubs GM Jed Hoyer Joins Starkville to Talk Postponements, David Ross, Trade Deadline & More!

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 10:00:03 GMT

The 2016 World Series-winning general manager for the Chicago Cubs, Jed Hoyer, drops by Starkville to visit Jayson and Doug (while social distancing, of course)! The Starkvillians exchange thoughts over an array of topics, including: How teams and players are affected by postponements due to Covid; David Ross' managerial start; What does the trade deadline hold, and fathoming baseball in a bubble. Loyal listener Bobby Cantwell then joins the program to engage in the time honored tradition of testing Jayson and Doug's baseball knowledge in this week's listener trivia! (Will the down slide continue?!)

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Andrew McCutchen joins the show to talk Marlins, using his voice, Morgan Freeman and more

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 21:13:50 GMT

Jayson and Doug welcome Andrew McCutchen to Starkville! Cutch has experienced a week like none other in his twelve year MLB career. He explains his feelings towards the Marlins outbreak that's had a major impact on the Phillies. He shares his thoughts on professional athletes having a voice in a changing society and what it meant to him to have Morgan Freeman voice his essay for Opening Day. Finally, he gives his opinion on whether the season will be completed. Jayson and Doug then answer listener trivial from Ryan Pecotte and offer their strange but true moments of the week.

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Marlins Outbreak and Dan Shulman on the Migrating Blue Jays

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 20:01:08 GMT

Baseball is at a crossroads after the news of eleven Miami Marlins players testing positive for COVID-19. Epidemiologist Dr. Zachary Binney joins the show to discuss the options the sport faces moving forward. Then Blue Jays and ESPN broadcaster Dan Shulman talks about the challenges facing the Jays as they move to Buffalo for the 2020 season. Add in some trivia at the end and this is a packed episode of Starkville.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Dr. Binney on Twitter: @zbinney_NFLinjFollow Dan Shulman on Twitter: @DShulman_ESPNFollow John Roby on Twitter: @robywonkenobiTo advertise with the Athletic, visit www.theathletic.com/podcastads

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Bonus Episode: AL & NL East Previews

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:56:17 GMT

Division previews continue as Marc Carig hosts a roundtable discussion with The Athletic's AL & NL East writers. He's joined by David O'Brien (Braves), Matt Gelb (Phillies), Megan Montemurro (Phillies), Dan Connolly (Orioles), Jen McCaffrey (Red Sox), Nando Difino (Nationals), Lindsey Adler (Yankees), Eno Sarris (Mets, Marlins) and Kaitlyn McGrath (Blue Jays). They offer bold predictions for their teams and discuss what will be a wild 60-game season.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanville

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Bonus Episode: AL & NL Central Previews

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:09:24 GMT

Division previews continue and Jayson handles the hosting for the AL & NL Central roundtable. He's joined by Rob Biertempfel (Pirates), Sahadev Sharma (Cubs), Patrick Mooney (Cubs), Will Sammon (Brewers), C. Trent Rosecrans (Reds), Mark Saxon (Cardinals), Zack Meisel (Indians), Dan Hayes (Twins), Alex Lewis (Royals) and Cody Stavenhagen (Tigers). They offer bold predictions for their teams and discuss what will be a wild 60-game season.

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Bonus Episode: AL & NL West Previews

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:40:12 GMT

It's a party in Starkville as Jayson and Doug invite Andy McCullough and The Athletic's AL and NL West scribes in for a division preview roundtable. The writers discuss how COVID has effected their teams in summer camp, what players could surprise this season, how will the Astros be treated and more.

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Getting Ready For Opening Day With Boog!

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 18:24:01 GMT

Jayson and Doug welcome ESPN play-by-play voice Jon "Boog" Sciambi to Starkville. Boog explains just how hard it is to broadcast a game from his apartment (7:00). He also gets a critique of his KBO cheer song. Then the guys look ahead to Opening Day with some rapid fire questions about just how wild the 2020 season could be. There's also listener trivia (1:00:00) and World Series predictions sure to go wrong (1:10:11).Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Jon Sciambi on Twitter: @BoogSciambiFollow Trivia question winner Jimmy on Twitter: @jhawk26

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Buck Showalter on Managing a 60-Game Season, Building Team Chemistry In a Pandemic and more

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 21:40:54 GMT

Longtime Major League manager Buck Showalter, who attended college in one Starkville, visits our Starkville! Buck shares his thoughts on managing in front of an empty stadium which he did with the Orioles at Camden Yards. He also has thoughts on the universal DH, how hard it's going to be to build team chemistry during the pandemic and how he would treat a 60-game schedule. Finally Buck shares memories of managing Doug in Texas. Jayson and Doug also pick their favorite MLB ballparks answer trivia and more on this week's Starkville.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Trivia question winner Mike on Twitter: @MRMessenger33

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Eireann Dolan Visits Starkville to Help Humanize Baseball

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 21:58:25 GMT

Sean Doolittle's wife Eireann Dolan has been an important voice on social media during the pandemic. She visits Starkville to discuss the many layers of baseball returning in 2020. Eireann explains Doolittle's decision to play this season, what concerns she has as a person at high risk, how baseball can help lead America and much more. Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Eireann on Twitter: @EireannDolan

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Len Kasper and Jim Deshaies Talk 2020 Baseball Broadcasts

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 04:30:14 GMT

The countdown has begun for Opening Day 2020, but what are the games going to sound like? Cubs broadcasters Len Kasper and Jim Deshaies visit Starkville to discuss the possibilities. The guys also pay homage to J.D.'s hitting record that is now unlikely to ever be broken with the universal DH. Throw in some trivia and you have another great trip to Starkville.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Len on Twitter: @LenKasperFollow Jim on Twitter: @JimDeshaies

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Roundtable: Inside Baseball's Dysfunction with Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 20:51:42 GMT

Welcome to Starkville! After a long, winding, often ugly road, it looks like baseball is coming back. Jayson and Doug welcome Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich to Starkville for a roundtable discussion about what went right and mostly what went wrong between March and now.4:00 - Roundtable with Ken and Evan on what went wrong with negotiations58:55 - Listener Trivia and what active pitchers could throw a no hitter1:07:57 - Could Mark McGwire have hit 70 home runs without PEDs?Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow Evan on Twitter: @EvanDrellich

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Ken Rosenthal's MLB Update & Torii Hunter on Sideways Negotiations, Red Sox's Statement & More!

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:57:18 GMT

Rundown:

(2:00) Ken on Baseball's Latest

(27:30) Torii Hunter Joins Starkville!

(42:40) Torii on Boston's Statement

(1:14:15) Listener Question via @codegre

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Ken Rosenthal on Latest MLB Proposal, Potential Start Dates & More + Doug's Draft Stories!

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:00:10 GMT

Rundown:

(1:00) Doug's Essay & The Inspirations Behind It

(17:50) Ken Rosenthal Joins Starkville + Examining Latest Proposal

(23:30) Can/Will the League Force Players to Report?

(36:30) Why Can't the League Unite Like NHL, NBA?

(47:45) Health Protocols & Damage Done

(1:04:15) Listener Trivia via Christopher Freitas

(1:11:45) Doug-out: Draft Stories!

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A conversation: Retired African American MLB players on race, baseball, America

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 19:50:56 GMT

As we've said before, Starkville is a safe baseball haven for all and in order to preserve and proliferate this mindset, we need to have constructive conversations about race inequity in our country. Retired African American MLB players Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard, Dontrelle Willis, Torii Hunter, LaTroy Hawkins and Doug Glanville with The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, voice their opinions about racial division and share their personal accounts of dealing with racism within their lives. Before and after the interview, Jayson Stark, Doug and Ken share how the panel came to be as well as their thoughts pre- and post-discussion.

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Starkville Welcomes Joe Maddon

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 10:00:04 GMT

Rundown:

(:30) Doug's Perspective on the Division in Our Country

(16:15) Joe Maddon Enters Starkville + Baseball's Meaning Now

(27:15) Will Mike Trout Play?

(37:30) Maddon on Being High-Risk

(45:45) Navigating Baseball's Changes

(55:15) Listener Question via @ewohlgelernter

(1:06:15) Phillies Draft & Special Guest!

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Starkville Welcomes Dusty Baker!

Tue, 26 May 2020 10:00:15 GMT

Rundown:

(5:45) Dusty Baker Joins Starkville!

(21:00) Health Concerns as Someone Who Is At-Risk

(26:15) High-Fives!

(34:00) Sign-Stealing Scandals

(49:15) Remembering Those Who Served & The Future of Baseball

(1:04:00) Listener Question via @JoeFromBugaha

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Mike Tollin, 'The Last Dance' Exec Producer, Joins Starkville!

Tue, 19 May 2020 10:00:06 GMT

Rundown

(7:45) We Welcome 'The Last Dance' EP, Mike Tollin

(17:35) What Was It About MJ?

(32:45) Barry and Jordan: Compare & Contrast

(41:30) Dick Allen Movie

(1:02:15) Listener Question via @rc_III_

(1:18:55) Field of Dreams Debate with Mike!

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Starkville Welcomes Bob Costas!

Tue, 12 May 2020 10:00:13 GMT

Rundown

(6:45) Welcoming in Bob Costas & Getting Buckets During HT of a Syracuse Basketball Game

(9:15) 'The Last Dance', The Jordan Fascination Factor and Career Path Without the Strike

(33:35) Bob Costas: Commissioner of Baseball (For a Day)

(44:00) Adopting Minor League Extra Innings Rule and Other Trialballoons

(56:00) Expression of the Game Without Fans

(1:03:30) Addressing Scandals

(1:23:00) Listener Trivia via @JHawk26

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Nationals Pitcher Sean Doolittle on MLB Plans, Replacing Rituals & Doug's 'Game-Changing' Ideas

Tue, 05 May 2020 10:00:34 GMT

Rundown

(5:50) Sean Doolittle Joins Starkville + World Central Kitchen

(17:30) Doolittle's Thoughts on MLB Plans and Obstacles the Game Faces

(33:15) Replacing Rituals

(41:10) Doug's 'Game-Changing' Lightning Round

(1:08:30) Listener Trivia via @JasonMc39290362

(1:14:15) Field of Dreams Case Reopened?

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Red Sox's Punishment with Ken Rosenthal, Bartolo's Bomb & Field of Dreams Game

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 22:27:49 GMT

Rundown

(7:15) Ken Rosenthal Talk Red Sox Sign-Stealing Penalites

(43:45) The Last 10 Pitchers to Finish a World Series

(56:00) Bartolo's Bananas Bomb

(1:06:00) Listener Trivia via @jimdoughty41 + Lenny Dykstra

(1:15:20) Field of Dreams Game

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MJ Stories with Terry Francona, The Weirdest Homer Ever & Mike Schmidt's 500th HR

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:00:13 GMT

Rundown:

- Will There Be a Season? w/ Terry Francona (7:10)

- Francona's MJ Stories (16:00)

- MJ's Scouting Report (28:00)

- 'Doug-out': MJ Pick-up Game (41:45)

- Weirdest HR Ever (53:00)

- Listener Question via @JohnStolnis + Mike Schmidt's 500th homer (1:05:30)

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Field of Dreams Verdict, Power of the Crowd & Greatest Players by Numbers + Remembering Al Kaline

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:00:05 GMT

Rundown:

-Glanville v. Field of Dreams Verdict (:45)

-MLB Realignment/ Arizona Plan (14:15)

-The Power of the Roar of the Crowd (27:30)

-Listener Question via @TwoAmbers + Joe Posnanski's Top-100 Players in Baseball History (36:25)

-Greatest Players by Numbers & Al Kaline (46:30)

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MLB Contemplating Return with Ken Rosenthal & Starkville Town Hall with Jerry Blevins & Glen Macnow

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:00:27 GMT

Rundown

(:45) Broken Washing Machine, Face Masks & Life Updates

(10:45) MLB Contemplating Return with Ken Rosenthal

(32:45) Evan Gattis on Astros Sign-Stealing

(44:00) Listener Question via @JohnnyPhisher

(50:00) Starkville Town Hall w/ Jerry Blevins & Glen Macnow

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Opening Day Stories, Fan-less Games & Field of Dreams Debate!

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:00:06 GMT

Rundown:

How We're Helping (:30)

Live Tweeting Games (8:00)

Opening Day Stories (11:30)

Fan-less Games (19:30)

Is Mookie a Dodger? (28:00)

Field of Dreams Debate (32:30)

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Bold Opportunities Ahead & How Baseball Movies are Made

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:00:09 GMT

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Navigating a World Without Baseball

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:00:08 GMT

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Yelich's Extension with Ken Rosenthal, Season Over/Unders & Three-Batter Rule

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 10:00:04 GMT

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Spring Training Injuries and Stats, Enter the Doug-out & Red Sox Rundown with Jen McCaffrey

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 11:00:02 GMT

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Starkville: Spring Training Edition!

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:00:08 GMT

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Mookie Trade Talk with Ken Rosenthal

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:42:21 GMT

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Hall of Fame Honorees & Advising the Astros

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 11:00:06 GMT

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Red Sox Sign Stealing, Who Won the Winter & Minor League Contracts

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:00:03 GMT

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The 2010s: Starkville Honors the Tweenages!

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 11:00:24 GMT

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Predicting the Cy Young & MVP winners + Free Agency Over/Unders

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:13:37 GMT

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World Series wind-up, free agency bonanza & Frank Howard stories

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 22:13:34 GMT

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World Series Preview, are the Yankees winners or bums & CC's legacy

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:00:06 GMT

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Correa's walk-off, Shildt F-bomb & is Kershaw's legacy tarnished?

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 10:00:23 GMT

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Twins terrorized by Yanks, Strasburg & Scherzer sizzle & Manager Mania!

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 21:47:29 GMT

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Regular Season Review, Postseason Picks & Award Season Roundup

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 23:56:27 GMT

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The Power of Belief, Generational Talent & Facing Randy Johnson

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 10:00:08 GMT

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Yelich & Trout, 'LOOGY' Pitchers & Countdown to Oblivion

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 10:05:09 GMT

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Ken Rosenthal explains Dave Dombrowski's Boston exit

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 10:00:04 GMT

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Starkville Trailer

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 04:46:11 GMT

Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville dive into the beauty of our national pastime, from the biggest stories to the minutiae that makes baseball so quirky and fun. And yes, there will be trivia! Check out Starkville on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Full episodes with bonus content are available exclusively at The Athletic. You can start your 40% off subscription today by joining through theathletic.com/starkville.

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