Tas and Joel discuss if Freddie Freeman has caught Ronald Acuña in the MVP race, another walk-off bunt (!), a rough 72 hours for the Mariners, Jon Singleton returning to the Astros, MLB attendance numbers continuing to rise, and the team ceremonies for both Jose Bautista and Felix Hernandez. All that, plus, discovering some odd formats in baseball history, signed baseball, and the best punishments for losing in fantasy sports. *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow *Today's episode is brought to you by: -LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/mlbshow. -Go to hellofresh.com/50mlbshow and use code 50mlbshow for 50% off plus free shipping! -For a limited time, Aura is offering our listeners a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE when you visit aura.com/mlbshow.

The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Marc Carig talk about the biggest MLB stories

Stephen Nesbitt & Levi Weaver preview the top upcoming MLB series and advance major storylines

Stephen Nesbitt & Levi Weaver preview the top upcoming MLB series and advance major storylines

Tas and Joel discuss why people aren't talking about the Orioles, the NL Central race, Davis Schneider's mustache (and performance), two recent incidents which caused tears (Shohei Ohtani, Trea Turner), and another recent incident which caused laughter (Jose Ramirez knocking out Tim Anderson). The fellas also debate whether Steve Cohen is good for baseball, if small market teams are a myth, and whether you need money to win. All that, plus a round of "Play-Cut-Bench" with Aaron Judge, Manny Machado, and Trea Turner. Check out our sponsors... -To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/mlbshow to support the show and use code MLBSHOW for 15% off -Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/baseballshow to find Blue Moon delivery options.

The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Marc Carig talk about the biggest MLB stories

Stephen Nesbitt & Levi Weaver preview the top upcoming MLB series and advance major storylines

Stephen Nesbitt & Levi Weaver preview the top upcoming MLB series and advance major storylines

On this episode, Tas interviews Larry French, an Atlanta Braves handheld camera operator, about his 25-year career including how he got his break in the sports industry, filming on a Black Hawk helicopter, the time he lied to Bill Murray, how kind Wayne Gretzky was to him, if he sees AI taking over cameras on the baseball field, what he shares in common with Chipper Jones, getting former president Jimmy Carter on the 'Kiss Cam', the Uber/ridesharing problem at Truist Park, filming the infamous Al Horford's brother-cheerleader-sideline video, and whether he's ever been more confident in a baseball team like he is about the 2023 Atlanta Braves. All that, plus French counts down his 'Top 5 Moments in TV' featuring Freddie Freeman, Alex Rodriguez, Chipper Jones and others. -- 👕 Buy No Dunks merch at BreakingT: https://www.nodunks.com 📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoDunksInc 🗞️ Subscribe to The Athletic: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks 🤔 New Is [This] Good? podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@isthisgood ⚾️ No Bunts with Tas and Joel talkin' baseball: https://bit.ly/3rzZI9t

Stephen Nesbitt & Levi Weaver preview the top upcoming MLB series and advance major storylines

Stephen Nesbitt & Levi Weaver preview the top upcoming MLB series and advance major storylines

In this basketball-baseball mashup, Tas and Joel discuss what would happen if position players could re-enter the game after being subbed out. Or, if players and managers were ejected after receiving two 'technical foul.' Or, if there was a 'restricted area' around home plate. The fellas then debate MLB stars that could play in the NBA, and NBA players that could suit up on the field. All that, plus what MLB can learn from the NBA, whether a non-American can be the face of baseball, and Joel finishes off with some basketball-baseball hybrid trivia questions for Tas.

The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Marc Carig talk about the biggest MLB stories

Stephen Nesbitt & Levi Weaver preview the top upcoming MLB series and advance major storylines