Texas Rangers General Manager Chris Young makes his first trip to Starkville. His Club leads the AL West and has been led by an explosive offense with the best run differential in baseball. He talks about how they've surprised everyone, the club's major free agent signings over the last couple of offseasons, and his approach to the job as a former Major League pitcher. Trivia: Name the two players who hit at least 350 home runs and struck out less than 500 times in their careers Strange but True examines Ryan McKenna's 35 mph eephus pitch Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Follow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster Watch the episode on our new YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Check out our sponsors: -To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/mlbshow to support the show and use code MLBSHOW for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver will be coming to you every Monday and Thursday all season long to preview upcoming series and advance major storylines along with their own style of fun. Today the guys talk about Aaron Judge's amazing start to the season, Mets-Braves series preview along with a few other series & the Homer Chase -You can follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt -You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DVR and Keith discuss the latest aggressive promotion in Atlanta with AJ Smith-Shawver's arrival to the big league club, the 2023 struggles of Michael Harris II, Ozzie Albies' missing stolen bases, the Giants' attempt to climb out of the middle of the pack in the National League again this summer, the surprising problems of the Padres, and a Twins roster that continues to improve. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Today's episode is brought to you by: -Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/BASEBALLSHOW to find Blue Moon delivery options -Head to factormeals.com/mlbshow50 and use code mlbshow50 to get 50% off your first box. -Sunday is offering our listeners 50% off your first box! So you can get started today for as little as $55 when you go to getsunday.com/mlbshow at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the outlook for the 2023 Trade Deadline including several teams that have fallen below 5.0% playoff odds. Are the White Sox uniquely positioned to make waves with an underachieving roster this summer? Could the Guardians address their lack of power by finding a deal for Eloy Jiménez? How aggressive should the Orioles be in the loaded AL East? Will this be another year that prompts the Dodgers to deal for an impact starting pitcher? And, will the D-backs be content to upgrade their bullpen while letting their young core do the heavy lifting in a bid to reach the postseason? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli Follow DVR on Twitter: @Derek VanRiper Today's episode is brought to you by: -Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/BASEBALLSHOW to find Blue Moon delivery options -Head to factormeals.com/mlbshow50 and use code mlbshow50 to get 50% off your first box. -Sunday is offering our listeners 50% off your first box! So you can get started today for as little as $55 when you go to getsunday.com/mlbshow at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Nesbitt and Levi Weaver will be coming to you every Monday and Thursday all season long to preview upcoming series and advance major storylines along with their own style of fun. Today the guys talk about -You can follow Stephen on Twitter @stephenjnesbitt -You can follow Levi on Twitter @ThreeTwoEephus *Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow *Today's episode is brought to you by: -Check out shop.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com for baseball merch, and visit get.bluemoonbeer.com/BASEBALLSHOW to find Blue Moon delivery options -Head to factormeals.com/mlbshow50 and use code mlbshow50 to get 50% off your first box. -Sunday is offering our listeners 50% off your first box! So you can get started today for as little as $55 when you go to getsunday.com/mlbshow at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices