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The best show to keep you up to speed on all the most important MLB news and analysis. Stats, vibes, takes, and everything in between. Twitter: @GiraffeNeckMarc and @James_Schiano

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It's the end of the road for these teams in the wildcard...

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Today we're discussing the Most Surprising MLB Players This Season

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It's time to predict the 2026 Wildcard Games!

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It's time to discuss the Most Disappointing Players on EVERY MLB Team

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Hosts

James Schiano
Host of The Windup; regular voice on MLB-focused discussions and banter-driven analysis.
Marc (Draft Neck Marc)
Co-host with strong emphasis on prospects, trades, and analytics-driven takes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • These guys suck

    So annoying, there takes are bad, and they give takes that they are far from informed or educated about. If you like baseball, avoid this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ebrunoble
    United States5 months ago
  • These guys are dawgs

    Been watching Marc since 2018-2019, and despite being a Rangers fan I have tuned into more Mets’d Up podcasts than I care to admit since 2022 just because these guys work so well together and I love they way they talk about baseball. I even remember wishing they’d make a channel/podcast oriented towards the whole league since their Mets podcast started and here we have it in the big ‘26. These guys love baseball more than any other podcasters or creators out there and they know what they are tal... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    asorty16
    United States6 months ago
  • Great podcast

    These guys are great. Love the yt channel and think they are some of the best baseball content creators. Marc is the man

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @ax2164wt
    United States6 months ago
  • MLB mets’ed up I’m down

    Marc and James are back plz give me a shoutout

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mets and Soto 765
    United States6 months ago
  • Love the Base Ball Wind Up Show .

    The Boy’s Marc and James give great in sight to lot’s of Base Ball New’s and Player’s on the new Wind Up Show Podcast they are knowledgeable and so smart and I love listening to the Podcast so this is a Must Listen if you want good Analysis of Base Ball .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    frankie peppers
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some reviews mention a polarizing or blunt take style at times.
Fans appreciate data-driven takes packaged in approachable banter.
Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and deep baseball knowledge.
A few listeners note strong sponsor integrations and consistent episode depth.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#142
United States/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#57
United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#138
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#114
France/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#9
Indonesia/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#10
Israel/Sports/Baseball

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A fast-paced, data-driven baseball show focused on MLB news, analysis, and bold takes. Episodes mix deep dives on players, teams, and season-long narratives with banter and banter-driven debate between two regular hosts. Sponsors are woven into many episodes, giving a sense of steady monetization and audience engagement. The tone is accessible but informed, appealing to fans who want both rigorous breakdowns and lively conversation about current MLB happenings. A notable strength is translating complex baseball topics into entertaining, viewpoint-driven discussions that frequently tie into team loyalties and fan culture.

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1. Mets'd Up
2. Shea Station (Mets Podcast)
3. Talkin' Baseball (MLB Podcast)
4. Wake N Jake
5. The Mets Pod

How many episodes of The Windup are there?

The Windup launched 7 months ago and published 49 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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