The Web Gem

MLB.com StatCast writer Mike Petriello joins the show to talk about what Eric Hosmer has done to turn his season around, why Jeff Samardzija is underrated, the relevance of hitting with runners in scoring position when evaluating players, and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter at www.twitter.com/mike_petriello.

I joined the EZ Sports Talk Show with Jim Marshall and Ed Smith to talk everything Diamondbacks on July 22nd.

MLB.com Executive Correspondent Richard Justice joins the show to talk about the D-Backs' recent statement, Sonny Gray's future, Dayton Moore's plans for the Royals, and much more.

Dan Szymborski, ESPN analyst and "Zipsetician," joins the show to break down yesterday's big trades, the importance of run differential in predicting outcomes, and the Cubs' surge out of the All-Star Break.

Paul Sullivan is an actor, comedian, and the host of @SullyBaseballDaily. He joins the show to share his wild revamp of the All-Star Game, explain why the Dodgers have to make the World Series this year, and much more.

Dylan Hernandez, Dodgers beat writer for the Los Angeles Times, joins the show to talk about the front office's philosophy, trade deadline needs, and why he believes the team should go all in this year. Read Dylan's article "It's time for the folks upstairs to step to the plate for the Dodgers" here: http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-angels-dodgers-hernandez-20170626-story.html

What does Patrick Corbin's future hold? Is Fernando Rodney the permanent closer for 2017? I talked these questions and more in an interview on NBC Sports 1060 on Saturday, June 3rd. Hear more Diamondbacks chatter on Jesse's other podcast, @TheRattleAZ.

I was honored to join the EZ Sports Talk Show on NBC Sports Radio 1060 AM as a guest to discuss the Diamondbacks' fast start, whether or not the they'll buy at the trade deadline deadline, and much more!

Former pro scout Bernie Pleskoff joins the show to discuss the outlooks for Braves SS Dansby Swanson, D-Backs RP/SP Archie Bradley, and Mariners OF Mitch Haniger. He also invites listeners to join him on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Cuba in 2018. You can follow Bernie on Twitter at www.twitter.com/berniepleskoff.

Vince Gennaro joins the show to discuss when we should start caring about team's records, how sabermetrics impact baseball's appeal to mass audiences, and what a study he conducted reveals about why certain players outperform others in the playoffs.