Podcasts about big leagues

Before the Big Leagues Before the sports radio career, before the opinions, and before the legend of Jim Traber, there was a kid with a glove and a dream. In Part 1 of Jim’s baseball journey, Julie and Jim take you back to the beginning—from Little League and high school ball in Columbia MD to the life-changing decision to attend Oklahoma State. Hear the stories, the struggles, the turning points, and the people who helped shape the path to becoming a Big LeaguerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samy Natera Jr. shares his journey from Juarez to the big leagues, including his debut with the Los Angeles Angels, his experiences in international play, and advice for aspiring athletes. Samy was a force at New Mexico State University before getting drafted by the Los Angeles Angels. He was called up to the MLB team to play alongside Mike Trout on June 5, 2026 and has seen incredible support from the whole country of Mexico! Presented by Albertsons Market Produced by All Sports Best Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Samy Natera Jr. 03:06 The Big League Debut Experience 05:59 Journey from Juarez to New Mexico State 09:00 Overcoming Challenges and Injuries 12:01 Playing for Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic 15:13 Life as a Minor Leaguer 17:53 Transitioning to the Big Leagues 21:05 Advice for Young Athletes 23:57 Personal Connections and Support 27:07 Gaming and Downtime as a Player

Has Little League become local Big Leagues? Canes win the Stanley Cup, Dudnon's first title as a sports owner...are the Stanley Cup's traditions better than the NBA Finals?

Longtime sports reporter John Fedko joined the show. John is driving to Texas to see his son Kyler make his Major League debut. The Fedko family is all going to be there today. John is guided through his faith through their journey.

Nathan Baker discusses the latest injury news, provides a pitching streamer for Saturday, and discusses some highly touted and under the radar prospects to watch or roster in both dynasty and redraft leagues. Presented by FanDuel SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on Twitter: @EthosFantasyBB Follow us on Bluesky: @ethosfantasymlb Join our Fantasy Sports Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Martin has spent 14 years climbing the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system — from Short Season Rookie ball in Johnson City to Triple-A Memphis. This year, he made the jump to the major league staff in St. Louis.In this episode, Dan reflects on his first season in the big leagues, the journey it took to get there, and what day-to-day life looks like as a major league athletic trainer. He also opens up about managing work-life balance during the demanding MLB season and shares advice for athletic training students looking to break into professional baseball.For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com. 

Brian Wilson joins Murph & Markus for a deep dive into the art — and pressure — of pitching in high‑leverage moments. From the mental grind of the ninth inning to the mechanics of what makes a dominant closer, Wilson brings firsthand insight from his years anchoring the Giants’ bullpen. The conversation explores how relievers handle constant stress, why some pitchers thrive under the spotlight, and what separates a good closer from a great one. Murph & Markus also dig into the Giants’ current bullpen challenges, examining how today’s relievers are navigating tight games and what the team needs to stabilize the late innings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Wilson joins Murph & Markus for a deep dive into the art — and pressure — of pitching in high‑leverage moments. From the mental grind of the ninth inning to the mechanics of what makes a dominant closer, Wilson brings firsthand insight from his years anchoring the Giants’ bullpen. The conversation explores how relievers handle constant stress, why some pitchers thrive under the spotlight, and what separates a good closer from a great one. Murph & Markus also dig into the Giants’ current bullpen challenges, examining how today’s relievers are navigating tight games and what the team needs to stabilize the late innings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BLW is America's first professional wiffle ball league, bringing the backyard game to the big stage with elite athletes, live broadcasts, and a growing national fanbase. This summer, BLW returns for its second professional season. All regular-season and playoff games will be played in Atlanta at Assembly Studios in Doraville, with an All-Star Game in St. Louis and the World Series in Orlando. The season kicked off this past Sunday, June 7th, and runs through August, featuring weekly Sunday game days with live broadcasts on ESPN+ and ESPN2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laurence Holmes and Russ Dorsey reacted to the news that the White Sox have called up highly touted outfield prospect Braden Montgomery. What will he bring to the club?

Eric shares a personal story about his first big league home run, which happened 25 years ago today! He reflects on the importance of staying ready and being grateful for opportunities. He also discusses recent games, including the A's game where they had 16 challenges in one game, and the Giants' loss to the Brewers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric shares a personal story about his first big league home run, which happened 25 years ago today! He reflects on the importance of staying ready and being grateful for opportunities. He also discusses recent games, including the A's game where they had 16 challenges in one game, and the Giants' loss to the Brewers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when the place that once inspired you almost becomes the reason you walk away—and how do you turn that moment into a mission instead? Billy Pinckney shares his journey from batboy for the New Jersey Jackals to becoming an author and speaker dedicated to inspiring the next generation. Through his story, Billy reveals how challenges in the game he loved led him to a greater purpose—empowering young people with lessons in resilience, kindness, leadership, and staying true to who they are.

After getting his first hit and home run as a member of the Mets Eric Wagaman has shown what he came to the team to do and he met with Pat McCarthy to discuss growing up with baseball and his maturity over his short time in the Big Leagues.

Kourtney is joined this week by Blaire Horton, wife of Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton. The two discuss how they first met and Blaire recaps her recent travels to Europe. She shares how her and Cade first met and their life in the minor leagues up until his call up to MLB. She shares her reaction to Cade's injury and how they're doing with his recovery. She recalls the experience of him getting the call to the Big Leagues and how it was with him making his debut in New York. Kourtney asks her why she decided to start sharing their MLB life more on TikTok. The two wrap up the episode with a fun round of "Keep Kourtney Young"   Social Media: Follow Blaire Horton - instagram.com/blairehorton_ & TikTok: blaire_horton Follow Holding Kourt: instagram.com/holdingkourt Follow Kourt: instagram.com/court_with_a_K

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday morning by looking at the Blue Jays' 7-2 win over the Atlanta Braves to snap their four-game losing streak. They break down Chad Dallas' performance, his outlook with the Big League club, and how Toronto got to Chris Sale amidst his dominant season so far. They also question if Andrés Giménez should be in lineup everyday with his current struggles at the plate, Dylan Cease's timeline after throwing 75 pitches in Buffalo, and when to expect fellow starters Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer back as well. After the break, Ben and Brent look back on Thursday's electric Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. They get into Carolina's comeback after being down 2-0, John Tortorella's challenge of the no-goal call in the third, the impact of Brayden McNabb's injury, and the excitement through the first two games. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Dave Landau's back in-studio with us as Diddy's sex tape leaked on the internet. PLUS – Meghan Markle's hypocrisy, the Stop Nick Shirley Act, Spencer Pratt, Freedom 250 concert, and filming in public places for fight content. Comedian Dave Landau joins us today. Maine politician Graham Platner and wife address some hot sexting action. Freedom 250 Show: Flo Rida has a pretty stupid name. C&C Music Factory's Freedom Williams pops off from the toilet. Donald Trump cancels the entire event in favor of a rally. Filming people and then arguing about it is such a hot content trend right now. Spencer Pratt jumped on Club Random with Bill Maher. He is surging in LA polls. Al Roker HATES Spencer and Heidi. Sergey Brin endorses the reality star. The Stop Nick Shirley Act is a thing. Nobody wants to talk to him. Bob Page is not very kind to Denny McLain on Twitter. Tampa Bay Ray Wander Franco avoids prison time, but is likely never going to play in the Big Leagues again. A Diddy Freak Off allegedly leaked starring Daphne Joy. 50 Cent isn't too thrilled his baby-mama was plowed by Sly Diggler. Dr. Jill Biden appeared on The Today Show to talk about Joe's prostate cancer. Pancreatic cancer took a loss today. Hey Kevin Hart… nice production company. YouTubers are out-selling Hollywood. Fox News' Kennedy is not a fan of Chelsea Handler. Meghan Markle is caught being a candle hypocrite. Prince Harry's charities are failing and full of torture. Meghan Markle makes everything uncomfortable. We might have some merch left. Click here to check what's available. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

Teatime with Miss Liz Serves: Carmine Del Sordi TitlePurity, Purpose & the Pursuit of Mastery TaglineBuilding a meaningful life begins with intention, discipline, and gratitude. DescriptionOn June 2nd at 3 PM EST, Teatime with Miss Liz welcomes Carmine Del Sordi, founder of Pure & Easy Tea, entrepreneur, author, and lifelong student of personal and professional growth. After spending decades building a successful career across consumer goods, high technology, and biotechnology, Carmine retired at age 50 and chose a different path—one rooted in purpose, wellness, and creating something meaningful from the ground up. What began as a personal wellness journey evolved into Pure & Easy Tea, a premium tea company built upon genuine purity, discipline, and intention. Carmine is also the author of Welcome to the Big Leagues, a practical guide for ambitious professionals that challenges entitlement thinking and emphasizes skill development, humility, perseverance, and the realities of long-term success. This Teatime explores entrepreneurship, personal growth, gratitude, mastery, and what it truly means to build a life aligned with your values. “Welcome everyone to Teatime with Miss Liz, where we share real-life T-E-A through stories, experiences, and awareness that inspire us to grow. Today, we welcome someone whose journey reminds us that success is not simply about reaching a destination—it is about who we become along the way. After decades in corporate leadership, Carmine Del Sordi chose to begin again, building a business rooted in purpose, wellness, and intentional living. Through his work, his writing, and his personal philosophy, he encourages others to pursue mastery with humility, gratitude, and discipline. Today, we explore what happens when experience meets purpose and when success becomes something deeper than achievement. Carmine, welcome to Teatime with Miss Liz.”Closing Today's conversation reminds us that meaningful success is rarely accidental. Carmine Del Sordi has shown us that growth requires discipline, mastery requires patience, and fulfillment often begins when we align our actions with our values. Whether building a business, pursuing a dream, or navigating life's next chapter, the lessons remain the same: stay intentional, remain grateful, and never stop learning. As we leave today's Teatime, consider this: Are you pursuing success—or are you pursuing mastery? Because mastery is not a destination. It is a lifelong journey. Carmine Del Sordi is the founder of Pure & Easy Tea, entrepreneur, author, and former corporate executive. After retiring at age 50, he launched a premium tea company built on purity and intention. He is also the author of Welcome to the Big Leagues, a guide to discipline, growth, and professional success. Favourite ColourGrey: One Word That Describes HimIntentional His T-E-EPurity – Pursuing authenticity and quality in life and business. Intention – Making thoughtful choices aligned with purpose. Discipline – Developing consistency, mastery, and long-term success. Three Phrases That Share His Story* Gratitude Over Entitlement* Arrogance Is Ignorance* Mastery Is A Lifelong Pursuit Social Media & WebsiteInstagram: @PureAndEasyTeaFacebook: @PureAndEasyTeaLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carminedelsordi/Website:https://pureandeasytea.com#TeatimeWithMissLiz#PureAndEasyTea#IntentionalLiving#LifelongLearning#MakingADifferenceOneCupAtATime

Rob and Jeremy discuss a solid start from Trey Gibson last night and if they view him as a starter in the big leagues.

Samirah Moody is a professional runner for On, recednt USC graduate, and a founding member of the newly minted OAC (On Athletics Club) Sprint team. Coming off a stellar collegiate career—including a 2025 NCAA championship in the 100 meters—Samirah is stepping onto the global pro circuit with a fresh perspective, a deeply hardened sense of resilience, and a powerful inner drive. In this episode, Samirah pulls back the curtain on the intense physical and mental grind of elite training under renowned head coach John "JB" Bolton. She details the dramatic shift from the college routine to the professional world, where the job requires balancing world-class track workouts with photo shoots, media appearances, and constant networking. Samirah opens up about the devastating meniscus injury that threatened her trajectory, the grueling rehabilitation process that followed, and the exact moment she shifted her mindset from "I have to do this" to "I get to do this." Plus, she shares what it’s like to navigate a high-pressure environment as the only short sprint woman on the OAC roster, and how journaling helps her process the weight of big expectations. IN THIS EPISODE The Leap to the Pros: Samirah breaks down what it really looks like to move from a collegiate schedule to the OAC Sprint team, balancing elite physical training with the commercial obligations of a professional athlete. Finding Your "No": Why learning to set boundaries and protect her personal bandwidth has been an essential part of stepping into her own power on and off the track. Overcoming the Hurdle: A transparent look at her severe meniscus injury during her junior year, leaving the stadium in a wheelchair, and the psychological journey of rebuilding her body from ground zero. Mindset Shift: How she reframed her inner dialogue from a place of obligation to an appreciation for the opportunity to compete at the highest level. Being the Only One: What it feels like to hold down the short sprints on the OAC roster, staying even-keeled through high stakes, and the everyday power of processing pressure through a personal journal. QUOTABLE MOMENTS "If I could do all that, why not me?" "You have to believe that you’re a big dog to really line up with the best of the best." "I don’t know when something’s going to click, but I’m just going to keep chugging along because I’ve seen really, really highs and really, really lows, and I’ve been everywhere in between." "The world can put a lot of pressure on you ... but it is really about how much do you want something? I need that pressure to succeed." SOCIAL@samirahmoody_@on@emilyabbate@iheartwomenssports JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Hurdle IG Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Hurdle Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ASK ME A QUESTION: Email hello@hurdle.us to with your questions! Emily answers them every Friday on the show. Listen to Hurdle with Emily Abbate on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discussed Fernando Tatis Jr's shark loan, The Teddy Bridgewater Act and the all 2025-26 all NBA selections. Local PC legend, God Shammgod gets promoted to an NBA lead assistant coaching role.

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(00:00) Matt McCarthy and Paul Perillo are filling in for Felger and Mazz, beginning the show with their reactions to the Red Sox being swept by the Twins at home for the first time since 1994.(15:45) We continue with our Red Sox thoughts while mixing in your lovely phone calls. (24:23) The crew discusses Marcelo Mayer's one-year anniversary in the Big Leagues, debating how a position change to shortstop could benefit the Red Sox.(35:17) Hour No. 1 finishes by recapping the most important quote from a Red Sox official over the last decade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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A former first round pick himself, Glen Perkins knew what it was like to be sent to Triple A ball after a taste of big league life. Listen to his amazing breakdown of what Royce Lewis is really going through right now. Listen to Glen and Kris Atteberry all weekend long on WCCO as the Twins take on the Red Sox.

Trevor Bauer survives nasty car wreck, nature calls mid-game for San Antonio Spurs' Carter Bryant, MVP CEO talks to TMZ Sports following their MMA debut success, and Little League is taking over the Big League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rock talks to former Rays reliever Grant Balfour! They talk about the Rays hot start & how they can win in so many different ways. Grant also opens up about his past growing up in Australia & his journey to the Big Leagues. You won't want to miss this amazing interview!

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight Podcast! Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin joins the show to discuss his adjustment to life in the Big Leagues, the toughest pitchers he's faced, and his favorite ballparks he's played in so far. Hembo then swings by to share why several stars, including Shohei Ohtani, Cal Raleigh, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are struggling. Then injury expert Stephania Bell goes in-depth on Tarik Skubal's surgery. We end with Bleacher Tweets about the Orioles and Padres! 0:00 Intro + Top of the First 2:21 Konnor Griffin Joins 2:48 Griffin's favorite MLB ballparks 4:46 Adjusting to MLB travel 5:58 Best pitchers Griffin has faced 7:22 First time being asked for an autograph 8:16 Paul Skenes' dominance 9:46 State of the Pirates 11:57 Players Griffin is looking forward to meeting 12:55 Griffin's first purchase after signing contract 13:53 Hembo joins the show 14:27 Konnor Griffin's improvement 18:26 Struggling Superstars: Ohtani, Guerrero Jr., Raleigh, Tatis Jr., Henderson 31:00 Stephania Bell breaks down Tarik Skubal's surgery 41:06 Bleacher Tweets: Orioles and Padres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight Podcast! Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin joins the show to discuss his adjustment to life in the Big Leagues, the toughest pitchers he's faced, and his favorite ballparks he's played in so far. Hembo then swings by to share why several stars, including Shohei Ohtani, Cal Raleigh, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are struggling. Then injury expert Stephania Bell goes in-depth on Tarik Skubal's surgery. We end with Bleacher Tweets about the Orioles and Padres! 0:00 Intro + Top of the First 2:21 Konnor Griffin Joins 2:48 Griffin's favorite MLB ballparks 4:46 Adjusting to MLB travel 5:58 Best pitchers Griffin has faced 7:22 First time being asked for an autograph 8:16 Paul Skenes' dominance 9:46 State of the Pirates 11:57 Players Griffin is looking forward to meeting 12:55 Griffin's first purchase after signing contract 13:53 Hembo joins the show 14:27 Konnor Griffin's improvement 18:26 Struggling Superstars: Ohtani, Guerrero Jr., Raleigh, Tatis Jr., Henderson 31:00 Stephania Bell breaks down Tarik Skubal's surgery 41:06 Bleacher Tweets: Orioles and Padres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 The Dominant Duo – Total Dominance Hour -Jim is solo-Big League baseball stories, Berry finds beauty in every human being, 'the ugly team', Bill James writing, Spurs and Minnesota series and more. Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS Jim Traber on Instagram, Berry Tramel on X and Dean Blevins on X Follow Tony Z on Instagram and Facebook Listen to past episodes HERE! Follow Total Dominance Podcasts on Apple, Google and SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willard and Dibs open the show by asking what Bryce Eldridge is doing with the big club if he's mostly going to be used as a pinch hitter. Why is he here?

Bobby Valentine, longtime MLB manager, joins Willard and Dibs to discuss the Giants' struggles, Tony Vitello's first month-plus as manager of the Giants, and more.

The Voice of the Salt Lake Bees on their road trip to OKC, ABS improving the game in the minors & MLB (?), What does successful launch of Utah Mammoth mean for Utah's MLB bid (?) + more

On today' Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and the Go-2-Guy Jim Moore open the show talking about the Mariners and another one run loss.  Jim is skeptical that they will make the playoffs, but Puck is more optimistic because the season is not 40 games in. The boys also react to the best press conference they've seen involving the Toronto Maple Leafs, Delta Airlines ditches snacks and Oregon State athletics is raising a ton of money! Puck then welcomes the father of Atlanta Braves pitcher, J.R. Ritchie to the show.  Ian Ritchie and his family reside in Bainbridge Island and Ian talks about watching his son pitch against his hometown team and what its like as a father to watch your son go from Little League to the Big Leagues. Ryan Divish, Seattle Times, “Inside Pitch” and Puck  Full episode with Divish available for Puck's Posse members. Join today at PuckSports.com for just $5/month.  If you can't afford the price, send an email at Puck@PuckSports.com “On this Day….”   Celebrating the great Willie Mays Puck wraps up with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”    (1:00) Puck and Jim (39:02) Ian Ritchie, father of Atlanta Braves pitcher J.R. Ritchie ( 1:05:25 ) “On This Day…” (1:08:03)  “Hey, What the Puck!” 

Kevin Gergel played at Georgia Tech, became an All-American catcher at Kennesaw State, was drafted by the Seattle Mariners — and saw his pro career end almost before it really began. So when his son Kellan was four years old and starting T-ball, Kevin and his wife Teal created their philosophy that has shaped every decision they've made around travel baseball ever since:  The goal was not to raise the best 8-year-old on the field. The goal was to raise the best 18-year-old. That philosophy changed how they approached travel baseball, development, exposure, pressure, failure, and the parent-player relationship. In this episode, Matt Hannaford sits down with Kevin and Kellan Gergel for a real conversation about what most baseball families are missing: the long game. Because exposure is not the goal. Exposure is the byproduct of becoming the kind of player worth watching.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - The philosophy Kevin and Teal built their decisions around — and why it reshaped everything they did from T-ball through high school - Why Matt argues that exposure is a byproduct, not a goal — and how most travel ball parents are getting things backwards  - The moment Kevin realized that trying to fix his son's batting stance was the wrong approach - 90% of players say the mental game is the most important part of baseball — but how much of their time spent training actually reflects that - Austin Riley's 2019: didn't make the Big League team out of spring training, but despite that, hit 15 home runs in three weeks in AAA, called up, hit 9 more in his first 18 big league games and then hit a wall forcing him to make an adjustment   Kellan is 15, stands six-foot-one, and plays for the East Cobb Mariners — one of the most talent-dense travel areas in the country. His coach Kenny Falk played at Kennesaw State with Kevin, got drafted by the Tigers as a AAA closer, and runs the program on a development-first, blue-collar philosophy. Kellan wants to play college baseball. His current goals are velocity on the mound, driving the ball harder at the plate, and working his way from JV to varsity at Blessed Trinity in Roswell — the same program where Joseph Contreras, the senior who pitched for Team Brazil at the WBC and got Aaron Judge to ground into a broken-bat double play, throws bullpens next to him.  Matt walks Kellan through the mental exercise he ran at an event in San Diego with high performance coach Johan Martinez Khalilian — asking a parent of a player to name a complaint, then tracing the complaint back to the underlying vision. Kellan deflects it in a way that tells Matt everything he needs to know: this kid already has the frame most pro athletes spend years trying to build. Matt learns of Kevin's nightly ritual when Kellan was young — telling him "you have what it takes, you have what it takes" — and the parallel humble huddle the family built around it.  The conversation also touches on an unusual family lineage. Kellan's mother Teal is the daughter of Dusty Rhodes and the sister of Cody Rhodes, the current WWE Undisputed Champion. Kevin walks through what his brother-in-law's "undesirable to undeniable" mindset has meant for how Kellan thinks about betting on himself — and why the family's grounding in faith, family, and work has held up across three very different sports at three very different levels.  Matt closes with a rapid-fire round. When he asks Kevin to finish the sentence "my biggest fear for him on the baseball field is..." Kevin's answer is the line that frames the whole episode: my biggest fear is that he'll feel like he has to perform. I've already had more joy watching him play than I will ever need.   ABOUT MATT HANNAFORD Matt Hannaford is the president and CEO of Aligned Sports Agency and the host of the Most Valuable Agent podcast. Over 25+ years he has negotiated more than $2 billion in MLB contracts, representing Manny Machado, Albert Pujols, Joey Votto, Austin Riley, and Liam Hendriks, with prior exposure to Barry Bonds, Mike Piazza, and Trevor Hoffman. He gives you the insider playbook on college recruiting, the transfer portal, and MLB Draft decisions.   LINKS & RESOURCES https://www.aligndsports.com/  https://eastcobbbaseball.com/teams/  Watch Next: https://youtu.be/S9tGzT3foYM   #TravelBaseball #BaseballParents #MLBDraft #YouthSports #MostValuableAgent  

Hour 1: The guys break down Trevor McDonald's big outing on Monday night that helped the Giants break the long losing streak. They debated where his spot in the pitching staff should be, as well as how the Giants can use Casey Schmitt, whose versatility can be a bonus. Former Giants' first baseman JT Snow joins the show to talk about where Bryce Eldridge needs to improve to be a major league mainstay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: The guys break down Trevor McDonald's big outing on Monday night that helped the Giants break the long losing streak. They debated where his spot in the pitching staff should be, as well as how the Giants can use Casey Schmitt, whose versatility can be a bonus. Former Giants' first baseman JT Snow joins the show to talk about where Bryce Eldridge needs to improve to be a major league mainstay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 3, Evan and Guru ponder where Bryce Eldridge will fit in the Giants' lineup. and how his promotion will impact the day-to-day lineup that Tony Vitello writes

Steve Busby played on 2 National Championship teams at USC, and then went on to throw 2 no-hitters in the Big Leagues in his career.  Join him as he tells about those events and many others regarding his time in baseball.  From high school to his last call in the TV booth, Steve has a fantastic resume of game-changing tales to tell in this episode of The Sports Page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bob and Harper have a lengthy conversation with Hall Of Fame first baseman, Tony Perez and visit with him about his stellar 23-year career in the Big Leagues.  From a 17-year old Cuban born player just joining the Red franchise though 6 World Series Appearances.  Tony shares stories of the Big Red Machine and his part of baseball history.  Join us to learn more about his amazing journey to Cooperstown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nathan Baker discusses the latest injury news in baseball, and covers which of baseball's top prospects could soon get a chance at the big league level. Presented by FanDuel SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on Twitter: @EthosFantasyBB Follow us on Bluesky: @ethosfantasymlb Join our Fantasy Sports Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kourtney is joined by Sharidan Webb this week, mom & wife of San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb. She shares her experience being mic'd up for the World Baseball Classic (WBC) and how she's settling into the current MLB season. She tells the story of how she first met Logan in high school and how they have made it work as high school sweethearts. She recalls how it was dating through the minor leagues and his call up to the Big Leagues. They discuss traveling during the season and the difference when you have a kid, as well as her favorite stadiums and cities to visit. The two wrap up the episode with a fun round of rapid fire questions! Social media: Follow Sharidan: instagram.com/sharidanwebb Follow Holding Kourt: instagram.com/holdingkourt Follow Kourt: instagram.com/court_with_a_K

We talk Trump's blockade switcheroo in Iran, Eric Swalwell being naughty, Bob Barker's legacy, AI improvements, and the President as Jesus (or is that a doctor?).Get your Blue Chew Gold at bluechew.com and use the code "BROKEN" for a discount!Get an additional 20-percent off better plants and better growing at fastgrowingtrees.com using the code "BROKEN" at checkout!For Sam's dates visit samtripoli.com/events!More stuff: Get episodes early, and unedited, plus bonus episodes: patreon.com/brokensimulationSocial media: Twitter: @samtripoli, @johnnywoodard Instagram: @samtripoli, @johnnyawoodardBroken Simulation Hosts: Sam Tripoli, Johnny Woodard

Minnesota Twins are calling up two new arms from Triple A in Kendry Rojas and Connor Prielipp; How does Rojas fit into the Twins plans; Will this fix the Twins weakest link; Favorite and least favorite Twins things and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Twins are calling up two new arms from Triple A in Kendry Rojas and Connor Prielipp; How does Rojas fit into the Twins plans; Will this fix the Twins weakest link; Favorite and least favorite Twins things and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff begin their MYSTERY season with the 1994 kids(?) baseball movie Little Big League!There's a lot to unpack about one of baseball's most faithful adaptations, so let's name drop some steroid-freaks, get some nice product placement going, and be made for pretty much nobody as we dive into the first episode of our MYSTERY SEASON. And, of course, don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) Jeff (@heytherejeffro2 or @heytherejeffro) on the socials, check out Patreon.com/jeffmay for early access and exclusive shows, and have a nerdy day!

One study from 2018 found that Major League Baseball umpires blow about 14 calls every game. That's 34,000 bad calls every year. And it makes a difference. A blown strike call can decide a win or a loss, a championship or six months at home, wondering what could have been. And while umpires are about 97% accurate in calling balls and strikes, Major League Baseball has been considering something drastic. Something to take us up to 100% accuracy. They have a plan to replace human umpires with robots. Now, with an update! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys are LIVE from Dodger Stadium. Kike Hernandez on his rehab from elbow surgery, his journey in the Big Leagues and opens some packs of Pokémon cards with Petros and Money. Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow joins the guys to talk about the culture of the Dodgers and winning back to back World Series Championships. How Was Your Weekend? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In baseball, calling balls and strikes is a kind of art form. Now, a little more science is being added to the artistry. Major League Baseball has introduced the automated ball-strike, or ABS, challenge system. If a batter, catcher, or pitcher disagrees with the human umpire's call, he can tap his hat. Then, the ABS system uses cameras to say whether the pitch was indeed in the batter's strike zone. Marketplace's Stephanie Hughes spoke with Nola Agha, professor of sports management at the University of San Francisco, to learn more.