Podcasts about big leagues

On this week’s edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses Andrew McCutchen's historic home run in Pittsburgh from earlier in the week, why it's clear that many major leaguers are jealous of New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, and what Boston Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony needs to change quick if he's going to succeed in the Big Leagues. Later, Seattle Mariners shortstop JP Crawford swings by. Plus, a conversation with USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale, a hot and fresh edition of Foul or Fair with JR Gamble, and Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network. Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!! #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The Farm Director who helped guide Roman Anthony's journey, Brian Abraham sits down with Bradfo to discuss Roman's journey, what took them so long to call him up, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats suffered maybe their worst loss of the season on Tuesday night in the series opener at the Mets.  Al & Tim recap the 5-4 loss in extra innings, where the Nationals could not hold onto a two-run 8th inning lead. Jose A. Ferrar allowed a pair of runs to tie the game and ultimately Jeff McNeil ended the affair with a RBI single to leadoff the bottom of the 10th.(08:50) MacKenzie Gore struck out six Mets in as many innings of work on 89 pitches.  Gore regained the lead for the most strikeouts in all of MLB from Garrett Crochet with 114 during the outing. Gore gave up a HR to Juan Soto and there seemed to be words exchanged between the two players who were once traded for each other.(18:35) The offense showed up early to lead 3-0 entering the middle of the 2nd.  CJ Abrams had a big game by doubling twice and connecting on a solo HR to put Washington on top 4-2 in the 5th.(20:00) One of Abrams' double brought in a run, but the moment ended with Jose Tena getting thrown at home.  Tena should not have been sent by Ricky Gutierrez with James Wood was waiting on-deck with two outs.(22:45) Andres Chapparo had a pinch -hit double in his 1st Big League at-bat of the season. Tim expresses his frustration though that Chapparo took Nasim Nuñez's roster spot as opposed to Brady House. 

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour talking more about last night's game and how important it was to get some length out of Dylan Cease, who threw 7 strong innings. Then we pay off "The Incorporator" from Jesse Agler during last night's broadcast before we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This". And at the bottom of the hour, the Tier 1's come through after we asked if any former MLB player was listening and wanted to call in for Big League Wednesday, and we chat with local East County legend Tom Fordham about his short MLB career! Listen here!

Instant reaction to Roman Anthony getting called up to the big leagues

Did you like this episode? Dislike it? ⚡️The era of AI agents is here, and they're reshaping how content is created, distributed, and consumed. In this high-energy episode, Mike breaks down what this means for small law firms—and why sitting on the sidelines is no longer an option. From the surge of AI-generated content to the need for law firms to level up their marketing playbooks, this episode delivers the wake-up call and roadmap you didn't know you needed.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to the White Sox promoting heralded pitching prospect Grant Taylor to the big leagues.

Royals went down and brought themselves up a big bat. So, how's he settling in?

(00:00-22:10) Alec Burleson joins the show. Who's got the best walkup song on the team? DJ Burly Biscuits. The importance of winning series. Short term goals and short term memory. Mindset playing a team like the Dodgers. Additional playing time with Walker out. Playing multiple positions. Taylor Lewan and Will Compton's errant first pitch yesterday. His "I Belong Here" Moment in the Big Leagues. Showering in between games of a doubleheader. Playing cards with the boys.(22:18-34:27) Fade Tim in The Spread Zone. Jackson's going props. Pete DeBoer got axed by the Dallas Stars. Him or the goalie? Doug's taking shots at Daddy Padre. Steve Ott in the mix? Conference finals have been DeBoer's kryptonite.(34:37-42:50) Redhead Kingpin. Monitoring Michelle Beadle on this show. Audio of Mad Dog Russo talking about Michelle Beadle being out. Firing shots on your way out the door.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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Former Giants 1B & six-time Gold Glove award winner, J.T. Snow joined Murph & Markus this morning to discuss Bryce Eldridge getting promoted Triple-A and to debate how long Eldridge will be in Sacramento before getting the call to the big leaguesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Padres infielder Tim Flannery joined Ben & Woods for "Big League Wednesday"! Listen here!

Former Giants 1B & six-time Gold Glove award winner, J.T. Snow joined Murph & Markus this morning to discuss Bryce Eldridge getting promoted Triple-A and to debate how long Eldridge will be in Sacramento before getting the call to the big leaguesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Careth Arnold: From Bangkok to the Big Leagues of UltrarunningIn this episode, we sit down with Careth Arnold, an Altra-sponsored ultrarunner whose path into the sport is anything but typical. Born in Bangkok and now living in Paonia, Colorado, Careth shares how her background in fine arts, life as a mother of two, and deep love for the trails fuel her approach to racing, family, and balance.We talk about her first-ever trail race win at the Swamp 30K in Florida, how she actually enjoys east coast humidity, and the mindset that's helped her secure at least six outright wins—beating the entire field, men included. She even treats us to a bit of Thai during the conversation.Careth also shares the story behind her Golden Ticket at Canyons 100K, her experience at the Western States 100, and her plans to return to the east coast to run in Hurricane, West Virginia—home of the Hurricane Hundred K, a big-time race with small-town feels.This episode is a fun, thoughtful look at grit, growth, and the beauty of forging your own trail.

The mystery of Big League Chew, flip flops are hot for summer, Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus make up, a fake Clint Eastwood interview, and Patti LuPone apologizesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Ostrowski and Sam Panayotovich woke up excited for the Major League debut of Jac Caglianone, and discuss all of their excitement for the youngster they think will be the Rookie of the Year. Plus, the Rockies hit double digit wins, and another wild night of College Baseball action. Next, we break down all of the best ways to bet on Caglianone in his debut and the best social media responses to Caglianone mania hitting our show. The hour wraps with Alex Gold of 95.6 The Fan in Kansas City stopping by, to discuss what we should expect in the debut of Cags. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nate Randle—2023 CEO of the Year and former Nike and Callaway exec—is now leading Gabb, one of the fastest-growing tech companies for kids and families. In this episode, Nate shares how his upbringing in a single-parent home shaped his mission, how he landed his dream job at Nike, and why he walked away to build something with real impact. We dive into Gabb's approach to building safer tech for kids, the launch of Gabb Music, and their newest partnership with Mark Burnett to take the brand to the next level. It's a conversation about leadership with purpose, building what the world actually needs, and staying grounded in your "why" as you scale.

The news of Jac Caglianone's promotion to the Big Leagues breaks right at the beginning of the latest Kauffman Corner!Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break it down from every angle...- What to expect from Jac Caglianone this year?- Could he lead the team in HR's?- Who's out to make room for Cags?- The 2024 Draft's not just Caglianone!- What if Caglianone struggles?- How much can one man help the lineup?- What's the biggest mistake Picollo has made?

Today on it in Send It In, Johnny Venezia joins the show to preview and talk all things College Baseball. PJ then handicaps the MLB and College Baseball slates before sharing his Top 10 Teams in the MLB. PJ then previews the NBA & NHL Finals before giving out his best bets! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Nats crushed the Mariners 9-0 on Wednesday night on an evening where they hit four homers.  Mark (From Seattle) & Al note how the team continued its pattern of the early innings dictating the rest of the way as they hit Back to Back home runs in the top of the 2nd.(06:00) James Wood hit a moonshot for his 15th homer of the season. Wood's OPS is at .949 and is the 5th highest in the NL.(12:10) Robert Hassell III hit his 1st career Big League homer.  Hassell had a big evening as he collected a trio of hits in the victory.(14:45) Josh Bell also homered and had three hits in the victory.  There is added pressure on Bell as Andres Chaparro has been activated in AAA.(20:30) The embattled Trevor Williams had a great outing as he tossed six scoreless frames on just 76 pitches. It was good timing for Williams as Cade Cavalli pitched well in AAA on Wednesday afternoon.(28:00) MacKenzie Gore will take the mound on Thursday night in the rubber match.  Gore leads all of MLB with 93 strikeouts so far this season; one ahead of Detroit's Tarik Skubal. 

Sean calls Juan Castro one of the best defensive players he's ever seen play baseball.  He also calls him a dear friend.  Take a trip down memory lane with these two awesome teammates for some of the most fun stories from their time together in the Big Leagues. Full Youtube Broadcast Here: https://youtu.be/JnapK4nkBqs

In today's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and JJ Cooper take in-depth looks at Royals 1B/OF Jac Caglianone and Brewers RHP Jacob Misiorowski. They have been two of the best prospects in the minors in the first two months of the season. What are their timetables and what more do they have to work on?(00:00) What we have been seeing in the minors this week(07:05) Breaking down Jac Caglianone(25:30) Scouting report on Jacob Misiorowski(37:00) JJ on Rays LHP Ian Seymour(38:10) Josh on Dodgers OF Eduardo Quintero(41:50) Geoff on Rockies SS Ryan RitterOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Southeastern 16 crew of Graham Doty, Jay Greeson and Chris Lee break down host Clemson's draw in an NCAA baseball regional. Topics include: Clemson's offense gets on base throughout the lineup, with potential MLB first-round center fielder Cam Cannarella providing a dynamic presence in center field, Dominic Listi (.506 OBP) making for the lineup's toughest out, and Jacob Jarrell (15 HR) and Collin Priest (12) providing power. Workhorse right-hander Aidan Knaak and ace relievers Lucas Mahlstedt, Jacob McGovern and Reed Garris giving the Tigers aces on the mound. West Virginia was the Big 12's regular-season champion, but faded late in the season. Outfielder Kyle West (.354/500/.628, 10 HR) led a balanced offense that stole 105 bases. Griffin Kirn, Jack Kartsonas and Reese Bassinger give the Mountaineers a trio of durable, effective pitchers that give WVU a shot to advance. Kentucky played nearly everyone competitively and even took a series at Tennessee. The Wildcats' back-end bullpen troubles prevented a better record, but coach Nick Mingione is one of the best on the business and gets a lot out of a lineup that bunts, runs and puts pressure on defenses. Left fielder Cole Hage is a standout, shortstop Tyler Bell turned down Big League money to come to campus and starred as a freshman this year, and weekend starters Nic McCay's experience and crafty lefty-hander Ben Cleaver make the Wildcats a tough out. South Carolina Upstate is one of the tournament's toughest four-seeds, thanks to an offense that hit .319/.422/.530, with slugger Scott Newman (18 HR) leading the way. Ace Amp Phillips makes the Spartans a threat to pull an upset against one of the three Power 4 teams in the regional.

Raised on the courts of Tulsa, J.W. Craft grew up competing in classic childhood sports and enjoyed the camaraderie and connection. After living in some of the country's biggest cities and building a successful career, he felt a strong pull back to his hometown—not just to work alongside his father in their family business, but to raise his kids – he has five - in a city that is near and dear to his heart. He is also very interested in investing in Tulsa's future and has done so with brothers, Ryan and Kyle, through bold moves like acquiring FC Tulsa and Ascension St. John Sportsplex (formerly Titan Sports Complex). Through these endeavors, they are blending their passion for sports with heart for community development by creating vibrant spaces where families, fans, and future athletes can thrive. During this podcast, he discusses the missions of these organizations as well as the emotional impact FC Tulsa has made in the community that he didn't anticipate. He also shares a little about his family live and what he's doing to thrive.   Learn more at: FCTulsahttps://fctulsa.com

(00:00) Nick Cattles and Andrew Callahan are in for Zolak and Bertrand, starting the show with a discussion about Marcelo Mayer’s MLB debut and Alex Bregman’s injury. (13:58) We continue by dissecting why the Red Sox won’t play Rafael Devers at third base. (24:03) How did the Celtics lose to this Knicks squad? We break it down. (38:57) The crew partakes in a best cookout snake draft in honor of Memorial Day.

Send us a textThe Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals played three games that came down to the final inning, with the Twins taking the first two and the Royals taking the last. The heroes for the Twins included a more likely candidate in Ty France, and one that was less so (but perhaps shouldn't be so unlikely) in Kody Clemens. David and Dan discuss those heroics as well as the fine management of Rocco Baldelli, whose chess acumen David would love to test. Dan is again let down by the performance of Carson McCusker, who has yet to really show what he can do at the Big League level. They also look ahead to the Twins' longest road trip of the year. Thanks for listening, and go Twins!The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Pulltab SportsMN for the Win is part of the Pulltab Sports Network - covering sports, culture, and entertainment aDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showMusic: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain.Twitter/X: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnforthewin/ Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -2pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOBListeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

The Nats five game win streak was snapped in Friday night's 4-0 loss to the visiting Giants. Mark & Al focus on MacKenzie Gore's status as he exited in the middle of an at- bat in the top of the 7th. Davey Martinez said afterwards that Gore is fine and it simply was a "Charley Horse" from a comebacker that Gore fielded in the bottom of the 2nd.(07:00) Gore struck out nine Giants to extend his MLB lead to 93Ks on the season.  The only run charged to the lefty was the leadoff batter in the top of the 7th, who came across the plate after Gore had left the mound. Gore was much more pitch efficient on Friday night as he was at 83 pitches through six innings of work.(13:35) Daylen Lile singled on the first pitch he saw as he hit 9th and played RF in his MLB debut.  Lile was called up from Rochester due Jacob Young being placed on the 10-day IL with a sprained left shoulder. Lile spent April in AA-Harrisburg and immediately made an impact when given the opportunity in AAA.(23:10) The offense could not get anything going as CJ Abrams & James Wood combined for an 0 for 8 effort. Luis Garcia Jr. was the only Nat to collect two hits against San Francisco's Landon Roupp and crew.(25:40) Four relievers were needed and none excelled. Zach Brzykcy allowed a pair of runs in an inning of work and his ERA is up to 11.12 in seven Big League appearances. 

Ed and Jeremy took some time from Thursday's BBMS to discuss the state of the O's farm system now that all of their highly lauded players are in the Big Leagues. Considering how the team looks this year and the need for more bodies in the future, are you nervous about the future of the club?

Kyle Harrison joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to discuss his journey back to the big leagues after not making the roster after spring training.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the second time in three days, the Nats rallied late for a comeback win. Mark (From Baltimore) & Al gather after the Nationals 5-4 victory at Camden Yards to open the weekend series. (05:45) James Wood tied the game twice and the first came following a curious decision by Orioles Manager Brandon Hyde to pitch to Wood with a base open in the top of the 6th. Wood went deep in the top of the 8th for his 12th home run of the season. Nathaniel Lowe also homered in the affair in the the top of the 2nd. (08:00) Nasim Nuñez had by far the best game of his Big League career. Nuñez most importantly beat out an infield single for the go-ahead run in the 9th, but also flashed some leather in the outfield of all places. The only reason that Nuñez started was due to a fluky injury on Thursday night by Amed Rosario in his hotel room as he suffered a laceration. (16:00) A bizarre outing for MacKenzie Gore as he recorded nine strikeouts, but gave up ten hits on over 100 pitches in less than four innings of work. Hear Mark explain why this is one of the strangest starts he has ever seen. (22:30) A good night for the bullpen as they teamed up to only allow one run in over five innings of work. Jorge Lopez earned his 6th win of the season, which in a major statistical oddity has him tied for the most wins this season in all of MLB.

HR1 - AJ Smith-Shawver continues to show why belongs with the big league club In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Washington Nationals 5-2 yesterday, talk about the Braves getting back to .500 again thanks to another strong outing from young starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver, talk about Ronald Acuña Jr. making his first rehab start with the Gwinnett Stripers yesterday, let you hear what Acuña Jr. had to say after his first rehab start with the Stripers yesterday, and react to what he had to say as well. Then, Beau, Mike, and Ali talk about an article that Atlanta Falcons' beat writer for The Athletic Josh Kendall wrote about Falcons' first round pick Jalon Walker, the comparisons he gets and has gotten to Cowboys edge rusher and outside linebacker Micah Parsons, and if Walker could be the Falcons' version of Parsons. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why expecting Jalon Walker to be the Falcons' version of Micah Parsons is unfair. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Front Page, Mike, Beau, and Ali recap and react to the Denver Nuggets beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-107 last night at home in game six of their Western Conference semifinals series, and forcing a game seven in Oklahoma City. The Morning Shift crew also previews tonight's game six between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics in their Eastern Conference semifinals series, and discusses if the Knicks will close it out tonight or if the Celtics will force a game seven. Finally, Mike, Beau, and Ali close out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

This Week on The Price for Paradise Podcast: Chasing the Big Leagues with Reed Buts & Denny Brady This week, we sat down with Left handed Pitcher for the Oakland Ballers, Reed Buts and returning guest Denny Brady, who you might remember from a past episode we recorded the week he officially retired from pro ball. Now on the other side of the game, Denny joins us as Reed's pitching coach—and he's here to break down what it takes to optimize Reed's performance on the mound and keep the dream alive. We talk mechanics, mindset, and what it means to fully commit to the grind of chasing the big leagues. This is a must-listen for baseball fans, athletes chasing their own version of paradise, and anyone who understands the cost of going all in on a dream

Ben & Woods are joined by Padres broadcaster Bob Scanlan on a Big League Wednesday! Listen here as Ben completely forgets how long Scan has been covering the team, we get his thoughts on Dylan Cease seeming to turn things around, and MUCH more!

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by KMOX host and former Score host Chris Rongey to reflect on his days hosting the White Sox pregame and postgame shows. In particular, they pondered whether Pope Leo XIV ever listened to his shows. Later, Spiegel and Holmes shared a scouting report on newly promoted Cubs slugger Moises Ballesteros as he's set to make his MLB debut.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris reacted to the news that the Cubs are set to promote slugger Moises Ballesteros to the big leagues as outfielder Ian Happ is headed for the injured list with oblique discomfort.

In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss his report that the Cubs are set to promote slugger Moises Ballesteros to the big leagues. Later, Mully and Haugh reacted to the news that the legendary Michael Jordan will be a special contributor to the NBA on NBC.

Send us a textListen in as Scott answers a ball5 podcast Instagram DM question asking if he had ever been involved in a MLB brawl followed by his interview with Aggie 1B/DH Matt Bergevin, as Matt discusses his career path to A&M as well as the focus on his teammate's successes and his intent to help younger teammates adjust to the ups and downs of college baseball. Enjoy!!MLB Tigers/Indians brawl      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VumnpkaBsjQ

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, the upcoming PGA Championship, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, the Lions, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. Throughout our first hour, we were joined by former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. During that time, John and Huge talked about a rough weekend for the Tigers, talked about some of the players that are really making an impact, gave their thought's on players they don't think are ready for the Big Leagues, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined by former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. During that time, John and Huge talked about a rough weekend for the Tigers, talked about some of the players that are really making an impact, gave their thought's on players they don't think are ready for the Big Leagues, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, the upcoming PGA Championship, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, the Lions, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. Throughout our first hour, we were joined by former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. During that time, John and Huge talked about a rough weekend for the Tigers, talked about some of the players that are really making an impact, gave their thought's on players they don't think are ready for the Big Leagues, and much more. In our second hour, we talked about the PGA Championship as we were joined by PGA Rules Official Mark Wilson. He and Huge talked about storylines they'll be keeping their eyes on, gave their thought's on who could be front runners this weekend, and much more. We were then joined by Cara Lutz from the Meijer team, so we could talk about the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give on Father's day weekend. She filled us in on some of the things returning to the Tournament this year, talked about some new things that are coming, and much more. We were then joined by Grant Boone from the Golf Channel and NBC Sports so he and Huge could talk some Golf. He and Huge looked ahead to the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, talked about Lexi Thompson coming back to play in it, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by former Michigan Basketball Head Coach John Beilein and Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew for our weekly "Talking Hoops" segment. Huge, John, and Josh talked about what they've liked from the match-ups in the NBA Playoffs, they talked about the Pistons in the off-season, and so much more. We were then joined by Cathy Cooper who is the Tournament Director for the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. She told us what's different with the Tournament this year, talked about some of that Golfers that will be returning this year, and much more. We wrapped up the show talking about the Lions as Jeremy Reisman from Pride of Detroit joined us. He and Huge looked ahead to the NFL schedule release tomorrow, talked about Rookie Camp last week, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to the news that the Cubs are set to promote top pitching prospect Cade Horton. Later, Geoff Pontes of Baseball America joined the show to break down the outlet's top 100 prospects list.

Guests are way back. In this episode, I sit down with my best—Chase Lambin is a former professional baseball player who spent 15 years chasing the Big League dream, and now coaches in the Texas Rangers organization.Chase gives us an inside peak at life in professional baseball, including stories I've never heard before. His Tracy McGrady story alone makes this episode worth tuning in.We get into my favorite part of having a buddy who coaches future Major Leaguers—the emotional aspect of players getting called up to the Big Leagues. For me, seeing a text vid of a call-up is like looking into my stocking on Christmas morning. If you're not still doing that, might be time to upgrade your S/O (but that's for a future solo ep).Chase tells the story of their most recent call-up, Blaine Crim, who, incidentally, is my new favorite player.Funny how you get older and pull for the 27-year old call-up you have some Kevin Bacon connection to. But when you were 9, you'd have used that rookie's baseball card in your tire spokes. Well, I'm older now, and would sooner use a Topps Justin Verlander to give my 4-year old's balance bike the vroom sound.We also discuss Chase's approach to parenting, coaching and maintaining perspective. He shares insights from his book The Hitters Handbook, and reflects on lessons learned from coaches and teammates throughout his career.Re baseball, we cover everything from 12-year old travel ball to Corey Seager riling up the Rangers in the playoffs because he got excited about a homerun (which he doesn't do often).There's a reason Chase & I have remained the best of buds since we met in 1994. Episodes where I have him on keep getting better!But yeah, that's not the reason.I'll just tell you that having a 'bestie' you've known since 9th grade, and getting to broadcast some our conversations with you beautiful MFs, is one of my great joys in life. At least in part, because you've told me you enjoy them too.

Bob Nightengale, MLB columnist with USA Today, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the Pirates firing manager Derek Shelton and who's else might be on the hot seat around the league. Bob also checks in on the Blue Jays, before sharing his most disappointing team of the season so far, what to make of the Diamondbacks in 2025, and his thoughts on Juan Soto and Kyle Tucker. Travis Sawchik (24:50), MLB writer with TheScore, stops by to share his take on Shelton's dismissal in Pittsburgh. The trio dive deeper into what's gone wrong for the Buccos and the path forward to right the ship. Jeff and Kevin wrap up today's program with more of your calls on the "Back Leg Line".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.

SEGMENT - Jones and Keefe discuss the Red Sox after yet another tough loss in a long stretch of them, is Alex Cora managing too passively? Should the Sox make a move to bring one of their top prospects up to the Big Leagues?

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Dukes and Bell are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the Braves 4-0 win over the Reds behind AJ Smith-Shawver's one hit, no runs outing as he pitched eight innings.

Dave and Lefko are joined by Ben Williamson at T-Mobile Park following the Mariners win over the Angels to discuss how much he’s learned in his first games and his biggest “Welcome to the MLB” moments, they look back on how impressive the Mariners seven series win streak has been, and they break down how the Mariners extensive injury list could impact them for the rest of the season. 

Steve Sparks is hilarious, there's no way around that. He doesn't miss an episode of this show despite being a broadcaster for the Houston Astros; that job will keep you busy. He was a knuckleballer (one of the few) and his way of getting there is fascinating. He shares stories of three different Bobs (Uecker, Gibson and Feller), one of which will definitely make you cry. He explains his nickname that he got in the minor leagues, "Phonebook," plus he dazzles us with his seamhead qualities that we cannot get enough of. Easily one of our favorite interviews in the history of this show, pass it along to someone who loves this game as well and don't forget to subscribe! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC