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He's watched one movie per day for the last 30 years. He's a germaphobe. He obsesses over the efficient use of his time. But when David Samson, the ex-president of the Miami Marlins, just last month, received the news of his daughter's sudden illness, the life he meticulously engineered was upended forever. David sits down for a candid discussion about his failures as a father and his hopes for his daughter. Also: electing a commissioner; Giancarlo Stanton's best home run; Jerry Reinsdorf's “Happy Birthday”; the time Derek Jeter berated David across a Cooperstown souvenir shop; and oops, we forgot to tell Skipper he's not on this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On what it was like to cover the Bronx Zoo Yankees of the 1970s. On Reggie and Billy and George. On what he learned from the legends of the business. On why baseball stopped being so fun.

Hall of Famer Tony Pérez, class of 2000, alongside his son and former big leaguer Eduardo Pérez sit down with Jon Paul Morosi to discuss his long and momentous journey to Cooperstown. The Hall of Famer shares more on the hardships endured moving from Cuba to the U.S., being part of The Big Red Machine's dominant Cincinnati Reds team that won back-to-back World Series championships in 1975 and 1976, raising his sons in the ballpark, and being a unifying force for players across the sport year after year. Visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame - BaseballHall.org Follow the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Twitter/X - @BaseballHallFollow the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Instagram - @BaseballHall Follow Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter/X - @jonmorosi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Negro Leagues produced some of the finest third-basemens in the history of the sport of baseball. Guys like Jud Wilson, Oliver "The Ghost" Marcelle and Ray Dandridge held down the Hot Corner. inspiring and challenging future generations to meet their standards. But many of the league historians consider Judy Johnson the finest of them all. He was Baryshnikov in cleats with his flawless footwork and stellar glove at third. At 5'10'. 150 pounds soaking wet, Johnson dominated the game with his solid defensive fundamentals, incredible base-running instincts, and a line-drive bat designed to find gaps in the outfield for extra bases. While Satchel Paige's game was a flamboyant display of athletic genius, Judy's was one of quiet exuberance and steely focus. While Josh Gibson game revolved around his sheer belligerent power, Johnson thrilled spectators with his finesse. While Cool Papa Bell was blessed with blazing speed, Johnson had intelligence and instincts. This week we do an archeological dig into the legends career that begins in Wilmington. Delaware and ends in the pantheon of immortals in Cooperstown. New York. #WilliamJuliusJudyJohnson #SnowHillMaryland #WilmingtonDeleware #EdBolden #HilldaleDaisies #HomesteadGrays #PittsburghCrawfords #PopLloyd #BrodieFrancis #JoshGibson #CumPosey #GusGreenlee #KansasCityMonarchs #ConnieMack #LeoDurocher #AnitaIrons

In the first hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, Matt discusses the new rule stating the ABS system will come into play in the 2026 season. Jon Morosi joins the show to discuss his recent conversation with Scott Rolen on his "Road to Cooperstown" show. We also hear from Pete Fiutak, publisher of CollegeFootballNews.com, joins to discuss the firing of the Oklahoma State head coach, as well as Mizzou and Illini football. In a shortened hour 2 of Sports Open Line, Matt is first joined by Joe Roderick from STL Sports Central to discuss the 2025 Cardinals season, as well as Norm Stewart. Joe also says the Cardinals are finished for the year, even though they have been mathematically eliminated. Matt also discusses his thoughts on what could transpire to end the 2025 season. Matt also opens the phone lines and takes your calls, texts and comments leading up to Cardinals baseball!

In the first hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, Matt discusses the new rule stating the ABS system will come into play in the 2026 season. Jon Morosi joins the show to discuss his recent conversation with Scott Rolen on his "Road to Cooperstown" show. We also hear from Pete Fiutak, publisher of CollegeFootballNews.com, joins to discuss the firing of the Oklahoma State head coach, as well as Mizzou and Illini football.

Hall of Famer Billy Wagner, Class of 2025, joins Jon Paul Morosi to reflect on his remarkable journey to Cooperstown. From his early days pursuing football in college to the moment he committed fully to baseball, Wagner shares the pivotal choices that shaped his career. He opens up about why he believed he was destined to be a closer and how conversations with fellow Hall of Fame relievers helped fuel his rise. In this candid conversation, Billy reveals how he transformed himself into one of the most dominant and intimidating pitchers the game has ever seen. Visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame - BaseballHall.org Follow the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Twitter/X - @BaseballHallFollow the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Instagram - @BaseballHall Follow Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter/X - @jonmorosi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As a certified Ironman Triathlete, I have been asked to share my thoughts on introducing a daily "activity" schedule to the citizens of Cooperstown, NY. The powers that be at The Clark Gym contacted me last week to speak for the second time. I agreed and decided to flip the expected script. Want to learn more? Listen to today's podcast episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Negro Leagues produced some of the finest third-basemens in the history of the sport of baseball. Guys like Jud Wilson, Oliver "The Ghost" Marcelle and Ray Dandridge held down the Hot Corner. inspiring and challenging future generations to meet their standards. But many of the league historians consider Judy Johnson the finest of them all. He was Baryshnikov in cleats with his flawless footwork and stellar glove at third. At 5'10'. 150 pounds soaking wet, Johnson dominated the game with his solid defensive fundamentals, incredible base-running instincts, and a line-drive bat designed to find gaps in the outfield for extra bases. While Satchel Paige's game was a flamboyant display of athletic genius, Judy's was one of quiet exuberance and steely focus. While Josh Gibson game revolved around his sheer belligerent power, Johnson thrilled spectators with his finesse. While Cool Papa Bell was blessed with blazing speed, Johnson had intelligence and instincts. This week we do an archeological dig into the legends career that begins in Wilmington. Delaware and ends in the pantheon of immortals in Cooperstown. New York. #WilliamJuliusJudyJohnson #SnowHillMaryland #WilmingtonDeleware #EdBolden #HilldaleDaisies #HomesteadGrays #PittsburghCrawfords #PopLloyd #BrodieFrancis #JoshGibson #CumPosey #GusGreenlee #KansasCityMonarchs #ConnieMack #LeoDurocher #AnitaIrons

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 21, 2025 @ 2 pmMicrosoft Teams:ONE WEEK LEFT of the season!Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend gamesAdditional Questions:1.The Tigers lose their fifth in a row and the Guardians are only one game back in the loss column. Who wins this?2.Sal Stewart has hit four home runs in his first 14 games. He never showed that level of power in the minor leagues, but I always had him projected with plus power. What are you expecting next season? Full-time guy?3.Nolan Jones hits the IL with an oblique strain and is done for the season. His big 2023 half-season is looking like an outlier as he finished the season with five home runs and a .211 BA as the strong side of a platoon. Any thoughts on him going forward?a.George Valera (remember him?) should get his at-bats and hit his first MLB home run on Saturday. Any interest?4.Clayton Kershaw calls it quits, and his next stop will be Cooperstown. Will he be a first-round HOF?5.Jac Cag hit a home run on Friday, his seventh in 56 games. He's only hitting .163, but has a .176 BABIP and a very solid 21.6% strikeout rate. His bat speed ranks in the 99th percentile with an exit velo of 90.1 MPH (60th percentile).a.Is he someone that interests you next season?Segment 3 – Fantasy MVPs – Mine are listed1.Catchera.Agustin Ramirez (ADP = 442, Rank=161) – 21 home runs, 12 SB, .232 BAb.If you don't mention Cal Raliegh – we will do it together2.First basea.Nick Kurtz (ADP=474, Rank=124) – 33 HR, 83 runs, 81 RBI, .293 BA3.Second basea.Brice Turang (ADP=139, Rank=67) – 18 HR, 24 SB, 95 runs, 76 RBI4.Third basea.Maikel Garcia (ADP=205, Rank=112) – 16 HR, 23 SB, 73 runs, 70 RBI, .285 BA5.Shortstopa.Trevor Story (ADP=253, Rank=30) – 25 HR, 31 SB, .265 BA, 88 Runs, 94 RBI6.Outfielda.Juan Soto (ADP=7, Rank=2) – 42 HR, 34 SB, 117 Runs, 103 RBIb.George Springer (ADP=239, Rank=58) – 30 HR, 16 SB, 101 Runs, 79 RBIc.Tyler Soderstrom (ADP=280, Rank=126) – 24 HR, 8 SB, 90 RBIs, 72 Runs, .277 BA7.Pitchinga.Max Fried (ADP=100, Rank=9) – 188.1 IP, 18 wins, 182 Ks, 2.92 ERAb.Hunter Brown (ADP=111, Rank=15) – 180.1 IP, 12 wins, 201 Ks, 2.30 ERAc.Trevor Rogers (ADP=480, Rank=47) – 106.2 IP, 9 wins, 100 Ks, 1.35 ERASegment 5 – Any pickups

Clayton Kershaw is ending his long and storied career, all of which was spent with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Next stop: Cooperstown, Hall of Fame, Class of 2031. Jeff Snider, Clint Pasillas, and Kevin Skinner are here to talk about Kershaw's greatness, his legacy, and his unparalleled career. Oh, and the Dodgers played a baseball game, and they won! Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggled with his command and efficiency, and then Michael Kopech and Blake Treinen struggled even more. But the rest of the bullpen — specifically Jack Dreyer, Anthony Banda, and Alex Vesia — were dominant and the offense got JUST enough done against a very good Logan Webb to eke out a 2-1 win. Combined with the Padres loss to the Mets, the Dodgers are now up by three games (plus the tiebreaker) in the NL West with nine to play, and the division is all but locked up. Tube in all season long! Leave a voicemail or text the Friend of the Show hotline!

This week on Drop the Ball the Boys discuss the Chiefs going 0-2 and what the hell is happening with the offense. Mahomes is playing too much hero ball, the receivers aren't there (yet), Trav is old, and the running game is non-existent. Then on the Royals side we dive into Salvador Perez's historic Hall of Fame chase, among others to wrap up the season. Then we end it with America's favorite segment: Drop the Ball!

Dillon is back and recaps his trip to Cooperstown and Boston, talks about what it's like traveling with a Boomer, the Starkville strip club scene, a little ball, and their Weekends in Fun.  Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch all of our full episodes on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/washedmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Washed Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.washedmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • (0:00) Fun & Easy Banter • (28:40) Cooperstown and Boston • (19:00) Small Business September • (39:15) Traveling with a Boomer • (46:45) Starkville Strips Clubs & Ball • (57:20) This Weekend in Fun Support This Episode's Sponsors: Rhoback: Get 20% off at ⁠⁠https://rhoback.com/⁠⁠ with promo code WASHED20. Squarespace: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://squarespace.com/steam⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: STEAM to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Underdog Fantasy: Download the app today and sign up with promo code STEAM to score FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Funds when you play your first FIVE dollars – that's promo code STEAM Must be 18+ (19+ in Alabama & Nebraska; 19+ in Colorado for some games; 21+ in Arizona, Massachusetts & Virginia) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. See assets.underdogfantasy.com/web/PlayandGetTerms_DFS_.html for details. Offer not valid in Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org. In New York, call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 2nd hour of the show Steven is joined by weekly guest MLB Insider Buster Olney of ESPN, SSJ then asks Buster about the recent milestone home run by Salvy and what his career is amounting to, and if he thinks Sal has a chance to end up in Cooperstown. SSJ and buster then get into a discussion on who the MVP should be in the American and National League. Next NFL analyst Adam Caplan joins the show, and speaks on the Chiefs offensive struggles, as well as the AFC West as a whole. SSJ and Adam then get into this week compelling games around the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last hour of New day Jaime Bluma is in studio talking about the Royals as their season is coming to an end, and looks like it’s all but certain they will not make the post season. SSJ asks Bluma who he thinks will round out the starting rotation next season, and what moves could/ should be considered. Anne Rogers joins the show to talk about the milestone homerun hit by Salvy over the weekend, and whether or not Salvy belongs in Cooperstown when it’s all said and done.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Famer Scott Rolen, class of 2023, sits down with Jon Paul Morosi to reflect on his emotional journey to Cooperstown. From winning Rookie of the Year with the Phillies to overcoming physical and mental adversity to help lead the Cardinals to the 2006 World Series title and cementing his status as one of the top defensive third basemen of all time during stops with the Blue Jays and Reds, Scott discusses how he developed into one of the best two-way threats of his generation. Visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame - BaseballHall.org Follow the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Twitter/X - @BaseballHallFollow the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Instagram - @BaseballHall Follow Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter/X - @jonmorosi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ted Knorr has been a member of SABR since 1979, has attended over 60 SABR conferences, and started Negro League Commemorative Nights in Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York, Pennsylvania. In 1997 he founded SABR's Negro League Conference, now called the Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference. A lifelong trivia fan he chased the SABR Conferences team trivia title starting in 1984 and finally won the title in 2022. He also won the Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference title in 2009, the only person in SABR to have won both! Ted recently attended this year's Jerry Malloy Conference, his 25th such conference.Ted discuss the HOF case for Rap Dixon, who started his career with the Harrisburg Giants in 1924 and played for 12 years, retiring with a career .336 batting average and .969 OPS. His best season was 1928 with the Baltimore Black Sox when he led the league in WAR, Games played, hits, triples, home runs, RBI, stolen bases, walks, slugging, OPS, OPS+ and total bases. Rap is one of many players from the Negro Leagues who deserve a plaque in Cooperstown! 

Does Salvador Perez deserve a spot in Cooperstown? full 1230 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 02:14:17 +0000 k61O5iDDEGl4gHySC2fALMNdF6mOEUBs sports After Hours on 96.5 The Fan sports Does Salvador Perez deserve a spot in Cooperstown? After Hours on 96.5 The Fan 2024 © 2022 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?fee

Noah Cameron looks fantastic once again, Is the future bright for the Royals and Does Salvy deserve a spot in Cooperstown? full 2395 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 02:15:30 +0000 78bm8OZYI9VipgvrqYSi7VQxAZokEUp1 sports After Hours on 96.5 The Fan sports Noah Cameron looks fantastic once again, Is the future bright for the Royals and Does Salvy deserve a spot in Cooperstown? After Hours on 96.5 The Fan 2024 © 2022 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

Danny Clinkscale joins us from Cooperstown to talk Chiefs, Royals, and K-State!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We preview the upcoming Mets Alumni Classic with Greg Prince and discuss the 11 lawyers who are in Cooperstown with Former Judge Louis H. Schiff (14:00). Join us! #LGMTo Purchase Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame: A Collection of Biographical Essays, co-written and edited by Louis H. Schiff and Robert M. Jarvis, please use NLT's Amazon link: https://amzn.to/47wFQar

Hall of Famer Tony Oliva, class of 2022, sits down with Jon Paul Morosi to reflect on his journey from a small town in Cuba all the way to Cooperstown. From leaving his family to pursue a professional baseball career, winning back-to-back batting titles in his first two years in the big leagues and developing into a Gold Glove-winning outfielder, Oliva details his proudest accomplishments as he became one of the most consistent hitters of his era. Visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame - BaseballHall.org Follow the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Twitter/X - @BaseballHallFollow the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Instagram - @BaseballHall Follow Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter/X - @jonmorosi

Was Jim Edmonds one of the greatest outfielders of his generation… or just overlooked? On this episode of Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast, I dive into the career of the man known for jaw-dropping catches, clutch home runs, and highlight-reel defense. Despite an incredible résumé—8 Gold Gloves, 4 All-Star appearances, and a World Series ring—Edmonds has yet to find his place in Cooperstown. Should he be in the Hall of Fame, or is he destined to remain one of baseball's most underrated stars?

On this week's episode, we power rank each of the twelve current playoff teams based on the strength of their lineups, pitching rotations, bullpens, and coaching staff. From there, we pay tribute to Davey Johnson and discuss his candidacy for the Hall of Fame after a long, distinguished career in baseball. To wrap up, we discuss Ha Song Kim and Walker Buehler's new homes, and Trea Turner's hamstring injury, and whether or not we think when all is said and done he will find himself enshrined in Cooperstown.

This week we discuss Rob Manfred's plan for expansion and "Geographic Divions". We don't think much of it, but it there any actual altruism in this plan or is Manfred just helping to pinch pennies? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the leasing of the Polo Grounds in 1880 and the stadium's significance. The stadium had 4 permutations and hosted several sports over its years with some wonderful history.Our Hall of Famer this week is pitcher Warren Spahn. This one was another laugher and Spahn is a no doubt hall of famer, but just how ridiculously impressive was he?In our singlular parting shot his week discuss the overblown HOF cases for a current pitcher and a current hitter with baffling buzz for Cooperstown.Enjoy our new crop of weekly commercials with Judge and Stanton for T-Mobile, Buster Posey for Topps cards, and Jon Miller for Dick's Sporting Goods.Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride.TimestampsThis Week In Baseball - 26:41Hall of Fame Discussion - 41:48Parting Shot - 55:50

Was Jim Edmonds one of the greatest outfielders of his generation… or just overlooked? On this episode of Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast, I dive into the career of the man known for jaw-dropping catches, clutch home runs, and highlight-reel defense. Despite an incredible résumé—8 Gold Gloves, 4 All-Star appearances, and a World Series ring—Edmonds has yet to find his place in Cooperstown. Should he be in the Hall of Fame, or is he destined to remain one of baseball's most underrated stars?

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Hall of Famer Jim Kaat, class of 2022, sits down with Jon Paul Morosi to reflect on his journey to Cooperstown that spanned parts of eight decades on and off the field. From outdueling Sandy Koufax in his first World Series start to becoming one of the best defensive pitchers the game has ever seen and finally winning a championship in his 24th season, Kaat details how he was able to consistently pitch at a high level during a quarter century on the mound. Visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame - BaseballHall.org Follow the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Twitter/X - @BaseballHallFollow the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Instagram - @BaseballHall Follow Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter/X - @jonmorosi

Marc Malusis and Jon Morosi delve into the storied career of Wade Boggs, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from his journey from the Red Sox to the Yankees and his eventual enshrinement in Cooperstown. The conversation then shifts to the current state of New York baseball, with Morosi praising the Mets' recent performance and expressing his belief that they are a "dangerous" team heading into the postseason. He contrasts their potential with the Yankees' inconsistent play, noting the wide-open nature of the current MLB landscape and the unpredictability of this year's playoff race for both teams.

Marc Malusis and Jon Morosi delve into the storied career of Wade Boggs, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from his journey from the Red Sox to the Yankees and his eventual enshrinement in Cooperstown. The conversation then shifts to the current state of New York baseball, with Morosi praising the Mets' recent performance and expressing his belief that they are a "dangerous" team heading into the postseason. He contrasts their potential with the Yankees' inconsistent play, noting the wide-open nature of the current MLB landscape and the unpredictability of this year's playoff race for both teams.

Guests: Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer, left fielder Davis Schneider, reliever Tommy Nance The Blue Jays are getting set for a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers, who have the best record in MLB, and they'll go into it just half a game behind the Detroit Tigers for the best record in the American League. Bullpen questions abound, and we discuss those on this episode of Deep Left Field, and also welcome Max Scherzer to the podcast for the first time. The 41-year-old, Cooperstown-bound starting pitcher is showing glimpses of the pitcher who won three Cy Young awards every time out and we discuss his comeback from three months missed with a thumb injury. We also try to get him to compare this Jays team to the three teams he's played on that have been to the World Series, but he's not looking past his next start. Davis Schneider homered twice Wednesday night and has been red-hot in the month of August, batting .341 with an 1.123 OPS. He joins the show to talk about his turnaround and to sing the praises of his roommate, Ernie Clement, and of Joey Loperfido, who is likely to move back in with them shortly. And 34-year-old Tommy Nance, who has a 0.90 ERA out of the bullpen in 17 appearances, discusses his long and winding path to the big leagues, his flourishing in his role with the Jays and how excited he is to be part of a September pennant push for the first time in his career.

HT2361 - All Dressed Up and Ready to Dance Here on the first day of my 2-month travel adventure, I had a chance to stop at the Fenimore Museum in Cooperstown, New York for a second look at the Peter Federman show, The Power of Photography. I couldn't put my finger on what made some of these images so special, but they definitely are. The thought I kept circling back to was James Bond in a tuxedo. Show your appreciation for our free weekly Podcast and our free daily Here's a Thought… with a donation Thanks!

Hall of Famer Bert Blyleven, class of 2011, sits down with Jon Paul Morosi to discuss his long and winding path to Cooperstown. Known for his devastating curveballs, the first Dutch-born member of the Hall of Fame shares how a Sandy Koufax anecdote shaped his father's pitching philosophy, how a dugout conversation with Don Drysdale influenced his career, what he learned about pitching from Rod Carew and Tony Oliva, winning the World Series in Pittsburgh and how he always wanted to be relied on as the ace of the staff.  Visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame - BaseballHall.org Follow the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Twitter/X - @BaseballHallFollow the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Instagram - @BaseballHall Follow Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter/X - @jonmorosi

This week we discuss the changing landscape of player health. Players no longer crawl and scrape to be on the field like they once did before guaranteed contracts, but do we think that's necessarily a bad thing? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss Rickey breaking the single season stolen base record and stolen bases as a concept. Have stolen bases simply fallen out style in recent years or have they been deemed too risky buy the Moneyball and overoptimization crowds present in today's game?Our Hall of Famer this week is pitcher Mickey Welch. He presents us with bonkers complete games and innings pitched as many of his 19th century colleagues did, but was it good enough to garner our blessing for Cooperstown?In our singlular parting shot his week discuss the fate that befell J.R. Richard in 1980, the fallout, and whether the same could be happening to Zack Wheeler.Enjoy our new crop of weekly commercials with WABC Radio 77 for the Yankees, Spike Lee and MJ on the baseball field, and Intellivision Baseball!Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride.TimestampsThis Week In Baseball - 16:01Hall of Fame Discussion - 30:15Parting Shots - 44:27

A recent trip to the baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown New York helped me focus on today's subject matter. In short, that is becoming the best in the business. Out of the millions of young men, and women, who are introduced to the sport of baseball at a very young age, only a very few have plaques hanging on the walls in Cooperstown. I found myself asking that exact question, how do you get to the wall? The answer pure and simple is the same way you get the Carnegie hall. Practice. You devote your entire life and becoming the best in the business, not by wishing, hoping, or praying. You become the best by paying the price. Regardless of your chosen field, I ask you this very simple straightforward question: if you're in industry at an Olympic team consisting of 15 players, would you be one of those players? In my second question to you is: why not? Take a listen to today's episode and I think this will all make sense to you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Famer Wade Boggs, class of 2005, sits down with Jon Paul Morosi to reflect on his ritual-filled journey to Cooperstown. From explaining his famous superstition of eating chicken before every game, the tragic event that eventually led to his leaving the Red Sox to join the Yankees and the story of how one of the most pivotal at-bats of his career ended without a single swing, Boggs details what made him one of his era's greatest hitters. Visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame - BaseballHall.org Follow the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Twitter/X - @BaseballHallFollow the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Instagram - @BaseballHall Follow Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter/X - @jonmorosi

By the time Steve Carlton's 24 year Major League Baseball career was in the books, he had more pickoffs than any pitcher who ever played the game at the highest level, the second most strikeouts ever behind only Nolan Ryan, and the ninth most wins in the long history of the National Pastime. Armed with a devastating, mind-bending slider, the man known as "Lefty" seemingly toyed with the best hitters on the planet. This week's archeological dig is into the path laid by the quirky left-hander from his beginnings as an athletic kid in Miami, Florida, to his annoiting as an immortal with his 1994 induction in to the National Baseball Hall Of Fame in Cooperstown. New York. #SteveCarlton #Lefty #St Louis Cardinals #BobGibson #TimMcCarver #TimWise #PhiladelphiaPhillies #1980WorldSeries #CyYoungAward #ChicagoWhitesox #SanFranciscoGiants #ClevelandIndians #MinnesotaTwins #NationalBaseballHallOfFame

HT2349 - Photography Under Glass I mentioned the other day that I had visited the Fenimore Museum near Cooperstown, New York. One thing that struck me as I wandering through the museum was that there was only one medium that was protected under glass — photographs. Also on display were paintings, sketches, etchings, prints of many varieties of media, but only the photographs were framed under glass. Is there a reason for this, or is it simply convention? This, in fact, was the topic of my very first Here's a Thought commentary back on March 1, 2019. Show your appreciation for our free weekly Podcast and our free daily Here's a Thought… with a donation Thanks!

Jose Canseco was one of the most feared sluggers of his era — a Rookie of the Year, MVP, World Series champion, and the first player in MLB history to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in the same season. On paper, his résumé screams “Hall of Fame.” But his career took a turn that forever changed his legacy. In this episode of Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast, I break down Canseco's rise to superstardom, his controversial fall from grace, and the lingering question: Should Jose Canseco actually be in Cooperstown? #MLB #Baseball #JoseCanseco #Athletics #Yankees #BlueJays #Rangers #SportsPodcast

Tales from the Cooperstown road trip, Chuck E. Cheese in cuffs, making lemonade out of the kiss-cam scandal, potty mouth Leo, a Nickelback-themed obituary, a tour of Jeffrey Epstein's mansion, and Rick's tribute to Ryne Sandberg are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep400]

Our semi-regular roundtable on sports business reconvenes for expertise from the boardroom: David Samson takes Pablo behind the scenes of Ichiro's viral joke about him at the Baseball Hall of Fame, then John Skipper translates the math from the ESPN negotiating table to the Unrivaled cap table the looming strike over WNBA salaries — and team valuations at large. Plus: foreskin, poppycock, psychedelic pastel paisley, pandering to the people, talking with your eyes... and a haberdashery version of pre-determinism. • Subscribe to Nothing Personal with David Samson https://www.youtube.com/@NPDS • From Pablo's Substack: We're One of the 100 Best Podcasts of All Time (Allegedly) https://www.pablo.show/p/were-one-of-the-100-best-podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our semi-regular roundtable on sports business reconvenes for expertise from the boardroom: David Samson takes Pablo behind the scenes of Ichiro's viral joke about him at the Baseball Hall of Fame, then John Skipper translates the math from the ESPN negotiating table to the Unrivaled cap table the looming strike over WNBA salaries — and team valuations at large. Plus: foreskin, poppycock, psychedelic pastel paisley, pandering to the people, talking with your eyes... and a haberdashery version of pre-determinism.• Subscribe to Nothing Personal with David Samsonhttps://www.youtube.com/@NPDS• From Pablo's Substack: We're One of the 100 Best Podcasts of All Time (Allegedly)https://www.pablo.show/p/were-one-of-the-100-best-podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our semi-regular roundtable on sports business reconvenes for expertise from the boardroom: David Samson takes Pablo behind the scenes of Ichiro's viral joke about him at the Baseball Hall of Fame, then John Skipper translates the math from the ESPN negotiating table to the Unrivaled cap table the looming strike over WNBA salaries — and team valuations at large. Plus: foreskin, poppycock, psychedelic pastel paisley, pandering to the people, talking with your eyes... and a haberdashery version of pre-determinism. • Subscribe to Nothing Personal with David Samson https://www.youtube.com/@NPDS • From Pablo's Substack: We're One of the 100 Best Podcasts of All Time (Allegedly) https://www.pablo.show/p/were-one-of-the-100-best-podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, almost nothin'. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Ichiro Suzuki's Cooperstown induction, Nick Kurtz's four-homer game, Aaron Judge's injury (and Cal Raleigh's MVP candidacy), Bryce Harper's showdown with Rob Manfred, Emmanuel Clase's implication in baseball's brewing pitch-fixing scandal, Royals, Tigers, Braves, and Yankees trades, and the unsettled standings. Audio intro: Jimmy Kramer, “Effectively Wild […]

Today's word of the day is ‘surreal' as in what a weekend as in Hall of Fame as in Ichiro Suzuki as in CC Sabathia as in Billy Wagner as in Dave Parker as in Dick Allen. An unbelievable weekend. I'm still a bit speechless with what happened in Cooperstown. This first hour is all about the Hall of Fame. There's just too much to cover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘surreal' as in what a weekend as in Hall of Fame as in Ichiro Suzuki as in CC Sabathia as in Billy Wagner as in Dave Parker as in Dick Allen. An unbelievable weekend. I'm still a bit speechless with what happened in Cooperstown. This first hour is all about the Hall of Fame. There's just too much to cover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RUNDOWN   Episode 344 of Mitch Unfiltered opens with a humorous lament over the nonexistence of a 344 area code and quickly shifts into cultural reflection—from Morgan Wallen's massive Seattle shows to a heartfelt tribute to late jazz musician Chuck Mangione. Mitch and Hotshot Scott marvel at Ichiro Suzuki's eloquent, humorous, and emotional Hall of Fame speech, calling it mesmerizing and long overdue. Mitch and Hotshot dig into the Mariners' playoff hopes and trade deadline calculus. They debate the potential impact of acquiring Gino Suarez—Seattle fan favorite and current Diamondbacks slugger—and analyze Josh Naylor's recent addition to the lineup. Investment advisor and father of four, John Wasnock of North Bend, WA, stunned the poker world by finishing second in the 2025 World Series of Poker Main Event, earning a $6 million prize. A lifelong poker hobbyist and devoted Mariners fan, Wasnock's dream run began as a bucket-list entry and ended in financial freedom — allowing him and his wife to retire and focus on family. Despite losing a pivotal hand on the river, Wasnock played with composure and integrity, becoming a beloved underdog in the process. Brady Farkas joins Mitch Unfiltered to reflect on Ichiro Suzuki's powerful, funny, and fully English Hall of Fame speech in Cooperstown—calling it the best he's heard. Despite the celebratory weekend, the Mariners' on-field play disappointed, as they went 3–4 and squandered chances to gain ground in the playoff race. Trade deadline buzz surrounds players like Luke Raley and Geno Suarez, while Julio Rodríguez and Cal Raleigh give fans reasons to stay hopeful. Mitch and Jason Puckett (aka "Puck") dive into Chapter 10 of KJAren'ts, with plenty of laughs and commentary. Mitch shares how cohost Hotshot Scott somehow always has the perfect contact—including a North Bend native who just won $6 million as runner-up at the World Series of Poker. They also unpack the Seahawks' surprise release of Noah Fant and speculate on Seattle's thin wide receiver room heading into the season.   GUESTS   John Wasnock | Financial Investment Advisor Turned Poker Sensation Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast (Mariners on SI) Jason Puckett | Radio Host, KJ-Aren'ts & PuckSports.com   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Ichiro's Hall of Fame Speech, North Bend Poker Star, and a Chuck Mangione Tribute Mark 26:08 | Mariners Trade Deadline Math, Gino's Bat, and a Poker Cinderella from North Bend 41:00 | GUEST: John Wasnock; North Bend Dad Wins $6M, Finishes Second at World Series of Poker. 1:09:43 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table, Brady Farkas; Ichiro Shines in Cooperstown, Mariners Struggle on the Field 1:41:00 | GUEST: KJ-Aren'ts [Jason Puckett] Seattle Poker Cinderella, Seahawks Cuts, and the Marvel That Is Hotshot 1:56:03 | Other Stuff Segment: Adam Sandler's Netflix relationship and comedy legacy, Carl Weathers' intended involvement before his passing, Netflix's approach to greenlighting sequels (e.g., Beverly Hills Cop, Hubie Halloween), Seahawks Training Camp 2025 opens at VMAC, Kenny McIntosh injury (likely ACL, out for season), Washington Commanders stadium deal at old RFK site and political implications (President's statement about renaming to Redskins), Will Levis shoulder surgery; Cam Ward to start for Titans, Shilo Sanders (son of Deion) gets no first-team reps in Browns camp but takes the high road, Scotty Scheffler's British Open win, TaylorMade under fire for Photoshopping Scheffler's hairline in post-win ad, John Daly appearances at Augusta Hooters ended due to Hooters bankruptcy/closure, Barry Bonds' 756th home plate auctioned ($132,000), Cubs fan falls into net trying to get a home run ball at Wrigley Field, Bill Self (Kansas basketball coach) recovering after heart surgery, Caitlin Clark's rookie card sells for $660,000, most ever for a women's sports card, Uber launches “Women Preferred” mode for drivers and riders for added safety, Chuck E. Cheese arrest, RIPs / Obituaries; Hulk Hogan, legendary pro wrestler (notable moments: WrestleMania III, Thunderlips in Rocky III), Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath frontman and solo icon), Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show) — note: likely fictional as of now, Headlines; Serial butt sniffer arrested in Burbank, NY ad exec pees off rooftop bar in Florida, Man amputates penis after injecting Vaseline-type substance

Today's word of the day is ‘induction' as in Hall of Fame as in Ichiro as in CC as in the best of the best as in Cooperstown! The weekend is finally here! My guy! Our guy! Ichiro Suzuki! What a weekend it's going to be and I'll be there! (12:00) The trades are starting! The Arizona Diamondbacks traded Josh Naylor yesterday to the Seattle Mariners. Seattle desperately needed to make that move. (24:00) The Washington Commanders still need a stadium. Despite President Trump's threats, the D.C. Council still needs to vote. The clock is ticking if the city wants a new stadium on the Commanders timeline. (33:30) Review: KPop Demon Hunters. (37:00) Austin, Texas wants baseball. It's trying to get a Major League Baseball team. It really doesn't have a chance. (42:00) Hulk Hogan has died at 71. What a life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘induction' as in Hall of Fame as in Ichiro as in CC as in the best of the best as in Cooperstown! The weekend is finally here! My guy! Our guy! Ichiro Suzuki! What a weekend it's going to be and I'll be there! (12:00) The trades are starting! The Arizona Diamondbacks traded Josh Naylor yesterday to the Seattle Mariners. Seattle desperately needed to make that move. (24:00) The Washington Commanders still need a stadium. Despite President Trump's threats, the D.C. Council still needs to vote. The clock is ticking if the city wants a new stadium on the Commanders timeline. (33:30) Review: KPop Demon Hunters. (37:00) Austin, Texas wants baseball. It's trying to get a Major League Baseball team. It really doesn't have a chance. (42:00) Hulk Hogan has died at 71. What a life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“I was in control of this whole thing, that was the most appealing part of being in NY- just pitching in the Bronx, having that energy and knowing it starts and stops with you is incredible.” CC Sabathia On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, hosts Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder welcome pitcher CC Sabathia, as the guys dig into his storied career, personal journey, and the transition from elite athlete to mentor and icon. The conversation leads off recognizing Sabathia as a first-ballot Hall of Famer with a World Series Title capped by impressive career stats—250+ wins, 3,000+ strikeouts, a 3.74 ERA across 19 MLB seasons—as he talks about the baseball memories and personal journey from Cleveland to Milwaukee to New York and now in Cooperstown with baseball royalty. With his path rooted in family, starting with his father and mother's support from a young age to meeting his forever partner, Amber, as a teenager to growing his family and career together- it's not lost on CC that walking across the Hall of Fame stage is because of those close to him who's held him down through the highs and lows of life. With fame and success, comes a story of personal struggle and inner demons CC managed his entire baseball career. From a high school player to late in his career, the 6x All-Star and 2007 Cy Young winner talks about his addiction to alcohol, not seeing it as a problem and opens up on what finally made him enter rehab in October of 2015, stepping away from the game at a time his Yankees were making a final playoff push. He reveals his fears and struggles during that emotional time and shares how he was able to return to baseball better and stronger while remaining sober for the past decade. Ryan, Channing and Fred highlight Sabathia's famous workhorse identity: a fierce competitor who often took short rest to support his teams. CC explains why teammate loyalty and responsibility always outweighed self-preservation but being available to play was always a priority. He talks about playing along side his Captain, Derek Jeter, and reveals aspects of Jeter that many don't talk about, calling him his best teammate he ever had. The life of the Big Apple and the spotlight that came with it from celebrity circles to high pressure to pure bliss....He shares how he has no regrets and that there was no better feeling than pitching in the Bronx in front of thousands, knowing that he was in control with it all starting and stopping with him. CC reflects on what it means to be one of only three Black pitchers in history to reach both 250 wins and 3,000 strikeouts, joining legends like Bob Gibson and Fergie Jenkins. He goes on to share how baseball has always been a sport for black athletes but not always black culture, which is something he is dedicated to increasing with his new role working with the MLB player alliance. He speaks on redirecting his leadership—once reserved for the mound—to his kids, sharing insights into fatherhood, sobriety, and purpose beyond baseball. This conversation is beyond baseball, it humanizes a legend through transparency and raw honesty. Comment below and share what you took away from this episode, for us, it unpacked a lot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices