Podcast appearances and mentions of Don Mattingly

A legend sits down and tells the truth. Don Mattingly takes us from a Nashville locker room soundtrack to the white-hot core of Yankees–Red Sox, from Steinbrenner's pressure-cooker to a tiny adjustment that unlocked one of the wildest streaks in modern hitting. We get the human details you don't see in a box score: the phone call that changed a relationship with ownership, the way a clubhouse becomes a small town, and the rush of watching your kid fall in love with the game from the warning track.We dig into hitting with precision and humility. Don explains why his doubles came from using the whole field, how a simple cue from Bobby Murcer turned 1987 on its head, and what it really felt like to stand in against Randy Johnson's sidearm thunder. He reframes the analytics era as a language shift—ride, run, horizontal movement—while still championing contact, tempo, and action. The pitch clock gets a thumbs up. The challenge-based automated strike zone, he argues, is quicker and more strategic than people realize. And the extra-innings runner? It ends games, but it bends bullpens.Away from the lines, Mattingly Charities is building home libraries for underserved kids, aiming at the third-grade reading cliff with the urgency of a pennant race. We talk about hosting community events in airplane hangars, flying in artists for one-night sets, and creating nights where generosity feels like celebration. There's space, too, for laughter—Seinfeld memories, golf handicaps gone dormant, and the odd night where Larry David practically pitches a Curb episode over dinner.If you love baseball's past and care about its future, you'll feel at home here. Hit follow, share this with a friend who misses contact hitting, and leave a quick review to help more people find the show. Your notes shape what we do next.The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces! Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every BusinessAt e|spaces, we offer more than just office space - we provide premium private offices designed for focus and growth. Located in the heart of Music Row, our fully furnished offices, private suites, meeting rooms and podcast studio give you the perfect space to work, create and connect. Ready to elevate your business? Book a tour today at espaces.comFrom the Patriot Mobile studios:Don't get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don't and they can't!Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOTRight now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.Original BrandsOriginal brands is starting a new era and American domestic premium beer, American made, American owned, Original glory.Join the movement at www.drinkoriginalbrands.comFollow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com -Browse the merch: https://trythatinasmalltown.com/collections/all -For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.comThe Try That In A Small Town Podcast is produced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co

Legendary rock drummer and author Liberty DeVitto joins the boys to talk about giving up playing Little League baseball for Jerry's Lunch Bombers to drum alongside Billy Joel for 30-plus years, growing up going to Yankee Stadium with his dad, returning there as an adult to perform, sharing the stage with Bernie Williams and Paul O'Neill, his favorite (and least favorite) songs to play live and whether or not he farted while wearing Don Mattingly's pants. This week's podcast was brought to you by  Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort Baseball Co and Patrick's Custom Painting.

JD sifts through Auston Matthews' career, why this is Matthews' hinge moment, and the perception of him in the Toronto market. JD and Producer Armen then continue the Raptors conversation before getting into Don Mattingly's comments on the infamous game 7 play, and the comments made by Tatsuya Imai and Hal Steinbrenner. 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.  

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Tuesday by recapping the Raptors' 8th straight victory over the Cavaliers. They discuss Brandon Ingram's ranking among all-time Raptors scorers and whether he changes the team's potential in the Eastern Conference. They also ponder Scottie Barnes' development and if Sandro Mamukelashvili, or "Mamu," is becoming a fan favourite. Afterward, the duo reflects on Don Mattingly's comments about game strategy in the World Series and how it resonates with Blue Jays fans, wrapping up with a reaction to a controversial call from a Creighton Blue Jays announcer (27:23).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 affiliate.

It's a Davey Mac Sports Program Thanksgiving Episode as Dave breaks the news that the New York Giants have FIRED defensive coordinator Shane Bowen two weeks after firing head coach Brian Daboll!   Well, since the Giants are cleaning house, the Dave Man is asking when general manager Joe Schoen is getting the ax?!   Because he needs to go!   Plus, is interim head coach Mike Kafka the right guy to lead the G-Men next season?   Also- the rumor mill is stating that Giants players and coaches are off the rails with accusations of tardiness, weapons possession, and drug usage!   OUCH!   We also look at the rest of the NFL and what exactly did Tom Brady say on T.V. that is causing him to go viral?!   We chat College Football, Lane Kiffin, the NBA standings, Jalen Brunson's outward appearance, Don Mattingly possibly getting into the Baseball Hall of Fame finally, Turkey Day Memories with Dave, and much more!   Enjoy this excellent 411th episode of the DMSP today and Happy Thanksgiving, dogsie!   Gobble-gobble!  

Jim is joined by baseball Twitter personality Not Gaetti to break down the HOF candidacy of former New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly. First, they cover the lack of postseason success Mattingly experienced despite playing for the New York Yankees for 14 years (8:42). Next, they discuss his 8-game home run streak in 1987, just how dominant his peak seasons were, and where he ranks among the best first basemen of the 1980s (18:01). Finally, they decide who is the greatest New York Yankee not in Cooperstown today (44:30), before making a final call on whether Mattingly belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame (48:49).

This week on "The Show," Jon Heyman is joined by special guest co-host Sean Casey! Jon & Sean talk to Yankees legend and Blue Jays bench coach during their World Series run Don Mattingly. They discuss Toronto's relentless hitting philosophy, the moment he'd like to have back, another shot at the Hall of Fame and what's next after announcing he'd step down as Blue Jays bench coach. Plus, Sean discusses where he'd rank this World Series all-time and they share their thoughts on the Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Former Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly After three years with the Jays, Don Mattingly feels that his work is done and he is moving on. But before the 64-year-old tackles the next challenge in a life that has seen him involved in Major League Baseball since the New York Yankees drafted him in 1979, he joins us in Deep Left Field to talk about his time in Toronto. Mattingly went to the World Series for the first time this season and he discusses what they could have done better in the late innings of Game 7, but also compares this Jays team to his old Yankees teams in the mid-90s that would go on to build a dynasty. Also, as always, we open up the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca! 

It began with an upbeat media session starring Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins, describing the joyous October journey to World Series Game 7 and Shane Bieber's surprising decision to opt in for 2026. But the Jays task of defending the AL championship title does not get any easier, as Bo Bichette heads into his free agency, as Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt potentially leave the rotation and as Don Mattingly decides to step away from the dugout. What are the various scenarios for Bo moving forward? Will he stay or will he go? The epic Vlad October and its perception of his mega-extension are discussed as well as a potential spinoff, the possibility that the run to the Fall Classic has made it easier to recruit free agents in Asia, as well as North America. Is there a new MLB emphasis when it comes to hiring major-league managers and what are going to be the major stumbling blocks when it comes to the new Collective Bargaining Agreement? All this and more on this week's Exit Philosophy podcast. INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 2:16 - Media avail for Shapiro and Atkins 8:41 - Contract extensions for Shapiro, Schneider and Atkins 12:09 - Departure of Don Mattingly 16:22 - Hall-of-Fame Veterans Committee 22:27 - Shane Bieber's surprise decision to opt in and what it means. 27:51 - Breaking down Blue Jays clubhouse chemistry and what it means to a winning team. 31:56 - Blue Jays' offseason search for more pitching 35:08 - The saga of Bo Bichette 48:22 - The real impact of Vlad Guerrero Jr. and his mega-contract 51:43 - World Series gives Jays new profile in Pacific Rim countries 54:23 - Rookie of the Year results and baseball getting younger 1:00:40 - New managerial hires don't be fit a formula. many outside the box 1:03:56 - MLB's gambling crisis 1:06:56 - NFL take by Mal on his Buffalo Bills ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

NO SHOW TOMORROW We begin Hour 2 with MLB qualifying offers. The MLB season never truly ends. We go from World Series right into free agency. These qualifying offers are one-year deals offered by teams and some big names got them extended to them. Kyle Schwarber, Kyle Tucker, Shota Imanga, Bo Bichette, Edwin Diaz, and more! (13:30) Paul DePodesta is back in baseball. Leaving the Cleveland Browns for the Colorado Rockies. Yes, the moneyball man, is back. The Rockies hired him as the president of baseball operations, will it work? (23:00) Don Mattingly is leaving the Blue Jays. He was the bench coach there for a few seasons. (27:00) Another Japanese star is headed to MLB. Munetaka Murakami is coming. He is the Japanese baseball league home run king. (37:00) NPPOD. (43:00) Marshawn Kneeland died from suicide last week. Just two days after he scored a touchdown for the Dallas Cowboys. Just sad. (48:00) Big Ten investments. Hmm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW TOMORROW We begin Hour 2 with MLB qualifying offers. The MLB season never truly ends. We go from World Series right into free agency. These qualifying offers are one-year deals offered by teams and some big names got them extended to them. Kyle Schwarber, Kyle Tucker, Shota Imanga, Bo Bichette, Edwin Diaz, and more! (13:30) Paul DePodesta is back in baseball. Leaving the Cleveland Browns for the Colorado Rockies. Yes, the moneyball man, is back. The Rockies hired him as the president of baseball operations, will it work? (23:00) Don Mattingly is leaving the Blue Jays. He was the bench coach there for a few seasons. (27:00) Another Japanese star is headed to MLB. Munetaka Murakami is coming. He is the Japanese baseball league home run king. (37:00) NPPOD. (43:00) Marshawn Kneeland died from suicide last week. Just two days after he scored a touchdown for the Dallas Cowboys. Just sad. (48:00) Big Ten investments. Hmm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, we tackled the “Hall of Sentimentality” in sports—debating whether Hall of Fame induction should be about numbers, legacy, or pure nostalgia. I broke down why legends like Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Don Mattingly are getting another shot at Cooperstown and questioned if baseball's sentimental streak is watering down greatness or righting old wrongs. Plus, we dove into the goaltending crisis in the NHL and kicked off a brand new “what if” segment—starting with, what if Derek Jeter never became a Yankee? If you love hot takes and fresh perspectives on the biggest stories in sports, this episode's for you!

What message are the Yankees sending by offering Grisham a qualifying offer? Should the Yankees bring back Don Mattingly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Maller talks about the Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta away from the NFL's Browns to become Head of Baseball Ops, Craig Stammen hiring himself to manage the Padres, Don Mattingly leaving the Blue Jays coaching staff, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was this the greatest World Series of all time? What lessons can the Phillies take away from the Dodgers and Blue Jays? What should the Phillies do this off-season? On Episode 1029 of Hittin' Season, from WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight is joined by The Athletic's Tyler Kepner to discuss all those items. Plus, the latest news on qualifying offers to two key Phils free agents, a minor league outfielder signing, and Don Mattingly to the Phillies?

SEASON 4 EPISODE 31: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Do you want to hear the real lesson of this week’s Democratic landslide? Mamdani ran on your money issues and that Trump equals death. Sherrill ran on your money issues and that Trump equals death. Spanberger ran on your money issues and that Trump equals death. Prop 50 won on your money issues and that Trump equals death. Hey, you can do both at the same time! Who knew? Not difficult. Easy to remember. Useful on all occasions. Worked in New York, where they elected a socialist when only a quarter of the voters say they are socialists. Worked in Virginia, where they elected as governor an ex-congresswoman born in Jersey. Worked in Jersey, where they elected as a governor an ex-congresswoman born in Virginia. Money Issues, and Trump Equals Death. Useful on all occasions. It’s a floor wax AND a dessert topping. Of course the context is just as much fun as the lesson. That's becauseTrump not only doesn’t realize he got the S kicked out of him, but he doesn’t realize he’s already forced himself to both end the government shutdown and lose the government shutdown. “Trump wasn’t on the ballot,” Trump screamed. “And ‘Shutdown’… were the two reasons that Republicans lost elections...” Ah, poor Trump. Metaphorically, Trump not only was on the ballot - every ballot but he was on the ballot in the worst possible way. Everybody could vote no on him, but it was almost impossible to vote YES. The lame duck politician’s worst nightmare. And right now no duck is lamer than Trump. Democrats: run on your money issues and that Trump equals death. It’s a floor wax and a dessert topping! ALSO: No, I am not going to sanewash Dick Cheney, even after his passing. Yes, at the end, when it was loyalty to the country or Trump he chose the country and it's good to finish strong. But I will still remember him for that 9/11-Iraq exploitation thing. And I am still proud that - as you'll hear - I pissed him off enough as Vice President for him to publicly clap back. B-Block (30:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Roger Stone, who helped advance the deplorable Laura Loomer, is now shocked she's deplorable. Similarly Ben Shapiro, who helped sell Tucker Carlson's evil to the far right, is now shocked he's evil. And I-Never-Winsome Earle-Sears and scabby Fox host Charlie Hurt think Barack Obama not voting for her when he voted for Kamala Harris is hypocritical (so...Earle-Sears voted for Kamala, and Hurt voted for Spanberger?) C-Block (40:30) SPORTSBALLCENTER: You probably aren't interested in my thoughts on the latest new selection committee and the latest eight nominees for baseball's Hall of Fame (though I have many of them). But you may be entertained by the sagas of the previous selection committees and the legend of how the ex-players on them used to cast "courtesy votes" for their old buddies and one year Ted Williams and the others screwed up and accidentally cast way too many of them for a not-so-Hall-of-Famish catcher named Rick Ferrell and he actually got elected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Paul kick off the 7am hour with an update from the San DIego State football program who, after some pressure from around the city, announced some lower ticket prices with a new promotion for the game against Boise State where fans can purchase 2 tickets for $40! Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys react to some news in Major League Baseball that Don Mattingly is leaving his job as bench coach for the Blue Jays, but is NOT retiring... Could he be in talks with the Padres? Listen here!

Francisco Rojas is back for another Phillies Today. On this show, he talks about the Phils signing an outfielder that could be a low-risk, high reward type of player. Also, Francisco discusses the potential of Don Mattingly being hired as the new bench coach. Lastly, are the Dodgers an actual rival to the Phillies?

BT & Sal are joined by former New York Rangers legend Henrik Lundqvist and Dr. Jonathan Salik to raise urgent awareness about Recurrent Pericarditis (RP), a chronic and often misdiagnosed heart disease. Lundqvist details how RP forced his retirement following open-heart surgery, calling the condition a major "life disrupted." The King also weighs in on the current Rangers squad, addressing their embarrassing zero-goal start at home and reflecting on the frustration of his own career, where he often carried deficient offensive teams. The hosts conclude by placing Lundqvist on New York's "Mount Rushmore of Heartbreak," alongside greats like Patrick Ewing and Don Mattingly—legends revered for their greatness but lacking a championship ring.

BT & Sal unleash a torrent of hot takes on the Mets' offseason, issuing a DH-or-Divorce ultimatum for Pete Alonso and arguing that his contract impasse cannot hold up a necessary defensive overhaul. They discuss a potential $150M offer contingent on Pete's transition to a primary DH role. The debate transitions to a poignant interview with Henrik Lundqvist, who shares the emotional "turn-around" that led to his retirement after a battle with recurrent pericarditis. The show hits a fiery peak when Sal learns BT completely missed an invitation to A-Rod's HBO premiere—a personal and professional "ball drop" that sparks a frantic media damage control plan. Plus, the guys dive into the surprising news of Gremlins 3, debate a potential move of Don Mattingly to the Phillies, and clash over the future of the Knicks with the Karl-Anthony Towns trade.

BT & Sal ignite the mic, dissecting the Contemporary Baseball Era Hall of Fame Ballot, making their fiery picks and discussing the fate of controversial legends like Bonds and Clemens, alongside fan favorites Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy, and Jeff Kent. The debate shifts to the Giants' season of total doom, with the hosts declaring it's "over" for Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen. They argue the organization must undergo a "clean house" reboot, keep Jaxson Dart a "freeze all assets" trade deadline mandate, and hire an experienced head coach, contrasting the mess with Sean Payton's quick Denver turnaround. Finally, they dive into the urgent need to "save Dart" from his own reckless, though admired, style of play and analyze Aaron Glenn's contentious media strategy, concluding that only wins will validate his hard-line approach.

BT & Sal dissect the emotional fallout of the World Series, focusing intensely on the Toronto Blue Jays' devastating loss after getting so close. BT emphatically states he'd "rather not even get there" than suffer a crushing defeat—like the one the Blue Jays did, or the infamous Falcons Super Bowl collapse—arguing that reaching the precipice only to have the championship snatched away leads to a deep, unrecoverable pain for fans of long-suffering franchises. Sal counters, highlighting the "month of memories" and the joy of the run, but concedes the loss was "soul-crushing." The hosts analyze the "unfathomably unacceptable" fundamental baseball mistake—a poor secondary lead costing the final out—that sealed Toronto's fate. They also touch upon the emotional impact of manager Don Mattingly's presumed retirement after the loss.

BT & Sal dive into the highly anticipated Contemporary Baseball Era Player Ballot for the Hall of Fame Class of 2026, dropping fiery first-instinct votes on names like Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Gary Sheffield, and Dale Murphy. The central focus is on Don Mattingly, as the hosts debate whether his brilliant-but-brief peak, including an MVP and a near-miss MVP season, should finally secure his plaque, comparing his case to the two-time MVP Dale Murphy. They dissect the arguments for Mattingly and other controversial figures, acknowledging that for some, this ballot could be their final chance at induction.

Eduardo Perez and Buster take a Clown Stroll after the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of the World Series. They discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game mastery, why both teams should be feeling good going into Game 3, if the Blue Jays let the Dodgers off the hook in the first inning, what makes Yamamoto so hard to hit, how Dave Roberts should handle the bullpen in Game 3, and what Blue Jay fans are saying on the street. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Plus, Boog Sciambi talked to Don Mattingly for ESPN Radio.  CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 14:50 Clown Stroll 26:02 The Numbers Game 27:32 Don Mattingly w/ Boog Sciambi 33:58 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eduardo Perez and Buster take a Clown Stroll after the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of the World Series. They discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game mastery, why both teams should be feeling good going into Game 3, if the Blue Jays let the Dodgers off the hook in the first inning, what makes Yamamoto so hard to hit, how Dave Roberts should handle the bullpen in Game 3, and what Blue Jay fans are saying on the street. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Plus, Boog Sciambi talked to Don Mattingly for ESPN Radio.  CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 14:50 Clown Stroll 26:02 The Numbers Game 27:32 Don Mattingly w/ Boog Sciambi 33:58 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde discuss the 2001 movie "Hardball." They introduce the film (1:34), with an overview of the story, the cast, and filmmakers, and review the 20-80 baseball scouting grades for rating the film, with a new metaphor (8:14). In Amount of Baseball (17:50), the scouts initially disagree, but slightly convince each other. Ellen has two potential player comps. Baseball Accuracy (25:26) compares this Little League play to other films, with just a couple of editorial / geographical issues. Ellen defends Frank Thomas's honor and digs in on Sammy Sosa's consecutive homers, and records by Ken Griffey Jr, Don Mattingly, and Kevin Mench. That is not Wrigley. Those are not NBA games. Luis Garcia's dance step is considered. Storytelling (39:23) is a real challenge, when the entire inveterate gambler storyline does not work. Plus, white savior problems, a very confusing moral, and a complete lack of necessary exposition. There are so many unanswered questions. How does he earn their trust? Why does G-Baby have to die? Eulogy issues, uniform issues. At long last, the Score Tool (1:24:13) is only a partial respite, with some small problems of its own. They consider some of the soundtrack songs, including "Ghetto," "Hardball," "Big Poppa," "Where the Party At," and R. Kelly. Acting (1:30:21) considers the ceiling and floor of a slightly mis-cast Keanu Reeves. Diane Lane was trying, John Hawkes had an impossible task, D.B. Sweeney deserves better. Young actors Michael B. Jordan, Bryan Hearne, Julian Griffith, and DeWayne Warren almost save the movie. Neither Delightfulness of Catcher (1:39:26) or Delightfulness of Announcer (1:40:27) offer much. In Lack of Misogyny (1:41:00), they discuss the insipidity of the lame romantic subplot. No spoilers on the following segments: Yes or No (1:45:06), Six Degrees of Baseball (1:48:56), Favorite Moment (1:50:43) Least Favorite Moment (1:53:00), Scene We Would Have Liked to See (1:54:54), Dreamiest Player (1:56:50), Favorite Performance (1:57:09), and Next Time (2:00:32).  Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BT & Sal ignite the airwaves with a fiery breakdown of Jets coach Aaron Glenn's bizarre decision to "double down" on not naming a starting quarterback for Week 8—is it power-flexing or pure desperation? The conversation pivots as BT has a massive change of heart, "flipping the script" on his dismissal of Don Mattingly's World Series aspirations with the Blue Jays. Finally, Nick Kostos joins the show to share his best NFL Week 8 bets, including taking the Carolina Panthers +7.5 against the Bills and his read on the Cowboys vs. Broncos matchup. The crew also touches on the ongoing NBA gambling scandal and Sauce Gardner's play.

More Post-Dispatch podcasts: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 As Toronto prepares to host Game 1 of the 121st Fall Classic, Vanderbilt graduate Tyler Kepner joins Mizzou grad Derrick Goold preview the big game this weekend -- not not the one in Nashville. The one to the north. The World Series. The two baseball writers discuss whether the Los Angeles Dodgers, who may not be ruining baseball, might just be ruining the National League. The Dodgers are playing for their ninth World Series championship -- a total that would tie them with the Boston Red Sox and Nomadic Athletics. It would also put them three titles shy of leapfrogging the Cardinals' historic trademark trait and overtaking them as the pre-eminent National League team when it comes to trophies. Author of "The Grandest Stage: A History of the World Series," Kepner offers perspective on the Dodgers' chances while also detailing what this World Series means to Don Mattingly and how the Blue Jays can overtake the favorites from Hollywood. There is a story about an autographed baseball, too. To quote Kepner: "Cue that jaunty music." Kepner joins the Best Podcast in Baseball from Toronto, where he's covering the World Series as a senior writer for The Athletic and baseball writer for the New York Times. In its 13th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball has reached a new season-high with 30 episodes. Each episode is sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and lead baseball writer Derrick Goold.

Steve and Tim talk about the need for other guys in the bullpen to raise their game in the World Series. Hear from Game 1 starter Blake Snell. Former Dodgers manager and current Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly. 

Steve and Tim talk about the need for other guys in the bullpen to raise their game in the World Series. Hear from Game 1 starter Blake Snell. Former Dodgers manager and current Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly. 

The Dodgers were in the Series last year. But someone on the Jays, coach Don Mattingly -- aka Donnie Baseball -- has never been going back about 4 decades. That's one of many cool storylines. Elsewhere, there's been an unprecedented managerial hire. 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

Episode 244 of Simply The Best Sports Take with Sean Bingham:In this episode of STB Sports Take, host Sean Bingham discusses a shocking gambling scandal involving NBA figures Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier, the current MVP favorites for the NBA season, Michael Jordan's lasting impact on the sport, the ongoing tension between Sean Payton and Russell Wilson, and the historic performance of Shohei Ohtani in Major League Baseball. The episode wraps up with a touching story about Don Mattingly finally reaching the World Series after a long career.00:00 NBA Scandal: Gambling Fraud Arrests03:29 NBA MVP Favorites: Early Season Predictions05:50 Michael Jordan's Enduring Legacy08:05 NFL Drama: Sean Payton vs. Russell Wilson10:07 MLB World Series Preview: Shohei Ohtani's Historic Performance11:18 Don Mattingly's Long-Awaited World Series OpportunityNBA, gambling scandal, Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, MVP favorites, Michael Jordan, Sean Payton, Russell Wilson, Shohei Ohtani, World SeriesView & Subscribe on YouTube: @stbsportstake⁩ https://www.youtube.com/@stbsportstakeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stb.sports.takeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stbsportstake/ Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more: https://linktr.ee/stbsportstake Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STBSportsTake/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/stbsportstake Why STB Sports Take?Simply The BestbySean Thomas BinghamCopyright © STB Inc.

Mike Francesa talks to Don Mattingly about his long journey to the World Series, now as a bench coach with Toronto.

Andy begins with Jayden Daniels missing his 3rd game of the season and the possible returns of Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel. (18:23) Outrage over the NCAA decision to allow G-League players to return to college. (38:49) Don Mattingly on finally reaching his first World Series. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Max Scherzer, John Schneider, Jose Bautista      As we await Friday night's opener of the World Series, the first in Toronto in over three decades, we look back at the post-game party after the Blue Jays thrilling win in Game 7 of the American League championship series Monday night.   Max Scherzer, never at a loss for energy, nearly blows the decibel meter on our system as he raves about the team he chose because, as he said in January, he wanted to win the World Series, and about his fellow elder statesmen, George Springer, Chris Bassitt and Kevin Gausman (each one at least five years his junior).   John Schneider, in his third full season as Jays' manager but his 24th year in the organization, wells up as he talks about coaches Don Mattingly, Pete Walker and DeMarlo Hale, and wishes the Seattle Mariners a good winter vacation. And a raspy-voiced Jose Bautista joins us to talk about witnessing Springer's magical home run, as so many of us witnessed his a decade ago. All that plus the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

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BT & Sal's Call of the Day heats up with legendary Yankees broadcaster Suzyn Waldman! Suzyn brings the fire, weighing in on the debate over Jasson Dominguez's position (is he a center fielder or a DH?) and the mounting issue of the Yankees' abundance of designated hitters. The conversation also briefly touches on the possibility of a Don Mattingly return and the ongoing animosity toward Brian Cashman. Suzyn's passion for the pinstripes is on full, fiery display!

BT and Sal break down the Yankees' ferocious comeback and the Blue Jays' meltdown in their ALDS series, ignited by Toronto's "awful defense" and mental mistakes. They dissect how the Blue Jays essentially "gift-wrapped" a critical victory to New York, shifting the series momentum despite the Yanks still trailing 2-1. The hosts dive into the "amazing" atmosphere at Yankee Stadium, the pressure on Toronto's pitching (including the anointing of 'U Savage'), the potential for the Yankees to win the series, and the intense, nonstop energy of a major New York sports weekend. The discussion also touches on the standard for Yankee legends like Aaron Judge vs. Don Mattingly in the post-dynasty era.

For episode 66 of Staffcast, Tom and Richard are joined by Streetsblog NYC's Emily Lipstein and Dave Colon to talk about the Dave Colon Memorial Run Over By A Car Mets Game, running over Roger Clemens, upsetting Don Mattingly, sexualized mascots, taking the train with Sean Manaea, the Cyclone phone thief, Andrew Cuomo's driving, breaking the law exactly once, New York City's Flickr account, and more! Follow your incredibly cool hosts and guest:Emily LipsteinDave Colon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sean Doolittle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trevor Hildenberger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Staff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tom Hackimer⁠Follow Streetsblog NYC or else!Episode art by Abigail Noy (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sympatheticinker.com⁠⁠⁠⁠)Edited by Italian Dave (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/theitaliandave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Intro: The Horrific Sounds That Bounce Around My Head Because The Record Labels Threatened To Kill Me

Many criticized Sean Payton for abandoning the run game early on in the win vs. the Titans, so Payton discussed the run-pass ratio, saying he has to be better in that department. Although the Broncos rushed for 151 yards, did Denver really run the ball effectively throughout the game? The Broncos defense was lights out, only allowing 133 total yards and 7 first downs, so why wasn't the historic defensive performance talked about more? Plus, is Bruce the Don Mattingly of Broncos media? Catch a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl!

In Episode 111 of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre dive deep into the Yankees' September journey as the playoff race heats up. From frustrations over September call-up rules to dissecting tough losses against Houston and Toronto, the duo breaks down everything you need to know about the Yankees' current standing.The conversation covers umpiring controversies, historic throwbacks like George Brett's infamous pine tar incident, and Don Mattingly memories. Listener interaction also takes center stage with live texts and a surprise call-in from the Cousini, making this episode one for the books. With playoff positioning on the line, the crew analyzes upcoming matchups, wild card standings, and whether players like Carlos Rodón could be in line for Cy Young votes.Key Topics Discussed:September call-up frustrations & Spencer Jones debateMark Teixeira's surprising run for CongressYankees standings update: 78–63, 2nd in AL East, 4 GB from TorontoHouston series recap & umpiring controversiesGeorge Brett pine tar throwback & Don Mattingly historyYankees September schedule breakdown vs. Blue Jays, Tigers, Red Sox, OriolesWild card race: Yankees, Boston, Seattle, and contendersLive listener interaction: the Podcast Cousini joins the podcast by phoneYankees Trivia

Mike Francesa dives into his email bag, answering your questions on the Yankees, Don Mattingly, and other baseball topics. Plus, thoughts on legendary Bears and Ravens defenses, Kyle Schwarber's career, and more. Get more Mike! Subscribe to the free Mike Francesa newsletter at mikefrancesapodcast.com

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly (0:51) to chat about the success throughout their lineup this season, their home versus road performances, whether he sees their hitting approach translating well into the postseason, Addison Barger's evolution in his bat skills, Vlad Jr.'s 2025, and how John Schneider has navigated managing. Then, Blue Jays TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman stops by (28:36) to discuss the expectations on when Anthony Santander could return to the main roster, the team's success rate at Rogers Centre, Dan's walkthrough with the Jays' Trajekt tech hitting machine, how Schneider maps out his bullpen pitchers up until calling upon his closer, and Andrés Giménez's presence in the infield. 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.

On Sports on a Sunday Morning, Tom Ackerman is joined by Chief Robert Tracy to discuss public safety around major St. Louis sporting events, from Cardinals games at Busch Stadium to Blues hockey, STL City SC at CITYPARK, and Battlehawks football at The Dome. Chief Tracy highlights strategies to reduce crime, the importance of keeping fans safe, and his experiences policing at iconic venues like Yankee Stadium and Madison Square Garden. He also shares thoughts on New York Yankees great Don Mattingly, today's Yankees lineup against the Cardinals, and how teamwork on and off the field drives success.

On the latest "Power Up!", BT and Sal unveiled their top five people they'd most want to golf with. The guys shared some unexpected choices, including family members, favorite athletes, and iconic comedians, with a few of their selections even overlapping. They delved into the reasons behind each pick, from Billy Joel's musical genius and Adam Sandler's comedic relief to the sheer competitiveness of athletes like Don Mattingly and Matt Ryan. The conversation highlighted a diverse mix of personalities, proving that the perfect golf partner isn't always the best player but the one who can make the day most memorable.

BT and Sal ignite a passionate debate about the Baseball Hall of Fame, tearing into what they see as flawed induction criteria. While reminiscing about the undeniable greatness of Ryne Sandberg and lamenting his illness, the conversation quickly turns to more controversial inductions like CC Sabathia, with BT strongly arguing against his Hall of Fame worthiness, particularly as a first-ballot choice. They compare "compiler" careers to shorter, dominant ones, sparking a fiery discussion on whether sustained excellence or peak performance should be more valued for a Cooperstown plaque, bringing up names like Don Mattingly, David Cone, Andy Pettitte, and even the "Fernando Mania" of Valenzuela. The segment underscores their frustration with a Hall of Fame they believe is becoming increasingly "saturated" and inconsistent in its inductions.

In this emotional and wide-ranging conversation, Mets legend and Hall of Fame manager Joe Torre sits down with Jay Horwitz to reflect on his decades in baseball—and the people who shaped it. Torre opens up about managing David Wright in the WBC, his thoughts on Wright's Hall of Fame case, and memories of Don Mattingly, Tom Seaver, and Gil Hodges. He also shares deeply personal stories about his childhood, revealing how his father's abuse inspired the founding of his Safe At Home Foundation, which has helped thousands of children break the cycle of domestic violence. From managing the Mets to building a dynasty with the Yankees, to humorous tales with Arthur Richmond and commercials with Willie Randolph and Bobby Valentine, this is Joe Torre like you've never heard him.

Brandon Tierney delivers a passionate segment covering two contrasting events: the well-deserved retirement of David Wright's number by the Mets, a moment Tierney deeply appreciates, and his own fiery ejection from his son's 10U baseball game. Tierney praises Wright as the epitome of a New York athlete, a true "baseball player" who embodied passion and respect for the game, drawing parallels to legends like Derek Jeter and even Don Mattingly in character despite injury setbacks. He then vividly recounts his first-ever ejection from a youth game, framing it as a "technicality" and passionately defending his right to advocate for his team, all while lamenting the "misinformation" surrounding the incident. This dual narrative highlights the intense emotions Tierney brings to both professional sports analysis and personal coaching.

7/14/25 - Hour 2 Former MLB pitcher Jim Abbott and Rich discuss his new ESPN E:60 ‘The Southpaw' documentary, his improbable career in baseball that included a no-hitter with the Yankees in 1993, what it was like batting against Hall of Famer Greg Maddux with just one hand, shares his favorite Don Mattingly story, and more. Rich and the gang revisit their ‘Celebrity Family Feud' loss to ‘The Dan Patrick Show.' In ‘Overreaction Monday' Rich weighs in on the big-name NFL players like TJ Watt and Micah Parsons looking for new deals before the season, if the NCAA should follow Deion Sanders' advice about changing some college football rules, if the Red Sox are better off without Rafael Devers, MLB's Home Run Derby, and more. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/overreactionmonday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/whatthefootball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Jim Jackson Show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices