Podcast appearances and mentions of Don Mattingly

On this week's episode, we discuss a burning hot stove that saw Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz leave the Mets for the Orioles and Dodgers, and Kyle Schwarber re-signing with the Phillies. We also discuss an extension for Maikel Garcia, new homes for Robert Suarez (Braves) Jorge Polanco (Mets) Kenley Jansen (Tigers) Tyler Rogers (Blue Jays) and others, extensions for Robby Thompson, Mark Shapiro, and Stephen Vogt, Rocco Badelli joining the Dodgers front office and Don Mattingly joining the Phillies. To wrap up, we look back on the Angels 2001 draft of all pitchers.

College football chaos! Brent dives into the controversy around Notre Dame's College Football Playoff snub and their decision to skip the Pop Tart Bowl, unpacking what it means for the future of meaningless bowl games and the tradition-rich sport. Plus, he tackles baseball's Hall of Fame snubs, questions Jeff Kent's induction, and debates whether stars like Don Mattingly and Barry Bonds truly belong. Brent also gives his take on the Toronto Blue Jays' uncertain future with Bo Bichette in free agency and how player loyalty and team chemistry impact winning. All that, some shenanigans, and advice for pod listeners to grab a hoodie and some Righteous Felon Jerky. Brought to you by Belly Up Sports, Seatgeek, and Righteous Felon.

Czabe welcomes MR X to the pod, as they go through some of the idiotic decisions, brutally bad instant replay calls, laughable "concussion awareness protocol" in the NFL and more. Also Mr. X weighs in on the Selection Committee. Czabe points out how what they are trying to do is actually impossible. Also replay is the *cause* of so many of these stupid rules. The Raiders bad beat. Portnoy goes too far. Fire Kevin Stefanski. Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy snubbed. MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura Frames and use my code CZABE for a great deal: https://auraframes.com* Check out CBDfx and use my code CZABE for a great deal: https://cbdfx.com* Check out FRE and use my code LISTEN20 for a great deal: https://frepouch.com* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/CZABE* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/CZABE* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/czabeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The annual baseball Winter Meetings were quiet — until suddenly they weren't. Within a span of minutes, news broke that the Philadelphia Phillies had re-signed Kyle Schwarber, bringing him back to the City of Brotherly Love. While the move wasn't entirely surprising, it was the news that followed that left the baseball world shaking.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Edwin Díaz away from the New York Mets to a three-year, $69 million contract, taking the trumpets out west. The move fills a much-needed void in the Dodgers' bullpen and has people wondering if it could be key to a potential three-peat.Later, Jake and Jordan talk about the Phillies bringing Schwarber back and why it made sense for them to commit five years and $150 million. They also discuss Philadelphia giving manager Rob Thomson a contract extension and speculate about the possibility of Don Mattingly joining as a bench coach to support the veteran skipper. 1:25 – Dodgers sign Edwin Díaz9:42 – How this affects the Mets19:00 – Phillies re-sign Kyle Schwarber31:00 – Rob Thomson gets an extension Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

BT & Sal launch into a heated discussion on whether Pete Alonso is on a Hall of Fame trajectory, starting with a hilarious detour into baseball slang like "dry humping" and "blue ball" in the bullpen. The main event focuses on Alonso's career production, with Tierney arguing that if Pete reaches 500 home runs and 1,200+ RBIs—a feat they calculate is within reach if he averages 40 HRs for the next four years—he's a guaranteed Hall of Famer. Sal pushes back on the "massive assumption" of sustained elite production into his late 30s, citing historical trends among post-PED era players. Both hosts agree on the irony that while they debate his Cooperstown credentials, the Mets' apparent low-ball offers (a 3-year extension) are "absurd," increasing the risk that Alonso could hit his 500th home run in another uniform—a heartbreaking outcome for the franchise. The debate includes a comparison of Alonso's reliability versus the spectacular but shorter peak of Don Mattingly.

It's an important, new, Davey Mac Sports Program episode as ESPN is squarely in the crosshairs and we're taking aim!   Join "East Side" Dave McDonald, along with musical director Roy Harter and producer Bobby Tamburro, as they break down ESPN's decades-long descent into corruption.   ESPN is dirty...and the Dave Man will expose them on this episode.   The Notre Dame snub opened ESPN to all kinds of (justified) allegations of favoritism, conflict of interests, underhanded dealings, and simply corrupt behavior by the so-called "Sports Leader."   We show how Notre Dame was systematically screwed by ESPN, the CFP Selection Committee, the SEC, and the ACC...and that the entire conspiracy was clearly directed by ESPN themselves.   We talk about ESPN going into the toilet, Paul Finebaum looking like a ventriloquist puppet with Progeria, Kirk Herbstreit being a bad guy, and then play Pat McAfee's new song, "Dookie."   The guys also discuss a crazy incident between the Knicks and Magic yesterday, the Era Committee keeping Don Mattingly out of the Baseball Hall of Fame, and much more!   It's a big and valuable DMSP episode (#413) that you need to hear today!   BOOM!

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are back for the week to cover MLB's winter meetings! They go through the Blue Jays' early offseason moves, what free agents they'd be willing to part with, the need for a closer, and back-up plans if the team can't bring Bo Bichette back. MLB Network insider Jon Morosi joins the show (16:00) from the winter meetings in Orlando to discuss Jeff Kent's selection to the Baseball Hall of Fame and whether voters will ever change tunes on Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds and Don Mattingly. Then, Morosi shares his impressions of the trade talks in Orlando, where the Blue Jays fit into the conversations surrounding big-name relievers, and what contracts for Bo, Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger might look like. Finally, Jeff and Kevin discuss the contract status of the Jays' front office personnel and review some of the early offseason moves around the majors.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.

The "Call of the Day" segment begins with Sal wishing BT a "happy anniversary," marking one year since the Mets signed Juan Soto to a massive $765 million deal. BT wastes no time, rubbing in the Mets' 83-win failure and the fact the Yankees made the playoffs anyway, proving you can't win in the offseason. The conversation shifts to the Winter Meetings, discussing Pete Alonso meeting with the Red Sox and Orioles, fueling speculation that the Mets' "hard line" of a three-year deal could push the Polar Bear out. The hosts then pivot to a fiery debate on PEDs and the Hall of Fame, agreeing with Buster Olney that current Hall of Famers are cowardly for not confessing their own use, which would finally clear the way for Bonds, Clemens, and A-Rod. Finally, a controversial caller challenges the legacy of Don Mattingly, prompting BT to passionately defend "Donnie Baseball" as the most beloved New York athlete of his lifetime, arguing his career was cut short by injury, not performance.

BT unleashes an impassioned rant over the Hall of Fame Veterans Committee disrespecting Don Mattingly, who received a shocking six votes despite his peak dominance and "contribution to the game." Tierney is furious that his all-time favorite player, a high-character star, is continually overlooked while other players with flawed résumés get in. Sal shifts gears to his chaotic weekend: a mad dash to Santaland at Macy's and the Rockefeller Tree where he battled crowds, strollers, and the clock for his family's annual picture. The hosts wrap up with the "Call of the Day," where Sal sarcastically wishes BT a "happy anniversary" of the Mets' massive Juan Soto signing—a reminder that you "can't win in the off-season." They also debate Buster Olney's call for Hall of Famers to admit to PED use to clear the way for Bonds and Clemens.

BT & Sal kick off a fiery hour, celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Juan Soto signing to prove you "can't win the offseason." The Mets focus shifts to David Stearns' controversial reluctance to give long-term deals to free-agent pitchers, with Sal arguing for trade targets like Tarik Skubal instead of overpaying for "non-aces." In a stunning take, the hosts declare the Jets' brutal loss to the Dolphins is "GOOD" for the franchise, dramatically improving their Colts' draft pick value for a franchise QB. The Yankees are slammed for focusing on irrelevant Sonny Gray history instead of signing Cody Bellinger and Kwan. Other hot topics include: an impassioned rant over the Hall of Fame Veterans Committee's disgraceful six votes for Don Mattingly; a hilarious dissection of "The Bald Look," side "wings," and producer Hoff's viral sweatpants bulge; and an attack on Giants' rookie Abdul Carter's lack of accountability amid off-field issues. The show wraps with Sal detailing his chaotic trip to Santaland and a debate on PED confessions for Hall of Famers.

BT & Sal go off on the Veterans Committee's shocking decision to once again deny Don Mattingly election to the Hall of Fame, especially after he received an embarrassing six total votes. Tierney, Mattingly's all-time favorite player, is perplexed and enraged, questioning how his former peers on the panel (like Ozzie Smith and Robin Yount) could overlook a player who was undeniably the best in baseball for several seasons, was a "steward of the game," and has an "incredible level of character." The debate quickly shifts to the hypocrisy of the selection process, contrasting Mattingly's brief but brilliant career and clean record with the enshrinement of players like Jeff Kent, who lacked the same accolades, raising the central question: Why are players with "legitimate holes" in their resumes getting in while Mattingly gets disrespect? The hosts lament that Mattingly's prime is now so distant, it's becoming a reference point "40 years" in the past.

"From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am-10am on 90.3FM WHPC Garden City, New York.  Streaming at www.nccradio.org.  The show is hosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard and this week they talk about how Don Mattingly was ignored again for the Baseball Hall of Fame, The Men's World Cup countdown has begun and the Metropolitan Division is the toughest division in the NHL

Contemporary Era Baseball Hall of Fame BallotWith Winter Meetings under way in Orlando, it's once again time to talk about the Hall of Fame. Eight players are on the ballot for Contemporary Era: Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Gary Sheffield, Carlos Delgado, Jeff Kent, Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy, and Fernando Valenzuela. Results of the committee vote will be released Sunday 12/7 at 7:30 pm ET. In this episode, we will discuss the cases for each of these worthy candidate. We'll explain who we'd personally vote for, and then try to predict who, if anybody, will be enshrined in Cooperstown.Audio clips from MLB.comValenzuela's CG in '81 WS - ABC Howard Cosell and Al MichaelsValenzuela's No-hitter in '90 - LAD Vin ScullyMurphy's 300th Homer - TurnerMattingly's ALDS in '95 - ESPN Gary ThorneDelgado's 4 HR day - TORKent's NLCS Walk-off - HOU Milo HamiltonSheffield's 500th HR - SNY Gary CohenAs always, shout out to Baseball Reference and SABR for statistics, box scores, background information, and much, much more.Catch you next time,P.C.O.

Who Belongs in the 2025 Contemporary National Baseball HOF Class | Once Upon A Pastime Series | Baseball History Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Carlos Delgado, Jeff Kent, Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy, Gary Sheffield and Fernando Valenzuela are up for the vote and need 75% of the vote (16 voters) to be inducted into the 2025 National Baseball HOF. Who deserves in, and who has dark clouds looming over their induction? We'll discuss that and more with LIVE Chat. Your host Mac Magee, Braves Country Radio play-by-play broadcaster and Braves/MLB historian, will discuss this very important subject and pose other questions that few are willing to add to this argument. Our 'Once Upon A Pastime Series' is a historical look at our great game of baseball. We will react to questions and comments. We can't wait to see you there. A LIVE show that we will re We can't wait to see you there. /*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/* Who Belongs in the 2025 Contemporary National Baseball HOF Class | Once Upon A Pastime Series | Baseball History Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Carlos Delgado, Jeff Kent, Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy, Gary Sheffield and Fernando Valenzuela are up for the vote and need 75% of the vote (16 voters) to be inducted into the 2025 National Baseball HOF. Who deserves in, and who has dark clouds looming over their induction? We'll discuss that and more with LIVE Chat. Your host Mac Magee, Braves Country Radio play-by-play broadcaster and Braves/MLB historian, will discuss this very important subject and pose other questions that few are willing to add to this argument. Our 'Once Upon A Pastime Series' is a historical look at our great game of baseball. We will react to questions and comments. We can't wait to see you there. A LIVE show that we will re We can't wait to see you there. /*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*

There aren't many debates hotter than who should and shouldn't be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. While members of the BBWAA are tasked with voting on the standard ballot, the veterans committee votes on a smaller ballot to determine whether those who fell through the cracks will ultimately achieve baseball immortality.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the committee of 16 former players, executives, and members of the media who will ultimately decide whether some of the biggest and most controversial names in baseball will be elected into the Hall of Fame. While players like Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy hope that their time in the league will help their nomination, for players like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, this could be their last chance to be voted in.Later, Jake and Jordan welcome nine-year veteran and current free-agent pitcher Lucas Giolito as he discusses what going through free agency is like, his thoughts on his time with the 2025 Boston Red Sox, how Garrett Crochet changed following his contract extension and what plans Lucas has for his post-MLB days. Then the guys talk about three players making their way back to MLB following their time in Japan, discuss the Colorado Rockies hiring a general manager and make their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.3:14 — The Opener: Hall of Fame veterans committee20:20 — Lucas Giolito joins the show!32:40 — Thoughts on the 2025 Red Sox55:37 — The future for Giolito1:00:48 — Around the League1:10:47 — The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

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

"I Have Failed You": What Augie Garrido's Rant Actually Teaches About Coaching Kids Deven recaps the ABCA Youth Summit in Austin, revealing Pitch Smart 2.0 is actively being developed by MLB with universal pitch counts and app-based reporting. The coalition includes PBR, Perfect Game, and Little League, with cross-platform tracking for workload, coach certifications, and ejection histories. New Aspen Institute data exposes the crisis: a 6.9% gap between new players (41% annually) and kids who quit (35%)—a dangerously thin margin. Deven connects this to travel baseball Instagram jokes and MLB injury data (60%+ UCL surgeries on high schoolers and younger), arguing the sport faces a death spiral if public perception remains "injurious and family-hostile." He shares insights from visiting UT Austin with Coach Schloss, Tulo, and Coach Box: multi-sport matters for solving different athletic problems not acquiring skills, SEC coaches "coach the PO out of pitchers" for athleticism, and "season logistics are your kid's growth plate." Deven introduces UT's hero-hardship-highlight trust-building exercise and unpacks Augie Garrido's famous rant, focusing on the accountability line "I have failed you" rather than criminalizing kids' mistakes. The episode closes with self-assessment feedback loops using Jay Fletcher's viral 4-year-old videos, contrasting feedback-driven environments with forcing kids into Don Mattingly mechanics they lack the strength to execute.Timestamps00:00 – Intro, AxeBat code & new local training partnerships02:56 – ABCA Summit recap: Pitch Smart 2.0 in progress with MLB10:08 – Workload units, universal reporting & cross-platform coalition17:45 – The 6.9% gap: 41% new, 35% quit—leaky bucket crisis22:01 – Travel baseball moms, injury stats & death spiral threat27:25 – Fastpitch 300+ pitches: fatigue doesn't care about gender30:17 – Average umpire age 47: no next generation coming31:57 – UT visit: Schloss, Box, Tulo on multi-sport & athleticism38:52 – "They coach the PO out"—why 12U specialists are backwards41:04 – "Season logistics are your kid's growth plate"44:28 – Hero-hardship-highlight: vulnerability builds trust47:00 – Augie Garrido: "I have failed you" accountability lesson53:41 – Self-assessment feedback vs. criminalizing mistakes01:02:11 – Don Mattingly mechanics vs. feedback-driven environments01:05:01 – Outro: guest coming, training optionsLinksStart training with Driveline now with Academy Flex:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/academy-flex/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Develop bat speed with our Youth Power Bat for just $99!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/youth-power-trainer/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skills That Scale: The Complete Youth Baseball Training Manual is out now!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/skills-that-scale-training-manual/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Train bat speed and barrel accuracy with our Youth Underload Smash bat - just $79!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/youth-underload-smash-bat/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⬇️ Host ⬇️Deven Morgan ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/devenmorgan ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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! 

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 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 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 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. 

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!

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!