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00:00 - 10:38 - Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox joins the show! Greg and Mo discuss the hot start to the Colts season, the best start in Mo’s time in Indy. Mo also talks about the addition of Tyler Warren, and the impact that has had on the team. 10:39 - 22:49 - Former MLB relief pitcher Drew Storen joins Greg! Drew and Greg talk about Drew’s Keanu Reeves story! Drew and Greg then discuss the MLB playoffs! 22:50 - 36:46 - Chris Denari, the television voice of the Indiana Pacers, joins the show ahead of their preseason opener tonight against the Timberwolves! Greg and Chris reflect on last year’s incredible run, and what the team will look like this year with Tyrese Haliburton on the mend from his torn Achilles.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 22:22– JMV is out and Greg Rakestraw is in on the Tuesday edition of The Ride! Greg kicks things off by talking about the Colts and their 4-1 and start! He also discusses the Browns trading Joe Flacco to the Bengals! 22:23 – 38:43 – Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox joins the show! Greg and Mo discuss the hot start to the Colts season, the best start in Mo’s time in Indy. Mo also talks about the addition of Tyler Warren, and the impact that has had on the team. 38:44 – 45:58 – Greg answers some questions and comments on the text line! 45:59 – 1:09:29 – Former MLB relief pitcher Drew Storen joins Greg! Drew and Greg talk about Drew’s Keanu Reeves story! Drew and Greg then discuss the MLB playoffs! 1:09:30 – 1:24:05 – Chris Denari, the television voice of the Indiana Pacers, joins the show ahead of their preseason opener tonight against the Timberwolves! Greg and Chris reflect on last year’s incredible run, and what the team will look like this year with Tyrese Haliburton on the mend from his torn Achilles. 1:24:06 – 1:30:31 – Greg talks about Cowboys owner Jerry Jones getting fired $250,000 for giving Jets fans the middle finger after the Dallas win on Sunday. 1:30:31 – 1:54:26 – Greg kicks off the final hour with some phone calls from listeners of the show! 1:54:27 – 2:02:59 – Greg takes more calls and questions from listeners of the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MLB pitcher and guest picker on God Bless Football Joba Chamberlain joins the show to talk about what is wrong with the Yankees after losing in embarrassing fashion to the Blue Jays. Joba gives his thoughts on Nebraska Football and tells us what the worst thing he has heard a fan say to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt reacted to the end of the Pirates season and some of the changes they have made. Matt gave his thoughts on the return of Ben Cherington for 2026. He thinks it is ‘inevitable' that the team trades Mitch Keller to get some offense on this roster. Chris had Matt react to some of the comments from Travis Williams with the media. Matt posed a good question back to Chris about big market versus small market in Major League Baseball.

The Pirates parted ways with a few coaches yesterday, including Oscar Marin, who was the leader of one of the best pitching staffs in baseball. Should Matt Hague be safe as the hitting coach after a historically bad offensive year? The guys wondered if there was something behind the scenes with Marin and if he didn't get the support of Paul Skenes or other guys on the staff. The Fan vs The Fans. Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt reacted to the end of the Pirates season and some of the changes they have made. Matt gave his thoughts on the return of Ben Cherington for 2026. He thinks it is ‘inevitable' that the team trades Mitch Keller to get some offense on this roster. Chris had Matt react to some of the comments from Travis Williams with the media. Matt posed a good question back to Chris about big market versus small market in Major League Baseball.

In this hour of VSiN PrimeTime, Tim Murray and Matt Youmans follow the line moves for the Monday Night Football doubleheader. Former MLB player Chris Gimenez joins the show to preview the MLB Wild Card series starting Tuesday.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 - 15:54 - JMV talks to voice of the Las Vegas Raiders Jason Horowitz about the Raiders loss to the Bears, their rough start to the season, and the upcoming matchup against the Colts in Indianapolis on Sunday! 15:55 - 36:19 - Former MLB player Tucker Barnhart joins the show as the MLB Playoffs get underway! Tucker and JMV discuss the MLB playoff experience, some of the games on the slate for today, and more! 36:20 - 47:36 - Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg and JMV discuss their Cincinati Reds and their postseason outlook. They then switch to IU Football, and the gritty win over Iowa. Greg and JMV then recap the Colts loss to the Rams, and look ahead to the showdown with the Raiders on Sunday!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 26:29 – JMV begins the show by talking about the current criticism being leveled at WNBA leadership by its players, the Colts loss to the Rams (and the comments made by head coach Shane Steichen and others about some of the mistakes made), Myles Turner and his most recent comments, and IU Football and their gritty win over Iowa! 26:30 – 42:29 – Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg and JMV discuss their Cincinati Reds and their postseason outlook. They then switch to IU Football, and the gritty win over Iowa. Greg and JMV then recap the Colts loss to the Rams, and look ahead to the showdown with the Raiders on Sunday! 42:30 – 46:25 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour by reacting to Napheesa Collier’s comments on the WNBA leadership. 46:26 – 1:09:36 – Former MLB player Tucker Barnhart joins the show as the MLB Playoffs get underway! Tucker and JMV discuss the MLB playoff experience, some of the games on the slate for today, and more! 1:09:37 – 1:21:59 – JMV reads some questions and comments from listeners about AD Mitchell, the WNBA, and more! 1:22:00 – 1:28:55 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour by previewing tonight’s decisive Game 5 in the WNBA Sem Finals between the Fever and the Aces. 1:28:56 – 1:52:40 – JMV talks to voice of the Las Vegas Raiders Jason Horowitz about the Raiders loss to the Bears, their rough start to the season, and the upcoming matchup against the Colts in Indianapolis on Sunday! 1:52:41 – 2:05:45 – Chris Hagan from FOX59 joins the show from Las Vegas ahead of the Fever’s Game 5 showdown with the Aces! 2:05:46 – 2:12:48 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast, we have former MLB pitchers Josh Lindblom and Scott Linebrink interviewing each other as they discuss faith, family, baseball and representing Christ in the big leagues. Topics include: - Intro (03:25)- Taming the tongue in baseball (04:48)- Scott's Spring Training story on our representing Jesus well (14:46)- Discipleship within the clubhouse (16:45)- Navigating youth sports as a parent (31:11)- Matt and Jason recap the conversation (37:01)Special thanks to our partnership with ⁠⁠⁠Athletes in Action⁠⁠⁠. For only $22 a month, you can put a Bible in the hands of three athletes -- every single month.  When you sign up with a monthly gift of $22, you'll also receive a free copy of the Increase, our 52 week devotional. Simply text SPORTS to 71326  to help provide Bibles to athletes today. Just Imagine how much this gift could change an athlete's life! So text SPORTS to 71326, that's S-P-O-R-T-S TO 71326  to help now or visit http://athletesinaction.org/spectrum ... Message and data rates may apply. Available to U.S. addresses only.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/

Former MLB closer Rob Dibble on the Dodgers bullpen struggles and the mental makeup you need to be a reliever in the Big Leagues. Top Story of the Day on the Dodgers. Dead and Alive Guy Birthday fo the Day. 

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt said he didn't really have walk-out music during his playing days. Paul Skenes is making his final start of the season tonight – would Matt rather have an ERA under 2 or a winning record? Matt wants to see the Pirates play to win tonight for the integrity of the game and the playoff race in the National League. Will Don Kelly be a selling point to free agents in the offseason?

Brady is stuck in Houston for another day, but after the Mariners sweep the Astros, he doesn't mind! What was it like to watch this series in person, and what does it mean to the fans and players?Furthermore, we talk about how big Saturday night was in terms of what Gabe Speier and Victor Robles did, and Speier joins us from the M's clubhouse.Also, Brady is joined on the infield by former MLB outfielder Doug Glanville, who was calling the game for ESPN Radio. What does he think about the M's being so homer-dependent?And, what do we think happens with Bryan Woo and is there a bullpen controversy brewing?

9/21/25 - Dr. Jacobs Interviews Former MLB Closer Tom "Flash" Gordon by Dr. Andrew Jacobs

THE FARR SIDE. We recap Clayton Kershaw retiring with the Dodgers at the end of the season. He will be making his final regular season start with the Dodgers tomorrow. We take more calls to react to Clayton Kershaw. GUEST Jennifer Hiramoto economic development executive director in the City of Ontario. GUEST. Former MLB player and world series champ with the Dodgers Steve Sax joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. The guys wanted to ask Matt about the Karen-like fan at the Phillies game that took a ball from a man and his son. Matt talked about some unruly fans and some of the difficulties he faced in his playing days. What kind of strides could the Pirates take in free agency and do you have faith in Bob Nutting making those moves? How much pressure is on Ben Cherington this offseason?

Juan Thornhill admitted that the defense wasn't ready for Justin Fields. How? The guys said the declaration of this defense being the best ever is already dead on arrival. How was a Mike Tomlin defense not ready for Fields? The incentives have been released for Cam Heyward and his new contract, and they do not look very good for Cam. Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. The guys wanted to ask Matt about the Karen-like fan at the Phillies game that took a ball from a man and his son. Matt talked about some unruly fans and some of the difficulties he faced in his playing days. What kind of strides could the Pirates take in free agency and do you have faith in Bob Nutting making those moves? How much pressure is on Ben Cherington this offseason? Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike expected the Dolphins to be bad and he saw this coming. He believes Tyreek Hill will be this year's version of Davante Adams because Miami will be very bad heading into the trade deadline. Mike told the guys about Hill's value and background taking a hit due to the domestic violence claim currently against him. Mike explained the incentives of the Cam Heyward deal to the guys and they don't understand what all of the hoopla was about. Mike told the guys Chris Boswell is confident he will end up being the highest-paid kicker in the game, but the business (the team) wants to wait to pay its employee. Mike thinks Jabrill Peppers getting cut from the Patriots was a fit/scheme issue and don't think the Steelers are getting damaged goods here. Mike, a proud West Virginia man, is happy he won't be able to watch the Backyard Brawl on Saturday.

Send us a textOn this episode we have former MLB RHP Braden Bristo....Braden comes on to talk about his college career, grind in the minors, MLB Debut, the cutter, his pitching site Fitruvian.Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

TIP OR NO TIP. Producer Funches throws some questions out to the guys and we answer either yes or no to the respective question. Travis's high school teammate & former MLB player Mark Smith joins the show. HOT & COLD. SHOP TALK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Roethlisberger thinks the Steelers are built to win a Super Bowl. The guys can't disagree more. Can they even win a playoff game? The Steelers are underdogs in 11 games this season. Poni thinks the Steelers will, technically, exceed expectations before dropping his record bomb on us. He has the Steelers finishing 7-10 this season and a pick in the top 10 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt talked about the level of amazement he has watching Shohei Ohtani play baseball, who is slated to pitch tonight or tomorrow against the Pirates. How much more does he have to do to have a real argument as greatest player in baseball history? Matt gave a lot of credit to Don Kelly for having this team play at a .500 level since taking over as manager. The guys asked Matt about an awkward pitcher-catcher situation from last night in Houston. Donny Football Debrief – Some fantasy football fun with our company fantasy draft tonight.

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt talked about the level of amazement he has watching Shohei Ohtani play baseball, who is slated to pitch tonight or tomorrow against the Pirates. How much more does he have to do to have a real argument as greatest player in baseball history? Matt gave a lot of credit to Don Kelly for having this team play at a .500 level since taking over as manager. The guys asked Matt about an awkward pitcher-catcher situation from last night in Houston.

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers all the top headlines in the news today including the Minneapolis Church Shooting and a statement from the family of 8-year-old Fletcher, remembering his life and calling for healing; Governor Wes Moore's Bronze Star controversy and questions over Moore falsely listing a Bronze Star in 2006, years before officially receiving it; Texas Politics and Former MLB player Mark Teixeira announces run for Congress in District 21; New York City politics & crime, Mayor Eric Adams being criticized for missing Al Sharpton's march on Wall Street, Andrew Cuomo being criticized for crime policies and absence from the march, coverage of candidate Zohran Mamdani (Democratic Socialist) leading fundraising and polling, but facing criticism over DSA's misdemeanor policy, and Curtis Sliwa (Republican mayoral candidate) attacking Mamdani's funding sources and crime stance, calling for DOJ investigation. Anthony D'Esposito, Curtis Sliwa, K.T. McFarland, Norm Coleman & Joe Tacopina join Sid on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we sit down with Ben Potenziano, former PBATS Executive Board member and longtime MLB athletic trainer with the Giants, Pirates and Marlins, who now serves as an athletic trainer on the PGA Tour. Ben shares insights from his years in professional baseball, the unique demands of transitioning to golf, and what it takes to keep elite athletes performing at their best across two very different sports.For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

A retired three-time All-Star and World Series champion is running for Congress. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Bill opened the show by explaining why the most avid and vocal fans of Shedeur Sanders will actually be the ones to hurt his career before discussing why the Bengals were the big winner in the pay raise they gave to Trey Hendrickson for this season. Ryan then gives Bill his review of the US Open after attending the tennis grand slam major in person on Monday night. Former MLB reliever CJ Nitkowski joined the show to kick off hour two, where he discussed how the AL MVP race should be decided and if health or momentum matter more for a team heading into the postseason. Buy or Sell was next as Bill answered if Arch Manning has to be a top 5 quarterback in college football in order for Texas to win the national championship and if Ohio State is soft for reportedly banning Dave Portnoy from their stadium. Bill ends the show by diving more into the reported Big Ten ban of Portnoy from their stadiums and the real reason for the conference's anger towards the media personality.

Former MLB and Blue Jays Pitcher Jason Grilli joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays' playoff quest, experiencing a high energy moments, Toronto's starting rotation strengths, George Springer's incredible season, Eric Lauer's shift to the bullpen and more.

Ben Roethlisberger thinks that Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf could potentially be special. Poni points out that Ben wanted Mitch Trubisky to be the guy over both Rudolph and Pickett. Ben also said afterwards that Pickett could be great. Poni says that 1100 yards and 8 touchdowns for DK Metcalf would not be a special season. Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt says that his call-up was similar to that of Bubba Chandler today, however that Padres team that called him up was a World Series team, and not a last place team. Clement says that he struggled his last few months in Triple A, just like Chandler did. He also says that moving from a starter to a bullpen arm is a big adjustment. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike says that he thinks Rodgers should be playing in the preseason due to the hostile environment week 1 at his former home. He also says that this is just part of the Aaron Rodgers experience. Mike says it was smart for Heyward to start practicing so that he can avoid injury in the regular season.

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt says that his call-up was similar to that of Bubba Chandler today, however that Padres team that called him up was a World Series team, and not a last place team. Clement says that he struggled his last few months in Triple A, just like Chandler did. He also says that moving from a starter to a bullpen arm is a big adjustment.

Former MLB outfielder Jeff Francoeur joins The Locker Room weekly to give his take on the Braves and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 304 features former Major League Baseball player, Jim Gosger with guest co-host, Anthony Marasco and the Seattle Butcher's Wife, Misty Banchero with guest co-host, Doug Scheiding Jim Gosger played in the major leagues for 10 seasons between 1963 and 1974, for five different teams primarily as an outfielder.  The teams included the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City/Oakland Athletics, Seattle Pilots, New York Mets, and Montreal Expos.  Jim played baseball in a fascinating Era with some teams which have either moved or changed names, as well as with some outstanding players.  His stories from 10 major league seasons are both fascinating and funny and we are honored to have him share them.   Misty Banchero has established her brand as the Seattle Butcher's Wife.  Her mission is to share her journey and to inspire more women to step up to the grill.  Misty's journey into live fire cooking began when she married into a third-generation butcher family.  With a deep appreciation for barbecue and meat preparation, Misty shares her knowledge and tips on cooking techniques, seasoning, and the best practices for grilling and smoking meats.   We recommend you go to Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/   We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq

Send us a textOn this episode we have former MLB LHP Bobby Cramer... Bobby comes on the show to talk about his unique journey to the bigs, college career, having to go the Indy ball route, MLB debut, playing overseas, sidearm pitching Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn

Andy starts with the free food bonanza in Milwaukee. (17:47) Kurt Warner on why some QBs today could use a development path like his. (36:08) Former MLB umpire Joe West makes the case against robo umpires, and Frank Thomas on playing clean in the steroid era. 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.

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. We reacted to the Pirates-Brewers series, which resulted in a sweep. How do the Brewers keep doing it? Matt talked about the culture created in Milwaukee as the Brewers are about to make the playoffs for the 7th time in 8 seasons. Matt said it all starts with a star and building great, in-house talent. He also lauded the signings and trades made to make the team in Milwaukee what it is. Matt talked about the wear and tear of the mind that could happen as a starting pitcher. The guys asked Matt about Oneil Cruz going downhill since the All Star Break.

ESPN has taken an interesting route to the Cam Heyward discussion. Why didn't Heyward take a ‘prove it' deal last year? Poni doesn't think anything is solved soon and thinks the crowd reaction on Saturday night will be interesting. We also had a gripe with the Steelers countdown, sighting Artie Burns as a ‘fan favorite.' Is Kraig at fault? Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. We reacted to the Pirates-Brewers series, which resulted in a sweep. How do the Brewers keep doing it? Matt talked about the culture created in Milwaukee as the Brewers are about to make the playoffs for the 7th time in 8 seasons. Matt said it all starts with a star and building great, in-house talent. He also lauded the signings and trades made to make the team in Milwaukee what it is. Matt talked about the wear and tear of the mind that could happen as a starting pitcher. The guys asked Matt about Oneil Cruz going downhill since the All Star Break. Bucco Minute – The Pirates were swept by the Brewers in Milwaukee.

Former MLB star David Justice made headlines by opening up about his marriage to Halle Berry. Justice said that Berry proposed to him and candidly revealing it ended because “she didn’t cook or clean”—and reflecting that “therapy might have saved the marriage.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let's step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let's get the good and the gold from today's guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.Scott Linebrink: Follower of Jesus. Husband to Kelly. Father to Ellie & Abby. Former MLB pitcher. Serving at Pro Athletes Outreach. Host of Get in the Game podcast.

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt says that it is frustrating for fans to have to trust Ben Cherington's decisions on certain trade packages. The rumor was that Cherington turned down a package headlined by Eduardo Tait to take the Flores package instead. Clement mentions that Flores fits the Paul Skenes timeline and Tait does not. He also says that the numbers that Skenes has put up his first two years have never been seen before. Matt says that it would make sense for Skenes to sign a contract with the Pirates early in his career for security, and then he can go and make a ton of money elsewhere afterwards.

Will Howard will miss the entire preseason, per the reports of a broken hand. It's probably good Poni is off today. We acknowledge that it does suck for Howard because this was his big shot to show the Steelers if he had anything, even if we have to take preseason results with a grain of salt. Chris said there is no shame in being a career backup if you were chosen in the 6th round. It robs Howard of some important reps, but this should have never prohibited the Steelers from their plan in 2026. Where did Howard rank for you among guys you were excited to watch on Saturday? Does this injury take the expectations for Howard back down to earth? Poni thinks he jinxed Will Howard when he took him in Black and Gold Auction House. A commenter paid $10 to comment on Youtube that Dom should produce a double header. A caller thought he was talking to both Donny and Poni before he realized it was Mullsy. Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt says that it is frustrating for fans to have to trust Ben Cherington's decisions on certain trade packages. The rumor was that Cherington turned down a package headlined by Eduardo Tait to take the Flores package instead. Clement mentions that Flores fits the Paul Skenes timeline and Tait does not. He also says that the numbers that Skenes has put up his first two years have never been seen before. Matt says that it would make sense for Skenes to sign a contract with the Pirates early in his career for security, and then he can go and make a ton of money elsewhere afterwards.

Former MLB player Cody Decker joins Jake to talk Yankees and Mets before the trade deadline hits at 6! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker continue the game-day edition following the Blue Jays' 16-4 loss to the Baltimore Orioles in the first leg of their doubleheader. Former MLB general manager and executive Thad Levine stops by (1:39) to share a front office's perspective on the lead-up to the trade deadline, Ross Atkins' reputation in trade talks, and the Twins' direction. Then, Jeff and Kevin react live to the Jays acquiring reliever Seranthony Dominguez from the Orioles for prospect Juaron Watts-Brown. Later, The Athletic's Jayson Stark (26:11) shares what Dominguez brings to Toronto, discusses his time at Sunday's Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and projects what could come from MLB's investigation into Emmanuel Clase.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.

Former MLB general manager Steve Phillips joined Shan and RJ to discuss the Rangers' hot streak and what they should prioritize ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

Former MLB manager and No. 1 overall pick Phil Nevin sits down to reflect on decades of baseball stories, from being mentored by Tony Gwynn to coaching superstars like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. Nevin shares what it was like being drafted first overall, working with legends, and adapting to the game as it's changed through analytics, year-round training, and modern player development.Nevin opens up about his time in the Texas Rangers clubhouse, giving away a full playoff share so a teammate could chase a golf dream, and even paying for a stadium parking attendant's surgery—highlighting the side of baseball most fans never see. He talks about the humility of working with grounds crews, cracking open the coldest beer in the stadium, and the staged phone call that made him the top pick in 1992.The conversation dives deep into the wisdom of Tony Gwynn, who could predict at-bats before they happened, and how Nevin carries those lessons into coaching. He shares his view on leadership, raising sons in baseball, and why good managers treat players with respect but not necessarily the same. From his kicking days in college football to his own gout stories, Nevin keeps it real.You'll also hear behind-the-scenes stories about his coaching days with the Yankees and Angels, including pulling Shohei aside to talk sleep schedules, coaching Judge during his record-breaking run, and how Ohtani's mentality separates him from everyone else. He breaks down the challenges of player development today, coaching third base, dealing with umpires like Angel Hernandez, and knowing when to bite your tongue as a manager.-------------------------HostsEric Hosmer /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @hosmer305⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Moustakas /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@moosetacos8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Peter Moylan / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@petermoylan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Su'a /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @justinsua⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interact with the Diggin' Deep Crew on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertising & Partnership inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠diggindeep@moonballmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MoonBall Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast

Danny Serafini, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, has been convicted of murdering his father-in-law, as a California court revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MLB exec David P. Samson joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss the business decisions behind some of the biggest stories of the MLB All-Star event. David explains why choices being made around the Tampa Bay Rays are big mistakes.

Joe West, former MLB Umpire, joined The Locker Room and talked about how he got started as an umpire, some of his favorite ejections, Joe tells a funny story about Jeff Francoeur and hears a story Jeff told about Joe and Andruw Jones earlier in the show, his run-ins with Hall of Famer and former Braves Manager Bobby Cox and much moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Scott Bradley, former Major League catcher and current Princeton head baseball coach, shares insights from his extensive baseball career. He discusses the early days of Ken Griffey Jr., the importance of summer leagues for player development, and the value of playing games over mere training. Scott emphasizes the need for youth engagement in baseball, the significance of education in athletics, and offers advice for aspiring players. He also highlights the innovative Bradley Baseball Gloves designed for young players and reflects on the success of his former players in the professional leagues.We thank Scott so much for his time. He's a friend of the show and we hope you enjoyed his insight on the game we all love. Make sure to send this to a friend that you think will love it!    Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC

Ever wonder what scouts actually think during the MLB Draft Combine? Former MLB scout Trevor Haley reveals insider perspectives that could change how families, players, and advisors approach the draft. If you're navigating the world of amateur baseball, this episode is a must-listen. Subscribe now and prepare smarter! What You'll Learn: What happens behind the scenes at the MLB Combine How scouts prepare and evaluate top 350 prospects Why interviews can matter more than on-field performance How players and families should handle pre-draft phone calls The importance of showing curiosity and authenticity in team meetings In this powerhouse episode, host Matt Hannaford sits down with former MLB scout Trevor Haley to demystify the high-stakes world of the MLB Draft Combine. They break down what organizations are really looking for—and it's not just spin rate and exit velocity. Trevor explains how interviews can become game-changers, sometimes even more impactful than on-field performance. Learn how meetings are structured, who players will face, and what kind of questions to expect. You'll also hear crucial advice for families and players: how to approach decision-making, what kind of impression really counts, and why being yourself can be your strongest asset. This isn't just about getting drafted—it's about being prepared for a big-league future. The conversation also dives into post-combine preparations, draft day chaos, and how signability plays a pivotal role. Whether you're a player, parent, or advisor, this episode provides an unfiltered look at the nuances of baseball's most scrutinized stage. It's about more than tools—it's about mindset, maturity, and making the right impression when it counts most. Enjoyed the behind-the-scenes insights? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode! Got draft questions? Drop them in the comments.

Stugotz and Taylor are in all their glory as they are in Lake Tahoe for the American Century Celebrity Championship golf tournament. Former MLB pitcher David Wells stops by to talk about why he hates the MLB now and especially it's commissioner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a full edition of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley on KMOX! The Cardinals had a rough weekend in Pittsburgh, and Matt reacts to that, along with looking ahead to a weekend series with the Cubs. We are joined by Scott Warmann, studio host for FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, and KMOX Sports contributor. Then, Max Bretos joins us to talk everything City SC, and St. Louis representing well, as the USMNT beat Guatemala last night. In hour two, Matt Pauley talks more Cardinals baseball, and what to do with Erick Fedde and Miles Mikolas as they continue to struggle in the Cardinals rotation. Former MLB catcher and Cardinals radio spanish broadcaster Bengie Molina joins us, and then we hear some audio cuts from Blues GM Doug Armstrong, as they have made a few offseason moves in the last week.

In hour two, Matt Pauley talks more Cardinals baseball, and what to do with Erick Fedde and Miles Mikolas as they continue to struggle in the Cardinals rotation. Former MLB catcher and Cardinals radio spanish broadcaster Bengie Molina joins us, and then we hear some audio cuts from Blues GM Doug Armstrong, as they have made a few offseason moves in the last week.

Episode 297 features former Major League Baseball player and executive, Ed Lynch, inventor of the BBQ Hooker, John Garcia with his son, Gabriel, and winner of Netflix's season two Barbecue Showdown, Thyron Mathews Ed Lynch was drafted by the Texas Rangers and after three years in their minor league system he was traded to the New York Mets and had the opportunity to play with several outstanding players, including Dwight "Doc" Gooden and The Franchise, Tom Seaver.  Ed was  eventually traded to the Chicago Cubs, which is where he ended his playing career.  Ed then made the decision to attend law school and shortly after graduating was back in baseball working as an executive.  There is nothing better than hearing stories from someone who lived his life as a player and an executive and has many opinions on the game of baseball.   John and Gabriel Garcia are a father and son combo.  John, the father, is the inventor of the BBQ Hooker, a device which is meant to be a better way to flip your various proteins while grilling.  We met them at the National BBQ Festival and were impressed by the device, but more than that we were impressed by John and Gabriel who are trying to "build a better mousetrap."  For more information on the BBQ Hooker go to https://firecookingtools.com/products/experience-hooking-up-at-the-grill Thyron Mathews is an award-winning barbecue chef and pitmaster, known for his appearances on Netflix's Barbecue Showdown, where he won the season two title. He is also the founder of T&T Barbecue and Catering in Iowa which he started with his wife, Terri. Thyron is originally from Royal, Florida, and his Southern roots heavily influence his BBQ style.  He made his way back to television as he is on the Food Network's sixth season of BBQ Brawl.  We met Thyron at the National BBQ Festival where he was cooking for a huge crowd, but still was able to spend some time with us.  We recommend you go to Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/   We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.   If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq