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Southern California is on fire.  It's gonna be the most devastation national disaster in US history and already the GOP and good god- fearing Christians making it worse by saying LA (So Cal) deserves it.    We recap Jacques' and buddies Wayne and Anthony's NYE's gigs as well as Mike Koutrobis' (and Gianni Saltalamacchia's) Nick's Gig.   Jacques also had the privilege of being at the Worcester Bravehearts / Woo Sox press conference this week where he sat with close friend, greatest voice of in-stadium host AND former CPP guest Rodney – to see announcement of Futures League game being played at Polar Park this July!   Joe talks some Zelda- Jacques talks NO Application on the 25k view clip of his rescue foster Trexi in her new wheel chair – Parenting tips and … more?   IG/FB: Carnivalpersonnelpodcast – TiKTok: JacquesFunny   Opening: Struggle by Beyond Id (on The Stovin' Years on Spotify)   Closing Song: Pepsi by Beyond Id (recorded live at WMFO Mikey D Show, on The Stovin' Years on Spotify)

The 2024 Futures League awards have been announced! Mark Quatrani of the Vermont Lake Monsters is this years Most Valuable Player. On the pitching side, Worcester Bravehearts Brady Stuart is your Pitcher of the Year. We are joined by both players on the Season 9 finale of Back to the Futures, where they discuss what it means to capture their respective awards, they reflect on the summer, talk about what they will bring back with them to school and more to wrap up the 2024 summer!

The Norwich Sea Unicorns have captured the 2024 Championship to win back to back titles. We are joined by General Manager Lee Walter Jr and head coach Kevin Murphy, who break down how special this team was and how they stayed poised and locked in all season long. We are also joined by the hero Nick Tomasetto, who had the walk off double to win the championship, AJ Soldra, who scored the game winning run and Bo Yaworski, who tied the game in the 8th. All of this and more on the latest Back to the Futures!

The 2024 Futures League Postseason is finally here! After a long season, we have our final four teams! The 1-seeded Norwich Sea Unicorns find themselves in a 2023 championship rematch with the 4-seeded Vermont Lake Monsters. On the other side, Bullens Magic is alive and well as the 2-seed and face pollination nation in the 3-seeded New Britain Bees. Will Norwich defend their title? Will Bullen's Magic conquer all? Will the Bees sting the competition on their way to victory? Or will those pesky Vermont Lake Monsters return to glory? Back to the Futures has you covered with a full Postseason preview and we give our predictions prior to Monday nights first pitch!

The 2024 Futures League season is here! We kick things off by talking with Futures League Commissioner Joe Paolucci who discusses what he is looking forward to most about 2024, the newest Futures League franchise, the All Star Game in Norwich and more! We also here from Matt and Owen about the teams and players they are looking forward to most and more!

Brennan Hyde, outfielder for the Norwich Sea Unicorns, joins Back to the Futures! Brennan talks about his excitement to rejoin the Sea Unicorns in his third Futures League season, he talks about winning the 2023 title and discusses his expectations for 2024. He also talks about his time at Nichols, moving to New England from Tampa Bay, Florida, he gives advice to those heading into summer ball for the first time and much more!

Happy Division I Opening Day everyone! Baseball finally returns this Friday and we are here to preview it all with help from Peter Flaherty of Baseball America and Dan Guttenplan of the New England Baseball Journal! We preview each of the major New England schools including Northeastern, Boston College and the University of Connecticut. Peter and Dan also explain which other New England teams to look out for, they discuss top Futures League prospects in the pros, as well as take a little dive into their backgrounds. All of this and much more on this episode of Back to the Futures!

The 2020 MVP returns to Back to the Futures! Ben Rice joins us to talk about his name getting called by the Yankees, his journey through the minor leagues and his big league aspirations. He also reflects on his time with the Futures League, winning the championship in 2019, playing during the "improbable summer" of 2020 and more!

The new Pittsfield Suns head coach joins Back to the Futures! Mike Gladu talks about getting the call from the Suns, working as an assistant in the Futures League and being able to coach at historic Wahconah Park. He also talks about coaching at Williams, his days with the Cubs organization and much more!

The former Vermont Lake Monsters and current Duke Blue Devils join Back to the Futures! Outfielder Jimmy Evans and pitcher Tim Noone give their perspective on life in the Futures League, being on the winning and losing side of a championship game and more! They also discuss playing for the Blue Devils, their journey from Division III to Division I and life together as roommates! All of this and more on the latest episode!

The highest MLB draft pick in Futures League history joins Back to the Futures! Matt Shaw jumps on the show to discuss his incredible tenure in the Futures League, being drafted 13th overall by the Chicago Cubs this year, his time at Maryland and more. We also are joined by Bravehearts manager Alex Dion who talks about Matt and the 2020 season in the league, his first impressions of Shaw and what he saw in him both on and off the field. All of this and more on the latest episode. Tune in!

Back to the Futures kicks off Season 8! Shane McNamara, a 3-year veteran of the Futures League, joins Back to the Futures to discuss earning first team all-Futures League honor, being one of the recipients of the Adam Keenan scholarship and being a 2022 champion. He also gives us an inside scoop into his journey through the transfer portal, his college career so far, the impact summer baseball has had on his career and much more!

Nielson and Hustler are back for the Lock Shop presented by Coolbet Canada!   The boys dive into NFL kickoff including their picks for Conference Winners and Playoff Props ahead of tomorrow's season opener between Dusty's Lions and Hus' Chiefs.      

Nielson and Hustler are back with another NFL Futures episode of The Lock Shop presented by Coolbet Canada!   The boys take a look at their favourite league leader props for the upcoming season. You'll also get some props for year end award winners!    Be ready to listen to The Lock Shop live on www.edmontonsportstalk.com Monday to Friday at 11:00 AM! 

The Norwich Sea Unicorns are the 2023 champions of the Futures League after defeating the Vermont Lake Monsters 2-1 in the winner take all championship game last Sunday. After the game, we spoke with a number of players and Sea Unicorn personnel, including General Manager Lee Walter Jr. and 2023 Manager of the Year Kevin Murphy. You will also hear from playoff MVP Johnny Knox, championship game hero Zach Donahue, catcher Matt Malcom, pitcher Mark Capell and the man who closed it out in Daniel Cohen. Take a listen here! Dig in for Pete: https://lakemonsters.milbstore.com/products/dig-in-for-pete-bracelet

Owen McHugh, pitcher for the Brockton Rox and the MIAA Player of the Year, joins Back to the Futures! Owen talks about being a freshman in the Futures League, facing new and improved competition and the lessons he has learned during his first year. He also talks about his anticipation for Williams College, his plan to balance football and baseball, his illustrious career at Milton High School and much more! Dig in for Pete: https://lakemonsters.milbstore.com/products/dig-in-for-pete-bracelet

We have the veteran of veterans on this week of Back to the Futures! Shayne Audet, pitcher for the Westfield Starfires, joins the show to talk about his 2023 season, his start in the Futures League in 2018 and his baseball journey during that span. He also talks about his time at New England College, playing with his brother at school, his pitching arsenal and much more! Dig in for Pete: https://lakemonsters.milbstore.com/products/dig-in-for-pete-bracelet

Episode 5 features our first Futures League newcomer on Season 7 of Back to the Futures! Jared Kuryan joins the show to talk about the no hitter he threw on Father's Day his first impressions of the Futures League and playing so close to his hometown in Madison, CT. He also talks about his time at Western New England College, how he became a pitcher, the other no-hitter he threw and much more! Dig in for Pete: https://lakemonsters.milbstore.com/products/dig-in-for-pete-bracelet

Two years ago, Major League Baseball cut the Vermont Lake Monsters. But the team has found great success in the all-collegiate Futures League, winning the first championship for a Vermont-based team in a quarter century.

The 2-year veteran joins Back to the Futures! Johnny Knox of the Norwich Sea Unicorns talks about the start to his first full Futures League season, his relationship with new manager Kevin Murphy and being a 2022 champion last year in Nashua. He also talks about his time at Nichols and their vast network in the Futures League, how he came to New England from New Jersey and much more! Dig in for Pete: https://lakemonsters.milbstore.com/products/dig-in-for-pete-bracelet

FUTURES LEAGUE SUMMER 2023 IS FINALLY HERE! The Futures League will officially be live today and we sit down for yet another opening day with commissioner Joe Paolucci. Joe discusses his excitement for the season, his advice to our many new coaches, his favorite promotions and much more! Tune in for the start of Season 7 of Back to the Futures on Monday! Dig in for Pete: https://lakemonsters.milbstore.com/products/dig-in-for-pete-bracelet

TJ Wachter, first basemen and outfielder for the 2022 Worcester Bravehearts, joins Back to the Futures! TJ talks about his experience with the Futures League in 2022, the chemistry in the Worcester locker room and the professionalism from the top on down in the organization, He also discusses his time at Fordham, his high school baseball and basketball career, his success in Little League and much more! Dig in for Pete: https://lakemonsters.milbstore.com/products/dig-in-for-pete-bracelet

George Welch, 3-year Futures League veteran and 2022 champion joins Back to the Futures! George talks about his three seasons in Nashua, winning the championship last year and the culture that the Silver Knights staff has built. He also discusses his time at Southern New Hampshire University, the transfer portal, his recovery from Tommy John surgery and much more! https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-coach-pete-wilk-and-family

Marika Lyszczyk, who will become the first female player in Futures League history, joins Back to the Futures! Marika talks about her love for baseball growing up, how she ended up in Brockton and how much she is looking forward to being back in New England this summer. She also talks about her recruitment to Sonoma State University, her role with the creator class and Major League Baseball, who she looked up to growing up and much more! PETE WILK GOFUNDME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-coach-pete-wilk-and-family

On Season 6 Episode 2, we welcomed on a Futures League veteran to the show: Pittsfield Suns Pitcher Tim Cianciolo! Tim talks about his offseason and preparations before his “senior” season at UMass Boston, his pride for being part of a Division III program and the statement his future coach made that led him to becoming a Beacon. He also talks about his two seasons in Pittsfield, being named an all-star with the Futures League both seasons, his two managers with the Suns, being a “academic weapon” and much more! PETE WILK GOFUNDME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-coach-pete-wilk-and-family

The Nashua Silver Knights are the 2022 Futures League Champions! They defeated the Vermont Lake Monsters in an epic back-and-forth Game 3, including a go-ahead ninth inning home run by Kyle Wolff. We spoke with owner of the Silver Knights John Creedon, General Manager Cam Cook and Assistant General Manager Katie Arend and Field Manager Kyle Jackson about the Silver Knights and how each of them used the other to help will this title. In addition, we spoke with the MVP of the championship series Jack McDermott about his epic run in the playoffs and playing for this team from the start. Finally, we spoke with numerous players including Game 3 starting pitcher Noah Wachter, the Game 3 closer Will Andrews, the hero of the Silver Knights Kyle Wolff, as well as Jonah Wachter, Shea Ryan, Aiven Cabral, Greg Bozzo and Zach Gitschier

The Nashua Silver Knights 1B/DH joins Back to the Futures! Kyle talks about the Silver Knights clinching the third seed in the Futures League playoffs, his first taste of college competition and how he has leaned on the veteran leadership in the locker room to guide his summer. He also talks about facing college competition for the first time, his anticipation for Boston College, his high school experience at Middlesex School and much more! Presented by ChangeUp, Zephyr, 78 Sports and Zorian Bat Company!

The Wachter brothers join Back to the Futures! We discuss the start of their season In Nashua, Noah's second and Jonah's first impressions of the Futures League and their relationships with Nashua coaches and management. We also dive into Noah's time at Plymouth State, Jonah's freshman year at Tulane, both of their experiences at Concord High School, the other Wachter athletes and much more! Presented by ChangeUp, Zephyr, 78 Sports and Zorian Bat Company.

Its a sunny podcast for Episode 3! Pittsfield Suns Director of Operations Margot Douillet and Field Manager Kevin Donati join Back to the Futures! We talk with Margot about becoming the first female manager in Futures League history and what that meant to her, her day to day with the Suns and her journey through the organization. We spoke with Kevin about the start to his managerial career, relying on veteran leadership, Rip City Academy and more! We also get a surprise appearance from a Suns starting pitcher so be sure to tune in! Presented by ChangeUp, Zephyr, 78 Sports and Zorian Bat Company!

Season 5 officially kicks off with another Futures League returner! Devin Belenski, manager of the Norwich Sea Unicorns, discusses the start to the 2022 summer, the very interesting and quick start to his Sea Unicorn career and life in the Futures League so far. He also talks about his first year at Yale, his previous two years at UConn, his playing career all over CT and so much more! Presented by ChangeUp, Zephyr, 78n Sports and Zorian Bat Company.

We begin the morning learning about the Upskill Vermont Scholarship program, which allows Vermonters to take two free courses to enhance their current work skills or allow them to pivot to a new career. Next, we meet artist Rebecca Kinkead and hear about her “Neighbor Project.” It's a series of paintings that invites anyone to sit for her, allowing the artist to capture them in a moment. After that, we check back in with Chip Piper, who attempted an 88K this weekend to raise funds for the Turning Point Center of Addison County. And we finish the morning at the ballpark to meet this year's Vermont Lake Monsters, who just got their new Futures League season started.  

Missed us? Back to the Futures is back for Season Five! Owen is joined by commissioner Joe Paolucci as we kick off Opening Day 2022 in the Futures League. Joe talks about preparations from this offseason, our four games on NESN and another year of Blue Frame! He also talks about the new managers across the league, the talent recruitment by each of the teams, what to expect from promotions around the league this summer and more! Presented by Change Up, Zephyr, 78 Sports and Zorian Bat Company!

Welcome to another episode of the Japan Cricket Podcast! This week I am joined again by Dhugal Bedingfield, this time to discuss the recently completed Japan Futures League as well as the upcoming Japan Premier League which starts this Friday, 29th April. There's also news of a career best score from one of Japan's finest in the JCL Division One, albeit in a losing cause, and a first win in five years for the club ranked at the foot of the Japan Cup rankings. Don't forget that you can watch the JPL matches live on YouTube, we are trying to stream all matches so you can follow your favourite players and there will be plenty of updates on our social media platforms as well. For those who might want to hear specific parts of the show only, here's the breakdown: Start: Competition Round Up 5:00: Futures League Review 26:40: Japan Premier League Preview

Nashua Silver Knights pitcher Shea Ryan joins the show! He talks about his year at Assumption, his success and the success of his teammates in the Futures League and what summer ball has meant to him. He also discusses his time with Nashua, capturing the 2020 Futures League title, what it will take to win another, his decision to return for a third year and much more! Presented by ChangeUp, Zephyr, 78 Sports and Zorian Bat Company.

Another champion joins Back to the Futures! Tyler Favretto from the Vermont Lake Monsters talks about the start to his freshman year at Crowder College, how he deals with a packed college schedule and how Futures League play prepared him for his college season. He also talks about the 2021 championship and his decision for 2022, while also dropping probably the best "All-Time Baseball Memory" in BTTF history and so much more! Presented by Zephyr, ChangeUp, 78 Sports and Zorian Bat Company.

Kane County Cougars RHP Jack Fox is a great example of what Futures League baseball is all about. While playing college ball for the Emerson Lions, Fox spent a summer breaking our single-season strikeout record on the Westfield Starfires during their inaugural season. The following summer Fox spent some time with the Brockton Rox where he was large a part of a combined no-hitter! After graduating from Emerson, where he was a teammate of our very own Johnny Maffei, Fox took a grad year at Lander University and signed with the Kane County Cougars at the beginning of last summer. Fox is currently spending his winter in Jupiter, FL training amongst the best at Cressey Sports Performance getting ready for his second campaign with the Cougars. Owen and Johnny asked Fox about his journey from D3 to the pros and everything in between! Back To The Futures is powered by ChangeUp, 78Sports, Zorian Bat Company, and Zephyr! New episodes drop every Monday! https://linktr.ee/futuresleague

We are back! Back to the Futures has returned for season 4! Owen and Johnny take a deep dive into the Futures League schedule and preview opening day matchups, including the defending champion Vermont Lake Monsters heading to Westfield! They also preview the All-Star game, which will once again take place in New Britain, and hint at another exciting season of BTTF!

After an intense final week of the season, the playoff field is set. The Vermont Lake Monsters will be the #1 seed and face the #4 seeded Worcester Bravehearts and the #2 seed Pittsfield Suns will face the #3 seed Brockton Rox. We took an in depth look at the four teams in the playoffs and talked to players on these teams, including Andrew Bergeron of the Vermont Lake Monsters and Javier Rosales of the Pittsfield Suns. This episode is presented by ChangeUp, Zephyr, 78 Sports and On Demand Storage.

Matt Malcom, catcher for the Norwich Sea Unicorns, joins Back to the Futures! Matt discusses being part of the inaugural Futures League season in Norwich, playing under manager Devin Belenski, and his thoughts on the Sea Unicorn nickname. He also discussed his time at Eastern Connecticut State University, facing so many of his teammates in the FCBL, his skills at the plate and on the mound and much more! Presented by ChangeUp, Zephyr, 78 Sports and On Demand Storage.

The Vermont Lake Monsters starter joins Back to the Futures. Patrick talks about his experience so far in Vermont, what it was like being part of the longest win streak in Futures League history and his time with the Nashua Silver Knights. He also discussed his time at Assumption, how he was recruited there, what he would name his pet Lake Monster and much more! Presented by ChangeUp, Zephyr, 78 Sports and On Demand Storage.

The Futures League All Star Selection show is live! We had a number of all-stars discuss their selections, as well as New Britain Bees GM Bret DeRosa. Bret discusses the festivities and what fans should expect for Monday night during the Home-Run Derby and Tuesday night, during the All-Star Game, in New Britain. We also heard from all-stars Cole Bartels of the Westfield Starfires, June Pitcher of the Month Dillon Ryan of the Brockton Rox, Patrick Harrington from the Vermont Lake Monsters, Kaelen Culpepper of the Norwich Sea Unicorns and Ryan Bagdasarian of the New Britain Bees. Hear what these players had to say and much more! Presented by 78 Sports, On Demand Storage, Changeup, Zephyr and NPI.

The Director of Production for the Worcester Bravehearts and Play-by-Play announcer for the upcoming Futures League games on NESN Donny Porcaro joins Back to the Futures! Donny talks about his time with the Bravehearts, why fans should watch the games on NESN, what it is like working for Worcester after growing up in the area and more! He also discusses his time with Suffolk Radio, a podcast of his own, fulfilling a childhood dream during the 2018 Red Sox World Series run and much more! Presented by ChangeUp, Zephyr, 78 Sports and On Demand Storage.

We are thrilled to welcome Northeast Performance Institute or NPI, into the Futures League family! For this "Special Edition Episode" of Back to the Futures, we sat down with NPI Director of Baseball, Mike Tampellini, who gave fans an insight into the company, how they will help the Futures League and what players outside of the Futures League can do to sign up! We also discussed his background, what it was like working with players like Shohei Ohtani, his favorite baseball memories and much more! Presented by Northeast Performance Institute (NPI). NPI Website: https://www.gonpi.org/npi-sports Twitter: @MikeTampellini More about Mike: https://www.michaeltampellini.com

Donnie McKillop, the new manager of the New Britain Bees, joins Back to the Futures! Donnie discusses how he got the New Britain job, what it was like to get his first Futures League win and the technicalities of being a manager in the FCBL. He also talks about his time at Loomis, his coaching staff and what they have meant to him. his baseball and football playing careers and much more! Presented by ChangeUp, Zephyr, 78 Sports and On Demand Storage.

Dave Schermerhorn, the GM of the newest Futures League team, the Norwich Sea Unicorns, joins Back to the Futures! Dave talks about the Sea Unicorns busy few weeks since entering the league, the team's relationship with the city of Norwich, what fans can expect at Dodd Stadium this summer and more! We also discuss what it means to be a hometown kid and work for the Sea Unicorns, his hockey career and much more! Presented by ChangeUp, Zephyr, 78 Sports and On Demand Storage.

The Vermont Lake Monsters make their Back to the Futures debut! We are joined by Senior Vice President CJ Knudsen. CJ talks about how the Lake Monsters joining the Futures League came to fruition, what fans can expect at Centennial Field this summer and more! We also discuss his journey from intern to Senior VP with the organization, his past ties to the Norwich Sea Unicorns, his "passion for signs" with Grand Slam Signs and much more! Presented by ChangeUp, Zephyr, 78 Sports and On Demand Storage.

Back to the Futures is back! Owen Shadrick joins the newest member of the Futures League family and newest co-host of BTTF Johnny Maffei to begin Season 3. The two recap the offseason, which featured two new teams joining the league. Owen also put Johnny on the hot seat for Quick Hits, presented by Zephyr. Johnny talks about his favorite MLB team, his superstitions on the baseball field and his favorite all-time baseball memory and so much more! Presented by ChangeUp and Zephyr.

On this week's episode, Jeremy's flying solo, so he brought in Zone Coverage Minnesota United reporter Jacob Schneider on for a lengthy Loons conversation! Live reaction to the Patrick Weah signing Where will the goals come from? More signings ahead? Defensive depth More! Jeremy also touches on Max Stiegwardt and Minneapolis City's loss to Metro Louisville in the Lower League eCup Final, the Minnesota women getting their 2nd win of the year, and more Futures League matches happening next week. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! _______________________________ Guest: Follow Jacob Schneider on Twitter @_jacobschneider and read his stuff at zonecoverage.com! Sponsor: Visit stimulusathletic.com to outfit your team or club with quality game gear and apparel at affordable prices! Sponsor: Make sure you're listening to 10,000 Pitches on the PodMN App! Visit podmn.com to learn more. Merch: New items are up at shopspamfc.com and bateauxfcshop.com! Promo code "POD" gets you 10% OFF your first order at either store!

Kyle Bouchard, the 2020 FCBL Championship Series MVP, joins Back to the Futures for our Season Two Finale! Kyle discusses what it was like joining the Nashua Silver Knights in the middle of the season, leading the team to their fifth Futures League title, and his reaction to being named Most Valuable Player. We also talk about preparations for his final spring season at Nichols College, his relationship with former college teammate and current Nashua GM Cam Cook, his previous experiences in Brockton and Martha's Vineyard, and more! Presented by Changeup and Zephyr.

Brady is back on a Thursday talking about the Vermont Lake Monsters being sold and joining the Futures League, what kind of baseball we'll be seeing at Centennial Field next year and he's joined by Adam Kaufman of WBZ News Radio in Boston to talk about the Celtics woes. He discusses if the Red Sox should extend Rafael Devers and Eduardo Rodriguez and then Alex Abrami of the Burlington Free Press talks about his investigative piece on John Becker's salary structure at UVM.

Brady sits down with Howard Herman of The Berkshire Eagle in Pittsfield, Mass., to talk about the Futures League in which the Vermont Lake Monsters will be playing this year. He discusses the caliber of play, the attendance we can expect, the atmosphere and much more.

On today's episode, Jeremy and Ethan recap Minneapolis City and Max Stiegwart's 10-4 victory over Forward Madison and Evan Warwick in the Lower League eCup semifinals. The two also discuss the beginning of the Crows' Futures League and more headlines! In addition, Jeremy welcomes in Caleb Crossley, founder of Futsal Society, to discuss their 2021 plans and different futsal topics. _______________________________________ Learn more about the Futsal Society at futsalsociety.org! Visit stimulusathletic.com to outfit your club with quality game gear and apparel at affordable prices! Listen and subscribe to all your favorite Minnesota soccer podcasts on the PodMN app or visit podmn.com to learn more! Shop SPAM FC merchandise at shopspamfc.com and Bateaux FC merch at bateauxfcshop.com! Promo code "POD" gets you 10% off your first order at each store.

Westfield Starfires Co-Owners and Co-Founders, Donnie Moorhouse and Chris Thompson, join Back to the Futures! They talk about what went into the decision to purchase and start a Futures League team, the importance of baseball in Westfield, and what strengths they each bring to the table. We also discuss Bullens Magic, their previous ventures in collegiate and minor league hockey, and preparations for the Starfires' third campaign in 2021. Presented by Changeup and Zephyr.

Mike Glavine, the Northeastern University baseball head coach, joins Back to the Futures! We discuss the importance of the summer collegiate baseball model in today’s game, how the Futures League has helped the development of his players early on in their college careers, and notable players from his program to play in the league, including Aaron Civale, Max Burt, Jared Dupere, Brandon Dufault, and Max Viera. We also chat about his coaching history, leading Northeastern to the 2018 NCAA Tournament, playing for the Mets alongside older brother and Hall of Famer, Tom, and more! Presented by Changeup and Zephyr.

The voices of the New Britain Bees, Leverett Ball and Nick Zeyala, join us for the first episode of Back to the Futures in 2021! They discuss how they joined the Bees, their connection with the fans in New Britain, and developing broadcast chemistry with one another. We also chat about how Leverett mentored Nick in his first season on the mic, overcoming technical challenges early in the summer, their broadcasting experience outside the Futures League, and more! Presented by Changeup and Zephyr.

Matt Gedman, the manager for the Pittsfield Suns, becomes the first member of the Pittsfield organization to join us on the 30th episode of Back to the Futures! We discuss the Suns’ return to the Futures League in 2021, what preparations they have already made for next summer, and how Matt spent his time as an assistant coach for Brockton in 2020. We also chat about his roles as the Trinity College assistant baseball coach and goaltenders coach for their hockey team, sun delays, his time playing Mookie Betts for the 2013 Salem Red Sox, and more! Presented by Changeup and Zephyr.

The current Futures League leader in RBI’s and former FCBL Player of the Week, Dominic Keegan of the Nashua Silver Knights, joins the podcast! We discuss his outstanding production this summer, his return to the league after playing for North Shore in 2018, how he has rebounded following a setback this fall and what his return to the diamond means to him, winning the 2019 College World Series with Vanderbilt, and more! Presented by Changeup and Zephyr.

The 2019 FCBL Executive of the Year, Dave Peterson, General Manager of the Worcester Bravehearts, joins Back to the Futures! He discusses his passion for providing a memorable gameday experience for every fan that attends a Bravehearts game, what the team means to the city of Worcester, and the importance of giving back to his community in every capacity. We also discuss his work putting together the 2020 Futures League schedule, coordinating the league’s network deal with NESN, his favorite moments throughout four championship runs with the team, and more! Presented by Changeup and Zephyr.

Ray Fagnant, the Northeast Regional Scouting Supervisor for the Boston Red Sox, joins the podcast ahead of the Futures League’s three Scout Days! He discusses his role as a scout for the Red Sox over the last 22 years, what he’s looking for during Scout Days, and what the Futures League has meant to Major League scouts this summer. He also chats about his career in the minor leagues for the New Britain Red Sox, catching the 1999 MLB Home Run Derby, and more! Presented by Changeup and Zephyr.

Mike Caruso, catcher for the New Britain Bees, joins the podcast. He walks us through his first year in the Futures League, hitting .302 for the Bees, playing in front of a great fanbase at New Britain Stadium, his career at Fairfield University, his favorite plays behind the dish, and more! Presented by Changeup and Zephyr.

On this week's episode, Jeremy chats with Forward Madison Co-Founder and COO Conor Caloia ahead of their USL League One opener this weekend vs. North Texas SC. Minnesota United advances to the knockout stage of the MLS is Back Tournament. Minneapolis City completes the unveil of the four teams who will compete in their Futures League.

Jay Adams, eSports FIFA athlete for Minnesota United and Duluth FC, joins the pod to discuss his path to professional gaming and being part of the inaugural eNPSL season. Jay's Twitch channel: twitch.tv/jayadams_tv Minnesota United may have an academy after all: https://www.epluribusloonum.com/2020/7/16/21327450/lagos-email-minnesota-united-planning-exciting-announcement-about-youth-academy-but-questions-remain (https://www.epluribusloonum.com/2020/7/16/21327450/lagos-email-minnesota-united-planning-exciting-announcement-about-youth-academy-but-questions-remain) Minneapolis City released some new details on the future league and unveiled one of the teams. Spoiler alert: The kit is FIRE!

The 2019 FCBL Championship MVP, Mariano Ricciardi of the Worcester Bravehearts, joins the podcast to discuss his fourth summer in the Futures League. We chat with ‘Mr. Braveheart’ about the unique culture inside the Worcester locker room, how special it is for him to be back with the Bravehearts this summer, his new home at the University of Dayton, his playing days at Worcester Academy, and more! Presented by Changeup and Zephyr.

Sal Frelick, a 2018 FCBL All-Star and the 10th-ranked MLB prospect in the Class of 2021 (Perfect Game), joins the podcast to discuss his return to the North Shore Navigators in 2020. We talk about what the Futures League means to him, the importance of keeping home-grown talent in New England, hitting for the cycle against Worcester, his career at Boston College, and more! Presented by Changeup and Zephyr.

We welcome two guests to this podcast. The first is Northeastern University baseball coach Mike Glavine. Mike will tell us how the pandemic has impacted college baseball, how his players trained over the last four months, and how he plans to recruit New England players in the coming months.Our second guest is Boston College pro prospect Sal Frelick, who is playing in the Futures League with the North Shore Navigators this summer. Sal is a potential first-round talent for the 2021 MLB Draft. He talks about his rise to prominence at BC, the disappointment of the shortened 2020 college season, and how he plans to prepare for the most important year of his baseball life.

FCBL Commissioner Joe Paolucci shares breaking news and announces the start of the 2020 Futures League season! He breaks down the schedule, the collective effort it took to get to this point, what he is most looking forward to in his second year as League Commissioner, and more! Presented by Changeup and Zephyr.

We are excited to introduce the first edition of The New England Baseball Journal Podcast. I’m your host, Dan Guttenplan.This podcast will be produced bi-weekly, and we plan to bring you interviews with industry experts, up-and-coming athletes and coaches. We also hope to give you context and analytical insight to better understand some of the trends in the game.For our debut podcast, we have two guests -- one is Futures League Commissioner Joe Paolluci, who can lay out his blueprint for bringing high-level college baseball to New England fans within the month.Our second guest is New England Baseball Jounal Editor Mike Zhe, who recently put the finishing touches on the Summer Edition of New England Baseball Journal. He’ll share some behind-the-scenes insights on some of the stories we’ve been working on.Of course, to get more insight on any of the stories or topics you hear discussed on the podcast, visit the New England Baseball Journal website at baseballjournal.com.

Angelo Baez, the 2019 FCBL Pitcher of the Year and member of the two-time defending FCBL Champions Worcester Bravehearts joins Back to the Futures for Episode 2. We discuss his decision to return to the Futures League, their team's quest for a threepeat, his new magic tricks that he's working on over quarantine, and more! Presented by Changeup and Zephyr.

After long being earmarked for big things in the cricket arena, Ulladulla's Matthew Gilkes is finally getting the opportunities he deserves. Following his junior career at Ulladulla United and in the Shoalhaven District Junior Cricket Association system, Gilkes moved to ACT and joined Western District and University of Canberra Cricket Club. Three strong seasons in the nation's capital acted as the perfect springboard for him moving to the NSW Premier Cricket competition in Sydney with UNSW for the 2017/18 season. Despite an up and down debut season with the Bumble Bees, which included his maiden Sydney first grade century, he hit the ground running in year two - which was a real breakout year for the former Ulladulla High School student. Strong performances for UNSW and ACT/NSW Country in the Futures League saw him handed his Big Bash debut with the Sydney Thunder. Then just last week, he was handed a NSW Blues rookie contract - something his has always dreamed about. Hear all about his amazing journey in his in-depth chat with Courtney Ward.

Ryan Hadley from the NSW Blues joins the fellas to talk all things Futures League, the wrap of the T20 'Baby Bash', who starred earlier in the four day 2nd XI comp, and who will impress with the dukes ball as we roll into some of the final opportunities at shield level to gain a ticket on the plane to the ashes. Test Wrap, BBL finals preview and all the latest including the Blowtorch! 

Nick Bertus from the NSW Blues chats to the fellas about his remarkable journey to a professional contract, The Fellas preview the Futures league revamp, the JLT cup and the Australian Team on the eve of the Pakistan Tests in Dubai - plus the Blowtorch is delivered to someone who nearly missed out before!!

Alex takes us on a tour of Newlands, David runs us through the good, the bad and the ugly of cricket this fortnight, Michael looks at the spectators on Inside Clubland and Ross dissects Shield cricket and Futures League. And also a bit of chat about the World T20.

Alex goes around the grounds to Manuka Oval , David tells some folk where to go, Mick gives Dan Cullen a drive by and Ross talks Shield and Futures League cricket and the ICC Women's Championship.

Alex digs into NZ cricket history, Michael goes onfeidl inside clubland, David talks keyrings and Ross looks at Futures League and Shield cricket.

We ramp it up with a bumper 5th episode. Alex looks at how the WACA curator got it wrong and maeks excuses for the SCG debacle. Mick lifts the lid on player payments in local cricket, Ross gets excited about Shield and Futures League results and David tells John Ralph and Dirk Nannes where to go.