Podcasts about gold gloves

Head to the Binny's at 790 Royal St. George Dr in Naperville to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Ian Happ is off traveling for the Gold Glove awards, so we make a call to bullpen and bring back returning champions Zack Short and Scott Effross to talk World Series, Gold Gloves, Kyle Hendricks' retirement and some football. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. 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

From ‘The Compound' (Subscribe Here): On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Ian Happ is off traveling for the Gold Glove awards, so we make a call to bullpen and bring back returning champions Zack Short and Scott Effross to talk World Series, Gold Gloves, Kyle Hendricks' retirement and some football. 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

On the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff put a bow on the recently completed World Series by recapping the drama and the many heroes on both sides. Next up are discussions of the Rookie of the Year finalists, the always perilous long-term rookie rankings (Roman Anthony vs. Nick Kurtz!) and the Gold Glove winners. Then the guys shift their focus to the Minors (which current prospects could win big league Gold Gloves in 2026) and the Arizona Fall League (Jonathan interviews Phillies outfielder Dante Nori, plus players to look forward to in the Fall Stars Game). As always, the podcast concludes with a listener mailbag question, this time about which Top 100 Prospects are the best bets to win future Gold Gloves and Silver Sluggers. 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

Zack Pearson does a great job covering the Beas for BearReport and 247Sports. He joins us to talk about the season thus far, Caleb Williams progression, Ben Johnson, and today's trade deadline move.  The Cardinals & Cubs have Gold Glovers on their teams.  More Illini Headlines. And this week's Tuesday Draft is Roadside Snacks!

GDP Script/ Top Stories for November 4th Publish Date: November 4th PRE-ROLL: From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, November 4th and Happy Birthday to Puff Daddy I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia. Gas South District to host Gwinnett Glows tree lighting event Dacula teen and Gwinnett business owner join forces to spread warmth and hope this winter Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Luzia’ offers a dreamlike escape All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: 07.14.22 KIA MOG STORY 1: Gas South District to host Gwinnett Glows tree lighting event The Gas South District is kicking off the holiday season with its annual tree lighting on Nov. 21, right in front of the Gas South Convention Center. “Gwinnett Glows,” presented by Amazon, runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and is totally free. Expect food trucks, live entertainment, and all the festive vibes. Oh, and hot cocoa—because what’s a tree lighting without it? They’re also teaming up with Rainbow Village to help families in need. Bring a gift to donate to their Amazon Christmas Wishlist, or donate online if you can’t make it. What else? Handmade crafts, photo ops with the Pink Pig, and performances by local choirs. It’s going to be magical. STORY 2: Dacula teen and Gwinnett business owner join forces to spread warmth and hope this winter   Fifteen-year-old Caden Jackson from Dacula High isn’t your average teenager. For the past decade—yes, since he was five—he’s been collecting coats, hats, gloves, and scarves to help kids stay warm in the winter. Through his nonprofit, Loved & Protected, he’s handed out nearly 9,000 pieces of winter gear to those in need. This year, he’s teaming up with Millie Habtemariam, owner of Full Circle Salon & Spa Suites in Suwanee, for the Winter Warmth Drive 2025. Their goal? Collect 5,000 coats, hats, and gloves by Dec. 31. Habtemariam’s salon is a drop-off spot, and she’s even giving donors a free “manifest candle” she makes herself. For Caden, it’s all about the joy. “Seeing kids’ faces light up when they get a new coat—it’s amazing,” he said. Caden’s dream? To take Loved & Protected nationwide. For more info, visit lovedandprotected.org or fullcirclecandle.com STORY 3: Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Luzia’ offers a dreamlike escape   Olivia Aepli and Terrance Jr. Robinson may be relatively new to Cirque du Soleil’s touring family, but they’re no strangers to the grind of life on the road. So, the chance to stay put for a while? They’re loving it. Both performers are part of “Luzia,” Cirque’s stunning “waking dream of Mexico,” running at Atlantic Station from Nov. 6 to Jan. 25. That’s over 50 shows in one spot—an absolute luxury for these road warriors. “Luzia” is Aepli’s first Cirque show, and she’s living her childhood dream. She plays the running woman, performs swing-to-swing, hoop diving, and even pole dancing. Robinson, a Cirque veteran, appears as a hummingbird and also performs hoop diving and acropole. For tickets, visit cirquedusoleil.com/luzia. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Ingles Markets 1 STORY 4: Parkview Grad Matt Olson Wins Third Gold Glove Award Parkview grad Matt Olson just added another piece of hardware to his already impressive career. On Sunday night, the Atlanta Braves’ first baseman snagged the Rawlings Gold Glove Award for the National League—his third overall. Olson beat out Bryce Harper and Spencer Steer for the honor, which was announced live on ESPN. He’s no stranger to this award, having won two Gold Gloves back in 2018 and 2019 with the Oakland A’s. This season? Olson was a rock. He played all 162 games, made just five errors in nearly 1,300 chances. Oh, and he’s now only the second Braves first baseman to win a Gold Glove, joining Freddie Freeman. Drafted straight out of high school by Oakland in 2012, Olson’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. And now, he’s cementing his legacy with his hometown team. STORY 5: Lawrenceville may add more downtown parking near square If you’ve ever circled downtown Lawrenceville looking for a parking spot—especially during an event at the Lawrenceville Lawn—there might be some relief on the horizon. Maybe. The city just bought two properties on South Perry Street, near the AutoZone, for a combined $835,000. What’s the plan? Well, that’s still up in the air. Assistant City Manager Barry Mock hinted at a possible parking lot, saying the southwest side of downtown could use more spaces. But City Manager Chuck Warbington isn’t ruling out redevelopment either. Meanwhile, the city also snagged a truck repair shop on Reid Street for $300,000. It’s been there for decades, but officials want to “clean up” the area and hold the property for future redevelopment. As for the AutoZone? No plans to buy it—yet. Break 3: STORY 6: Gwinnett's Co-ops bracing for increased demand as SNAP benefits end Jackie Wells Smith, director of the Lilburn Co-op, says they’ve seen a steady uptick in families seeking help, especially seniors and working parents who rely on food stamps to make ends meet. “For these families, losing SNAP is like losing a paycheck,” she said. Other co-ops, like Southeast Gwinnett and North Gwinnett, are scrambling too. North Gwinnett is shifting to a twice-a-month food distribution model to manage demand. Gwinnett County is stepping in with $250,000 to help co-ops handle the surge, but the need is overwhelming. “We’re planning for a 25% increase,” Smith said, “but honestly, I think it’ll be more.” Donations of food, hygiene items, and money are desperately needed. Co-ops are asking the community to step up—because the families coming through their doors have no other options. STORY 7: Aurora Theatre ready to celebrate 30 years of Christmas Canteen Thanksgiving’s still weeks away, but the Aurora Theatre? They’re already decking the halls. Their beloved holiday tradition, *Christmas Canteen*, returns Nov. 28 through Dec. 21, and this year’s show promises something extra special: a horn section joining the orchestra for the first time. Think big, brassy, and festive. Now in its 30th season, *Christmas Canteen* is a high-energy mix of dazzling dance, laugh-out-loud comedy, and music that’ll stick in your head long after the curtain falls. But this year’s show is bittersweet—it’s the final one under the musical direction of Ann-Carol Pence, Aurora’s co-founder. What started in 1996 as a WWII-era tribute has grown into a multigenerational tradition, blending Big Band nostalgia with modern carols, comedy, and heartfelt moments. Tickets are on sale now at auroratheatre.com. Don’t wait—this one’s a holiday must-see. We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: Ingles Markets 1 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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Mark Gorosh stops by to kick off the postseason, recapping Game 7 of one of the best World Series in recent memory, and Dillon Dingler wins the first of what should be many Gold Gloves. YouTube: @Motor City Metrics Twitter: https://twitter.com/mcmbaseballpod  Show Email: tigersmlreport@gmail.com  Paypal Donate: TMLR Donate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to Patrick Bailey and Logan Webb winning Gold Glove Awards. Plus, the guys break down the Dodgers' World Series win and debate Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Madison Bumgarner's respective Game 7 performances.--(2:15) - Logan Webb, Patrick Bailey win Gold Gloves(6:42) - Dodgers win back-to-back World Series(18:00) - Hot Takes from the World Series(22:28) - Madison Bumgarner vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto(31:00) - Breaking down the ground rule double(36:02) - Brief preview of next season(42:00) - Fan mailbag questions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. earned his second straight Gold Glove and was joined by teammate Maikel Garcia, who took the honors at third base. On the NL side, 23-year-old shortstop Masyn Winn became the youngest Cardinals player to win the award. 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

It's the day after the day after and the Blue Jays' loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series is still a heartbreaking gut punch. We throw open the Monday Mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca to share your thoughts, feelings and questions about the game, the series and the season as a whole and hear from a wide range of listeners, from the zen-like appreciation of the Jays' magical year to the anger and frustration over opportunities missed by a team that had a championship within its grasp. And why did IKF slide? Plus, my thoughts on the grave injustice of Gold Gloves denied to Ernie Clement and Alejandro Kirk. Listen here or subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can at thestar.com/subscribe.

Mike Matheny is the author of the New York Times Bestseller-The Matheny Manifesto.  He played thirteen years as a catcher in the Major Leagues, won four Gold Gloves, and holds the MLB record for most consecutive chances at the position without an error. He was the manager of the St. Louis Cardinals for six seasons, leading the Cardinals to the postseason in each of his first four campaigns and winning the National League pennant in 2013 taking the Cardinals to the World Series. Matheny went on to coach the Kansas City Royals for 3 seasons.Matheny continues to inspire and motivate through executive coaching and speaking engagements. His most recent book “The Dad Coach” How to lead kids to succeed on and off the field.” Is out now and I highly recommend it for all coaches across all levels. For more on Mike check out mikematheny.com Enjoy the show!

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga assess the chances of multiple Gold Glove Awards coming Cleveland's way next month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've Got a Couple of 'STROS Up for Gold Gloves! What Up, Doobie!!? full 633 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:45:40 +0000 aCKipXDDcrdls25bUt1DFWvdzWWZAJ50 mlb,houston astros,astros,gold glove,mlb news,astros news,houston astros news,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,houston astros,astros,gold glove,mlb news,astros news,houston astros news,sports We've Got a Couple of 'STROS Up for Gold Gloves! What Up, Doobie!!? 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavep

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

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

Episode 303 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we're back on the diamond discussing Dave Parker.An ultimate five-tool player in baseball, the incredibly athletic Parker (6'5” 230 lbs.) might have opted a career in football had a knee injury in high school not forced him off the gridiron.Parker rose through the minor league system of the Pittsburgh Pirates during the early 1970s, and then proceeded to become one of MLB's best players by the end of the decade.Overall, MLB's most brash and dominant player won back-to-back batting titles in 1977 and 1978, won three straight Gold Gloves from 1977-1979, won the NL MVP in 1978 and helped the “We Are Family” Pirates win the World Series in 1979!Sadly, the early 1980s were a disaster for “The Cobra” in Pittsburgh due to injuries, his team declining and falling out of favor with the media and fans due to his large contract. Parker encountered even more controversy after he testified in the “Pittsburgh Drug Trials,” and many believed his MLB career was finished by 1984.However, he returned to Cincinnati for the 1984 season and experienced a career Renaissance for his hometown Reds.The Right fielder made two All-Star teams for Cincinnati during his four seasons with the team, won two Silver Sluggers and provided veteran leadership for a talented franchise littered with young players who eventually won a World Series in 1990.Parker won his second World Series title in 1989 with the Oakland A's, and even made the All-Star team and won a Silver Slugger with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1990!Sadly, Parker's Hall of Fame candidacy took a hit due to the “Pittsburgh Drug Trials” after his career ended. Despite his dominance, many sportswriters refused to recognize his greatness related to his brash personality and past drug use when it came to a spot in Cooperstown. Though he was finally elected to the Hall of Fame by the Classic Baseball Era Committee in 2025, Parker passed away from Parkinson's 29 days before his induction. Watch, Subscribe & Comment on All Platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-sports-experience-podcast-with-chris-quinn/id1529622054Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1esgBLz04MZYrTgYMk5DvaConnect with us on Instagram!Chris Quinn: https://www.instagram.com/cquinncomedy/Dominic DiTolla: https://www.instagram.com/ditolladominic/Ty Engle:https://www.instagram.com/ty_englestudio/S.E.P.: https://www.instagram.com/thesportsexperiencepodcast/If you enjoy our podcast, please help support us:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-experience-pod/support#sportspodcast#comedypodcast#baseballplayer#baseball#mlb#pittsburghpirates#cincinnatireds

Braves Hall of Famer Chipper Jones joins Chris Dimino to co-host all four hours of Cellini & Dimino — and nothing is off limits. Chipper reflects on the most emotional and controversial moments of his legendary career, including his final MLB game, the infamous infield fly rule, and why he believes he deserved more Gold Gloves. Plus, his thoughts on the current state of the Atlanta Braves and what’s next for the team. Don’t miss this rare, behind-the-scenes look from one of baseball’s all-time greats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 years after his retirement, Dave 'The Cobra' Parker finally got the news that he would be inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame. Saturday, less than a month away from being able to attend his Hall of Fame induction, baseball lost its giant. The six-foot five-inch slugger left an indelible mark on the game. Parker won an MVP, back-to-back hitting titles, three Gold Gloves and two World Series. The 7-time All-Star finished with 2,712 hits and a 40.1 career WAR. Jake and Jordan remember the legend.The Mets' struggles continue as they suffer their worst series loss in team history. Losing by a combined score of 30-4 over the three game series, the Mets get swept by the Pirates without Paul Skenes. New York remains only 1.5 games back in the NL East, but does a players only meeting and a consistent lack of offense spell trouble as they prepare to meet up with the Brewers this week? The guys dive into this matchup and look ahead for the Mets. However, this was not the only sweep of the weekend as Jake and Jordan discuss the other two sweeps as well. They break down the Cardinals' sweep of the Guardians and the Marlins' sweep of the Diamondbacks in the latest version of 'How Sweep It Is.' Plus, Ohtani dominates on the mound and at the plate, Tarik Skubal strikes out 13, the Orioles score 22 runs in a game and the Astros continue to have the best record in baseball since May 6th. Jake and Jordan get you 'Around the League' quickly with 'Turbo Mode' as they break down each series from the weekend.Join us to start off your 4th of July week at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast.Note: This is the first of two episodes this week. We will return on Thursday to take a look at the upcoming weekend.(1:32) - Remembering Dave Parker(16:36) - Pirates sweep Mets(24:34) - Cardinals sweep Guardians(30:17) - Marlins sweep Diamondbacks(36:31) - Around the League(48:42) - Ohtani returns to the mound(51:47) - Turbo Mode Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Russell reflects on the life and legacy of Dave "The Cobra" Parker  (June 9, 1951 – June 28, 2025). A member of the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Dave is 1 of only 5 players in MLB history with 2700+ hits, 300+ home runs, 150+ stolen bases, 75+ triples, and a career BA of .290 or higher. During his career 7 time All-Star Parker won the 1978 NL MVP, the 1979 All-Star Game MVP, the 1979 and 1989 World Series, 3 Gold Gloves, 3 Silver Sluggers, and 2 batting titles. 

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with @KoltenWong reflecting on his #StlCards career, Gold Gloves, playoff walkoff HR, Hawaiians that make it to #MLB.

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with @KoltenWong reflecting on his #StlCards career, Gold Gloves, playoff walkoff HR, Hawaiians that make it to #MLB.

Adrián González had a 15-year career as a Major League Baseball player, punctuated by two five-year stints with the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers—including numerous Gold Gloves, Silver Sluggers, and All-Star selections—as well as seasons in which Adrián led the entire MLB in hits and RBI. In this episode, Adrián tells his story. From the challenges of learning English growing up between Mexico and San Diego, emerging as a baseball star at Eastlake High School in Chula Vista, and then being drafted #1 overall in 2000 by the Florida Marlins. Adrián also discusses many of the innovations occurring in baseball, including the pitch clock, infield shift, advanced analytics, and AI umpiring—in addition to the pride Adrián has felt as a Mexican American athlete representing southern California. Adrián references Zoila Madrazo of Burton C. Tiffany Elementary School, Dave Gonzalez of Eastlake High School, Manny Crespo of the Florida Marlins, and Bruce Bochy of the San Diego Padres as profound teachers and coaches along his personal and athletic journey.

With 10 Gold Gloves and 434 career homers, Andruw Jones is regarded as one of the top centerfielders of all time, and the guys have a great conversation with him on this episode. Having shared an outfield together for the Braves, Jeff shares what it was like as a rookie playing next to the best outfielder "he has ever seen," including what Andruw told Jeff before Jeff's first right field start with the Braves. In addition, Andrew shares some fun stories, talking about hitting two World Series home runs at 19 years old, and which Braves HoF pitcher he didn't enjoy playing behind. Most importantly, Andruw shares what it was like to grow up playing baseball in Curacao, how many games he played in his youth, and how he achieved his dream of playing professional baseball. He also contrasts his journey with the current youth sports culture in America, based on what he saw through his son's recent youth sports journey in Atlanta as he became the #2 overall pick in the MLB draft.

Mike Matheny and I talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares stories about balancing family, getting a college degree and playing in the Minor League to get into the MLB. After that we chat about his latest book, The Dad Coach: How to Lead Kids to Succeed On and Off the Baseball Field. Mike and I talk about how his new book will help kids, parents and coaches on any level. In addition, we talk about his time playing and coaching in the MLB. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Mike Matheny Mike Matheny is the author of the New York Times Bestseller, The Matheny Manifesto. He played thirteen years as a catcher in the Major Leagues. In addition, he won four Gold Gloves. Plus, he holds the MLB record for most consecutive chances at the position without an error. He was the manager of the St. Louis Cardinals for six seasons, leading the Cardinals to the postseason in each of his first four campaigns and winning the National League pennant in 2013. Matheny went on to coach the Kansas City Royals for 3 seasons. Matheny continues to inspire and motivate through executive coaching and speaking engagements. Matheny's second book is called The Dad Coach: How to Lead Kids to Succeed On and Off the Baseball Field. Make sure you go to follow Mike on Twitter at @mikematheny22. In addition pick up his new book, The Dad Coach: How to Lead Kids to Succeed On and Off the Baseball Field. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast  The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.

The Colorado Rockies will play 162 MLB games during the 2025 season. Beyond that, it's anyone's guess what happens with the likes of Kris Bryant, Brenton Doyle, Ezequiel Tovar, Kyle Freeland and Germán Márquez.Will Bud Black's team lose 100 games again? Is there a Platinum Glove winner on this roster? Will any of their prospects make a push for the National League Rookie of the Year Award?Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons) and Noah Spirek (@NoahSpirek) preview and predict exactly everything that will happen - guaranteed! - to the Rockies this season.

2025 BBWAA HOF Ballot Happy New Year! It's once again time to talk about the Hall of Fame, this time the writers' ballot. There are plenty of worthy candidates returning to the ballot, and two standout first year candidates to watch. Japanese icon Ichiro Suzuki is a lock for induction this year. Although he didn't debut until he was 27, the spry savant amassed over 3,000 hits, 1,400 runs, 10 All-Stars and Gold Gloves, not to mention two batting titles, a Rookie of the Year, and a MVP. He also holds the single season hit record, with 262 in the 2004 season. Although not the first Japanese player in MLB, his smashing success paved the way for other Japanese stars such as Hideki Matsui, Yu Darvish, and Shohei Ohtani. The only question about Ichiro is whether or not he'll be unanimous. Don't sleep on ace lefty C.C. Sabathia's chances on his debut ballot. As one of just three left handed pitchers with 3,000 strikeouts (Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson the other two), Sabathia was the definition of a workhorse. Add in 250 wins, a Cy Young, a World Series, and an ALCS MVP, and you've got a Hall of Famer, especially in this era. Among the other first-year candidates, there are a few who could survive the 5% threshold to remain on ballot for another year. Félix Hernández was one of the most dominant starters in baseball from 2007 - 2015, but that might not be enough for the writers. Dustin Pedroia and Ian Kinsler were both excellent second basemen that frankly lack the longevity needed for enshrinement, but are certainly worthy cases to discuss, particularly on the same ballot as sabermetric darling Chase Utley. Russell Martin and Brian McCann come up short in the traditional counting stats that writers demand from catchers, but their advanced framing metrics put them in similar ranks as Joe Mauer, Buster Posey, and Yadier Molina. Of the returning candidates, Billy Wagner came up just short last year (73.8%), and he will need a push to get over in his final year on the ballot. In his second to last year, Andruw Jones appears to be stalling around 60% of the vote, not far off from induction, but not close enough to be confident he'll make it this year or the next. Carlos Beltrán and Chase Utley appear to be on track for induction in a few years time, though they'll need to continue their growth. AROD, ManRam, and Andy Pettitte would be in the Hall if not for PEDs, and they're not getting in anytime soon. How many will join Dick Allen and Dave Parker for a July celebration? Find out January 21st when the results are announced. Audio clips from Youtube #3,000 for Ichiro - Fox Sports Florida Sun - Rich Waltz Laser Throw from Ichiro - Fox Sports Northwest - Rick Rizzs Single season hit record for Ichiro - Root Sports Northwest - Dave Niehaus CC gets 3K K's - YES Network  King Felix Perfecto - RSNW - Dave Sims Dustin Pedroia Leadoff WS HR - FOX - Joe Buck and Tim McCarver As always, shout out to Baseball Reference and SABR for statistics, boxscores, background information, and much, much more. Catch you next time, P.C..O.

December 26th Show NotesDecember 26, 1919 — Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee makes a secret agreement to sell Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $100,000 (one-fourth cash, plus $25,000 a year at 6 percent) plus guaranteeing a $300,000 loan with Fenway Park as collateral. The transaction will be announced publicly in one week.December 26, 2005 — The Associated Press reports that baseball took a lot of shots in 2005 from politicians, commentators and players themselves as the sport struggled with steroids. MLB went from no drug policy in 2002 to anonymous testing in 2003, to counseling for positive tests in 2004, to a dozen 10-day suspensions this year. Starting next year, an initial positive test will result in a 50-game suspension, and players will be tested for amphetamines for the first time, with penalties for a second positive result.MLB took similar shots in 1973, many people don't realize this, but they were on the hot seat by the Staggers Committee that found steroid and amphetamine use in baseball was alarming in November of 1973. Bowie Kuhn was there and testified under oath along with Bud Selig.They did vow to clean up the game and congress let them off easy and never reviled the names of the players, unlike 2003. Tom House would later tell folks that 6 of 8 players were using steroids and his famous line was we never felt we lost, we were out-milligrammed. Born: December 26, 1954 in Mobile, AL. Defying critics who said he was too small and would never hit enough to stay in the big leagues, Ozzie Smith soared through the infield with his acrobatic moves, redefining the role of shortstop. He won 13 consecutive Gold Gloves and set a major league record for assists by a shortstop. Dealt to the St. Louis Cardinals early in his career, Smith became one of the most popular players in franchise history. A switch-hitter, Ozzie blasted one of his few home runs from the left side of the plate to win the 1985 National League pennant. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2002, his first year of eligibility.Died: December 26, 2013 in Baltimore, MDAn eight-time Gold Glove Award winner, Paul Blair was the best defensive center fielder in the American League in the late 1960s and early 1970s. With uncanny instincts and great speed, Blair positioned himself perfectly, often gliding into shallow center to snare would-be singles. He had several great moments in the postseason, including a game-winning homer in Game 3 of the 1966 World Series, and a leaping catch the next day to prevent a home run.In 1970, Blair was hit in the cheek, under his left eye, by a fastball from Ken Tatum of the Angels. It shattered about four different bones in his face and he underwent surgery. He missed 21 games but rebounded to play another 10 seasons. Contrary to some who say he was never quite the same hitter, Blair claimed he was...

Hall of Famer Andre Dawson went to 8 All Star games, won 8 Gold Gloves, 4 Silver Sluggers, and a National League MVP. Great stories about Gary Carter, Tony Perez, Pete Rose, Spaceman Lee, Ryne Sandberg, Popeye Zimmer, Mitch Williams, Roger Clemens, Larry Doby, Duke Snider, Greg Maddux, and Bruce Sutter...the toughest pitcher he ever faced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kansas City Royals legend Alex Gordon joins Eric Hosmer & Mike Moustakas in the 1st edition of Diggin' At Home!Gordo takes us back to his baseball roots in Nebraska, playing for the Cornhuskers, and becoming the 2nd overall pick in the 2005 MLB Draft. He shares what it was like coming up as a young player in the Royals organization and overcoming hard times early in his career. Gordo also takes us behind scenes of the conversations he had with Dayton Moore early on about transitioning from 3rd base to the outfield, a move that would lead to him winning 8x Gold Gloves, and at the time made room for a young Moose to fill that spot. The guys discuss the current state of the Royals and why the future is so bright with a guy like Bobby Witt Jr. in the clubhouse. As an assistant coach, Gordo breaks down what he saw from this past season and why he's excited about what's to come in KC. Of course the guys had to take a trip down memory and talk about the glory days in Kansas City. Gordo delivers a break down of his Game 7 hit that he almost made it home on - should he have been sent home? He also gives us a comprehensive break down of his iconic home run against Jeurys Familia. Gordo shares how studying Familia's quick pitch to Salvador Perez changed his approach at the plate, leading to the game-tying home run that sent Kauffman Stadium into a frenzy. From his MLB debut against Curt Schilling to meeting George Brett as a rookie, Gordo provides an amazing look at his remarkable MLB journey.-----------------GuestAlex Gordon /⁠ @alex.gordon.4⁠⁠HostsEric Hosmer /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @hosmer305⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Moustakas / ⁠@moosetacos8⁠Interact with the Diggin' Deep Crew on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertising & Partnership inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠diggindeep@moonballmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MoonBall Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast

Buster Posey and the Giants hired a general manager! Zack Minasian (his brother is also the GM of the Angles, btw) has spent six years with the Giants and prior to that, was with the Brewers organization for 15 years. He grew up in the Rangers' clubhouse, as his dad was a clubhouse attendant. In his teens, Zack realized that he wasn't going to make it as baseball player and set his sights on the front office. Well, he's arrived. Randy Winn was also named VP of player development. We'll see if positions come up for JT Snow and Rich Aurilia. Patrick Bailey and Matt Chapman won Gold Gloves. It's Bailey's first, Chapman's fifth, and it's the first time the Giants have had two or more Gold Glove winners since Crawford, Panik, and Posey in 2016. Notice how we didn't mention the Dodgers? Wait, what?www.torturecast.com@torturecast

Curt and JR are back to revisit the many things that have happened in the offseason thus far, from a Silver Slugger to Gold Gloves to a bevy of roster moves that included the surprising departure of Colin Rea. Is there any lingering possibility that Willy Adames returns? How are the Brewers supposed to trade Devin Williams with an oversaturated free-agent market for relievers, and how are they supposed to address third base with an underabundance of players on the free-agent market at that spot? Where is this team going to improve? Is Roki Sasaki really a possibility?  Then, a longer look at the minor league names to know (1:04:00), both for 2025 and beyond.  What should we know about Brock Wilken, Cooper Pratt, Luis Lara, Jesus Made and more? Which player has the chance to make the biggest impact next year?

Send us a textJapanese sensation 23-year-old Roki Sasaki wants to play #MLB. He finally got Chibu to allow him to have that opportunity. Yoshinobu Yamamoto showed the #Dodgers that top-tier NPB pitchers can dominate in the Majors. Gerrit Cole thought about leaving the #Yankees and then thought the better of it. We didn't discuss Shohei Ohtani's surgery but he'll be ready for Opening Day. We discussed the Gold Glove winners who were announced this week. The Classic Baseball committee put out their ballot this year to be voted on by 16 yet unnamed voters. Dick Allen and the late Luis Tiant are our favorites. But there are other worthy candidates including Negro League stars John Donaldson and Vic Willis. And Brooks Robinson won 16 consecutive Gold Gloves. Amazing! Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music!  Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com.  You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  And please tell your friends! www.almostcooperstown.com

Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series will go down as one of the greatest moments in baseball history, and Fox Sports broadcaster Joe Davis' call of that play will live on with it. On the latest episode of The Adam Jones Podcast, Davis joins co-hosts Adam Jones and Jerry Coleman to discuss calling Freeman's home run (1:00), covering superstar Shohei Ohtani (3:54), interacting with Yankees fans (10:10), avoiding bias in broadcasting (14:00), miking up players (16:20), working with Orel Hershiser (17:34), calling different sports (19:38), Fernando Valenzuela (20:20), the Orioles (22:03), star Clayton Kershaw (23:25) and more. Later in the podcast, Adam and Jerry talk about the O's who missed out on Gold Gloves (29:25), the Ravens (36:35), the big-market World Series (41:12) and more.

Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar win Gold Gloves.  Saquon Barkley goes airborne.  The Broncos get boat raced in Baltimore.  There were separate unfortunate incidencts involving the 76ers' Joel Embiid and former Eagle Jason Kelce.  Drew continues his conversation with TNT's Brian Anderson about the amazing MLB post-season.

00:00 High Five.14:40 Broncos midseason awards.31:50 Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle win Gold Gloves.

The Brewers had Brice Turang and Sal Frelick both earn Gold Gloves this week as we hear from them following their wins. Plus, in a report published to The Athletic (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5899253/2024/11/04/mlb-gm-meetings-willy-adames-blake-snell-jesse-winker/) Willy Adames mentioned how he might be willing to take less money to stay in Milwaukee? Dominic Cotroneo breaks all of the contract rumors down and what's to come for the rest of the offseason.

Crawly and Dustin discuss Cubs left fielder Ian Happ winning his third straight Gold Glove while shortstop Dansby Swanson was robbed of the honor. Also, which Cubs will win Gold Gloves in 2025? 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

The Royals lock up Michael Wacha on a 3-year $72-million deal.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals resigning of Wacha and...- Bobby Witt Jr. and Seth Lugo grab Gold Gloves!- Michael Wacha stays in KC.- Is Wacha worth 3-$72M?- Are the Royals now more likely to trade a Starting Pitcher?- Who should KC target in Free Agency?- Is there a trade that makes sense for the Royals?

JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube The Rockies defense continues to shine in gold, adding two Gold Glove Awards to the books. Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar become the first Rockies pair since Arenado and LeMahieu to win Gold Gloves in the same year. Christian Saez breaks down the unique honors on the DNVR Rockies podcast! Voting for the Rawlings Platinum Glove Award will begin online at www.Rawlings.com on Sunday night immediately after the show beginning at 9:30 ET and will remain open until Thursday November 7th at 11:59 pm ET. The Rawlings Platinum Glove Award winners will be unveiled at the Rawlings Gold Glove Award ceremony in New York City on Friday November 8th. Intro - 0:00Youngest shortstop to win GG - 3:55Back to back winner  - 7:55Can Doyle be a platinum glove winner? - 10:20Shades of 2017-18? - 20:00Making moves - 24:00What do we want to see this offseason? - 34:10Straight out of Benchwarmers - 41:50Are super teams good for baseball - 48:40 An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports bet365: Go to https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_02162536 or use code DNVR365 when you sign up. All new customers receive 2 months of Altitude+ courtesy of bet365! Must be 21+ and physically located in CO.  Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help call or TEXT 1-800-GAMBLER Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code DNVR. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/dnvr for details Zbiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/dnvrrockies to get 15% off your first order when you use DNVRROCKIES at checkout. Pre-Alcohol is backed with 100% money back guarantee so if you're unsatisfied for any reason, they'll refund your money, no questions asked. Coach Prime wants to help you and other Coloradans be your healthiest selves as the Chief Motivation Officer of UCHealth's Ready. Set. CO challenge. If you want to join the challenge, go to https://www.uchealth.org/readysetco Visit Your Front Range Toyota Stores at a location near you - Toyota is the official vehicle of DNVR. Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Instacart by going to https://coorslight.com/DNVR. Celebrate Responsibly. Coors Brewing Company, Golden, Colorado.  Download the Circle K app and join the Inner Circle or visit https://www.circlek.com/inner-circle! Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Head over to https://chinookseedery.com and use code ROCKIES for 20% off your order! Best seeds ever. Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DNVR for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Bluechew: Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code ALLCITY at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That's https://bluechew.com promo code ALLCITY to receive your first month FREE. Visit for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. Check out FOCO merch and collectibles here https://foco.vegb.net/DNVR and use promo code “DNVR10” for 10% off your order on all non Pre Order items. Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code DNVR for 10% off! Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freerockies. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Wide open NFC West still belong to the 49ers?1:15: The NFC West is UP for grabs6:19: When to expect Christian McCaffrey back on the field:10:16: Dennis Allen is officially out (and won't be back as an NFL head coach); Oh, and the Raiders just fired a rookie OC13:53: Don't look now but the Warriors are 5-118:49: Recapping PluceMania + show-and-tell33:19 The Giants picked up a couple of Gold Gloves but seem to have lost Blake Snell37:19: Damon: Don't tell me about the free agents that the Giants are pursuing until they actually land them38:16: The A's, inept as always, are now just the ATHLETICS41:20: The Election segment: Vote for Kamala43:16: RIP Quincy Jones47:25: Today in history:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a stellar season with the Royals, veteran righty Michael Wacha will remain in K.C., agreeing to a three-year extension with the club. Also, the first major hardware of the offseason was rolled out as Gold Glove winners were announced. 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

In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil discussed if the Broncos need to be buyers or sellers ahead of the trade deadline. Cecil explained why the Broncos don't have enough yet to beat certain teams in the playoffs. Is the CU game against Texas Tech bigger than the Broncos-Chiefs game? The guys broke down who has the bigger problem between the Nuggets and Avalanche. Checking out "X,"Jameis Winston had another crazy pregame interview and 2 Rockies won Gold Gloves. 

On a Monday as the Chiefs get set for Monday Night Football, the Royals light the Hot Stove early with Michael Wacha signing and a couple of Gold Gloves. So a cool time to talk baseball with David Lesky from *Inside the Crown” about that, the World Series, free agency, and more!

(0:00) Felger, Mazz & Murray discuss the Patriots' season outlook after Jerod Mayo said “there will be changes.” (15:11) How can Jerod set the tone for the Patriots and make changes that are impactful? (25:46) How did the Red Sox receive 2 Gold Glove nominations with the most errors in baseball? (34:54) The callers weigh in on all that the guys have discussed in the first hour of the show.

Braves up for Gold Gloves, Schwellenbach all-rookie team, NLCS & ALCS breakdowns, Aaron Judge finally homers, John Sterling calls Yankees "drunks", is Giancarlo Stanton a Hall of Famer? Dodgers pitching record, CFB redshirts, SEC parity? Army & Navy in polls, movie filmed during UGA game, Super Bowl back in Atlanta, Falcons moves & stats, big NFL trades, Tom Brady now owns Raiders, Jerry Jones nuts up then doubles up, Fireman Ed smells a rat in Jets land, Jim Harbaugh has heart, Deshaun Watson bad stat, new Hawks rookie the real deal, we still suck at soccer, women college volleyball players revolt against being forced to play crazy men, Georgetown's bad tweet about former player trying to kill a cop, Finnish hockey player is finished, Ravens fan in big trouble, too many flags, rally snake, Georgia-Georgia Tech game moved, stingrays survive Milton, no more hoodies at practice, Tom Watson, Mike Tyson, Jersey Joe Walcott, Goose Goslin, Dave DeBusschere, Tim McCarver vs Deion, Chris Doleman, Manute Bol, Bryce Harper, Ty Cobb, Nap Lajoie, Snodgrass' Muff not to be confused with Merkle's Boner, Lou Gehrig parole officer, Hank Greenberg, Willie McCovey makes the Peanuts cartoon strip, Yogi Berra fired, plus Pete's Tweets and a quote from Andy Van Slyke 

Dover and Cecil began the show discussing if the Broncos could put Courtland Sutton on the trade block. Are the Broncos going to be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline? The fellas broke down what part of the Broncos is real and what isn't real. "Inside the Internet," Maine held their annuel wife carrying competition and some Rockies are named finalists for Gold Gloves. 

Eric Hosmer burst into Major League Baseball straight out of high school, won four Gold Gloves and a World Series championship with the Kansas City Royals… and even though he's not playing anymore, “The Wizard of Hoz” is not done making waves.  Dan and Eric bond over their shared Latino upbringing in Miami and why the once-in-a-lifetime feeling of hitting a home run at Yankee Stadium would've never been possible without his family's support and sacrifice. Eric also gets real about his challenging time with the San Diego Padres, the struggle of aging out of playing professionally and how the birth of his son was the life-changing impetus to move forward and start his own company, MoonBall Media, which is changing the way players and fans talk about baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Hosmer burst into Major League Baseball straight out of high school, won four Gold Gloves and a World Series championship with the Kansas City Royals… and even though he's not playing anymore, “The Wizard of Hoz” is not done making waves.  Dan and Eric bond over their shared Latino upbringing in Miami and why the once-in-a-lifetime feeling of hitting a home run at Yankee Stadium would've never been possible without his family's support and sacrifice. Eric also gets real about his challenging time with the San Diego Padres, the struggle of aging out of playing professionally and how the birth of his son was the life-changing impetus to move forward and start his own company, MoonBall Media, which is changing the way players and fans talk about baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we do a deep character profile bio on the Wizard, Osborne Earl Smith. Ozzie Smith was one of the few players who could beat you with just his glove, and phenomenal defensive feats. The 15 time All Star, winner of 13 consecutive Gold Gloves, is widely regarded as the greatest defensive shortstop ever, if not the greatest defender at any position, in the history of the game. From being overlooked because of his diminutive stature, to owning the shortstop stage at Busch Stadium, the Wizard's climb to baseball immortality, is a story of resillence and perseverance. #OzzieSmith #SanDiegoPadres #RayKroc #WhiteyHerzog #GaryTempleton #JackBuck #TomNiedenfuer #JeffBurroughs #LockeHighSchool #EddieMurray #CalStatePoly

In the latest episode of the Hall of Famer That Wasnt series, Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast  dives into the surprising omission of baseball legend Dave Parker, nicknamed "The Cobra," from the National Baseball Hall of Fame. I explore his impressive career and unpack the reasons some argue for and against his enshrinement. Here's what I'll cover: The Cobra's Strike: A look at Parker's impressive stats: a high batting average, power hitting with hundreds of home runs, and a long career with thousands of hits. I'll also discuss his defensive prowess with multiple Gold Gloves. The Sting of Controversy: I'll address the shadows cast by Parker's connection to the Pittsburgh drug trials of the 1980s and how it might have impacted voters. A Peak Performer?: I'll discuss Parker's phenomenal peak years, including his MVP season, but also explore the decline in his later career and how that factors into Hall of Fame considerations. More Than Stats: This episode goes beyond numbers to explore Parker's impact on the game. I'll talk about his role in the Pittsburgh Pirates' success and his overall legacy. Is the Hall Still Striking Out?: I'll discuss the voting process and why Parker hasn't garnered enough support from the Baseball Writers' Association of America. I'll also explore the possibility of him being considered by the Modern Baseball Era committee. Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast  Twitter: @kenny_sports  Instagram: @kennysportsguy1 Tik Tok: @kennysportspodcast 

From his time in Negro Leagues as a teenager to his epic run of success with the Giants, Willie Mays was always student and ambassador of America's Pasttime Mays' performance on the field has him in the conversation as one of the best players ever. 24 All Star Games, 12 Gold Gloves, two MVP awards, and 660 homers leave him in the most rare of air.  In short, putting his legacy into words is almost impossible, so we let his actions tell his story.  And the stories you will hear about Willie are that he was the one player from Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle to Reggie Jackson and Ken Griffey Jr. that left every major leaguer simply star struck by his otherworldly skills and his graceful presence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices