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People used to call him "Fence Post" and now he's a Hall of Famer! From "rags to riches" in his words, he waited a bit too long on the ballot in our opinion but he made it! In honor of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductions happening this weekend, we had one of the many going in this year. This hard throwing lefty talks about actually being right-handed and how he made that transition. He also told us about where he was when he got the call that he got in and when he got the word that he WASN'T in the Hall just yet. Tim and Billy have known each other a long time and we cannot thank him enough for his time! Thank you for listening, don't forget to share the show with a friend who loves this game as much as we do. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC

Headlines and the 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) Nick Emmanwori signed his deal- did John just not want to fight it? Who is locked in on the O-line? :30- It's Trade Deadline Day! Is Jarren Duran a good fit for the Mariners? We take a look at the Red Sox outfielder and determine whether or not a trade would make sense for Seattle. What's the major setback? The fact that the Red Sox would want a piece that could help them right now and do we really want to help them? Where would he fit on the Mariners roster? :45- What's going on at Royal Portrush? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SCOTT HUNTER (Mariners VP of Amateur Scouting) joins us post-draft to talk about how the draft went, getting their #1 guy and expectations for Kade Anderson. It seems Anderson fell into their lap, how surprised were they? When can we expect to see him with the big club? Is he ready now? :30- We are 6 days away from Seahawks training camp, so we discuss the 6 names that we think will be mentioned the most. How will Sam Darnold fare in his new setup? Klint Kubiak's offense is going to be talked about A LOT! Which rookies will garner the most attention? Which vet has the highest expectations placed on them? We discuss it all! :45- It's fun having live sports on while we work! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and Husky One Series: SCOTT EKLUND (Dawgman.com) joins us to give the lowdown on the Dawgs this year, focusing on the Front 7. :30- ABCs of the Mariners - K is for the Kid- it was great to see Junior last night at the Derby, but the kid we are talking about is the kid in Cal who fulfilled his childhood dream last night. - L is for lessons- - M is for manipulation- is it possible baseball manipulated the numbers a little bit? Nah. :45- Let's go to Japan! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Passion to Profession, I'm joined by Brent Holcomb, the operations lead at Mill Creek Sports—one of the largest sports memorabilia shops in the country.We trace Brent's journey from card hustling in college to overseeing a warehouse packed with 14,000+ signed helmets. He shares how he embraced eBay before it was cool, scaled athlete signings with Ken Griffey Jr. and Ichiro, and helped build a memorabilia business rooted in trust, authenticity, and adaptability.If you've ever dreamed of turning your passion for sports collectibles into a career—or simply want to hear how a shop like Mill Creek runs behind the scenes—this one's for you.A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Mill Creek Sports | Website | eBay Store

Headlines and a special edition of COACH BUCKY! It's Home Run Derby day and Coach Bucky has some serious home run derby experience, so what advice does he have for Cal Raleigh? :30- Julio's incredible weekend. Julio pulled out of the All-star game on Friday, choosing to take the days off and rest and it may have been the best decision for him as he had his best three games of the season so far. Did social media and negative Mariners fans play a part in his decision or did he just do it for himself? :45- We want to send you to Japan to celebrate Ichiro's induction into the MLB Hall of Fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RUNDOWN   Mitch Levy and guest co-host Danny O'Neil react to Julio Rodríguez's surprising All-Star selection and question whether he belongs among baseball's elite. The duo debates the greatest individual season by a Seattle athlete over the past 30 years, considering iconic performances by Ichiro, Ken Griffey Jr., Randy Johnson, and Shaun Alexander. They factor in stats, MVP honors, cultural impact, and surprise value. Jason D. Hamilton joins the show to share his experience walking 72 holes in a single day at the Bandon Dunes Summer Solstice event. He recounts the physical toll, unexpected challenges, and personal reflections, along with a look at family updates and Mitch's plans to attend an NIL-era college basketball tournament in Las Vegas. Mariners No-Table, Joe Doyle and Brady Farkas, return to discuss the Mariners' recent success, including a sweep of the Pirates and strong outings from Brian Woo. They revisit the Julio All-Star debate and urge fans to move on from Robbie Ray. The group also previews upcoming series against the Yankees and Tigers. Finally, Mitch welcomes MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis to preview the Mariners' draft strategy with the No. 3 pick. Callis explains why this year's class may lack elite headliners but still holds value, and discusses trade possibilities involving top prospects like Harry Ford. He also highlights Cal Raleigh's standout season, calling it one of the best ever by a catcher.   GUESTS   Daniel Timothy O'Neil | Writer and Broadcaster Jason D. Hamilton | Former Co-host of Mitch Unfiltered, UW Basketball Analyst Joe Doyle | MLB Draft and Prospects Analyst Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast (Mariners on SI) Jim Callis | Senior Writer, MLB Pipeline / MLB.com   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Julio Rodriguez's All-Star nod sparks debate; Mitch & Danny highlight Oakland's Star Power and Preview MLB Draft. 30:02 | Mitch & Danny rank Seattle's greatest sports seasons: Ichiro, Griffey, Randy Johnson, and a Shaun Alexander debate. 51:03 | GUEST: Jason Hamilton's Epic 72-Hole golf marathon at Bandon Dunes; Life updates and Mitch's Vegas basketball adventure. 1:19:26 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table; Mariners Sweep Pirates, Woo Shines, Julio's All-Star Nod Debated, and Brady's Robbie Ray PSA 1:48:05 | GUEST: Jim Callis previews Mariners' No. 3 Draft Pick, assesses top prospects, and Cal Raleigh's historic season. 2:11:10 | Other Stuff Segment: Red Panda injury, halftime entertainment, Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau, hiring Mike Brown, risky betting scenarios, Keith Urban interview controversy, Malik Beasley debt and gambling issues, excessive barber bills, Luis Ortiz MLB betting investigation, BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff controversy, BYU honor code rules, passing of Bobby Jenks, passing of Michael Madsen, passing of D. Wayne Lukas, passing of Bill Moyers, Cal Raleigh home run pace, Marcus Tuiasosopo vs. Michael Penix Jr. comparison.

NHL Free Agency is officially underway and we bring in MIKE BENTON (KAN) to give us the latest insight on any free agency moves the Kraken might make. :30- The Ol Judge is here! - The Mariners should celebrate MLB Trade Deadline Month Day by making a trade right away! - Ichiro is getting inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this month and he should go in in full uniform. - The Seahawks should trade 2-first rounders, Uchenna Nwosu and Boye Mafe for TJ Watt… :45- We wrap up the show with one last thing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by Blake Stephenson to preview UFC 316 with breakdowns of some of the biggest fights on the card, including Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili, Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison, and more. Plus, we ask the important questions, like which whiskey pairs best with a UFC card and how much money it would take to get hip-tossed by Kayla Harrison. Also in this episode: • Temu Trump and Alex Jones crash the UFC preview • Sip, Chug, Drainpour: Middletown Hero Edition • Does Mike Leach belong in the College Football Hall of Fame? • Can the Mariners retire #51 for BOTH Ichiro and Randy Johnson? • A youth baseball coach has a terrible take on homers • Pacers vs Thunder NBA Finals • Knicks fire Thibs • Stanley Cup pressure: Edmonton or Florida? • A Texas teacher accidentally serves students Hard Mountain Dew Baja Blast Grab a brew, hit play, and let's talk sports the right way. Chapter List: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:08:01 Beer Introductions 00:16:25 The Maycee Barber seizure 00:23:13 Which whiskey pairs best with UFC 316? 00:27:51 Vicente Luque vs. Kevin Holland preview 00:31:34 Mario Bautista vs. Patchy Mix preview 00:39:00 Kelvin Gastelum vs Joe Pyfer preview 00:43:28 Julianna Pena vs Kayla Harrison preview 00:48:29 How much would it take to get hip-tossed by Kayla Harrison? 00:52:27 Sip, Chug, Drainpour (Middletown Hero Edition): Kayla Harrison, Cris Carter, Kyle Schwarber 00:56:31 Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O'Malley preview 01:03:34 Temu Trump and Alex Jones break down Merab and Sugar Sean 01:07:46 Mike and Mookie over whether or not Mike Leach deserves to be in the College Football Hall of Fame 01:16:57 Should the Mariners have to pick either Ichiro or Randy Johnson when retiring the #51? 01:21:53 Blake's grandpa invented the fajita? 01:31:07 The dumbest take we've heard about home runs from a youth baseball coach on TikTok 01:33:34 Pacers vs. OKC set to face off in the NBA Finals 01:35:14 The Knicks fired Thibs! 01:43:13 Who has more pressure to win the Stanley Cup: Edmonton or Florida? 01:48:42 San Antonio teacher serves kids Hard Mountain Dew Baja Blast 01:56:42 Beer Recaps 01:58:35 This was a show 01:59:31 Blake's plugs 02:01:14 Outro #UFC316 #SeanOMalley #KaylaHarrison #CollegeFootball #MikeLeach #Mariners #Ichiro #RandyJohnson #NBAFinals #StanleyCup #BajaBlast #YouthBaseball #SportsPodcast #CraftBrewedSports #ComedySports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00-15:00: ML appreciates Ichiro's career as he heads into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

It's Anders birthday, but he's still here.  Ian talks about what he saw at OTA's yesterday and what stood out to him.   Joe Sheehan joins the show to talk about Randy Johnson's number retirement, treating pitchers with kid gloves, and he gives us a preview of the Orioles.   When you see the number 51, do you see Ichiro or Randy Johnson?   John Lund joins the show to talk about the similarities between the Giants and Mariners, and other hooligans with Ian Furness.   Checking the Textline.   Softy joins for cross talk.

Brady is back on a Tuesday, and the Mariners have surprised all of us by announcing that Randy Johnson's No. 51 will get retired next season. Does Randy deserve it? We look at the reasons why he does.Furthermore, Johnson spoke to the media about the news and Brady reacts to his 3-minute opening statement. How much blame do the M's get for how the relationship ended? And where did they go wrong?Also, Baseball Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch stops by to talk about Ichiro's upcoming Hall of Fame induction weekend and what M's fans can expect.And oh yeah, the Mariners played the least enjoyable winning series ever against the Minnesota Twins and Cal Raleigh is making history.

Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg talk about all the blowouts in baseball this year, the most wins in June market and the latest stories around the game. In this June 2nd episode of The Inside Pitch, Scott Seidenberg and Josh Towers analyze MLB's increasing blowouts. This season has already seen 46 games decided by 10+ runs, a record high since 2004. Towers attributes this to rushed player promotions, shortened drafts, minor league cuts, and analytics failing to teach players in-game adjustments. They cite examples such as Padres overcoming a 6-0 deficit against the Marlins and Diamondbacks' collapse due to emotional hangovers, underscoring how coaching and mental preparedness affect outcomes. The duo discusses bullpen usage's critical role in betting, highlighting the Red Sox's rested bullpen as an advantage. Towers explains that rested pens allow better in-game flexibility and reduce reliance on struggling relievers. Player development also takes center stage with the debate over Roman Anthony's MLB readiness. While his AAA stats are strong, Towers emphasizes non-statistical growth areas like situational hitting and emotional maturity. Craig Breslow's careful approach reflects a balance between development and team competitiveness. Looking at June betting markets, the Yankees, Dodgers, and Tigers share favorite status at +650. Towers favors the Tigers due to their home-heavy, softer schedule. He also projects the Nationals as a 2026 division contender, crediting their steady development. They examine profitability trends, identifying the Tigers as the most profitable moneyline and run line team, while the Rockies remain the best team to fade. The Cubs, Cardinals, Guardians, and Mets round out the most profitable sides, while Orioles, Braves, A's, and White Sox follow the Rockies in fade profitability. The conversation shifts to run support, highlighting pitchers like Andrew Heaney, who receives only 2.17 runs per start, despite a 3.39 ERA. Others like Kyle Freeland and Mitch Keller face similar challenges. Meanwhile, Max Fried benefits from 7.17 runs per start, aiding his success. Towers explains how run support impacts pitcher performance and confidence, influencing managerial decisions and pitcher development. Later, they address Corbin Burns' elbow injury, which appears severe as he was seen mouthing “elbow is done” after leaving a game. Towers elaborates on the biomechanics behind such injuries, emphasizing the importance of shoulder alignment and core stability to prevent stress on the elbow. Towers credits his own injury-free career to disciplined maintenance of these mechanics. They close discussing the Mariners retiring Ichiro's and Randy Johnson's number 51, an unprecedented honor. Towers reflects on his pitching strategy against Ichiro, where focusing on a single pitch location neutralized Ichiro's strengths. The podcast wraps with Seidenberg offering promotional codes for listeners and previewing upcoming MLB series while noting NBA and NHL finals on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian is at Seahawks OTA's, so what is he seeing, and what is he looking for?  Mariners get a massive series win.   The Molly Whoppers are here! Christopher Crawford and Nathan Bishop talk about the current homestand, how special Cal is, and more.   We talk about the Randy Johnson number retirement and how special of a pitcher he is, and what the Mariners need to do in the next week.   We hear from Randy Johnson in his press conference earlier today talking about what Seattle means to him, his relationship with Ichiro and more.   Seahawks WR Jake Bobo joins the show to talk OTA's, Klint Kubiak, the addition of Cooper Kupp, and more.   Dick Fain joins for cross talk.

Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg talk about all the blowouts in baseball this year, the most wins in June market and the latest stories around the game. In this June 2nd episode of The Inside Pitch, Scott Seidenberg and Josh Towers analyze MLB's increasing blowouts. This season has already seen 46 games decided by 10+ runs, a record high since 2004. Towers attributes this to rushed player promotions, shortened drafts, minor league cuts, and analytics failing to teach players in-game adjustments. They cite examples such as Padres overcoming a 6-0 deficit against the Marlins and Diamondbacks' collapse due to emotional hangovers, underscoring how coaching and mental preparedness affect outcomes. The duo discusses bullpen usage's critical role in betting, highlighting the Red Sox's rested bullpen as an advantage. Towers explains that rested pens allow better in-game flexibility and reduce reliance on struggling relievers. Player development also takes center stage with the debate over Roman Anthony's MLB readiness. While his AAA stats are strong, Towers emphasizes non-statistical growth areas like situational hitting and emotional maturity. Craig Breslow's careful approach reflects a balance between development and team competitiveness. Looking at June betting markets, the Yankees, Dodgers, and Tigers share favorite status at +650. Towers favors the Tigers due to their home-heavy, softer schedule. He also projects the Nationals as a 2026 division contender, crediting their steady development. They examine profitability trends, identifying the Tigers as the most profitable moneyline and run line team, while the Rockies remain the best team to fade. The Cubs, Cardinals, Guardians, and Mets round out the most profitable sides, while Orioles, Braves, A's, and White Sox follow the Rockies in fade profitability. The conversation shifts to run support, highlighting pitchers like Andrew Heaney, who receives only 2.17 runs per start, despite a 3.39 ERA. Others like Kyle Freeland and Mitch Keller face similar challenges. Meanwhile, Max Fried benefits from 7.17 runs per start, aiding his success. Towers explains how run support impacts pitcher performance and confidence, influencing managerial decisions and pitcher development. Later, they address Corbin Burns' elbow injury, which appears severe as he was seen mouthing “elbow is done” after leaving a game. Towers elaborates on the biomechanics behind such injuries, emphasizing the importance of shoulder alignment and core stability to prevent stress on the elbow. Towers credits his own injury-free career to disciplined maintenance of these mechanics. They close discussing the Mariners retiring Ichiro's and Randy Johnson's number 51, an unprecedented honor. Towers reflects on his pitching strategy against Ichiro, where focusing on a single pitch location neutralized Ichiro's strengths. The podcast wraps with Seidenberg offering promotional codes for listeners and previewing upcoming MLB series while noting NBA and NHL finals on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bump and Stacy look back on the most beloved athletes in Seattle history, including Ichiro, Tyler Lockett, and Ken Griffey Jr, they give you their thoughts on the NBA Playoffs and Shawn Kemp’s arrest in Headline Rewrites, they bring you some of the biggest stories around the NFL, including whether Aaron Rodgers will be a Steeler soon, and they hear why the Seahawks are being downgraded by some national voices. 

(00:00-20:36) Greg Warren joins us in-studio. New special "The Champ" is out. Shout out in the New York Times. Touring in Europe with Nate Bargatze. Not a fan of heights. We're big in the UK. Wrestling at Mizzou. Laying down at Northern Iowa. Singlet shaming. Doug's impressed with Greg's ability to remember his material. Greg's a little insulted.(20:44-32:41) A big Sade Wednesday. Cousin Mitch. So talented, so folksy. Cracker Barrel for hipsters. Doug whittling wood. Audio of Ken Rosenthal talking about where the Cardinals are at this moment. Rocking chairs and Fox robots.(32:51-1:03:52) Waino and Pestus were the two people bullish on the Cardinals this year. Doug is forced to apologize for his take on the Cubs schedule. Cardinal legend Adam Wainwright joins the show. What did he see in the Cardinals early on that most others did not? Starting pitching has been great for the most part. Credit to the coaching staff. Does he see the Cardinals going for it as the season goes on? Blowing his achilles. Doug offends Waino with a question about the DH. POs. Playoff format, extra innings baserunners, and pitch clock. Struggling with Ichiro.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Arod to Ichiro the untold tales of superscout Gordon Blakeley

RUNDOWN   Episode 334 kicks off with Hotshot Scott and Mitch riffing on state capitals, Montgomery, Alabama, and iconic pop culture from the 334 area code—including Nat King Cole, Captain & Tennille, and Terrence Long's infamous run-in with Ichiro's arm. They also share their reactions to the Pope from Chicago and the Mariners' concerning sweep at the hands of the Blue Jays. Is the dream fading, or is it a blip on the radar? The guys break down the offense's struggles, the alarming state of the pitching staff, and what comes next with the Yankees and Padres looming. Mitch and Jason Puckett debut the crossover show where the guys mix sports, parenting, and old-school radio storytelling with a signature Puck and Mitch touch. Joe Doyle and Brady Farkas join for the Mariners No-Table to dissect the team's unraveling rotation, Bryce Miller's mechanical collapse, and whether the offense deserves as much scrutiny. Plus, Out on a Limb returns with no medals—but plenty of shade thrown over last week's predictions. Finally, the Other Stuff segment where Hotshot and Mitch trade stories of lawsuits, strip clubs, and Derek Carr's “retirement.” Plus, the bizarre tale of the new Pope, and Hotshot's classic headlines wrap up the episode.   GUESTS   Jason Puckett | KJR – Crossover Show Debut Joe Doyle | Over Slot, Washington State's Own Brady Farkas | Refuse to Lose Podcast, Sports Illustrated Mariners   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Mitch and Hotshot Scott riff on Montgomery, Alabama, the 334 area code, Nat King Cole, and Terrence Long. Plus: the iconic Ichiro throw, and Captain & Tennille pop up in Hotshot's music lesson. 19:01 | Reactions to the new Pope's viral White Sox fandom and the Mariners' ugly sweep at the hands of Toronto. Is this the start of the unraveling? Mitch argues for walking Aaron Judge with the bases loaded. 39:46 | GUEST: Mitch joins Jason Puckett for the debut of their new crossover show. Sports, coaching stories, old-school radio banter, and whether Puck is really enjoying coaching his kids. 1:10:23 | GUEST: Mitch tells his all-time favorite coaching story about a kid named Kengo and relives the chaos of Little League glory days with Puck. Plus: parenting lessons, and should this become a regular segment? 1:29:32 | GUEST: Joe Doyle and Brady Farkas break down the Mariners' pitching disaster, Bryce Miller's meltdown, Julio's quiet improvements, and the brutal road ahead against the Yankees and Padres. Out on a Limb returns—and fails spectacularly. 2:01:58 | Mitch and Hotshot deliver The Other Stuff segment with lawsuits over Shedeur Sanders, Jason Pierre-Paul losing a $400k watch, strip club disputes, and Hotshot's classic headlines. Plus: RIP Chet Lemon, and is Derek Carr really done?

00:00-20:00: BallNine's Kevin Kernan chats Ichiro and Sabathia heading to Cooperstown, the up and down Yankees, Aaron Judge needing a big time October, the horrendous American League East, the amazing Freddie Freeman, greats of the game just wanting one game in the big leagues and more.

Baseball painter Dick Perez and director Marq Evans join the boys to talk about Dick's legendary career, re-working one of his pieces for Ichiro, beefing with Joe DiMaggio, who was his favorite Diamond King, whether or not he is the world's most reproduced artists (he very well might be!) and, of course, Marq's new documentary “The Diamond King”. This week's podcast was brought to you by  Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort Baseball Co and Patrick's Custom Painting.

Women's baseball pioneer Laura Hirai joins the boys to talk about growing up an Ichiro fan in Japan, how she ended up as the first ever ball girl for the New York Yankees, being on the field for the 2019 London Series, wearing Brett Gardner's pants, hanging out with CC Sabathia (along with some royals?) and her current gig as a pitching coach. Donate to the Great Britain's Women's National Baseball Team This week's podcast was brought to you by  Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort Baseball Co and Patrick's Custom Painting.

Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 There is a decades-old comic book from Japan that freelance journalist and baseball writer Brad Lefton carries with him and has promised to share when next at the Busch Stadium press box. It features a heroic baseball player, Kyojin no Hoshi, and, in one issue, Red Schoendienst and the Cardinals appear. A fictional character in the comic wears the Birds on the Bat as he becomes a rival to the comic's protagonist. So it was for the Cardinals for years -- two Cardinals teams, one led by Stan Musial and another by Bob Gibson, visited Japan on tours. The Cardinals were one of the first teams in Major League Baseball to sign a position from Japan when So Taguchi arrived in the early 2000s. He would go on to start in the World Series, win in a World Series championship, and be a key part of a pennant winner for the Cardinals. When he met Schoendienst he marveled that he was the same person he knew from the Kyojin no Hoshi comic. But Taguchi was also the last Japan-born player the Cardinals signed. They have been unsuccessful or absent in the pursuit of players from Japan since. To discuss why and how the Cardinals can become relevant for fans and players in Japan, the Best Podcast in Baseball welcomes a longtime baseball writer who grew up in St. Louis and now covers baseball for and in Japan. Lefton, a St. Louis-based freelance journalist, writes about baseball for a variety of outlets, including NHK and Number in Japan. He writes in Japanese and English about the game, and his work has also appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and the Cardinals' magazine. In the coming weeks, he'll visit Cooperstown, New York, where he's working as a consultant withe National Baseball Hall of Fame on an exhibition about baseball and Japan, and that exhibit will certainly include the Cardinals' tours and other ties to baseball in Japan. Lefton recently completed reporting on an article about former Cardinals pitcher Drew VerHagen's return to pitch in Japan, and in the coming months, Lefton will write a lot about the oncoming Hall of Fame induction of Ichiro Suzuki. Lefton joins St. Louis Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold to discuss Ichiro's arrival the majors, his "laser beam" throw, his fondness for the game, and his influence in the huge presence Japan has in the modern game, and not just on the Dodgers' roster. The two baseball writers also discuss how the Cardinals attempted to increase their presence in Japan and whether geography has become to high a hurdle for them to clear. Lefton also describes how growing up in St. Louis, where he also was an intern at KMOX/1120 AM, informs his baseball writing and his interest in Japan and its love of the game. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold. In its 13th year, BPIB drops weekly and is eager to hear from listeners about what it does well and what it can do better.

Ichiro did wear a full uniform to throw out the first pitch. There are too many timeouts in college basketball. Coach Prime got PAID! ITN featuring a lost beaver. Sports Wife BINGO sounds fun. Enjoy the Club!

Ichiro did wear a full uniform to throw out the first pitch. The boys get distracted by day baseball. There are too many stoppages in college basketball. Can Izzo get to the regional final?

We're breaking down everything from Ichiro's laser 1st pitch to the Pirates blowing a Paul Skenes win day, to Austin Wells leading off, to Ohtani, Harper and Arenado going deep. Plus, guys who made rosters and showed off in their first games, bullpen gems, and some of the coolest opening day moments. We've got it all covered. Full Youtube Broadcast here: https://youtu.be/bpuacmP6MeU Plus - Make sure you're signing up for Sean's April 27th Breakthrough pro program. He gives you all you need to know about it on the back end of today's show. You will not regret it! Click here for more info: https://www.seancaseylive.com/breakthroughpro

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Tayler Saucedo joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain from T-Mobile Park on Opening Day to talk about playing for his favorite team growing up, his story of meeting Ichiro for the first time, his time in High School, and the bullpen.

Matt Krause will tell you how to get your kids in shape without hurting them.  He will also give you the insight as to how the game's greats: Ichiro, Ken Griffey Jr, etc - trained to be great baseball players. Need we say more? Join us! Full Youtube Broadcast here: https://youtu.be/rjbMjd0Oqps

RUNDOWN With Hotshot Scott in Hawaii, Mitch calls in Daniel O'Neill for a “bullpen start,” diving into Mariners nostalgia, gym etiquette, and Luka Dončić's stunning trade to the Lakers. They debate the evolving definition of selling out, generational shifts in athlete branding, and awkward encounters at the gym. Former Mariners CF Mike Cameron joins to discuss the surreal experience of being traded for Ken Griffey Jr., stepping into an impossible role, and witnessing Ichiro's legendary work ethic. He shares inside stories about Ichiro's hidden power, baserunning genius, and surprising fluency in English while addressing the ongoing struggles of the Mariners' offense. Director Michael Talajian previews We Beat the Dream Team, an HBO documentary on the iconic 1992 scrimmage where college players shocked Jordan, Magic, and Bird. He reveals unearthed footage, firsthand accounts, and whether coach Chuck Daly threw the game as a lesson. Finally, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News breaks down the Mavericks' bombshell Luka Dončić trade, analyzing its ties to Mark Cuban's ownership sale and the franchise's long-term strategy. Will this deal revive or derail Luka's career in L.A.?   GUESTS • Mike Cameron | Former Mariners CF • Michael Talajian | Director, We Beat the Dream Team (HBO) • Brad Townsend | Reporter, The Dallas Morning News   TABLE OF CONTENTS 1:34 | A bullpen start, gym etiquette, and the Luka bombshell 20:33 | Seattle's GM Dilemma: Who's Actually Doing a Good Job? 37:26 | GUEST: Mike Cameron | Former Mariners CF; on filling Griffey's shoes, Ichiro's mystique, and Mariners' woes. 45:42 | GUEST: Michael Talajian | Director, We Beat the Dream Team (HBO); the day college kids shocked the Dream Team: HBO's new doc reveals the truth 1:00:16 | GUEST: Brad Townsend | Reporter, The Dallas Morning News; why did the Mavs trade Luka? 1:50:43 | The Other Stuff Segment: Nirvana and Post Malone performance, SNL 50th anniversary concert, generational views on selling out, actors in commercials, Matthew McConaughey's influence on celebrity endorsements, Mac McClung's career beyond the dunk contest, fans ejected for yelling at Mark Cuban, Super Bowl tickets vs. family obligations, Bill Belichick's young girlfriend, Cooper Flagg's NIL valuation, Alex Bregman signing with the Red Sox, Aaron Rodgers' distractions as a free agent, Yannick Sinner's doping scandal and lenient suspension, Seahawks' commitment to Geno Smith's contract demands, Eric Bedard's tenure with the Mariners.

Ben Maller talks about MLB commish Rob Manfred saying fans are concerned over MLB's lack of a salary cap, how the name of the person that didn't vote for Ichiro still hasn't gotten out, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, the guys discuss the new home for our show, and the Cubs acquiring Ryan Pressly. After that, they look at the Hall of Fame inductees and break down a whole slew of free agent acquisitions. 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

RUNDOWN   Pete Carroll, St. Cloud Trivia, and Super Bowl Showdowns. Episode 320 opens with St. Cloud, Minnesota trivia and sports history, featuring athletes Keith Fahnhorst and Jim Eisenreich. Frank Caliendo steals the show with hilarious impressions of U.S. Presidents, while Hotshot navigates the chaos of teenage slang. Mitch and Hotshot then dive into Ichiro Suzuki's Hall of Fame induction, exploring the baffling lone dissenting vote and comparing it to Ken Griffey Jr.'s snub, critiquing voters who disrupt unanimity. Brady Henderson and Katherine Terrell join Mitch to break down the Seahawks' hiring of Klint Kubiak as offensive coordinator, examining his NFL experience, play-calling style, and vision for Seattle's offense. Rick Neuheisel discusses college football's National Championship, Ohio State's offensive firepower, Chip Kelly's standout season, and the ripple effects of NIL deals and the 12-team playoff format. Jason La Canfora previews the Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl, highlighting Patrick Mahomes' dominance and the Chiefs' playoff mastery, while tackling NFL issues like the "tush push" controversy and ball-tracking technology.   GUESTS   • Brady Henderson & Katherine Terrell | Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider), Katherine Terrell (ESPN - NFL Nation Reporter) • Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Analyst • Jason La Canfora | CBS Sports Writer   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:12 | St. Cloud to Super Bowl Insights 9:45 | Clip of the Week: Frank Caliendo doing all of the Presidents' voices. 15:41 | Pete Carroll, Ichiro's Hall of Fame Snub, and the Twilight Zone Raiders 29:52 | GUEST: Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider), Katherine Terrell (ESPN - NFL Nation Reporter) - Seahawks Name Klint Kubiak Offensive Coordinator 45:42 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel (CBS College Analyst) - Mitch and Rick's Season Wrap-Up; CFP 1:17:29 | GUEST: Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports Writer) - Eagles vs. Chiefs Super Bowl: La Canfora Breaks It Down 1:32:49 | The Other Stuff Segment: • Hotshot's house overtaken by sophomore girls and teenage slang. • Kyrie Irving accidentally hitting a kid courtside with a wild pass. • Ryan Day's over-dyed beard and Mitch's aversion to beard dyeing. • Danny Hurley's coaching antics and ego on full display. • A six-year-old hilariously calling the Cubs owner "cheap." • Rumors of the Seahawks trading DK Metcalf and debates over his value. • DK's impact on the Seahawks' passing game. • Felix Hernandez's Hall of Fame chances after a modest first ballot showing. • Baseball Hall of Fame quirks and Ichiro's placement among the Marlins' all-time greats. • Prospects for Seattle Mariners' young players based on Baseball America rankings. • NIL offers starting at $4.5 million for Ohio State freshman WR Jeremiah Smith. • RIP mentions for notable musicians and a reflection on Kobe Bryant's tragic anniversary. • Headlines featuring absurd news stories, from ding-dong-ditch escalations to anti-aging millionaire oddities. Hotshot's controversial punchline about anti-aging millionaire Brian Johnson comparing erections with his son.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Meg's memories of Ichiro and his sensational MLB debut, Ippei Mizuhara's letter about his work with Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki's dog, the misleading name of “Sluggball,” Jurickson Profar and the prospect of a Braves rebound, which players will get “shorter” thanks to the challenge system, two new rules […]

Today's word of the day is ‘cooperstown' as in the Baseball Hall of Fame as in Ichiro as in CC as in Billy Wagner. I was there this week. What a special place. (13:30) What is going on with the Jaguars? Liam Coen is now going to be the head coach? The same guy who turned down the job the other day and returned to the Buccaneers? (21:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the St. Louis Cardinals and what happened to that franchise. (33:20) Review: Oscar Nominations. (39:50) NPPOD. (49:00) Let's give an update on the Tampa Bay Rays and the Trop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘cooperstown' as in the Baseball Hall of Fame as in Ichiro as in CC as in Billy Wagner. I was there this week. What a special place. (13:30) What is going on with the Jaguars? Liam Coen is now going to be the head coach? The same guy who turned down the job the other day and returned to the Buccaneers? (21:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the St. Louis Cardinals and what happened to that franchise. (33:20) Review: Oscar Nominations. (39:50) NPPOD. (49:00) Let's give an update on the Tampa Bay Rays and the Trop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Best of Unsportsmanlike with Evan, Canty, & Michelle where they talk about Ohio state winning the National championship, what Ben Johnson going to the Bears could mean for Caleb Williams, why wasn't Ichiro a unanimous hall of famer and NFL offseason predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Samson is here JUST after the Oscar nominations have been revealed, and he couldn't be more excited. Samson answers the crews questions about Emilia Perez's nomination for Best Picture, Challengers being snubbed from Best Score, and the movie he's about to watch and Mike Ryan's suggestion. Then, is David in a haunted hotel during his stay in Cooperstown? Plus, Greg shares his thoughts on Ichiro's Hall of Fame induction and delivers his Top 5 Old Person Insults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The studio is abuzz with people all over the office fighting over who should have made the MLB Hall of Fame. Was Greg Cote the one voter who did NOT vote for Ichiro? Then, Billy wishes he could be put on house arrest just to get the relief of not having to make plans with anyone. Is house arrest actually our greatest form of freedom? Plus, snow in Tallahassee, Greg believes he could be a hype man, Jessica explains why the National Championship felt anti-climactic to some people, and we determine which Tight Ends would be most difficult to kill. Also, is Martin Short a good actor? Is he an immortal like Mark Andrews? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘first ballot' as in first ballot Hall of Fame as in Ichiro as in CC as in Wagner. That's it. The whole class is three players. And Ichiro missed being unanimous by just one single vote. Just like Derek Jeter. Unreal. (20:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Paul Skenes rookie card bounty and what the Pirates should offer now. They also want to know if I would sign Skenes longterm now. Hm. (33:05) Review: Blue Velvet. (36:20) The Chicago Bears went big and hired Ben Johnson. The hottest name in NFL coaching. They needed to make a splash for Caleb Williams. (43:40) College sports have changed everything. Now comes the ugly. Wisconsin and the Big Ten are ready to battle Miami and a player over a transfer. Here is why. (51:50) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On another episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo and Jeff Saturday discuss how big of a deal a Chiefs 3-peat would be. Mad Dog goes off about the Chiefs receiving favorable calls. The guys also discuss how much pressure is on Josh Allen this weekend. Kimberley A. Martin joins the show to react to Patrick Ricard saying Lamar will win a Super Bowl. Mad Dog and Stephen A. react to Ichiro being one vote shy of a unanimous HOF selection. Lastly, the guys debate whether or not Dan Hurley's sideline antics are too much.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘first ballot' as in first ballot Hall of Fame as in Ichiro as in CC as in Wagner. That's it. The whole class is three players. And Ichiro missed being unanimous by just one single vote. Just like Derek Jeter. Unreal. (20:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Paul Skenes rookie card bounty and what the Pirates should offer now. They also want to know if I would sign Skenes longterm now. Hm. (33:05) Review: Blue Velvet. (36:20) The Chicago Bears went big and hired Ben Johnson. The hottest name in NFL coaching. They needed to make a splash for Caleb Williams. (43:40) College sports have changed everything. Now comes the ugly. Wisconsin and the Big Ten are ready to battle Miami and a player over a transfer. Here is why. (51:50) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 502: Neal and Toby chat about Trump's order to make all Federal workers to work in the office full-time. Will this ultimately be a winning move in Washington? Then, a multi-billion dollar joint venture by AI leaders and the Trump Administration to power American AI infrastructure. Plus, Netflix reports a record-breaking performance in its last quarter, adding millions of subscribers thanks to its hit shows and live sports. Meanwhile, Olympic athletes are noticing their medals are slowly deteriorating…but weren't the medals made by LVMH? The company doesn't see a problem. Lastly, Costco, a rare Winter storm, JetBlue, and Ichiro are in today's roundup of headlines.  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Download the Yahoo! Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Salk talks about the news of Ichiro being one vote short of being a unanimous hall of famer and how ridiculous it is that him and several other hall of famers weren’t elected unanimously, he talks about Ichiro’s jersey retirement, the Seahawks offensive coordinator speculations, and more in Need to Know, then NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger talks about potential offensive coordinator candidates for the Seahawks.

Salk talks about how Ichiro not being voted unanimously into the hall of fame isn’t too surprising, he also explains how Felix Hernandez’s hall of fame case is in a decent spot he talks about Ichiro’s jersey retirement, the Seahawks offensive coordinator speculations, and more in Need to Know, Salk talks about what the Seahawks should do this offseason particularly at QB and offensive line, then Brady Henderson joins Salk for Blue 88 to talk more about the Seahawks offensive coordinator search.

Salk is joined by Sports Illustrated cover writer Greg Bishop to talk more about interviewing Ichiro and his greatness and how many stars exist in the Seattle sports scene today, they talk about Ichiro’s jersey retirement, the Seahawks offensive coordinator speculations, and more in Need to Know, then they are joined by Daniel Jeremiah to talk about his thoughts on the divisional playoff round as well as what the Seahawks should do this offseason at QB.

Rob and Kelvin explain why they have no problem with the one anonymous Hall of Fame voter who prevented Ichiro Suzuki from being a unanimous selection, rip the Detroit Lions fans who keep calling Ben Johnson a traitor for leaving to take the Chicago Bears head coaching job, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam swings by to discuss all the biggest postseason headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock and Salk bring on Gee Scott to get his reaction to Ohio State winning the National Championship, his experience in Atlanta for the event, and what it all means to him and his family. They then discuss what stood out most to them about Ichiro's career and the legacy he cemented in Seattle, Japan and in baseball as whole with him expected to be voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame today. Finally, they end the show with Answer The Question Jerk.

Brock and Salk spend some more time recapping Monday night's CFP National Championship game, while discussing where Jeremiah Smith ranks among all of the recent Ohio State wide receivers. Then, they welcome on Shannon Drayer to share some of her favorite Ichiro stories and what he means to the country of Japan with him expected to be voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame today.

David Samson joins the show for The Big Suey, but before we can get to any of the topics we have in store for him, it's time to revisit yesterday's song by Rose destined for a Suey victory. Then, Stugotz argues with Samson over the origins of the Golden At-Bat as David says HE deserves credit for the original idea and that Stu stole it from him. Plus, we find out some more about David and his relationship with speaking to his family at a restaurant that makes us question how human he truly is. Also, Ichiro, Army figurines, Sister Jean's snub, and Jeremy takes the risk of following Rose with a song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices