Podcast appearances and mentions of John Olerud

RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot open Episode 339 by revisiting one of Seattle sports fans' oldest wounds — the Sonics' departure — while Oklahoma City dances in the NBA Finals. That leads to a spirited deep dive into Boston's music history, with Hotshot tested on everything from Aerosmith to New Edition. Mitch drops a classic Sonics tale: the time he painted his face in silent protest on a live Sonics pay-per-view broadcast. Pete Carroll makes a podcast appearance — not here, but on Get Got with Marshawn Lynch and Michael Robinson — and throws light shade at Earl Thomas while diplomatically reflecting on his Seahawks departure. Marshawn lets him cook. Mariners No-Table, Brady Farkas reacts to a 30-run explosion in Chicago, marvels at Cal Raleigh's historic pace, and debates whether Cal should skip the Home Run Derby to stay fresh. JP Crawford's All-Star case gets real, Solano suddenly looks irreplaceable, and the lineup finally shows life from top to bottom. Jason Puckett returns for the KJ-Aren'ts, where Mitch discovers Puckett's age through a Thunder hate-watch article and recounts legendary sideline reporting drama during the 1996 NCAA Final Four.   GUESTS KJ-Aren'ts; Jason Puckett | Former KJR Host Mariners No-Table; Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast   TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Sonics PTSD flares up as Thunder hit the Finals. Mitch challenges Hotshot to a musical trivia duel centered on Boston legends. 10:45 | Aerosmith, Boston, New Kids, New Edition, The Cars — and a surprise Dropkick Murphys finale. Mitch makes the case that Boston might outrank Seattle in music legacy. 21:03 | Pete Carroll joins Get Got and casually dunks on Earl Thomas. Marshawn just lets it ride. Pete also explains how control and roster vision led to his Seahawks exit. 29:24 | Mitch declares Cal's historic tear the most electrifying run by a Mariners hitter since Griffey '94 — name-dropping Mantle, Bench, and A-Rod along the way. 49:23 | Guest: Mariners No-Table with Brady Farkas. The Mariners explode for 30 runs in Chicago, Cal Raleigh enters historic territory, and Mitch argues he should skip the Derby to stay fresh. Farkas sees the other side. 1:22:03 | Guest KJ-Aren'ts Part 1: Mitch finds out Puckett's age by reading The Athletic, where Puckett is quoted from a Thunder hate-watch at Mike's Chili Parlor. 1:41:12 | Guest KJ-Aren'ts Part 2: Mitch tells the story of being banned from the Final Four — then shows up on live TV in full Syracuse face paint. Kevin and Marcus nearly lose it on air. 2:03:54 | Other Stuff Segment: Mitch confesses to miscrediting “The Twist” and recycling a decade-old John Olerud story, while Scott gleefully mocks his declining fastball. They also swap nostalgic war stories — Scott streaming Game 7 from a spaghetti joint, Mitch sideline-reporting with Syracuse face paint — before spiraling into Rick Ocasek's death, landline superiority, and the glory days of Queen Anne's Spaghetti Factory.

RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot kick off Episode 338 with a chaotic Father's Day recap involving mini-golf madness, stroller gridlock, and a player with a walker clogging the first tee. Hotshot goes MIA for eight hours and doesn't even play. Mitch follows with two public floggings: one for crediting “The Twist” to Fats Domino, the other for dusting off a 2013 John Olerud story like it was breaking news. His fastball? Missing. Hotshot? Happy to point that out. Dave Grosby returns to talk about his health battles, a rough ketamine treatment, and the overlooked value of opioids for pain relief. He still finds time to make a bold Mariners playoff case. Brady Henderson checks in from Seahawks camp to explain why Mike Macdonald's version of Seattle looks more united and less ego-driven. He breaks down Sam Darnold's grip on QB1, the Jalen Milroe development arc, and why 2024 already feels different. Finally, Brady Farkas flies solo at the Mariners No-Table. Seattle sweeps Cleveland, JP Crawford stays hot, and Julio keeps hitting — but not with much muscle. They break down rotation depth, bullpen leaks, and trade bait like Gino Suarez and Josh Naylor. The playoff math is still murky, but the hunt continues.   GUESTS Dave Grosby | Former Seattle Radio Host Brady Henderson | ESPN Seahawks Insider Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast   TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Miniature golf debacle on Father's Day. Hotshot disappears for 8 hours and Mitch suspects a lie. 6:00 | Mitch's Mea Culpas: Two big errors from Episode 337: Fats Domino vs. Chubby Checker, and a 12-year-old news story passed off as new. 8:15 | Tupac's Birthday & Mitch's Vegas Memory: Tupac's 54th birthday sparks a story about Mitch being in the same building the night Tupac was shot. Plus: Dunbar High and NBA trivia. 19:21 | Mitch recaps his radio reunion with Puck, Stretch, and Sandmeyer before diving into Randy Johnson's brutally awkward jersey-retirement tour, where nostalgia gives way to grievances. 41:32 | Guest: Dave Grosby, Dave talks candidly about his chronic pain treatment, the psychedelic failure of ketamine, and why opioids get a bad rap. Then shifts into Mariners mode with playoff predictions and trade speculation. 1:02:40 | Guest: Brady Henderson, Insight from Seahawks OTAs and minicamps. Brady explains the cultural shift under Mike Macdonald and evaluates the team's offseason vibe, quarterback depth, and drama-free roster. 1:30:26 | Guest: Mariners No-Table with Brady Farkas, A Cleveland sweep breathes life into the Mariners' season. JP Crawford is on fire, the bullpen looks steadier, but Julio's big-hit drought continues. Trade deadline names like Gino Suarez and Josh Naylor emerge, and the AL West race tightens. 1:59:55 | Other Stuff Segment; From fake testicles on the field to Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound, Mitch and Hotshot unpack a wild week of sports absurdity, awkward trades, record-breaking comebacks, heart attack scares, and viral sibling drama—all before diving into baseball's biggest merch stars and RIPs to legends.

RUNDOWN   Mitch kicks off Episode 337 with a deceptively tough trivia question about Louisiana's top-selling music artist—hint: it's not the one you'd expect. That sets the tone for a packed show that includes a heated Mariners No-Table debate over Randy Johnson's Mariners legacy and whether Seattle ever truly embraced one of the game's greats. Mariners No-Table, with Joe Doyle (Future Stars Series) and Brady Farkas (MLB analyst & podcaster) tackle the club's shaky offense, trade deadline outlook, and whether the front office is bold enough to make a real playoff push. It's a nostalgic and energetic ride as Mitch reunites with the original KJR Sports Pit crew — Jason Puckett, Steve Sandmeyer, and Matt Johnson — for a three-part conversation packed with inside stories, on-air memories, and raw reflections on their time together. From launching an iconic Seattle sports segment to the challenges of keeping it alive, the guys share hilarious behind-the-scenes tales and openly discuss the circumstances that led to its sudden end. It's equal parts reunion, therapy session, and roast — and a rare glimpse into what made Seattle radio tick in the 2000s.   GUESTS   Joe Doyle | MLB Draft Analyst, OverSlot, Future Stars Series and Mariners Reporter Brady Farkas | Sports Radio Host and Mariners contributor Jason Puckett | Former KJR Sports Radio Host and Co-Host of The Sports Pit Steve Sandmeyer | Former KJR Host and Producer of The Sports Pit Matt “Stretch” Johnson | Longtime Seattle Sports Radio Personality   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Mitch quizzes Hotshot Scott on the top-selling artist from Louisiana (spoiler: Britney Spears), sparking a playful debate over musical icons and surprising stats. The duo sets the stage for a nostalgic Sports Pit reunion and previews the lineup of longtime Seattle sports voices. 27:56 | Joe Doyle (Future Stars Series) and Brady Farkas (MLB Insider) join Mitch to dissect the Mariners' recent struggles, pitching rotation inconsistencies, and potential trade deadline moves. The trio debates whether Seattle should buy or sell, how injuries have altered the outlook, and what front office boldness might mean for a playoff push. 55:11 | Jason Puckett and Steve Sandmeyer kick off the Sports Pit reunion with Mitch, revisiting their early days on KJR, behind-the-scenes dynamics, and the unique blend of chaos and chemistry that made the show a Seattle favorite. They reflect on their friendship, battles with management, and the show's surprising influence. 1:25:44 | Mitch, Sandmeyer, and Puckett dive deeper into the Sports Pit era, exploring its impact on Seattle sports media and the authenticity that drew a loyal following. They share personal moments, fan memories, and address how the show would—or wouldn't—work today. A candid look at the evolution of sports radio through the lens of their pioneering chaos. 1:59:21 | The Sports Pit trio closes out their reunion with reflections on life after KJR, including career updates and personal growth. They share final laughs, rapid-fire memories, and emotional gratitude for the listeners who made it all matter. A fitting end to a heartfelt and hilarious throwback. 2:26:38 | In “The Other Stuff,” Mitch and Hotshot cover a wild mix of headlines: a British Airways attendant caught dancing naked mid-flight, Derrick Henry's movie bet with Adam Sandler, John Olerud's $65k tree feud, and Sean Kemp's court plea. They spotlight Coco Gauff's classy French Open win and Sabalenka's poor sportsmanship, Paul Skenes' historic ERA start, and Livvy Dunne's creepy autograph seekers. Plus, Saquon Barkley lands the Madden cover, a coach's slur controversy, and a roundup of RIPs including Rick Derringer and Loretta Swit.

Orel Hershiser joins Jay Horwitz for a rare deep dive into the year he spent as a New York Met — and the unforgettable moments that came before it. From earning his 200th career win in Flushing to outdueling the Mets in the legendary 1988 NLCS, Hershiser reflects on a career full of iconic moments and unlikely friendships. He opens up about what it meant to play behind Robin Ventura and Rey Ordoñez, why Bobby Valentine was one of the smartest minds he's ever worked with, and the hilarious myth about John Olerud's helmet. Plus: tales from the Dodgers' clubhouse, broadcasting with Vin Scully, and why Ricky Henderson was truly one of one. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro: Orel Hershiser's Mets & Dodgers Legacy01:00 – Why He Signed with the Mets in ‘9902:15 – Bobby Valentine, Buck Showalter & a Smart Clubhouse03:00 – Remembering That 1999 Mets Team04:00 – Clinching the Wild Card: Brad Clontz's Wild Pitch05:00 – Pitching Through Pain, Grit, and Adjustments06:30 – The Grand Slam Single Game from the Mound08:00 – Winning Career Game #200 as a Met09:15 – Flashback to 1988 NLCS: Breaking the Mets' Hearts11:00 – Dodging Bulletin Board Material & Lasorda's Pep Talks12:30 – Game 7 Heroics & Tommy's Crazy Contingency Plan14:00 – Thoughts on Payroll, Competitive Balance & Steve Cohen15:30 – Shohei Ohtani Is a Fantasy16:45 – Best Infield Orel Ever Played Behind18:00 – The Olerud Helmet Story Was Fake?!19:00 – Ricky Henderson Talked in the 3rd Person20:00 – The Mercury Mets Game21:00 – Why That One Mets Year Meant So Much22:00 – Life Lessons from Vin Scully & Dodgers Legends23:30 – On Broadcasting with Joe Davis & ESPN24:30 – Orel's Plans During the Dodgers-Mets Series25:00 – A Farewell to Jay from the Bulldog Himself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all knew Ichiro was going to make the Hall of Fame, but it's still frustrating that one person didn't vote for him.   Larry Stone, Longtime Mariners Writer for the Seattle Times tells Ian he won't lament over the one person who didn't vote for Ichiro, as the moment belongs to him. Larry shares some of his favorite moments of Ichiro's career and gives us an encapsulation of his career as a whole.   Baseball has changed since Ichiro's prime, especially when it comes to hitting. We take you through the numbers.   Steve Palazzolo, The 33rd Team starts things off with his own Ichiro story. Steve looks into the breaking news that Trent Baalke is out, which is telling about the Jaguars' search for a new head coach. Could we see Pete Carroll as the 49ers defensive coordinator? Is the window closing in Detroit? Finally, Steve previews the weekend's championship games.   John Olerud, former Mariner and teammate of Ichiro tells us what it was like seeing Ichiro inducted into the Hall of Fame and what it was like watching him roll into town his first year with the Mariners. He also tells us what we wouldn't know about Ichiro from the outside.   The Daily Power Play!   Mike Holmgren, Legendary NFL Coach starts his weekly hour off by evaluating the officiating in the NFL divisional rounds...and it doesn't take him long in a game to start taking issue. There are certain quarterback protection rules that just aren't completely necessary. Coach explains why he thinks NFL officials remain part time. The biggest problem he had when coaching was the inconsistency among crews.   Coach Holmgren continues with us to preview the weekend's championship games. He commends Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels in Washington, but Saquon Barkley is a force to be reckoned with. The AFC Championship between the Bills and the Chiefs 

With Rickey Henderson's surprising and unfortunate passing, Jay Horwitz got together with a few members of the '99 Mets to talk about what it was like to play with Rickey Henderson and share some memories of one of the most beloved men to ever pick up a bat. 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

Jay sits down with Mets legend and friend of 30 years John Olerud to remember the “Greatest Infield of All Time” of the 1999 Mets and Olerud's journey with the franchise. Olerud discusses the trade that brought him to New York, playing both ways in college and the infamous rumor spread by Rickey Henderson. 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

At the start of a new year, we're going back to where it all started for us as sports fans: the incredible 1993 Toronto Blue Jays. In this episode we sort through the 1993 regular season, remember that kids under 10 don't remember regular seasons, gaze in wonderment at John Olerud and Paul Molitor, and shake our heads at the idea of adding Rickey Henderson to a championship level roster. Ah, 1993. The Maple Leafs are great, the Blue Jays are unbeatable, and we don't have to go to work or pay rent or make our own food. It'll be like this forever!Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them!Follow @Sportsfeld on X! While you're there say hello to @theZubes and @JGoldsbie or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@sportsfeld.caIf merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchfeldIf you enjoyed today's show, please rate Sportsfeld 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.And as always, thank you for listening to another episode of Sportsfeld.

Cooperstown Calls:1977, popular Chicago Cubs' slugger Ernie Banks is inducted into the Hall of Fame, helping to draw a then-record 27 Hall of Famers to Cooperstown for the event. Martin Dihigo, Pop Lloyd, Al Lopez, Amos Rusie, and Joe Sewell are also inducted.Milestones:1988, lights are used for the first time in the history of Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies play 3 1/2 before being rained out.1998 - Behind Rafael Palmeiro's 35th home run‚ the Orioles defeat the Twins‚ 6 - 3‚ despite 5 hits by Minnesota DH Paul Molitor. Molitor also swipes his 500th base. He's the 6th player with 500 steals and 3000 hits.1997 Randy Johnson becomes the first pitcher to strike out 19 batters in a game twice in one season when he fans 19 Chicago White Sox in a 5 - 0 victory.Oddities:1976, the Chicago White Sox become the first team in major league history to wear short pants in a game. The White Sox debut their Bermuda shorts - the brainchild of owner Bill Veeck - in the first game of a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals. It will be the only regular season game in which the White Sox wear shorts.1903, tragedy strikes the Baker Bowl in Philadelphia when a walkway at the top of the stands suddenly collapses, killing 12 fans in attendance and injuring 282 others. The incident, which occurs when fans rush to the walkway to witness a street brawl, mars a doubleheader between the hometown Phillies and the Boston Braves. The second game is canceled and Philadelphia's remaining home games are played at the American League's Columbia Park.2004 - The Red Sox defeat the Tigers‚ 11 - 9‚ despite 7 Detroit home runs. Tim Wakefield records the win for Boston despite tying a major league record by allowing 6 of the homers. Wakefield is the 6th modern pitcher to yield 6 round-trippers‚ but the first since Philadelphia's George Caster did so 64 years ago against the Red Sox. The last pitcher to give up 6 homers and still win the game was Brooklyn's Hollis Thurston in 1932.Births: 1913 - Cecil Travis, lost nearly four years lost to World War II, and frozen feet suffered in the Battle of the Bulge, may have cost Cecil Travis a chance at the Hall of Fame. Despite that interruption, his career record still shines. A hard-hitting infielder, Ted Williams later compared Cecil's swing to John Olerud's. In 1941, Travis finished third to Joe DiMaggio and Williams in American League Most Valuable Player Award voting, batting .359 with 218 hits. His lifetime .314 average is one of the highest ever recorded by a shortstop

Cooperstown Calls:1977, popular Chicago Cubs' slugger Ernie Banks is inducted into the Hall of Fame, helping to draw a then-record 27 Hall of Famers to Cooperstown for the event. Martin Dihigo, Pop Lloyd, Al Lopez, Amos Rusie, and Joe Sewell are also inducted.Milestones:1988, lights are used for the first time in the history of Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies play 3 1/2 before being rained out.1998 - Behind Rafael Palmeiro's 35th home run‚ the Orioles defeat the Twins‚ 6 - 3‚ despite 5 hits by Minnesota DH Paul Molitor. Molitor also swipes his 500th base. He's the 6th player with 500 steals and 3000 hits.1997 Randy Johnson becomes the first pitcher to strike out 19 batters in a game twice in one season when he fans 19 Chicago White Sox in a 5 - 0 victory.Oddities:1976, the Chicago White Sox become the first team in major league history to wear short pants in a game. The White Sox debut their Bermuda shorts - the brainchild of owner Bill Veeck - in the first game of a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals. It will be the only regular season game in which the White Sox wear shorts.1903, tragedy strikes the Baker Bowl in Philadelphia when a walkway at the top of the stands suddenly collapses, killing 12 fans in attendance and injuring 282 others. The incident, which occurs when fans rush to the walkway to witness a street brawl, mars a doubleheader between the hometown Phillies and the Boston Braves. The second game is canceled and Philadelphia's remaining home games are played at the American League's Columbia Park.2004 - The Red Sox defeat the Tigers‚ 11 - 9‚ despite 7 Detroit home runs. Tim Wakefield records the win for Boston despite tying a major league record by allowing 6 of the homers. Wakefield is the 6th modern pitcher to yield 6 round-trippers‚ but the first since Philadelphia's George Caster did so 64 years ago against the Red Sox. The last pitcher to give up 6 homers and still win the game was Brooklyn's Hollis Thurston in 1932.Births: 1913 - Cecil Travis, lost nearly four years lost to World War II, and frozen feet suffered in the Battle of the Bulge, may have cost Cecil Travis a chance at the Hall of Fame. Despite that interruption, his career record still shines. A hard-hitting infielder, Ted Williams later compared Cecil's swing to John Olerud's. In 1941, Travis finished third to Joe DiMaggio and Williams in American League Most Valuable Player Award voting, batting .359 with 218 hits. His lifetime .314 average is one of the highest ever recorded by a shortstop

What show can go from a John Olerud parody song to talking about the disaster that was Donald Trump at the NABJ Convention in Chicago? We discovered that circuses are still a thing. We take a deep dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's guest on the podcast is Kevin Malone. Kevin retired from Major League Baseball after an illustrious 17-year career in a variety of front office roles. Most notably, Kevin was the general manager of the Montreal Expos (1994-1995) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1998-2001). Kevin details his meteoric rise from coaching at a small Bible college (Tennessee Temple University) to becoming the youngest GM in all of baseball. Despite his amazing journey to World Series success, Kevin discusses his failures as a husband and father. He also shares his son's miraculous recovery from a drug overdose that left his son Sean in a coma for two months. Kevin shares his own spiritual journey of dying to self-daily, his new book (Scouting the Enemy) and his newfound fight against sex trafficking. You will be encouraged with this conversation with Kevin Malone. The Shawn Miracle - The Incredible True StoryOrder Kevin Malone's Book Now - Scouting the Enemy (malone-scoutingtheenemy.com)Home - U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking (usiaht.org)Advocate - U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking (usiaht.org) (with Francis Chan) For more information and to financially support the podcast, go to www.PaulGolden.org

The former first baseman discusses his memories as a Met.

On this week's episode, we revisit Bret Boone's conversation from April 2021 with former batting champ, 2x All-Star and 2x World Series Champ John Olerud. We discuss skipping the minor leagues, his two World Series wins in Toronto and what events in his life lead to him wearing a helmet on defense. 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 Toronto Blue Jays have had some unbelievable players throughout the history of the organization. These players have dedicated their lives to the game of baseball and have created baseball moments fans will remember for a lifetime. We provide our takes on who we would have in our Toronto Blue Jays version of Mount Rushmore. The players we includedwere: Jose Bautista, Roy “Doc” Halladay, Carlos Delgado, Dave Stieb, Tom Henke, Edwin Encarnacion, Joe Carter, and John Olerud.With all the talks of the best Toronto Blue Jays of all time, we decided to make a current Toronto Blue Jays Mount Rushmore. When we think of the best players on the Blue Jays right now, we think of Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guererro Jr. There is a ton of young talent on thisBlue Jays roster. Who else would you have on your current Toronto Blue Jays Mount Rushmore? Do you agree with our list?Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Cavan Biggio, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk, Erik Swanson, Kevin Kiermaier, Isiah, Kiner-Falefa, Davis Schneider, Santiago Espinal, ErnieClement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Tim Mayza, Trevor Richards, Genesis Cabrera, Yimi Garcia, Bowden Francis, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nate Pearson, Nathan Lukes.Intro: 0:00Mount Rushmore Part 1: 5:04Mount Rushmore Part 2: 18:18Current Jays Mount Rushmore: 30:35Outro: 35:43Twitter:@Brayden5Ewasko@Carterfuerst2Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dialedinjaysFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Toronto Blue Jays have had some unbelievable players throughout the history of the organization. These players have dedicated their lives to the game of baseball and have created baseball moments fans will remember for a lifetime. We provide our takes on who we would have in our Toronto Blue Jays version of Mount Rushmore. The players we included were: Jose Bautista, Roy “Doc” Halladay, Carlos Delgado, Dave Stieb, Tom Henke, Edwin Encarnacion, Joe Carter, and John Olerud. With all the talks of the best Toronto Blue Jays of all time, we decided to make a current Toronto Blue Jays Mount Rushmore. When we think of the best players on the Blue Jays right now, we think of Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guererro Jr. There is a ton of young talent on this Blue Jays roster. Who else would you have on your current Toronto Blue Jays Mount Rushmore? Do you agree with our list? Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Cavan Biggio, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk, Erik Swanson, Kevin Kiermaier, Isiah, Kiner-Falefa, Davis Schneider, Santiago Espinal, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Tim Mayza, Trevor Richards, Genesis Cabrera, Yimi Garcia, Bowden Francis, Zach Pop, Addison Barger, Nate Pearson, Nathan Lukes. Intro: 0:00 Mount Rushmore Part 1: 5:04 Mount Rushmore Part 2: 18:18 Current Jays Mount Rushmore: 30:35 Outro: 35:43 Twitter: @Brayden5Ewasko @Carterfuerst2 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dialedinjays Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Jim is joined by baseball Twitter personality Not Gaetti to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB first baseman John Olerud. First, NotGaetti and Jim cover Olerud's picturesque swing and remarkable glovework at first base (8:07). Next, they talk about his 1993 MVP-caliber season in Toronto, the ultra exclusive 200 Hit/100 Walk Club, and why Scott Rolen reminds us both of Olerud (20:50). Finally, they review how Olerud compares to the top first baseman of the 1990s/early 2000s (43:58), before making a final call on whether or not Olerud deserves to be enshrined into Cooperstown (58:00).

At the start of a new year, we're going back to where it all started for us as sports fans: the incredible 1993 Toronto Blue Jays. In this episode we sort through the 1993 regular season, remember that kids under 10 don't remember regular seasons, gaze in wonderment at John Olerud and Paul Molitor, and shake our heads at the idea of adding Rickey Henderson to a championship level roster. Ah, 1993. The Maple Leafs are great, the Blue Jays are unbeatable, and we don't have to go to work or pay rent or make our own food. It'll be like this forever! Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them!Follow @Sportsfeld on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @theZubes and @JGoldsbie or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@sportsfeld.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchfeld If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Sportsfeld 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts. And as always, thank you for listening to another episode of Sportsfeld.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3672435/advertisement

Cooperstown Calls:August 8, 1977, popular Chicago Cubs' slugger Ernie Banks is inducted into the Hall of Fame, helping to draw a then-record 27 Hall of Famers to Cooperstown for the event. Martin Dihigo, Pop Lloyd, Al Lopez, Amos Rusie, and Joe Sewell are also inducted.Milestones:August 8, 1988, lights are used for the first time in the history of Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies play 3 1/2 before being rained out.1998 - Behind Rafael Palmeiro's 35th home run‚ the Orioles defeat the Twins‚ 6 - 3‚ despite 5 hits by Minnesota DH Paul Molitor. Molitor also swipes his 500th base. He's the 6th player with 500 steals and 3000 hits. 1997 Randy Johnson becomes the first pitcher to strike out 19 batters in a game twice in one season when he fans 19 Chicago White Sox in a 5 - 0 victory. Oddities:August 8, 1976, the Chicago White Sox become the first team in major league history to wear short pants in a game. The White Sox debut their Bermuda shorts - the brainchild of owner Bill Veeck - in the first game of a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals. It will be the only regular season game in which the White Sox wear shorts.August 8, 1903, tragedy strikes the Baker Bowl in Philadelphia when a walkway at the top of the stands suddenly collapses, killing 12 fans in attendance and injuring 282 others. The incident, which occurs when fans rush to the walkway to witness a street brawl, mars a doubleheader between the hometown Phillies and the Boston Braves. The second game is canceled and Philadelphia's remaining home games are played at the American League's Columbia Park. August 8, 2004 - The Red Sox defeat the Tigers‚ 11 - 9‚ despite 7 Detroit home runs. Tim Wakefield records the win for Boston despite tying a major league record by allowing 6 of the homers. Wakefield is the 6th modern pitcher to yield 6 round-trippers‚ but the first since Philadelphia's George Caster did so 64 years ago against the Red Sox. The last pitcher to give up 6 homers and still win the game was Brooklyn's Hollis Thurston in 1932. Births: 1913 - Cecil Travis, lost nearly four years lost to World War II, and frozen feet suffered in the Battle of the Bulge, may have cost Cecil Travis a chance at the Hall of Fame. Despite that interruption, his career record still shines. A hard-hitting infielder, Ted Williams later compared Cecil's swing to John Olerud's. In 1941, Travis finished third to Joe DiMaggio and Williams in American League Most Valuable Player Award voting, batting .359 with 218 hits. His lifetime .314 average is one of the highest ever recorded by a shortstop

Guests: Ex-Blue Jays and new Canadian Baseball Hall of Famers John Olerud and Denis Boucher, and Marla Barfield, wife of new Hall of Famer Jesse. This week in Deep Left Field, host Mike Wilner brings you to St. Marys for the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame induction and talks to new inductees and former Blue Jays John Olerud and Denis Boucher about receiving the honour, looking back at their time on the field. And Marla Barfield talks about the heavy lifting she did behind the scenes to support her husband and many other young Jays.

Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) is joined by the 2022 Baseball Canada Bob Elliott Media Award winner Kevin Glew (@coopincanada) to break down the 2023 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and take a look back at the careers of inductees Jesse Barfield, Denis Boucher, Rich Harden, Joe Wiwchar, John Olerud and Jacques Doucet. You can find Kevin's work at cooperstownersincanada.com and Canadian Baseball Network.

The Mets took a good, old-fashioned pounding on Monday afternoon, giving up 10 runs to the Brewers after having allowed only eight runs in the first four games of the season, combined, while taking three out of four in Miami. What's worse, they disappointed Chrystal and Colleen, who made the trip to Cream City to see that mess.Maybe the Mets felt weird being in Wisconsin. After all, I've said on multiple podcasts now that Milwaukee feels like a later-in-the-year trip for the boys in orange and blue.Turns out, that's right. It's been a long time since the Mets were in Milwaukee in April. Here's when they've gone over the last several years.2022: September2021: September2020: No trip2019: May2018: May2017: May2016: June2015: June2014: July2013: July2012: September2011: June2010: May2009: June/July2008: September2007: July/August2006: May2005: May2004: August2003: May2002: August2001: AprilIt's been 22 years since the Mets were in Milwaukee this early in the year, and even longer since they actually won a game in Milwaukee in the first month of the baseball calendar. The 2001 Mets, on their first trip to Miller Park, lost 6-4, 7-2, and 12-8 to what wound up being a 94-loss Brewers team.The Mets' last win in Milwaukee in April was at County Stadium, on April 12, 1998, as Turk Wendell coughed up a lead for Brian Bohanon, and wound up vulturing the win thanks to John Olerud's tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning.All time, the Mets are now 2-9 in Milwaukee in April, with both wins coming during that 1998 series. The other win was the day before the last one, with Rey Ordoñez driving in Butch Huskey with the winning run on a ninth-inning single after Bob Wickman intentionally walked Matt Franco.The Mets lost the opener of that series, which at the time continued a nearly 35-year losing streak in Milwaukee during April. The Mets had one previous trip there so early, the second series of the 1963 season… and got swept in four games by the Braves, including a walk-off two-run homer by Lee Maye off Tracy Stallard in the finale that helped set the tone for the Mets' decades of misery on whatever rare occasions they have to go to cheese country in April. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit willetspen.substack.com/subscribe

In the 2004 American League Championship Series, the Boston Red Sox came back from three games to none, eventually forcing the New York Yankees to Game 7. During the do-or-die situation at Yankee Stadium, famed Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martínez was unexpectedly called to the mound in the seventh inning while the Sox were up 8-1. “I had no business being in that game,” Martínez told In The Moment's David Greene. “I had a day's rest.” Martínez had just pitched in Game 6 and was not supposed to play, especially with such a large Boston lead. He only had a few pitches to warm up, and Martínez let up two runs, giving the Yankees momentum. It was a tense inning, and Red Sox fans were dreading a repeat of the 2003 season, when the Yankees won in Game 7. But Martínez drew strength from Yankees fans, who were taunting him with chants of “Who's Your Daddy!! Pedro! Pedro!!” He eventually retired Yankee's John Olerud and Miguel Cairo to escape the inning. The Red Sox went on to beat the Yankees 10-3 and advanced to the World Series where they would sweep the St. Louis Cardinals in four games. That championship was the first one for the Red Sox in 86 years, breaking the infamous “Curse of the Bambino.” All these years later, that season is one of the most memorable in baseball history. And it still leaves Martínez wondering how he ended up on the mound. “I'm still searching for an answer,” he said. “No one explained to me why.”

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are back to discuss Alek Manoah vs. Anthony Recker, Chad Green joining the Blue Jays bullpen, and this year's Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame class. Later on, two-time World Series Champion with the Toronto Blue Jays John Olerud reflects on his career and his induction into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020; finally being able to celebrate it in-person this upcoming June in St. Marys, Ontario (27:34). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In the 2004 American League Championship Series, the Boston Red Sox came back from three games to none, eventually forcing the New York Yankees to Game 7. During the do-or-die situation at Yankee Stadium, famed Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martínez was unexpectedly called to the mound in the seventh inning while the Sox were up 8-1.  “I had no business being in that game,” Martínez told In The Moment's David Greene. “I had a day's rest.” Martínez had just pitched in Game 6 and was not supposed to play, especially with such a large Boston lead. He only had a few pitches to warm up, and Martínez let up two runs, giving the Yankees momentum.  It was a tense inning, and Red Sox fans were dreading a repeat of the 2003 season, when the Yankees won in Game 7. But Martínez drew strength from Yankees fans, who were taunting him with chants of “Who's Your Daddy!! Pedro! Pedro!!”   He eventually retired Yankee's John Olerud and Miguel Cairo to escape the inning.  The Red Sox went on to beat the Yankees 10-3 and advanced to the World Series where they would sweep the St. Louis Cardinals in four games. That championship was the first one for the Red Sox in 86 years, breaking the infamous “Curse of the Bambino.”  All these years later, that season is one of the most memorable in baseball history. And it still leaves Martínez wondering how he ended up on the mound. “I'm still searching for an answer,” he said. “No one explained to me why.”  Find out about upcoming guests and other news by following Religion of Sports on Twitter or Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletter for more sports news.

Former Mariners player and host of the Bret Boone Podcast Bret Boone joins the show to discuss the feelings around the first postseason game, what would need to happen for the Blue Jays and Mariners to win respectively, his favourite John Olerud story and if he thought Jamie Moyer was going to last in the league as long as he did?

On today's program:Dave and I recap the All-Star game performance of the  Toronto Blue Jays players that went and played in the game.We discuss our 2nd half thoughts and predictions.Baseball In Canada Series-1997 Toronto Blue JaysIt was  a very weird year in Blue Jays history. Roger Clemens came to town and Cito Gaston would  leave town. We'd talk about the John Olerud trade, Joe Carter's last dance in a Jays uniform and we do have a discussion about Gord Ash.You wont want to miss thisSubscribe to the Cardy Show @CardyShowitup on Twitter and Anywhere you get your podcasts!

ABOUT HOWARD BRYANT AND RICKEYOn June 7, Mariner Books is proud to publish RICKEY: The Life and Legend of an American Original by Howard Bryant-acclaimed sports journalist and three-time nominee for the National Magazine Award. Bryant is also the author of nine previous books, including The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron, The Heritage: Black Athletes, A Divided America and the Politics of Patriotism, and Juicing the Game: Drugs, Power, and the Fight for the Soul of Major League Baseball. Now, he offers the definitive biography of Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's epic leadoff hitter and base-stealer who dazzled fans over four electric decades in the game.Few names in baseball history evoke the excellence, dynamism, and curiosity of Rickey Henderson. The panther-like strides off first base. The fingers wiggling, a sign of imminent threat-and then Rickey was gone: the powerful headfirst slide into second base in an eyeblink. On and off the field, Rickey was explosive, unique, electric, and the most polarizing and enigmatic player in baseball.In the hands of critically acclaimed sportswriter and culture critic Howard Bryant, RICKEY is one of baseball's greatest and most original superstars finally getting his due. Bryant draws on scores of interviews with many of baseball's top players, managers, and professionals, as well as conversations with Rickey himself and his longtime wife, Pamela Henderson. The result is the first and only book to comprehensively cover the baseball legend's life and full career.Moreover, Bryant chronicles the evolution of baseball over the past five decades into the era of free agency, pay equity for Black players, the emergence of napologetically flamboyant Black athletes like Rickey, and resistance to all of this from baseball's overwhelmingly white establishment. Bryant also tells a broader story of Black America, the promise of the Great Migration from the Deep South to the North and West, and the overall influence of sports on American culture, most notably in the context of Rickey's hometown of Oakland, California.Rickey's achievements have long been undeniable. From 1979 to 2003, he played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball with nine different teams: the New York Yankees, the Toronto Blue Jays, the San Diego Padres, the Anaheim Angels, the New York Mets, the Seattle Mariners, the Boston Red Sox, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and four separate stints with his original team, the Oakland Athletics. Widely recognized as the sport's greatest leadoff hitter and baserunner, the so called "Man of Steal" holds the all-time major league records for career stolen bases, runs, unintentional walks, and leadoff home runs. Rickey is the only player in the history of the game to have surpassed a combination of 3,000 hits, 2,000 runs, and 2,000 walks-not Ruth or Cobb, DiMaggio or Mantle, Mays, or Aaron. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009 on his first ballot appearance, he was the American League's Most Valuable Player in 1990, a ten-time American League All Star, and the leadoff hitter for two World Series championship teams: the 1989 Oakland A's and the 1993 Toronto Blue Jays.Grandstander or all-time great?For many years, Rickey's feats on the field were overshadowed by his reputation as a disrespectful underachiever-a player not fully committed to the game or sufficiently deferential to its hallowed traditions. He delighted fans with "Rickey Style"-antics like his "snatch-catch," his meandering "wide turn" approach to the base line after hitting a home run, and his "pick" at his jersey after a particularly satisfying play. But he was also disparaged as an arrogant, self centered "hot dog" who sat out too many games, nursed dubious injuries, and neglected to learn the names of teammates and umpires. Or as the legendarily dysfunctional Yankees owner George Steinbrenner once memorably put it, Rickey too often was "jaking it" (milking an injury). The situation wasn't helped by the mutually antagonistic relationship between Rickey and the press, his habit of shouting "It's Rickey Time!" as he burst into the locker room, or his often-hilarious malapropisms. While playing for the Yankees, for example, he lived in an apartment across the Hudson River from Manhattan in Hoboken, New Jersey, from which he claimed to be able to see the "Entire State Building."But as Bryant observes, the amusement at Rickey's expense was unquestionably fed by racial and class prejudice. For "underneath the laughter was the cruelty of inequity," Bryant writes. "There was no question that Rickey suffered from an early reading disability that had not been addressed, that his education had not received adequate attention, and no question that his athletic ability had reduced the academic rigor required of him in the classroom, allowing him to play sports and not learn." [p. 347]Nevertheless, Rickey's keen intelligence was recognized by none other than renowned Yankees manager (currently New York Mets manager) Buck Showalter, as quoted by Bryant: "Everyone always fixated on Rickey because he wasn't good with words, because he sounded inarticulate, so they assumed he wasn't bright. If you were worried about being made fun of every time you spoke, would you want to give interviews? He spoke in Rickeyisms, but sit down and listen to him talk baseball. Listen to the way Rickey could break down situations, the way he talked about pitchers, the way he used his legs for leverage to take off. Let me tell you, Rickey was a sharp baseball thinker." [p. 334]When the legend becomes factAs the years rolled on, and the scope of Rickey's accomplishments started to come into focus, his public image began to change. In part, this was because of baseball's new emphasis on numbers, which were indisputable. Somehow, a player who supposedly was not truly committed to the game was racking up an astonishing set of stats. The Rickey stories were piling up, too, turning him into one of the game's great characters.Some of the legends swirling around Rickey are true, some are demonstrably false, and Bryant does his best to verify which are which. It's true, for instance, that Rickey was so thrilled by a $1 million signing bonus that he framed the check, forfeiting several months of interest before he deposited it. Notoriously frugal-although he has donated considerable sums to charity and helped to support many family members-Rickey also refused to spend most of the per diem expense money that players receive on the road. Instead, he used it to reward his daughters for their accomplishments in school.Bryant confirms that one of the most famous Rickey stories, involving Mariner teammate John Olerud, is a fabrication started as a joke by a trainer. As a precaution, Olerud, who had recovered from a brain aneurysm as a young man, always wore a batting helmet while playing defense. Rickey was said to have commented that he once had a teammate in Toronto who did the same thing. "That was me," Olerud was reported to have replied-a testament to Rickey's well known obliviousness to his teammates, which made the story ring true despite its falseness.Another story, which may or may not be true, recounts the time Rickey sat down on the San Diego team bus in a seat reserved for Tony Gwynn, the greatest of the Padres. As Gwynn came aboard, the other players started to tell Rickey the rules, but the Padres star brushed the whole thing off. "It's okay," he said. "Rickey's got tenure." "Tenure?," Rickey supposedly replied. "Rickey's got sixteen years."Something else that helped to change Rickey's image was that the sport was catching up to him. Today's teams use terms like "load management," sports corporate shorthand for resting players, a practice Rickey employed for himself when the game wouldn't. It had evolved as managers, GMs, and front offices witnessed unnecessary attrition among players masquerading as machismo or worse, as "professionalism." Case in point: people have been saying for years that Anaheim's supremely talented Mike Trout could turn out to be the greatest player of all time. But after playing at least 157 games for four straight years, Trout hasn't reached 140 games since, and has been plagued by injuries.The evolution of the game, Bryant says, gave Rickey a measure of satisfaction. Ultimately, he had been right, but he could never forget his bitter memories of fights he did not believe had needed to be fought. Only three players in the history of the sport-Pete Rose, Carl Yastrzemski, and Henry Aaron-had played more games than Rickey, and yet for most of his career Rickey had been accused of not wanting badly enough to play. As an undisputed legend, Rickey would now be celebrated for his longevity, and with the commendations came tacit acknowledgment that he had understood the game better than the people who gave the orders. He was vindicated. Bryant gives the last word to Rickey: "Tell me something. How in the hell you gonna steal fourteen hundred bases jaking it? How could you do what I did, for as long as I did, and say I didn't want to be out there?" [ p. 369]At age 63, Rickey technically remains an eligible free agent, having never officially retired from baseball. "I think," he said recently, "I could still help a team." [p. 376]ABOUT HOWARD BRYANTBryant is the author of nine previous books, including The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron, The Heritage: Black Athletes, A Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism, and Juicing the Game: Drugs, Power, and the Fight for the Soul of Major League Baseball. He is a senior writer for ESPN and the sports correspondent for NPR's Weekend Edition. He is a three-time nominee for the National Magazine Award for Commentary and a two-time Casey Award Winner for best baseball book of the year.https://www.amazon.com/Rickey-Life-Legend-American-Original/dp/0358047315

Welcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin' Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure Mets players from the past. Roberto Petagine was a solid prospect with an excellent batting eye who lacked the power traditionally required of first basemen. Petagine seemed to plateau in AAA, excelling there but struggling to break through on the major league level. Petagine played well for Bobby Valentine at AAA Norfolk in 1996, earning himself some time in the majors once Valentine took over from the fired Dallas Green. However, the Mets' offseason acquisition of John Olerud closed any windows to regular playing time for Petagine. Still, he would earn a late season call up in 1997, and play a crucial role in a memorable Mets comeback in a big September game. As always, you can listen or subscribe to this and all of our wonderful Amazin' Avenue Audio podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, or listen wherever you get podcasts. If you've got an idea for a player to be featured on UnforMETable, let us know in the comments. Make sure to follow Rob on Twitter (@WolffRR), and you can now follow the show, too (@unformetable). Tune in next week for another tale from the Mets' past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At the start of a new year, we're going back to where it all started for us as sports fans: the incredible 1993 Toronto Blue Jays. In this episode we sort through the 1993 regular season, remember that kids under 10 don't remember regular seasons, gaze in wonderment at John Olerud and Paul Molitor, and shake our heads at the idea of adding Rickey Henderson to a championship level roster. Ah, 1993. The Maple Leafs are great, the Blue Jays are unbeatable, and we don't have to go to work or pay rent or make our own food. It'll be like this forever!

Greg Prince and Jeff Hysen continue their discussion of possibilities for the Mets Hall of Fame as they talk about Tim McCarver, Gary Cohen, Howie Rose, Carlos Beltran, John Olerud, Daniel Murphy, Howard Johnson, Benny Agbayani, and Lee Mazzilli. Plus, Greg remembers Jeff Innis and the show ends with Jeff mentioning a Met that no one wants to talk about.

There are only 16 first baseman in the Hall-of-Fame. Is Gil Hodges induction the beginning of the Veterans Committee recognizing others? Hear Mike Silva tell you why Keith Hernandez and John Olerud should eventually be inducted. Mike also gives you a listen to an old interview from the "vault" he conducted with Gil Hodges widow, Mrs. Joan Hodges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The College Baseball Foundation inducted 14 new members into its Hall of Fame and this week's Episode of Amateur features interviews from award winners and inductees, along with a clip from PG College Baseball. TTU's Cal Conley earned the Brooks Wallace Award as the best shortstop in college baseball, Arkansas' Kevin Kopps earned National Collegiate Pitcher of the Year, Nebraska's Spencer Schwellenbach takes home the John Olerud two-way player of the year award and Georgia Gwinnet's HC Jeremy Sheetinger is the Skip Bertman coach of the year. Plus, we hear from Mark Marquess who lead Stanford for 41 seasons, Tennessee's two-way sensation Todd Helton, and Florida State C Matheu Nelson on PG College Baseball with Hunter Pence. Follow @CollegeDiamonds or visit CollegeBaseballHOF.org for more information about this year's 2021 College Baseball induction class.

Lincoln - On Wednesday morning the College Baseball Foundation named Nebraska's Spencer Schwellenbach as the 2021 recipient of the John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award.

Former batting champ, John Olerud joins the Podcast to discuss skipping the Minor Leagues, winning two World Series with the Blue Jays and what events in his life lead to him wearing a helmet on defense.

Former Wright State Raider, 2007 Horizon Tournament Champion and NCAA Tournament participant Dr. Drew Burleson joins the show to break down the Final Four and answer our questions about life as a DI College Hoopster...Plus, the World's Worst Gold Cart Driver almost comes on the show...Show recommendations from Coach and Maestro...our way-too-early World Series picks and our deepening debt to Coach's Brudda...and what's eating BMOC? Petey the Intern investigates....

The Boys are at 112! The Boys go in: John Olerud, Ed Kranepool, New York Mets, New York Yankees Core Four (Andy Petitte, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Mariana Rivera), Superbad, Pat Tillman, Kingfish American Bistro, Gordan Ramsey's Awful Scrambled Eggs, Sinful Innocence, Blood

We're all over the board again this week from re-visiting the John Olerud bit to Hawkey's impressions to live-reacting to Sinead O'Connor. 

Matt and Anthony make their MLB Season predictions and immediately hedge their bets on all of them. Nerds who say "sportsball" and act like sports don't matter are wrong because sports got the state of Mississippi to change their state flag. Jemele Hill, Barstool, and Vin Scully are all getting cancelled, but not really. Cam Newton signs with the Patriots, Netflix has a new sports show, and Matt wants John Olerud to get some Baseball Hall of Fame consideration. Check it out @Whosonfirstpod1 @realmattmaran @Anthonypass94

Hello, we are posing a question, could John Olerud have been one of the greatest baseball players. Next week we will be diving into that topic plus a few others.

1993 BLUE JAYS PART OF EPISODE: 50:30 On the 34th episode of the Show to be Named Later, Chris & Daniel discuss the recent punishment handed to the Red Sox and the state of the 2020 MLB season. They also explore how Roberto Clemente had one of the greatest combinations of contact hitting and defense of all time. Then, they talk about the star-studded 1993 Blue Jays which included career years by John Olerud, Paul Molitor, and Roberto Alomar.

Host Ryan Finkelstein is once again joined by Brian Wright, author of The New York Mets All-Time All-Stars to talk some Mets history. On today's show, they look back at Edgardo Alfonzo, Robin Ventura and John Olerud's careers with the Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ryan Finkelstein is once again joined by Brian Wright, author of The New York Mets All-Time All-Stars to talk some Mets history. On today's show, they look back at Edgardo Alfonzo, Robin Ventura and John Olerud's careers with the Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Knockahoma Nation Podcast we discuss: Mansplaining baseball. Is it mansplaining every time a man tells a woman she doesn't know what she's talking about in baseball? Mike Trout went to Top Golf and crushed a golf ball, what Athletes would you love to see playing another sport? Austin Riley, Johan Camargo and the age of OUTRAGE! Why Brian Snitker might not be the idiot you think he is. In Around the Big Leagues, Josh and JT take a look at the landscape around baseball after an eventful offseason and remember the one and only John Olerud. Wendy's has added breakfast back to the menu, the boys draft their favorite fast food breakfast meals as Josh gets triggered. Who are the most memorable broadcasters of your lifetime? And then it's time once again for PREDICTIONS SURE TO BE WRONG, where Josh, Ken and JT give their hot takes on what will (definitely not) happen this season. Listen responsibly and thanks for being a part of our show. Remember to keep it between the ditches.   A special thank you to our sponsor this week www.PatriotPenguin.com. Please check them out and get yourself some awesome patriotic cards of all types! Would you support Knockahoma Nation by becoming a Patron? It would mean the world to us and help us keep this crazy show doing crazy things. You can do so at www.patreon.com/knockahomanation. Would you like some new SWAG? You can get T-shirts, fanny packs, coffee cups, baby clothes and much more at www.shop.spreadshirt.com/knockahomanation.

He flirted with .400! John Olerud joins us on Outta The Park. John talks about coming up and playing with some of the guys he idolized on the Blue Jays. The magic of 1993 gets its full time in the sun. John’s numbers that year were ridiculous and he highlights his mindset. John uncovers the truth behind an urban myth featuring he and Rickey Henderson. The First Pitch deals with a very congratulations. Yeah, you read that right. Card condoms and Jay Walk condoms lead off the segment. Should Pete Rose be allowed to enter into the MLB Hall of Fame, considering that cheating in baseball is allowed now that The Astros have made it okay? What about steroid users? Should they be allowed to enter into the Hall? Barry and Matt play a brand new game called “how can we punish The Astros?” ITS A FUN GAME. Ask Barry Davis features discusses the Boston Red Sox trading Mookie and Davey. Emi McFarland joins the show to talk about peanuts. Would Barry go back to Sportsnet if the offer was there?

In Part 1, Ryan Drury, Clarkey and Steve Sabourin chat with Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame President, Scott Crawford about the 2020 induction class. Going in this year are Justin Morneau, Duane Ward,John Olerud and Jacques Doucet.

Former Mets first baseman John Olerud talks about the infamous Ricky Henderson story and opens up about being a part of the great Mets infield during the late 90's.

Former Mets first baseman John Olerud talks about the infamous Ricky Henderson story and opens up about being a part of the great Mets infield during the late 90's.

Former Mets first baseman John Olerud talks about the infamous Ricky Henderson story and opens up about being a part of the great Mets infield during the late 90's.

0:00-11:00: Welcoming Hillary Kirby, one of the founders, OGs, and co-leads of the Maple Grove to the Lookout Landing podcast! Hillary grew up in Ferndale with a British family, which is not typically a recipe for baseball fandom. As she describes, an elementary school teacher provided the entry point. Less than eight minutes in, John Olerud’s outstanding invitation to come on the podcast gets rescinded. Both Hillary and Matthew commiserate over their childhood heroes being not-so-great people. Edgar Martinez, though, would never do a shirtless interview. Duh. 11:15-28:00: Chatting shit about cricket, the wonders of cinema, and Mike Cameron stories! Then, getting into the Maple Grove’s humble beginnings. How did it start? Who was involved? Surprisingly, part of the reason has to do with Canadians being mean. Matthew recalls his first Maple Grove experience, which came during a seminal James Paxton start. Hillary effuses her extremely distant relative George Kirby, talks about Nintendo characters, and laughs at vacuum salespeople. 28:30-44:55: Why James Paxton? What about him spawned such a passionate group of fans? What was it like to actually meet him before a game? How does the Mariners’ ineptitude affect the current players who have rarely seen a good team in Seattle? We also find out that Hillary hates John Halama. 45:00-1:01:38: Time for trauma, babyyyy! We’re re-living the James Paxton trade. But first, a Leonys Martín love fest. Other highlights include: an “Eh” card going to the Hall of Fame, Hillary & Co. doing a press circuit, and watching James Paxton pitch at T-Mobile Park as a Yankee. We end with the most important question: what do we think of beardless Pax? Music: “Water Baby” by Tom Misch (ft. Loyle Carner) // “Vossi Bop” by Stormzy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00-8:00: Introducing the concept for this new podcast series, which should result in some catharsis about this misery we share. After welcoming Zach Gottschalk (who loves Sublime and Bill Simmons), we launch into our conversation. Before the meat and potatoes, we have an appetizer of unicorns, Blink-182, and aliens. The first course is a heaping pile of playoff baseball, which we have to watch other people eat. 8:10-21:00: A power move by Zach within the first ten minutes, as he plugs something he wrote in 2018. While we settle in, the boys reminisce on their intros to the Mariners. Zach’s involves his father trying to sell him to Bobby Higginson at Safeco Field in 2001. In peak early-2000s Seattle moments, we bring up a story of John Olerud visiting an elementary school. How do our lives unfold if the Mariners hadn’t been a team of mercenary gods back then? 21:15-33:40: Realizing things are bad. Who introduced you to this pain we shoulder with every move, and can they pay for extensive therapy? When did you take stock of your life and begin to grasp how much control you gave to the Seattle Mariners?  33:45-43:00: Are you a Mariners fan first or a baseball fan first? When being so invested in baseball, do you ever find yourself in awe of those who don’t? Zach expertly slips in some takes about the Chargers. Matthew brags about saving the franchise, who was 32-30 at the time of his 1995 birth before going 47-36, making the playoffs, beating the Yankees, and sticking around for our blogging pleasure. 43:05-1:04:45: Trying to contextualize the 2001 season as people who were extremely young and stupid at the time. Zach brings up the Star Wars throw, the All-Star Game, and blowing a 14-2 lead in Cleveland. Matthew only remembers things because of the movie Sweet 116. Praise for steroids and schoolyard rumors. We are the beatniks, and podcasts are our open road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our second movie in the extended Arnold month, The Dicks in the Back Row watched the forgotten 1987 futuristic death match head scratcher: The Hunger Games…wait no….The Running Man!   This is truly a one-of-a-kind movie starring two future governors, a hall of fame NFL running back/ civil rights activist, a rock and roll hall-of-famer, and the former host of Family Feud.   The boys are getting straight to business in this episode; there certainly isn’t any wasted airtime, such as the Tennessee Vols basketball team, the 1970’s TV show Columbo, Josh Beckett, John Olerud, or Google searching wrestler names, or movies that feature boats - just hard hitting commentary!   There is plenty to be discussed: How did the government get the footage of Arnold not following direct orders? Why is Jim Brown in this movie?  What is up with Richard Dawson’s assistant in this? And speaking of Richard Dawson, he is so good in this movie…that’s not a question, just saying.   This movie is loaded with puns, and the boys are loaded on something else, so sit down, or stand up, or run away because the Dicks in the Back Row are coming for ya!   If you want to be part of the show, follow us on social media on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/tdbackrow.pod/, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tdbackrow_pod/, or you can write into our mailbag at TDbackrow@gmail.com  

Frantic Frank Lane was one of the most influential figures in the Major Leagues during the 1950s, shaping two of the decade's powerhouse franchises and exchanging nearly 700 players with other organizations. But he didn't limit himself to just players, as 58 years ago this week, he sent his manager to the Tigers for their skipper. Mike and Bill look at how this trade came about, how it played out, and whether, for all his activity, Lane was good at his job. Also, happy birthday John Olerud and Ken Phelps!

Ben Lindbergh and Jeff Sullivan banter about the third-place Nationals and Wade LeBlanc’s extension, then answer listener emails about trading Bryce Harper, signing Bryce Harper, throwing super-slow pitches, a DH as the best player ever, hitting flares on purpose, losing games to set up a specific playoff matchup, John Olerud and the Hall of Fame, […]

Roger eulogized the late Jacob 'deGrominator' deGrom before he cursed the day the Warthen Slider was invented. Brian got into Jay Bruce's troubles and if he would shoot him out of a cannon before the also struggling Travis d'Arnaud. The two discussed if Lucas Duda should get some more playing time in these final days before a listener asked why they pick on James Loney so darn much. The two talked proper Mets booing etiquette, and they dipped into a particularly anti-Terry Collins mailbag. There's a John Olerud reference. P.S. The Braves are jerks.

Yuppies don’t stand a chance in this episode.  How much do bumper stickers stink? John Olerud is discussed. Enough said.   Twitter: @BatsBelfry Email: BatsBelfryPodcast@gmail.com Facebook: @Bats in the BelfryRecorded - 1/17/12

Mike and Brett play a game of baseball card battle with a couple of packs of 1991 Score. It was a close game, decided on the last battle. Highlights include top prospect Tom Nevers and his tiny bat in addition to a heated standoff between John Olerud and Rondell White. You'll also get a math lesson as we calculate the WHIP of two pitchers to decide on a winner.