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In this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we sit down with Chelsea Willette, Minor League Athletic Training Coordinator for the Boston Red Sox. Chelsea opens up about her journey through professional baseball, her leadership role supporting athletic trainers across multiple affiliates, and the evolution of sports medicine within player development. She also discusses mentorship, innovation, and what it means to build trust and communication across an entire organization. A must-listen for anyone passionate about baseball, athletic training, or advancing athlete care at every level.For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

Welcome to episode 69 of Music in the Minor League! We're back after a break spent finishing up the album, playing some benefits and preparing for a month-long break from shows. It was good to get some time away, but we missed talking music with folks. To celebrate our landmark 69th episode, we could only think of one person to talk to. That person was Howell Windham (aka Howell Kuache) of Houston folk-rock-punk band Tekuache. You may recognize Howell from this prior band, Houston-area legends: Blackgrass Gospel. We were stoked to have the opportunity to record one of our conversations with Howell and to ask him some personal questions without it being weird since it was for the podcast. We hope you dig it! Be sure to check out Howell's bands and prepare for the Blackgrass Gospel reunion planned for Walk This Earth Festival 2026!

MLB Pipeline prospect analyst and reporter Jim Callis returns to the Jack Vita Show, to preview the 2025 Arizona Fall League. Jim has been covering prospects for over 35 years. In today's episode, he shares some stories from previous years at the Arizona Fall League. He gives a quick rundown of what fans can expect from AFL, and why they should follow along online, and make a trip to Arizona for the AFL experience. This is Jack's third year on-scene at the Arizona Fall League. Last year, he provided coverage of Philadelphia Phillies top pitching prospect Andrew Painter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This year, he plans to pick up freelance work for other outlets, covering prospects participating in AFL. The Fall League has become a favorite for Jack, and he shares why it's one of the best hidden gems in sports. Jim provides a look at what prospects fans should keep an eye on in the Arizona Fall League this year. This year's AFL crop features eleven players from MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospects list: Kevin McGonigle (no. 2), Sebastian Walcott (no. 6), Josue De Paula (no. 13), Braden Montgomery (no. 35), Alfredo Duno (no. 48), Charlie Condon (no. 61), Blake Mitchell (no. 62), Jonny Farmelo (no. 75), Rhett Lowder, (no. 80), Hagen Smith (no. 88) and Cam Collier (no. 94). Jim also discusses under-the-radar prospects that could break out this year in the AFL. Last year, Caleb Durbin won AFL Breakout Player of the Year. Now, he's a key cog in the Milwaukee Brewers' potent lineup, as the club pushes for its first World Series in franchise history. Later, Jim shares stories of Tim Tebow and Kyle Schwarber participating in the Fall League. Both played in the AFL in 2016. It's a crash course in AFL that you certainly will NOT want to miss!

It's awards season on Birds on the Farm! In this episode, we unveil the results of our Cardinals Minor League awards, covering Hitter of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, Relief Pitcher of the Year, Comeback Player, Newcomer, Breakout Pitcher, Breakout Hitter, and Prospect to Watch.

Tommy LaBriola is an on-site Human Performance Specialist at O2X Human Performance training tactical athletes. Prior to working with O2X Human Performance in late 2024, LaBriola spent five years as a Minor League strength and conditioning coach with the Toronto Blue Jays. Most recently, he served as the head AAA strength coach and previously worked with the High-A team in Vancouver, British Columbia from 2019-2023. Prior to his time in professional baseball, LaBriola completed a graduate assistantship at Salisbury University from 2017-2019. He got his start coaching in the private sector at Parisi Speed School in 2016 and soon after interned as a sports performance coach at his alma mater, Salisbury University in 2017 before being promoted to a graduate assistant position. In addition, he has also held internship positions at the University of Pittsburgh in 2017 as well as Georgetown University in 2019.A former four-year catcher at Salisbury University, LaBriola made the weight room a staple of his training throughout the season. As a member of the Seagull baseball team, LaBriola was the Conference Player of the Year in 2016 with a .413 batting average, hitting 4 home runs and 55 RBIs. He was a three-time Capital Athletic Conference Champion in 2014, 2016 and 2017, made two NCAA Regionals in 2016, and 2017, as well as two NCAA Division III World Series in 2014 and 2015. He continues to train and is active himself, enjoying spending time outdoors, listening to music, and playing the drums when he is not in the weight room.  Cerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comSamson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Sport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Today on the show, we're talking all about the Detroit Tigers as they're taking on the Seattle Mariners in game three of the ALDS. Throughout the entire broadcast, we were joined by in studio by Dan Hasty who is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. During that time, he and Huge talked all about the Detroit Tigers and their journey to where they're at right now, talked about the Minor League system, Detroit Lions, and so much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show, we're talking all about the Detroit Tigers as they're taking on the Seattle Mariners in game three of the ALDS. Throughout the entire broadcast, we were joined by in studio by Dan Hasty who is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. During that time, he and Huge talked all about the Detroit Tigers and their journey to where they're at right now, talked about the Minor League system, Detroit Lions, and so much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show, we're talking all about the Detroit Tigers as they're taking on the Seattle Mariners in game three of the ALDS. Throughout the entire broadcast, we were joined by in studio by Dan Hasty who is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. During that time, he and Huge talked all about the Detroit Tigers and their journey to where they're at right now, talked about the Minor League system, Detroit Lions, and so much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show, we're talking all about the Detroit Tigers as they're taking on the Seattle Mariners in game three of the ALDS. Throughout the entire broadcast, we were joined by in studio by Dan Hasty who is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. During that time, he and Huge talked all about the Detroit Tigers and their journey to where they're at right now, talked about the Minor League system, Detroit Lions, and so much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben, Sam and Tyler recap the end of the Minor League season with last Saturday's Triple-A National Championship and dive into offseason mode, featuring a look at Triple-A Indianapolis' new logo set. Also, Sam interviews the Pitching Prospect of the Year Jonah Tong from Citi Field To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In sports sponsorship, there is usually a big breakdown between minor league and major league teams. Each has its unique benefits and advantages when it comes to selling and buying sponsorships.But what are those advantages for Minor League teams? How can they get the big brand dollars?This week, we dive into how your Minor League team can compete and how your Major League team can take a note from the minors for revenue growth.--The Inches Podcast is a podcast that looks at sports & event sponsorship and how digital is affecting the industry and landscape. Hosted by Rich Franklin, VP of Partnerships at the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Nick Lawson, Co-founder of SQWAD.

Your pals Benjamin Chase (@biggentleben) and Robbie Baseball (@robbiebaseball1) are ready to share the best of the best players from the lower minor leagues this season. Find out if you agree or disagree with their selections. SUB our YouTube channel & Discord while making sure to follow us on social media @pallazzopodcast and email us at pallazzopodcast@gmail.comPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/pallazzopodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/M7Aec62HBen's Site:https://chasingbaseballgreatness.medium.com/welcome-to-chasing-baseball-greatness-b820c045f7b1Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Your pals Benjamin Chase (@biggentleben) and Robbie Baseball (@robbiebaseball1) are ready to share the best of the best performers from the upper minor leagues this season. Find out if you agree or disagree with their selections. SUB our YouTube channel & Discord while making sure to follow us on social media @pallazzopodcast and email us at pallazzopodcast@gmail.comPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/pallazzopodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/M7Aec62HBen's Site:https://chasingbaseballgreatness.medium.com/welcome-to-chasing-baseball-greatness-b820c045f7b1Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Live from Treasure Island's Golden Circle Sportsbook & Bar, UNLV and Las Vegas Aviators play-by-play broadcaster, Matt Neverett joins Cofield & Company to talk about the Las Vegas Aviators reaching the Minor League baseball playoffs for the first time since 1988, preview the first round of the 2025 MLB post-season, and give his thoughts on the Los Angeles Dodgers' plans for Shohei Ohtani in their series against the Seattle Mariners. Cofield & Company's Circa Survivor NFL Week 4 picks. Reviewing the situation involving the New York Liberty deciding to fire head coach Sandy Brondello a year after delivering a WNBA title to the team.

With the Double-A and Triple-A postseasons ending this week, Ben, Sam and Tyler review Minor League news and notes while there's still some 2025 left. Also, Ben provides interviews with Iowa general manager Sam Bernabe before his easing into retirement and Lehigh Valley sponsorship director Peter Schiffert, who played an unexpected role in a recent Phillies game 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 Cardinals' season is nearing it's end, and the Minor League season is over as well. However, the Cardinals are sending several prospects to the Arizona Fall League. The list includes Chen Wei Lin, Travis Honeyman, Randel Clemente, and more. Which young players are we most excited to see get a chance this fall?Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse code CARDS on Underdog Fantasy to get up to $1000 in bonus credit! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-dealin-the-cardsUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards

In dieser Folge werfen wir einen Blick auf die einzigartige Sportkultur der USA – ein Land, in dem Sport mehr ist als Unterhaltung: Es ist Identität, Gemeinschaft und ganz oft auch Spektakel. Wir sprechen über die berühmten „Big Four“: American Football, Basketball, Baseball und Eishockey – und was diese Ligen so besonders macht. Besonders Football spielt eine herausragende Rolle: mit der NFL, dem Super Bowl und dem dazugehörigen Ritual des Tailgatings. Auch College- und Highschool-Sport kommen zur Sprache – inklusive gigantischer Stadien, March Madness und der Rolle von Sport in Kleinstädten und Communities. Dazu gibt's Fun Facts rund um Hymnen, Cheerleading und Brackets . Zum Abschluss klären wir: Warum lohnt es sich, bei einer USA-Reise ein Spiel zu besuchen – ganz gleich ob Profis, College oder Minor League? Eine Folge für Sportfans und Kulturinteressierte gleichermaßen – mit vielen Aha-Momenten zwischen Stadionwurst, Fan-Tradition und 50-Millionen-Dollar-Highschools. Jetzt die USA entdecken!

With the Minor League season coming to an end, Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jason Ratliff focus on the top performances of 2025 in the latest Pipeline Podcast. They begin by breaking down the candidates for Hitting Prospect of the Year (Konnor Griffin/Pirates, Kevin McGonigle/Tigers, J.J. Wetherholt/Cardinals) and Pitching Prospect of the Year (Griffin Herring/Rockies, Jonah Tong/Mets, Trey Yesavage/Blue Jays). The guys also highlight some of the best power/speed seasons, including a 20-60 performance by Griffin and the third straight 20-20 year from the Rays' Carson Williams. Also on the agenda: the new International Top 50 Prospects list for 2026, and a mailbag question about how likely it is that we'll see the best prospects in the Minors right now playing in the Majors next year. 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 FARR SIDE. We recap Clayton Kershaw retiring with the Dodgers at the end of the season. He will be making his final regular season start with the Dodgers tomorrow. We take more calls to react to Clayton Kershaw. GUEST Jennifer Hiramoto economic development executive director in the City of Ontario. GUEST. Former MLB player and world series champ with the Dodgers Steve Sax joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, David and Dom are discussing the MLB.com's ranking teams Minor League Systems. With about 2 weeks left in the season. We also discuss the most exciting MLB Playoff race.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker head to the Back Leg Line to hear listeners' voicemails and discuss Trey Yesavage's role in the postseason and in 2026, who will be the default closer in October, the mechanical changes in Andrés Giménez's swing, the front office's roster decisions making dividends, and much more. Then, Blue Jays TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman (29:35) stops by to get his thoughts on Anthony Santander getting a stint in the Buffalo Bisons' outfield, Yesavage's outlook before the regular season ends, if José Berríos' playoff spot is in jeopardy, and the fan's interference at the Minor League ballpark the Tampa Bay Rays are playing in. 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.

https://teachhoops.com/ Back when my coaching whistle was brand new, the high school game was its own universe. It was about school pride, community rivalries, and the dream of maybe, just maybe, getting a college scholarship. The pro game was a distant galaxy—something you watched on TV, a place where giants roamed. The connection between the two was a one-way street; a kid played for his high school, went to college for four years to get tougher and smarter, and then, only if he was one of the truly blessed, got a shot at the pros. The game we taught was more structured, more focused on traditional positions. You had your back-to-the-basket center, your pure point guard, and a clear pecking order. The goal was to build a great team to win a state title, not necessarily to build a future pro's individual brand. Now, that universe has collapsed. The pro game isn't a distant star anymore; it's the sun that the entire high school solar system revolves around. The funnel from the top has inverted. NBA strategy dictates everything. Every tall kid who can walk and chew gum is working on his corner three because of the analytics-driven pro game. The "positionless basketball" you see in the league has erased traditional roles in the high school ranks—our 6'9" players are bringing the ball up the court, and our point guards are posting up. The style of play, the training methods, the offensive sets—they are all downstream from what works on the biggest stage. We're not just coaching high school basketball anymore; we're managing the earliest stage of a professional player's development pipeline. The most profound shift, however, is that the NBA is no longer waiting for players to come to them. They're coming straight to the high school gym. With pathways like the G League Ignite and Overtime Elite offering six-figure contracts, teenagers are now direct employees of professional leagues before they can even attend their senior prom. This has turned the elite level of high school hoops into a de facto minor league. The pressure has changed, too. It's not just about winning for your school; it's about draft stock, social media followers, and multi-million dollar NIL valuations. A 17-year-old's highlight reel is now a business asset. While the heart of the high school game—the teamwork, the discipline, the love of competition—is still there if you look for it, it's now wrapped in a professional package. We're living in a new era where the line between a high school phenom and a young pro has been all but erased. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mackenzie, Eddie, and Scott Siepker dive into a man with an emotional support alligator, the mystery of a wedding crasher finally solved, and some of the craziest minor league baseball team names. Presented by Carbliss Premium Hand Crafted Cocktails Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot to get into with the General Manager of the Minnesota Twins, Jeremy Zoll including his reflection on the season here in the final weeks, the latest on Joe Ryan and Byron Buxton are they in, what players have stepped up, minor league moves and more!

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley discusses the last week of Pirates' minor league action, as High-A Greensboro was swept in its South Atlantic League playoff series. Colin highlights the success of the Indianapolis Indians and previews the Altoona Curve's upcoming playoff series, before giving updates on Hunter Barco, Jack Suwinski, Brandan Bidois, Eddy Yean, Konnor Griffin, Duce Gourson, Connor Wietgrefe, Esmerlyn Valdez and Callan Moss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Catch up on all the news, notes, and highlights from around the Kansas City Royals organization from the 2025 season with play-by-play broadcasters Nick Badders (Omaha Storm Chasers), Shawn Murnin (Northwest Arkansas Naturals) and John Kocsis, Jr. (Columbia Fireflies).

In this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we sit down with Lauren Powers, athletic trainer for the Dayton Dragons, the High-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Lauren opens up about her path into athletic training, the day-to-day realities of working in professional baseball, and what it means to be a woman in a historically male-dominated field.  From building trust with young players, to balancing mental health, to the camaraderie that comes with life on the road, Lauren shares insightful stories and lessons from the training room. Whether you're an aspiring athletic trainer or just curious about what happens behind the scenes in the minors, this episode delivers real talk and real perspective.For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

Welcome to Episode 68 of Music in the Minor League! This week, we're joined by Anna La Mare! Anna tours as a solo artist and also fronts her band, Damn Sam. She currently travels back and forth between Texas living and playing in both locales. Her bio reads: Singer-songwriter Anna La Mare has been described as "emotional honey," "folky Florence and the Machine," "indie Joan Baez" and "a soul-driven embodiment of Joni Mitchell." Her haunting folk Americana, touched by Celtic, Appalachian, and jazz influences, is as vulnerable as it is brave, offering you a home within her stormy and poetic soundscape. With her ghostly, road-worn and soulful voice, La Mare (Lah MAH-ray) sings the stories she's picked up in her travels, enlivening the wanderer in every listener.We made sure to leave the pronunciation in there since Samuel had such a hard time with it. Enough that Anna had to use the phrase "Damn, Sam!" in more ways than just talking about her band. We hope you enjoy the interview and we'll see you in a couple of weeks with episode 69!

The Minor League playoffs have begun at the Single-A and High-A levels, and this week's Pipeline Podcast begins by breaking down the top prospects to watch in postseason action. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff highlight that contingent, which includes the No. 1 pick (Eli Willits) and No. 1 prospect (Ethan Holliday) in the 2025 Draft as well as seven other Top 100 Prospects. The guys also discuss the two most recent prospects to join the Top 100 list, Pirates outfielder Edward Florentino and Giants shortstop Josuar Gonzalez, and preview the next addition (You'll have to listen to find out!). After that, they talk about players who made the Prospect Team of the Week most often this season, led by Reds third baseman Sal Stewart, and field not one but two listener mailbag questions from members of the band Subway Ghosts. 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

Catch up on all the news, notes, and highlights from around the Kansas City Royals organization from the 2025 season with play-by-play broadcasters Nick Badders (Omaha Storm Chasers), Shawn Murnin (Northwest Arkansas Naturals), Kyle Kercheval (Quad Cities River Bandits), and John Kocsis, Jr. (Columbia Fireflies).

Draft tandem Jeremy Nygaard and JD Cameron team up for a podcast to discuss prospects on their way to the big leagues and the MLB draft, produced by Theo Tollefson. 0:00 Intro/Housekeeping 4:50 Connor Prielipp's New Pitch 13:09 Dasan Hill Looks Great at Cedar Rapids 20:59 Quentin Young and Bruin Agbayani 23:38 Walker Jenkins at AAA Listener Questions 27:05 Hidden Gems in minors 34:21 John Klein 38:39 Top 5 right-handed hitting prospects 42:40 Will there be ten guys getting time at first base in St. Paul next year? 46:43 2026 Draft Questions You can support the show by downloading it from wherever you get your podcasts, including iTunes and Spotify. If you enjoy the content, consider leaving us a five-star rating and review in addition to sharing or retweeting DTS-related content. You can follow us on Twitter @DTS_POD1, @Jeremynygaard, @J_D_Cameron, and @TheodoreTollef1. We're now on Bluesky @destinationtheshow.bsky.social. You can also find full episodes and clips of our shows on our YouTube page @DestinationTheShow.  

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Francisco Rojas is here for Labor Day edition of Phillies Today! On today's show, he gives his takeaways from the Braves series over the weekend where the Phils took 3 of the 4 games. Also, he discusses his thoughts on Dave Dombrowski signing Walker Buehler to a Minor League contract. Lastly, a preview of the series against the team with the best record in baseball, the Milwaukee Brewers.

This week, Evan and Skyler break down the successes of Tanner Gordon and Mickey Moniak for the Colorado Rockies and where they may fit for 2026. Then it's time for a breakdown of the farm system and some names to know in this plus-sized episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catch up on all the news, notes, and highlights from around the Kansas City Royals organization from the 2025 season with play-by-play broadcasters Nick Badders (Omaha Storm Chasers), Shawn Murnin (Northwest Arkansas Naturals), Kyle Kercheval (Quad Cities River Bandits), and John Kocsis, Jr. (Columbia Fireflies).

Episode 67 of Music in the Minor League has arrived! This week, we are joined by Robert Johnson of Stars & Satellites! Robert started Stars & Satellites in the mid-2000s as a studio project, releasing 2007s Solutions before going on a hiatus due to work and life in general. He returned to recording a few years ago with a few singles before eventually transitioning to a live act around a year ago.Robert is currently working new singles and hitting stages around the Houston area where he's already making in-roads as an opening act for both local and touring artists. We had a great time talking about music from all vantage points and the path from covering Blink-182 at a talent show to performing as an adult. We also talk about A LOT of other stuff. Enjoy the episode, we'll be back in two weeks!

On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by the No. 1 prospect in minor league baseball, Pirates shortstop and center fielder Konnor Griffin, who at age 19, is playing solid MLB-caliber defense right now.Konnor talked about why he plays the positions so aggressively, what it's been like learning from older players, the hard parts of playing defense, and more.Mark was also joined by his SIS colleague, VP of analytics Alex Vigderman, who described  a project he presented with Joe Rosales at Saberseminar on our pitch-framing metric, Strike Zone Runs Saved. He elaborated on the catchers, pitchers, batters, and umpires who got or called more strikes than expected over the last 10 years.Konnor's great play vs the Yankeeshttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/NRRdSkSdKCUKonnor's minor league highlight reelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrGS85eqR2EThanks as always for listening. Please check out the new-and-improved FieldingBible.com website, follow us on Bluesky at @sportsinfosolutions.com, and read our work at SportsInfoSolutions.com. You can e-mail us at Mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.

Catch up on all the news, notes, and highlights from around the Kansas City Royals organization from the 2025 season with play-by-play broadcasters Nick Badders (Omaha Storm Chasers), Shawn Murnin (Northwest Arkansas Naturals), Kyle Kercheval (Quad Cities River Bandits), and John Kocsis, Jr. (Columbia Fireflies).

Send us a textBack in September 2021, we interviewed Matt Leis, and in Episode 149 we're catching up with him again to hear about his transition from the golf course to sports fields. Matt is now the Manager of Fleet & Irrigation at the Papago Baseball Complex for the San Francisco Giants Baseball Club in Phoenix, AZ. The 40-acre complex is home to player development and Minor League operations, featuring six full fields, auxiliary surfaces, and a 15,000 sq. ft. facility. As the solo technician in the shop, Matt oversees a Toro fleet, preventive maintenance, and the RainBird irrigation and pump systems while supporting the Field Operations team. We dive into the unique challenges of sports fields—precision grading, grooming artificial turf, finding cleats in mowers—and how the players' calendar drives cultural practices. Matt also shares how refereeing college football fits into his busy schedule, along with his professional growth through the GCSAA EMCP and CTEM programs and the Toro Grounds Leadership Academy. Tweet us @ReelTurfTechs and @MTrentManning Email us at ReelTurfTechs@gmail.com Check out our YouTube Channel

Welcome to episode 66 of Music in the Minor League! This week, we're talking to Scott Schaafsma of Kerosene Stars. We first heard Kerosene Stars when they played with MiML alums, Junebird, last year. We've seen them quite a few times since then and even had the opportunity to play a show with them recently. So, it just made sense to hassle Scott about doing an episode of the podcast.Kerosene Stars is an American power-pop/rock band originally formed in Chicago, IL. Then, in 2023, Scott moved to the Houston area and started a new version of the band. The catch is that he never broke up the Chicago version, so both branches of the band operate simultaneously and perform in their own regions depending on where Scott is. It's a pretty cool concept. We hope you enjoy the conversation and learn all you hope to about Kerosene Stars! We'll see you again next week as we catch up from our summer break!

Thomas Gavello joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to discuss his rise through the Giants minor league organizations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the news, notes, and highlights from around the Kansas City Royals organization from the 2025 season with play-by-play broadcasters Nick Badders (Omaha Storm Chasers), Shawn Murnin (Northwest Arkansas Naturals), Kyle Kercheval (Quad Cities River Bandits), and John Kocsis, Jr. (Columbia Fireflies).

Vice President of player development for the Giants, Randy Winn joins Sportsphone with a look to the Giants prospects that are excelling in the minor leagueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist Will Bardenwerper joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss his new book, Homestand: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America, which explores the consequences of Major League Baseball cutting 40 affiliated minor league teams, each one only as expensive as an average Major League salary. He explains how the accessibility and affordability of minor league baseball has made it a unique gathering point for working-class communities like the one in Batavia, New York, where Bardenwerper followed the local team, the Muckdogs, for a season. He celebrates the traditions and resilience of the Muckdogs fans and owners, who revived the team after it was eliminated as a minor league franchise. He also reads from Homestand.  To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/ This podcast is produced by V.V. Ganeshananthan, Whitney Terrell, and Moss Terrell. Will Bardenwerper Homestand: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America “Minor Threat: MLB puts the farm system out to pasture” by Will Bardenwerper |Harper's Magazine The Prisoner In His Palace: Saddam Hussein, His American Guards, and What History Leaves Unsaid Others: Fiction/Non/Fiction Season 3, Episode 4: Wild Ecologies: So Go the Salmon, So Goes the World: Tucker Malarkey, Will Bardenwerper, and Stan Brewer In Conversation Moneyball by Michael Lewis Field of Dreams (1989) Shoeless Joe by W.P. Kinsella Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00-12:40) Have you run into friends destroying your relationships? Does a lawnmower count as heavy machinery? Foot rubs, but now lawn mowing. The Cottleville Webster Groves war continues. It's a good day to go see Austin Gomber. Shout out to Private Citizen Pete. Will Gomber get a standing ovation today?(12:48-26:46) Not a bad weather day for today's Busman's Special. Bucket hats & School Boy Q. Audio of Marmol talking about the Contreras injury. There's room for Jackson in the Tim and Chairman alliance. A White Castle Festival. The griddle ain't the only thing that's hot. What happened to Zaxby's.(26:56-34:45) Well, we were on time. The level of interest with where the team sits in the wild card race. The drop off of the Minor League system.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-30:58) Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak joins us. What are his final two months like? The dynamic with he and Chaim Bloom. Players not waiving their no trade clause and staying in St. Louis. How he perceives the 2025 season so far. His thoughts on the drop off in the Minor League system. The economic situation in baseball and what is lurking after the 2026 season. His outlook on players like Gorman and Walker. Calling up guys like Wetherholt and Mathews.(31:06-42:32) Breaking down the interview with John Mozeliak.(42:42-49:18) E-Mail of the DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave Brundage joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to discuss some of the standout players in the Giants minor league organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the news, notes, and highlights from around the Kansas City Royals organization from the 2025 season with play-by-play broadcasters Nick Badders (Omaha Storm Chasers), Shawn Murnin (Northwest Arkansas Naturals), Kyle Kercheval (Quad Cities River Bandits), and John Kocsis, Jr. (Columbia Fireflies).