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What role does the MLB Players Association really play—and why should even high school athletes and their families care? In this episode of The Most Valuable Agent, Matt Hannaford sits down with Tony Clark, former All-Star and current Executive Director of the MLBPA, for an unfiltered conversation about the past, present, and future of baseball. From being a first-round draft pick to now representing thousands of professional athletes, Tony shares a rare, insider look at how labor rights, player empowerment, and education off the field are just as crucial as what happens between the lines. Together, they explore: ⚾️ The formation and purpose of the MLBPA ⚾️ The legacy of Curt Flood, Marvin Miller, and the '94 strike ⚾️ The union's role in youth baseball, NIL, and mental health support ⚾️ Why young players must understand the business of the game ⚾️ How to become the CEO of your own career This episode is a must-listen for prospects, parents, coaches, and fans who care about the soul of the sport—and the people in it.

It's another Brothers and Boss Battles DLC episode! This time the brothers are discussing MLB The Show 25, developed by San Diego Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment and MLB Advanced Media. It is officially licensed with the MLB Players Association, bringing players of the past, present, and future into the game and on your teams.Ant and Pete give their initial reactions and discuss all the differences from last year's game. Follow us onX @BrosBossBattlesInstagram @BrosBossBattleshttps://brothersandbossbattles.com/

Big Business of Baseball w/ Joseph Guzman: The High-Stakes World of MLB Agents Big Business of Baseball w/ Joseph Guzman takes center stage in this episode of The SLIDE Podcast, where we explore the challenges and rewards of being an MLB Players Association-certified agent. Joseph Guzman shares his journey from a college athlete to representing top major league and minor league players, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced world of baseball representation. Breaking into Baseball Business, Representation and Management Joseph Guzman's transition into the business of baseball came after a health scare in college ended his playing career. Determined to stay connected to the game, he turned his focus toward player representation and contract negotiation. Today, he represents over 20 players across professional leagues, guiding them through the intricacies of the MLB draft, contracts, and career planning. “Nothing is impossible in baseball. If you have the work ethic and mental toughness, you can make it to the top.” – Joseph Guzman The Big Business of Professional Baseball Being an MLB agent is more than negotiating contracts. Guzman explains how player career development, mental health support, and relationship-building with MLB executives are key parts of the job. Managing draft negotiations is a critical skill. Supporting players through career highs and lows ensures long-term success. Balancing relationships with MLB scouts, front offices, and team executives is essential for creating opportunities. Scouting and Talent Development in the Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic has become a powerhouse for baseball talent, with young athletes signing with major league organizations as early as 16. Guzman shares his firsthand experiences working with elite Dominican players and explains how scouting academies prepare them for the big leagues. Many players come from difficult backgrounds and see baseball as a way to change their family’s future. The stakes are high, and international scouting is a crucial part of baseball's global business. College Baseball and the NIL Revolution The Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era has redefined college athletics, allowing players to monetize their brands before turning pro. Guzman breaks down the financial and legal challenges associated with NIL deals and how they affect recruiting strategies for universities and MLB teams. The transfer portal and the growing popularity of JUCO baseball are shifting how players move through the ranks. College athletes now have more power than ever to shape their careers before entering professional baseball. What MLB Scouts and Agents Look for in Future Stars Character and mental toughness play just as big of a role as raw talent. Guzman emphasizes that MLB organizations look beyond batting averages and fastball velocities when scouting future stars. Work ethic and discipline set great players apart. Handling adversity and mental resilience are key to long-term success. Social media presence and personal branding impact draft stock and professional opportunities. Final Thoughts & Walk-Up Songs To close the show, Joseph answers our classic final question: Game 7 of the World Series. Bases loaded. Bottom of the ninth. Your last game ever. What's your walk-up song? His answer? Eye of the Tiger by Survivor. A perfect choice for an agent who never backs down from a challenge! For another inspiring story, make sure to listen to 6'6” Lefty Phenom: UGA Baseball with Alton Davis II Follow The SLIDE Podcast! Please email us for any questions or feedback. Please help us grow!!! Email: TheSlidePodcastShow@gmail.com Make sure to leave us a review!!!! Leave us a 5-star review and a question, and we’ll answer on the show! Get a chance to host an episode as a guest. Website: www.theslidepodcastshow.com All Links: https://linktr.ee/theslidepodcastshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theslidepodcastshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSlidePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theslidepodcastshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theslidepodcastshow?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theslidepodcast X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/theslidepod

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal — the 2024 American League Cy Young winner — joins the "Days of Roar" podcast as pitchers and catchers report to spring training in Lakeland, Florida. Skubal talks about his 2024 season, the development of his pitches, and his expectations for the 2025 season, along with discussing fatherhood, lessons learned from former teammate Jordan Zimmermann, joining the MLB Players Association executive subcommittee, what he thinks about free agency, and the make of his new SUV. Marquee Sports Network player development analyst Lance Brozdowski also joins "Days of Roar" to evaluate all of the starting pitchers on the Tigers' 40-man roster, including his thoughts on Jackson Jobe's new pitch. Evan and Mark also break down the most important storyline for the Tigers in spring training. (Hint: It's third base.) Follow Evan on X/Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here

Today's episode is going to focus on rotator cuff repair – specifically the various repair constructs to address different tear patterns, when and how to best augment rotator cuff repairs and how our present clinical data can help us counsel our patients and optimize outcomes. We are joined today by Dr. Peter Millett, an orthopedic surgeon and partner at the Steadman Clinic in Vail Colorado, researcher and board member at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute and Medical Director for Ski and Snowboard Club Vail. He is also an ambassador for the US Ski and Snowboard team and a consultant to the NHL Players Association and MLB Players Association.So, without further ado, let's get to the Field House!

We have Ian Happ join the show where we discuss his involvement with the MLB Players Association, staying consistent and his love for coffee. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ihapp_1/The Compound Pod: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpXmDLTX2Wt-NgDLqCCBP9VnlOuuQnLCcConnect Roasters: https://www.connectroasters.com/collections/ian-happ-makes-me-coffeeYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHWPYNmpXYudvXV0RuchXqAINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theexpresspodcast/?hl=en

Dr. Brandon Kohrs from OrthoCincy joined us to talk about more Tejay Antone elbow issues, the timeline for Matt McLain's return, and the MLB Players Association claiming that the pitch clock is contributing to a rash of pitcher injuries. Learn more about OrthoCincy by going here.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530.Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEgger

This week we're lollygagging around the MLB Players Association's bogus claim about pitch clocks causing elbow injuries, City Connect uniforms, naked mascots, potential for an early trade market this season, and more! Do you have any questions or comments about Lollygagging Sports? Reach out to us on Twitter/X: Bo Reed (@LTRReed), Samantha Bunten (@samanthabunten), Matthew Irby (@IrbyStatMan), Lollygagging Sports (@LollygaggingPod).

Dr. Brandon Kohrs from OrthoCincy joined us to talk about more Tejay Antone elbow issues, the timeline for Matt McLain's return, and the MLB Players Association claiming that the pitch clock is contributing to a rash of pitcher injuries. Learn more about OrthoCincy by going here.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530.Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEgger

The baseball world was shook on Tuesday night when it was reported that top prospect in baseball Jackson Holliday was promoted to the big leagues. The Baltimore Orioles called up the first pick in the 2022 MLB Draft and we are all pumped for it here on the Baseball Bar-B-Cast.Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss the hype surrounding Holliday after his brief stint in the minors this season including where he'll play in the O's already crowded infield, why it was the right time to give Jackson this shot in the majors and the impact he could have on this club despite his youth. Later in the show, the guys talk about Gerrit Cole following his first throw session since being injured as he chimed in on the recent wave of injuries to pitchers in baseball and what he thinks about the on-going feud between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association. They also get into the Boston Red Sox honoring Tim Wakefield and not inviting Curt Schilling, a few members of the Chicago White Sox who didn't care about the solar eclipse and Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Rowdy Tellez defending closer David Bender from the recent boo's he's received from bucco fans.1:34 - O's call-up Holliday23:07 - Gerrit Cole speaks32:30 - Tyler Glasnow is shoving36:55 - Red Sox notes41:05 - White Sox solar eclipse non-fans47:32 - Rowdy Tellez defends David Bednar52:27 - NL Central is up for grabs[Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Baseball league for the 2024 MLB season]Follow the show on X at @CespedesBBQFollow Jake @Jake_MintzFollow Jordan @J_Shusterman_

Bump and Stacy explain why it’s too early to say the Mariners are a bad team, but not too early to say they have a problem, they give you their thoughts on John Calipari moving from Kentucky to Arkansas and the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Headline Rewrites, they look at what Caitlin Clark moving on from college basketball means for Women’s basketball, and they look at some of the controversies overshadowing the start of the MLB season, including the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal and the drama coming from the MLB Players Association. 

It's baseball time at Green Light! Jeff Passan joins Chris and Macon with baseball underway and briefs us on teams with the best start to the season, best and worst from opening weekend, the future of the MLB Players Association, questions around Shohei Ohtani and his former translator, Mike Trout's future and the wildest email in little league baseball history. We'll kick the show off with a recap of the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tourney, a Final Four lookahead and talk some of the NFL news from the weekend and then we end the show with an appearance from the Butter King Beau Allen to talk the linebackers of this NFL draft class and which colleges are most in need of a rebrand. (00:00) - Intro (7:54) - NFL News: The Haason Reddick Trade and Rashee Rice (18:08) - Final Four Previews, Worst Duke Players All Time & Zach Edey on & off the Court (48:00) - Jeff Passan on the MLB's Opening Weekend, Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, the MLBPA and his Little League Coaching Prowess (1:35:46) - Beau Allen on 2024 NFL Draft-able Linebackers, the Best LBs in the NFL right now and Colleges in Need of Rebranding Want your Green Light Merch so you can look exactly like Chris and the fellas? Hit the website below and get kitted! https://stores.kotisdesign.com/yotehouse/products Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open. Green Light Hotline: ‪(202) 991-0723‬ Send any Talent Search submissions to: social@chalkmedia.com Include any video of your talents, takes and bits as well as a little bit about yourself. Love hearing from the Green Light fans. Also, check out our paddling partners at Appomattox River Company to get your canoes, kayaks and paddleboards so you're set to hit the river this summer. https://paddleva.com/ Green Light Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/user/951jyryv2nu6l4iqz9p81him9?si=17c560d10ff04a9b Spotify Layup Line: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1olmCMKGMEyWwOKaT1Aah3?si=675d445ddb824c42 Green Light Tube YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgxWFAA-wuB7osdiAJyLOcw Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even as the Shohei Ohtani sports betting scandal dominates the headlines, there are other off-the-field stories bouncing around Major League Baseball.  Just last week, for example, following an offseason that saw free agent spending decline by nearly a billion dollars, there was a battle for control within the MLB Players Association. So today, ESPN MLB writer Jeff Passan details a story full of palace intrigue, conniving characters, and breaks down a battle for the future of the MLBPA more suited to a Hulu drama than a SportsCenter segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob and Dave are joined by Jon Morosi to discuss his trip to South Korea for the MLB Opening Day games, the latest on the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal, baseball players’ ability to compartmentalize, and the growing strife in the MLB Players Association, they look back on the Seahawks free agency moves and what Seahawks GM John Schneider said about the offseason to predict their plan for this season, and they wrap up the show by finding out what we learned today! 

Rich breaks down the Ohtani mess and what it could mean for baseball and all involved. He also discusses the latest on the coup occurring at the MLB Players Association. Finally, he reviews Yamamoto's first outing.

It's the first Brothers and Boss Battles DLC episode! In these quick dlc episodes, the brothers will discuss spoiler free reviews of new games near launch and give their thoughts. MLB The Show 24, developed by San Diego Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment and MLB Advanced Media, is the premier baseball simulation game. It is officially licensed with the MLB Players Association, bringing players of the past, present, and future into the game and on your teams. As huge baseball fans and MLB The Show veterans, Ant and Pete give their initial reactions to this year's game. They briefly discuss the different game modes they started playing, the differences in this year's game to previous editions, and Pete brags about his 2-0 record in Diamond Dynasty.  Check out the brothers' top 5 baseball video games of all time video on instagram and youtube and follow us on X @BrosBossBattles Instagram @BrosBossBattles https://brothersandbossbattles.com/

As we get closer to the start of the season for every team not named the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres, the Baseball Bar-B-Cast guys take their 2024 division preview series to the NL Central. There isn't necessarily a clear-cut favorite to take the crown this year and perhaps a shift could be happening after multiple offseason moves.One of the biggest changes in the division is former Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell taking his talents to the Chicago Cubs. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman wonder if that move is big enough to give the Cubbies a slight advantage over the St. Louis Cardinals, who are coming off of an embarrassing 2023 season. However, there is reason to believe that maybe the Cincinnati Reds and their slew of sophomore stars can find a way to take the next step and compete for the crown in the central. Also in the division, the Pittsburgh Pirates are excited to get back Oneil Cruz after missing the majority of 2023, with hopes that he can become a core player that they can lean on moving forward. The guys also discuss the first game of the 2024 MLB season in Seoul, the San Francisco Giants signing Blake Snell & the drama unfolding with the MLB Players Association. 1:54 Dodgers-Padres opener8:12 Giants sign Blake Snell11:40 MLBPA drama13:26 Pittsburgh Pirates21:57 Milwaukee Brewers34:17 Cincinatti Reds47:43 Chicago Cubs59:45 St. Louis Cardinals1:15:27 Baseball Bar-B-Cast fantasy league[Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Baseball league for the 2024 MLB season]Follow the show on X at @CespedesBBQFollow Jake @Jake_MintzFollow Jordan @J_Shusterman_

Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt are joined by Austin Slater to discuss his growing leadership role within the locker room, his ongoing defense of the city of San Francisco to free agents, and the importance of his role with the MLB Players Association. Plus, Alex and Cole Kuiper break down what the Opening Day roster could look like and the Giants releasing J.D. Davis.(1:05) Giants release Davis after Chapman signing(7:10) Projecting the Giants' Opening Day roster(15:36) Padres acquire Cease from White Sox(21:10) Remembering some former Giants(3110) Slater on the Giants' vibes this season(35:21) Slater on embracing his leadership roleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode of Brand & New is the first in the “Women Leaders Series,” hosted in collaboration with The Women's LeadershIP Initiative. INTA launched The Women's LeadershIP Initiative to champion and advance women's leadership in intellectual property. The Initiative also provides the Association with a vehicle for sustained programs to help women in the IP community advance their careers and achieve professional success.The “Women Leaders Series” brings together women leaders in diverse roles and representing various organization types in the brands and IP ecosystem. They are at the forefront of the conversation around how the landscape for women leaders is being shaped today.Our guest today is Malaika Underwood. Ms. Underwood is CEO of Sandlot Technology Incorporated. She also retired from the USA Baseball Women's National Team last year with the record for longest-tenured player on a USA Baseball National Team, man or woman. She earned five Women's Baseball World Cup medals, as well as two Women's Baseball World Cup All-Tournament Team selections. In 2015, she was honored by USA Baseball as Sportswoman of the Year. Currently, Ms. Underwood is an Assistant Coach for the USA Baseball Women's National Team.Ms. Underwood has over 17 years of experience as a sports business executive. Before joining Sandlot, Ms. Underwood served as interim CEO at OneTeam Partners. OneTeam launched in 2019 as a joint venture between the NFL Players Association, MLB Players Association, and RedBird Capital to maximize the collective value of athletes' rights through group licensing, marketing, media, and other ventures.As interim CEO, Underwood managed the company through a major transition following the founding CEO's departure and guided the company through the final months of the sale of Redbird Capital's equity. That transaction valued OneTeam at US $1.8 billon.Ms. Underwood also developed and executed the strategy for OneTeam's college business, creating the largest group rights program in the world. Prior to assuming the interim CEO role, Ms. Underwood was Senior Vice President of Licensing where she provided oversight for the company's growing consumer products business. In 2021, Ms. Underwood was named one of Sports Business Journal's 40 Under 40. In the same year, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in NCAA v. Alston, paving the way for college athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights for the first time. Unlike professional athletes, amateurs cannot be paid for their contributions to a team. While this has not changed, the NCAA has been forced to change its rules regarding NIL rights of student athletes. This has been a game changer for sports. Ms. Underwood is not only an expert on the topic, she is also deeply passionate about it!Resources:Malaika Underwood – Athlete Bio (teamusa.com)Supreme Court Strikes NCAA's Limits on Education-Related Benefits for Student Athletes (U.S. News, June 2021)Malaika Underwood: Writing Her Own Story (usabaseball.com, February 2021)Forty Under 40: Malaika Underwood (Sports Business Journal, June 2021)Three Questions for Malaika Underwood (INTA Bulletin, November 2023)The Women's LeadershIP Initiative (inta.org)

#030 - Shaun Rachau, founder of Ryno Sports, and Adam Mellot, Senior Ad Strategist at Better AMS, discuss their first year working together to grow Ryno Sports as an online marketplace brand for MLB Players, Inc. merchandise. They highlight the challenges and opportunities of marketing player-specific gear, navigating licensing agreements, and expanding into new marketplaces like Walmart and TikTok Shop. They also discuss the importance of seasonality and collaborations with artists to drive brand awareness and capture niche markets. Looking ahead, they plan to leverage their learnings to further optimize their advertising strategies and explore new licensing opportunities in the sports industry. Key Takeaways: Ryno Sports focuses on player-specific MLB Players, Inc. merchandise, leveraging the licensing rights from MLB Players Association. The company's print-on-demand model allows for quick turnaround and the ability to capitalize on trending players and events. Seasonality plays a significant role in sales, with spikes during the baseball season and major holidays. Collaborations with artists and social media influencers help expand brand awareness and reach new audiences. Expanding into new marketplaces like Walmart and TikTok Shop presents growth opportunities for Ryno Sports. Follow Shaun on LinkedIn Learn More About Ryno Sports Follow Adam on LinkedIn Follow Justin on LinkedIn

Jon Harris serves as Chief Executive Officer of AthLife®, which was initially established in 2004 to provide educational and career advising services to post-professional, professional and collegiate athletes. Current partners include the NFL Players Association, The Players Trust (powered by the NFL Players Association), NBA, National Basketball Retired Players Association, NBA Players Legacy Fund, MLS, MLB Players Association, and the NHL. On an average day, more than 650 current and former professional athletes are in service with AthLife advisors working on one-to one career fundamentals and educational advising. For more than 19 years, AthLife has also created and executed in-person programs for professional sports teams and more than 40 college and university athletic departments. In that time, AthLife Unlimited evolved as a division of AthLife to work with sport and entertainment brands to deepen their relationship with fans, including a now 15 year relationship with Marvel Entertainment, while also building and launching the company hustl. To create NIL opportunities in the world of sport and entertainment. Jon also serves as Board President of The AthLife Foundation, a non-profit aimed providing support and resources to kids in our nation's most challenged but promising communities. As of 2023, the Foundation has raised and distributed more than a million dollars to high schools, along with training and supporting the academic coaches in 15 states while annually impacting more than 10,000 deserving kids that play sports. He is also a founding member of the Foundation for Teamwork, home of the Joe Moore Award, that recognizes the best offensive line unit in college football, and recently joined the board of The Institute of Sport and Social Justice where he got his start in 1995 as an intern. Prior to forming AthLife, Jon served as Manager of Player Development for the National Football League, where he was hired to establish and manage the NFL's Continuing Education Program. The program was designed to assist active NFL players with all aspects of continuing education including degree completion, graduate school preparation, and guidance for continuing education as it relates to personal development. For six years previous to his time at the NFL, Jon helped build the NFL's education program while working for the National Consortium for Academics and Sports (now the Institute of Sport and Social Justice) where he rose from Intern to Associate Director. Jon earned a master's in management of Public Service from DePaul University in 2000, penning his thesis titled The Affects of Achievement in Higher Education on the Career Transition of Retired NFL Players. He is certified in the Strong Interest Inventory and a member of the National Career Development Association, and for more than 25 years he has been an active member of The National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A). He earned his bachelor's degree from DePaul in Political Science in 1995. While studying Political Science at DePaul, Jon was a four-year letterman in basketball and four times was named to the Conference All-Academic Team. His accomplishments were recognized by being named to the '14 Under 40' class by DePaul in 2012. He and his wife Keri are raising four remarkable children who undoubtedly will change the world for the better.   You can find Jon on LinkedIn and check out AthLife.   Remarkable Quote:   “One thing I noticed with me is that when I grab onto an idea that I'm really passionate about, whether it was playing college basketball or starting a company, it probably takes about nine years in my life for the idea to turn into something pretty meaningful.”   Find Us Online! Website: iamJulietHahn.com Instagram: @iamjuliethahn Twitter: @iamjuliethahn LinkedIn: Juliet Hahn FB: @iamjuliethahn Fireside: Juliet Hahn Clubhouse: @iamjuliethahn YouTube: Juliet Hahn

Rapid Fire starts with discussion on if we would be more surprised if Sam Hartman throws 40 touchdown passes or if he throws 15 interceptions this season.  Other topics include: * With 44 days to go until Notre Dame opens the season against Navy, we debate how many sacks and tackles for loss Irish No. 44 Junior Tuihalamaka will have this season.  * Jim Harbaugh created a unique practice schedule when he took over at Michigan a few years back. Could Notre Dame use the same format to speed the offseason progress of its young and inexperienced quarterbacks next spring? * The MLB Players Association wants the pitch clock rules loosened so they have more time between pitches and the ability to step off the rubber more in the postseason. Do we Buy or Sell that? * The NFL has told the New York Jets that they're going to be the HBO Hard Knocks team this season. Meanwhile, Netflix just dropped a series called Quarterback...which followed Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariotta throughout last season. Which of those are we more interested in?  * Jerry Jones just sold the rights to a docuseries to Netflix for just under $50 million, It's going to focus on the Cowboys rise to prominence in the early ‘90s and has already drawn comparisons to The Last Dance. On a scale of 1 to 10 how much are we looking forward to seeing it?  Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://store.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irish... Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-b....   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We hosted another Working People live show, in collaboration with the Action Builder / Action Network team, on May 8 at the 30th Constitutional Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress in Montréal. In this panel discussion, Maximillian Alvarez speaks with Sarah Beth Ryther, employee-organizer with Trader Joe's United in Minneapolis, and Josh Thole, former Major League Baseball player and current Minor League Special Assistant for the MLB Players Association, about what union organizing from the ground up looks like, and about how we can scale up our local organizing efforts and build the infrastructure to sustain nationwide campaigns.For the episode transcript: https://therealnews.com/canadians-may-be-polite-but-canadas-working-class-fights-back-tooAdditional links/info: https://workingpeople.libsyn.com/live-show-organizing-on-a-mass-scale-w-josh-thole-sarah-beth-ryther Music / Post-Production: Jules TaylorHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-podSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/newsletter-podLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

We hosted another Working People live show, in collaboration with the Action Builder / Action Network team, on May 8 at the 30th Constitutional Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress in Montréal. In this panel discussion, Max speaks with Sarah Beth Ryther, employee-organizer with Trader Joe's United in Minneapolis, and Josh Thole, former Major League Baseball player and current Minor League Special Assistant for the MLB Players Association, about what union organizing from the ground up looks like, and about how we can scale up our local organizing efforts and build the infrastructure to sustain nationwide campaigns.  Additional links/info below... Major League Baseball Players Association website, Facebook page, and Twitter page Trader Joe's United website, Twitter page, and Instagram Trader Joe's United Solidarity Fund Action Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page Action Builder website Jeff Schuhrke & Sarah Beth Ryther, Jacobin, "Trader Joe's Workers Have Won Their First Unions in America" Working People, "Alex P." Evan Drellich, The Athletic, "‘Hit the Go Button': The Six Years that Made Baseball's Minor League Union" Tipping Pitches, "The Gang Forms a Union (feat. Trevor Hildenberger)" Working People, "2023 Canadian Labour Congress, Part 1 (w/ Emily Leedham, Guy Smith, Mary Newman, James Russwurm, & Liz Ha)" Working People, "2023 Canadian Labour Congress, Part 2 (w/ Nora Loreto, Meg Davis, Larry Rousseau, & Nicholas Marcus Thompson)" Permanent links below... Working People Patreon page Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music (all songs sourced from the Free Music Archive: freemusicarchive.org) Jules Taylor, "Working People" Theme Song

Please subscribe if you're enjoying the content and comment what you would like us to discuss on the next episode! Recording live on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jomboy_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 00:00 - Most common G names 01:14 - Flag Day 01:43 - Meeting Agenda 02:43 - Oakland A's Reverse Boycott 03:18 - Boone sitting criss cross applesauce 05:23 - Jomboy's busy schedule 06:49 - Girls & Co violated guest policy? 07:50 - Jomboy's upcoming paternity leave 13:22 - JM Basketball Injuries 17:33 - MLB Players Association agreement (MLBPA) 21:55 - How players practice for Warehouse Games tournaments 26:46 - Ball in Play Trailer is awesome 27:32 - Warehouse air quality 28:00 - How JM is operating in the current media industry 29:41 - AMP agreement? 30:33 - Biggest source of JM income 31:47 - How Jomboy made a Warehouse Breakdown 34:53 - What happened to Bandwagon Gagas? 35:23 - Would you get rid of Mercy Rule in Blitzball Battles? 37:02 - Familiar with Noah Kahan? 38:59 - Happy Flag Day Featuring: Jomboy Edited by: Rob Moretti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Few, if any, non-players have had a bigger impact on the game of baseball than Marvin Miller, the legendary head of the MLB Players Association, who was elected to his position at the head of the union 57 years ago this week. With the help of Fangraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe (@Jay_Jaffe), Mike and Bill look back at his life and accomplishments, as well as players' unsuccessful efforts to organize before Miller taught them how. Then MLB.com's Michael Clair (@michaelsclair) stops by to help wish Kent Tekulve and Joe Carter happy birthdays.

Cynthia Soltero joined Amie Sheridan on Episode 28 to share her story and her expertise as the Director of Partnerships and Acquisitions for One Team Partners – a joint venture between the NFL Players Association and MLB Players Association that represents the collective licensing rights for over 10,000 athletes in an effort to maximize the value of their name, image and likeness. Cynthia is a truly incredible human who has bravely achieved some amazing firsts – the first in her family to graduate college, the first to get a masters degree, one of the first Latina women to hold an executive leadership position in the sports and entertainment industry… her courage and determination are inspiring, to say the least.In this episode, Cynthia and Amie get into the parallels that exist between HER personal journey and the journey of many of the athletes she represents – like how the journey to elite status, whether in sports or in business – can be a lonely one.... how to present yourself authentically to attract the right opportunities... how she managed to navigate the structural obstacles that could have very well kept her out of the executive suite... and what women and people of color can do to move past their fears with grace and embrace the uncertainty of the journey.This podcast is produced and distributed by WINS, a PR agency exclusively serving women in sports, entertainment, and media. To learn more about WINS, visit https://www.wins.media.

On the eve of the World Series, MLB Players Association Director of Operations, and former Dbacks pitcher, Chris Capuano joins The Extra Point. We talk baseball and how the MLBPA is helping support the De La Torre-Tena family in Globe, AZ, who lost their home last year as a result of multiple wildfires and flooding.

In 2016 I spoke with then-ESPN MLB journalist Jerry Crasnick. Now in 2022, we catch up to learn about what he's up to now as the Senior Advisor for Player, Agent, and Media Relations for the MLB Players Association. I get Jerry's thoughts on Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani's respective historic seasons as both are up for league MVP, Vic Scully, Cooperstown, and the state of the game.

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs outfielder Ian Happ -- who's also the team's MLB Players Association representative to discuss the push to unionize minor league players, designated hitter Franmil Reyes' great personality and more.

On today's show, we're breaking down the SHOCKING news that the MLBPA sent union authorization cards to every domestic minor leaguer on Sunday night. We walk through the process to get recognized by the union, whether through NLRB-mandated election or voluntarily recognition by MLB, some of the proposals for increased wages/salaries and the financial impact of those changes, and the secondary (and tertiary) effects of unionizing.  Follow Eugene Freedman on twitter: https://twitter.com/EugeneFreedmanFollow Marc Normadin on twitter: https://twitter.com/Marc_Normandin and Patreon: http://patreon.com/marcnormandinFind and follow LockedOn MLB Prospects on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-mlb-prospects/id1525225214Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wzJIf26tGgVbB7rsoKyLDStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/locked-on-mlb-prospectsFollow along with LockedOn MLB Prospects host Lindsay Crosby as we follow 120+ affiliated teams throughout the 2022 season! From prospect call-ups to impactful trades to the ever evolving battle for minor league living and working conditions, Lindsay is covering it all on five days a week. Available exclusively on the Locked On Podcast Network. Follow the show on twitter @LockedOnFarm and email your Mailbag Monday questions to LockedOnMLBProspects@gmail.comFollow Lindsay for up to the minute details on all things Minor League Baseball:On Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrosbyBaseballSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONMLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we're breaking down the SHOCKING news that the MLBPA sent union authorization cards to every domestic minor leaguer on Sunday night. We walk through the process to get recognized by the union, whether through NLRB-mandated election or voluntarily recognition by MLB, some of the proposals for increased wages/salaries and the financial impact of those changes, and the secondary (and tertiary) effects of unionizing.   Follow Eugene Freedman on twitter: https://twitter.com/EugeneFreedman Follow Marc Normadin on twitter: https://twitter.com/Marc_Normandin and Patreon: http://patreon.com/marcnormandin Find and follow LockedOn MLB Prospects on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-mlb-prospects/id1525225214 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wzJIf26tGgVbB7rsoKyLD Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/locked-on-mlb-prospects Follow along with LockedOn MLB Prospects host Lindsay Crosby as we follow 120+ affiliated teams throughout the 2022 season! From prospect call-ups to impactful trades to the ever evolving battle for minor league living and working conditions, Lindsay is covering it all on five days a week. Available exclusively on the Locked On Podcast Network. Follow the show on twitter @LockedOnFarm and email your Mailbag Monday questions to LockedOnMLBProspects@gmail.com Follow Lindsay for up to the minute details on all things Minor League Baseball: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrosbyBaseball Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONMLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A billion here, a billion there and soon you're talking real money. The US sports betting industry has now generated $10 billion in revenue after numbers that came out this week (1:39). We also break down comments from the MLB Players Association on gambling (15:47) and the worst piece of sports betting content ever created, according to one of the LSR crew (21:55).

After Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association came to an agreement about the league's minimum salary, the Competitive Balance Tax threshold, and more, the 99 day lockout ended. Just in time for the regular season to start up soon. For Arizonans that means two things: getting to hear the lemonade man shout about your grandma and spring training. In the Valley, the past time is getting a slow start. The average attendance for six of the 15 teams is down to less than 5,000 fans per game in the first week. Even teams that are seeing more fans than that are seeing less fans compared to years past. In this week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we share how the Cactus League came to Arizona and what impact the spring time tradition has on the state.

FINALLY! Major League Baseball & the MLB Players Association have agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement; thus ending the lockout, kickstarting spring training as Opening Day 2022 is scheduled for Thursday April 7th. Jai Shields gives his opinion on the new CBA, its new rule changes, and discusses whether or not he'll be thoroughly into the 2022 MLB season. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is staying put with the Green Bay Packers & Russell Wilson is now the starting QB for the Denver Broncos. Jai reacts to the news regarding the game's two best NFC signal-callers & provides some insight into the Seattle Seahawks' future post-Russell Wilson. Later, Shields gives his commentary to the busy week of NFL offseason news that was; from Calvin Ridley's season-long suspension due to gambling, to Carson Wentz getting traded to the Washington Commanders and everything else in between. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/support

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For Friday Night Live, Joe Rizzo and "The Dawg" Jeff Healy come to you live as Baseball is back! Riz & Dawg talk about the Mets' & Yankees' early outlooks and address "Free Agent Frenzy Part 2". Riz had The Dawg with him for the first time since the end of the lockout, as Jerry Milani pinch-hit in the previous show as the news of the labor stoppage broke. Together for the first time since the terms of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement were agreed upon by the owners and the MLB Players Association, Riz & The Dawg talked about the aftermath of the deal, and how the negotiations went to the brink of potential disaster for generations of baseball fans, both diehard and potential. The guys gave some early outlooks on the Yankees and Mets, assessed the universal DH and which record that new rule makes unbreakable, gabbed about the Dodgers' early actions, and bandied about Free Agent Frenzy Part 2 with some of the big names on the market. There are a lot of podcasts out there. What's special about us? THIS. This is what we bring to the table. It's a podcast about baseball and about life. So follow, subscribe, get the alerts, and join us on the journey. Please check out FMS Graphics (https://www.fmsgraphics.com) for all your print and promotional needs. Big Ed's Car Wash http://www.bigedscarwash.com/ is the place to go if you're in Bergen or Passaic Counties, NJ. Get over to Fair Lawn and get your car cleaned and your oil changed. Tell Big Ed that Diamond Diehards sent you! We need you to subscribe to the podcast! Please hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button from wherever you get your podcasts. Watch, Listen Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2JzUd5e Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KPgZq9 Youtube: https://bit.ly/3pBAvFE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DiamondDiehards Interact: Website: https://DiamondDiehards.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@diamonddiehards? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diamond-diehards Twitter: twitter.com/DiamondDiehards, twitter.com/JeffHealy8

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BASEBALL IS BACK! After 99 days of a grueling MLB lockout, the sport we love is officially back. Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association finally agreed to a deal on Thursday afternoon, ending the lockout and preserving a full 162-game season.Ben details the final agreement, including the fact that it wasn't unanimously approved by players. In fact, the executive subcommittee voted 8-0 against it, but player-union reps voted overwhelmingly for accepting MLB's offer. Highlights of the deal include a 9.5% raise to the first CBT threshold, a new $50 million pre-arbitration bonus pool, a 22.7% raise to the league minimum salary, a new draft lottery, anti-service time manipulation measures, and more.Now that an agreement is in place, the league is set to resume normal activities. Free agency is set to resume tonight after the owners officially vote to ratify the deal. Ben discusses the possible moves for the San Francisco Giants, including where things stand with Seiya Suzuki, Kris Bryant, Nick Castellanos, and others. Mandatory report date for Spring Training will be on Sunday, and Opening Day will be on April 7. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

BASEBALL IS BACK! After 99 days of a grueling MLB lockout, the sport we love is officially back. Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association finally agreed to a deal on Thursday afternoon, ending the lockout and preserving a full 162-game season. Ben details the final agreement, including the fact that it wasn't unanimously approved by players. In fact, the executive subcommittee voted 8-0 against it, but player-union reps voted overwhelmingly for accepting MLB's offer. Highlights of the deal include a 9.5% raise to the first CBT threshold, a new $50 million pre-arbitration bonus pool, a 22.7% raise to the league minimum salary, a new draft lottery, anti-service time manipulation measures, and more. Now that an agreement is in place, the league is set to resume normal activities. Free agency is set to resume tonight after the owners officially vote to ratify the deal. Ben discusses the possible moves for the San Francisco Giants, including where things stand with Seiya Suzuki, Kris Bryant, Nick Castellanos, and others. Mandatory report date for Spring Training will be on Sunday, and Opening Day will be on April 7. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

In the second hour, Laurence Holmes was joined by Camron Smith of Stadium and Bally Sports to break down the Bulls' struggles of late and to preview their matchup against the 76ers on Monday evening. Later, Holmes broke down what the MLB Players Association wants in a new labor deal.

Back by popular demand, the boys are talking about baseball! Cameron and Nubar dive into the drama that has been increasing between the MLB and the MLB Players Association over the new proposed CBA. Everything we say is totally accurate, and at no point do we even mistake one of the most popular MLB players for a very sub-par NFL coach... Make sure to show us some love on Instagram: @SecondHalfSportsPod

In the second hour, Anthony Herron was joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss MLB canceling the first two series of the regular season after failing to reach a new labor agreement with the MLB Players Association. Later, Herron delved into what he heard from Bears general manager Ryan Poles earlier in the day at the NFL Combine.

Anthony Herron began his show by reacting to the news that MLB has canceled Opening Day on March 31 after it failed to reach a new labor agreement with the MLB Players Association on Tuesday. Later, Bucks television announcer Lisa Byington joined the show to discuss the latest on Milwaukee, which visits the Chicago Bulls on Friday at the United Center.

Sixteen and a half hours later...Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association had a marathon bargaining session on Monday (which bled into the early morning hours on Tuesday). No new CBA was reached, but there's real momentum towards a deal for the first time since the lockout began. On today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick breaks down the latest on the lockout. Apparently, a 12-team expanded postseason has been agreed to in principle. Additionally, the penalties for exceeding the Competitive Balance Tax (also known as the "luxury tax") will remain the same. The league had been pushing for harsher penalties. Also likely to be in a new deal: a pre-arbitration bonus pool of at least $25 million (the players likely will need this to be at least $40-50 million), substantial increases to the league minimum salary, and a significant bump to the CBT threshold amounts. Although the sides remain apart, for the first time since the lockout began it's not that difficult to see an agreement being reached.Ben also discusses the state of starting pitching in the NL West, and compares the Giants to their division rivals. While the Dodgers and Padres have good starting pitching on paper, both have significant question marks. Yu Darvish and Blake Snell were big offseason acquisitions last year, but neither was a real difference maker for the underperforming Padres. Meanwhile, Clayton Kershaw is a free agent and Trevor Bauer is a great unknown at this point for LA. The Giants have Logan Webb and three solid mid-rotation arms, but there is injury risk. The Rockies and D-backs are pretty clearly ranked fourth and fifth in Ben's interpretation.Follow & Subscribe to the Locked On Giants Podcast on these platforms

On today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick details the latest from around Major League Baseball. The MLB Players Association and MLB met in person in Manhattan on Monday and Tuesday, marking significant progress from the weeks of no substantive meetings between the two sides since the lockout began on Dec. 2. In its counterproposal to the league, the MLBPA held firm on its push for two-year arbitration eligibility, a substantially increased Competitive Balance Tax threshold, and cuts to revenue sharing. Notably, the league lowered its proposed cut from $100 million to $30 million in its latest offer. The players' side also proposed a substantial increase to the league minimum salary, to $775,000.Ben also discusses Kevin Gausman's tweet over the weekend, in which he declared that the San Francisco Giants never made him a contract offer this offseason. Gausman ultimately signed a five-year, $110 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. Ben dives into why the Giants may not have made him an offer. It's plausible that Gausman's representation made it clear that their client was seeking to maximize total dollars, and that the Giants were more interested in a shorter-term deal with a higher average annual value.Finally, Ben discusses the Hall of Fame vote, which is set to be announced today. Barry Bonds, Jeff Kent, and Tim Lincecum are the names to watch for Giants fans. The threshold to get in is 75% of the vote; last year, Bonds received 61.8%. This is Bonds' final year of eligibility. Kent has two more years counting this one, and his highest total was in the low-30s. This is Lincecum's first year on the ballot, and he is very unlikely to ever get in. But the number to watch is 5%: that's what Lincecum needs today in order to remain on the ballot next year.Follow & Subscribe to the Locked On Giants Podcast on these platforms

In today's episode, we talk about Monday's proposal by the MLB Players Association to the owners. What demands have the players moved on, and what happens next? How would this proposal affect the minor leaguers? Is there a better way to fix tanking than what the players have proposed?Follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnFarm, follow Lindsay on Twitter @CrosbyBaseball, and send your questions/concerns/comments to LockedOnMLBProspects@gmail.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick, who covers the San Francisco Giants, discusses the latest with the state of the Major League Baseball lockout. On Thursday, for the first time since the lockout began on Dec. 2, MLB made a core economics proposal to the MLB Players Association. To absolutely no one's surprise, the players were not impressed with the league's proposal. The league's proposals ranged from modest to absurd, including a bizarre attempt to address service time manipulation that would see teams rewarded with a draft pick if prospects ranked in the top 100 (inherently subjective) win Rookie of the Year or finish in the top three in MVP or Cy Young voting in their first three years after being placed on an Opening Day roster in their first year.In other areas, MLB's proposal included only modest change, and more importantly, the league did not address the players' biggest concerns. There was no change to the competitive balance tax, currently $210 million. The players have proposed an increase to $245 million. There were no changes to arbitration and free agency. The MLBPA has sought to have players reach arbitration a year sooner (two years instead of three).There were, however, some areas where it's not impossible to see an agreement come together. Both sides have proposed a lottery system for the bottom teams in the draft. The league proposed the bottom three teams enter a lottery; the players have proposed eight. The league has proposed expanding playoffs to 14 teams; the players have proposed expanding it to 12. The league also continued to propose a universal designated hitter, something that the players have wanted for a long time, as it adds another player on every roster.Ultimately, it's hard to call this a productive meeting. Spring Training is likely to be delayed as the teams continue to negotiate, and Ben believes the regular season is likely to be delayed as well. Eventually, economic pressure on both sides caused by missing games seems most likely to incentivize the coming together on a new agreement. It's just a matter of when that happens.Follow & Subscribe to the Locked On Giants Podcast on these platforms

On today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick discusses the latest news with Major League Baseball and the San Francisco Giants. The first order of business is the major news that Yankees hitting instructor Rachel Balcovec will become the first female manager in affiliated professional baseball. She will manage the Yankees' Low-A team beginning in 2022, and it puts her on a path to greater things in years to come. Notably, Giants manager Gabe Kapler interviewed Balkovec in 2019 for the position of quality control coach, where she would have worked as a hitting instructor and in strength and development. Balkovec opted to stay with the Yankees, and the move seems to have paid off. Kapler later hired Alyssa Nakken as a major league coach, and she became the first female to hold such a role in major league history. In the past year or so, many women have broken significant barriers, including Kim Ng becoming general manager of the Miami Marlins, the first female to hold that role.Ben also discusses the latest with the major league lockout. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported today that MLB is going to make a core-economics proposal to the MLB Players Association on Thursday. While this is extremely welcome news, as this will be the first of its kind proposal by either side since the lockout began on Dec. 2, Ben urges listeners not to be overly optimistic about the proposal leading to any significant momentum. It's entirely possible, if not likely, that the MLBPA will not respond positively to the proposal and we'll be back to square one.Finally, Ben discusses the Giants denying the Mets permission to interview pitching coach Andrew Bailey for the Mets' open bench coach position. It's debatable whether the position would be a promotion, and it's pretty late in the offseason for teams to be willing to give up a key member of their staff. Ben relates the situation to the Giants losing Donnie Ecker to the Rangers much earlier in the offseason, when they were willing to allow him to explore the role, one which he eventually was offered and accepted. Ben also discusses Austrailian LHP Genevieve Beacom becoming the first Australian professional baseball player over the weekend. The lefty tossed a scoreless inning and featured a fastball/breaking ball mix.Follow & Subscribe to the Locked On Giants Podcast on these platforms

On today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick details the state of the MLB lockout by reviewing an ESPN piece by Jeff Passan that explores the subject in great detail. Ben goes through the Passan article, using direct quotations to provide listeners with up-to-the-minute updates about what's happening (or not happening) between MLB and the MLB Players Association. The league locked out the players at midnight on Dec. 1, and a whole lot of nothing has happened since. But that doesn't mean Passan's update isn't jam-packed with important information.Passan speaks with numerous sources to gather information about where we are and where we're headed. He compares the state of affairs to the "disastrous" negotiations about how to start the 2020 season after Covid-19 cancelled spring training. Although Commissioner Rob Manfred says those talks are irrelevant to the current negotiations, Passan (and Ben) disagree. They clearly demonstrate how toxic the relationship currently is between the parties.Passan details what the players are looking for in a deal. Whether it's raising the CBT threshold, earlier free agency, earlier arbitration, raising the minimum salary, and a whole host of other desires, the players want fundamental change across the board, which doesn't bode well for the season starting on time. Passan says that the next step in the process appears to be that the players need to define their top priorities, because it's impractical to expect the league to meet all of their numerous demands.In terms of key dates, Passan and his sources don't expect anything substantive to happen until at least late January/early February. After that, March 1 is a key date. If serious progress hasn't been made toward a deal by then, the start of the season will be in jeopardy. Given how the negotiations, or lack thereof, have gone so far, that seems like a more distinct possibility by the day.Follow & Subscribe to the Locked On Giants Podcast on these platforms