Podcasts about national league most valuable player

MLB Superstar Christian Yelich joins Thanasis Antetokounmpo on Gruber Law Office's Thanalysis. The National League Most Valuable Player in 2018 discusses why Wisconsin is a great sports state, his future with the Milwaukee Brewers, and the NBA Dunk Contest. Thanalysis is also presented by Carbliss and Potawatomi Casino and Hotel in Milwaukee. 

In April 1947, modern day baseball changed forever. That's when Jackie Robinson played his first major league game as a Brooklyn Dodger. After that day, there were a string of African-American firsts in baseball. Four months later, Dan Bankhead of the Dodgers became the first black pitcher to play in a major league game. In 1948, Roy Campanella became the first black catcher. Larry Doby of the Cleveland Indians became the first Black player to hit a home run in a World Series. In 1949, there were three African-Americans playing in the World Series when just 3 years earlier Blacks were still excluded from Major League Baseball. All three were playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, and pitcher Don Newcombe. Robinson and Campanella would become Hall of Famers, and Newcombe would win both the Cy Young and National League Most Valuable Player awards during the same season. You'll hear all three playing in Game 4 of the 1949 World Series against the Yankees. Newcombe took the mound with only 2 days rest, from striking out 11 Yankees in Game One, but the Yankees won 1-to-nothing and would go on to take the series. Get details at http://krobcollection.com

Andy and Randy chat about the chance that Ronald Acuna Jr. is going to be able to repeat as National League Most Valuable Player.

Born: Sunday, February 05, 1928 in Roulette, PA USAHe was the kind of player who's worth doesn't always show up in the box score, but yet his determination and aggressiveness to win made him one of the most valuable players on the world championship of 1960. Don Hoak, nicknamed Tiger by Dodger pitcher Clem Labine because he was always starting fights, was a solid fielder who twice led the circuit in fielding percentage at third base who also would contribute at the plate, hitting over .280 in three of his four seasons with the Bucs.Many players felt he was such an important cog to the club's championship run. Cy Young Award winner Vern Law felt his fighting spirit rubbed off on everyone helped push the club over the hump to the title, while legendary reliever Roy Face thought he was the most underrated player on the team. What ever it was, Hoak definitely wanted to fit the tough boy persona. He was a Marine in World War II where he saw some action in the Pacific theater and also spent sometime as a boxer in the middleweight division and his tough image was something he prided himself on.Tiger came up with the Dodgers in 1954 and was part of their memorable 1955 world championship team, the only title that the legendary team from Brooklyn would win. He was dealt to the Cubs the year after where he hit .215 and went on his way Cincinnati in 1957. It was there that his career finally started to take shape as he led the senior circuit in doubles with 39 and fielding percentage with a .971 mark while hitting career highs in both homers 19, and RBI's with 89. Hoak was named to his one and only selection in the mid –summer classic that year. Don slumped in 1958 and was dealt to the Bucs along with Smoky Burgess and Harvey Haddix in a seven-player deal that many felt was the final piece in the Pirate 1960 championship machine.In 1959, Tiger proved that his .261 average in 1958 was just a fluke as he broke .290 for the first time when he hit .294, before moving into his best all around season in the Steel City. Hoak would show a rare glimpse of power during that magical season, hitting 16 homers to go with 79 RBI's and a .282 average. While his numbers were good, it was his grit, determination and leadership that found him finishing second to teammate Dick Groat in the National League Most Valuable Player voting ahead of such Hall of Famers as Willie Mays, Ernie Banks, Roberto Clemente and Eddie Mathews.

Born: Sunday, February 05, 1928 in Roulette, PA USAHe was the kind of player who's worth doesn't always show up in the box score, but yet his determination and aggressiveness to win made him one of the most valuable players on the world championship of 1960. Don Hoak, nicknamed Tiger by Dodger pitcher Clem Labine because he was always starting fights, was a solid fielder who twice led the circuit in fielding percentage at third base who also would contribute at the plate, hitting over .280 in three of his four seasons with the Bucs.Many players felt he was such an important cog to the club's championship run. Cy Young Award winner Vern Law felt his fighting spirit rubbed off on everyone helped push the club over the hump to the title, while legendary reliever Roy Face thought he was the most underrated player on the team. What ever it was, Hoak definitely wanted to fit the tough boy persona. He was a Marine in World War II where he saw some action in the Pacific theater and also spent sometime as a boxer in the middleweight division and his tough image was something he prided himself on.Tiger came up with the Dodgers in 1954 and was part of their memorable 1955 world championship team, the only title that the legendary team from Brooklyn would win. He was dealt to the Cubs the year after where he hit .215 and went on his way Cincinnati in 1957. It was there that his career finally started to take shape as he led the senior circuit in doubles with 39 and fielding percentage with a .971 mark while hitting career highs in both homers 19, and RBI's with 89. Hoak was named to his one and only selection in the mid –summer classic that year. Don slumped in 1958 and was dealt to the Bucs along with Smoky Burgess and Harvey Haddix in a seven-player deal that many felt was the final piece in the Pirate 1960 championship machine.In 1959, Tiger proved that his .261 average in 1958 was just a fluke as he broke .290 for the first time when he hit .294, before moving into his best all around season in the Steel City. Hoak would show a rare glimpse of power during that magical season, hitting 16 homers to go with 79 RBI's and a .282 average. While his numbers were good, it was his grit, determination and leadership that found him finishing second to teammate Dick Groat in the National League Most Valuable Player voting ahead of such Hall of Famers as Willie Mays, Ernie Banks, Roberto Clemente and Eddie Mathews.

Born: Sunday, February 05, 1928 in Roulette, PA USAHe was the kind of player who's worth doesn't always show up in the box score, but yet his determination and aggressiveness to win made him one of the most valuable players on the world championship of 1960. Don Hoak, nicknamed Tiger by Dodger pitcher Clem Labine because he was always starting fights, was a solid fielder who twice led the circuit in fielding percentage at third base who also would contribute at the plate, hitting over .280 in three of his four seasons with the Bucs.Many players felt he was such an important cog to the club's championship run. Cy Young Award winner Vern Law felt his fighting spirit rubbed off on everyone helped push the club over the hump to the title, while legendary reliever Roy Face thought he was the most underrated player on the team. What ever it was, Hoak definitely wanted to fit the tough boy persona. He was a Marine in World War II where he saw some action in the Pacific theater and also spent sometime as a boxer in the middleweight division and his tough image was something he prided himself on.Tiger came up with the Dodgers in 1954 and was part of their memorable 1955 world championship team, the only title that the legendary team from Brooklyn would win. He was dealt to the Cubs the year after where he hit .215 and went on his way Cincinnati in 1957. It was there that his career finally started to take shape as he led the senior circuit in doubles with 39 and fielding percentage with a .971 mark while hitting career highs in both homers 19, and RBI's with 89. Hoak was named to his one and only selection in the mid –summer classic that year. Don slumped in 1958 and was dealt to the Bucs along with Smoky Burgess and Harvey Haddix in a seven-player deal that many felt was the final piece in the Pirate 1960 championship machine.In 1959, Tiger proved that his .261 average in 1958 was just a fluke as he broke .290 for the first time when he hit .294, before moving into his best all around season in the Steel City. Hoak would show a rare glimpse of power during that magical season, hitting 16 homers to go with 79 RBI's and a .282 average. While his numbers were good, it was his grit, determination and leadership that found him finishing second to teammate Dick Groat in the National League Most Valuable Player voting ahead of such Hall of Famers as Willie Mays, Ernie Banks, Roberto Clemente and Eddie Mathews.

Discussing his run for US SENATE as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers…past and present. Steve Garvey's remarkable journey from bat boy to World Series Champion is a testament to his unwavering dedication.Garvey played as a first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres from 1969 to 1987, was a 10-time All-Star, National League Most Valuable Player in 1974, and National League Championship Series MVP in 1978 and 1984. Garvey also holds the National League record for consecutive games played (1,207) and was named baseball's “Iron Man” by Sports Illustrated. Garvey was part of the Dodgers' infield that won four National League pennants and one World Series championship in 1981.From his early days as a major league rookie representing Vitalis in 1970, Garvey recognized the importance of business acumen in addition to athletic prowess. He seized numerous opportunities, becoming the face of brands like Adidas, Anheuser-Busch, and McDonald's. His natural flair for marketing, advertising, and corporate relations, combined with representing various products, ultimately led to the creation of Garvey Marketing Group.Beyond his business endeavors, Garvey is a skilled motivational speaker, captivating audiences worldwide with his insights on leadership, teamwork, and integrity. He's also made his mark in television production, co-executive producing “The International Sportsman” and hosting “Baseball's Greatest Games.”

MLB announced the candidates for the 2023 NL Manager of the Year and it did not include LA Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. As expected, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman were named as finalists for the National League Most Valuable Player award this week and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The National League Most Valuable Player in 1951, 1953, and 1955, Roy Campanella was the second integrated player by Branch Rickey to play major league baseball. He debuted in 1948 and held down the Dodger catching job for a decade, leading the team to five pennants and a World Series title. A tragic automobile accident ended his career before he could play a single game in the Dodgers new west coast home.Classic Broadcasts are old-time broadcasts that have been put together from various sources. Many are found on the Internet Archives in a raw form. If you wish to take a deeper dive, that includes:Scorecards, Rosters, Newspaper Clippings. All members can jump over to : www.vintagebaseballreflections.com and join the membership platformThis Day In Baseball - Learn more about the players, teams and seasons

After wrapping up their conversation on AL MVP, Ken Barkley, Jeremy Conn, and Jake Hasan debate the best bets for National League Most Valuable Player. 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

Nick Kostos, Ken Barkley, and Jake Hasan discuss the current markets for the American League and National League Most Valuable Player awards. 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

Paul Goldschmidt is one of the best players in the major leagues. The reigning National League Most Valuable Player has been selected to seven All-Star Games, won five Silver Slugger Awards, four Gold Glove Awards. He's also a two-time Hank Aaron Award winner, given annually to the top hitter in both the National League and American League. He represented Team USA in the World Baseball Classic in both 2023 and 2017. After starting his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks, he's now with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he was part of the 2022 NL Central division championship team. He's one of the leaders of the team, especially when it comes to living out his faith in Jesus. He joins Scott Linebrink this week on Get in the Game to reflect on his career, his accomplishments on the field and how his faith has grown throughout his time in the big leagues. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these as well:— Mickey Weston – Chicago White Sox Chaplain— Adam Wainwright – St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher— Nick Ahmed – Arizona Diamondbacks Shortstop

On Friday, The Los Angeles Dodgers non-tendered 2019 National League Most Valuable Player, Cody Bellinger, making him a free agent. The White Sox need a left-handed hitting outfielder, why don't they sign him? Plus, Daryl Van Schouwen of The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that Chris Johnson will be joining the 2023 White Sox Coaching Staff. What will the coaching staff look like in 2023? Join Herb Lawrence and Sean Anderson for the answers to those questions on the CHGO White Sox Live Show. BUY WHITE SOX TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941... TAILGATE WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z  SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH:  http://CHGOLocker.com  FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:  Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports Use Code: CHGO for 50% off 2 or more pairs at https://ShadyRays.com - Buy One, Get One Free. Check out pinsandaces.com and use code CHGO to receive 15% off your first order and get free shipping. GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTER:  http://www.allchgo.com/newsletter Check out FOCO for merch and collectibles here https://foco.vegb.net/CHGO and use promo code “CHGO” for 10% off your order on all non Pre Order items. Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Just visit https://athleticgreens.com/CHGOSox Visit https://weberinc.sjv.io/CHGO_Traveler to get yourself the best grill for tailgating from Weber Grills! Visit https://dkng.co/chgo to sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook using the code “CHGO” If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI /NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Bet must win. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/baseballterms. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Robinson was the first black manager when the Cleveland Indians hired him, but there was another black player who managed before Robbie . . . .     On November 4, 1948  Jake Powell, 39, former big league baseball star, shot himself to death in Washington police headquarters late today while being questioned on bad check charges. Powell had been picked up at the Union Station the complaint of a local hotel where he had been staying the past three days. After Powell was taken to the check and fraud division of local police headquarters and during the questioning police said he asked permission to leave the room for several minutes. Police said he stepped outside the door pulled out a 25-caliber revolver and shot himself once in the chest and once in the right temple.  With him when he was taken into custody was a woman who identified herself as Josephine Amder, of Deland, Fla. she told police she and Powell had planned to be married during the day, but later changed their plans. But Mrs. Elizabeth Powell, to whom the ballplayer had been married several years, said she was still his wife and as far as she was concerned there had been no separation. On November 4, 1889 — After a formal meeting of representatives from all National League chapters, the Brotherhood issues a “Manifesto” in which it claims that “players have been bought, sold and exchanged as though they were sheep instead of American citizens.” This bold statement constitutes a declaration of war between the Brotherhood and major league officials which will soon explode into the formation of the Players League.   86 years later . . . .   On November 4, 1976 — The first mass-market free agent re-entry draft is held at the New York Plaza Hotel. Among those available are Reggie Jackson, Willie McCovey, Joe Rudi, Don Gullett, Gene Tenace, Nate Colbert, Rollie Fingers, Don Baylor, and Bobby Grich. McCovey and Colbert are the only two players not selected, but McCovey will catch on with the Giants in spring training and have a banner year at his old first base position. Jackson will go onto star for the New York Yankees and win two World Championships. Fingers will have several excellent seasons for the Padres and Brewers including winning an MVP and Cy Young award. Baylor will go to win an MVP award.     On November 4, 1959 — – Ernie Banks wins his second National League MVP Award in a row on the strength of his 45 home runs and 143 RBI for the Chicago Cubs. Eddie Mathews finishes second.   What really made 1959 special for Ernie was his defense, his 3.5 Dwar is the highest of his career, he will be rewarded with a gold glove in 1960, but he was much better in 1959.       Fun fact from 1955 to 1960 his 248 home runs were more than anyone else in the majors, including Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays and Hank Aaron. His 5 Grand slams in a single season is still tied for the single season record in the NL. And was the MLB record until 1987.   On November 4, 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks win their first World Series championship. Down a run to the Yankees in the ninth, the D-Backs rally against New York closer Mariano Rivera, winning on a single by Luis Gonzalez, 3-2. Tony Wolmack had tied the game 2 batters earlier, doubling down the right-field line. It was the first time since 1985, two twenty-game winners start Game 7 of the World Series when Yankee right-hander Roger Clemens (20-3) faces Curt Schilling (22-6) of the Diamondbacks at Bank One Ballpark in Arizona. Sixteen years ago, Bret Saberhagen (20-6) of the Royals squared off against Cardinal hurler John Tudor (21-8) in the Fall Classic finale at Kauffman Stadium.   The four-year-old Diamondbacks, the youngest franchise to win a Fall Classic, end New York's string of three consecutive World Championships. Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling share the Series MVP honors. The Arizona pitchers are the first multiple winners since the Los Angeles Dodgers trio of Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero and Steve Yeager shared the award in the 1981 World Series. Following the 2010 season, a panel of experts at the MLB Network will vote this game the 9th greatest game of the past fifty years. It was the first time since 1985, two twenty-game winners start Game 7 of the World Series when Yankee right-hander Roger Clemens (20-3) faces Curt Schilling (22-6) of the Diamondbacks at Bank One Ballpark in Arizona. Sixteen years ago, Bret Saberhagen (20-6) of the Royals squared off against Cardinal hurler John Tudor (21-8) in the Fall Classic finale at Kauffman Stadium.     Birthday boy Dick Groat Born: November 4, 1930, Wilkinsburg, PA The acknowledged leader of the Pirates, Groat was a good-hitting shortstop with great range. He helped Pittsburgh to the World Series title in 1960, and after being dealt to St. Louis, played for their World Championship team in 1964. At Duke Univeristy, Groat was an All-American baskertball player who spurned offers to make professional basketball his career. In 1960 he was named National League Most Valuable Player, when he won the batting title.   Best Season, 1960 groat staved off challengers to win the batting title with a .325 mark. He excelled at Forbes Field: batting .363 at home and .290 in road games. A singles hitters, Groat had just 32 extra-base hits, one of the lowest marks by an MVP winner, but he was sure-handed in the field, as usual. As he did much of his career, Groat hit well against southpaws: .376 in 178 at-bats. After he slumped in July, Groat responded by hitting .373 in August and .344 in September/October. On September 6, a Lew Burdette pitch broke Groat's wrist, sidelining the shortstop for nearly four weeks. He returned the last weekend of the year and played in the World Series. After his playing career, Banks became the first African-American to manage in the Major Leagues on May 8, 1973, when, as a coach, he took over for ejected manager Whitey Lockman during extra innings of a 3-2 win over the Padres in San Diego  

Nick Kostos & Ken Barkley get into the National League Most Valuable Player market, and what could happen to the betting landcape if Juan Soto is traded inside the NL. 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

Host Bill Donohue welcomes National Baseball Hall-of-Famer Orlando Cepeda, who was voted the National League Most Valuable Player in 1967, the year that his team, the St. Louis Cardinals, won the World Series. Then Bill talks with former big leaguer Tommy Hutton, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, and Montreal Expos. Hutton is currently a color analyst for Miami Marlins baseball television broadcasts on Bally Sports Florida.

Bryce Harper joins the show just hours after being named the National League Most Valuable Player.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza at Arlington National Cemetery and lay flowers in front of the Tomb on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Washington Spirit Is Heading to the Semi-Finals this weekend after their overtime win against North Carolina. Washington Nationals Juan Soto was named one of three finalists for the 2021 National League Most Valuable Player award, winners announced on November 18. DCA opened two new 50,000-square-foot security halls to help with passenger traffic just in time for the holidays. WMATA is testing two 7000 series trains with heavy boxes to simulate passengers with hopes to ease delays by December. 3 new Amazon stores are opening in the DC area, Gaithersburg, Logan Circle, and Columbia, MD. Tony Hawk was in DC over the weekend and left a skateboard at a park in Shaw for one lucky fan to find. Tommy McFly receives the first-ever Diane Raya Brown lifetime achievement awards from Best Buddies. Links: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Washington Spirit in the playoffs: Washington Spirit Makes the Playoffs Tony Hawk Stops By Skate Yard: Tony Hawk Stops by a Skate Yard From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy and Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news, culture, playful conversation, positive energy, and a dose of morning fun any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming app.RealFunDC.com Follow Kelly Collis Twitter: @CityShopGirl Instagram: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY

Ernest Banks (January 31, 1931 – January 23, 2015), nicknamed "Mr. Cub" and "Mr. Sunshine", was a Hall of Fame baseball player who starred in the Majors (MLB) as a shortstop and first baseman for the Chicago Cubs between 1953 and 1971. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977, and was named to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team in 1999.Banks is regarded by some as one of the greatest players of all time. He began playing professional baseball in 1950 with the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro leagues. He served in the U.S. military for two years, played for the Monarchs again, and began his major league career in September 1953. The following year, Banks was the National League Rookie of the Year runner-up. Beginning in 1955, Banks was a NL All-Star for 11 seasons, playing in 13 of the 15 All-Star Games held during those years. Banks was the Cubs' main attraction in the late 1950s, the National League Most Valuable Player in 1958 and 1959, and the Cubs' first Gold Glove winner in 1960.In 1962, Banks became a regular first baseman for the Cubs. Between 1967 and 1971, he was a player-coach. In 1969, through a Chicago Sun-Times fan poll, Cubs fans voted him the greatest Cub ever. In 1970, Banks hit his 500th career home run at Wrigley Field. He retired from playing in 1971, was a coach for the Cubs in 1972, and in 1982 was the team's first player to have his uniform number retired.Banks was active in the Chicago community during and after his tenure with the Cubs. He founded a charitable organization, became the first black Ford Motor Company dealer in the United States, and made an unsuccessful bid for a local political office. In 2013, Banks was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contribution to sports. Banks lived in the Los Angeles and Chicago areas.

6-19-2021 Passed Ball Show. John opens up this baseball discussion by talking about the inexplicable decision by Ronald Acuna, Jr. to try to stretch a double into a triple with two outs in the ninth inning and the defending National League Most Valuable Player coming to bat. Yes, players make mistakes. But there has to be some sort of accountability when it comes to said mistake. That is why manager Brian Snitker was 100 percent in the right for his criticism of Acuna's only self serving decision. The last person anybody should need to hear from is Acuna's father. What is this, Little League?! John blasts Acuna's father for potentially living vociferously through his child, ala LaVar Ball. John then takes the time to question what exactly a manager does in a game of baseball anymore. Managers do not write their own lineups, position their fielders, and John explains why they likely do not even control which pitchers come in games at given times. When it comes to cheating, John talks about the history of cheating and deviousness as it imply to baseball and it's inception. John then spends a couple minutes questioning the 1914 World Series and whether it was on a level or not. John then explains how baseball is “tainted” and it is impossible to be a baseball fan and not root for some deviousness/ cheating in the game as it is played.

Albert Pujols is arguably the best baseball player of this generation. The Los Angeles Angels first baseman is in his 21st season, and in that time he's stacked up a body of work that will likely make him a first ballot Hall of Famer. He won two World Series championships three National League Most Valuable Player awards with the St. Louis Cardinals. He's a 10-time All-Star, two-time Gold Glove Award winner, six-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and was the National League Rookie of the Year in 2001. He's also won the Hank Aaron Award twice, in 2003 and 2009. His accomplishments on the field speak for themselves, but he's equally as proud about his work off the field. That's most of what he talks with Scott Linebrink about in this conversation. Pujols and and his wife Deidre run the Pujols Family Foundation, which bills itself as "a national not-for-profit agency that exists to honor God and strengthen families through our works, deeds and examples." He won the Roberto Clemente Award in 2008. In this conversation, he also shares his testimony about how and when he gave his life to God and how his faith shapes everything he does. Be sure to subscribe to Get in the Game wherever you listen to podcasts, and check out the other shows on the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. You can find those and other stories on the intersection of sports and faith at sportsspectrum.com.

Dave Parker was a seven-time All-Star, two time National League batting titles and was the 1978 National League Most Valuable Player. He was a member of two world championship winning teams with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1979 and with the Oakland Athletics in 1989. He was the first professional athlete to earn an average of $1 million per year, having signed a five-year, $5 million contract in January 1979. His career achievements include 2,712 hits, 339 home runs, 1,493 runs batted in and a lifetime batting average of .290. He won three consecutive Gold Gloves during his prime. From 1975 to 1979, he threw out 72 runners, including 26 in 1977..He was such an iconic figure in the game that he at times went by one name..Cobra, which is the title of his new great autobiography co - written with Dave Jordan, He joins Mark to talk about it all. Catch Sportstalkny live every Sunday night at 6 pm on the 365sportscast.com network, streaming over the net at 365sportscast.com or on the iphone, android, alexa 365sportscast apps.

Dale Murphy is a legendary Major League Baseball player who won two National League Most Valuable Player and five Gold Glove awards and appeared in seven All-Star Games during a career largely spent with the Atlanta Braves, but that also included stops with the Philadelphia Phillies and the Colorado Rockies. Today he is executive vice president of sports for LiveView Technlogies, which provides portable security cameras that add to an event or venue’s security plans. In this episode, SportsTravel Editor and Publisher Jason Gewirtz talks with Murphy about his career in baseball, his thoughts on getting a younger generation interested in the sport and his new role in the sports-events industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Chamberlain, Senior Counsel at the Internet Accountability Project, joins the show to discuss the Derek Chauvin trial; Mark Morgan, former Chief of the United States Border Patrol, makes an appearance to talk about the current border crisis; Dave Parker, former National League Most Valuable Player and two-time batting champion, calls in to speak about his new book " Cobra: A Life of Baseball and Brotherhood"; Michael Hammond, Legislative Counsel for Gun Owners of America, shares his thoughts on gun control.

Dave Parker is a former National League Most Valuable Player and two-time batting champion. He played nineteen seasons in the Major Leagues, was a seven-time All-Star, and won three Gold Gloves and three Silver Slugger Awards. He was the 1979 All-Star MVP, played on two World Series champion teams, and was the first million-dollar-per-year player. Discussing his New book Cobra: A Life of Baseball and Brotherhood

St. Louisan Ryan Howard, 2006 National League Most Valuable Player, 2008 World Champion Philadelphia Philly and former Lafayette Lancer and Missouri State Bear, joins Sports Director Tom Ackerman to provide perspective on this year’s World Series match-up and to share great news about Ferguson Parks & Recreation receiving a baseball and softball field restoration grant through the Scotts Field Refurbishment Program. Next, hear new audio from former Astros general manager and Cardinals executive Jeff Lunhow regarding his claimed innocence in Houston’s sign-stealing scandal. Later, Wheeler runs through hot topics from the NFL including the fall of the Cowboys and the Dolphins naming rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as starter in week eight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the National League Most Valuable Player voting, Hall of Fame voting and Rule 5 protection. This week in 'What's Zach Watching,' Zach discusses 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'

The 2017 Major League Baseball offseason is here and with it comes the 120th edition of the Purple Dinosaur Podcast. Our fearless heroes dive in this week with why Nolan Arenado and Charlie Blackmon were snubbed in National League Most Valuable Player recognition (COORS) and why that same snubbing reason doesn't also give credit to pitchers who succeed at Coors Field.Plus, the baseball world and the Denver baseball community lost a titan on Tuesday with the death of two-time Cy Young Award winner Roy Halladay. We'll give our thoughts on Halladay's career and his Hall of Fame chances.#AskPDP returns in a major way with some terrific questions from you, loyal listener. We'll discuss beers to get you through the offseason, the prospects of the Rockies going after certain free agents, how to pronounce "crayon" and more.It's Episode 120 of the Purple Dinosaur Podcast. Use it to light your candle at your shrine of honor to retired Purple Row giant Bryan Kilpatrick!

Former All-Star Keith Hernandez, a postseason analyst for Fox Sports, discusses a host of topics related to Major League Baseball, including the  mental effect of being traded for the first time and how the New York Yankees would be better served by dropping Aaron Judge in the lineup. The former New York Mets' first baseman also discusses his beloved plasma television, baseball's attempts to win millennials and speed up the game, and how the ballpark experience has changed over the years ... and not for the better.  Hernandez, who is also an analyst on Mets' telecasts on SNY in New York, spent 17 seasons in the big leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals, Mets and Cleveland Indians. He was selected to five All-Star teams and along with Willie Stargell was the National League Most Valuable Player in 1979. He hit .296 with 162 home runs and 1,071 runs batted in over his career. 

Going from unknown Red Sox prospect to a well-known face of the Houston Astros franchise, Jeff Bagwell belted 449 home runs over 15 big league seasons and was the unanimous choice for the 1994 National League Most Valuable Player. His selection as a Hall of Famer, however, was not as resounding. In fact, it took seven tries on the writer’s ballot before the first baseman was Cooperstown-bound. Like Ivan Rodriguez, Bagwell’s candidacy was met with whispers of steroids – albeit no concrete evidence. But his inclusion in the Hall, according to former Astros play-by-play announcer Bill Brown, was a long time coming. Photo courtesy of Baseball Hot Corner Audio courtesy of MLB.com