Podcasts about Southern League

In this episode, Josh talks with Angels top pitching prospect George Klassen about his early life, high school career in Wisconsin, attending Minessotta, and then being drafted by the Phillies. He discusses his trade to the Angels and his journey to Double-A. 

pWotD Episode 2937: Crystal Palace F.C. Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 232,959 views on Saturday, 17 May 2025 our article of the day is Crystal Palace F.C..Crystal Palace Football Club, commonly referred to as Crystal Palace or simply Palace, is a professional football club based in Selhurst, South London, England, which competes in the Premier League, the top-tier of English football. The club was formally created as a professional outfit in 1905 at the Crystal Palace exhibition building, but its origins can be traced back to 1861. The club used the FA Cup final stadium inside the exhibition grounds for their home games between 1905 and 1915, when they were forced to leave due to the outbreak of the First World War. In 1924, they moved to their current home at Selhurst Park.Crystal Palace spent their early years as a professional club playing in the Southern League. They were elected to the Football League in 1920, and have mainly competed in the top two tiers of English football during their league history. Since 1964, Palace have only dropped below the second tier once, for three seasons between 1974 and 1977. They reached the 1990 FA Cup final and challenged Arsenal and Liverpool for the English league title in 1990–91, finishing in third place, the club's highest league finish to date, and only missed out on UEFA Cup qualification due to a ban on English clubs.The club were founder members of the inaugural Premier League in 1992–93, though they were relegated that season, as well as facing immediate relegations in 1994–95, 1997–98, and 2004–05. They were promoted to the Premier League once again in 2013 and have remained there ever since, achieving a record-extending thirteenth consecutive top-flight season as of 2025–26, as well as reaching two more FA Cup finals in 2016 and 2025, with victory in the latter final resulting in the club's first major trophy in its history. The club's kit colours were claret and blue until 1973, when they changed to the red and blue vertical stripes worn today. Palace have a long-standing and fierce rivalry with Brighton & Hove Albion that emerged in the 1970s, as well as sharing strong rivalries with local clubs Millwall and Charlton Athletic.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:25 UTC on Sunday, 18 May 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Crystal Palace F.C. on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Niamh.

THIS EPISODE New Trash Pandas broadcaster Chris Harris brings a wealth of knowledge regarding the Southern League to the Trash Pandas, having called games for 15 seasons across three Minor League organizations. The Lexington, TN native got his start with the nearby Jackson/West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx from 2009-14. From there, he took his abilities to Biloxi where he was the Shuckers inaugural broadcaster from 2015-17. Harris had spent the last seven seasons with the Mississippi Braves and surpassed a milestone last season when he called his 2,000th minor league game.   ABOUT THE HOST Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brother Chip Caray is the TV voice of the St. Louis Cardinals, Josh is the Play-by-Play voice of the Rocket City Trash Pandas.

In the history of Minor League Baseball there has only been one madame president.  Ed Kasputis interviews Lori Webb who has been president of the Southern League since 2012 about her inspirational story.

 605. Part 2. Derby Gisclair returns to discuss the history of baseball in New Orleans. Derby is an expert on the topic, having written the following books: Early Baseball in New Orleans: A History of 19th Century Play. The 1910 New Orleans Pelicans: A Moment in Minor League History: Shoeless Joe Jackson and the New Orleans Pelicans Championship. The Dixie Series: 1920 - 1958. In July of 1859, seventy-five young New Orleanians came together to form the seven teams that comprised the Louisiana Base Ball Club. They played their games in the fields of the de la Chaise estate on the outskirts of New Orleans near present-day Louisiana Avenue. As America's population grew through immigration, so did the popularity of what the largest newspaper in New Orleans, the Daily Picayune, called in November of 1860 "the National Game." Baseball quickly replaced cricket as the city's most popular participant sport.In 1887, local businessmen and promoters secured a minor league franchise for the city of New Orleans in the newly formed Southern League, beginning the city's 73-year love affair with the New Orleans Pelicans. From Shoeless Joe Jackson, to Hall of Famers Dazzy Vance, Joe Sewell, Bob Lemon, and Earl Weaver, to today's stars such as Jeff Cirillo and Lance Berkman, the road to the majors brought many notable players through New Orleans. From these early beginnings to the present-day New Orleans Zephyrs of the AAA Pacific Coast League, local fans have continued the tradition of baseball in New Orleans.A lifelong resident of New Orleans, S. Derby Gisclair is a member of the Society of American Baseball Research (SABR) and its 19th Century, Minor Leagues, Deadball Era, Oral History, and Pictorial History Committees. He heads the Schott-Pelican Chapter of SABR in Louisiana and is on the Nominating and Selection Committees for the Greater New Orleans Professional Baseball Hall of Fame. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 220 years. Order your copy today! This week in Louisiana history. December 23, 1813. Legislative Act #5 provides for offical state seal. This week in New Orleans history. December 21, 1890. Governor James Albert Noe, born on December 21, 1890, served in World War I as a first lieutenant of the 369th Infantry in France. He became the Governor of Louisiana, serving from January through May 1936, following the death of Gov. O. K. Allen. He later returned to the senate until 1940. In 1936 Noe founded WNOE-AM and FM radio stations in New Orleans, established Monroes KNOE-AM and FM radio stations in 1944, and KNOE-TV in 1953. This week in Louisiana. Kenner's Heritage Park Christmas Village 2015 Fourth Street Kenner, LA December 1 - December 31, 2024 Website Light display is open nightly / Vendors and entertainment will be present every Friday and Saturday from Dec. 1 - 23 Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Admission: FREE      Each year in December, the streets and buildings in Rivertown from the railroad tracks to the river, are adorned with dazzling lights and displays. The festivities culminate in Kenner's Heritage Park, located at the center of the district and open every day and evening.      There, visitors can wander through and view the festival displays, shop local food and craft vendors, find a unique gift, take a photo with Santa, or watch a song or dance performance by community churches and school groups.      Children revel in the sudsy "snow" that blankets the park throughout the evening, and a special holiday-themed musical laser light show plays in the Kenner Planetarium theater right across the street. You're sure to catch some holiday cheer in Rivertown.​ Postcards from Louisiana. David Middleton. "The Shepherd: A Christmas Play." Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

604. Part 1. Derby Gisclair returns to discuss the history of baseball in New Orleans. Derby is an expert on the topic, having written the following books: Early Baseball in New Orleans: A History of 19th Century Play. The 1910 New Orleans Pelicans: A Moment in Minor League History: Shoeless Joe Jackson and the New Orleans Pelicans Championship. The Dixie Series: 1920 - 1958. In July of 1859, seventy-five young New Orleanians came together to form the seven teams that comprised the Louisiana Base Ball Club. They played their games in the fields of the de la Chaise estate on the outskirts of New Orleans near present-day Louisiana Avenue. As America's population grew through immigration, so did the popularity of what the largest newspaper in New Orleans, the Daily Picayune, called in November of 1860 "the National Game." Baseball quickly replaced cricket as the city's most popular participant sport. In 1887, local businessmen and promoters secured a minor league franchise for the city of New Orleans in the newly formed Southern League, beginning the city's 73-year love affair with the New Orleans Pelicans. From Shoeless Joe Jackson, to Hall of Famers Dazzy Vance, Joe Sewell, Bob Lemon, and Earl Weaver, to today's stars such as Jeff Cirillo and Lance Berkman, the road to the majors brought many notable players through New Orleans. From these early beginnings to the present-day New Orleans Zephyrs of the AAA Pacific Coast League, local fans have continued the tradition of baseball in New Orleans. A lifelong resident of New Orleans, S. Derby Gisclair is a member of the Society of American Baseball Research (SABR) and its 19th Century, Minor Leagues, Deadball Era, Oral History, and Pictorial History Committees. He heads the Schott-Pelican Chapter of SABR in Louisiana and is on the Nominating and Selection Committees for the Greater New Orleans Professional Baseball Hall of Fame. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 220 years. Order your copy today! This week in Louisiana history. December 14, 1814. First clash with British in War of 1812 on Lake Borgne This week in New Orleans history. On October 14, 1975, the Dome hosted Muhammad Ali Appreciation Day. The Muhammad Temple of Islam 46 in New Orleans organized the activities, with Ali's appearance as the day's highlight. Speakers included Dr. Na'im Akbar, Wallace D. Muhammad and Louis Farrakhan. This week in Louisiana. Holiday Lights at Baton Rouge Generalue 8585 Picardy Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Website Tickets $5.00.     Join us at our annual Holiday Lights display, a first of its kind in Baton Rouge, where the large greenspace in front of the hospital is transformed into a twinkling, singing and musically synchronized lights display for the community to enjoy.     Take a stroll through our lighted walking path where you'll see countless holiday sightings on display! Check out the three dancing-light mega trees, breeze through 24 feet of lighted tunnels, dance with the singing trees and pose with the lighted candy canes and snowmen. Experience the wonder of our giant walk-through ornament, present and Santa hat! Postcards from Louisiana. The Louisiana Book Festival band plays, "When the Saints Go Marching in." Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Ben shares details of the Smokies' official name switch to Knoxville in the Southern League, and Sam and Tyler chat about big weekend coming up in the Arizona Fall League. Also, Josh shares the dirt in the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors. 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

Frosty Van Houten (@TVLFootball) and Mario Ramos, along with Hughson HC Shaun King and Sonora Broadcasters Zeb Drivdahl and Nick Stuart, break down the Game of the Year between Hughson and Sonora, the Almond Blossom Bowl, the former Southern League rivalry between Orestimba and Hilmar renewd in the TVL, and what's going on in Escalon. Week 9 game previews as well. Check it out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mario-ramos0/support

Double-A Birmingham broadcaster Curt Bloom shares stories from the Barons' improbable run to a Southern League title this week. Ben, Sam and Tyler also discuss more Minor League postseason news and results, and Josh checks in with the latest Ghost of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The third hour of Wednesday's 3 Man Front included Danny Kanell sharing his pick for Alabama vs Georgia, Lane Kiffin taking another jab at Hugh Freeze & the Barons winning the Southern League Championship!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Birmingham Barons win Southern League title…”Three Things You Need to Know”…texts…gulf storm…breaking news from Bessemer…security for Trump…Coca-Cola dropping a flavorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fWotD Episode 2694: 1894–95 New Brompton F.C. season Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Thursday, 19 September 2024 is 1894–95 New Brompton F.C. season.During the 1894–95 English football season, New Brompton F. C. (since 1912 called Gillingham F. C.) competed in the Southern Football League Division Two. It was the first season in which the team took part in a league competition. The club had been formed a year earlier but in its inaugural season played only friendly matches and games in the qualifying rounds of the FA Cup and FA Amateur Cup. In 1894, New Brompton turned professional and joined the newly-formed Southern League. The team dominated Division Two of the new league, winning all but one of their matches, and gained promotion to Division One by winning an end-of-season "test match" against Swindon Town, who had finished bottom of the higher division. New Brompton also entered the FA Cup, reaching the third qualifying round. The team played 15 competitive matches, winning 13, drawing none, and losing two. Arthur Rule was the team's top goalscorer; he scored 18 goals in the regular league season and 4 in the test match. Harry Buckland and Alf Meager made the most appearances, playing in every match. The highest attendance recorded at the club's home, the Athletic Ground, was approximately 8,000 for the visit of near-neighbours Chatham in the FA Cup.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:34 UTC on Thursday, 19 September 2024.For the full current version of the article, see 1894–95 New Brompton F.C. season on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Aria.

Ben details the Columbus Clingstones identity coming to the Southern League in 2025, and Mississippi director of group sales David Kerr helps bid adieu to the M-Braves with stories from Pearl. Also, Josh goes deep into history in the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors. 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

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox prospect Edgar Quero about his Birmingham Barons who won the first half title in the Southern League on Sunday. He talks about catching top pitching prospects Noah Schultz, Mason Adam and Ky Bush. They discuss his journey from Cuba to the United States, how he learned English on his own, if he thinks he's ready for the major leagues right now, what makes him excited about the future and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author Bill Plott joins Talkin' Baseball to discuss his books- 'The Negro Southern League: A Baseball History' and 'Black Baseball's Last Team Standing: The Birmingham Black Barons'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Bill Plott joins Talkin' Baseball to discuss his books- 'The Negro Southern League: A Baseball History' and 'Black Baseball's Last Team Standing: The Birmingham Black Barons'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once more it's Brett Ballantini's favorite week of the month, when he gets to again call on president and GM of the first-place Birmingham Barons, Jonathan Nelson. Somehow again talking during a tough series pitting the two best teams in the Southern League against one another (Birmingham and Pensacola), the two catch up on all the good coming out of Double-A: Stats review: Just how dominant have the Barons been? Drew Thorpe gets the call straight to Chicago ... and will his ability to pitch overshadow his lack of a “big arm?” Duke Ellis gets the call straight to Chicago. Jonathan feels some generational pride there, but also warns of the danger of speed like his ... to opponents Oh, and yeah, we're just tossing out some crazy comps for these players Thorpe was great in Birmingham, but two starters (Mason Adams and Ky Bush) have been essentially as good No better way to patch a Thorpe-sized hole in your killer rotation than, oh, to call up the No. 1 pitching prospect in the system, Noah Schultz What's the plan for Noah the rest of the summer? Looping back to speed, even with Ellis gone the Barons are stealing bases at a killer rate (85.8% success as a team, and they're coming in bunches) What has surprised Jonathan most about this Barons team? And, what ho, as we wrapped up our podcast, the Barons had surged ahead in their Blue Wahoos brunch battle Plus! Bonus Jonathan Nelson content next week, when we run our Rickwood Field/Birmingham Black Barons podcast! Follow Jonathan Nelson on Twitter @JonathanN_Bham, the Barons @BhamBarons, and find tickets to an upcoming Barons game by clicking this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Brett Ballantini's favorite week of the month, when he gets to again call on president and GM of the first-place Birmingham Barons, Jonathan Nelson. Even after a tightly-fought series in Pensacola didn't go Birmingham's way, the club is still tops in the Southern League. Despite losing five of six to the Blue Wahoos, the Barons have won five of their last 10 and remain a half-game better than their fellow division-leading counterparts, Pensacola How manager Sergio Santos has handled the first tough turn of the season Inside baseball: How Jonathan works hand-in-hand with this field manager A preview of this week's home series hosting the Chattanooga Lookouts, worst in the Southern League Bryan Ramos' call-up and delightful character Will Brooks Baldwin ever stop hitting The phenom, Wilfred Veras The most terrifying offensive weapon in Birmingham? It could very well be a healthy Duke Ellis and his speed demonry How is catcher Edgar Quero shaping up as a leader and game-caller? Three quick speed-round questions with Jonathan off-the-field Is Mason Adams the surprise ace of the Barons? Eric Adler arrives in town to give Birmingham another late-inning killer The southpaw starting pair of Jake Eder and Ky Bush How the Barons brass on the ground in Birmingham plays into any promotion/demotion decisions Do these podcasts provide the good luck for the team, meaning that soon Brett may need to be packing his bags for Birmingham? Follow Jonathan Nelson on Twitter @JonathanN_Bham, the Barons @BhamBarons, and find tickets to an upcoming Barons game by clicking this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A team filled with many of the White Sox top prospects, the Birmingham Barons have the best record in the Southern League at 19-7. Chuck Garfien speaks with manager Sergio Santos about what's being built in Birmingham and why they're having so much success. They talk about pitchers Drew Thorpe, Jairo Iriarte, Ky Bush and Mason Adams, plus hitters Edgar Quero, Brooks Baldwin and Duke Ellis. Plus, Sergio tells a great story about how he told Bryan Ramos he was being called up to the majors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arsenal Women's Under 21s clinched the PGA Southern League title with a decisive 2-0 victory over Sheffield United, securing the championship with a game to spare, buoyed by a Chelsea loss to Liverpool. The match featured goals from Vivienne Lia, a promising 17-year-old winger, and Omotara Junaid, who ensured the win with a second-half tap-in. U21s head coach Elliot Allum praised the team's rhythm and character throughout the season and looks forward to the final league game and upcoming play-off final against either Leicester City or Manchester United. Original Article: Arsenal Women's U21s win the PGA Southern League

We've reached round 5 in both the FA Trophy and the FA Vase. 16 clubs left in each competition 8 ties apiece to get through, with the weather looking to play a hand in that.  In the Trophy those from outside the top tier have their sights set on a Wembley final they may not have expected, whilst there are still some looking to battle on more than one front this season. But our focus this week is the FA Vase. @FAVaseFactfile Mr Phil Annets is on hand to give us oversight of all the clubs and the ties in this round. We then get a rare treat. Chairman at Falmouth Town of the Western League Graham Medlin doesn't do many interviews. He's happier ensuring his club continues to survive and indeed thrive with sights even this year set on promotion to the Southern League. His side face one of their biggest ever games with a trip to Jersey Bulls in the FA Vase final 16 this weekend and it's clear he's pretty proud of the sa,e. Rounding up the week's news including and what's coming up in the wekeend's paper Editor at Large  at The Non League Paper Matt Badcock is on hand with his own expert insight.

In the history of Minor League Baseball there has only been one madame president.  Ed Kasputis interviews Lori Webb who has been president of the Southern League since 2012 about her inspirational story.

Our first player guest of the offseason is Kohl Franklin as he joins Greg Huss. Topics:His three championship ringsBrand new sweeperDealing with the tacky baseball in the Southern League and how it impacted his changeupHis confidence after leaving South Bend to go to Tennessee

Last week, a concerning threat was discovered on a bathroom wall at Montrose High School. The message ominously hinted at a potential attack on November 10th.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the FA Vase First round this weekend and Phil Annets is here with his @FAVASEfactfile hat on with more impressive stats and facts. Our main guest is a former player with over 500 Southern League appearances, now operating as player-manager in Step 6 Divison One of the Western League leading a group of young local lads to one of the best starts of any club across the pyramid so far this season. Their trip to higher-ranked opposition this weekend in the FA Vase is a shot to nothing in his eyes with a chance for glory and certainly another great day in the story of Portishead Town as a thriving club at the very heart of the local community Rounding off the show and helping round up the week's news is the Executive Editor of The Non League Paper, Jon Couch. There's FA Cup, FA Vase and plenty of managerial moves as well as insight into the stories featuring in this weekend's Non League Paper.

In this segment, Crawly interviews Mick Gillispie in the first part of a two part interview about the Tennessee Smokies' postseason run that saw them win the Southern League championship for the first time since 1978. 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

Jack and Chris discuss the 2023 minor league season, and takeaways into the offseason. 2:20 - Luis De Avila a Postseason All-Star and the consistency of great pitching in the organization 9:00 - Luke Waddell a Postseason All-Star 11:00 - Junior Caminero named League MVP and is in the majors with Tampa Bay 13:45 - Drake Baldwin's late edition and impact 16:20 - Prospect Arms of AJ Smith-Shawver, Hurston Waldrep, and Drue Hackenberg 25:10 - Sleepers and Surprises from 2023 which includes Cal Conley, Drew Lugbauer, Patrick Halligan, Daniel Martinez, Jesse Franklin V, Landon Stephens, Alan Rangel, and Cody Milligan 34:15 - Eight MLB debuts by former M-Braves in 2023. Surprises in Allan Winans and Victor Vodnik 38:20 - Our Top Moments of the season 43:00 - Twitter Questions which include the reliever with the nastiest pitch, favorite giveaway, and wrapup.

Join host Lindsay Crosby on this special mailbag episode of Locked On MLB Prospects! In the first segment, Lindsay delves into an exciting prospect showdown, comparing the talents of infield prospects Curtis Mead (Rays), Michael Busch (Dodgers), Colt Keith (Tigers), and Justin Foscue (Rangers). Get ready for in-depth analysis and expert insights on these rising stars in the world of baseball.Moving on to the second segment, Lindsay explores the dynamic world of prospects, focusing on Pirates' right-handed pitcher Quinn Priester and the remarkable Yankees rookies making their mark in MLB. Lindsay provides the inside scoop on their progress and potential impact on the big league stage.In the final segment, Lindsay shares his invaluable takeaways from a week of broadcasting AA games in the Southern League. Gain an insider's perspective as Lindsay discusses the standout performances, emerging talents, and key developments that are shaping the future of baseball.Don't miss this episode packed with prospect excitement, insightful analysis, and Lindsay Crosby's unique perspective. Tune in now to Locked On MLB Prospects!Join Subtext to chat with us! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmlbprospectsFollow along with LockedOn MLB Prospects host Lindsay Crosby as we follow 120+ affiliated teams throughout the 2023 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!Jase MedicalSave more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. eBay MotorsKeep your ride-or-die alive at ebay.com/motors. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More.Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.SleeperDownload the Sleeper app and use promo code LOCKEDON and you'll get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Currently operational in over 30 states. Check out Sleeper today!FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join host Lindsay Crosby on this special mailbag episode of Locked On MLB Prospects! In the first segment, Lindsay delves into an exciting prospect showdown, comparing the talents of infield prospects Curtis Mead (Rays), Michael Busch (Dodgers), Colt Keith (Tigers), and Justin Foscue (Rangers). Get ready for in-depth analysis and expert insights on these rising stars in the world of baseball. Moving on to the second segment, Lindsay explores the dynamic world of prospects, focusing on Pirates' right-handed pitcher Quinn Priester and the remarkable Yankees rookies making their mark in MLB. Lindsay provides the inside scoop on their progress and potential impact on the big league stage. In the final segment, Lindsay shares his invaluable takeaways from a week of broadcasting AA games in the Southern League. Gain an insider's perspective as Lindsay discusses the standout performances, emerging talents, and key developments that are shaping the future of baseball. Don't miss this episode packed with prospect excitement, insightful analysis, and Lindsay Crosby's unique perspective. Tune in now to Locked On MLB Prospects! Join Subtext to chat with us! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmlbprospects Follow along with LockedOn MLB Prospects host Lindsay Crosby as we follow 120+ affiliated teams throughout the 2023 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! Jase Medical Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.  eBay Motors Keep your ride-or-die alive at ebay.com/motors. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Make Every Moment More.Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. Sleeper Download the Sleeper app and use promo code LOCKEDON and you'll get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Currently operational in over 30 states. Check out Sleeper today! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Waddell is in the race for the batting title in the Southern League. It's the former fifth-rounder's first full season of minor-league baseball. Luke and Jack discuss playing every day and taking care of his body.

Cal Conley leads the Southern League with 108 games played this season. He talks with Jack about his durability, move to playing more second base, and relationship with Luke Waddell. He also touches on Gold Glove Charities Night where kids battling cancer hung out with the team.

Negro Southern League Museum deputy director Frank Adams Jr. talks to Ben during his trip to Birmingham, Tyler and Sam preview the updated MLB Pipeline Top 100 prospect ranking and Josh proves his mettle in Ghosts of the Minors 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

As of June 1, Domingo Robles leads the Southern League with a 2.32 ERA. The Dominican Republic native is in his first season with the Atlanta Braves organization, and the 24-year-old talks to Chris Harris about the addition of a new pitch, and why he's finding success this season.

The Los Angeles Angels can't seem to get out of their own way once again, as they drop game 3 to the Orioles, 3-1. Griffin Canning had a decent start on the mound, although errors and issues behind him caused Canning to have to throw more pitches than necessary, leading to the O's taking a 3-1 lead. That was all it took with Baltimore's lockdown bullpen, and despite a Mike Trout home run, the Angels couldn't muster enough offense to climb back in it. Speaking of Trout's home run, it was good to see him make the adjustment as we spoke about yesterday. We'll give you all the details in segment 1.Then, Phil Nevin and the Angels' front office are NOT happy about the new baseballs being used in the Southern League, particularly because that's where the Halos' AA affiliate, the Rocket City Trash Pandas, play baseball. The new ball that MLB is trying out is affecting players both on the mound and at the plate, and it makes it difficult for the Angels to get a good read on their best prospects in AA. Why is MLB doing this, and will it last? We'll talk about it in segment 2!Plus, we owe Matt Thaiss an apology. The Angels' catcher has had quite a turnaround since the beginning of the season, hitting well and playing a much better catcher than the first few weeks. What changed? We'll dive into what has caused this turnaround for Thaiss in segment 3!GET IN OUR VOICEMAIL! CALL US: (714) 409-6396Tell us what's on your mind!Give us a follow @LockedOnAngels on Twitter, and for the best Angels memes around, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SuperHaloBros!Super Halo Bros. MERCH is available now! super-halo-bros-shop.fourthwall.comSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsToday's episode is brought to you by Birddogs. Go to birddogs.com/lockedonmlb and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONMLB, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.SorareHead to sorare.com/lockedon to draft your free team of player cards, set your lineup, and start competing today to win epic rewards.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBaymotors.com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.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.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go to FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Angels can't seem to get out of their own way once again, as they drop game 3 to the Orioles, 3-1. Griffin Canning had a decent start on the mound, although errors and issues behind him caused Canning to have to throw more pitches than necessary, leading to the O's taking a 3-1 lead. That was all it took with Baltimore's lockdown bullpen, and despite a Mike Trout home run, the Angels couldn't muster enough offense to climb back in it. Speaking of Trout's home run, it was good to see him make the adjustment as we spoke about yesterday. We'll give you all the details in segment 1. Then, Phil Nevin and the Angels' front office are NOT happy about the new baseballs being used in the Southern League, particularly because that's where the Halos' AA affiliate, the Rocket City Trash Pandas, play baseball. The new ball that MLB is trying out is affecting players both on the mound and at the plate, and it makes it difficult for the Angels to get a good read on their best prospects in AA. Why is MLB doing this, and will it last? We'll talk about it in segment 2! Plus, we owe Matt Thaiss an apology. The Angels' catcher has had quite a turnaround since the beginning of the season, hitting well and playing a much better catcher than the first few weeks. What changed? We'll dive into what has caused this turnaround for Thaiss in segment 3! GET IN OUR VOICEMAIL!  CALL US: (714) 409-6396 Tell us what's on your mind! Give us a follow @LockedOnAngels on Twitter, and for the best Angels memes around, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SuperHaloBros! Super Halo Bros. MERCH is available now! super-halo-bros-shop.fourthwall.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Today's episode is brought to you by Birddogs. Go to birddogs.com/lockedonmlb and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONMLB, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. Sorare Head to sorare.com/lockedon to draft your free team of player cards, set your lineup, and start competing today to win epic rewards. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBaymotors.com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.  Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. 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. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go to FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A place that all baseball fans need to visit is the Negro Southern League Museum in Birmingham, Alabama. The NSLM is beyond the outfield fence at Regions Field where the Birmingham Barons play ball. We had the museum's Deputy Director Frank Adams Jr on this week's episode. Frank tells us about his position at the museum and discusses the basis of the museum. Frank shares some of the most popular exhibits and what artifacts they'd like to add in the future.Make sure you check out the museum in person and check out their website and socials as well.Negro Southern League Museum -Website: https://www.birminghamnslm.org/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/nslmbham (@NSLMBham)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nslmbhm (@NSLMBhm)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

MiLB awards for Storm players, Madfriars talks to Anthony Vilar. Sam Blum covers the Angels for The Athletic and talks about his article on the "Enhanced Baseball" being tested in The Southern League where the Angels AA team plays. He also gives his thoughts on Ohtani and what he might do. There is also great audio from The Storms broadcaster Jacob Kronberg from Albert Fabians Walk off 3-Run homer!!

THIS EPISODE Today Ricky and Tony Mac discuss today's day game between the Trash Pandas and Biloxi Shuckers, the Trash Pandas recent struggles and finish the show by announcing their All Southern League Name Team. Watch the show streaming live on the Trash Pandas YouTube page at 2pm CST every Mon, Wed, Fri. https://www.youtube.com/c/RocketCityTrashPandas ABOUT THE HOST Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyota Field and the club's Promotions Manager. Antonio "Tony Mac" MacBeath is the PA announcer and one of the club's Account Executives.  Their multi-faceted personalities can be seen across Trash Pandas digital channels and quickly developed into faces of Baseball's Most Meteoric Franchise. "The Bullpen" will stream live every Mon, Wed, and Fri at 2pm CST on the Trash Pandas' YouTube page. "The Bullpen" will talk about everything Trash Pandas, the world of sports, and whats going on in everyday life.  With a quick wit, and flare for the funny, Ricky and Tony Mac bring their energy to the Trash Pandas Podcast Network. TRASH PANDAS PODCAST NETWORK Join the personalities of the Rocket City Trash Pandas as they tell the stories from Baseball's most meteoric franchise. Play-by-Play Broadcaster Josh Caray presents conversations with prospects and personnel from the organization. In-Stadium Emcee Ricky Fernandez and PA announcer Antonio MacBeath chat about the latest news in the world of sports.

It's a reassignment back to the minors again this week, as baseball writer Dale Tafoya ("One Season in Rocket City") joins the 'cast for a look back at the unforgettable inaugural 1985 season of the Southern League's Huntsville Stars - the Oakland As' talent-laden, then-Double-A affiliate that took both the city and the sport by storm. Named after Huntsville's celebrated space industry, the Stars became one of the biggest attractions in all of Minor League Baseball that season - boasting a dugout full of top Oakland prospects who would ultimately fuel the Athletics' big-league success later in the decade, including a 1989 World Series title sweep of the San Francisco Giants.    Led by hot prospects/future MLB notables like Tim Belcher, Stan Javier, Luis Polonia, Terry Steinbach, and José Canseco, the Stars also featured a solid cast of gutsy minor-league role players who, despite never getting called up to "The Show," proved crucial to the team's championship that magical first season.   Though merely an opening chapter in Huntsville's baseball history now (the Stars moved to Biloxi, MS in 2015 to become the Shuckers; the Southern League's Rocket City Trash Pandas brought minor league ball back to the nearby suburb of Madison in 2020), the team and their story is one worth remembering.

Jack and Aram talk about the new, tackier baseballs that have pitches moving like Blitz Balls in the Southern League. Then, they dive into season-ending surgeries for German Marquez and Daniel Espino, and recap notable starting pitcher debuts. View our LinkTree! Create your Fantasy Team with Sorare! Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Get Peter's Plays Texted to You! FOLLOW OUR TWITTER ACCOUNT! Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack and Aram talk about the new, tackier baseballs that have pitches moving like Blitz Balls in the Southern League. Then, they dive into season-ending surgeries for German Marquez and Daniel Espino, and recap notable starting pitcher debuts. View our LinkTree! Create your Fantasy Team with Sorare! Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Get Peter's Plays Texted to You! FOLLOW OUR TWITTER ACCOUNT! Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @aramleighton8 Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code justbaseball50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In Episode 276, Jeffrey and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. It's one conclusion Michael. What could it take, ten games?: After 1/16th of the MLB season let's see how hot Craig's takes are.2. Box Score Banter: Some weirdness in the Southern League.3. It ain't over 'til it's over, but it might be over: RIP 2023 Athletics and Tigers?4. Slide Rule: Oneil Cruz will miss three months with a fractured ankle after a weird play at the plate.5. The .700 Club: We continue to torture Craig with various mostly baseball games when we are short on content.Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple MusicSpotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

In celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Kyle Sielaff chats with Miami's Assistant Director of Pro Scouting Alex Rigoli to discuss the path she took to the big leagues and the changes she's seen since starting in the industry. Additionally, Sielaff chats with Marlins catching prospect and 2022 Southern League champion Paul McIntosh, a Miami-Dade Christian High School graduate who signed with his hometown team after going undrafted as a free agent. 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

Since 2004, the Montgomery Biscuits have spread buttery goodness throughout the Southern League. This episode features general manager Mike Murphy, who talks about the Biscuits brand and some of their innovative alternates, as well as pastry chef Elizabeth Meyers of I d'Eclair Pastry live from her commercial kitchen. Montgomery Biscuits Website / Twitter @BiscuitBaseball I d'Eclair Pastry Website Baseball By Design Twitter / Instagram / Website Curved Brim Media Network Website / Twitter

MLB has dropped the official Minor League All-Star teams, MVPs, and Pitchers of the Year for each league within the minors, as voted on by the minor league managers. We cover all eight leagues within AAA, AA, & Hi-A, but some of the highlights: Jonathan Aranda has now won TWO minor league MVPs for his time in the Tampa Bay Rays system, this year getting it for AAA's International League, while 1B Quincy Nieporte of the Detroit Tigers won it for the AA Eastern League after being out of affiliated baseball for the last three years. 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand won it for High-A's Midwest League despite getting traded midseason, and C Jackson Reetz won it for AA's Southern League and then was DFA'd by the Brewers.Find 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!SimpliSafeWith Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB has dropped the official Minor League All-Star teams, MVPs, and Pitchers of the Year for each league within the minors, as voted on by the minor league managers. We cover all eight leagues within AAA, AA, & Hi-A, but some of the highlights: Jonathan Aranda has now won TWO minor league MVPs for his time in the Tampa Bay Rays system, this year getting it for AAA's International League, while 1B Quincy Nieporte of the Detroit Tigers won it for the AA Eastern League after being out of affiliated baseball for the last three years. 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand won it for High-A's Midwest League despite getting traded midseason, and C Jackson Reetz won it for AA's Southern League and then was DFA'd by the Brewers. 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! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Carver joins the show celebrating a Southern League title for the Blue Wahoos in dramatic fashion. Plus, we dig into the Marlins minors awards and what we can expect from some of these guys heading into 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Carver joins the show celebrating a Southern League title for the Blue Wahoos in dramatic fashion. Plus, we dig into the Marlins minors awards and what we can expect from some of these guys heading into 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel covers Aaron Judge's AL record-tying 61st home run, Double-A Pensacola winning the Southern League championship and the Marlins' loss to the Mets. Every weekday throughout the baseball season on the Fish Stripes podcast, our staff starts your morning with a roundup of the latest Miami Marlins news. Listen to "Big Fish Small Pod" to get caught up on everything in 10 minutes or less. Follow Daniel (@DRodyyy), Andrew (@WerdalAt) and Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Infielder Lenyn Sosa is turning heads in Double-A this season, quickly becoming one of the best players in the Southern League at the age of 22. Chuck Garfien speaks with Birmingham Barons manager Justin Jirschele about Sosa's emergence as a hitter and fielder, his knack for driving in runs, how close he is to the majors and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.