Podcast appearances and mentions of sydney blue sox

This marks the second year of partnership between the Sydney Blue Sox and Japan's Chiba Lotte Marines. This year, five Marines players have joined forces with the Blue Sox, bringing a stellar lineup of talent, according to head coach Brooke Knight. - 11月15日に開幕した、オーストラリアン・ベースボール・リーグ。シドニーブルーソックスには今季、千葉ロッテマリーンズから5人の選手が派遣されています。

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Auckland Tuatara Manager Steve Mintz catches up with Smithy to talk ABL returning to NZ with their first home series of the season v Sydney Blue Sox this weekend, players to watch, expected crowd numbers, starting on the road for a 4-4 record & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sydney Blue Sox's Solomon Maguire joins the BSB ahead of the series against the Brisbane Bandits this weekend.

The BSB Team cover all the latest news in sport plus chat with Daily Telegraph journalist Dean Ritchie, former Australian Kangaroo Chris Close and Sydney Blue Sox's Solomon Maguire.

This is an encore edition of an interview we did last January.On Monday, the Yankees named Rachel Balkovec as the manager of the Class-A Tampa Tarpons minor league baseball team. She is the first woman to manage a minor league baseball team. On this episode of the Sports Info Solutions Baseball Podcast from January 2021, Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) was joined by Rachel (@_rachelbalkovec), who was in Australia working as a coach with the Sydney Blue Sox.Rachel talks about how she came to be coaching in Australia (1:46). She then addresses the progress that women have made in baseball and other sports and the challenges women face in light of the Mets firing of their GM (5:24).Rachel also talks about the way she connects with players (11:21), the hardest thing to coach athletes on (13:36), and what she studied when she worked with Driveline (14:51). She also speaks about her favorite mentoring story (20:43) and provides perspective on how she viewed 2020 (25:12).Thank you for listening. Please rate and review the podcast if you can. You can also find Rachel at RachelBalkovec.com or on Instagram at @Rachel.Balkovec

KHOU 11 Sports Anchor Jason Bristol and former major league scout Jeremy Booth provide their unique perspective on the Houston Astros, big league baseball and scouting amateur and professional players in this regularly scheduled podcast. 0:30-5:00 Future major leaguers playing in the New Balance Future Stars Series Main Event 5:01-8:00 Experienced managers leading their teams to the postseason 8:01-18:15 Jim Kaat on the current state of pitchers and pitching coaches; Jeremy on the departure of Kyle Boddy from the Reds 18:16-21:21 Banning the shift in Double-A made no significant difference in outcomes, according to Baseball America report 21:22-24:00 Greinke coming out of the Astros' bullpen 24:01-28:25 Is the Cleburne Railroaders of the American Association 'historic' partnership with the Sydney Blue Sox of the Australian Baseball League a joke? 28:26-35:45 Booth's past scouting report: James Kaprielian and was a line on his report a joke?

With time being called on the 2020/21 ABL season, first season of Blue Sox Banter has also come to an end.To wrap up the season, Glen Hawke catches up with 300+ game veteran and member of the leadership group, Jacob Younis. They discuss the tough loss to Canberra Cavalry in the Wildcard match, and also reflect on what has been a tough season, not only for the Blue Sox, but the entire league. A big thank you to everyone who has taken the time to listen over the last few months. We hope you’ve enjoyed the podcast as much as we have producing it. Catch you next season.Follow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Website: sydneybluesox.com.au Follow Glen Hawke on Instagram and LinkedIn Thanks for listening.

The Sydney Blue Sox bounced back after a disappointing series in Lismore to score their first series win of the season, outgunning the Canberra Cavalry three games to one on their home diamond.This week, host Glen Hawke, chats with Field Manager, Shane Barclay, about the turnaround performance, as well as import Carlos Cortes, who provides an insight to his hot form with the bat and versatility in the field that sees him play as a righthanded second baseman and a lefty in the outfield. Follow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Website: sydneybluesox.com.au Follow Glen Hawke on Instagram and LinkedIn Thanks for listening.

After more than a month on the sidelines the Sydney Blue Sox were finally back on the diamond last weekend when they headed to Lismore on the NSW Far North Coast to take on the Canberra Cavalry.One this week’s episode, host Glen Hawke catches up with outfielder, Michael Campbell, to dissect and analyse the performance against the Cavs as the Blue Sox looks to turn things around when they take on their old rivals again this weekend.The 35-year-old father of two also talks about his late introduction to ABL baseball, how he got his start, what drives him, as well as the challenges of juggling baseball, work and family life.Follow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Website: sydneybluesox.com.auFollow Glen Hawke on Instagram and LinkedInThanks for listening.

Simon Hill Was Joined By The Sydney Blue Sox Manager Shane Barclay To Discuss How They're Going In The ABL Season.

On this episode of the Sports Info Solutions Baseball Podcast, Mark Simon ( @MarkASimonSays ( https://twitter.com/MarkASimonSays ) ) is joined by Yankees minor league hitting coach Rachel Balkovec ( @_rachelbalkovec ( https://twitter.com/_rachelbalkovec ) ), who is currently in Australia working as a coach with the Sydney Blue Sox. Rachel talks about how she came to be coaching in Australia (1:46). She then addresses the progress that women have made in baseball and other sports and the challenges women face in light of the Mets firing of their GM (5:24). Rachel also talks about the way she connects with players (11:21), the hardest thing to coach athletes on (13:36), and what she studied when she worked with Driveline (14:51). She also speaks about her favorite mentoring story (20:43) and provides perspective on how she viewed 2020 (25:12). Thank you for listening. Please rate and review the podcast if you can. You can also find Rachel at RachelBalkovec.com ( http://rachelbalkovec.com/ ) or on Instagram at @Rachel.Balkovec ( http://instagram.com/rachel.balkovec )

Huge news out of ABL headquarters today with the Sydney Blue Sox set to relaunch their season this weekend when they head to Lismore on the NSW Far North Coast to take on Canberra Cavalry.This week we catch up with Baseball Australia CEO, Cam Vale, who provides details on how the Blue Sox’s relaunched season will look heading into the play-offs as well as insights to the work that has been undertaken to get the team back on the ballpark.Star short stop and Mets prospect, Manny Rodriguez, also took time out for a chat about his time in Australia and what he has been doing to stay prepared and motivated for the resumption of the season.Follow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Website: sydneybluesox.com.auFollow Glen Hawke on Instagram and LinkedInThanks for listening.

Russell Barwick Was Joined By Michael Campbell From The Sydney Blue Sox To Discuss The Latest News Surrounding Baseball

There’s been a lot happening since our last Blue Sox Banter episode. Unfortunately, not a lot of action has been on the diamond.Following the announcements regarding the Blue Sox season in recent days, we caught up with Blue Sox Owner and CEO, Adam Dobb, to dive a bit deeper on the state of the game and the season.While there’s no baseball action for Blue Sox fans in the immediate future, we are still hanging in there.Follow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Website: sydneybluesox.com.auFollow Glen Hawke on Instagram and LinkedInThanks for listening.

Chris Warren Was Joined By Sydney Blue Sox Player Joshua Guyer To Discuss All Things Baseball

This is huge! The boys get to talk to the first ever female hitting coach in the MLB, none other than Rachel Balkovec! Mick & Jez ask Rachel all about her path from the first ever female strength & conditioning coordinator with the Cardinals, to becoming the first ever hitting coach with the New York Yankees organisation. They talk about the struggles and discrimination Rachel had to face to get to where she is now, and how Rachel ended up down under with the Sydney Blue Sox this season. Check out our socials: @rachel.balkovec @playerspodcastaustralia @michaelgahan @jaje55

Which trophy was better? News News News: Manny Ramirez Now Playing for the Sydney Blue Sox of the Australian Baseball League, The NFL Won't Bubble the Playoffs or Vaccinate Players by Super Sunday. Interview: Trophy Maker Rutherford Snootingham and Equipment Manager Corey Stumps on Repairing the Duke's Mayo Bowl Trophy. Wide World of Weird Sports: Mystery, Alaska.

After months of training, planning and preparation, it’s here! This weekend the Sydney Blue Sox open the 2020/21 ABL season with a four-game series against defending champions, Melbourne Aces.It’s a very different looking Blue Sox roster to the one that failed to make the play-offs last year, and Field Manager, Shane Barclay could not be prouder of the list of players they have assembled for this season’s campaign.We caught up with ‘Bucket’ the morning of the season opener to talk about the team’s preparations leading into game one of the season.Follow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Website: sydneybluesox.com.auFollow Glen Hawke on Instagram and LinkedInThanks for listening.

With less than a week until the start of the 20/21 ABL season, Blue Sox Banter dropped in to Blue Sox training to catch up with two of the team’s new import players – Adam Oller and Cam Gibson.Oller, a 26-year-old Texan, is a pitcher out the New York Mets organisation, while Gibson is a tenacious outfield who joins the Blue Sox from the Detroit Tigers.Cam also happens to be the son of LA Dodgers legend, Kirk Gibson, who famously hobbled to the plate in the bottom of the ninth in Game one of the 1988 World Series and hit one of the most famous post-season walk-off home runs of all time.Both provide insights to their careers, surviving quarantine and also have a bit of fun when we test their knowledge of Aussie slang.Follow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Website: sydneybluesox.com.auFollow Glen Hawke on Instagram and LinkedInThanks for listening.

Tim, Will, and Josh discuss the first day of the 2020 Winter Meetings and recent non-tenders. Shane Barclay, manager of the Sydney Blue Sox in the Australian Baseball League (ABL), joins the show to discuss the signing of Manny Ramirez and the upcoming ABL season.

He landed in Australia two weeks ago, has done his 14-day quarantine and now Manny Ramirez is ready to take on Sydney.We catch up with the two-time World Series winner and now Sydney Blue Sox player about how he got through quarantine. We also talk about that '04 Boston team, the rivalry with the Yankees and his move to LA.Follow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Website: sydneybluesox.com.auFollow Glen Hawke on Instagram and LinkedInThanks for listening.

Andrew catches up with year-one Sydney Blue Sox employee and MiLB.com insider Tyler Maun on the anniversary of his landing in Sydney for the ABL relaunch in 2010. The two talk about the league's progression, the changing landscape in North American baseball and it's impact on Australia, then look ahead ot what the next few years might bring on the international stage. David Penrose also drops by to break down the ABL domestic broadcast deal with Kayo and Fox Sports, plus a range of other news from Australian baseball.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:Visit PTP for all your fitness equipment needs: https://www.ptpfit.com/?aff=2 Join the Baseball.com.au Family today: eepurl.com/gwGVAbFOLLOW US ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/baseballcomau/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/baseballcomau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baseball.com.au/

Since catching up with the Wells boys for Blue Sox Banter there has been a major development in Alexander's career.The Baltimore Orioles announced on 21 November that the Sydney Blue Sox left-hander had been added to their 40-man MLB roster.It’s great news for AJ who will head to the Orioles big league camp next February following the upcoming ABL season.Blue Sox Banter host, Glen Hawke, caught up with him to get his reactions to the promotion and the realisation that he is one important step closer to becoming a MLB pitcher.Follow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Website: sydneybluesox.com.auFollow Glen Hawke on Instagram and LinkedInThanks for listening.

Lachlan and Alexander Wells are rising stars of Australian baseball.The Newcastle-born twin brothers forged almost identical paths through their early days in the sport. From the age of nine the left-handed pitchers played alongside each other, from junior league with Belmont Baseball Club thought to Newcastle, NSW Country and eventually Australian representative teams.That was until 2014 when Lachlan, who had developed a more commanding fast ball, caught the attention of big league scouts and eventually signed with the Minnesota Twins. Yep, a twin, signing with the Twins.Alexander also signed a professional contract just 12 months later, linking with the Baltimore Orioles. It’s from there thought that their journeys have taken different paths.Lachie and AJ sit down with Glen Hawke to talk about their early days in the sport, the life and challenges of a minor league ball player, battling adversity and injuries, and what keeps driving them towards the ultimate goal of pitching in the big leagues.Follow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Website: sydneybluesox.com.auFollow Glen Hawke on Instagram and LinkedInThanks for listening.

FRIDAY, 20 NOVEMBER, 2020: The ABL has today confirmed the schedule for the 20/21 season.We catch up with Sydney Blue Sox Owner, Adam Dobb, to get his reaction to today's announcement, discuss how the season will unfold for the teams and fans, as well as more information about the Home Run Derby and Celebrity Softball Match – Team Manny vs Team Lloyd – set down for 26 and 27 December.Go online NOW to secure your tickets for the upcoming ABL season – sydneybluesox.com.auFollow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Website: sydneybluesox.com.auFollow Glen Hawke on Instagram and LinkedInThanks for listening.

In his first interview since signing with the Sydney Blue Sox, Manny Ramirez speaks exclusively to Blue Sox Banter about how he ended up signing with the club, he’s preparations and what he’s looking to impart on the team the players.He also tells us about his greatest moment in baseball. For someone who has achieved what he has in the game, you may be surprised by the answer.Follow Many Ramirez on InstagramFollow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Website: sydneybluesox.com.auFollow Glen Hawke on Instagram and LinkedInThanks for listening.

Sydney Blue Sox Hitting Coach, Rachel Balkovec, has achieved more in her 33 years than many could even dream of in a lifetime.She’s been a Division 1 NCAA college softballer, strength and conditioning coordinator for the St Louis Cardinals minor league organisation, worked for the Houston Astros, gave up her dream job to study in Europe and became the first woman to be appointed hitting coach for a big league ball club; the New York Yankees no less.But it’s not just what she has achieved that is impressive. How she has done it is remarkable and truly inspiring.She was laughed at when asked why there were no women filling strength and conditioning roles in Major League Baseball. She was told that despite having an impeccable CV, she wouldn’t get a job in the game. Why? Because she was a woman.Unfortunately for others who have faced the same challenges and adversity, it’s where their story ends. For Rachel, that where her story starts. It’s a story of unwavering dedication, unshakable self-belief and incredible resilience.In this special two-part episode, Rachel sits down with host, Glen Hawke, to talk about the challenges, setbacks and achievements, what drives and motivates her and the history-making moments that changed her life, and potentially the lives of many women who hope to follow her path.RACHEL BALKOVEC – I’m not done yet!Follow Rachel on Twitter and InstagramFollow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Website: sydneybluesox.com.auFollow Glen Hawke on Instagram and LinkedInThanks for listening.

Sydney Blue Sox Hitting Coach, Rachel Balkovec, has achieved more in her 33 years than many could even dream of in a lifetime.She’s been a Division 1 NCAA college softballer, strength and conditioning coordinator for the St Louis Cardinals minor league organisation, worked for the Houston Astros, gave up her dream job to study in Europe and became the first woman to be appointed hitting coach for a big league ball club; the New York Yankees no less.But it’s not just what she has achieved that is impressive. How she has done it is remarkable and truly inspiring.She was laughed at when asked why there were no women filling strength and conditioning roles in Major League Baseball. She was told that despite having an impeccable CV, she wouldn’t get a job in the game. Why? Because she was a woman.Unfortunately for others who have faced the same challenges and adversity, it’s where their story ends. For Rachel, that where her story starts. It’s a story of unwavering dedication, unshakable self-belief and incredible resilience.In this special two-part episode, Rachel sits down with host, Glen Hawke, to talk about the challenges, setbacks and achievements, what drives and motivates her and the history-making moments that changed her life, and potentially the lives of many women who hope to follow her path.RACHEL BALKOVEC – I’m not done yet!Follow Rachel on Twitter and InstagramFollow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Website: sydneybluesox.com.auFollow Glen Hawke on Instagram and LinkedInThanks for listening.

Alex Howe had a breakout season for the Blue Sox in 2019/20 with his hot bat and solid defence making him a regular starter in the outfield.Team Australia representative and number four starter, Josh Guyer, not only brings serious stuff to the mound each outing, but a tonne of passion and energy to the team.Both will not only be key members of the Blue Sox line-up this season but, along with Jacob Younis, were recently appointed to the club’s leadership group.Alex and Josh caught up with Glen Hawke to talk about their respective roles in the team, the prospects for the season and the standards they are looking to set for the players on and off the diamond.Follow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Website: sydneybluesox.com.auFollow Glen Hawke on Instagram and LinkedInThanks for listening.

In this episode of Blue Sox Banter, Glen Hawke catches up with Field Manager, Shane Barclay, to talk about the ball club being assembled ahead of the 20/21 ABL Season. And, he likes what he sees.Barclay outlines the club’s affiliation with the New York Mets – how it came about, how it will benefit the Blue Sox and who they are sending out to line up for the club this season. He also provides an overview of the players, both Sydney and Internationally based, who will be joining the Blue Sox this season, and confirms the return of a fan favourite to this year’s roster.'Bucket' also takes time to reflect on his baseball journey that started as a 12 year old in Newcastle and leaves us in little doubt that he is excited about the prospects of this upcoming season.Follow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Website: sydneybluesox.com.auFollow Glen Hawke on Instagram and LinkedInThanks for listening.

“What I let out was this euphoric scream. Like a schoolgirl at a Justin Bieber concert!”It was the moment that Owner and CEO, Adam Dobb, signed baseball legend, Manny Ramirez, to a contract with the Sydney Blue Sox for the 2020/21 season.Dobb is Blue Sox Banter’s first guest for the season, and he talks to host, Glen Hawke, about how he secured the signature of Manny Ranirez, his first impressions of the two-time World Series winner and the mark Manny is planning to make on the league.Dobb also provides an update on how the Australian Baseball League season is shaping up, what Blue Sox fans can look forward to this season and also his journey as the owner of an Australian sporting franchise.Follow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Website: sydneybluesox.com.auFollow Glen Hawke on Instagram and LinkedInThanks for listening.

Welcome to Blue Sox Banter!In this introductory episode, host, Glen Hawke, looks at some the club's key signings, including the biggest of them all, MANNY RAMIREZ! He also provides a preview of what's to come in future episodes.Follow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Website: sydneybluesox.com.auFollow Glen Hawke on Instagram and LinkedInThanks for listening.

Sydney Blue Sox CEO/Owner Adam Dobb and Field Manager/GM Shane Barclay discuss the signing of Manny, what to expect, why he wanted to sign, the Australian Baseball League, Australian Baseball and so much more. Twitter @baseballout You Tube Peter Caliendo Face Book Baseball Outside the Box, Caliendo Sports International, Peter Caliendo Podcast web site: www.baseballoutsidethe... The post Manny Ramirez signs with the Sydney Blue Sox of the Australian Baseball League. appeared first on Baseball Outside The Box.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley follow up on an earlier Clayton Kershaw commercial conversation and banter about Tom Seaver and the benefits of being a late bloomer, then answer listener emails about catchers sharing secrets about their old teams, the value of game-calling, Manny Ramirez signing with the Sydney Blue Sox and the experience of […]

Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Baseball Together Podcast, baseball family. This was a busy week in baseball, so Brig and Brad chose a few of their favorite events. Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito’s no-hitter, Miami Marlins utility man Jon Berti stealing three bases in a single inning, and Manny being Manny with the Sydney Blue Sox. After the break, Brad explains why the New York Yankees stink and the guys get into some of the deals made at the MLB trade deadline. Shop 9+UsWatch More of the PodcastSubmit to Our MailbagJoin the Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramBaseball Things HatUnited We Fan HatPirate Baseball T-shirt --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseball-together/message

This week we're joined by MLB.com Insider and international baseball guru Jon Paul Morosi to react to the news of Manny Ramirez signing with the Sydney Blue Sox. Later in the show, Baseball Australia CEO Cam Vale joins us to discuss the structure changes in the ABL for the upcoming season.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:Visit PTP for all your fitness equipment needs: https://www.ptpfit.com/?aff=2 Join the Baseball.com.au Family today: eepurl.com/gwGVAbFOLLOW US ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/baseballcomau/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/baseballcomau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baseball.com.au/

West Coast Eagles AFLW player and Digital & Social Media Producer Kate Orme is working her 6th season with the club, a season that saw her AFLW season cut short, and now taken her role to the AFL hub due to COVID-19. From the AFL hub on the Gold Coast, Kate shares how she started working in the sports industry, following the AFL in NSW, being branded a social media guru, and her unique journey to becoming a professional athlete. You can follow Kate on Twitter @k_ormeThis podcast is brought to you by the Perth Sports Network, join the Facebook group today.Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsounds

The Sydney Storm has kept Big Zacko stranded on dry land for another week. And Pies was a late arrival. But we managed to get through it all. Zacko and The Producer recap the last couple of weeks in the NFL. Cover the big stories. Then Pies turns up to tip a big upset. The Producer and Pies then take over and discuss the touring Indian side and the upcoming test series vs Australia. Australia have selected an interesting squad and there should be at least one debutant for the first test. Pies and The Producer joined Erik at the ballpark for one of the Sydney Blue Sox vs Geelong Korea baseball games. Hilarity ensued. Hear our recap here. And the final round of the Supercars was held in Newcastle. The Producer was watching all of the action and controversy. 0:00:00 - NFL 0:45:00 - Cricket 1:22:00 - ABL 1:34:00 - Supercars Brought to you by markeagleston.com.au Part of the No Phony Podcast Network nophonynetwork.com Twitter - @batsandballspod Brendan - @brendansmith05 Josh - @PiesJosh Zac - @BigZacko No Phony Network - @phonyno Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com facebook.com/batsandballspodcast http://batsandballspodcast.com/

Big Zacko is stuck on the farm with the bridges to the boondocks washed out. So it's Pies and The Producer in studio and Big Zacko via carrier pigeon. The NFL season is shaking out with the cream rising to the top of most divisions. There's still some interesting races going on though. Week 11 should give some clarity to those divisional battles. Or will it? Australia and South Africa completed their 3 game ODI series with South Africa winning 2-1. Perhaps Australian cricket isn't completely dead. Can the Marsh Brothers dig us out of the hole? Or is there another saviour on the horizon? Pies and The Producer are off to the baseball on Friday night to see Sydney Blue Sox play Geelong Korea. Should we spend more time talking about the ABL? Plus we whip around the other sports including Soccer, Motorsport and the weird NBA season. 0:00:00 - NFL 0:54:00 - Cricket 1:07:00 - ABL 1:17:00 - Soccer, Motorsport, NBA Brought to you by markeagleston.com.au Part of the No Phony Podcast Network nophonynetwork.com Twitter - @batsandballspod Brendan - @brendansmith05 Josh - @PiesJosh Zac - @BigZacko No Phony Network - @phonyno Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com facebook.com/batsandballspodcast http://batsandballspodcast.com/

LISTEN TO BASEBALL NZ CEO RYAN FLYNN TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVEWhen Steve Mintz joins the Auckland Tuatara as manager for their inaugural season in the Australian Baseball League, he won't be coming alone.Currently coaching within the Texas Rangers organisation, Mintz told the Herald one of the Rangers' top young outfielders Eric Jenkins would be joining him in Auckland."We have one, maybe two other ones that we don't have definites on just yet, but Eric Jenkins is 100 per cent coming over from the Texas Rangers," Mintz said.Jenkins, a 21-year-old speedster who plays in the outfield, was ranked among the top 30 prospects within the Rangers organisation this year and was likely to feature as a 'table-setter' in the batting line up."He can fly," Mintz said. "We like to get him on base, let him steal bases. He can bunt, he can run in the balls and hit them out of the ball park."He can be an exciting player to watch with some of the stuff he can do on the baseball field."Mintz said playing for the Tuatara would play an important part in Jenkins' development on his own journey to the majors.The ABL has been part of the path to Major League Baseball for a number of players of the years. In recent years, New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius has played for the Canberra Cavalry, and Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins has played for the Sydney Blue Sox.Mintz, a former MLB pitcher, was unveiled as the Auckland club's manager at an open day on Monday, where Baseball New Zealand also confirmed the name of the team. The ABL is not a foreign landscape to the 49-year-old, who managed the Adelaide Bite in the 2015/16 season - leading them to a 30-26 record and a spot in the playoffs.He said after seeing how the game had grown in Australia, he was excited about the opportunity to be a part of helping the game develop in New Zealand. However, he said the club were not going to simply go in to participate in their debut season.While Mintz confirmed Jenkins would be playing in the inaugural season, six players have been officially announced by the club, headlined by seven-year MLB pitcher Josh Collmenter. He'll be joined by Kiwi quintet Daniel Lamb-Hunt (infield), Jimmy Boyce (pitcher), Scott Cone (pitcher), Max Brown (outfielder) and Te Wera Bishop (catcher)."Everybody likes winners, man - ain't no doubt about it. I don't care what sport you're playing, people get behind people who are winning."We want to compete right off the bat. We don't want to use the first year as an excuse or anything like that. We want to get players over there that are going to help us win ball games and bring excitement to New Zealand about this new baseball team."Mintz will be joined in the coaching staff by fellow former MLB players D.J. Carrasco and Darren Bragg. The duo remain active in the league, with Carrasco working as a scout for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Bragg working in a coaching role in the Cincinnati Reds organisation. 

In the first of two podcasts to preview this year's Australian Baseball League, John talks to new Sydney Blue Sox manager and long-time Baseball Australia stalwart Tony Harris. They cover Tony's early days in baseball, his time as a coach in the Dodgers system and his current role as a Pirates scout before diving in on Sydney's chances in this year's ABL. 

Sydney Blue Sox and Great Britain pitcher Vaughan Harris (@vaughanh34) joins Darius Austin to talk about his career, the Australian Baseball League, and the World Baseball Classic, including his very own team ratings.Vaughan's WBC team ratings: https://twitter.com/vaughanh34/status/841085668746969088Sydney Blue Sox: http://web.theabl.com.au/index.jsp?sid=t4069World Baseball Classic: https://www.worldbaseballclassic.com/www.batflipsandnerds.com

Ben and Sam talk to Anthony Rescan about his statistical work with the Sydney Blue Sox of the Australian Baseball League.

Phil Allen gave us a break down of what happened in the 3 games over the weekend of Dec 11th 2010, when Melbourne Aces baseball Club played Sydney Blue Sox in 3 games with 2 to come. Phil is the hitting coach. This podcast is produced by Cam Gleeson of CJG Images.