Podcast appearances and mentions of Tony La Russa

Continuing our 600th podcast celebration, Brett Ballantini had the Sharing Sox duo of Leigh and Will Allan on, for the very first time together, the mothership. We attempted to make zero references to the 2025 White Sox, but failed. Still, this is mostly contemporary White Sox-free: Revisiting the first episode, Sept. 9, 2020, and acknowledging that the first on our Megaphone player is No. 8, that October. The first seven Sharing Sox podcasts were with Sports Illustrated and not (yet) on our player The first "true" podcast, then, No. 8, was on Oct. 14, 2020, and it concerned ... the managerial search (that ended with the hiring of Tony La Russa). The duo was shocked and horrified in remembrance of that time, and that innocence Does the duo regret landing on the White Sox as their team to root for? What drove the father-son duo to start the podcast in the first place? Favorite guests on the show How hard is it to continue doing this, both 143 programs and yes, still covering a team with narrow hopes of something better any time soon? The highlights of being able to do this podcast with a family member Please support our White Sox writing and podcasts.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony La Russa joins the show to talk about his experience at the Blues game and also tells some stories and describes his relationship with the late Walt Jocketty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon Gruden joins the show to talk about his time watching the St. Louis Blues and how fired up he is to come into town to watch game 6 in STL on Friday. Coach Gruden also talks about his friend, Tony La Russa, and his time so far at Barstool Sports.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony La Russa joins the show to talk about his experience at the Blues game and also tells some stories and describes his relationship with the late Walt Jocketty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Gruden joins the show to talk about his time watching the St. Louis Blues and how fired up he is to come into town to watch game 6 in STL on Friday. Coach Gruden also talks about his friend, Tony La Russa, and his time so far at Barstool Sports.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-24:42) Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber, joins the show talking about the Blues taking both games at home against the Jets. Days off in between games benefited the Blues. The Blues' comfort level playing at home. Do the Jets leave Hellebuyck in? Blues playoff history. Tyler Tucker's injury going forward. Looking ahead to Game 5 on Wednesday. (24:51-33:55) The Penguins have fired head coach Mike Sullivan. The Shadeur Sanders situation in this weekend's NFL Draft. The Falcon's Defensive Coordinator's son's prank call to Sanders. Audio of a banty Mel Kiper unhappy with Sanders dropping. (34:05-57:31) Tony LaRussa jonis the show. TLR cheering on the Blues at Game 3. Tony became a pretty big Blues fan during his tenure here. Tony speaking on Walt Jocketty. Walt's business sense and feel for the game of baseball. Tony becoming Cardinal manager 30 years ago and how Walt Jocketty played into it. Jocketty getting into the Cardinal Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00-24:42) Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber, joins the show talking about the Blues taking both games at home against the Jets. Days off in between games benefited the Blues. The Blues' comfort level playing at home. Do the Jets leave Hellebuyck in? Blues playoff history. Tyler Tucker's injury going forward. Looking ahead to Game 5 on Wednesday. (24:51-33:55) The Penguins have fired head coach Mike Sullivan. The Shadeur Sanders situation in this weekend's NFL Draft. The Falcon's Defensive Coordinator's son's prank call to Sanders. Audio of a banty Mel Kiper unhappy with Sanders dropping. (34:05-57:31) Tony LaRussa jonis the show. TLR cheering on the Blues at Game 3. Tony became a pretty big Blues fan during his tenure here. Tony speaking on Walt Jocketty. Walt's business sense and feel for the game of baseball. Tony becoming Cardinal manager 30 years ago and how Walt Jocketty played into it. Jocketty getting into the Cardinal Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Baseball Hall of Famer Tony La Russa joins Chris and Amy following the death of former Cardinals GM Walt Jocketty and Matt Pauley looks at the weekend wins for the Cardinals and Blues.

The Chris and Amy Show for April 28, 2025 includes a recap of the Blues win over the Jets to even the series; The history of the "Towel Man"; Tony La Russa remembers his friend Walt Jocketty; Political commentator Chris Cillizza on polling as 100 days of the Trump Presidency.

Tom Ackerman welcomes former KMOX sports host Ron Jacober to discuss the enduring legacy of Walt Jocketty, the successful Cardinals General Manager known for his game-changing player acquisitions. They explore Jocketty's impact on the Cardinals, including his resistance to the growing influence of analytics, his role in bringing in stars like Mark McGwire and Jim Edmonds, and his leadership in hiring Tony La Russa. Plus, Ron shares personal insights from his decades-long career as a sports broadcaster and his perspective on Jocketty's place in Cardinals history, including his posthumous induction into the Cardinals Hall of Fame.

Amy and Michael Kelley welcome on Scott Jagow from the KMOX newsroom to talk about his Roaming St. Louis segment on Total Information AM Weekends. Then Dale Schilly of Y98 and City SC breaks down the upcoming game against LAFC on Sunday.

(00:00-32:06) Doug's moment of truth, what's the lede? A little Music City Miracle last night. Doug's in the pocket of Big DeWitt. Youngry is really catching on. Cease and assist. This show doesn't do scrums. Audio from Arenado's scrum talking about the fan running on the field. Media chuckle. DeWitt & Mo clearly booed. Ozzie and Jimmy Ballgame got huge ovations. The full St. Louis experience. (32:15-49:08) Blues get the regulation win in Nashville and are 2 points behind the Wild. Winning without your best stuff. 8 in a row. Jim Montgomery talking switching up the lines. Dylan Holloway. Jimmy Snipes. (49:18-1:03:50) The St. Louis Sports Band. Just a nice little Tony LaRussa song. The Shrewsbury Seminary Student on the phone lines letting us know that everyone hates us. Haven't heard from Joshua in a while. Taking credit for the Tushy Booth at Bellerive. Ed Hardy and Affliction. Doug hates boxing. Wondering if The Bachelor found a date for the game. We tried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-32:06) Doug's moment of truth, what's the lede? A little Music City Miracle last night. Doug's in the pocket of Big DeWitt. Youngry is really catching on. Cease and assist. This show doesn't do scrums. Audio from Arenado's scrum talking about the fan running on the field. Media chuckle. DeWitt & Mo clearly booed. Ozzie and Jimmy Ballgame got huge ovations. The full St. Louis experience. (32:15-49:08) Blues get the regulation win in Nashville and are 2 points behind the Wild. Winning without your best stuff. 8 in a row. Jim Montgomery talking switching up the lines. Dylan Holloway. Jimmy Snipes. (49:18-1:03:50) The St. Louis Sports Band. Just a nice little Tony LaRussa song. The Shrewsbury Seminary Student on the phone lines letting us know that everyone hates us. Haven't heard from Joshua in a while. Taking credit for the Tushy Booth at Bellerive. Ed Hardy and Affliction. Doug hates boxing. Wondering if The Bachelor found a date for the game. We tried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony LaRussa joins us talking about how special Opening Day in St. Louis is to him. Seeing all of the greats in their red jackets. Does he wish he would have stuck around past 2011? Giving his thoughts on Pete Rose, Mark McGwire, and Jim Edmonds in the Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-17:58) More with Jared Carrabis. How'd he get the nickname "The Rocket?" Co-hosting with Dallas Braden. His relationship with Nolan Arenado. Checking in with Alex Bregman in the off-season. The apathy/anger with the fans towards the front office. Fan expectations. Chaim Bloom in Boston. (18:07-27:16) Tony LaRussa going to join us later on. Nate Green from Cardinal hospitality joins the show and he's brought treats. Some of the new treats at Busch Stadium. Jackson's really diggin' in. (27:25-46:26) A magical 10:00 hour coming up. Maybe clean up all the meat before the vegetarian Hall of Fame manager stops by. Slow clap for Mo. John Mozeliak sitting down with us. Mo's last Opening Day. Mo just dunking on everybody. Where the game of baseball is headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-17:58) More with Jared Carrabis. How'd he get the nickname "The Rocket?" Co-hosting with Dallas Braden. His relationship with Nolan Arenado. Checking in with Alex Bregman in the off-season. The apathy/anger with the fans towards the front office. Fan expectations. Chaim Bloom in Boston. (18:07-27:16) Tony LaRussa going to join us later on. Nate Green from Cardinal hospitality joins the show and he's brought treats. Some of the new treats at Busch Stadium. Jackson's really diggin' in. (27:25-46:26) A magical 10:00 hour coming up. Maybe clean up all the meat before the vegetarian Hall of Fame manager stops by. Slow clap for Mo. John Mozeliak sitting down with us. Mo's last Opening Day. Mo just dunking on everybody. Where the game of baseball is headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony LaRussa joins us talking about how special Opening Day in St. Louis is to him. Seeing all of the greats in their red jackets. Does he wish he would have stuck around past 2011? Giving his thoughts on Pete Rose, Mark McGwire, and Jim Edmonds in the Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00-28:34) Nothing but phone calls today. Not in the feelings business. A path of feeling. Do we have anything at all? We're gonna chop it up and mix it up. The Athletic has a Cardinal leading the league in a category. Martin nailed it. The Tony LaRussa video game. Opening Day lineup rolled out in Memphis. Bring a stool, get a pic. Playing pepper with the boys. Bachelor Baseball. Blind dates. Kick rocks. Gettin' greasy. (28:43-47:22) Power flute. Narnia, man. Jackson is anti voicemail. Doug's many email addresses. So Gatesworth. Bad beat for the Blues in the Canucks game. Blues right on Minnesota's tail. (47:32-1:02:40) Doug doesn't like this one. Revisiting the delightful Danny Hurley audio as he left the court following the loss to Florida. UConn Director of Communications allegedly threatening the reporter for the viral video. Doug wants him out. Gotta call off the jam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-28:34) Nothing but phone calls today. Not in the feelings business. A path of feeling. Do we have anything at all? We're gonna chop it up and mix it up. The Athletic has a Cardinal leading the league in a category. Martin nailed it. The Tony LaRussa video game. Opening Day lineup rolled out in Memphis. Bring a stool, get a pic. Playing pepper with the boys. Bachelor Baseball. Blind dates. Kick rocks. Gettin' greasy. (28:43-47:22) Power flute. Narnia, man. Jackson is anti voicemail. Doug's many email addresses. So Gatesworth. Bad beat for the Blues in the Canucks game. Blues right on Minnesota's tail. (47:32-1:02:40) Doug doesn't like this one. Revisiting the delightful Danny Hurley audio as he left the court following the loss to Florida. UConn Director of Communications allegedly threatening the reporter for the viral video. Doug wants him out. Gotta call off the jam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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With pitchers and catchers reporting this week and games underway at the end of next, it seems time to cinch it up and hunker down to discuss the prospects of the 2025 White Sox. Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, Chrystal O'Keefe, Hannah LaMotta, Joe Resis and Brett Ballantini gather to discuss the club as constituted, trying at the dawn of the season to skew optimistically: Things to be excited about? Yes, truly: Pitching depth, hungry and healthy players, Noah Schultz continuing the "tradition" of White Sox power lefties, a better offense Several great thematic ideas for a second or third printing of the White Sox pocket schedule An aside that frames the 2024 White Sox as a team not just a handful of games worse than a replacement team, but perhaps a full dozen The relief of having Will Venable running the club vs. Pedro Grifol (or Tony La Russa), and the challenges that await him (Of course) win predictions on the season, ranging from 42 to 59 Oh, and happy birthday to Billy OK and homeday to Willow OK! Please support our White Sox writing and podcasts.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author & Judge Lou Schiff joins Mat & Mark 28 years on the benchMitchell Hamline School of LawUpcoming book: Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame Plans for Marlins games in LA and MilwaukeeVisits to Japan and LAWorld Baseball ClassicCaribbean baseball fans & attendance comparison with the MarlinsPast Marlins stars (Yelich, Ozuna, Stanton, Realmuto) & team-building challengesOwnership lack of long-term commitment affecting fan engagementThe importance of consistency in building a franchisePitching depth concerns f(Yuri Pérez's return, Sandy Alcantara's status)Junior Caminero's dramatic home run Building a Competitive Team – The importance of a strong general manager and financial strategy. Discussion on past Marlins trades and franchise decisions.Reflections on Derek Jeter, Kim Ng, and Don Mattingly's tenure. Why Kim Ng was the best thing to happen to the Marlins and the controversy surrounding her departure.MLB's Financial Landscape – impact of ownership decisions on team success, the need for a salary floor, and the debate over trade equity.Should MLB Penalize Team Owners when their teams lose?Ownership Models in Baseball – Comparing private vs. public ownership, with examples like the Atlanta Braves and the Green Bay PackersDodgers, Contracts, and MLB's Future – Examining deferred contracts like Shohei Ohtani's and how they might push MLB toward a salary cap & floor.Rule Changes Under Rob Manfred – The pros and cons of pitch clocks, bigger bases, and the controversial "Manfred Man" in extra innings.The Fan Experience in Japan vs. the U.S. – World Series Predictions & HopesMat Germain predicts the Red Sox could be the next World Series winner.Hopes for early elimination of the DodgerWould love to see the Pirates or Brewers in the World Series.Proposed Rule Changes in BaseballLou Schiff wants to eliminate the (DH) and bring back pitcher batting, bunting, and small ball.Modern baseball has too many strikeouts and misses the era of stolen bases and more strategic play.Mat Germain argues keeping the DH is an equalizer for small-market teams, allowing them to bring in veteran hitters like Nelson Cruz to compete with wealthier teams.Automated Umpiring & Replay System ChangesAutomated strike zones are gaining traction, with MLB experimenting by measuring players' strike zones individuallyBelieves bias could affect decisions, even unintentionally, due to relationships or experience levels.Suggests an approach, where calls are reviewed without prior knowledge of the on-field ruling.How does bias influences umpiring decisionsAttorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame" is Co-authored by Lou Schiff & 10 other contributors, covering 11 Hall of Fame members who were also lawyers.The book Includes players, owners, commissioners, & managers with legal backgrounds.Lou wrote the chapter on Tony La Russa, the only living attorney in the Baseball Hall of Fame.La Russa's signed as a "bonus baby" with Kansas City but later pursued law laterAttended law school and passed the bar exam but never actively practiced law.Lou interviewed several people connected to La Russa, including:Prof. Charles Earhart (his law professor), Scott Ian (law school friend), Judge Robin Fuson (former player under La Russa), Mike Veeck (his first managerial job connection), Bill Dooley (his former boss)Appendix includes statistics on Hall of Fame lawyers: Net worth, marriages, law schools, and moreFollow Mat on Blue Sky at  https://bsky.app/profile/matgermain.bsky.socialYou can find Mark on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/baseballbizondeck.bsky.social

Hour 3: Murph & Markus fill out their own MLB Hall of Fame ballot for the Class of 2025, talk to Tony La Russa, and then talk to Bruce Jenkins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Fame manager, Tony La Russa joined Murph & Markus this morning to share his perspective on the balance between talent versus longevity for Hall of Fame candidates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: Murph & Markus fill out their own MLB Hall of Fame ballot for the Class of 2025, talk to Tony La Russa, and then talk to Bruce Jenkins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Fame manager, Tony La Russa joined Murph & Markus this morning to share his perspective on the balance between talent versus longevity for Hall of Fame candidates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1-16 Tony La Russa joins Papa & Silver to discuss the A's memorial service being held in FebruarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1-16 Tony La Russa joins Papa & Silver to discuss the A's memorial service being held in FebruarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-23 Tony La Russa joins Papa & Silver to remember the great Ricky Henderson who passed away at the age of 65See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Papa & Silver Hour 4: Michael Zagaris, Tony La Russa, and Silver Linings Playlist to close out MondaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Papa & Silver Hour 4: Michael Zagaris, Tony La Russa, and Silver Linings Playlist to close out MondaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-23 Tony La Russa joins Papa & Silver to remember the great Ricky Henderson who passed away at the age of 65See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy sits down for a live interview in Phoenix, Arizona, at Tony LaRussa's Leaders and Legends event, featuring an all-star lineup of professional athletes, CEOs, and high-ranking military officials. She interviews Gail Becker, the inspiring founder of Caulipower. In just eight years, Gail transformed her innovative idea of cauliflower crust pizza into a $100+ million brand. Gail shares her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges she overcame, and the values that propelled her success. Caulipower Pizza Click Here Victory Men's Health Click Here Victory Men's Health YouTube For questions email podcast@amystuttle.com Disclaimer: The Women Want Strong Men Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

(00:00-28:04) Joe Buck joins us and he's impressed with Tim and his ability to recall years. Last week in Bloomington. Joe apologizes on behalf of Monday Night Football for ripping us off. His emotional investment in the Hoosiers season. Joe only will take the question from Tony LaRussa. Joe wants to hear the drops of the week. Not sure how to feel about the Cardinals. Being scared of Bobby Knight. Now we're just naming former Cubs.(28:05-37:53) Lotta beefcake in this studio right now. Workshopping the Sklar situation. This is a place to go if you wanna win money. Time for the college football picks. The lone wolf barks alone. Piddles Nation.(37:54-44:58) It's a Big Joe Friday on the show. Marty this, Marty that. Come back, Gary.(44:59-47:03) Doug's working blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-28:04) Joe Buck joins us and he's impressed with Tim and his ability to recall years. Last week in Bloomington. Joe apologizes on behalf of Monday Night Football for ripping us off. His emotional investment in the Hoosiers season. Joe only will take the question from Tony LaRussa. Joe wants to hear the drops of the week. Not sure how to feel about the Cardinals. Being scared of Bobby Knight. Now we're just naming former Cubs. (28:05-37:53) Lotta beefcake in this studio right now. Workshopping the Sklar situation. This is a place to go if you wanna win money. Time for the college football picks. The lone wolf barks alone. Piddles Nation. (37:54-44:58) It's a Big Joe Friday on the show. Marty this, Marty that. Come back, Gary. (44:59-47:03) Doug's working blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For today's episode, I was able to cover Reggie Jackson's ‘One Last Time' celebrity softball event at the Oakland Coliseum! Reggie Jackson had sports & entertainment stars join him for one final day at the historic Oakland Coliseum. Celebrity guests in this episode include: Reggie Jackson, Jose Canseco, Terrell Owens, Matt Barnes, Too Short, Dennis Eckersley, Rickey Henderson, Richie Rich, Tony La Russa, Jwalt, Coco Crisp & Dave Stewart.For video footage of these interviews please visit: https://youtube.com/@jimonbaseshow?si=2HpGeUWApH7uNwgyProceeds were raised for Reggie Jackson's ‘Mr. October Foundation' that helps provide youth with education & pipelines to the workforce. For more information on a great cause, please visit: https://mroctober.orgReggie Jackson also had his famous ‘Reggie Bars' available! Make sure to pick up a box here: https://reggiejackson.com/product/case-of-reggie-bars/Don't forget to check out the custom bats that were used & created from the Bat King! Bruce aka The Bat King has made some iconic bats that have been used in the Little League World Series & for the MLB ‘players week!' To order a limited edition bat please visit: https://victussports.com/limited-series/To pick up a jacket like the one in this episode, visit my friends at Claim Defame! Whether it be date night or a casual outing with friends, Claim Defame has the most light weight & stylish looking jackets to up your look! Please visit: https://claimdefame.comFor more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikTok): @JimonBaseShow

More fan interference in the Bronx during Dodgers Yankees gameFormer Major League player and coach Tony La Russa joins the show to talk about his newest projectFred gets into the "facts"Changes in football today If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

World Series champion manager Tony La Russa joins CJ to talk about the loss of Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela.  Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach,  Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters.  

Chicago White Sox Advisor, Tony La Russa addressed the recent reports of Jerry Reinsdorf being interested in selling. Join the CHGO White Sox crew, Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence, and Vinnie Duber as they discuss!  

World Series champion manager Tony La Russa joins CJ to talk about the loss of Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela.  Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach,  Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters.

10/23 FULL SHOW: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 45:00 Hour 3 - 1:25:00 Hour 4 - 2:07:00 The Sports Junkies kick off the Wizards season by hosting today's show at Monumental's Entertainment & Sports Arena. Today's guests were Brian Keefe, Tony La Russa, Will Dawkins, Alex Sarr, and Mike Locksley.

From 10/23 Hour 3: Tony La Russa joins The Sports Junkies to preview the World Series.

10/23 Hour 3: Tony La Russa Joins The Junkies - 1:00 Will Dawkins Joins The Junkies - 16:00 Junkies Blitz - 34:00

In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh listened and reacted to comments from White Sox advisor Tony La Russa and MLB commissioner Rob Manfred about the White Sox potentially being for sale and the franchise's future in Chicago. Later, BetMGM ambassador Chris Chelios joined the show to break down the Blackhawks' 6-3 loss to the Canucks on Tuesday.

When the Yankees won the AL pennant, Major League Baseball was in for a great World Series matchup no matter who won the NL; the Dodgers or Mets. Now, it's the perfect scenario with a bicoastal, renewed rivalry. Plus, Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa joins the show to talk about his new non-profit and how it will benefit The PenFed Foundation. It's RPI-Union hockey rivalry week. We've got Engineers head coach Dave Smith ahead of the home and home games in Troy and Schenectady. The Albany FireWolves have made National Lacrosse League history hiring the first female scout ever. Shonly Wallace joins the show!

Andrea McCarren is the President of the PenFed Foundation, she joined former Cardinals manager Tony La Russa promoting their new partnership involving rescue animals and veterans. Tony and Tom Ackerman also discussed some baseball following the death of Fernando Valenzuela.

World Series Champ & 2023 NL Manager of the Year Skip Schumaker joins the guys on Diggin' Deep!Skip talks about his playing days and how meeting guys like Pete Moylan helped shape team culture. Skip details his journey from player to manager, and how he applies the lessons he's learned as a player to cater to his managerial style. The guys dig deep on how analytics are utilized, what communication is like with players who don't speak english, and the important role that minor league coaches play in Major League organizations. The former World Series champ also shares stories of those old Cardinal teams, Tony LaRussa, and how they were able to develop a championship team by establishing culture. Skip's son Brody recently committed to TCU to play baseball. Skip shares his youth & travel ball experience, gives his advice for parents of youth athletes, and explains the dynamic of scouts and parents. -----------------GuestSkip Schumaker /HostsEric Hosmer /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @hosmer305⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Peter Moylan / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@petermoylan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Su'a /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @justinsua⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interact with the Diggin' Deep Crew on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Advertising & Partnership inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠diggindeep@moonballmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MoonBall Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast

Toward the end of his first professional season, not too long after he told a roommate Oliver Marmol about his personal and accelerated timetable to reach the majors, Matt Carpenter got a phone call that could have forever changed his career in baseball. He was approached about being a coach, and he was tempted to take it. The next summer his playing career took off. There are baseball cards galore and probably a Cardinals Hall of Fame red jacket in his future that tell how that story ended, but Carpenter shares with the Best Podcast in Baseball how close he came to moving to a role in the game that he might eventually also have. A three-time All-Star who returned to the Cardinals for the 2024 season, Carpenter joins the Best Podcast in Baseball and baseball writer Derrick Goold for a conversation many months in the making. The two spoke this past week near the batting cage at Coors Field, just ahead of the Cardinals' season finale in San Francisco. From his early days with the Cardinals as a spring-training standout and favorite of manager Tony La Russa, Carpenter's career had to constantly evolve. He became a second baseman. He became a leadoff hitter. He broke a doubles record long held by Stan Musial, and then his changed his swing and late in one season led the National League in homers and slugging on his way to MVP considerations. And through it all, a coach's kid out of Texas who judged his production by how high above .300 his average was had to learn in real time as the game shifted to take that away from him, quite literally. He had to embrace slugging. He had to reinvent his swing. He had to reclaim his career. And over the course of this season, Goold asked Carpenter if he would talke about all he learned about Major League Baseball's modern offense and how difficult it has become to be a hitter in a game when failure, already abundant, is increasing. Consider the math. As batting average has grown less important, hitters are being told they can do more with a .270 average and slugging than singling their way to a .330 average, and still that difference is six outs, six fewer times succeeding. Carpenter has some thoughts and offers lots of insight. This brand-new BPIB begins as all good stories do on a road trip with Matt Holliday and Carpenter and the trouble they encountered somewhere between Stillwater, Oklahoma, and Memphis, Tennessee. The conversation also touches on what went sideways for the Cardinals' offense during a season that will finish with a winning record but nowhere close to the team's stated goal of contending for the NL Central title and returning to the playoffs. Carpenter also discusses his immediate and longterm future, which brings up the story about the phone call he received while playing Class A baseball for the Cardinals with an offer he wasn't sure he could refuse. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes replay Chris Getz interview with Mully & Haugh this morning. 

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes share their reaction to Chris Getz as he shares his direction for the White Sox, Tony La Russa's involvement, and their farm system.