Podcast appearances and mentions of Torii Hunter

Welcome to Season 6, Episode 2 of the Not in Hall of Fame Show!

Send us a text79/113/122 those are the numbers representing the amount of days until pitchers & catchers report, #Dodgers #Cubs opening games in Tokyo March 18, and the REAL opening day on March 27. MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year were all awarded. There were exactly ZERO surprises. Guess that's but it's also kind of boring. News Flash - #Mets Francisco Lindor did not win anything but a silver slugger. Sure he gets paid but what does Lindor have to do to get recognized as one of #Baseball's best? Who will get in on the recently released 2025 HOF ballot? #Mariners Ichiro Suzuki is on the ballot & may be a first ballot HOFer. Should he be unanimous? We give reasons why yes, and why no.  Felix Hernandez & C.C. Sabathia are also on the ballot for the 1st time. Will they get in first time around? How about #Astros #Mets #Phillies Billy Wagner? This is his last time around. Will he get in? Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music!  Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com.  You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  And please tell your friends! www.almostcooperstown.com

October 8, 1956 - Don Larsen of the New York Yankees pitched the only perfect game in World Series history for a 2 - 0 triumph over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Sal Maglie, the opposing pitcher, gave up five hits. This would be the only post season no hitter until Roy Halladay's gem for the Phillies against Cincinnati on October 6th 2010.October 8, 1973 - Rusty Staub's two home runs powered the New York Mets to a 9 - 2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds and a 2-1 lead in the NLCS. Pete Rose of the Reds and Bud Harrelson of the Mets scuffled at second base in the fifth inning after Rose slid hard into the base. The benches cleared and when the dust settled, the 140 pound Harrelson ended up on losing end of both conflicts.October 8, 1989 - The Oakland Athletics beat Toronto 4 - 3 in Game Five of their AL division series to advance to the World Series for the second straight year. Rickey Henderson, who hit .400 with eight stolen bases, was named Series MVP.October 8, 2009 - The Los Angeles Angels open their fourth Division Series in recent years against the Boston Red Sox in an unusual manner - with a win. John Lackey pitches 7 1/3 scoreless innings and Torii Hunter hits a three-run homer off Jon Lester in the 5th to drive the 5 - 0 win.October 8, 1919 - Ed Cicotte pitched Game Seven of the World Series and the Chicago White Sox played like they meant it. Joe Jackson and Happy Felsch drove in two runs each for a 4- 1 win to cut the Cincinnati Reds lead of four games to three in the best-of-nine Series.

October 8, 1956 - Don Larsen of the New York Yankees pitched the only perfect game in World Series history for a 2 - 0 triumph over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Sal Maglie, the opposing pitcher, gave up five hits. This would be the only post season no hitter until Roy Halladay's gem for the Phillies against Cincinnati on October 6th 2010.October 8, 1973 - Rusty Staub's two home runs powered the New York Mets to a 9 - 2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds and a 2-1 lead in the NLCS. Pete Rose of the Reds and Bud Harrelson of the Mets scuffled at second base in the fifth inning after Rose slid hard into the base. The benches cleared and when the dust settled, the 140 pound Harrelson ended up on losing end of both conflicts.October 8, 1989 - The Oakland Athletics beat Toronto 4 - 3 in Game Five of their AL division series to advance to the World Series for the second straight year. Rickey Henderson, who hit .400 with eight stolen bases, was named Series MVP.October 8, 2009 - The Los Angeles Angels open their fourth Division Series in recent years against the Boston Red Sox in an unusual manner - with a win. John Lackey pitches 7 1/3 scoreless innings and Torii Hunter hits a three-run homer off Jon Lester in the 5th to drive the 5 - 0 win.October 8, 1919 - Ed Cicotte pitched Game Seven of the World Series and the Chicago White Sox played like they meant it. Joe Jackson and Happy Felsch drove in two runs each for a 4- 1 win to cut the Cincinnati Reds lead of four games to three in the best-of-nine Series.

Former OF, Torii Hunter stopped buy the show to discuss his playing days and why Heliot Ramos is his favorite player.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Murph & Markus talk to Torii Hunter and Mike Krukow, then get into today's top story in the Big Hit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Murph & Markus talk to Torii Hunter and Mike Krukow, then get into today's top story in the Big Hit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former OF, Torii Hunter stopped buy the show to discuss his playing days and why Heliot Ramos is his favorite player.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As an athlete, part of the climb is reaching the top and often, fame and wealth steal the spotlight, but what's not really discussed, is how a simple game can shape one's identity and provide purpose. In a recent conversation on The Pivot, former MLB All-Star Matt Kemp joins Ryan, Channing, and Fred to unravel the multifaceted journey of life as a professional baseball player. Kemp shares a blend of funny anecdotes and honest reflections, providing a glimpse into the complexities of his career from a small town guy to the big lights of Los Angeles, and the extra pressures that came with playing in the limelight of a big city. From the challenges of adapting to life in various cities to the weight of fame under the spotlight of Los Angeles, Kemp's experiences paint a picture of the highs and lows that come with being a professional athlete. As Matt navigated the transition into retirement, He compares that time in his life to mourning a family death, juggling all the emotions of losing something you love while facing the uncertainties that lie ahead. In 2011 Matt Kemp finished second in National League MVP voting to Ryan Braun, and he talks about his reaction to later finding out Braun tested positive for PEDs that season. He won the Hank Aaron Award that year, though, and Kemp reflects on being biracial in baseball as well as the African-American mentors he had in the sport. Still tough to rationalize missing out on that feat, Matt talks about life now, and leaving the baseball to pursue mentorships and other business endeavors. Throughout the episode, Kemp provides valuable insights into broader themes such as race, identity, and the ever-evolving landscape of rookie vs veterans in the locker room. Playing for the LA Dodgers came with high expectations between living in Hollywood, access to celebrities combined with a fast pace lifestyle while putting up a league high MLB numbers, Matt shares how the pressures sometime were too much to handle and only increased as his personal life took center stage to media outlets and blogs. The guys chat about Matt's adjustment to fame- from the media's accountability to the dating scene, which Channing can't help but ask about his relationship with superstar Rihanna. From his mom and dad helping him choose baseball in Oklahoma to Torii Hunter and Don Newcombe guiding him once he reached the majors, Kemp gives praise to the many people who helped him reach the success he had. Yet today he is no longer an active baseball player, and he talks about the unknown struggles of retirement and entering a new chapter as a dad. New episodes drop on Tuesdays at 12 p.m. ET and Fridays at 3:30 p.m ET on YouTube, with audio available on all streaming platforms New York City, come meet us at Fanatics Fest NYC! We'll be recording our podcast LIVE with some special guests, signing autographs, meeting fans, taking photos and more. We're excited to be at FFNYC alongside some of the biggest names in sports such as Tom Brady, Derek Jeter, Kevin Durant, Sabrina Ionescu, and more. FFNYC is happening August 16 –18, 2004 at the Javits Center. Tickets are on sale. Visit https://bit.ly/3yw2qAm to learn more and https://bit.ly/3R0f8hn to buy your tickets now!” GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER(CO/IL/KS/KY/MD/MI/NC/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/VT/WV), (800)-327-5050 or gamblinghelplinema.org (MA), Call (877)8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), or Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), (888) 789-7777 orccpg.org (CT), or 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), or 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), or www.mdgamblinghelp.org(MD), or morethanagame.nc.gov (NC), or1800gambler.net (WV). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Meyer, a former professional baseball player, shares his journey from playing multiple sports to focusing on baseball and eventually getting drafted by the Cleveland Indians. He talks about the coaches who had a positive impact on his career and the experience of playing with talented players like Mike Trout. Matt also discusses his time in the minor leagues, including playing for the St. Paul Saints, and the challenges of Indie ball. He shares memorable moments with Torii Hunter and Bill Murray, and reflects on his injury that nearly ended his career. He also talks about his experience playing for the Lakeville Lobos and his volunteer coaching role at BC. Meyer highlights the competitiveness and talent in the Federal League and expresses his gratitude for being a part of it.

Angels superstar Mike Trout joins Trent Rush for the first regular season installment of Angels Recap in 2024. Listen to Trout discuss the start to the season, hitting a leadoff home run for the first time since 2012, catching a first pitch from Angels alum Torii Hunter, and more! Catch ‘Angels Recap' with Trent Rush all season long for interviews, content, and more. Visit am830.net and the AM830 app to catch up on episodes you missed. 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

Thursday's Minnesota Twins home opener will sound a little different this year. Longtime broadcaster Dick Bremer stepped down at the end of last season after 40 years as the TV voice of the Twins. Now in a special assistant role in the organization's front office, Bremer threw out the first pitch Thursday. Before that, he got behind an MPR News microphone to talk baseball with Minnesota Now host Cathy Wurzer. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.   How strange has it been to not be on the air for spring training and for the home opener?Yeah, it's been strange in all the predictable places, I felt a little bit out of sorts, I guess, or unsure what to do with my time in January when I wasn't on the Twins caravan, which is a uniquely Minnesota Twins thing for the first time in four decades. And then like everybody else in the Upper Midwest, I dealt with a snowstorm at the end of March instead of being in Fort Myers. And now here we are an opening day and that's all part of it right? When you retire you it's an adjustment for everybody, regardless of his or her walk of life.What's your current role with twins?I'm doing some special projects. I've actually been doing some writing for the Twins magazine, recording some things for the Twins radio broadcasts, making public appearances emceeing events and all that. It's an interesting role that I have with the Twins, and one that I'm very grateful for because of whenever the time was going to come, I still wanted to be connected to the team as someone who was really connected and intimately connected with the team for 40 years.Describe the dance for folks done between the play by play person and the color analyst. What's that like?Well, for the longest time, it was just one guy for 25 years. It was Bert Blyleven, it was me and Harmon Killebrew for a few years and Jim Kaat. In recent years they have rotated Justin Morneau, Torii Hunter, LaTroy Hawkins, Glen Perkins, Roy Smalley, so on and so forth. It's a bit of an adjustment, I suppose. But it really hasn't been that much of an adjustment because I've always taken the attitude that whether it was Bert Blyleven, or Paul Molitor, Jim Kaat, or, you know, whoever, that they really were the stars of the show, and I was just kind of a traffic cop and tried to draw out of them their baseball wisdom, and their baseball personality, if you will. It is no reflection at all on my abilities or lack thereof as a broadcaster, but I am the answer to a trivia question, who is the only major league announcer who's been privileged to work with five Hall of Fame players and that's meIt's been one of the great blessings of my 40 years. I won't ask your listeners to name them all. I'll try to do them all. Paul Molitor did games for a year Jack Morris, Jim Kaat, Herman Killebrew and of course Bert Blyleven, and they're all in Cooperstown.Who was the person to help you really move forward in broadcasting?Well, I don't know that any conversations were held or anything like that, but I, as you know, grew up in this area. So I was privileged to listen to Herb Carneal, Al Shaver, Ray Christensen, people like that. And when we lived in Missouri, listening to Jack Buck and Harry Caray do Cardinal games and the one thing they all had in common was they were very wearable if you will. There wasn't anything controversial about them. They did their job, night after night, year after year and as a result, they had long careers in one city, one region. And at least for me, that was always the goal to be able to say that you know what, I did a job. Hopefully I did it well, but I was able to have a long career with one team. And I guess 40 years later, you could say I guess that I succeeded.Tell us about the players you're gonna be watching for this season.Well, the team is very good. And some of their better players are very young and unfortunately, injury prone. Byron Buxton is pretty healthy and we've already been reminded how impactful he can be in a game and on a team when he's healthy. But the Twins have lost Royce Lewis for a while again, and hope to get him back. I think this Twins lineup, even though in the first five games, they struggled to score runs, they're going to be among the best offensive teams in the game. And we'll find out — that's part of the thrill of starting a new season, and we're five games into 162 games but you never really know what your team is going to look like, how they're going to play and page by page. It's like a book you, you find out exactly what you've got as the season plays along. So there's gonna be the Dick Bremer broadcast booth?I was very surprised when I found out about this weeks ago, and I've already kind of taken on the role of a landlord. I've already got a list of rules and regulations that have to be followed now in this booth. I might not reveal them all, I might just limit it to one or two. But I think that's within my right, don't you? If you're gonna name the booth after me I think I have a right to dictate what's going on in there.I'm hoping the family is there to celebrate with you.Yeah, they are. In fact, my son, Eric is a minor league broadcaster in Florida, he flew in yesterday, and my wife and daughter will be there as well. So that's what makes it really special, the fact that whatever happens here today, and you know whether I throw the ceremonial first pitch on three hops to home plate, at least we'll experience all that together. What is the great love of baseball for you? Oh, man. I was introduced to the game a long, long time ago, even before the Twins showed up here in 1961. Town team baseball is where my roots began with the game of baseball. I've been blessed to be around this Twins team in one capacity or another. I just love the game, I love the challenges. You've got individual matchups, pitcher versus batter. It's very much a team game, particularly when the team is out in the field. I just love everything about it and the game has changed, broadcasting has changed you know over the last few years as well, but there's still the beauty of the game that I enjoy and that will continue on regardless of what my role with the Twins is.

On this week's episode very special episode of the Thick Skin podcast, LaTroy Hawkins and Jacque Jones are joined by their friend and former MLB outfielder Torii Hunter. LaTroy, fresh back from opening day in Korea, tells tales from a his time on the other side of the world, before the trio dive into Shohei Ohtani's unfolding betting investigation, MLB American Opening Day highlights, the NBA's investigation of Raptors' player Jontay Porter for betting irregularities and Ice Cube's five million dollar Big Three invitation to WNCAA sharp shooter Caitlin Clark.

Joseph and Nathan Miranda take on today's Baseball Immaculate Grid (1:39) and have to think of someone who played at least one game at shortstop and center field (22:22).

In this edition of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown) shares his selections for the MLB Hall of Fame, which are due before the new year. Will Joe Mauer get Dave's vote? How about Torii Hunter? Gotta listen to find out! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

In this edition of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown) shares his selections for the MLB Hall of Fame, which are due before the new year. Will Joe Mauer get Dave's vote? How about Torii Hunter? Gotta listen to find out!Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On this week's episode of Thick Skin, Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins take the show to Vegas to speak with their former Minnesota Twins teammate and close friend Torii Hunter participating in an event for the Still Got Game Foundation. Torii discusses his decision to retire from Major League Baseball, shares some stories from his playing days, and drops knowledge about giving back to his community and his passion for developing successful businesses. Thick Skin is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts.

Torii Hunter, a 19-year MLB veteran with the Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels, and Detroit Tigers, joins the show to discuss his path from Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the Major Leagues, as well as his time playing with Joba, his thoughts on free agency, and more. Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com

Jacque Jones grew up in San Diego and spent endless hours on the baseball diamond learning the fundamentals of baseball and foundational life lessons weaved into the game. His uncle encouraged Jacque play with the older, bigger kids at his local park which forced Jacque to toughen up and improve his skills. By the time he entered high school it was clear Jacque was an elite athlete with a future in baseball. Surprisingly he was looked by many college programs and not heavily recruited, until he was offered a full ride to USC by Frank Cruz and Mike Gillespie Jacque was in the starting line up as a true freshman and quickly established himself as one of the best players in the nation. In 1994 he hit legendary status after hitting 3 home runs against LSU in Baton Rouge in the NCAA regional finals. In 1995 he helped lead USC to a national championship where they were beat by Cal State Fullerton who had a kid named Mark Kotsay (currently the Oakland A's Manager) who was the 1995 college player of the year and had a extraordinary 17 year major league career. Jacque was drafted in the 2nd round by the Minnesota Twins and selected to team USA in 1996 where he put up video game numbers hitting .404 with 15 home runs and 49 RBIs in 37 games. Jacque had an impressive 10 year big league career with a career batting average of .277, with 165 homers, 630 RBI, .326 OBP and a .448 SLGs selected. A long with Torii Hunter and Shannon Stewart he made up what was known to be the best outfield in Major League Baseball. He was put on the Hall of Fame ballot in 2014 but did not receive enough votes. After retiring from Baseball he spent a few more years in the game as a hitting coach before moving on to other entrepreneurial and philanthropic pursuits.  His All Hands on Deck foundation (www.Allhandsondeck11.com) is a charity that mentors, supports and provides resources for underprivileged inner city teenagers in San Diego.   In this episode Jacque takes us through his baseball journey starting as a kid in San Diego, his impactful college years and USC and his impressive big league career. This is an inside look on what it takes to become a major league baseball player and how to use the power of the platform to give back to your community. School is in session! Please subscribe to THE DEAL WITH DANNY BROWN on YouTube of Apple Podcast to hear more episodes like this. To learn more about All Hands on Deck foundation please go to www.allhandsondeck11.com and donate.   Jacque Jones http://instagram.com/jacquejones1128 http://www.allhandsondeck11.com Danny Brown http://instagram.com/dannybrownla http://www,dannybrownla.com

Exclusive: Breaking news from FT that Torii Hunter is not going to be the first base coach for the Angels under new manager Ron Washington. LA Times writer Mike DiGiovanna swings by with thoughts on the Wash hire, Trout trade sitch & essentially nonexistent case for Shohei Ohtani to return to the Halos.Ask FT anything on socials--Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com

Exclusive: Breaking news from FT that Torii Hunter is not going to be the first base coach for the Angels under new manager Ron Washington. LA Times writer Mike DiGiovanna swings by with thoughts on the Wash hire, Trout trade sitch & essentially nonexistent case for Shohei Ohtani to return to the Halos. Ask FT anything on socials -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's HOT STOVE SZN and the guys are back to talk about what's going on with the Angels! The team needs a new Manager. Who will they go with? A veteran candidate like Buck Showalter or Ron Washington, a blast from the Halo past like Torii Hunter, Darrin Erstad, Benji Gill or Gary Disarcina, or someone completely different?  Ohtani is officially a free agent … will the Angels be able to resign him?  If they do (or if they don't) what other players should the Angels look to go after to round out their roster?  Victor, Chuck and Geoff talk about this and a lot more on Episode 24 of the AngelsWin Podcast!

The Los Angeles Angels are seeking a new manager for the 2024 season, and the candidates reported over the weekend added to an already list of intriguing names include Torii Hunter, Tim Salmon, and Ron Roenicke. While other candidates like Buck Showalter have an edge in terms of experience, would someone who hasn't managed before like Salmon or Hunter do well with the Halos? Mike and Jon share the names that intrigue them the most and explain how it might work in Anaheim!Then, the Angels are going to need a new pitching coach, as Matt Wise has moved on to the Chicago White Sox as reported last week. So, what names around the league might make sense? The Super Halo Bros. have a list of names that they'd want to see come to the Angels, but they would certainly be big gets if they were to do so. We'll discuss it all in segment 2!Plus, what about a former Angel coming in and becoming the pitching coach? Would a name like Jered Weaver, Chuck Finley, or even Mark Gubicza make sense? While fans certainly love their favorites from years past, Jon explains what makes a strong pitching coach and why some of these could work, and some might not.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!FanDuelScore early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.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 are seeking a new manager for the 2024 season, and the candidates reported over the weekend added to an already list of intriguing names include Torii Hunter, Tim Salmon, and Ron Roenicke. While other candidates like Buck Showalter have an edge in terms of experience, would someone who hasn't managed before like Salmon or Hunter do well with the Halos? Mike and Jon share the names that intrigue them the most and explain how it might work in Anaheim! Then, the Angels are going to need a new pitching coach, as Matt Wise has moved on to the Chicago White Sox as reported last week. So, what names around the league might make sense? The Super Halo Bros. have a list of names that they'd want to see come to the Angels, but they would certainly be big gets if they were to do so. We'll discuss it all in segment 2! Plus, what about a former Angel coming in and becoming the pitching coach? Would a name like Jered Weaver, Chuck Finley, or even Mark Gubicza make sense? While fans certainly love their favorites from years past, Jon explains what makes a strong pitching coach and why some of these could work, and some might not. 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! FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. 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

We discuss the 2023 MLB postseason overall and break down the Astros and Twins series.

October 8, 1956 - Don Larsen of the New York Yankees pitched the only perfect game inWorld Series history for a 2 - 0 triumph over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Sal Maglie,the opposing pitcher, gave up five hits. This would be the only post season no hitter until Roy Halladay's gem for the Phillies against Cincinnati on October 6th 2010.October 8, 1973 - Rusty Staub's two home runs powered theNew York Mets to a 9 - 2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds and a 2-1 lead in theNLCS. Pete Rose of the Reds and Bud Harrelson of the Mets scuffled at secondbase in the fifth inning after Rose slid hard into the base. The benchescleared and when the dust settled, the 140 pound Harrelson ended up on losingend of both conflicts. October 8, 1989 - The Oakland Athletics beat Toronto 4 - 3 in Game Five of their ALdivision series to advance to the World Series for the second straight year.Rickey Henderson, who hit .400 with eight stolen bases, was named Series MVP. October 8, 2009 - The Los Angeles Angels open their fourth Division Series in recent yearsagainst the Boston Red Sox in an unusual manner - with a win. John Lackeypitches 7 1/3 scoreless innings and Torii Hunter hits a three-run homer off JonLester in the 5th to drive the 5 - 0 win. October 8, 1919 - Ed Cicotte pitched Game Seven of the World Series and the Chicago White Sox played like they meant it. Joe Jackson and Happy Felsch drove in two runs each for a 4- 1 win to cut the Cincinnati Reds lead of four games to three in the best-of-nine Series.

Today, the pod delve into one of the most baffling sports records ever witnessed: the Minnesota Twins' staggering 18-game postseason losing streak spanning 19 years across eight postseason appearances. Remarkably, this streak stands unmatched in the annals of American professional sports history. For context, the Detroit Pistons hold the NBA's longest losing streak with 14 straight postseason defeats, putting the Twins' plight into stark perspective. What's even more perplexing? The Twins haven't fielded mediocre teams during this period. They've showcased MVPs, Cy Young winners, Batting champions, and Hall of Famers, from Johan Santana and Joe Mauer to Jim Thome and Torii Hunter. As we approach the 2023 postseason, we dive deep into the factors and emotions behind this unprecedented streak, with a hopeful heart that this might just be the year the Twins reverse their fortunes. By the end, you might just find yourself donning the Twins' colors and rooting for their redemption. Join us on this emotional roller-coaster ride!

What's it like to hit more grand slams in one season than most All-Star power bats hit in their career? Royce Lewis is on the field with Toddfather, Danny Graves and Braun with the answer and a theory about why the Twins offense is way more lit in the second half.What would be the exact convo if Royce met his idol Derek Jeter? We ran a practice round with the Twins infielder.Also covered: Torii Hunter's credit card roulette prank and goals to hit .500?!?!Tap in for FT merch--Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people.

What's it like to hit more grand slams in one season than most All-Star power bats hit in their career? Royce Lewis is on the field with Toddfather, Danny Graves and Braun with the answer and a theory about why the Twins offense is way more lit in the second half. What would be the exact convo if Royce met his idol Derek Jeter? We ran a practice round with the Twins infielder. Also covered: Torii Hunter's credit card roulette prank and goals to hit .500?!?! Tap in for FT merch -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Follow the Minnesota Tim Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! Minnesota Tim is joined by Jake and the guys run through each game in the Minnesota Vikings season and label it a “favorable, formidable, or 50/50” outcome. The guys share final Vikings season predictions and then they make their Super Bowl selections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Follow the Minnesota Tim Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! Minnesota Tim is joined by Jake and the guys run through each game in the Minnesota Vikings season and label it a “favorable, formidable, or 50/50” outcome. The guys share final Vikings season predictions and then they make their Super Bowl selections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the MLB All-Star Game coming up, Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman look back on all All-Star games throughout the major sports leagues and identify the top five moments for Minnesota athletes like Torii Hunter, Kevin Garnett and Randy Moss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the MLB All-Star Game coming up, Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman look back on all All-Star games throughout the major sports leagues and identify the top five moments for Minnesota athletes like Torii Hunter, Kevin Garnett and Randy Moss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOLLOW THE PIVOT PODCAST: MERCH | https://pivotpodcast.com  YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/thepivotpodcast INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/thepivot TWITTER | https://twitter.com/thepivot TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@thepivot FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/thepivotpodcast FOLLOW HAPPY DAD: https://www.instagram.com/happydad FIND HAPPY DAD: https://www.happydad.com/find Once one of major league baseball's biggest stars, Torii Hunter, a.k.a Spiderman joins The Pivot to discuss how he refrained from being imprisoned by his upbringing and achieved success. A young man growing up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, no stranger to poverty, Torii was angry that an impoverished childhood chose him. He didn't know that his pain would eventually serve as schooling and motivation to become one of the MLB's biggest stars. Torii sits down with Ryan, Channing, and Fred to talk about overcoming the imprisonment of his pain, learning to be of service to others, and the role money plays in your relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leadership skills manifest in different ways in all forms of organizations. In sports, some lead by example while exuding confidence, like hockey legend Mark Messier when he scored three goals in a game he guaranteed the New York Rangers would win en route to a Stanley Cup. For others, like Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame safety Troy Polamalu, it's about the quiet consistency of showing up for your teammates as he continued attending optional offseason practices to mentor young players.Leaders aren't always team captains or rank atop an organizational chart, but building leadership skills is essential to giving your career upside in the sports industry. Today's guest on the WorkInSports Podcast is Casey Katofsky, co-owner of three minor league teams (Northern Colorado Owlz, Northern Colorado Hailstorm, and the Grand Junction Jackalopes).Katofsky is also the Executive Director of Operations for the newly opened Future Legends Sports Complex, a 118-acre sports complex with a professional stadium, multiple baseball diamonds, multi-purpose fields, an indoor bubble sports arena, lodging, and retail in Windsor, Colorado, that is set to become a mecca for sports tournaments (and the commerce that follows it). He talks with VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp about:How to become a leader regardless of your role in an organizationHow he built his leadership skillsThe role of influential MLB players such as Ryan Spilborghs, Torii Hunter, and Carlos Gonzalez in making the Future Legends Sports Complex a realityWhat traits he looks for when deciding whom to hire on his staff

Malik Zaire and Shaun Davis welcome former Notre Dame WR Torii Hunter Jr. Recruitment MLB journey big game moments missed opportunities at Notre Dame the Notre Dame brotherhood Subscribe on YouTube: Full Show: https://youtu.be/mzAScyyvuzI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Malik Zaire and Shaun Davis welcome former Notre Dame WR Torii Hunter Jr. Recruitment MLB journey big game moments missed opportunities at Notre Dame the Notre Dame brotherhood Subscribe on YouTube: Full Show: https://youtu.be/mzAScyyvuzI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part two of the GMFB podcast begins with hosts Jamie Erdahl, Jason McCourty, Devin McCourty, Ryan Leaf, Peter Schrager and Tom Pelissero reacting to Aaron Rodgers' latest comments - "I'll make a decision soon enough.” Then they answer Throwdown Thursday questions - which QB has the most to gain at this year's NFL scouting Combine: Anthony Richardson, Will Levis or CJ Stroud? Would you rather drink your coffee with thick creamy mayo OR eat your banana with the peel still intact? Later, each host picks a team in the NFC North and runs through their offseason checklist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota Tim is joined by Jake for his weekly appearance to deliver Jake's Takes. The guys breakdown the Vikings-Giants game, share their Super Bowl predictions, and then Jake suggests a trade for the Minnesota Timberwolves, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The term GOAT just gets thrown around right now. The goat emoji is tagged on every highlight on social media, and every recruit is the next big thing. This “prisoner of the moment” mentality also leads us to compare eras. Some are convinced that guy wouldn't stand a chance today or that no one could ever match the dominance of a certain era. Guys like Shohei Ohtani come along in the midst of the noise and draw comparisons to players from generations ago, but there is no way to actually know. The problem with that conversation is that it can't be settled. Instead, we can look to institutions like the Hall of Fame.    The Baseball Hall of Fame looks to celebrate the greatest from across all generations. Standards like 3,000 hits or 300 wins are looked at as certain marks of excellence that lock in a player's place in Cooperstown. While we don't know where Fernando Tatis Jr.'s career is heading or what Aaron Judge's next few years will be like, our resident baseball experts Tim and Neil sit down to prognosticate the Hall of Fame classes of years to come.    Tim and Neil break the field down into five categories. They take into account a host of facts and figures. They consider where the player is in his career, lifetime stats, impact on the game, and the types of teams they played on that might have impacted their notoriety. The categories are:    The Harmon Killebrews are the first or second ballot no-brainers. The players that will be enshrined as soon as they are eligible. Guys like Albert Pujols have made such an impact on the game that they are among the greatest of all time. These names will be called as soon as they hang up their cleats.   The Joe Mauers are the future Hall of Famers with a hole or two in their resume. They might not get in right away, but their names belong with the all-time greats. They don't have the certainty of the Killebrews, but they have earned their place through the totality of their career.    The third group is the Jim Kaat tier. Jim Kaat had to wait almost 40 years from the end of his career to hear his name called this year. These are the guys whose numbers and achievements place them in that Hall of Fame category but maybe lacked that dominance or star power that made them clear-cut entries.   Then we have the Torii Hunter category. Unlike the Jim Kaats, these are players that maybe had the star power or periods of dominance but don't have the overall resume that earns them their place in Cooperstown.   Finally, the Byron Buxton tier. These are the guys who have the potential to leave their mark on the game, but it is just too early to tell. These are the players that are exciting to watch and might even be changing the way the game is played today.

Hour 3: Bonta and Shasky speak with the Producer/Director of "The Captain" Randy Wilkins and MLB star Torii Hunter.

5x All Star joins the show to discuss these young up and coming players in the Home Run Derby, his infamous HR robbery of Barry Bonds and much more. Any 2000s MLB fans will love this interview.

Talking about his career and speaking at the All Arkansas Preps Banquet

Joe Hughes, Ken Korach, Vince Cotroneo & Jessica Kleinschmidt preview game one of the A's and Angels doubleheader from the Coliseum. They were joined by Mark Kotsay, Scott Emerson, Xavier Scruggs, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Memories with Ray Fosse and Torii Hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What many people may not know is that equal to his achievements on the field, Torii is just as proud of his growing portfolio of investments. And yet business is much like baseball—Torii has failed more than he has succeeded. His strikeouts have taught him there are no losers in life, just winners and learners. 

3-31-21 The Program is joined by Kyle Boone of CBS Sports, for his thoughts on the Final Four match-ups and whether this Gonzaga’s tournament to lose. The Program also discusses the news the Aldelberto Mondesi is on the 10-day IL and are also joined by former MLB All-Star and Gold Glover, Torii Hunter, for some MLB talk with Opening Day right around the corner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Going from being small for your position to all conference accolades. DeMoine attributes his success on and off the field to hard work. Some of that hard work he learned from a child hood friend and professional baseball player, Torii Hunter. DeMoine has always pushed himself despite the obstacles in front of him, the setbacks, and the odds that stacked up against him. DeMoine's personal attributes and resilience influence others to form a relentless commitment in order to win in the game of life. "You win or lose by how you choose!" https://youtu.be/a4dUhlUVS50 https://www.demoine-adams.com/

On Tuesday's episode, Locked On Angels host Brent Maguire continues a series that will extend for much of the offseason. Brent will look at the top 50 players in Angels franchise history based on their Fangraphs Wins Above Replacement (fWAR). On Tuesday, you'll hear the players ranked #30-26(30): Andrelton Simmons (15.4 fWAR)(29): Adam Kennedy (15.6)(28): Kole Calhoun (15.6)(27): Andy Messersmith (15.6)(26): Torii Hunter (16.2)-You can follow Brent on Twitter at @bmags94 and the podcast at @LockedOnAngels-Brent's written work can be found at Crashing the Pearly Gates-You can email Brent at brentjmaguire94@gmail.com-All highlight audio courtesy of Major League Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He wrote for the Cincinnati Post and was a Minnesota Twins beat reporter, Jason Williams joins Jeff to talk about some memories of covering sports including Torii Hunter and an interesting story about former-Red Kyle Lohse.Download the Postmates app and use code LOCKEDON. For a limited time, Postmates is giving our listeners ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS of free restaurant delivery credit for your first SEVEN days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices