Podcasts about Willits

On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by two MLB prospects who are excelling defensively.The one you might know by name is shortstop Eli Willits, last year's No. 1 pick by the Washington Nationals, who currently is playing in High-A and leading minor league shortstops in Defensive Runs Saved.The other is Dylan O'Rae, a second baseman in the Brewers organization who is playing very well defensively and dominating in basestealing too for the Double-A Biloxi Shuckers.Mark talked to Eli and Dylan about memorable plays they've made and how they go about playing their respective positions. They're both big on creating. In Eli's case, that's creating your own hop to field balls cleanly. In Dylan's case, that's creating (and preventing) chaos.We were also joined by Jack Cecil, an SIS alum and R&D analyst for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who talked with Mark about recent posts on LinkedIn about innovation in baseball and how player projection and player development can work best together.Thanks as always for listening. Please check out the FieldingBible.com website, follow us on Bluesky at @sportsinfosolutions.com, and read our work at SportsInfoSolutions.com. You can e-mail us at Mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.

Richard Jergenson lives in the Emerald Triangle in the beloved community of Willits. Richard is a product of Berkeley, the baby boomer generation, and the 1960's counterculture, as well as a co-founder of the Protopipe business, over 50 years ago. Richard is a natural archivist; as a young historian from the 1960's Richard began saving and storing the amazing posters, books and cultural icons of the times, which continues to be a lifelong passion. The Counterculture Museum and Archive is now a treasure trove of the rich cultural era of the 1960's, 70's, and 80's, and still growing as Richard's generation is letting go of treasured memorabilia. Richard's archived history collection has been exhibited at multiple Emerald Cups, Cannafest in Eureka, created the Emerald City Popup Museum in 2020 & 2021 and was curated at the “Cannabis in Mendocino County: our Story” exhibit with panel discussions in 2023. (Mendocino County Museum)Richard is a member of the California Cannabis Historical Society and the Counterculture History Coalition. Richard is working to create museum locations for important counterculture stories and archive collections. Richard continues to add to the counterculture & Cannabis Archive. It includes the 100-year prohibition history as well as artifacts from the Back to the Land movement here in Northern California - the Emerald Triangle and beyond.The time is at hand to share the incredible history of Cannabis and its meaningful contribution to the counterculture, as the Back to the Land culture is rapidly disappearing due to post cannabis legalization growing laws and boomers aging out. We look forward to sharing Canna-history knowledge with all of you. 

Greg Willits joins the Son Rise Morning Show to continue exploring his book God Doesn’t Hate Me After All: Discovering Louis de Montfort’s Love of Eternal Wisdom. Together, they unpack St. Louis de Montfort’s challenge: What are we waiting for? Greg explains the two first means de Montfort gives for obtaining Eternal Wisdom—an ardent desire and continuous prayer—and why seeking Jesus Himself is the key to growing in virtues like humility, patience, and charity. They also discuss praying with strong, pure, and persevering faith, trusting God even when we don't receive immediate consolations or answers. The conversation offers an encouraging reminder to follow Jesus even when we don't yet feel His presence or understand where He is leading us.Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on August 9, 2026. [47 minutes]

Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on August 2, 2026. [52 minutes]

Paul introduces the book and discusses the purpose and themes of the book. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on July 26, 2026. [32 minutes]

So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on July 19, 2026. [37 minutes]

Paul tells believers to rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, and to continue steadfastly in prayer. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on July 12, 2026. [38 minutes]

Lot, living in Sodom, is considered righteous by God. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on July 5, 2026. [46 minutes]

Episode 253, FULL SHOW -- It was an eventful final road series before the All-Star Break, but the Nationals came out with yet another series win, taking the final two of the three game series at historic Fenway Park against a hot Red Sox team. Tobi Alitzer & Grant Paulsen look back at a series that featured a spectacular career best performance from Cade Cavalli, James Wood breaking out of his recent slump in a big way, and another quality performance from the young LHP Andrew Alvarez. Tobi & Grant also discuss the events that led to a benches clearing event involving Cade Cavalli and Red Sox 1st Baseman Willson Contreras. And the Nats will have two representatives in the MLB Futures Game at All-Star Week. Has Eli Willits dominant early career accelerated his timeline toward the big leagues?

Episode 253, FULL SHOW -- It was an eventful final road series before the All-Star Break, but the Nationals came out with yet another series win, taking the final two of the three game series at historic Fenway Park against a hot Red Sox team. Tobi Alitzer & Grant Paulsen look back at a series that featured a spectacular career best performance from Cade Cavalli, James Wood breaking out of his recent slump in a big way, and another quality performance from the young LHP Andrew Alvarez. Tobi & Grant also discuss the events that led to a benches clearing event involving Cade Cavalli and Red Sox 1st Baseman Willson Contreras. And the Nats will have two representatives in the MLB Futures Game at All-Star Week. Has Eli Willits dominant early career accelerated his timeline toward the big leagues?

Assurance is foundational to experiencing peace in Christ. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on June 28, 2026. [40 minutes]

Misconceptions concerning biblical repentance can undermine our security as believers in Christ. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on June 21, 2026. [40 minutes]

Which prospects had the biggest breakout performances in Week 11 of the 2026 MiLB season?In this solo episode, Tim Kanak (@FantasyAceball) breaks down his Top 10 MLB Prospects of the Week, highlighting the hottest hitters, most dominant pitching performances, and the prospects making the strongest case to climb prospect rankings across baseball.From future stars knocking on the door of the majors to under-the-radar arms exploding onto the scene, this week's list features a mix of elite talent, breakout performances, and names dynasty baseball managers need to know.The 2025 first overall pick continues to impress. Willits posted six extra-base hits, four home runs, and three stolen bases while showing the advanced hit tool, plate discipline, and all-around game that make him one of baseball's premier teenage prospects.Rodriguez is forcing Cincinnati's hand. The AAA outfielder launched four homers and seven extra-base hits this week while continuing to demonstrate the hit/power combination that could make him an impact bat in the Reds lineup sooner rather than later.One of the youngest players at AAA, Lombard delivered seven extra-base hits, two home runs, and two steals while continuing to flash premium athleticism, advanced plate discipline, and everyday shortstop upside.The former Golden Spikes winner erupted for five home runs this week as he continues adjusting to upper-level pitching and showing the elite raw power that made him one of the most feared hitters in amateur baseball.One of the week's most dominant pitching performances. Shields struck out 10 hitters while allowing just one hit and one earned run, showcasing elite command and one of the better slider profiles in the minors.Hardin turned in a masterclass, posting 11 strikeouts without issuing a walk. The Brewers continue to develop another intriguing pitching prospect with strong command and a deep arsenal.A breakout arm in the Tampa Bay system. Morgan recorded 15 strikeouts over two starts while flashing elite swing-and-miss ability with a unique mix of fastball, cutter, sweeper, and changeup.Curtis continues his rapid ascent through the Pirates organization. Across AA and AAA action, he piled up strikeouts while showing a deep arsenal headlined by a rising fastball and devastating split-change.One of the most fascinating young arms in the minors. Castro struck out 12 while allowing no runs, leaning heavily on a sinker with some of the most unique movement profiles in professional baseball.After an up-and-down start to 2026, Mathews is beginning to look like himself again. The Cardinals left-hander has piled up strikeouts over his last several outings and appears close to a major league debut.⚾ Top MiLB performers from Week 11⚾ Dynasty baseball risers and fallers⚾ MLB-ready prospects nearing promotion⚾ Pitching prospects dominating the upper minors⚾ Under-the-radar breakout candidates⚾ Statcast and scouting report analysis⚾ Future fantasy baseball impact players⚾ Updated long-term prospect outlooksWhether you're a dynasty baseball manager, prospect enthusiast, fantasy baseball player, or simply looking for the next wave of MLB stars, this episode provides everything you need to know across Minor League Baseball.

From 'Bustin' Loose Baseball' (subscribe here): If you were concerned with how the Nationals would recover from their devastating loss in the series finale versus San Francisco last week, this weekend series with the Mariners should help calm your nerves. Tobi Altizer & Darris Dameron breakdown how the Nationals offense and pitching staff were able to bounce back against the Mariners and go on to win their 3rd straight series. The BLB crew gets into why Dylan Crews' offensive numbers don't tell the whole story of how he impacts the game, and why James Wood should be in consideration for MVP honors. Then, we check-in on how some of the top prospects in the Nats organization have been performing over the last week. And we look ahead to a three game home series versus a struggling Kansas City Royals squad.

Episode 248, FULL SHOW -- If you were concerned with how the Nationals would recover from their devastating loss in the series finale versus San Francisco last week, this weekend series with the Mariners should help calm your nerves. Tobi Altizer & Darris Dameron breakdown how the Nationals offense and pitching staff were able to bounce back against the Mariners and go on to win their 3rd straight series. The BLB crew gets into why Dylan Crews' offensive numbers don't tell the whole story of how he impacts the game, and why James Wood should be in consideration for MVP honors. Then, we check-in on how some of the top prospects in the Nats organization have been performing over the last week. And we look ahead to a three game home series versus a struggling Kansas City Royals squad.

Episode 247, FULL SHOW -- Despite the successful 4-2 road trip out west for the Washington Nationals, Wednesday saw the ball club face one of their most devastating losses in franchise history as they would go on to lose a 9 run lead and surrender a walk-off Grand Slam to a former Nats Fan turned member of the San Francisco Giants. Tobi Altizer recaps what went wrong in that devastating loss, how the team has proved it can overcome turmoil so far and why we need to remember what expectations were ahead of the season. Plus, the recently promoted Top Prospect of the Nats is off to a hot start in High-A Wilmington, while a recently acquired Top Prospect won player of the week in Low-A Fredericksburg.

Episode 247, FULL SHOW -- Despite the successful 4-2 road trip out west for the Washington Nationals, Wednesday saw the ball club face one of their most devastating losses in franchise history as they would go on to lose a 9 run lead and surrender a walk-off Grand Slam to a former Nats Fan turned member of the San Francisco Giants. Tobi Altizer recaps what went wrong in that devastating loss, how the team has proved it can overcome turmoil so far and why we need to remember what expectations were ahead of the season. Plus, the recently promoted Top Prospect of the Nats is off to a hot start in High-A Wilmington, while a recently acquired Top Prospect won player of the week in Low-A Fredericksburg.

Believers sometimes struggle with doubt concerning their security in Christ. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on June 7, 2026. [44 minutes]

That day about three thousand souls were added to [the church]. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' 5doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on May 31, 2026. [46 minutes]

Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on May 24, 2026. [44 minutes]

The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on May 17, 2026. [47 minutes]

The Washington Nationals beat the Orioles 3-2 in front of nearly 39,000 fans at Nationals Park and Daylen Lile stayed scorching hot with another huge performance. We break down Zach Littell's best outing of the year, Andrew Alvarez continuing to impress, and the wild ninth inning finish. Then we head to Rochester where Yohandy Morales keeps crushing baseballs, Trey Lipscomb launches another homer, and Chandler Champlain delivers seven strong innings for the Red Wings. Finally, we head to Fredericksburg where Eli Willits comes through again, Gavin Fien hits his first professional homer, and the FredNats remain in first place. Heading to a Nats game, Caps matchup, Commanders game, or a DC concert? Use seatgeek.onelink.me⁠ — the ticket app that rates every deal so you know you're getting the best value. Get $20 off your first purchase over $50 with code MINUTECAST. Need a high-protein snack? righteousfelon.com⁠delivers premium, pasture-raised Black Angus beef with bold flavors and 10g of protein per serving. Keto-friendly, gluten-free, and sustainably sourced — get 15% off with code MINUTECAST. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

They lived and reigned with Christ for 1 thousand years. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on May 10, 2026. [56 minutes]

Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on May 3, 2026. [43 minutes]

Israel's King first arrives humbly, having salvation, but is rejected. Upon His return, He rules over the earth, speaking peace to the nations. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on April 26, 2026. [49 minutes]

Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon. And he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence, and causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on April 19, 2026. [53 minutes]

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Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on April 12, 2026. [53 minutes]

On today's newscast: Buttermilk mountain is officially closed for the season; The Arts Campus at Willits is expanding; and a coalition of local businesses in Western Colorado is calling Congress to act on a piece of legislation that would conserve more than 730,000 acres of public land. Tune in for these stories and more.

For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on March 22, 2026. [51 minutes]

SHOW NOTES3-15-2026Crimson Desert Makes Controversial Change Just One Week Before LaunchJust one week before its release, developer Pearl Abyss has quietly added Denuvo DRM, a controversial anti-tampering technology, to the PC version of Crimson Desert. For those who might be unaware, Denuvo DRM has long been a controversial choice for a variety of reasons. The third-party software is used by developers to make it more difficult for a game to be tampered with, thus protecting it from piracy. However, it's often criticized by gamers, largely due to the performance issues that it can sometimes bring, such as lower FPS, increased CPU usage, and more. Link to Article: https://gamerant.com/crimson-desert-denuvo-drm-pc/ https://gamerant.com/crimson-desert-denuvo-pearl-abyss-response/ Invincible VS Confirms Open Beta Dates and RosterThursday, April 9, at 10:00 AM PT to Saturday, April 11, at 9:00 PM PTInvincibleAtom EveBulletproofThulaRex SplodeBattle BeastOmni-ManRobotMonster GirlAllen the Alienhttps://gamerant.com/invincible-vs-open-beta-dates-roster/That's All I Can Say” Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake Gets New Update 5 Years LaterDuring a recent conversation between IGN and Willits. When asked about the future of the massive RPG, Willits provided a short but definitive answer: “Yes, it is still in development. That's all I can say.” Link:https://gamerant.com/star-wars-kotor-knights-old-republic-remake-development-5-years/Battlefield Studios Hit with Layoffs, Until Dawn Remake Studio Ballistic Moon Officially Closes DownLink: https://gamerant.com/battlefield-studios-bf6-layoffs/https://gamerant.com/until-dawn-remake-studio-ballistic-moon-shutdown/ Project Helix Release Date Speculation, Potential Price, Specs, And Everything We Know About The Next Xbox ConsoleAMD CEO Lisa Su hinted that Microsoft could release the console as soon as 2027.Industry leaker Moore's Law is Dead is putting the price at between $1000 and $1200.Powered By Custom AMD SOCCodesigned for Next Generation of DirectXNext Gen Raytracing Performance & CapabilitiesGPU Directed Work Graph ExecutionAMD FSR Next + Project HelixBuilt for Next Generation of Neural RenderingNext Generation ML UpscalingNew ML Multi Frame GenerationNext Gen Ray Regeneration for RT and Path TracingDeep Texture CompressionNeural Texture CompressionDirect Storage + Zstd

For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on March 15, 2026. [44 minutes]

And as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly Man. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on March 8, 2026. [44 minutes]

2025 #1 overall pick Eli Willits joins G&D as he gets ready for his first full minor league season.

3.6.26 Hour 1 1:00- The Caps have traded the legendary defenseman John Carlson, we react to that here. 20:00- 2025 #1 overall pick Eli Willits joins G&D as he gets ready for his first full minor league season.

Matt Eddy and JJ Cooper take a look at a very different Nationals farm system in the latest Prospect Podcast Deep Dive. There's a new head of baseball operations in Paul Toboni and a very different approach to 2026 and beyond.(00:00) Rebuilt, Part II?(04:00) Breaking down No. 1 prospect SS Eli Willits(06:30) How much could Jarlin Susana factor into the top prospect ranking if fully healthy?(07:00) A lot of trades have bolstered the system, but it's also not a great sign(09:00) The big change that has to happen in Nationals player development(14:00) Looking at 2024 first-round pick Seaver King(15:20) What is the organization good at developing?(19:45) Who other than Willits could factor into next year's No. 1 prospect race?(22:30) Looking at prospects outside the Top 10Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/BA2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on March 1, 2026. [51 minutes]

Dari Nowkhah with Oklahoma Baseball's Jaxon Willits 2-26-26

Jaxon Willits, Jennie Baranczyk join the show.

Ross Willits is the Executive Director of the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Association. He swings by to talk about the modern state of Bluegrass in the Upper Midwest and to share all the details of the upcoming 46th Minnesota Bluegrass Winter Weekend. Enjoy!

Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on February 22, 2026. [1 hour 3 minutes]

If anyone's work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. If anyone's work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on February 15, 2026. [47 minutes]

And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on February 8, 2026. [48 minutes]

A wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment, because for every matter there is a time and judgment. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on February 2, 2026. [51 minutes]

Then Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it, put incense on it, and offered profane fire before the Lord, which He had not commanded them. So fire went out from the Lord and devoured them, and they died before the Lord. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on January 25, 2026. [54 minutes]

Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on January 18, 2026. [50 minutes]

Mike and Jesse are back to recap a wild NFL Super Wild Card Weekend before diving headfirst into one of the biggest baseball releases of the year in Bowman Draft. The guys react to the market fallout from the playoffs, discussing Caleb Williams flipping the narrative to clutch leader, why Jordan Love might be a smart buy with Micah Parsons returning, and why Mike argues you couldn't pay him to touch Justin Herbert cards right now after a pathetic showing. They also touch on Sam Darnold's potential upside with a matchup against the 49ers coming up and Drake Maye's debut. Then, Aram Leighton from Just Baseball joins the show to preview 2025 Bowman Draft and explain why the pricing, over $750 for Hobby boxes and nearly $1,000 for the new Breaker's Delight SKU feels totally out of whack for a class considered weaker than last year's. Aram and the guys break down the top chases, including Nationals shortstop Eli Willits, high-upside Pirates pitcher Seth Hernandez, and other top prospects like Kade Anderson and Tyler Bremner. They also dive deep into the sleepers and value picks you need to know, such as Blue Jays infielder Jojo Parker, the Cubs' Ethan Conrad, and why the Tigers' trio of Kevin McGonigal, Jordan Yost, and Michael Olavetto might make Detroit the best break value in the product. Finally, the guys wrap up by discussing the unique Sadaharu Oh retrofractor chase, deciphering the confusing new "Super Jumbo" wax configuration. They then open the mailbag to address questions about grading companies, specifically why TAG and BGS still struggle to overtake PSA's market dominance. They also discuss the impact of LeBron James' new "23rd Season" jersey patch on future card values and whether coaching changes can actually move the hobby needle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name, among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on January 11, 2026. [51 minutes]

Father Dave welcomes friend of the show Greg Willits to discuss how the writings of Saint Louis de Montfort have impacted Greg's mental health journey. He is the founder and executive director of RosaryArmy.com, as well as the host of the Rosary Army podcast with his wife, Jennifer. Greg is the author of "God Doesn't Hate Me, After All: Discovering Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom."