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Welcome to Episode 217 of 'On The Marc Sports Talk'! In today's episode, we're delving into the current struggles of the Yankees, celebrating the newest Hall of Fame inductees, and honoring the Hall of Fame career of Ken Griffey Jr. First up, let's discuss the plight of the Yankees. This season has been a challenging one for the Bronx Bombers, with injuries, inconsistent performances, and tough competition taking their toll. We'll analyze what's gone wrong, what needs to change, and whether there's still hope for a turnaround. Next, we celebrate the latest Hall of Fame inductees. We'll highlight the new members of the Hall, recounting their career achievements, memorable moments, and contributions to the game. From baseball to football and beyond, these inductees have earned their place among the greats. And finally, we take a deep dive into the Hall of Fame career of Ken Griffey Jr. Known for his smooth swing, incredible athleticism, and infectious love for the game, Griffey's impact on baseball is undeniable. We'll reflect on his journey from a young phenom to a legendary icon, sharing stories and highlights from his illustrious career. With insightful analysis, spirited discussions, and a genuine passion for sports history, 'On The Marc Sports Talk' is your go-to source for staying informed and engaged in the world of athletics. Tune in for an episode filled with Yankees analysis, Hall of Fame celebrations, and a tribute to the one and only Ken Griffey Jr.!
In a somewhat surprising announcement, Derek Jeter was introduced as the latest former Yankees to join Fox Sports' Major League Baseball broadcast team. That's right. Derek Jeter will be working side-by-side with Alex Rodriguez again. Maybe this time, Jetes will pick up A-Rod and improve his game and not the other way around? Plus, some Yankees showed up early to camp. Aaron Judge was taking batting practice, DJ LeMahieu was taking grounders and even the newest Yankee, Carlos Rodon was there. And a few more Yankees are heading to the World Baseball Classic including Jonathan Loaisiga, Gleyber Torres and Kyle Hiagshioka but Nestor Cortes Jr is not. Find out why.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets– win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL 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
In a somewhat surprising announcement, Derek Jeter was introduced as the latest former Yankees to join Fox Sports' Major League Baseball broadcast team. That's right. Derek Jeter will be working side-by-side with Alex Rodriguez again. Maybe this time, Jetes will pick up A-Rod and improve his game and not the other way around? Plus, some Yankees showed up early to camp. Aaron Judge was taking batting practice, DJ LeMahieu was taking grounders and even the newest Yankee, Carlos Rodon was there. And a few more Yankees are heading to the World Baseball Classic including Jonathan Loaisiga, Gleyber Torres and Kyle Hiagshioka but Nestor Cortes Jr is not. Find out why. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets– win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today 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 Majors' All-Time leader in saves, and the only unanimous Hall-of-Fame inductee, stops by to talk Juan Soto, Aaron Judge and his pursuit to spread baseball into the Middle East and southern Asia.
In this special episode released on Jackie Robinson Day 2020, we talk to Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum about the characters who played in those leagues and what made them so special. Bob's stories are incredible and take you back to a time where Buck O'Neil, Satchel Paige, Cool Papa Bell, Jackie Robinson, Rube Foster, Ted Double Duty Radcliffe, Josh Gibson, Willie May's, Osacar Charleston, Ernie Banks and many more showed the world what baseball was all about. We understand exactly how fast Leroy Satchel Paige could pitch, the real stories around how fast Cool Papa Bell was and we talk about the diversity of the Negro Leagues with players like Toni Stone, Connie Morgan and Peanut Johnson. Did Babe Ruth blow his chances at being a Yankees manager by being a supporter of the Negro Leagues? Who was the Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez (ARod) of the Negro Leagues? What was Yankees Hall of Famer, Elston Howard like and who did he bunk with whilst at the Kansas City Monarchs. Mark, Chris and Helen all resolve the visit @nlbmprez and the Negro League Baseball Museum as soon as possible to drink in the great history that Bob shared with us, we hope you visit sometime soon too.
Amanda Jane Cooper steps into the Batter’s Box for Episode 24 of Break a Bat! Amanda holds the distinction of being one of the longest-tenured actresses to play Glinda in the now storied franchise that is Wicked on Broadway. Amanda performed the role in the show’s First National Tour in 2011, Second National Tour from 2015-2017, and then in the Broadway company from 2017-2018. While in Oz, she also had the opportunity to meet and perform for Yankees Hall of Famer, Derek Jeter, after speaking to the young adults volunteering for his Turn 2 Foundation. As Jeter was a leader for his Yankee teammates, Amanda has a reputation of being a leader among her Broadway castmates, and speaks to the importance of that. When discussing the emotion that performers feel in big moments both on the stage and at the stadium, Amanda touches on overcoming adversity off the stage, and how that helped shape her both as a person and an All-Star performer. Another wild edition of the 7th Inning Stretch ensues with some Wicked, baseball, and Aroldis Chapman trivia questions, as Amanda sought to join our show’s exclusive ‘Winner’s Circle’ for the trivia elite. Hosted by Al Malafronte Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Matthew Hendershot Connect with Amanda Jane Cooper on Instagram: @amandajanecoop and Twitter: @amandajanecoop Connect with Break a Bat! on Instagram: @break_a_bat_podcast
I recently read Jane Leavy's excellent book, Big Fella, about Babe Ruth. In it, she manages to uncover interesting nuggets about Ruth - especially in his youth - all sandwiched around a nationwide barnstorming trip Ruth and Yankees teammate Lou Gehrig took, following the New York Yankees historic 1927 season. In the book, Leavy mentioned Lefty Gomez, who pitched for the Yankees and Washington Senators and made it into the baseball Hall of Fame. It got me to thinking about the time I interviewed Gomez, before the 1983 Carolina League All-Star game - which I broadcast - in Hagerstown, MD. Gomez was affable and shared some interesting insights in the interview including: His thoughts on Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak What it was like playing on those great Yankees teams, including what Ruth told him The salaries players were earning in 1983 compared to his era and his current regimen to maintain his health Gomez died nearly 30 years ago in February of 1989. His interview is one I will always treasure. I transferred it from a cassette tape and digitized it. You may hear some warbling, but his insights are well worth any glitches that might be part of the recording. Enjoy!
A New York Yankees podcast from the Other Guys of the Talkin' Yanks crew featuring Adam D'Addario (@ohdapapa), John Ferraro (@johnferraro_), and Rob Rosene (@robrosene). Rumors & News- Harper, Cano, Segura & Stanton Favorite Yanks Moments from Past- Raul Ibanez 2012 ALDS 2019 Yankees Hall of Fame Candidates Bashing Red Sox & much much more!
Holy cow! Phil Rizzuto appeared on Mike and the Mad Dog’s show on June 16, 2003. The Yankees Hall of Famer discussed his playing days and his broadcast career, which included proving the play-by-play commentary in Meat Loaf’s “Paradise by the Dashboard Light.” “I had forgotten all about it (after recording the commentary),” Rizzuto told Mike and the Mad Dog. “About six months later, when the record came out, my son calls me. … He says, ‘Dad, you’re a rock star!’ And then he brought it home and played it about six times before I realized what was going on (in the song).”
Before heading out on the road for stories, Jon and Nathan explain their thought process and methods of reporting during the offseason. Then, Hilary interviews Yankees beat writer Bryan Hoch, whose new book, The Baby Bombers: The Inside Story of the Next Yankees Dynasty, dives into the origins of this new class of Yankees stars. And finally, in a draft of Yankees Hall of Famers, Hilary decides whether Jon or Nathan's team of legends would come out on top.
Before heading out on the road for stories, Jon and Nathan explain their thought process and methods of reporting during the offseason. Then, Hilary interviews Yankees beat writer Bryan Hoch, whose new book, The Baby Bombers: The Inside Story of the Next Yankees Dynasty, dives into the origins of this new class of Yankees stars. And finally, in a draft of Yankees Hall of Famers, Hilary decides whether Jon or Nathan's team of legends would come out on top.