This week, Justin is joined by recurring guest and friend of the podcast, Cubs minor league pitcher Dan Straily. Justin and Dan talk about: 0:00 Dan's return to affiliated ball 6:14 Dan's experience at Driveline Baseball 17:38 Pitching talk 33:48 Paul Skenes' debut 39:56 Rapid Fire The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen S…

Ricky Finkel sits down with Goldey Beacom pitcher Will Weiman this week for College Baseball Fridays. The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: …

This week, Justin is joined by friend of the podcast and the host of the "Ryan Ripken Show," Ryan Ripken. They discuss: The Orioles ownership and pitching depth 0:00 Ryan's Mt. Rushmore of "Good Kids" 7:08 The Nationals are back 14:20 Oakland A's are pretty good 18:11 Padres/Marlins trade 20:07 The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fu…

Ricky Finkel sits down with Navy baseball pitcher Matt Archibald for the first edition of college baseball Fridays. They talk about life as a Midshipman, living in Annapolis, the rivalry with Army, and end with rapid fire. The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more acros…

This week, Justin is joined by Brian O'Grady and Wil Crowe to talk the latest news around baseball. They discuss: 0:00 Wil updates us on how his season in the KBO is going 8:57 Shōta Imanaga's success 19:36 Mike Trout's injury 25:02 Aaron Judge's slide 32:26 Automated strike zone 43:33 The "sophomore slump" 50:07 Randy Arozerena's struggles 58:31 T…

This week, from our Spring Training trip, Justin is joined by two very special Phillies guests from outside BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater - The Best Friend of the Phillie Phanatic Tom Burgoyne & Phillies radio broadcaster Gregg Murphy. 0:00 Tom Burgoyne interview 10:56 Gregg Murphy interview The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudg…

This week, Justin is joined by recurring guest and friend of the show, Kia Tigers pitcher Wil Crowe. Justin and Wil talk about: Playing in Korea 0:00 Hitters making you work 11:06 Wil's 2023 21:07 Being a starter vs. reliever 32:38 Pitcher's arm injuries 38:22 Rapid fire 48:57 The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shippi…

This week, Brian O'Grady rejoins the podcast! Brian and Justin discuss: Brian's 2024 plans 0:00 Tejay Antone news 8:24 Playing in Coors Field 12:00 Early season struggles 15:55 Orioles loaded AAA team 29:10 Sacramento A's 44:52 Jackson Holliday called up 47:43 The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwat…

This week, Justin is joined by 2x recurring guest and friend of the show, Tricia Whitaker live from Port Charlotte. They discuss what it's like covering the team, her role as an adjunct professor at Indiana University, and 2024 Rays storylines. The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet …

This week, Justin and Ricky start the show by doing their 2024 season preview. They go division by division for storylines and pick winners, then predict breakout teams, MVP's, Cy Young's, and World Series winners. Then, Justin interviews Rays closer and friend of the podcast Pete Fairbanks from Rays camp in Port Charlotte. 0:00 2024 season preview…

This week, Ricky Finkel first joins Justin to break down the biggest MLB stories heading into the last week of Spring Training. Then, Justin interviews Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe live from Port Charlotte. MLB Opening Series 0:00 Blake Snell to the Giants 8:20 Yankees stories 15:10 Brandon Lowe interview 22:30 Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of…

This week, Brian and Justin are joined by Marlins pitcher Ryan Weathers. They discuss: Padres stories 0:00 Skip Schumaker stories 4:33 Ryan's high school baseball career 14:42 David Weathers stories 27:07 Pitching talk 32:16 Ryan's MLB debut 38:22 Ricky's questions 45:31 Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Sh…

This week, Justin is joined by former MLB pitcher and longtime pitching coach, Dave Eiland. They discuss: Dave's role at Grand Central Sports Management (0:00 - 4:40) Dave's playing days (4:41 - 13:34) Being a minor league pitching coach (13:35 - 21:28) Yankees stories (21:29 - 28:08) Royals stories (28:09 - 34:22) Mets stories (34:23 - 38:25) Pitc…

This week, Justin is joined by 2x recurring guest and friend of the show, Cincinnati Reds play-by-play broadcaster John Sadak. They discuss: Calling multiple sports (0:00 - 5:12) Advice for broadcasters (5:13 - 21:04) John's day-to-day with the Reds (21:05 - 25:33) Joey Votto (25:34 - 34:30) 2023 Reds talk (34:31 - 39:41) NL Central & 2024 Reds tal…

This week, Justin is joined by new Padres infielder Mason McCoy. They discuss: Signing with the Padres + Spring training stories (0:00 - 14:30) Ryan Ripken stories (14:31 - 18:41) Minor league stories (18:42 - 26:33) Playing in Toronto (26:34 - 36:12) Playing in the M's system (36:13 - 49:53) Rapid fire (49:54 - 59:45) Sponsors- The Official Sponso…

This week, Justin is joined by Brian O'Grady to discuss: Bobby Witt Jr.'s Extension (0:00 - 12:05) Adam Frazier & the Royals' offseason (12:06 - 18:05) Yankees & Juan Soto (18:06 - 26:26) Orioles' great week (26:27 - 31:36) Mookie Betts' comments (31:37 - 37:48) Tommy Pham (37:59 - 41:31) Best swings & players you'd want to drink a beer with (41:32…

This week, Justin is joined by 3x recurring guest, Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm. They discuss: Phillies clubhouse (0:00 - 4:23) Eric Hosmer (4:24 - 7:54) Conditioning & staying healthy (7:55 - 17:39) Rule changes (17:40 - 20:42) Pitching mindset (20:43 - 25:50) Matt's slider (25:51 - 31:05) Phillies Q's (31:33 - 41:48) Rapid fire (41:49 - 54:31) Sp…

This week, Justin and Ryan Ripken discuss: Slow FA market & the best moves of the offseason so far (0:00 - 20:21) Anthony Rendon's comments on 162 game seasons (20:54 - 27:15) Yankees offseason talk (27:16 - 33:01) Josh Hader to Houston (33:30 - 39:37) Tyler Nevin returns to the Orioles (39:38 - 41:08) Players dropped off the MLB Hall of Fame ballo…

This week, Justin is joined by Baltimore Ravens all-pro long snapper & former Red Sox minor league infielder Nick Moore. They discuss: Playing baseball and football growing up (0:00 - 9:05) Atlanta-area athletes (9:06 - 18:44) Nick's friendship with Mookie Betts (18:45 - 39:35) Transition from baseball to football (39:36 - 44:55) Nick Saban & being…

This week, Justin is joined for the entire episode by Rangers catcher Sam Huff. They discuss: Offseason & mindset (0:17 - 3:18) The Rangers turnaround from 2022 to 2023 (3:19 - 7:18) Playing for Bruce Bochy (7:19 - 9:23) The art of catching (9:24 - 24:15) Playing with veterans (24:16 - 29:51) Prep work (29:52 - 32:49) Identifying pitches (32:50 - 3…

This week, Justin and Ryan Ripken are back to discuss: Chris Sale traded to the Braves (2:38 - 13:23) Padres sign two international relievers (13:24 - 18:11) Are the Reds done making moves? (18:40 - 25:03) What's the Angels' plan? (25:04 - 30:19) Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater t…

This week is our "Best of 2023" special featuring some of the best guest moments from the year. In order of appearance: Nathaniel Lowe (2:20 - 7:15) John Sadak (7:16 - 14:47) Tricia Whitaker (14:48 - 20:07) Tyler Nevin (20:08 - 25:38) Matt Strahm (25:39 - 32:23) Collin Theroux (32:53 - 39:01) Pete Fairbanks (39:02 - 42:54) Josh Lowe (42:55 - 49:57)…

This week, Justin is joined first by Ryan Ripken to talk: Orioles new lease (2:56 - 10:42) Slow free agency (10:43 - 20:16) Royals spending (20:17 - 26:48) Ryan on his friendship with Gavin Sheets (26:49 - 34:02) Gavin Sheets interview starts at 34:04 Gavin on his friendship with Ryan & growing up in a baseball family (34:34 - 45:37) Clubhouse lead…

This week, the GOAT, Brian O'Grady, returns to the podcast. Justin and Brian discuss: Shohei Ohtani signing in LA and all of his deferred money (10:10 - 28:20) What the Juan Soto trade means for the Yankees and Padres (28:21 - 46:02) Reds infield situation (46:03 - 51:19) Mystery at-bat (51:20 - 1:01:04) Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking B…

This week, Justin is first joined by Ryan Ripken to talk: Alex Verdugo to the Yankees (1:41 - 5:01) Yankees and Juan Soto (5:02 - 11:22) 2018 Nats vs. 2023 Padres (11:23 - 16:01) Orioles rumors (16:02 - 21:50) Jarred Kelenic to the Braves (21:51 - 29:14) Jackson Chourio contract (29:15 - 36:13) John Brazer interview starts at 36:15 Director of Fun …

This week, Justin is joined by 8-year MLB veteran pitcher, Dan Straily. They discuss: Advice to former self (3:38 - 8:23) MLB draft (8:24 - 11:39) Oakland A's talk (11:40 - 18:04) Pitching without high velocity (18:05 - 28:44) Joey Votto stories (29:13 - 38:33) Journeyman Podcast (38:34 - 44:06) Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The …

This week, Justin and Ryan Ripken discuss: What we are thankful for in baseball (3:23 - 7:25) Kyle Gibson to the Cardinals (7:26 - 12:06) Aaron Nola back to the Phillies (12:07 - 18:26) Max Scherzer, the pitch clock & the running game (18:27 - 29:14) Zack Britton retires (29:15 - 35:38) Platoon bats (35:39 - 39:26) Blue Jays offseason (39:27 - 43:3…

This week, Justin and Kait are joined by Orioles first baseman Ryan O'Hearn. They talk about: Ryan's college baseball at Sam Houston State (2:42 - 6:58) Ryan and Brian (6:59 - 8:27) Playing in the minor leagues (8:28 - 13:49) Ryan talks hitting (13:50 - 18:25) Pinch hitting (18:26 - 22:14) Ryan's swing (22:15 - 28:41) 2023 Orioles (29:10 - 41:17) O…

This week, Justin is joined by 2x recurring guest, Senior Writer for The Athletic covering the Reds, C. Trent Rosecrans. Justin and Trent talk: Reds declining Joey Votto's option & Joey's future (2:15 - 22:50) John Sadak's calls (22:51 - 26:21) Joey Votto's HOF candidacy (27:00 - 30:58) MLB HOF talk (30:59 - 39:37) Reds rumors (39:38 - 44:30) Craig…

This week, Justin and Kait talk- Kait's World Series trip & Halloween (0:33 - 17:06) World Series Ratings (20:16 - 26:51) Bullpen game (26:52 - 33:23) Corey Seager (33:24 - 40:08) Max Scherzer's future (40:36 - 46:30) Best/worst of the week (46:31 - 54:56) Offseason primer (54:57 - 1:14:06) Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Origi…

This week, Justin and Kait are joined by friend of the podcast Ryan Ripken to discuss: Bryan Abreu fallout (3:49 - 11:55) Adolis Garcia went nuclear (11:56 - 16:46) Cardinals letting talent go (16:47 - 23:27) Max Scherzer (23:28 - 29:42) Rangers' rebuild (29:43 - 35:52) Astros window closing (35:53 - 38:53) Middle relievers more valuable (38:54 - 4…

This week, Brian O'Grady returns to the podcast! Brian, Justin, and Kait discuss: Growing up in Philly (3:28 - 7:26) Brian's season in independent baseball (7:56 - 33:00) What's next for Brian? (33:01 - 36:09) Orioles/Rays' exits (36:10 - 44:18) NLCS (46:57 - 1:01:34) ALCS (1:01:35 - 1:05:50) Yoshinobu Yamamoto coming to America (1:06:00 - 1:09:21)…

This week, Justin is joined by former Orioles pitcher and 2x recurring guest, Steve Johnson. They discuss: The Orioles in the ALDS (1:53 - 6:31) Grayson Rodriguez's start (6:32 - 11:30) Pitcher's fielding (11:31 - 15:30) Orioles' future (15:31 - 20:21) 2012 vs. 2023 Orioles (20:22 - 22:43) 1-run games (22:44 - 26:11) Wild Card layoffs (26:40 - 30:3…

This week, Justin and Kait talk all things MLB Wild Card round. Rays/Rangers (4:17 - 13:09) Twins/Blue Jays (13:10 - 16:42) Diamondbacks/Brewers (16:43 - 20:59) Phillies/Marlins (21:27 - 26:09) MLB News (26:10 - 38:02) Playoff brackets (38:03 - 41:57) Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwa…

This week, Justin and Kait are joined by the host of the "Foul Territory" show, Scott Braun. They discuss: Scott's career in broadcasting (3:19 - 23:38) Foul Territory & baseball media (23:39 - 42:43) Current MLB topics (42:43 - 59:13) Rapid fire (59:14 - 1:13:17) Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping …

This week, Justin and Kait are back to discuss: Orioles clinching a playoff spot (3:18 - 13:35) Comeback players of the year predictions (13:36 - 18:08) Rays new stadium (18:09 - 22:43) Will Sammon Interview starts at 22:45 Max Scherzer/Justin Verlander relationship (23:23 - 26:10) Mets culture (26:11 - 29:43) Pete Alonso rumors (29:44 - 32:11) Met…

This week, Justin is joined by 3x recurring guest Eric Arditti of Barstool Sports to talk Orioles and look ahead to the playoffs. John Means' return (2:27 - 5:45) Orioles rotation and bullpen talk (5:46 - 17:42) Felix Bautista injury (17:43 - 25:58) Orioles playoff opponent (25:59 - 28:46) Mike Trout to the Orioles? (28:47 - 31:32) Sponsors- The Of…

This week, Justin and Kait discuss: Mike Trout speaks out + Anthony Rendon vs. the media (7:20 - 18:30) NL Wild Card preview (18:40 - 29:13) Say something nice about the Royals (29:44 - 33:37) Yankees youth movement (33:45 - 39:30) The standing ovation effect (39:31 - 44:22) Sponsor- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen…

This week, Justin and Kait are joined by the inspiration of and the director for the new baseball movie, "The Hill." They discuss: The reactions to the film (0:48 - 4:49) Rickey's inspirational story (4:50 - 15:15) Bringing Rickey's story to the big screen (15:16 - 32:23) "The Hill" is out now in theaters everywhere. Find showtimes near you. Sponso…

This week, Justin and Kait discuss: Pete Alonso and the Mets (1:25 - 7:50) Buying or selling headlines (7:51 - 37:49) Sponsor- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlong…

This week, Justin and Kait are joined by 2x recurring guest and friend of the podcast, Tampa Bay Rays Outfielder Josh Lowe. They talk: Facing his brother Nathaniel (2:10 - 9:12) Josh's great season at the plate (9:13 - 20:58) Platoons (20:59 - 23:52) 2023 Rays (23:53 - 29:04) Playing in the AL east (29:05 - 32:22) Rapid fire (32:23 - 44:16) Sponsor…

This week, Justin and Kait discuss: Jose Ramirez/Tim Anderson fight fallout (3:25 - 11:21) Yankees bad week (11:22 - 26:03) Kevin Brown suspended (26:04 - 34:02) Trea Turner & the Phillies (34:30 - 42:42) Angels post-deadline (43:07 - 49:43) Diamondbacks' slump (49:49 - 53:26) Rangers post-deadline (53:27 - 56:54) Mets post-deadline (56:55 - 1:03:1…

This week, Justin and Kait are joined by 3x recurring guest and friend of the podcast, Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks. Pete's time at Mizzou (2:39 - 11:12) What's it's like getting traded mid-season (11:19 - 20:17) Traveling and playing in the AL east (20:18 - 29:28) 2023 Rays (29:29 - 36:02) Pete's Raynaud's Syndrome (36:03 - 38:34) Pete's post-game …

This week, Justin and Kait preview the trade deadline and talk: Which teams are selling (3:48 - 6:12) The Angels trade deadline decisions (6:21 - 19:14) Yankees trade deadline (20:47 - 26:16) Orioles trade deadline (26:17 - 31:27) Reds trade deadline (31:28 - 33:37) Trade deadline predictions (34:05 - 48:27) Palette clenser stories (48:28 - 57:32) …

This week, Justin and Kait are joined by Cubs reliever Anthony Kay to discuss: Anthony's Long Island roots (1:09 - 4:50) High school baseball and playing at UConn (4:50 - 7:41) "Long Island swagger" and umpire stories (7:42 - 11:02) Pitching repertoire and draft day stories (11:03 - 14:53) Mets minor league stories and being traded to Toronto (14:5…

This week, Justin and Kait are joined by 7-year MLB veteran pitcher Jacob Turner to talk: Jacob's early baseball career (0:52 - 5:18) Younger players seeking the advice of veterans (5:19 - 10:00) Old school vs. new school (10:01 - 12:00) Scott Boras and the Boras Corp (12:03 - 15:44) Detroit Tigers memories (15:45 - 18:23) The different managers Ja…

This week, Justin and Kait discuss: Alek Manoah's rough outing (:48 - 4:11) Wander Franco's benching (4:19 - 9:54) MLB London series (9:55 - 17:57) Padres struggles (18:10 - 28:02) Yankees talk (28:30 - 37:18) Aaron Hicks is good (37:18 - 41:47) Anthony Volpe update (41:48 - 45:40) Mets struggles (45:41 - 52:15) Say something nice about (52:20 - 55…

This week, Brian returns to the podcast and joins Justin and Kait to discuss: Brian's time in Korea (2:30 - 25:50) Astros/Dodgers slump (26:40 - 29:57) NL West (29:58 - 32:34) Cincinnati Reds "America's Team" (32:35 - 39:30) Yankees struggles (39:45 - 54:56) Henry Davis' Pirates debut (54:57 - 58:31) Shohei Ohtani's dominance (58:32 - 1:00:38) Fina…

This week, Justin and Kait are joined by New York Yankees bullpen catcher Collin Theroux. The trio discusses: OK State baseball and the College World Series (1:41 - 3:57) Collin's bay area roots and playing in the A's system (3:58 - 10:33) Collin's defense behind the plate and the mental side of catching (10:34 - 13:27) Collin's day-to-day responsi…

This week, Justin and Kait discuss: Alek Manoah being sent down (4:27 - 10:10) Jacob deGrom to have Tommy John (10:11 - 16:48) Aaron Hicks' hot start in Baltimore (16:55 - 22:21) Anthony Volpe's struggles (22:24 - 27:14) MLB All-Star ballots (27:50 - 38:34) Big four shortstops (38:40 - 41:36) MLB team win projections (41:41 - 45:06) Say something n…