Best Jim Callis Podcasts (2025)

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Recapping 2025 Arizona Fall League with Jim Callis 1:02:18

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:":This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.com Rundown [Intro] Recap of recent MLB transactions as the White Sox re-sign Derek Hill, but let Mike Tauchman, Tim Elko, and Cam Booser go. [3:42] One of the best friends of the show, Jim Callis of MLB.com joins to recap the Arizona Fall League. [6:53] Ho…

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Ep 190: Jim Lien - from One Night to 39 Years 42:12

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What started as a one-night gig in 1986 turned into a nearly 40-year tradition of good music, good people, and very good times. Back then, the school district needed a band for a levy victory party — and teacher/musician Jim Lien basically said, “Yeah, I know some folks.” He rounded up a crew of fellow educators who could sing or play (or, in some …

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Ep 193: The Uncrushable Spirit Behind Matt’s Place Foundation 49:40

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In this special episode, Ali & Callie sit down with Theresa Wild, co-founder of Matt’s Place Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting families facing the devastating challenges of ALS. Theresa shares the deeply personal story behind the foundation, the innovative housing solutions they’ve pioneered, and the community-driven mission that …

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Chicago White Sox 2026 ZiPS Projections with Dan Szymborski 1:04:25

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Guest: Dan Szymborski, FanGraphs Rundown [Intro] Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs.com joins the podcast to review the 2026 ZiPS projections. Where does ZiPS seeing the most improvement for the White Sox? What metric will be key for Colson Montgomery to make another leap forward in his de…

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Gratitude abounds 1:15:25

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There's so much to be grateful for in the prospect world and in this Thanksgiving week episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo dig into those things like it's a pumpkin pie. The duo list things they're grateful for in Pipeline-land, from the Arizona Fall League to the College World Series to the tireless efforts of (in no …

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Ep 192: Behind the Curtain at Lake City Playhouse, Jessica Peterson on Little Women 34:30

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Lake City Playhouse is bringing a beloved holiday classic to Coeur d’Alene with its production of “Little Women,” opening tonight and running through December 7. This heartwarming story filled with sisterhood, sacrifice, and timeless charm is the perfect way to ease into the spirit of the season. The show is directed by Jessica Peterson, a vibrant …

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White Sox turn in busy week after 40-man deadline 1:01:54

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox added Tanner McDougal and Duncan Davitt to their 40-man roster this week, and then made two additional trades. Audio from White Sox GM Chris Getz explaining the rationale of his decision-making, and Tanner McDougal expressing his excitement in b…

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Jonathan Mayo Reveals Which Minor League Prospects Upped their Stock in the Arizona Fall League 2025 24:59

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MLB Pipeline prospect analyst and reporter Jonathan Mayo visits the Jack Vita Show to recap the 2025 Arizona Fall League season. Jonathan has worked at MLB.com since 1999, and is the author of the 2023 book Smart, Wrong, and Lucky: The Origin Stories of Baseball's Unexpected Stars. The Arizona Fall League just wrapped up its 33rd season, with the S…

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AFL Wrapup & Roster Ramblings (Guest: Max Anderson) 1:24:53

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In the latest Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo & Jason Ratliff put a bow on the just-concluded Arizona Fall League season. They recap the playoffs and the award winners before Jim interviews AFL batting champion Max Anderson (Tigers). Then they shift their focus to difficult roster decisions teams faced as they finalized their 40-man ros…

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Catching Up From 2025 GM Meetings 1:00:42

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Sox Machine is also helping with the South Side Food Drive to raise donations for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Every $1 donated is worth three meals. You can join the virtual food drive by donating at this link: https://myfooddrives.org/team/782427 Rundown [Intro] Tuesday, N…

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Ep 191: Brian Crain’s Musical Journey 43:36

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Brian Crain is an American pianist and composer whose music has been streamed more than six billion times. Born in Hollywood, Brian grew up creating melodies by ear—often whistling tunes he made up on the spot. His father was an award-winning educational filmmaker, and Brian spent part of his youth helping with film projects, which sparked his inte…

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Reporting from the 2025 MLB GM Meetings 1:01:00

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law and South Side Food Drive. Need personal injury law help? Visit ankinlaw.com. The South Side Food Drive has now raised more than $20,000. To join, visit https://myfooddrives.org/team/782427 Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox introduce Derek Shomon as their new hitting coach. Audio from Chris Getz and Will V…

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AFL homestretch and Rookies of the Year (Guest: Tommy White) 1:17:46

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It's the final week of the Arizona Fall League and that was the focus for much of this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff broke down all the action from last weekend's Fall Stars Game and discussed contenders for the league's awards, from MVP to breakout player. Then Jonathan sat down with A's infield prospect …

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White Sox Hire New Pitching Coach in Zach Bove 54:57

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Sox Machine is also helping with the South Side Food Drive to raise donations for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Every $1 donated is worth three meals. You can join the virtual food drive by donating at this link: https://myfooddrives.org/team/782427 Rundown [Intro] Chicago Wh…

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More Fall (Classic and League) talk (Guest: Dante Nori) 1:28:58

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On the latest edition of the Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff put a bow on the recently completed World Series by recapping the drama and the many heroes on both sides. Next up are discussions of the Rookie of the Year finalists, the always perilous long-term rookie rankings (Roman Anthony vs. Nick Kurtz!) and the Gold …

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37: Moloch 2:05:49

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It's "toxic masculinity ahoy!" this time as our intrepid outlaws fetch up on the planet of 1970s blokes. Ben Steed inflicts upon us another misogynistic smorgasbord in which a bunch of unreconstructed males terrorise the winsome women of Sardos. But who is the real power behind the organisation? Why does he look like that (budget considerations asi…

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Ep 189: Dancing with Heritage: Kultura de Filipino Dance Company 38:54

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We’re joined by Gatieh Nacario and Anna Caldwell, founders of the Kultura de Filipino Dance Company — a passionate, independent Filipino cultural dance company in Spokane dedicated to preserving and showcasing the beauty of their heritage through authentic performances. More than just a dance group, Kultura de Filipino is committed to artistic exce…

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2025/26 Offseason Plan Project Kickoff 1:23:45

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Sox Machine is also helping with the South Side Food Drive to raise donations for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Every $1 donated is worth three meals. You can join the virtual food drive by donating at this link: https://myfooddrives.org/team/782427 [3:20] The…

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A World Series Classic, Plus AFL Musings (Guest: Daniel Espino) 1:01:04

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Our Pipeline Podcast hosts still have a little gas left in the tank after an epic 18-inning World Series contest, and Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff begin by discussing the Game 3 thriller featuring typical heroes (Freedie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani) and one we never saw coming (Will Klein). After that, they shift their focus to the Arizon…

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Why is Bunting So Hard for MLB Players? Are Playoff Teams Bunting TOO MUCH? 51:55

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Our Seattle sports guy Mario Lanza (creator of the Funny 115, Survivor: Historian Podcast and Staff Picks Movie Podcast) returns to the Jack Vita Show to lament the end of the 2025 Seattle Mariners season, as the Mariners were eliminated from playoff contention last Monday night. Where did the M's go wrong, and what needs should they address this w…

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2025 Infielders Offseason Review 58:00

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Thoughts on the World Series as it heads to Los Angeles tied one game apiece. Early on it seems clear that the Toronto Blue Jays have to get to the Dodgers bullpen earlier. With how the starting pitching stacks up, can the Blue Jays win at least one game in LA to get…

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Ep 188: The JACC: 20 Years of Art in Post Falls 32:18

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For over 20 years, the Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, also known as The JACC, has brought the Post Falls community together through the transformative power of the arts. What began as a mission to save a historic building has blossomed into a thriving hub where creativity, connection, and culture flourish in the heart of Post Falls. Darla Dreyer h…

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2025 Catchers and Outfielders Offseason Review 1:13:40

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] James Fegan is back and shares his experience of running the Chicago Marathon. [7:05] Our World Series preview as Seattle suffers another heartbreak, George Springer's big moment, Shohei Ohtani coming off one of the best performances ever, Vlad Guerrero Jr. crushing …

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Fall classics... in Arizona (Guest: Walker Janek) 1:17:22

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While the baseball world understandably has much of its focus on the impeding World Series, the MLB Pipeline crew has been keeping tabs on the other exciting action in the Arizona Fall League. Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff spent the bulk of this week's episode digging into the AFL, from top performances from Pirates sluggers Esmerlyn…

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#178 Allyce Fogule-Logue: Heaven's Ache 19:16

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Send us a text We live in a culture that numbs pain instead of naming it. When life unravels through loss, trauma, or burnout, we’re often told to “move on,” “stay positive,” or “just have more faith.” But what if the way forward isn’t denial—it’s lament? In this episode, pastor and writer Allyce Fogle-Logue joins us to talk about her new book Heav…

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2025 Offseason Starting Pitching Review 1:01:10

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox starting pitching staff had a 4.39 ERA, which ranked 21st in MLB. However, the starters FIP of 4.89 ranked 29th in MLB. So if the rotation pulled off a minor miracle carrying a better ERA with minimal defensive improvement, what did we like abou…

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Ep 187: Making Waves with Ripple Dance Company 41:43

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We sit down with Crystal Bain, Owner and Artistic Director, and Jessie Tulleners, Assistant Artistic Director of Ripple Dance Company — the first and only professional contemporary-modern dance company in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Founded by Crystal, Ripple Dance Company gives advanced and professional-level dancers the opportunity to continue their ar…

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2025 Offseason Bullpen Review 55:22

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] A few thoughts on the League Championship series. It seems like Milwaukee could be in big trouble heading to Los Angeles. Meanwhile, after a big Game 3 win in Seattle, could Toronto steal another game to send the series back to Canada? [10:50] The Bullpen Review is t…

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The Fall League is underway (Guest: Max Muncy) 1:01:39

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Despite uncharacteristic rainouts wreaking some havoc on Week 1 of the Arizona Fall League, there was plenty of action to discuss for Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff on this week's episode. They talked about the Hitter and Pitcher of the Week as well as some other standout performers from the first set of games before Jim chatted with A…

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Dave Sims Weighs in on Historic Seattle Mariners' Playoff Run, New York Yankees' ALDS Loss 40:54

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Dave Sims spent 18 seasons as the lead play-by-play broadcaster for the Seattle Mariners, calling M's games on both television and radio. Last winter, he accepted a new job, as the radio voice of the New York Yankees, having lived in New York for over 40 years. In his first year away from Seattle, the Mariners clinched their first trip to the Ameri…

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2025 Championship Series Preview 59:21

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Congrats to James Fegan for completing the Chicago Marathon [4:47] Championship Series Preview: Can Andrew Vaughn continue to be Milwaukee's hero in the postseason? [16:59] ALCS Preview: Blue Jays vs. Mariners - How Toronto focused on improving bat speed helped them …

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Ep 186: The Inland Northwest Opera, Up Close and Unforgettable 39:58

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Established in 2003, Inland Northwest Opera brings world-class talent to our region while providing a stage for local professionals to share their artistry with an engaged and inspired community. Mike Bullard, board member, volunteer, and performer, talks to us about this valuable organization and its return thanks to some passionate folks in our c…

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How Power Ages with Travis Sawchik 35:00

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Best of luck to James Fegan who is running the Chicago Marathon this weekend! [2:00] MLB Postseason recap as the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers advance to their respective Championship Series. We've got two Game 5's as Tarik Skubal takes the ball for Detro…

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2025 Arizona Fall League Preview | Jim Callis Reveals Which Top Minor League Prospects to Watch For 29:26

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MLB Pipeline prospect analyst and reporter Jim Callis returns to the Jack Vita Show, to preview the 2025 Arizona Fall League. Jim has been covering prospects for over 35 years. In today's episode, he shares some stories from previous years at the Arizona Fall League. He gives a quick rundown of what fans can expect from AFL, and why they should fol…

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Rookies In The Spotlight (Guest: Kevin McGonigle) 1:02:08

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#177 Kelly McCuaig: Good Guilt 34:25

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By Callie and Rosario Picardo

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White Sox Coaching Changes and 2025 Roster Quiz 1:08:30

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Catching up on White Sox news, lots of changes on the coaching front, including pitching coach Ethan Katz. What was the driver for not renewing contracts? [6:23] How do we assess Ethan Katz's tenure as pitching coach? [12:46] Are we surprised the White Sox didn't hol…

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No. 908: Mariners vs Tigers 38:24

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Aaron Goldsmith and Gary Hill preview the ALDS series between the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLB.com

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Ep 185: The fabulous Junk2Funk is back! 34:13

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The fabulous Junk2Funk is back for Lucky #13! We sat down with event MC Shannon Irwin and artist/model Brooke Wood for a lively chat about this wildly popular event happening Saturday, October 18. Junk2Funk isn’t just a fashion show — it’s a “trashion” extravaganza! Every outfit on the runway is crafted from at least 80% recycled or repurposed mate…

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From prospect to postseason 1:16:38

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In this week's episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo dive into the about-to-begin MLB postseason as only the Pipeline crew can, by looking at how each of the 12 postseason teams constructed their rosters, highlighting the Guardians' homegrown-heavy squad and how teams like the Mariners and Brewers have relied on trades t…

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Goodbye, 2025 Season 1:16:01

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] A big thank you to our supporters at Sox Machine for following the 2025 season with us. [5:08] Colson Montgomery delivered a season highlight with his go-ahead two run home run vs. Washington. [9:31] Shane Smith finishes 2025 on a very strong note by pitching a gem i…

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Ep 184: WAXfest at Stylus Wine and Vinyl 37:02

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It was such a treat to chat with Robby French, co-owner of Stylus, and Paul Irwin, vinyl DJ extraordinaire, about their upcoming event: WAXfest, happening Sunday, October 5, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. WAXfest will be the area’s very first record and vendor fair, transforming the Stylus parking lot at 2605 N 4th Street in Coeur d’Alene into a lively hu…

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Last Call for 2025 1:00:45

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [INTRO] The Chicago White Sox slide in September has been disheartening. After starting 8-2, the White Sox are 1-11 in their last 12 games. What gives? Why did things suddenly turn sour for the White Sox? [8:12] Series Preview: Washington Nationals [11:19] What's left to pla…

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Wrapping Up The Minor League Season 1:03:57

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With the Minor League season coming to an end, Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra and Jason Ratliff focus on the top performances of 2025 in the latest Pipeline Podcast. They begin by breaking down the candidates for Hitting Prospect of the Year (Konnor Griffin/Pirates, Kevin McGonigle/Tigers, J.J. Wetherholt/Cardinals) and Pitching Prospect of the Year (Grif…

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No. 907: Houston Sweep 32:10

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The Mariners sweep the Astros on the road with a chance to clinch a postseason, division and then the second seed at home versus Colorado. We chat with Ryan Divish, Daniel Kramer and Adam Jude about what they saw in Houston. We will also chat about Cal Raleigh’s season and what makes this M’s team different. We will also visit with Buster Olney abo…

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Live from White Sox Home 2025 Finale 51:54

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. The Chicago White Sox hosted a podcast row for their home 2025 season finale. Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox Director of Player Personal, Gene Watson, joins Josh Nelson to talk about the 2025 season. What his highlight of the year was, how Watson and Jim Thome help with draft eff…