Best TheBaseballBiz Podcasts (2025)

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Make Me Commissioner - Jane Leavy - Loving the Game & Making it Better 2:08:27

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Breakfast with 2 friends from Brooklyn, Joe Torre & Sandy Koufax, they unlocked what was different in the game today – That’s the story Positive Vibe with Rays new owners , Cosgrove, Zalupski & Babby No rule for “Caring about what you buy” Too much inventory with 165 games Build love in the game with Little League Empty seats in the playoff games T…

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Ken Babby's success, Sternberg's Legacy, & Stadium Design talk with Yale students 38:05

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Mat and analyst Mark dive into a big week for Tampa Bay baseball fans as the Rays transition to new ownership and the future of the franchise begins to take shape. Pumpkin spice & postseason baseball: Reflecting on Stu Sternberg’s era: Dropping the “Devil” & building consistent winning seasons. Iconic Rays moments: Evan Longoria’s homer, Brosseau v…

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Tip of the Cap to Stu, Congrats to Lou, ABS & new owner on the way 52:40

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 🎉 Lou Schiff’s Big News - Lou Schiff welcoming a new family member!Mark & Mat share their excitement and well wishes for the Schiff family.  📚 Lou’s Book: Hall of Fame Players Who Became Lawyers Discussion on Lou’s latest book featuring Hall of Famers like Tony La Russa who also pursued law. Which current MLB players might make good lawyers or j…

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Rays Closing, Biscuits Rising & a "Clean Slate" - RaysUp 51:05

21d ago51:05

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Rays Season Wrap-Up RaysUp Rays fall out of playoff contention but improve draft position Phillies clinch NL East; Brewers, Dodgers, Blue Jays all in tight division races Glass-half-full outlook as younger players gain valuable experience under pressure Spotlight on Montgomery Biscuits in the Southern League playoffs Homer Bush Jr., Ledbetter, Brod…

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RaysUp Mariners Etsy Witch, Rays Medicine Man & Hot Rods 40:11

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Season Perspective Shift Reflects on changing expectations — from World Series hopes to just aiming for .500. The Rays’ season to running with a persistent side stitch: fatigue, inconsistency, and frustration. Hitting Development Concerns Rays’ persistent issue developing hitters in the minors. Lack of homegrown impact bats compared to players like…

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RaysUp Junior Caminero - 40 HR & a visit to LLWS with Chris 58:33

1M ago58:33

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BaseballBiz On Deck – Rays & Junior Caminero Rising Rays rebound to reach .500, winning 8 of last 10 games Mariners series pivotal in reigniting playoff hopes Roster shakeups pay dividends: Carson Williams’ call-up sparks momentum Tristan Gray contributes key hits Josh Lowe heating up after struggles Junior Caminero shines: Hits 40th HR of the seas…

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RaysUp the Future is Now & the Florida Bolts head to Barclay 55:52

1M ago55:52

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Reflection on Tony Saladino – Tampa Baseball icon Tampa Bay Rays Youth movement: Carson Williams – first MLB home run, strong defensive presence, potential long-term answer at shortstop Ian Seymour – lefty starter showing promise Everson Pereira – solid defense, working into outfield rotation Brian Van Belle – strong Durham performance, early succe…

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Mike Baluja shares Music & Baseball stories from West Tampa 32:32

2M ago32:32

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Mark welcomes guest Mike Baluja, who Mark calls, Mr. West Tampa” Baluja businessman, songwriter, and baseball historian. Conversation centers on the Little League World Series and the rich baseball history of West Tampa. The Alessi Bakers baseball team & Joe Magadan The rise and changes of West Tampa Little League since the 1960s. Community roots i…

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LLWS, Tampa Bay Rays Player Development, & Winter Leagues 49:26

2M ago49:26

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Wild Florida weather playing baseball during Hurricane season. Shane McClanahan injury – look back at his original early playoff usage, and comparisons to Mark Prior’s career. Pitching depth – AAA arms, Forrest Whitley & Brian Van Belle, as possible support for the Rays’ future. Late season debuts can create high-stakes stress for pitchers. Little …

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RaysUp - Caminero kills it & Kelsie Whitmore goes Bananas 49:40

2M ago49:40

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Tampa Bay Rays turning on a dime Rays now 4.5 spots out of the Wild Card Swapping spots with the Angels Shane Baz & Mike Trout face off Rays getting momentum – Chris Morel after 6 SO’s hits a Home Run Junior Caminero 2 Home Runs Griffin Jax bases bases loaded & then strikes out 3 Will Jax be a future Rays closer Shane Baz started strong September i…

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MLB Trade Deadline dust settles - Who's New - Tampa Bay Rays - Trades Part 2 34:29

2M ago34:29

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Griffin Jax comes on Taj Bradley traded Twins are Kryptonite to Rays during Trade Deadlines Fans should be ecstatic - keeping Brandon Lowe, Pete Fairbanks & Yandy Diaz Rays gave up 3 pieces for a catcher Expected Tristan Gray was going to be called up Dealing Jose Cabaellero to the Yankees not happy to see his speed moving to New York Love for the …

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MLB Trade Deadline, Tampa Bay Rays - Part 1 - PTBNL? 1:00:01

2M ago1:00:01

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Danny Jansen moves but still sits on the bench for one last game to back up Thaiss Imagine marketing promotion if Taylor Walls performed as catcher backup after Jansen’s move Will Rays continue to pay Fairbanks $6 million next year if they cannot find a suitable trade? Would the Rangers pick up Tracking Jhoan Duran Johnny DeLuca returns with some o…

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Tampa Bay Rays,“Speed Doesn't Slump” Pitching Relief & AL East 59:46

3M ago59:46

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Carson Mead - Hot in AAA lets see what you can do – Future 30/30 guy Moving Taylor Walls to Shortstop and would be very attractive to other teams Chandler Simpson, Jake Mangum & Carson Williams speed “Speed doesn't slump” - John Gibbons Rays picking taller players – Glasnow, Snell Taller pitchers “don’t have as much lag between the push and the lan…

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It's Women In Baseball Week, celebrating history, events & playing today with Ryan Woodward 33:35

3M ago33:35

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Ryan Woodward, founder of Women in Baseball Week & Women’s Baseball Heritage Trail Increasing awareness of Women’s Baseball St. Louis Cardinals became the first MLB team to participate publicly in Women in Baseball Week. Honoring Rockford Peach, Sue Parsons-Zipay of the AAGPBL Sue continued to promote girls & women in baseball through the American …

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Rays Draft Strategies, All Star Game, New Owner & Thank you Sue Zipay 44:36

3M ago44:36

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All-Star game Junior Caminero came in 2nd to Cal Raleigh in Home Run Derby 2025 All Star game was entertaining Clayton Kershaw mic’ed up on the mound Let’s mic up the 3rd & 1st base coaches for every game 3 Rays at the game, Drew Rasmussen, Jonathan Aranda & Junior Caminero Rasmussen history of 3x arm injuries & he continues to play a great game AB…

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Level Ump with Greta Langhenry - supporting Women in Umpiring 39:25

3M ago39:25

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Greta Langhenry, President & Co-Founder of Level Ump Growth with women in sports Loss of Sue Zipay, AAAGPBL, All-Girls Baseball, All Women’s Tournament, Rockford Peach Sue also made sure that her tournament had all women officiating the All Women’s Baseball Tournament Greta’s love of the game Bridging generations of the love of the game with her Da…

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Tampa Bay Rays All-Stars Aranda, Caminero & Lowe & Women's Baseball energized 47:17

3M ago47:17

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Rays facing the Detroit Tigers Jake Mangum has Joey Wendle energy and commitment Arozarena & Siri had a lackadaisical approach & sometimes spotty Mangum, Chandler Simpson & Meisner showing up with strong rookie performances Veterans energized by the rookie players 22 year-old, Junior Caminero hit 22 Home Runs 6th & 7th hitters hitting above 300 Ray…

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Tony Ciccarello & West Tampa Little League World Series + Rays & AL East update 43:39

3M ago43:39

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AL East Tightens up at the top, Yankees, Blue Jays & Rays Quiz: Which Living Legend has 1,000 wins as a player & 1,800 plus wins Tony Ciccarello, a West Tampa native with deep baseball roots, talks about the role of baseball in the West Tampa community, where it’s woven into the local culture and heritage. Excitement of Baseball in Tampa with the R…

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Rays Keep Rolling – March to ALCS & World Series - RaysUp 50:50

4M ago50:50

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Rays continue to win series: Mets, Tigers, & a strong start against the Royals. Cincinnati Reds’ Chase Burns strikes out the Yankees' top batters in the first inning. Chandler Simpson is back in the majors, though his defensive growth remains key 2021 Rays roster that won 100 games - who remains Contrasts between veterans like Clayton Kershaw & pla…

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RaysUp - New Team Owners on the Horizon - What will it mean? 42:24

4M ago42:24

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New ownership of the Tampa Bay Rays on the horizon Florida Developer, Patrick Zalupski – Jacksonville Real Estate Developer, Dream Finders Homes Ken Babby - Founder & CEO, Fast Forward Sports Group & Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp – Triple A team for the Miami Marlins & the Akron RubberDucks – Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians an informed an…

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RaysUp – Tampa Bay Rays prepping for Trade Deadline 44:31

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Saving the World 1 person at a time Fires in Canada – Canada Firefighters from Australia & the US aiding Canada as the fires in Manitoba continue. Alli Schroder, 2-time World Cup bronze medalist with Team Canada is a wildfire firefighter Tampa Hurricanes and FEMA director does not recognize that Hurricane season Exciting Times in Tampa – Evan Longo…

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RaysUp - Tampa Bay Rays - Zach Littel, Taj Bradley & Kevin Cash 35:44

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Amazing performances by Zach Little & Taj Bradley Taylor Walls Fiery exchange with Umpire Ha-Seong Kim struggling in Minors Chandler Simpson goes down & Jake Mangum returns to Rays lineup Love those Lowe & Lowe boys Houston Astros with Hunter Brown Baseball America, – Top 100 review Cooper Kinney, Theo Gillen, AL East – Yankees World Series path fo…

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Kevin Boles, Manager of the Montgomery Biscuits, Developing Talent for the Majors 53:43

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Kevin Boles, Montgomery Biscuits Manager has a 25 year career in baseball First game as manager with 2 special players; Adrian Gonzalez & Miguel Cabrera John Boles, Kevin’s dad a great mentor Boston Red Sox in Pawtucket the “31st major league team” a great place to see the future of players working up to the major league team How to balance Player …

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Bullying increasing in Women's Sports discussion with 4 USAWNT Baseball Champions 37:06

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Tamara Holmes, Veronica Alvarez, Malaika Underwood & Alex Oglesby, Champions of the USAWNT Women's Baseball team, discuss the increase in bullying & pushing out of young girls in baseball Talking groups with young players at MLBDevelops Trailblazers uncovered more on how young girls are being pushed off teams & encountering bullying Climate of bull…

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RaysUp - Fall at Citrus Series with Marlins, Rise against Astros & MLB Rivalry Week 52:08

5M ago52:08

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Mat’s World Series Dream Mark Thanks the USAWNT players who were on the show to discuss bullying young girls in baseball Rays lose Marlins series Rays feeling like Super Dave on a Roller Coaster Marlins, Cal Quantrill pitches the first Immaculate Inning of the year. 9 pitches – 9 strikes Pedro Martinez style Immaculate Inning would include 1 Hit By…

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RaysUp Evan Longoria Returns to Retire as a Tampa Bay Ray 58:11

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Reflecting on show with Dodgers Announcer Tim Neverett https://bit.ly/3YNsZLJ Firings of Pirates, Derek Shelton & Rockies, Bud Black Evan Longoria trade away from the Rays left several fans upset, others saw an opportunity for Evan Fans had to realize that with the Rays we should not expect anything permanent Evan returns with a 1-day contract with…

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Tim Neverett, A view from the Broadcast Booth - Dodgers 52:04

5M ago52:04

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Tim announced his first professional baseball game at the age of 19 Filling out index cards for Chicago Cubs and Montreal Expos draft First broadcast was with a Pirates minor league and he was paid $25 Tim’s eldest son, worked his way up from single A to AAA baseball announcing and also UNLV football & basketball Anniversary of Pirates “Take Your K…

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Phil Terrano, MLBPA Agent & the future of Youth Baseball - Moneyball? 48:12

5M ago48:12

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Special guest, MLBPA Agent, Phil Terrano visits as we discuss how the love of money is encroaching on the love of the game. Quick Look at MLB Rankings, Mets leading the pack with .700 Winning percentage. AL East – Orioles suffering challenges with young players Phil Terrano joins the show live from a youth baseball field Travis Jankowski – had a lo…

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RaysUp - Last in AL East - Catching up behind the plate 44:58

6M ago44:58

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Early in season at bottom of AL East Baltimore Orioles & Cincinnati Reds – O’s lose 24 to 2 Not Charlie Morton’s Day Wrexham A.F.C. comparison Max Fried is bringing the fire – almost No-Hitter Catchers & Pitcher Battery Catcher value measurements Arm Strength Pop Time – Caught Stealing Blocking Framing Pitcher not shaking off calls from catcher, Ya…

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Rays Outfield brought to you by the letter M - Montes, Mangum, Morel & Misner 42:56

6M ago42:56

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Rays Monday night melee with the Red Sox 16 – 1 win Jonathan Aranda & Camerron Misner – setting the tone for the game Misner - 2 Home Runs in that game Jake Mangum on the bases Shane Baz on the mound with 11 K’s did stayed strong even through long time between innings Trevor Story’s glove Rays most productive outfield in MLB even without Arozarena …

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Meggie Meidlinger - Baseball Architect & USAWNT Baseball Sportswoman of the Year 25:19

6M ago25:19

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Celebrating Jackie Robinson Day with USAWNT Baseball pitcher & Architect, Meggie Meidlinger Look back at Meggie & the USAWNT Women’s team history Meggie’s love of baseball and architecture blended together Work completed on UGA's Baseball Facilities – Foley Field – Athens GA Architectural Planning & finding solutions Bullpen and Pitching Lab Design…

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RaysUp - Maddon at the Museum, Torpedo Bats a new PED, George Steinbrenner Field, 1:09:51

6M ago1:09:51

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Josh Weaver, curator for the Tampa Baseball Museum Joe Maddon book signing event at museum - https://bit.ly/4iUXeYK The New Trop or George Steinbrenner Field Rays rent to Yankees = medium level player for the Yanks Licking the railings at Steinbrenner Field The Critchfields Steinbrenner Field feels like Spring Training New players have a familiar f…

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Tampa Bay Rays @ George Steinbrenner - Yankees, O's, Jays & MLB DEI 53:44

7M ago53:44

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Tampa Jay experience at George Steinbrenner Field & $16 beer - https://bit.ly/3FJ2Zud Dodgers Mookie Betts extreme weight loss Joe Maddon & Rick Vaughn Event at Tampa Baseball Museum - https://bit.ly/4iUXeYK Could Players from Venezuela, Cuba & other countries be blocked from returning to US to play baseball What happens if they go to Canada to pla…

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Womens Baseball Heritage Trail with Ryan Woodward of IWBC 45:24

7M ago45:24

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Ryan Woodward - Project Coordinator with The International Women's Baseball Center (IWBC) IWBC sharing worldwide history of women in baseball Past Events include Baseball For All Nationals tournament, SABR, USA Women’s National Team visits, Baseball Clinics, Guest speakers on women in baseball Womens Baseball Heritage Trail map began in 2017 Planni…

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Jackie Robinson - Saving Arms - Spring Training - AL East predictions 43:47

7M ago43:47

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2 beautiful countries USA & Canada Jackie Robinson & DEI Jeff Passan and the DoD Will Jackie Robinson Day be cancelled Will Jackie’s #42 be retired to accommodate DEI Will Babe Ruth DoD response to ESPN MLB Tokyo Series Beer & Fries a priority over the at bats with Marquee Sports during the series Hometown players appreciated Shohei Ohtani walked S…

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Rays Stadium Frustration, New Owners? + Outlook & Injuries - RaysUP 44:24

7M ago44:24

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Tampa Smokers night at the Tampa Baseball Museum in Ybor with Joe Maddon & Larry Rothschild https://www.tampabaseballmuseum.org/ Rays Fans Stadium Fatigue Rays owner, Stu Sternberg's, past challenges with minority owners of Rays Stu's staunch support of community charities & representation with Pride Night & Heritage Nights. Some conservatives not …

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Neighbours, Friendship, and Baseball over a Cup of Coffee 46:54

7M ago46:54

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Baseball Author, Craig Calcaterra of Cup of Coffee visits the show Past interview on CBA & Ohtani Pete Rose to be pardoned Jackie Robinson – What is the way forward MLB, does what power wants Example of Rob Manfred & decision to pull the MLB All-Star game from Atlanta due to how the wind was blowing at the time How will the wind blow from Washingto…

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Boston Red Sox Spring Training wi/ Nat Gordo from Play Tessie 45:37

7M ago45:37

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Boston Red Sox - A New Energy in 2024 The dramatic shift in attitude and confidence Alex Cora's perspective: last year, they had to talk up their chances; this year, the roster speaks for itself. Questions around third base and second base positions. Potential role of Alex Bregman, Kristian Campbell, Vaughn Grissom, and David Hamilton. Rafael Dever…

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Blue Jays - Brent Cardy looks to the future of Vladdy Jr, Bo Bichette & Max Scherzer 48:40

7M ago48:40

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Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training & AL East Outlook Toronto Blue Jays Front Office Do You Miss Alex Anthopoulos? - "Every freaking day." Anthopoulos and Beeston were more transparent & connected with fans Atkins is more of a spokesperson, while Shapiro makes the decisions. Blue Jays' High Payroll & Poor Roster Management Payroll is around $271M, ma…

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Tampa Spring Training stories - Rick Vaughn 54:52

8M ago54:52

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Rick Vaughn’s book "Tampa Spring Training Tales," brings the past to life & opens up a wealth of enjoyable stories including the Chicago Cubs, Tampa Smokers, Reds, White Sox & Red Sox @ historic Plant & Al Lopez Fields Ted Williams, Wade Boggs, Jackie Robinson, Pete Rose and Al Lopez are just a few of the people we discuss this week on Florida Base…

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IWBC - Mission for Women in Baseball with Kat Williams & Leslie Heaphy - 43:40

8M ago43:40

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rebroadcast from Sept 2024 Guests: Leslie Heaphy & Kat Williams from the International Women’s Baseball Center share their stories and the mission of the IWBC MLB Develops - Trailblazer Series event at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex. Young girls learned from national champion players, followed by an engaging presentation by Leslie and Kat on …

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Spring Training, MLB Free Agents & Mookie gives advice 34:56

8M ago34:56

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Super Bowl & Baseball Season Kickoff: Mark is happy to see football season ending & baseball season beginning Mat shares his excitement for baseball despite the cold in Canada. Spring Training & Player Movements: Discussion on Pete Alonso’s contract situation with the Mets. Comparing Alonso’s deal to Blake Snell’s contract strategy. Mat's analysis …

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Joy, Bad Choices, Alonso, Bregman, Kiermaier & Science Fiction baseball 53:46

8M ago53:46

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Pitcher and Catcher Report HAIL TO THE CHIEF Mark’s bad date, No Uber, Grand Funk Railroad, Little Eva, Friends sacrificed an evening with Grand Funk Regrets for making the wrong decision and it’s impact on other Voices skewed – what about Jim Acosta Getting the Truth out v Corporate scripted & misleaded GroundNews points out the bias Gaggle of Oli…

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Lou Schiff - Attorneys in the Hall of Fame, Tony La Russa, fans in Japan & Marlins 1:04:49

8M ago1:04:49

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Author & Judge Lou Schiff joins Mat & Mark 28 years on the bench Mitchell Hamline School of Law Upcoming book: Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame Plans for Marlins games in LA and Milwaukee Visits to Japan and LA World Baseball Classic Caribbean baseball fans & attendance comparison with the Marlins Past Marlins stars (Yelich, Ozuna, Stanton, R…

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When Baseball Was Still Topps - Phil Coffin 44:41

9M ago44:41

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Baseball history through the lens of the 1959 Topps Baseball Card collection. Phil Coffin, looks back at 1959 through the history of the complete 1959 baseball card collection. He revisits baseball players, managers & stories with short entertaining essays Back in the Day Phil Coffin, Author & New York Times Editor Mark & Phil reflect on their earl…

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MLB beyond the Dodgers + Bring Pete Alonso back to Tampa Bay 45:56

9M ago45:56

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Executive Order – One Baseball – All-Americans Can the Rays bring Pete Alonso home Alonso would be a strong leader on the team & marketing asset for the Rays Past considerations with Freddie Freeman & Nelson Cruz The Return of Ozzie Timmons Competitive Balance between MLB teams Salary Caps & Floors Dodgers & the NL West Superteams Roki Sasaki signs…

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Bob Hope, Colorado Silver Bullets Women's Baseball, Journeys with Hank Aaron, & Ted Turner 50:55

9M ago50:55

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“Baseball can’t truly be America’s pastime if women are prohibited from playing.” – Bob Hope Bob Hope’s Baseball Career Journey: College student to Atlanta Braves employee Starting as an office assistant to Assistant PR Director Rising to PR Director at age 24 Memorable Moments with Hank Aaron: Close friendship with Hank Aaron Managing PR during Aa…

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Mat Germain's Top 50 Tampa Bay Rays Prospects - RaysUp 1:32:35

9M ago1:32:35

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Mat Germain's extensive research into the Tampa Bay Rays has given him the insight to discover & assess the Top 50 Prospects in their farm system. He shares with us the gems of the Rays and the keys to their future in this episode. Those who have followed Mat here and on Blue Sky know the success of his scouting skills and will be given a glimpse i…

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RaysUp - 2025 Drew Rasmussen, Carson Williams, Xavier Isaac plus Tito & the Reds 46:03

9M ago46:03

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Gratitude - Thank you to Canadians, including Mat Germain, for their contributions during hurricanes and wildfires in Florida and California. Excitement for upcoming 2025 Baseball Season Spring Training dates: Pitchers and Catchers Report: February 12, 2025. Truck Day: February 3, 2025 (celebrated by teams like the Boston Red Sox). Collegiate Baseb…

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5th Annual Goofy Gobbler Baseball Awards - Cold Leftovers with Brandon Noe 30:57

9M ago30:57

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Mark Corbett introduces Brandon Noe who has been organizing the Goofy Gobbler Awards for the past five years. Brandon reflects on how the awards started as a joke but have now grown into a prestigious tradition. The Goofy Gobblers aim to bring fun and humor to the sport, poking fun at various baseball-related antics. You can find Brandon on Twitter…