Rosters to Rings Podcast

Running the Reds with President of Baseball Ops Nick Krall

Cincinnati Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall joins the show to discuss his journey from living in a camper while working in Minor League Baseball to leading one of baseball’s most fascinating front offices. Nick reflects on his early days around the Moneyball-era Athletics, the mentors who shaped him, and what it takes to build and sustain a small market franchise in today’s game. Nick and Thad also dive into the realities of trading star players, building pitching depth in Cincinnati, navigating ownership conversations, drafting Hunter Greene, winning the 2024 MLB Draft Lottery, and the art of evaluating other organizations around the league. It’s an inside look at roster building, trades, scouting and leadership from one of baseball’s top executives.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Building Big League Bats with James Rowson

Coach James Rowson joins Rosters to Rings to break down the art and science of building a championship offense in the Bronx. Rowson sits down with Thad Levine to discuss the pressure that comes with coaching under the lights of New York Yankees. From clubhouse communication to helping elite hitters make adjustments at the highest level, and the added pressure of working with the players own hitting coaches, Rowson offers a rare inside look at what it takes to keep one of baseball’s most iconic lineups producing.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Brotherhood of the Rangers Years with Ron Washington

Ron Washington returns for Part 2 to relive the highs, heartbreak and brotherhood of the iconic Texas Rangers teams he managed alongside Jon Daniels and Thad Levine. Wash opens up about the 2009 season, the support he received from his clubhouse, the fearless mentality those Rangers teams carried, the pain of losing the 2011 World Series, and the relationships that defined his managerial career. Plus, stories on Cliff Lee, George W. Bush, Moneyball, Joe West and more. Thad also answers listener questions to cap off the show!   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Fundamentals with Ron Washington

In Part 1 of a two episode special, Ron Washington returns to familiar company, reuniting with his former Texas front office of Thad Levine and Jon Daniels. From his early days in the game to a 50-year career in the majors, Wash shares the stories, lessons, and edge that defined his path, while Thad and JD take you inside the hiring process that made him a cornerstone in Texas. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Bow Ties and Breaking News with Ken Rosenthal

Thad is joined by longtime MLB reporter and insider Ken Rosenthal for a wide-ranging conversation on his journey covering Major League Baseball, how he approaches Hall of Fame voting, and what it takes to land scoops in today’s fast-moving media landscape. They also break down the recent managerial firings in Boston and Philadelphia, revisit how Ken helped uncover the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal, and discuss why he believes a 2027 MLB lockout could be on the horizon.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.