Episode 1: Mike Smithson and the 1988 Boston Red Sox

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The baseball calendar opens with pitchers and catchers reporting early to spring training. What happens during these days? Koyie Hill, a catcher for Dodgers, Diamondbacks, Cubs, Marlins, and Phillies (2000-14), takes us behind the scenes.

Randy Jones and the 1976 National League Cy Young Award

In 2017, I chatted with Randy Jones to learn about his keys to success and what made him the best pitcher in the National League in 1976. In this episode, he shares some of his insights.

Dean Chance and the 1964 Cy Young Award

In 2014, I interviewed Dean Chance, winner of the 1964 Cy Young Award, to look back on his spectacular season, explore keys to success, and revisit highlights. This episode contains excerpts from that interview.

Bill Risley and the 1995 Seattle Mariners

In 2025, the Seattle Mariners won the American League Western Division and returned to the playoffs. Let's check in with the first time Seattle made a playoff run -- in 1995. Mariners pitcher Bill Risley looks back on the '95 season and shares his insights.

Episode 1: Mike Smithson and the 1988 Boston Red Sox

Learn the keys to Morgan's Magic when the 1988 Red Sox rebounded from fourth place with a 19-1 winning streak after Joe Morgan became manager at the All-Star break. Interview with Mike Smithson, an eight-year MLB pitcher, who played for Boston in 1988 and '89.