Around the Lumber Yard: Official Podcast of The Clinton LumberKings

Playoffs, Awards & Thank You - 2025 Season Finale

In part two, of the season finale, Andrés Tejeda and Chris Mickelson chat about the Western Conference Final, announce player awards and say their final thank-you's and goodbyes to end the 2025 season. The emotions will be felt in this episode, so grab your favorite LumberKings fans and enjoy the final piece of our look Around the Lumber Yard before we close it up for the offseason! Recorded: August 26, 2025 Location: Clinton, IA Music: Sport Rock by Soundridemusic Directed by: Andrés Tejeda Produced by: Andrés Tejeda

Chopping Up the Year - 2025 Season Finale

In part one, of a two part season finale episode, Andrés Tejeda and Chris Mickelson chat about the final regular season games of 2025 as well as the LumberKings playoff run in the 2025 Prospect League Playoffs. Andrés and Chris also catch up with 3rd base coach, Trevor Burkhart and two of the three pitchers who participated in the Northwest Division Championship, JC Dermody and Tyler Welch. From heated rivalries, heart-stopping walk off wins and everything in-between, we hope you will enjoy part one of the season finale Around the Lumber Yard! Recorded: August 26, 2025 Location: Clinton, IA Music: Sport Rock by Soundridemusic Directed by: Andrés Tejeda Produced by: Andrés Tejeda

Here Comes the Home Stretch!

Welcome to the final regular season episode of Around the Lumber Yard! Your hosts, Andrés Tejeda & Chris Mickelson talk about the 3-4 week for the LumberKings as well as their home for the final 4 games of the regular season before Playoffs begin on August 1st with the Northwest Division Championship. The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp and Burlington Bees are still battling for the final spot in the 2nd half of the Northwest Division for the chance to play the LumberKings in the playoffs. All this and more on the final regular season episode of Around the Lumber Yard! Recorded: July 28, 2025 Location: Clinton, IA Music: Sport Rock by Soundridemusic Directed by: Andrés Tejeda Produced by: Andrés Tejeda

All-Stars, Rough Road, End of the Line

The 2025 Prospect League season is winding down, and there's a lot to unpack. This week, Andrés and Chris dive into the action with a full recap of the Prospect League All-Star Game — who represented the LumberKings and how they made their mark. Then, the conversation shifts to a challenging 1-3 road trip and what the team needs to bounce back in the final stretch. We also take a moment to highlight former LumberKings who heard their names called in the 2025 MLB Draft and celebrate the next chapter in their baseball journeys. With just over a week left in the regular season, the guys look ahead to what's still at stake, who needs to step up, and what fans can expect as the playoff picture starts to take shape. It’s a relaxed, informative, and fun episode packed with insight, stories, and plenty of LumberKings pride. Recorded: July 22, 2025 Location: Clinton, IA Music: Sport Rock by Soundridemusic Directed by: Andrés Tejeda Produced by: Andrés Tejeda

Into the All-Star Break

In this episode of Around the Lumber Yard, LumberKings broadcast producer, Kannon Wynkoop and on-field host, Chris Mickelson talk about this previous 5-1 week for the LumberKings as well as the All-Star game coming this week! We hope you enjoy this week's episode and the All-Star Break. Filmed: June 30, 2025Location: Clinton, IAMusic: Sport Rock by SoundridemusicDirected by: Andrés Tejeda & Kannon WynkoopProduced by: Andrés Tejeda