Zach Neal | Being Traded to the Dodgers, How Different MLB is in Japan League & Oakland Culture!

Zach Neal | Being Traded to the Dodgers, How Different MLB is in Japan League & Oakland Culture!

The crew welcomes Zach Neal to the show for an inspiring conversation about perseverance and the relentless pursuit of a big-league dream. Zach reflects on falling in love with baseball, aspiring to become a major leaguer, and climbing through the college ranks before discussing the business and investment side of the sport. He shares the grind of navigating the minor leagues, memorable moments playing alongside José Fernández, and earning his call-up with the Oakland Athletics. The conversation also covers his major league debut, leaving Oakland, rebuilding his career in Japan, facing the possibility of retirement, and ultimately returning to the big leagues through determination and resilience.

Noah Syndergaard | Jacob DeGrom Stories, Leaving the Mets, Pitching Decline & Returning to the Game!

The crew welcomes Noah Syndergaard to the show for an honest conversation about the highs and lows of a professional baseball career. Noah reflects on a controversial moment, growing up in Mansfield, Texas, and developing the velocity that made him one of baseball’s most feared pitchers. He discusses being drafted in 2010, grinding through the minor leagues, and making his major league debut with the New York Mets. The conversation covers the 2015 World Series, battles with Clayton Kershaw, the COVID season, rebuilding after injuries, returning to face the Mets with Philadelphia, and confronting the difficult reality of when the phone stops ringing—and whether retirement is next.

Bobby Witt Sr. | Nolan Ryan Stories, 2001 WS TRAGEDY, Sosa vs McGwire RIVALRY & Seeing His Son Play!

The crew welcomes baseball veteran Bobby Witt Sr. for a fascinating conversation about family, baseball history, and life in the big leagues. Bobby reflects on raising Bobby Witt Jr., finding inspiration at a young age, and representing his country in the Olympics. He discusses the World Baseball Classic, his path to the majors, and what it was like sharing a clubhouse with legends such as Nolan Ryan and Rickey Henderson. The conversation covers the home run era, the players' strike, whether the Dodgers are bad for baseball, memorable World Series runs, and the pride of watching Bobby Witt Jr. thrive in the majors before wrapping up with a rapid-fire segment.

Ian Kinsler | Facing Curt Schilling, Detroit Trade Shock, 2010 ALDS Game 5 & World Series Battles!

The crew sits down with Ian Kinsler for a deep dive into his remarkable baseball journey. Ian reflects on the beginnings of Warstic, growing up in Tucson, and learning the art of scouting and player development. He shares stories from his time at Missouri, grinding through the minor leagues, and getting the call to the majors from Buck Showalter. The conversation covers earning his first contract, becoming an All-Star, dealing with snubs, battling the Yankees, World Series heartbreak and triumph, Gold Glove success, representing his country in the World Baseball Classic and Olympic baseball, and ultimately calling it a career.

Brandon Workman | Miguel Cabrera Matchups, CRAZY Pedroia Stories, WORLD SERIES Run & Yankees RIVALRY

The crew welcomes Brandon Workman to the show for a fascinating look at the journey from amateur standout to World Series champion. Brandon reflects on his time in the minors, becoming a high school legend, and choosing the University of Texas. He shares the heartbreak of falling short in the College World Series, competing in the Cape Cod League, and ultimately deciding to begin his professional career with Boston. The conversation covers his major league call-up, the impact of the Boston Marathon bombing, the intensity of the Yankees–Red Sox rivalry, winning the 2013 World Series, overcoming Tommy John surgery, navigating adversity, and closing the chapter on his career.