Ken Davidoff Talks Baseball Stories from “101 Lessons from the Dugout” + Mercedes Martinez on SportsBash

Peter Schwartz hosts another lively edition of SportsBash from Governor’s Comedy Club, covering the latest headlines across the New York sports world while welcoming two special guests with unique stories from baseball and professional wrestling.Veteran baseball writer Ken Davidoff joins the show to discuss his new book 101 Lessons from the Dugout. Davidoff shares insights from decades covering Major League Baseball, reflecting on memorable moments, personalities inside clubhouses, and the lessons the game teaches both on and off the field. Drawing on years covering the Mets, Yankees, and the broader baseball landscape, Davidoff offers perspective on what makes the sport’s culture so unique.Later in the show, professional wrestling star Mercedes Martinez stops by ahead of her appearance at the upcoming “Mercedes Rules” event on Long Island. Martinez talks about her journey through WWE, NXT, and AEW, what fans can expect from the show in Farmingville, and why she enjoys connecting with the next generation of wrestlers through training clinics and local events.The episode also includes the SportsBash Flash, where Peter reacts to the latest New York sports headlines, including the Jets placing the franchise tag on running back Breece Hall and the latest developments across the NHL and other local teams.Plus, the show highlights the Coach’s Collectibles Item of the Week, the SportsBash Media Poll Question, and details about the upcoming Marty Lyons Foundation NFL Draft Party, one of Long Island’s favorite annual sports charity events.