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Digging Deep: An Ortiz Squared Podcast
by Our Esquina
Welcome to Digging Deep, an Ortiz squared podcast with former Major League All-Star Russ Ortiz and columnist Jesus Ortiz. We’ll take you behind the scenes with athletes and sports writers to learn how they approach their jobs and what obstacles they’ve overcome on their journeys.
Episodes
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Mexico GM Rodrigo Lopez, the Spanish voice of the Diamondbacks.
In this episode, Mexico GM and Spanish voice of the Arizona Diamondbacks Rodrigo Lopez digs deep.
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Who is worthy of the baseball Hall of Fame?
Former MLB All-Star Russ Ortiz, veteran baseball columnist Jesus Ortiz, and MLB writer for Our Esquina Manuel Gomez discuss the 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Who is deserving of baseball's highest honor? On their final try, will Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds finally be voted in? And will…
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Boxing champs Raul Marquez and Giovanni Marquez are Digging Deep
In this episode, sportswriter Jesus Ortiz speaks with former Olympian and Boxing Champion Raul Marquez and his up-and-coming son Giovanni Marquez.
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Jesus Ortiz and Russ Ortiz Dig Deep into the 2021 ALCS
The Houston Astros are advancing to the American League Championship Series and manager Dusty Baker is one step away from the World Series. Jesus Ortiz and Russ Ortiz dig deep into Baker's previous postseason runs and more!
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Caridinals President of Baseball Ops John Mozeliak is Digging Deep
In this episode, St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak discusses his tenure with the team. How he's managed to keep a strong core and continues to field a competitive team.
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Pulitzer Pride with Marcio Sanchez and Julio Cortez
This year, two Latino photojournalists took home the famed Pulitzer Prize award for their work in photojournalism. Marcio Sanchez became the first Honduran and Julio Cortez the second Mexican ever to win the prize. In this virtual event, Sanchez and Cortez both detail their journey to become...
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Roy Oswalt visits Digging Deep
Former All-Star Roy Oswalt, one of the greatest pitchers in Astros history, discussed his career and his new restaurant ventures in Starkville, Miss. The Houston Astros legend and former two-time 20-game winner also called bull on the all the major league pitchers who claim they need Spider Tack...
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Ted Lasso's Cristo Fernandez (Danny Rojas) discusses career
As a child in Guadalajara, Mexico, Cristo Fernandez dreamed of playing professional soccer. He was on his way until a knee injury ended his career when he played for the University of Guadalajara Tecos' second division team. Fernandez turned his attention toward acting, working several jobs for...
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Francisco Romero Digs Deep with Russ and Jesus Ortiz
Acclaimed Astros Spanish language broadcaster Francisco Romero, one of the most versatile Spanish language broadcasters in the United States, shared his triumphant story. Romero arrived in the United States at 12 years old from Mexico. He learned how to speak English by listening to the legendary...
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Sticky situation: Russ Ortiz explains how and why pitchers use foreign substances
Former MLB All-Star Russ Ortiz, who won 113 games in his big league career and 21 in 2003, comes clean on foreign substances. Russ Ortiz and sportswriter Jesus Ortiz addressed the latest revelations regarding the use of foreign substances throughout baseball. They discussed Yankees' ace Gerrit...
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Russ and Jesus share their thoughts on the Dodgers visiting the Astros
Russ and Jesus discuss fan interactions, the Dodgers and their fans visisting the Astros for the 1st time since the controversy and Albert Pujols donning the Dodger Blue.
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Discussing Unwritten rules and Tony La Russa
Russ and Jesus Ortiz break down the key issues that arose this week in Chicago with manager Tony La Russa and rookie Yermin Mercedes
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Jesus and Russ visit with Houston Astros Beat Writer Brian McTaggart
Jesus and Russ speak with Houston Astros beat writer Brian McTaggart about his life and career, including when he covered the Rice Owls' College World Series run and his postion now as the dean of Astros beat writers.
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Dominic Kinnear visits Digging Deep , an Ortiz (squared) podcast.
Legendary Major League Soccer coach Dominic Kinnear talked about his career, soccer in the United States, the future of MLS and U.S. Soccer, and his coaching philosophy. The former Houston Dynamo and San Jose Earthquakes coach also shared insight into some of the funniest moments in practice,...
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Former All-Star Morgan Ensberg Digs Deep on life, analytics and more.
Former All-Star third baseman Morgan Ensberg, the manager of the Tampa Bay Rays' Class AA Montgomery Biscuits, had a candid discussion on analtycis, baseball, his philosophy on life, one of the most traumatic experiences of his life and more.
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Russ and Jesus Ortiz talk with NYT-Best Selling Author Andrew Maraniss
Best-selling author Andrew Maraniss visited Digging Deep to discuss his new book "Singled Out" on former major leaguer Glenn Burke. Maraniss discussed his career, his approach to writing and Burke's life and obstacles as a gay athlete.
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Astros pitching coach Brent Strom talks about his approach, his career, his pitchers & more
Brent Strom, one of the best pitching coaches in the majors, visited with Russ Ortiz and Jesus Ortiz to discuss his career, his approach, his love of Mexico, his new status as a Mexican resident, his thoughts on Dusty Baker, and Carlos Correa's leadership traits.
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Digging Deep Special Edition: Remembering Pedro Gomez
Jesus and Russ discussed what Pedro Gomez meant to them and the baseball and journalism industry. Russ and Jesus also discussed the difficult relationships writers can have with players and how Pedro taught Jesus how to navigate these complex realtionships. The former All-Star and the writer…
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Adrian Gonzalez Digs Deep
Former #1 pick, All-Star and Gold Glove winner Adrián González joins the show to discuss his career, boxing with Canelo Álvarez and how important it was for Latino players to be able to put accents on their jereys in order to spell their names correctly.
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Russ and Jesus Ortiz Dig Deep with Hall of Famer John Smoltz
Russ and Jesus discuss Hall of Famer John Smoltz's career, his thoughts on the current Hall of Fame Ballot and the problem voters face when conisdering who should be elected in.
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Russ and Jesus Ortiz visit with Professional Sports Agent Kelli Masters
Russ and Jesus talk with Agent Kelli Masters, about her inspiring journey as she went from world-champion Baton Twirler to a trailblazer in the world of sports as she created her own agency and began representing star athletes in the NFL and MLB.
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Hamilton actor Miguel Cervantes visits with Russ & Jesus Ortiz
Miguel Cervantes, who starred as Alexander Hamilton on the hit musical Hamilton, talks about his career, his late daughter’s passing, his perseverance and his entrepreneurial career.
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Russ and Jesus Ortiz Dig Deep into their lives and careers
Former Major League All-Star Russ Ortiz and Award-Winning sports writer Jesus Ortiz discuss their California upbringing, Mexican roots, careers and obstacles they’ve overcome.
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James Wagner Digs Deep
New York Times reporter James Wagner discusses his career, the obstacles he has faced, and the fascinating story of how Vladamir Guerrero Jr.'s Grandmother makes food for some of baseball's biggest stars.
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Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell
Houston Astros icon Jeff Bagwell discusses his Hall of Fame career, Carlos Correa’s leadership, his ties to the Mexican community and his family’s support helping him fight alcoholism.
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Billy Wagner digs deep
Former All-Star closer Billy Wagner discusses his humble upbringing, his brilliant career, Hall of Fame candidacy and the advice he now gives as a coach.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Digging Deep, an Ortiz squared podcast with former Major League All-Star Russ Ortiz and columnist Jesus Ortiz. We’ll take you behind the scenes with athletes and sports writers to learn how they approach their jobs and what obstacles they’ve overcome on their journeys.
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Welcome to Digging Deep, an Ortiz squared podcast with former Major League All-Star Russ Ortiz and columnist Jesus Ortiz. We’ll take you behind the scenes with athletes and sports writers to learn how they approach their jobs and what obstacles they’ve overcome on their journeys.
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