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Season 13, Episode 13 features Angels manager Kurt Suzuki, the 16-year Major League veteran catcher who walked on at Cal State Fullerton. There, he earned College Catcher of the Year and Player of the Year honors before leading the Titans to the 2004 College World Series title. Suzuki’s remarkable journey began on the sandlots of Hawaii, took him through Fullerton and the Oakland A’s minor league system, and continued across multiple big-league teams before he stepped into the role of Angels skipper this season. The episode also welcomes another proud native Hawaiian, veteran reliever Kirby Yates, as he shares his own sandlot-to-big-leagues story. Additional guests include Angels coach and self-described “director of good times” Tim Buss—former Cub and Dodger, now wearing Angels red—and Cardinals coach John Jay. A 12-year MLB veteran with Cuban heritage, Jay rose from the sandlots of Miami to become a World Series champion with the team that drafted him. He now serves as the Cardinals’ bilingual outfield and base-running coach. This episode celebrates resilience, cultural roots, and the diverse paths that lead to the Major Leagues. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Sandlot Radio Network Season 13 episode 12, Feature Angels Coach Tim Buss. Tim was a huge part of the cubs for many years and was instrumental in helping the cubs break the 108 year old curse the Billy Goat put on the cubs when his owner wasn't aloud to bring his pet Billy Goat into the game. Tim as the director of Fun and Positive Vibes for the cubs, from the direction of Cubs manager Joe Madden, created an environment, that aloud The cubs to relax and have fun during the times when the3 pressure of the ;long season start to effect the clubhouse. The cubs were a true team that had each others back through thick and thin and that's what it took to break such a powerful and long last spell. Tim talks about sandlot days in Iowa and his journey as a strength coach and beyond, his time with the cubs in the minors , the big leagues , time with the dodgers and now with the Angels. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Season 13 Episode 11 Features Three Time World Series Champion and Major League All-Star Sergio Romo together with his college coach at Colorado Mesa, Chris Hanks. Sergio Talks about his Dad and Grandpa teaching him to love the game and the Dodgers, his 4 college experiences, the minor league journey and his unbelief experiences in three World Series Championships, plus teammates and opponents. Coach Hanks has won 1,164 games as a head coach and in 25 years he has been National Coach of the Year 3 times, RMAC coach of the year 15 times, has won the RMAC conference 21 times, made 23 NCAA Div II appearances, Played pro ball with the Red Sox and grew up in the rural mountains of Colorado. Two guys that have lived out baseball dreams. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Season 13 Episode 10 Features First Ballot Hall of Famer Jim Palmer,MLB All-Star Taylor Ward and Left Handed Releiver and Baseball Funny Man Brett Suter. Who's Hot and Who's not half way through the long MLB season. Jim Palmer reflects on childhood sandlot days, plus his amazing career and the stars and hero's he player with and against. Taylor Ward and his Sandlot and transitions in the minors and time with the angels and the trade to the O's. Brett Suter talks about growing up in the mid west and his journey to the big league. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Season 13 Episode 9 Former MLB Atlanta Braves Lefties John Rocker and Damian Moss share stories from the Sandlot, the minors and the Big Leagues. These to Unlikely friends from two very different backgrounds met in 1993 as 16 and 18 year old kids and are still friends today. Stories from their Sandlots, their minor league journeys, and Big league experiences, plus life after baseball as a player. The R rated version can be heard on Rumble. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Season 13, Episode 8 of the Sandlot Radio Network is now available. This episode features an impressive lineup of guests, including: - Logan O'Hoppe (Catcher, Los Angeles Angels) - Wade Meckler (Outfielder, Los Angeles Angels) - Adam Frazier (Utility, Los Angeles Angels) - Adam Eaton (First Base Coach, Los Angeles Angels) - Camm Smith (All-Star, Houston Astros) - Troy Johnston (All-Star Outfielder, Colorado Rockies) Each guest shares their unique "Sandlot story" and discusses their professional journey to the Major Leagues. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Season 13, Episode 7 of The Sandlot Radio Network features Colorado Rockies broadcasters Drew and Zach Goodman. Drew, the long-time television voice of the Rockies and a veteran of NFL and collegiate sports coverage, is joined by his son, Zach, who recently moved from the Amarillo Sod Poodles to join the Rockies Radio Network on KOA. In this episode, they discuss their respective journeys, the nuances of television versus radio play-by-play, and the unique experience of calling games for the same MLB organization as a father-son duo. They also share industry advice and stories from behind the microphone. This conversation offers a fascinating look into the world of professional sports broadcasting for fans and aspiring announcers alike. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Back to back World Series Hero's, Dodgers Migeul Rojas. Miggy tells about his family support system which helped develop the love and passion for the game to grind his way from the sandlot to the big leagues and to a World Series hero. Another pivot key to WS rings, Left handed pitcher and back to back WS champ, Alex Vesia, tells his Sandlot story of his southern cal neighborhood that he was the main host of the Sandlot games he and his friends made up. Plus Angels All-Star Joe Adell, His Journey from Kentucky Sandlots to being a five tool MLB player and first round draft pick, and reliving the three home run robbery game. Son of Dodger great Eric Karros, Rockies/UCLA player Kyle Karros. He tells us how serial it is to have watched his dad play hundred of games at first base and now playing third base for the Rockies in dodger stadium, after 3 years at UCLA and already a MLB player for the Rockies. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

More from Dirty Jobs Mike Rowe, Mike talks about the pride that hard working blue color men took in their jobs in the past and about his foundation and how he has big money in scholarships for Americans that want to learn a trade. Pete Rose Jr, tells about the grind of the minors and the love for the game that his dad had and what the hall of fame would have meant to him. Plus Angels All-star Zach Neto, Cuban heritage from Miami, had to go north to play college at Cambell Univ. where he became the highest draft pick out of the Big South Conference. We also have Perfect game hurler at home in Oakland on mother's day in front of the grandmother that raised him. I true Cinderella story, from the eyes of a fan turned big leaguer and now broadcaster for, his home town team,Dallas Braden. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

From Dirty Jobs and The Way I Heard It, Mike Rowe, who tells us about his childhood sandlot and growing up with baseball as a character building influence and the dirty jobs in baseball and the importance of blue coller jobs in America. Plus son of the Hit King,CharlieHustle, Pete Rose Junior tells his sandlot story growing up as the son of the man that has more hits than anyone ever. His Journey and 21 year pro player career, plus life after playing theme. Baseball in his blood from day one until today. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Season13 episode 3 Who's Hot and Not In MLB with Ryan Spilborgs. The Rockies Color guy runs us through the standings in MLB , plus former MLB pitcher, Damian Moss, the Fifth Australian in history to get to the big leagues talks about the long road to get to MLB. He tells about his league the Gold Shore Colligate league and his roll with 5 Star. We also have Jason Colleran, the inventor of The Kinetic Arm. He tells the story of why he spend the time and money and the R and D to manufacture one of the best products ever produced for saving youth athlete arms. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

The players and teams that are hot and not in MLB with our resident Baseball fanatic and Producer Nick Wright. Then we have the second half of the story with former professional pitcher Chris Pinder, the father of two Pro players Chad and Chase Chad is now the White SoxAAA manager for the Charlotte Knights. Then we have Justin Wrobleski Dodgers starter who's 5-0 And has a ERA Below one to start the season. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

The First Sandlot Radio Network Show of the 2026 baseball season. We are on at 8am Saturday's from now until the end of the playoff's, featured on Fox Sports Radio 159O and also streams live kata.com This Sandlot has a Who's Hot and Who's Not in MLB segment to highlight the first month of the season. Plus we feature another Great American baseball family. The Pinder's. We have an old teammate of mine Chris, and his son Chad, who played in the big leagues and now is the AAA manager for the White Sox in Charlotte. Plus son Chase who played all the way to AAA. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

The final Sandlot Radio Network Down Under Podcast of the winter season features a very unlikely baseball lifer, Arncliffe Scots, Cronulla and NSW  Junior Rep player who still plays baseball in his 40's, Adrian Perrin. He would sleep in the dugout on a big Saturday night out and be woken by teammates upon their arrival. A different level of commitment. Plus coverage of the WBC and spring training in Florida and Arizona.   Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Sandlot Radio Network Down Under Podcast Features one of Australia's best women's baseball players, Caitlin Eynon and Baseball Australia National tournament manager Micheal Ibbotson. Caitlin, a product of WA baseball, tells her story of getting started in the game, representing WA and Australia, the domestic and international travel, and the excitement around the Women's Professional Baseball league starting in America this August. Ibby tells his story of choosing baseball and the road to becoming a baseball lifer with his job with Baseball Australia. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Sandlot Radio Network Down Under Podcast features Max Durrington, pro player with the Oakland Athletics and a member of Team Australia in the upcoming WBC. Max is the son of last week's guest Trent Durrington, a former major league player with the California Angels and Milwaukie Brewers. Max and Trent are the Father and son combo to play in the WBC for Australia. Max tells us about his journey into pro ball and the excitement leading into the WBC and his right now spring training experience. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Sandlot Radio Network Down Under Podcast features former MLB player Trent Durrington. Trent tells about getting into to baseball late in life(14), represnting Queensland and Australia. WBC action for him and the upcoming one for his son Max. The minor league journey, MLB debut time with Angels and Brewers and what he has experienced with his son Max going through the process. We also have Sandlot regular Former player now broadcaster, Ryan Spilborghs. Spilly gives us a round down on MLB teams and WBC teams and tells us about how he fell into to broadcasting. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Australian Baseball League owner of the Perth Heat and Sydney Blue Sox, Cole Sherertz explains how he got involved with Baseball in Australia, plus MLB updates with our resident baseball fanatic and producer Nick Wright. We also have our Sandlot Champ of the week,Breaker Hodge. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Sandlot Radio Network Down Under Podcast Features Chris Oxspring,, who has played Major League Baseball in 4 countries, America, Japan, Korea and Australia. Won a silver medal in the Olympics after having two wins against Japan as a starting Pitcher. Plus coverage of this year's World Baseball Classic (WBC).What countries have the strongest rosters and which countries are most likely to have a chance to win. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

The Sandlot Radio Network Down Under Podcast features Baseball Australia Hall of Fame Slugger Branden Kingman. BK hit homer in his first t-ball at bat and went on to be one of the most prolific power hitters ever from Australia. He talks about representing NSW and Australia, Olympics, Intercontinental Cup, WBC, Pitching in the ABL at 17 ABL for the Sydney Wave, Minor league experiences and winning a batting title in the prestigious California league. Plus updates of free agents, trades and aquisitions and the Dodgers controversial payroll for 2026 Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Sandlot Radio Network Down Under Podcast Episode 12. Women's Professional Baseball League Draft pick From the Comets, Ticara Geldenhuis tells her Sandlot story and the trill of being drafted in the new league. Plus Australian Baseball Olympic Silver medalist Gavin Fingleson. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Sandlot Radio Network Down Under Podcast Episode 11. First show of 2026 features the voice of the Sydney Blue Sox Broadcast Andrew Reynolds, Andrew Talks about Growing up in Arkansas, being a cardinal fan and growing a love for the game by listening to the likes of Mike Shannon and Vince Scully. His education leading to his jobs in media. plus Baseball Australia Hall-of-Famer Graham Cassel. Representing NSW and Australia, the choice between Cricket and Baseball, ABL days as a player into his 40's. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Sandlot Radio Network Down Under Podcast Ep#10 Detroit Tigers Player and Coach for 23 years, Andrew Graham. Andy tells about early Sandlot days, NSW Rep, JUCO baseball in Texas, The Big South Conference at Armstrong State , being drafted by Detroit, minor league playing days, the transition into coaching, the managing in the minor league. WBC participation as a player and now coach. Plus Sydney Blue Sox Micheal "Cambo" Cambell. Central Coast baseball developemt, NSWML with Marlins and Sharks, playing in the ABL for Sydney and Canberra as a youngster and now as a veteran. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Sandlot Radio Network Down Under Podast Episode #9 Gen Williams, CEO of Baseball Australia and a Former MLB player, also CSJBA and Sharks Major league Legend Peter Munro. Glen Continues his story on his journey to the big leeagues. Pedro Munro talks Sandlot days, New representation, Traveling across the country by ground to play baseball Adelaide and Perth. Plus our Guzman e Gomez, GYG, Sandlot Champion Character of the week, X-Man Dunn, From the Como comets little league team. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Sandlot Radio Network Down Under Podcast Episode#8 features former MLB player and current Baseball Australia CEO Glen Williams, plus Aussie baseball legend Brian Murphy. Glenn talks about his early expose to baseball, getting signed by the Braves, road to the big leagues.big league time with Minnestota Twins, olympics and winning a silver medal. Brian Murphy tells the story of a ball park being built in his backyard and his journey in baseball from represting NSW, the minor leagues, ABL days and his Son Zack's college experience. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Sandlot Radio Network Down-under Podcast Episode #7 Former MLB Pitcher Bill Sampen and Catcher Chris Snyder. Billy Grew up in Central Illinois a on a farm and graduated with 22 in his class , 88 in the whole high school. Chris from Houston, went to University of Houston, and even ended up as an MLB catcher for the Astros. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Sandlot Radio Network Downunder Podcast episode #6 with Tony Adamson from Western Australia. Tony Talks about starting out in baseball, WA and Australian representation, ABL Days and his son Cory's journey in the San Diego minor league system for six years and then the AFL. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Sandlot Radio Network Down-under Podcast Episode #5 with Dodgers Pacific Rim Scout goldAustralian Legend John Deeble, plus A rundown on the 2025 MLB award winners from. MVP and CY Young award winners to Gold Gloves winners. John Deeble tells about his junior days in baseball, representing Victoria ten times and his time with the national teams, ABL playing days , playing and managing in the ABL winning a gold metal In he Intercontinental cup and a Olympic Silver as the manager of the Australian National Team , scouting and coaching with the Marlins and winning his first World Series ring , then scouting with the Red Sox where he won three more and now with the dodgers for seven years and three more rings for a total of Seven. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

MLB World Series wrap-up with Ryan Spilborghs, Spilly gives us a first hander/insider look at this year's World Series, plus ABL Hall of Fame player, Australian Baseball legend Gary White. Whitey talks about choosing baseball, playing high school baseball in the USA, time with the Phillies, ABL days, Olympic baseball experienced, Gold medal in the Intercontental Cup and life after playing and being a small business owner. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Sandlot Radio Network Downunder Podcast Episode #3 feature World Series highlights, and board members from the CSJBA, President Mike Turner, Co-VP's, Nathan Fuzz and Ryan Castillo. Nick and I give a full rundown of the first 5 games of the 2025 World Series. Fuzzy, Riser, and Ryno tell their sandlot stories, and their love for the game now with their kids playing and them insuring stability in the Junior association. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Sandlot Radio Network Downunder Podcast Episode #2. Rundown on the road to the World Series for the Bluejays and Dodgers, Plus Aussie Comedic Baseball Legend, Mark Dolliemore. Our Resident baseball fanatic and producer Nick Wright and I talk about the road to the WS and the Ohtani game that shocked the world. Mark Dolliemore tells his Australian baseball story with great passion and humor. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

First ever Sandlot Downunder Podcast featuring Who's Hot and Who's not during MLB playoffs, also Aussie Pro Player Jake Burns. Jake tells about how he chose baseball. Sandlot with his cousin and little bro, going to the Little League World Series, signing with the MLB St. Louis Cardinals and playing in the Australian Baseball League. His future with team Australia. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Best of Sandlot 2025 part two feature, former MLB position players Andy Tomberlin also a long time coach, Infield Wizard now Rockies broadcaster, Jeff Huson, Mlb pitchers, Allstar Marl Melancon, Kip Gross, Seth McClung and Matt Herges. Current MLB coaches and scouts Chris Woodward and Jeff Schugal plus Mlb broadcasters golden voice of the Dodgers Tim Neverett, and former player now Broadcaster on Sirius XM MLB Network, Apple TV and Rockies TV Ryan Spilborghs. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

The Best of Sandlot 2025 part one. Who's Not and Not in MLB going into the playoff's, plus the best interviews from Season 12 of the Sandlot. Segment two is with up and coming stars, Jackson and Ethan Holliday, Travis Bazzana, and Maika Niu. Segment three is former MLB Pitchers, Half of Fame Pitcher Trevor Hoffman, Knuckle ball Wizard Charlie Huff, situational left hander Mike Myers, and old school throw back Paul Byrd. Segment four features former MLB position players Slugger Kevin Mench, Super utility guy Jeff Frye, Infield Majician Clint Barmes and Clint Hurdle. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Producer and special guest host, our resident baseball fanatic Nick Wright and I break down Who's Hot and Who's not in MLB. Division leaders, Wild card races, Pitchers and Hitters leading the way and those who are struggling, Plus LA's own switching hitting great Reggie Smith. Reggie gives us his childhood Sandlot story staight out of Compton California, The first ever rule 5 Draft Pick and being on the Red Sox roster at age 18. Hitting with Ted Williams and all the great players he grew up with, played with and against in the big leagues. This seven time All-star is a Red sox Hall of Famer. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Who's Hot and Who"s Not with Spilly, Ryan Spilborgs breaks down the Nation League snd the American League from the top to the bottom of ever division, plus the Wildcard race.We also have Knuckleball great Charlie Hough, from his sandlot days to the Big leagues and how he learned and transitioned into one of the greatest knuckleball Pitchers in MLB history. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Hot and Not players and teams with our resident baseball fanatic and producer Nick Wright. Nick and Tad break down the MLB standings from the top to the bottom in every division . Plus the MLB stat leaders for pitching and hitting top to bottom. Former MLB pitcher now player agent Jim Bullinger"s Journey through the minors into the Bigs and MLB player agent role today. Plus Nick talks to Tampa Bay sports radio talk jock Rock Riley about the future of baseball In Tampa. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Who's Hot and Who's not in MLB with former big league pitcher now agent, Jimmy Bollinger. Jimmy's Sandlot Days at Louisiana, Playing in The college World Series for his home town school, University of New Orleans , his minor league experience as a shortstop and the conversion to pitching, which got him to the Big Leagues. We also have a former player at UNO, Marshall and now at NCAA Division one powerhouse Arkansas, He just won the Cape Cod league MVP Maika Niu. He gives insights into his Pennsylvania upbringing and the intruction he received at a very young age. His college and cape cod experiences and a breakdown of the typical college athlete daily schedule. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Four segments of the best interviews from the 2024 season Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

A 13 year Major league situational left handed pitcher Mike Myers, now with the Major League Baseball Players Association. Mike speaks of his Sandlot days in the suburbs of Chicago and his love for the cubs. His Journey though high school, college. and Minor league baseball, on his road to the big leagues. Big league debut, and hall of fame appoints and teammates. We also have who is hot and not in MLB with our resident baseball fanatic and producer Nick Wright, plus the kids from the Grit Sports Collective baseball camp in Modesto California. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Mlb Slugger Kevin Mench's road to the big leagues from the Sandlot's of Delaware, College ball at U of Delaware, minor league experience, Then in the big leagues with future hall of fame teammates. Kevin also talks about the baseball culture he discovered while playing in the Japenese major leagues. We have Who's hot and Who's not in MLB with our resident baseball fanatic and producer< Nick Wright Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

What teams are Hot and Not in MLB with Former MLB pitcher Seth McClung, Seth gives a complete rundown on MLB teams that are playing well and the ones that are stinking it up currently. Plus the head coach at the newest college baseball program in Southern California, Phil Brassington from California Intercontental University. Phil is an Aussie who choose baseball over cricket and rugby, Played baseball at Lamar in Texas and was drafted by the KC Royals. Played for Australia in the WBC. Phil fills us in on the culture shock and the journey and the new baseball program in Irvine for college players who may have slipped though the cracks. We also have our resident baseball fanatic and producer Nick Wright on the MLB players that are Hot and Not. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Two Former Major League Pitchers Kip Gross and Seth McClung tell their childhood Sandlot stories from rural America. Kip from Western Nebraska and Seth from West Virginia each have unique upbringings in the Sandlot. Both also played for a time in Asia. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

MLB player and scout Randy Johnson's and MLB All-star John Jaha tell their childhood sandlot stories. From Southern Cal to Oregon, These two former MLB greats share it all on this weeks Sandlot Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Sandlot's Landmark 300th show features Who's Hot and Who's Not in MLB with Rockies own Ryan Spilborghs, Plus Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman talks about Sandlot days with two older brothers, The draft, minor league grind, converting to a pitcher, MLB debut, mastering the change-up, All-star game appearances, great teammates and his selection into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. We also have Reds scout Jeff Schugal, talking sandlot days in Minnesota, The draft, the minor league and all his roles with clubs in scouting. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Who's Hot and Who's not in MLB, Former MLB All-star Pitcher and current Atlanta Braves broadcaster and future star and son of former MLB great Clint Barmes we feature Wyatt Barmes. Mlb breakdown of teams and player with producer Nick Wright. Paul bird talks sandlot days in Louisville KY, LSU baseball and winning a national title. Draft day and MLB debutant life as a broadcaster after playing days. Wyatt Barmes tells a story about losing his first tooth while shagging in the outfield with Andrew McCuthen. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Who's Hot and Who's not in MLB with our producer and special guest-host Nick Wright, plus former, player and scout, now coach and world baseball ambassador, Andy Tomberlin.Andy tells us about the back yard sandlot that he built in Monroe NC and the crowd of kids that gathered to play. He also talks about the draft and going from pitcher to position play on his road to the big league and life after playing the game. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Coverage of the Mens College World Series, The Greatest Show on Dirt, with our former co-host and producer Will Kiger. Our resident baseball redneck from the hills of Tennessee, gives the full rundown of the College World Series. Plus 4- time MLB all-star, Mark Melancon, Talks about his Sandlot days in Colorado, Playing travel ball before travel ball was a thing, going to Australia on the High Country Sandlot tour, MLB draft after a high schools state championship in Baseball for Golden Colorado. College World Series as a freshman at University of Arizona, seeing his team in Omaha this year, Draft by the Yankees, Minor leagues, MLB debut with Yankee ledgends, Allstar Games, and life after baseball. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Who's Hot and Who's Not in MLB, with our resident baseball fanatic and producer Nick Wright, plus former MLB right handed pitcher, now D-Backs roving pitching instructor Matt Hedges. Matt tells us about his childhood sandlot days with 7 brothers and sisters, Mrs Lavender's discouraging but motivational words about not being able to be a major league player, his bat boy gig with post 24, ISU baseball, the road to the show, big league days and coaching after playing. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.

Who's Hot and Who's Not With Resident Baseball Fanatic and Producer, Nick Wright. We give a complete rundown of each team in every division and the players that are effecting wins and losses. Plus Broadcaster for the World Championship Los Angeles Dodgers, Tim Neverett talk s about his Sandlot days around Boston, playing baseball at Emerson College while studying to become a sports broadcaster. We also discuss how he broke in at the age of 19, the sports he has covered and the MLB teams for which he has been a play-by-play announcer and color commentator. Inside Baseball from a different perspective.