AL Notes: Mariners, Graveman, Rotation, Rays, Arozarena
2020/11/al-notes-mariners-graveman-rotation-rays-arozarena.htmlKendall Graveman signed back with the Mariners with the expectation of sticking in the bullpen, he said on the Extra Innings Podcast. … Marco Gonzales, Yusei Kikuchi, Justus Sheffield, and Justin Dunn figure to return to the rotation in 2021, while Nick Margevicius and Ljay Newsome are the other holdovers.
Latest NL Central Chatter
2020/01/latest-nl-central-chatter.htmlIn the latest edition of the Best Podcast In Baseball (audio link), Derrick Goold and St. … But GM Nick Krall suggests the outfield won't be the focal point, as John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports on Twitter.
Boras Dishes On Opt-Outs, Upcoming Free Agents
2019/09/boras-dishes-on-opt-outs-upcoming-free-agents.htmlIt's all reading tea leaves at this point, but Boras did offer at least a few subtle hints in the course of an interview with Jon Heyman and Josh Levin on the Big Time Baseball Podcast (audio link). … Boras says he believes "everyone understands now what kind of ballplayer that Nick Castellanos is." And that may be true.
Reds GM Nick Krall On Deadline Approach, Yasiel Puig
2019/07/reds-gm-nick-krall-on-deadline-approach-yasiel-puig.htmlReds GM Nick Krall chatted with Jon Heyman and Josh Lewin on the Big Time Baseball Podcast (audio link), providing some information on the team's approach to the swiftly approaching trade deadline. … He largely echoed the recent comments of his boss, president of baseball operations Dick Williams, but put a slightly different spin on things.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Surprises, Clevinger, Gore, Stroman
2019/04/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-surprises-clevinger-gore-stroman.htmlBaseball Rabbi (podcast) discusses topics including early season strikeout/walk trends, Jason Heyward and the Dodgers. … Joker Mag profiles Willians Astudillo.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Bauer, Grandal, Brewers, Cards, Harper, Mets
2018/12/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-bauer-grandal-brewers-cards-harper-mets.htmlNorth Shore Nine (podcast) discusses the Pirates' Lonnie Chisenhall signing and breaks down the team's payroll. … The 3rd Man In profiles and interviews 2019 draft prospect Kendall Williams.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Braves, Bucs, Mariners, Mets, Twins, Nats, O’s, Padres
2018/06/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-braves-bucs-mariners-mets-twins-nats-os-padres.htmlNorth Shore Nine (podcast) discusses the Pirates' outfield rotation and the possible trade value of Polanco and/or Corey Dickerson. … The Runner Sports profiles Astros ninth-round pick Scott Schreiber.
Anthopoulos On Braves’ Deadline Approach
2018/06/anthopoulos-on-braves-deadline-approach.htmlBraves GM Alex Anthopoulos had an interesting chat with David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in an appearance on the latter's Truth, Lies & Sacrifice Flies Podcast. … Anthopoulos discussed his approach to his first offseason with the Braves as well as the performances of Dansby Swanson and Nick Markakis.
NL Central Notes: Krall, Vazquez, Anderson/Peralta, Hicks, Darvish
2018/05/nl-central-notes-krall-vazquez-andersonperalta-hicks-darvish.htmlOn his latest podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand chats with just-minted Reds GM Nick Krall, who took a grinder's approach to getting into the game. … The back story is an interesting listen and also provides some insight into Krall's background with the Moneyball-era A's.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Hoskins, Rockies, Moncada, Yanks, Bumgarner, Machado
2018/04/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-hoskins-rockies-moncada-yanks-bumgarner-machado.html216Stitches (podcast) discusses the early season performances of Miles Mikolas, Jordan Hicks, Nick Pivetta and Jarlin Garcia. … The 3rd Man In profiles and interviews potential first-round pick Tristan Pompey, brother of Dalton Pompey.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Expansion, Free Agency, Bucs, Jays, Giants, O’s, Mets
2018/02/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-expansion-free-agency-bucs-jays-giants-os-mets.htmlDiNardo's Dugout (podcast) discusses the Cubs' new-look rotation and other subjects. … The 3rd Man In profiles and interviews draft prospect Griffin Conine, son of former major leaguer Jeff Conine.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Brewers, Jays, Rox, Pirates, Mets, Indians
2018/01/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-brewers-jays-rox-pirates-mets-indians.htmlDiNardo's Dugout (podcast) discusses the Brewers' big moves and Hall of Fame snubs. … Real McCoy Minor News profiles Twins prospects Nick Gordon and Royce Lewis.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Stanton, Nats, Cubs, Orioles, Jays, Phillies, Brewers
2017/12/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-stanton-nats-cubs-orioles-jays-phillies-brewers.htmlDiNardo's Dugout (podcast) discusses Chatwood, Machado, and weighs signing J.D. … Blue Jays Beat profiles free agent Alex Cobb.
Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto On Ohtani, Healy, Platoons, Relievers
2017/11/mariners-gm-jerry-dipoto-on-ohtani-healy-platoons-relievers.htmlIn the first episode of a new Mariners podcast, The Wheelhouse, general manager Jerry Dipoto joined host Aaron Goldsmith to discuss a plethora of topics regarding his team. … Seattle will also feature some changes in the bullpen, having traded Pagan and brought in right-hander Nick Rumbelow from the Yankees.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: FA SPs, Cole, Cain, Jays, Ohtani, Cubs
2017/11/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-fa-sps-cole-cain-jays-ohtani-cubs.htmlDiNardo's Dugout (podcast) discusses the MVP choices, the Braves' new GM hire and the trade the Mariners and Athletics made this week. … The 3rd Man In profiles and interviews South Alabama outfielder Travis Swaggerty, a likely first-round pick in next year's draft.
AL Central Notes: Twins, Manuel, Royals, ChiSox
2017/10/al-central-notes-twins-manuel-royals-chisox.htmlRustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star welcomed former Royals beat writer Bob Dutton onto his podcast this week, and the two discussed a wide variety of topics, including several looks back to the Royals of the early 2000s. … White Sox director of amateur scouting Nick Hostetler was a guest host for a pair of White Sox Inbox columns at MLB.com, during which he answered a slew of questions on player evaluation, a day in the life of a scouting director, amateur draft philosophies and the upcoming Rule 5 Draft in December.
AL West Links: Angels, Davis, Keuchel
2017/10/al-west-links-angels-davis-keuchel.htmlDuring an appearance on MLB.com's Newsmakers podcast, Khris Davis tells Bill Ladson (audio link) that he enjoys playing in Oakland but doesn't necessarily anticipate remaining over the long term, given the Athletics' penchant for trading established players for prospects. … Assuming their rotation is finally healthy after a pair of injury-plagued years, Guardado projects Garrett Richards, Andrew Heaney, Tyler Skaggs, Matt Shoemaker and Nick Tropeano as the Halos' starting five, with Parker Bridwell as the top depth option.
NL West Notes: Prieto, Holland, Seager, Giants
2017/10/nl-west-notes-prieto-holland-seager-giants.htmlGiants president of baseball operations Brian Sabean discusses some of the organization's young players with Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area on his podcast. … Greg Holland says he hasn't yet thought at all about whether he'll return to the Rockies, as Nick Groke of the Denver Post writes.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Kluber, Sale, Acuna, Hoskins, Cards, Giants
2017/08/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-kluber-sale-acuna-hoskins-cards-giants.htmlDiNardo's dugout (podcast) talks about Hill's outing, the Yankees-Tigers brawl and whether Major League Baseball has or will ever have an NBA-like super team. … Clubhouse Corner's Bernie Pleskoff discusses the prospect trio of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Nick Senzel and Kyle Tucker.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Phillies, Jays, Astros, Cards, Bucs, D-backs
2017/04/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-phillies-jays-astros-cards-bucs-d-backs.htmlThe Good Phight (podcast link) interviews Phillies general manager Matt Klentak. … The 3rd Man In profiles and interviews young shortstop Nick Allen, who could be a high pick in this year's amateur draft.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Yanks, WBC, Sox, Twins, Tigers, Brewers
2017/03/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-yanks-wbc-sox-twins-tigers-brewers.htmlOff The Bench Baseball previews the American League East and launches The Baseball Alliance Podcast. … Mets Daddy interviews Mets pitching prospect Chris Viall.
Bullpen Rumors: Badenhop, Lefties, Indians, Breslow, Colome, Twins
2017/01/bullpen-rumors-badenhop-lefties-indians-breslow-colome-twins.htmlThe Twins are interested in Joe Smith, reports 1500 ESPN's Darren Wolfson in his latest podcast (audio link, with bullpen talk beginning around 1:02:55). … Former big league reliever Burke Badenhop is joining the Diamondbacks in an interesting new baseball operations position, as Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic tweets.
Minor MLB Transactions: 1/24/17
2017/01/minor-mlb-transactions-12417.htmlHe joined MLBTR's podcast at the outset of that stint, and went on to turn in two productive seasons as a starter in Mexico. … Also signing on with San Diego, per Jackson, is outfielder Nick Buss.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Bautista, Jays, HOF, Votto, Cards, Pirates
2017/01/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-bautista-jays-hof-votto-cards-pirates.htmlTwo Strike Approach: A Baseball Podcast features a discussion with former New York Times baseball writer and current Hall of Fame voter Murray Chass. … Pirates Breakdown talks with Bucs right-hander Nick Kingham.
Coppolella On Swanson, Free Agency, Manager
2016/09/coppolella-on-swanson-free-agency-manager.htmlBraves GM John Coppolella was a guest on Buster Olney's podcast at ESPN.com today (audio link) and discussed a number of topics, including the timing of Dansby Swanson's promotion, his expectations for free agency, what to expect from SunTrust Park, the health of prospect Ozzie Albies and the team's managerial vacancy heading into the offseason. … Swanson, Ender Inciarte, Freddie Freeman, Nick Markakis, Matt Kemp and Adonis Garcia have all performed quite well in the season's second half, leading Coppolella to once again state that his focus figures to be on pitching this winter.