SURGE CAST ... The Official Podcast of the Wichita Wind Surge

On this week's episode, we wrap up the end of the 2023 season, and playoff hopes came down to the final game with the Wind Surge on the wrong side of the win column. Although our Surge did not make the postseason, there were a lot of great moments of the 2023 season to remember for years to come. Also, Tim and Scotty reflect on all of the great players who have set foot in Riverfront, and thos...

On this episode, Tim and Scotty talk improvement as of late, and the Wind Surge rise as the leaders of their division. The second half has implications the Wind Surge may benefit this year if they can make a final push into the playoffs. While the Wind Surge are winding down their season, the teams throughout the MLB are making their strides into the playoffs as well. The Wind Surge close the seas...

On this episode, Tim and Scotty discuss how the trade deadline in the MLB has effected the Minor Leagues and Wichita. Many players continue to move up to Triple A and even show signs of success in the MLB. The Wind Surge honor Wichita history with Monrovian Night, and Riverfront Stadium will have several football games in the offseason. We have much more to come for the remainder of the baseball s...

On this episode, The second half of the season is underway, and the Wind Surge start out strong. The All Star break is right around the corner, and with the Twins currently leading the division, player movement may or may not effect the roster in Wichita. The Wichita Wranglers return to Wichita for a night, and the teal, red, and black looked pretty sharp. Be ready for a lot of home games in the s...

This was a fun one! Tim and Scotty are back, and the last couple of weeks were a heck of a ride. Being a PA announcer for a baseball game is harder than it looks, as is throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. The Wind Surge is back after sweeping in Frisco, and get through a tough series against Arkansas at home. MLB players are making appearances in the Minor Leagues as of late because of rehab...

On this week's episode, the Wichita Wind Surge wrap up the series with Springfield, and Riverfront Stadium got to see a pitcher who will certainly be in the MLB Hall of Fame. Kids take over the ballpark this last Friday, and found themselves on the field, on the radio, and many other things we may take for granted. Now, the Wind Surge start a two-week road trip in NW Arkansas, and then onto Fr...

Scotty & Tim talk about the first opening series to kick off the 2023 Wind Surge season, and the record crowd at Riverfront Stadium on Opening Day. The Kansas weather did not disappoint on opening day, and congratulations to President Jay Miller as he gets his first win as the President of the Wichita Wind Surge. Roster moves have already affected the Wind Surge players, and Edouard Julien doe...

It's baseball season, baby! The MLB has kicked off "Opening Day 2023, and that means Opening Day for the Wind Surge is here as well. Tim and Scotty discuss the culmination of the World Baseball Classic, and what to expect in on the Wind Surge roster for 2023. The season kicks off in Springfield against the Cardinals in a three game series starting on Thursday, April 6th, and follow up wit...

On this week's episode, opening day is right around the corner, and a few Wind Sure players are spotted playing in the World Baseball Classic. Spring training is also underway, and players are being sorted by their respected organizations. New promotions, and Happy Hour this year, so get out to Riverfront for another fantastic Wind Surge season. Enjoy another episode and #SurgeUp!

On this week's episode, Tim and Scotty give a couple quick updates on Winter Meetings and awards won by the Wind Surge players. Fall league baseball is underway, and more players are getting hot in the offseason. Many players are also on the move to other teams in the "big leagues," but how does it affect Wind Surge players? Enjoy a quick update, and enjoy another episode. As always, Wind Surge fa...

On this episode, Scotty and Tim are back to wrap up the 2022 Wind Surge season. The Wind Surge had another epic season coming up just short in the championship series. Although, it is another year of coming second, Wind Surge fans got to see 4 Surge players make it up to the Major Leagues by the end of the season and 16 players overall. We saw a complete game no-hitter, and it may never happe...

On this week's episode, Scotty & Tim discuss the playoff implications of the Wind Surge, and movement throughout the MiLB that may impact the MLB playoffs. Daniel Gusset throws the first complete-game-no-hitter in Wind Surge history, and it may be the only one to ever happen. Spencer Steer make a booming debut in Cincinnati, and Louie Varland is named the Minnesota Twins' Minor League Pitcher...

The season is winding down, and the playoffs are just around the corner. Would you rather win the first half or the second half of the regular season when going into the playoffs? What roster moves before the trade deadline have affected to Wind Sure, and how are some of our previous players moving up the ranks?  Our head coach has won his 500th game as a manager, and some of our Wind Surge p...

On This week's episode, Tim and Scotty discuss the beginning of the second half to the Wind Surge season, and the 2022 All Star Futures Game. Two Wind Surge players get an opportunity to play in Dodger stadium, and what are the oldest MLB stadiums? Roster moves throughout the season look to have effected many teams throughout the league, and there is a good chance more moves are sure to come...

On this week's episode, Tim and Scotty discuss the end of the first half of the season, and how that affects the playoffs at the end of the season. Two Twins Single-A Minor League teams did win the first half of their season, so how does that affect the Wind Surge? Matt Wallner and Louie Varland are staying very hot, and there is still a lot of baseball to be played. Pulling the tarp over the...

On this episode, Tim and Scotty discuss the most recent roster moves and how they effect the Wind Surge organization, the team, and the individual players, themselves. Why do some players move through the system faster, and why do players who are definitely capable of moving on to the next level seem to stick around? While the MLB uses the MiLB as a testing site for new rules, they are also testin...

On this week's episode, Scotty and Tim discuss the debut of the Tumba Vacas de Wichita, and problems with the surface of some of the baseballs. We have a few players going through rehab visit Wichita for the first time, and we now have 30 players who have played at Riverfront who are now in the "big leagues." Do you jinx no-hitters, or do announcers do it in a subtle way? Enjoy another episode, as...

On this episode, Tim and Scotty discuss the unfortunate rain delays, and how it affects players with schedule changes and double headers. Pitch clocks and automatic balls and strikes are changing the speed of the game, and some of those new rules may be coming to baseball quicker than you think. Players are moving through the minor league system including 2 players being called up as of late, and...

On this week's episode, Scotty and Tim discuss the beginning to the 2022 season, and the origin of the Wichita Turbo Tubs. Where did the idea come from, and who is responsible for the new nickname Wichita is falling in love with? How difficult do you think it is to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, and what do you think we have planned for "Cinco de Mayo?" Your biggest hints and behind the sce...

On this week's episode, Tim and Scotty discuss opening weekend with flyovers, Kansas weather, and positive things to look forward to this season. Although the Wind Surge start out the season 0-3, there is a lot of baseball to be played, and the playoff picture is decided by 2 halves of a season, instead of just one. The Wind Surge will be called The Tumba Vacas de Wichita to celebrate Hispanic and...

On this week's episode, Tim talks about his experience at Spring Training, and what to expect in the next week with MiLB rosters and MLB rosters. Carlos Correa signs with the Minnesota Twins, but how does that effect the Wind Surge?  Opening Day is just over a week away, and there are some old and new promotions you are going to want to be a part of. Keep your eyes on social media Thursday, a...

Wind Surge fans, we are back! On this week's episode, Tim and Scotty discuss the end of last season, and the beginning of a new season. The MLB lockout does not effect us. Opening day will happen April 8th, 2022 as scheduled! Rules we have experienced from last season are making it into the MLB, and Wind Surge Players may be wearing some new uniforms this year. Enjoy another episode, and #SurgeUp!

On this week's episode, Scotty Germann & Tim Grubbs discuss the current playoff implications for the Wichita Wind Surge, and the "fire sale" of the Chicago Cubs that and other roster moves that impacted minor league baseball. The trade deadline was so crazy, and those roster moves may make a huge impact in October. Wichita has become "The Walk-Off City," and the Wind Surge season is coming to...

On this week's episode, Scotty and Tim are finally back with another episode to discuss Minor League baseball and the Wichita Wind Surge. We are halfway through the 120-game season, and the Wind Surge are in playoff contention. The Tulsa Drillers are finally coming to Wichita July 13 as our main rival, and now there is a name designated for this rivalry series. They discuss a lot of players moving...

Scotty and Tim Talk about the Surge finally playing their first game and affiliated baseball FINALLY playing a game in Riverfront Stadium.   Tim is on is also on the road in Tulsa giving his rundown of current affairs of the Double-A Central.