Spiked Heaters: A Between Innings Podcast

This week on Spiked Heaters , Torr reflects on a challenging stretch in Florida and the leadership moments that followed. After two tough losses with very different feelings in the dugout, Torr shares how difficult conversations with key players helped reset the tone for the team. What followed was the response every coach hopes to see. DeSales bounced back with two big conference wins over Steven...

This week on Spiked Heaters , Torr reflects on a 2–1 series win over Widener and the importance of how a team responds after a loss. Early in the season, every weekend offers new information about a group, and this one was no different. Torr also shares some behind-the-scenes perspective on the value of practicing in small groups, a fun moment playing Mafia with the team on the bus ride home, and...

This week felt a little loud — snow, scheduling shifts, and the early-season grind — but in the middle of it all, there was a lot to learn. In this episode of Spiked Heaters , Bryan Torresani reflects on a 3–1 weekend and what it means to find different ways to win early in the season. From bullpen roles taking shape to the importance of staying patient while the picture becomes clearer, this week...

In this first Mound Visit episode of Spiked Heaters , Bryan sits down with former player Alex Madera following his signing with the Chicago Cubs. Alex reflects on the parts of the journey that tested him most, what young players often misunderstand about long-term development, and the mindset that helped him stay steady when progress wasn’t always immediate. A short, intentional conversation on pa...

One game, but plenty of information. In Episode 2 of Spiked Heaters , Bryan reflects on using 20 players in an early-season learning phase, the impact of strong weekly preparation, and a calm extra-inning comeback after trailing in the ninth. A visit from former players also served as a reminder that some parts of coaching last longer than the box score. The work continues — and the picture is sti...

Opening weekend is in the books — and with it comes a lot of information, perspective, and a reminder of how little control you really have once the games begin. In Episode 1 of Spiked Heaters , Bryan reflects on an 0–3 start, the balance between preparation and outcomes, and why “less is more” when it comes to leadership early in the season. From calm bullpen decisions to a game-changing swinging...

Recorded before opening day, Episode 0 sets the foundation for Spiked Heaters: A Between Innings Podcast. In this pilot episode, Bryan Torresani reflects on the space before the season begins — when standards are set, expectations are high, and nothing has been tested yet. This isn’t a recap show or a breakdown of results. It’s a real-time look at leadership, preparation, and the mental side of co...