The Dougout with Doug Mientkiewicz

Doug recaps a dramatic Games 6 and 7 of the World Series. From gutsy performances to costly injuries, bold offensive moves, and pitching changes that made all the difference. He digs into the tiny “what if” moments that swung the series, the emotional toll of a winner-take-all Game 7, and the decisions that will be debated all offseason. Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Doug breaks down Games 3, 4, and 5 of the World Series as the Blue Jays take two of three in LA to grab a commanding 3–2 lead heading back to Toronto. He dives into the mental grind of October baseball, key coaching decisions, momentum swings, and how young stars and clutch vets are shaping this series. Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiewicz16/ X: https://x.com/DM...

Doug recaps the first two games of the World Series — the Blue Jays making history and landing the first punch in Game 1 before Yamamoto’s dominant performance evened things up. He breaks down key moments, gives his outlook as the series shifts to LA, and kicks things off by answering listener questions from Twitter/X! Plus, some thoughts on the in-game concert in Toronto.  Follow...

Doug breaks down the 2025 World Series — where Don Mattingly leads the Blue Jays on a full-circle redemption run. From taking down the Yankees and Mariners to now facing his former team, the Dodgers, Doug dives into key matchups, X-factors, and what Toronto needs to do to shock the world. Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiewicz16/ X: https://x.com/DMEASrecruiting S...

Doug recaps an incredible Game 7 in Toronto, breaking down the key moments — including Seattle’s questionable pitching decisions that set up George Springer’s go-ahead three-run homer to send the Blue Jays to the next round. Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiewicz16/ X: https://x.com/DMEASrecruiting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug recaps a wild start to the Championship Series — the Mariners go into Toronto and shock the Blue Jays with back-to-back wins to take a 2-0 lead in the ALCS, while Blake Snell dominates Game 1 of the NLCS in a tense matchup that featured one of the craziest double plays you’ll ever see. Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiewicz16/ X: https://x.com/DMEASrecr...

Doug breaks down another Yankees postseason disappointment — from roster flaws to a lack of grit — and explains why the issues go deeper than Aaron Boone. He also looks around the league as the Division Series wraps and the Championship Series takes shape, analyzing what’s working for the Dodgers, Brewers and the teams still fighting for a ring. Follow Doug: Instagram: https://ww...

On this special 25th anniversary edition of The Dougout, Doug is joined by Pat Borders, Brent Abernathy, Ernie Young, and Mike Neill to relive USA Baseball’s historic gold medal run at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. From the opening ceremonies and wild Olympic Village stories to clutch hits, legendary performances, and the unforgettable win over Cuba, the guys share their emotions, reflections an...

Doug is joined by ESPN analyst Eduardo Pérez to break down all the action from Omaha and the 2025 College World Series.  Doug and Eduardo talk Cade Anderson's dominant run, Florida State's postseason highs and lows, Gage Wood's incredible no-hitter, and Cinderella runs from Coastal Carolina and Murray State. Plus, how LSU powered their way to another championship and what makes Omaha s...

Doug sits down with former MLB pro and CamWood Bats founder Wes Helms to talk about how he's reshaping player development. They dive into what today’s coaches are getting wrong, how analytics can sometimes miss the mark, and the importance of passing down pro-level insight. Plus, stories from the league, favorite teammates, and their sons’ journeys through the world of college baseball...

On this episode of the Dougout, Doug goes solo for a full breakdown of the wild ride that is the College Baseball postseason.  He covers what stood out in Regionals and how he'd handle the reseeding issues in the bracket, the antics, controversies, and the chaotic energy in college baseball, and previews the Super Regionals.  Doug also gives his take on the Kevin O'Sullivan drama, Brian...

On this episode of The Dougout , Doug continues his conversation with one of the most interesting men in sports — longtime MLB GM and current Pepperdine professor Ned Colletti. In part 2, Ned breaks down what separates great organizations like the Dodgers from struggling ones like the White Sox and Rockies. He shares what “organizational culture” really means, why leadership matt...

On this episode of The Dougout , Doug is joined by one of the most interesting men in sports — longtime MLB GM Ned Colletti. In part 1 of Doug's conversation with Ned, Ned shares insight from a remarkable career as an executive in the MLB and NHL(!), including his time as Doug’s GM with the Dodgers. The two revisit a funny spring training story, talk Dodgers culture, what it's like man...

Doug is joined by his colleague and the founder of EAS Recruiting, Sean Yanes, for an inside look at the 2025 recruiting landscape. They break down what college programs are really looking for, how recruiting has evolved, and what players and parents need to know. With years of experience on both the scouting and coaching sides, Doug and Sean share real talk and real advice from inside the game. V...

Doug is joined by fellow first baseman, World Series Champion, 4x Gold Glove winner, and his favorite player of this era—Eric Hosmer. The two chop it up on everything from torpedo bats to Jurickson Profar’s suspension, plus a ton of stories from Hosmer and Doug's time in the big leagues. A must-listen for baseball fans. Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiewicz...

On this episode of The Dougout , Doug and Brent recap Team USA baseball's magical Sydney run. They highlight standout performances like Ben Sheets start in the gold medal match, surprising roster cuts like CC Sabathia, and unforgettable moments from the underdog journey. Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiewicz16/ X: https://x.com/DMEASrecruiting   See omnystudio.com...

In part two of the infamous Casino Story, Doug sits down with teammate and former MLB player Brent Abernathy to relive the unforgettable night. Brent shares his perspective on the chaos, along with the aftermath of the altercation that helped ignite Team USA’s incredible run to Olympic gold. Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiewicz16/ X: https://x.com/DMEASrecruitin...

Doug sits down with Tennessee Volunteers Baseball Coach and reigning National Champion Tony Vitello! Tony shares his journey to Tennessee, how he rapidly transformed the program, his thoughts on the evolving college baseball landscape, and much more! Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiewicz16/ X: https://x.com/DMEASrecruiting   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Doug dives into Juan Soto's MASSIVE 15-year, $765 Million contract with the New York Mets. Doug explores what this means for the Yankees, what the Mets need to capitalize on their championship window, and the broader impact on MLB.  Doug also has shares some strong takes about the 'Golden At-Bat' rule recently floated by Rob Manfred.  Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiew...

On this episode of the Dougout, Doug revisits one of the most unforgettable chapters of his baseball career: representing Team USA at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.  In part one of a hilarious and wild casino adventure, Doug recounts a night with legends Tommy Lasorda and Pat Borders that took an unexpected turn... This is one story you won't want to miss!  Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram...

Danny Kanell joins Doug to talk all things College Football, including the latest 12-team playoff rankings, the state of College Football, Florida State's struggles, and so much more!  Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiewicz16/ X: https://x.com/DMEASrecruiting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug recaps game five of the 2024 World Series, including the Yankees 5th inning collapse, Gerrit Cole's dominance, and the Dodgers coming out victorious in an all-time classic!  Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiewicz16/ X: https://x.com/DMEASrecruiting   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug unpacks the chaos of Game 4 in the World Series last night! From Freddie Freeman making history, to the two Yankee fans vying for Mookie Betts' ball, to Anthony Volpe's redeeming grand slam, tune in for Doug's takeaways and outlook for Game 5.  Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiewicz16/ X: https://x.com/DMEASrecruiting   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

On the first episode of The Dougout, Doug Mientkiewicz dives into games 1-3 of the World Series including why this Dodgers team is so dominant, Aaron Judge's postseason struggles becoming a trend, Dave Roberts brilliance, and so much more!  Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiewicz16/ X: https://x.com/DMEASrecruiting   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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