Big League Dreaming The Podcast

Happy New Year! MLB Predictions 2023  New year, new season of Big League Dreaming the podcast! It is officially season 3 of the podcast. In the season opener, Zak Ty, Zane, and John talk about predictions for this upcoming MLB season and all of the free agent signings happening. You don't want to miss this one Follow Big League Dreaming on Twitter at  https://twitter.com/BLDPod

MLB Wild Card Weekend Predictions on this episode Zak, Ty, and John talk about the Wild Card Weekend and who they think will take each series!!! Let us know your predictions!

On this episode of Big League Dreaming - The Podcast, John, Zak & Ty Gonzalez are joined by Brian Sakowski, a national crosschecker for Perfect Game USA. He evaluates thousands of players each year at events throughout the country and talks about what makes players standout. If you're looking to be recruited, this is a “must” listen to interview. He also tells a few stories of being on the road, h...

RANKING BEST BASEBALL VIDEO GAMES In this podcast, Zak, Ty, and Zane, rank the best baseball video games of all time! Did we get it right? Did we leave any games out? Let us know how we did with our rankings we would love to hear from you! A show about fulfilling your dreams and taking it to the next level. Life is built on dreams.  A family podcast about pursuing your Big League Dreams. &nbs...

On this episode of Big League Dreaming - The Podcast, John & Zak are joined by Gary Hill Jr. Seattle Mariners Executive Producer, Engineer, Play-by-Play announcer. He is also the Host of the Official Seattle Mariners Podcast. On today's episode, Gary talks about the Mariners rising star Julio Rodriguez. His background and how he reached his dream job broadcasting in the big leagues for his dre...

In today's episode Ty and Zane rank the best baseball/dugout snacks! From crunchy nature valley granola bars to big league chew. Let us know if we left any snacks out, and what you thought of our lists. Shoot us a email at bigleaguedreaming@gmail.com, DM on twitter @BLDpod, find more content on our TikTok @bigleaguedreaming. Don't forget to leave a review on the podcast to tell us how we are doing...

On this episode of Big League Dreaming - The Podcast, John, Ty and Zak Gonzalez are joined by Dan Hasty, the voice of the High A West Michigan Whitecaps (Detroit Tigers). Hasty has been broadcasting for the team since the 2015 season, and he has seen some big names come through, including Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene and other top prospects for the Tigers. On the podcast they all talk...

On this episode of “Big League Dreaming - The Podcast” John and Zak Gonzalez talk to sports writer John Brice of Irish Sports Daily and footballscoop.com , who is in Omaha, Neb., covering Notre Dame Baseball's historic trip to the 2022 College World Series. John talks about the team's "dominant" 7-3 win Friday night (June 17) over powerhouse Texas. They talk about what fuels Link Jarrett's team on...

Talking Notre Dame Baseball with Tom Noie (College World Series 2022) On this episode of “Big League Dreaming - The Podcast” John, Zak and Zane Gonzalez had the pleasure of talking with Tom Noie from the South Bend Tribune. This Notre Dame insider brought us up to speed with all things ND Baseball coming off their huge Super Regional upset at #1 Tennessee. Tom will be traveling to Omaha, Nebraska...

On this episode of "Big League Dreaming - The Podcast," John and Zak Gonzalez talk to Bradley Kopp, the Pitch Clock Guy for the Charlotte Knights, the Triple A team for the Chicago White Sox. They talk about how implementing the clock for pitchers and batters is impacting the game at the minor league level in 2022 and what it might mean for MLB down the road. They also talk a little bit about robo...

Spring Training with minor league pitcher Grant Wolfram Meet LHP Grant Wolfram, a Michigan native in the Texas Rangers farm system who is big league dreaming. Originally drafted in the 17th round in 2015 by the Detroit Tigers, the Hamilton High School graduate went to pitch at Central Michigan University as a freshman and then two seasons at Davenport University in Grand Rapids. He was drafted in...

MLB IS BACK! Season 2 Episode 1 In this episode we hear from three of our four hosts. John, Zak and Ty talk about baseball being back! Spring training who will have the edge this year hitters or pitchers? Robot umpires and much more! It's all here on Big League Dreaming The Podcast

On this episode the whole gang gets together. John, Zak, Ty and Zane hop on an early morning call to talk about what they are thankful for. As well as talk some baseball of course.

Richmond Flying Squirrels - Todd Parney Parnell On this episode of the Big League Dreaming Podcast, John and Zak Gonzalez interview veteran and award-winning minor league executive Todd "Parney" Parnell. The VIce President and COO of the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants) has been in the business for more than 30 years and shares his insights about minor lea...

Ep. 21 Jeff Cohen - Futuresox In this episode, hosts John and Zak were able to spend some time with Jeff Cohen, writer from Futuresox.com who covers Chicago Whitesox prospects. This season Jeff was assigned to the Charlotte Knights, the Whitesox Triple A affiliate. How Jeff got connected with Futuresox is very inspiring. And we get a sneak peek into what the Whitesox 2021 playoff taxi squad will l...

Ep. 20 Mike McDonald - Tijuana Toros John and Zak have the chance to speak with Coach Mike McDonald from the Tijuana Toros. 2021 Champions of Liga Mexican de Béisbol (LMB). We hear Mike’s story on how he started as a promotions intern in Minor League Baseball to now coaching at the Professional level. As well as some of his advice on how to break into the highly competitive job market that is coac...

In this episode we hear from three of our four hosts. John, Zak and Ty talk about September baseball, current MLB standings and what races to keep an eye on. As well as touching on Roberto Clemente Day and our World Series matchup predictions.

On this episode of Big League Dreaming the Podcast, hosts Zak Gonzalez and Zane Gonzalez have a conversation about Fall ball in College. Zane is currently the Pitching Coach at NAIA School Indiana University at South Bend (IUSB). Listeners get a bit of a look behind the curtain into what a college baseball team goes through in the Fall. As well as we hear some advice to high school baseball prospe...

Dan Scott: Why some athletes excel while others fail In this Podcast, John Gonzalez talks to longtime broadcaster Dan Scott, who is the play-by-play announcer for the Greenville Drive, a High A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. In this interview from Flour Field in Greenville, South Carolina, the veteran broadcaster and director of broadcasting at Furman University, talks about many things, includi...

On this episode of the Big League Dreaming Podcast, hosts John, Zak and Ty Gonzalez talk to Taylor North Little League coaches about a parade on Thursday (Sept. 2) that is expected to draw 20,000-30,000 fans. The team is celebrating Michigan’s first LLWS championship since 1959 by defeating Ohio in the finals. Coaches Rick Thorning and Guido Ulin talk about the team’s red carpet reception at the D...

In this Podcast, host John Gonzalez talks to Taylor North Little League coach Rick Thorning a couple hours before the Little League World Series championship game vs. Ohio. The game is at 3 p.m. Aug. 29 on ABC-TV. Coach Thorning talks about how tough it is to make it to the finals, and how proud he is of his team and son Cameron, who hit a massive 2-run homer and pitched 3 1/3 innings to help...

On this Podcast, John and Zak Gonzalez of the BLD Podcast talk to Taylor North Little League coach Rick Thorning about the Aug. 28 rematch with Hawaii in the Little World Series 2021. Hawaii beat Michigan in a close game 2-0 on Aug. 25. Michigan then had to beat Texas (15-6), led by catcher Ella Bruning, to advance to the rematch. The winner moves on to the Championship game on Aug. 29. On this Po...

In this Podcast, co-hosts John and Zak Gonzalez talk to the coaches of Taylor North Little League, which defeated Texas in a big win to take a 2-0 record to the next round of the Little League World Series 2021.  They talk to head coach Rick Thorning and assistant coach Guido Ulin, whose sons played a big role in the win. Cam Thorning hit a grand slam in the second winning to bring the team w...

On this podcast we talk to Taylor North Little League coach Rich Thorning as team gets ready to take on Florida in Game 1 of the Little League World Series (Aug. 20, 2021).

On this Podcast, host John Gonzalez talks to the coaches of Taylor North Little League in Michigan, winners of the Great Lakes Region of the 2021 Little League World Series. Taylor North will be one of 16 teams from 8 regions participating in this year's event in Williamsport, Pa. Because of COVID-19, no general public spectators will be allowed at games, and no International teams will parti...