Episodes

Episode #98: Jim Callis & Jonathan Mayo from MLB Pipeline 16.04.2020 1:04:52

Donavan talks to Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline about the effect of the shutdown of baseball programs on teams draft boards. The optimism of MLB playing this season. How this Shutdown effects MiLB and much more. BONUS: Jim answers Quarantine Questions on what he thinks is happening in Jonathan Mayo's household and Jonathan Mayo Weighs in on Quarantine Questions for the Callis home.

Episode #96: Jeff Sanders and Hudson Head 02.04.2020 1:07:07

Roy and Donavan talk to Union Tribune sports writer Jeff Sanders and Padres Prospect Hudson Head.

Episode #95: DB Firstman, Adopt an MiLB Player 25.03.2020 1:29:03

Roy and Donavan talk to Author DB Firstman on their book Hall of Names, and Mike Rivers of Adopt a Minor Leaguer Player. Hall of Name Link: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781734167405 More Than Baseball link: https://secure.everyaction.com/sORGptxviUaYqqXBv422mw2 Adopt a Minor League Player Merch Link: https://promotionsetc.commonsku.com/shop/e5be5b9c-b850-4648-9d5f-830033b386b2

Episode #94: Quarantined with Kevin Acee and Alex Miniak 17.03.2020 1:32:01

QUARANTINED!!! All Sports shutdown because of the NOVID-19!!! Donavan and Roy discuss the shutdown of MLB and the effect it has on players and in particular the impact it has on Minor League players. Kevin Acee Joins the boys and talks about the effect the shutdown has on the Padres and position battles. Bonus guest Padres game day Public Address Announcer Alex Miniak talks about MLBTheShow findin...

Episode #92: Jose Quezada and the first two weeks of Spring Training 05.03.2020 59:15

Roy and Donavan talk to Jose Quezada, Spring Training stand outs and MadFriars Sleeper Hitters and Pitchers, Donavan plugs Michael Curry's RV situation Instagram account.

Episode #91: First Week of Spring Training and Mason Feole! 27.02.2020 1:10:18

We talk first week of Spring Training and catch up with Mason Feole on his rehab and We talk Rock and Roll!!!!

Episode #90: Fort Wayne TinCaps Broadcaster John Nolan 20.02.2020 39:59

Donavan talks to Ft. Wayne TinCaps announcer John Nolan.

Episode #89: Spring is in the air! Dr. Travis Ehlers talks to Donavan 20.02.2020 40:03

Spring Training, Brown is Back, MLB raises the pay of Minor League players. Dr. Travis Ehlers talks to Donavan

Episode #88 - Jonathan Mayo of MLB Pipeline 04.02.2020 1:00:36

Roy and Donavan discuss when MacKenzie Gore will get called up, and The boy's talk to MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo on the Top 100 prospects.

Episode #87 - Steven Wilson interview and more! 30.01.2020 1:21:25

INTERVIEW: Steven Wilson talks about pitching in the cold, Tommy John in college that lead to a blessing in disguise. and More!!! MLB Pipeline releases their top 100 and Donavan and Roy tease a future guest. MiLB release another response to MLB. Mayor Task Force to Save Minor League Baseball and Congressional resolution

Episode #86 - Non-Roster Invitees, Coaching Staffs, and Ryan Weathers 21.01.2020 1:14:33

Non-Roster invitees, Padres release their Minor League Coaching Staffs, Roy and Donavan talk to Ryan Weathers and he talks about Being drafted, last season, what he's done this off season to prepare for 2020. Lightning Round. Link to donate to Abigail's Plan https://www.abigailsplan.org/

Episode #85: Josh Emmerick, Director of West Coast Scouting for the San Diego Padres 15.01.2020 1:08:23

Donavan talks to Padres Supervisor of West Coast Scouting Josh Emmerick. Ethan Skender participates in a fundraiser for Advocates for Access. Link to Donate http://advocatesforaccess.com/financial-support

Episode #84: Interview with Venezuelan journalist Antonio Matheus 08.01.2020 50:24

Interview with Venezuelan Journalist Antonio Matheus on what it took for MLB to allow players to play in the Venezuelan Baseball League, we discuss conditions, security, the Resilience of the players, fans and teams.

Episode #83: Jason and Casey from Brandiose! 25.12.2019 56:46

Roy and Donavan let Jason and Casey from Brandiose take over. Hear them tell the origins of Brandiose and being the Friar during the 1998 season.!!!

Episode #82: More Winter Meetings and Winter Baseball chat plus Jeff Lantz 24.12.2019 1:14:30

Winter Meetings musings and Donavan talks to Jeff Lantz Senior Director of Communications for MiLB on his career and we discuss Major League Baseballs proposal to contract 40 MiLB affiliates

Episode #81: Winter Meetings part II - Waiting is the Hardest Part 20.12.2019 1:18:55

Hall of Fame writer Jayson Stark, Josh and Samantha from Double Diamond Sports Managment, PEBO job seekers, Jace Tingler and AJ Preller pressers.

Episode #80: 2019 Winter Meetings Special, PEBO,Preller, Heyman Oh My!! 12.12.2019 1:07:05

WINTER MEETINGS SPECIAL!!! PEBO Job Fair, AJ Preller presser!! Jon Heyman!!

Episode #79: Goodbye to Luis Urias and a long chat with Emily Waldon 06.12.2019 1:33:30

We talk the Trades of Urias, Lauer, Austin Allen, and deep discussion with Emily Waldon.

Episode #78: Lee Solomon interview, Tatis requests a trade, and other recent news 25.11.2019 1:17:30

Roy and Donavan talk to Lee Solomon about being being accepted into Law school, Ft. Wayne is not cold weather baseball, and much, much more. Padres may have their first two way player in Zayed Salinas. ABL chat, and the continuing MLB 120 drama....Congress weighs in. Plus Winter Meetings chat!!

Episode #77: Katie Woo from MiLB.com 20.11.2019 1:08:39

Roy and Donavan have a conversation with MiLB/MLB's Katie Woo!! She talks about falling into Sprots writting at ASU , her time interning with the Padres and the Padre press box. Hot take on what pitcher the Padres should sign, and what the promos for the new uniforms said about who stays. Plus more!!!!

Episode #76: Interview: Ethan Skender, TinCaps and Amarillo unveil #CopadeDiversion, 15.11.2019 1:17:40

TinCaps and Amarillo become Manazanas Luchadores de Ft. Wayne and Pointy Boots de Amarillo, More players heading to the ABL, MacKenzie Gore MiLB pitcher of the Year, Roy and Donavan talk to Ethan Skender.

Episode #75: Hitting Coach Raul Padron, Winter League, Premier 12 Rundown 07.11.2019 1:03:47

Roy and Donavan talk to Amarillo Sod Poodles Hitting Coach Raul Padron about hitting, mental approach, routine. Playing Winter ball with Omar Vizquel. Winter League and Premier 12 rundown. Automatic Strike Zone discussion. drtravisehlers.com

Episode #74: Evan Drellich of The Athletic the MLB / MiLB relationship 31.10.2019 52:19

Donavan and Roy talk to The Athletic's Evan Drellich on the MLB's "120 Plan" and the reaction from MiLB. Kirby Yates Reliever of the Year snub, thoughts on Padres new skipper Jayce Tingler, Hodgetown named 2020 All-Star site. drtravisehlers.com

Episode #73: Taylor Lomack interview and some proposed changes to Minor Leauge Baseball 23.10.2019 1:03:18

Roy and Donavan begin to unpack the MLB proposal to cut MiLB affiliates to 120 with their "120 plan" and we talk to Taylor Lomack 2019 24th round selection and learn he's got a cool movie credit to his name!!

Episode 72 - Winter League kick-off, offseason terms discussion, Austin Hartsfield 18.10.2019 1:29:18

Winter Leagues rundown, We begin the baseball Terms and Definitions series with the Off-season calendar and explain what happens after the World Series all the way up to Pitchers and Catchers reporting. We have a conversation with Austin Hartsfield from East Village Times and Painting Corners podcast on Amarillo baseball, interviewing and a bunch of other stuff.