Nuts About Baseball

In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Linda Ruth Tosetti - the granddaughter of Babe Ruth.  Linda and her husband, Andy, provide stories you have probably never heard before, and you will surely enjoy listening to an actual descendant of arguably the best baseball player of all time.

Host Joe Grimme provides an update of the Cincinnati Reds season so far (after 72 games), with team and individual statistics.  He also gives a preview of what is to come over the next month, as the All-Star break quickly approaches.  

Host Joe Grimme talks with Darrel Chaney, a member of the Big Red Machine and 1975 World Series Champion, who played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball.  In this episode, Darrel tells some great stories about his career, and he discusses a book written about him.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme interviews head coaches and players from Holy Cross (softball) and Highlands (baseball), both 9th Region Champions, as they each head into the State Tournament this Friday.  

Host Joe Grimme talks with Rob Sanders, former head coach at Bellevue High School, who just retired after 20 years at the helm.  This is a great listen to someone who coached the right way - and positively affected a lot of lives along the way.  (Sponsored by Desmond Insurance)

Host Joe Grimme provides updates on the standings across the board in the MLB, as well as discussing team and individual statistical leaders.  Take a listen to get caught up on the season, which is about one-third of the way through.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Dizzy Peyton, head baseball coach at Northern Kentucky University.  Take a listen as NKU heads into the postseason as the number 2 seed in the Horizon League Conference Tournament on May 22.

Host Joe Grimme highlights the career of Tom Seaver, one of the greatest pitchers of all time.  This episode is a short listen that pays tribute to "Tom Terrific" - a player that succeed despite playing for mediocre teams during most of his career.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with long-time Cincinnati radio personality Dennis "Wildman" Walker.  Wildman tells several stories surrounding his career, as well as many interactions he had with Pete Rose - his favorite baseball player of all time.

Host Joe Grimme discusses Northern Kentucky High School Softball with a review of the 2025 season to date, including team records and individual statistical leaders.  Also included in this episode are interviews with varsity head coaches from the 9th Region.

Host Joe Grimme discusses Northern Kentucky High School Baseball with a review of the 2025 season to date, including team records and individual statistical leaders.  Also included in this episode are several interviews with varsity head coaches from the 8th, 9th, and 10th Regions.

Host Joe Grimme discusses the worst 5 WAR numbers recorded for MVP Award winners during the year in which they won the Award.  Did they really deserve the MVP Award?

The season is underway, and host Joe Grimme provides a summary of the Cincinnati Reds season thus far.  He discusses team and individual statistics, as well as a preview of what is to come over the next few weeks.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with 2021 Ludlow High School graduate Hayden Stamm, who is the clubhouse manager for the Midland RockHounds (Double-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics).  This is a great listen about Hayden's journey from starting as a bat boy with the Florence Freedom to where he is today.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks to Justin Jemison, a Reds cameraman for FanDuel Sports Network. Justin discusses how he reached this level in the industry, and he gives a "behind the scenes" perspective while filming collegiate and professional sporting events.

On this date (April 8th) in baseball history, Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's all-time career record for home runs in 1974.  Host Joe Grimme pays tribute in this episode to one of the best baseball players to ever play the game.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme continues the tournament between the last 64 World Series losing teams.  Part 2 recaps the Sweet Sixteen, the Elite Eight, the Final Four, and the Championship.  Listen to see which team prevails.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme interviews John Asalon, who worked on the grounds crew, and Warren Brown, who was a bat boy, during the 1970s with the Big Red Machine.  Listeners will undoubtedly enjoy these two tell stories about their experiences with some of the greatest players to ever wear a Cincinnati Reds uniform.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme paired up the last 64 World Series losing teams in a tournament that was played through the Out of the Park baseball simulator.

Opening Day in Cincinnati has provided some great memories over the years, which have involved many superstars that have played for the Reds.  Host Joe Grimme discusses many of those players, some interesting facts, and much more in this episode.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme interviews former Major League pitcher JJ Hoover.  Take a listen to a great guy talk about his baseball career, as well as his current business called Hoov's Hangout.

Host Joe Grimme and guest Tyler Owen choose one position player, as well as a starting pitching rotation, from every season the Red Sox and Athletics won the World Series to compare the two teams.  This challenge will entertain you with some names you know, and some you don't.

Host Joe Grimme discusses Ninth Region high school baseball with head coaches Joe Aylor (Ryle) and Kevin Gray (Beechwood).  This episode recaps the Ryle Regional Championship of 2024, and it provides a brief preview of the 2025 season.

Host Joe Grimme takes a close look at the NL Central Division, as he discusses the key players and potential outcome of the 2025 season.  Will the Brewers repeat, or will another team finish first in what seems to be a division that is up for grabs?

As Black History Month wraps up, host Joe Grimme discusses his top 8 Negro League Hitters of all-time.  Enjoy this review of some of the best athletes to ever step on a baseball field.