On Base with Mookie Betts

Mookie opens the show with an injury update and is joined by Red Sox star reliever Kenley Jansen to talk about his time with the Dodgers, winning the World Series and people calling it a 'Mickey Mouse' title. He also discusses playing for Boston, one player he hates facing, the upcoming Netflix documentary, his teammate Jarren Duran and the differences between Los Angeles and Boston. Learn more ab...

Texas Rangers All-Star Marcus Semien sits down with Mookie to discuss the one time he forgot he was on deck during a game, the legitimacy behind Micah Parsons' thinking he could bat .200 in an MLB season, why he chose to play college baseball instead of going straight to the pros, and why he never likes taking days off. He also shares stories of watching Barry Bonds from his childhood, builds an '...

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Tyler Glasnow joins Mookie to discuss the viral story of how he met his girlfriend, being compared to Cillian Murphy, and what it was like being recruited to the Dodgers by Shohei Ohtani. Mookie also responds to Giants pitcher Logan Webb's comments about Mookie 'owning' him, Glasnow explains his wild tattoos, names his top 5 rappers, and details both his game day AND hairca...

New York Mets OF Brandon Nimmo sits down with Mookie to discuss adjusting to their respective position changes this season, Nimmo spending his honeymoon with Travis d'Arnaud, why he always sprints to first base, and being starstruck by Shakira. Nimmo also breaks down the Mets' recent hot stretch after slow start to the year, opens up about the challenges of living up to expectations in New York, d...

In the Season 2 premiere, Cubs All-Star Dansby Swanson sits down with Mookie in front of a live audience at Spring Training to discuss Ohtani signing with the Dodgers for $700M, Craig Counsell leaving Milwaukee to be the Cubs’ new manager and Cody Bellinger calling during free agency. They also discuss how Dansby wound up playing for Vanderbilt and how he got traded to his hometown Braves, what it...

Freddie Freeman finally joins Mookie for the Season 1 finale of On Base to talk about the move to LA, breaking the Dodgers’ doubles record, and recruiting Jason Heyward. The 2020 NL MVP also relives the hilarious Chipper Jones ATV rescue story, celebrates Ronald Acuña Jr.’s incredible season, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

In the final series of the regular season, Jason Heyward sits down with Mookie to discuss the famous rain-delay speech in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, how Freddie Freeman convinced him to sign with the Dodgers, and answer if Wrigley Field is his favorite stadium. The five-time Gold Glover also relives his first at-bat with the Braves, plays the Immaculate Grid and more. See omnystudio.com/list...

Best friends and Dodger teammates J.D. Martinez and Mookie sit down in San Fransisco to tell a hilarious gambling story with Drake, debate LA vs. Boston fans, and explain what it means to be on "Cuban Time." The 6x All-Star also shows love to Ronald Acuña Jr., discusses changing his swing, details his wild journey to the MLB, builds a Dodger football team, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Mookie continues the roadtrip in Seattle and sits down with Mariners shortstop J. P. Crawford. The 2020 Gold Glove winner talks about his fantasy football teams, being called 'the quarterback' of the Mariners, and shares his excitement for the postseason at T-Mobile Park. The Immaculate Grid is back with a fun surprise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad...

2x All-Star Julio Rodríguez kicks it with Mookie during the Dodgers series in Seattle. The Mariners star center fielder shares why he thinks celebrations are good for baseball, sides with Deion Sanders and Mook about sunglasses indoors, and explains his Home Run Derby moment in the batting cage with Shohei Ohtani.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choic...

Marlins center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. hangs with Mookie during the Dodgers road trip in the 305. The 2022 All-Star talks his MLB The Show Cover, how he's changing the culture of baseball, his first meeting with Michael Jordan, and shares his top best dressed players in the league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Dodgers teammate Kiké Hernández hangs out with Mookie during the road trip in Cleveland. The 2020 World Series champion talks being traded at the deadline and their return to Boston, reveals way too much about bodily functions, and shares a hilarious story about his time in the minor leagues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Triston McKenzie hangs with Mookie during the Dodgers road trip to Cleveland. The Guardians pitcher gives an update on his injury, shares the story of Marcus Stroman rewarding him with a Rolex, reveals how he uses The Show to scout hitters, and can't seem to help Mook with The Immaculate Grid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Continuing the Arizona road trip, Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen catches up with Mookie to talk Cy Young snubs, explain what it's like to strikeout Shohei Ohtani, and even reminisce on Mookie's first homer as a Dodger...which was off of Zac. The pair puts together another attempt at the Immaculate Grid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices...

Diamondbacks center fielder Corbin Carroll join Mookie in Arizona to talk about being one of the fastest players in the league, KD sporting his jersey at a game, and signing his extension before his breakout year. Mookie and Corbin also weigh in on the Tim Anderson and José Ramírez brawl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins gives Mookie an update on his injury as they sit down in Baltimore. The 2021 All-Star teaches him about Anime, explains what it's like to give up switch-hitting, and shares his favorite AND least favorite ballpark. Ced also opens up about his time in JUCO, the minor leagues and his Crohn's Disease diagnosis. The two have much better luck with another try at th...

Francisco Lindor and Mookie catch up in New York during the Dodgers-Mets series. The 4x All-Star shortstop talks Steve Cohen’s mid-season comments, participating in the Home Run Derby, names his top shortstops in the game, and more. The pair try their hand at every baseball fan's current obsession... The Immaculate Grid.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your a...

Angels center fielder Mike Trout sits down with Mookie during the Freeway Series in Anaheim to open up about staying at the top of his game and L.A.’s 2023 playoff hopes. The 3x AL MVP also reminisces over his final at-bat in the WBC against Shohei Ohtani and guesses what he thinks the other Angels star will be awarded in free agency. The 10x All-Star runs through his pregame routine, shares the s...

Reds Pitcher Hunter Greene hangs with Mookie to explain what it's like to throw an 100 mph fastball, the pressure of being a hyped prospect, and why he's passionate about giving back. It wouldn't be a trip to Cincinnati without an ode to Skyline Chili and a Joey Votto-themed game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Yankees Captain Aaron Judge catches up with Mookie during the Yankees-Dodgers series in LA. The 2022 AL MVP finally reacts to the infamous ‘Arson Judge’ tweet, details what it was like chasing home run No. 62, and shares why New York will always be home. Two of the best outfielders in the game connect over childhood sports and their best memories of the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry. See omnystudio.com/...

Braves center fielder Michael Harris II catches up with Mookie in Atlanta to share how he’s been finding his swing again following his NL Rookie of the Year season. Money Mike also talks signing his extension, wisdom from Dansby Swanson, and legendary pitchers he would want to face. The two share more in common than just playing in the outfield… Mookie challenges Mike to a bowling tournament remat...

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw joins Mookie during a road series in St. Louis. The Los Angeles teammates put the ‘Crying Kershaw’ meme in San Diego to rest and discuss what it takes to finally win your first ring and overcome the postseason production noise. The 3x NL Cy Young Winner also reveals his toughest at bats and shares a story how he almost got sent down to the minors in 2009. See omnystudio...

In the lead off spot for ‘On Base’, Mookie sits down with Brewers left fielder Christian Yelich in Milwaukee. The 2018 MVPs discuss their quest for more hardware, what it’s like to have Ken Griffey Jr. & Barry Bonds as a hitting coaches, and their thoughts on the pitch clock. Yeli even sets the record straight on his Chipotle bender and Pete Davidson comparisons. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

2x World Series Champion Mookie Betts interviews current MLB players for an up-close and personal look at their lives on and off the field. The first episode will air Tuesday, May 9 LIVE in the B/R app with Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Christian Yelich and will continue throughout the MLB season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...