RizzoCast

In episode 138 of RizzoCast, we are joined by San Francisco Giants superfan McCovey Cove Dave to discuss his career kayaking outside of Oracle Park, life outside the water, ballhawking strategies and rules, his game day routine, navigating with spray charts, preparation for Splash Hit No. 100 and more! Follow Dave on Twitter and Instagram @McCoveyCoveDave Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full e...

In episode 137 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB outfielder Kyle Blanks to discuss his big league career, baseball in New Mexico, playing in San Diego, new rules, modern day hitting style, the mental side of hitting, battling through injuries, his exposure to opioids in the clubhouse, a desire to normalize cannabis in the game and more! Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: ht...

In episode 136 of RizzoCast, we are joined by WBC broadcaster Tyler Maun to discuss his experience calling Pool A in Taiwan, passion for International baseballl, criticisms around the tournament, the infamous horn guy, Shohei Ohtani, nailing big calls, calling softball, his future and more. Special thanks to Brennan (@BayAreaBrennan) for co-hosting this episode! Follow Tyler on Twitter: https://tw...

In episode 135 of RizzoCast, we are joined by University of Nebraska-Lincoln broadcast student Connor Clark to discuss all things play-by-play broadcasting, calling Chicago Cubs games off the TV as a teenager, getting involved with the industry, describing different sports, working with a production team, his distinct voice, techniques, his career goals and more! Follow Connor on Twitter: https://...

In episode 134 of RizzoCast, we are joined by San Francisco Giants left-handed pitcher Daniel Tillo to discuss his invitation to big league camp, regaining health, creating goals, choosing between basketball and baseball in college, undergoing Tommy John Surgery, new rules, his sports cards collecting hobby, tracking down his own cards and more! Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: h...

In episode 133 of RizzoCast, we are joined by San Francisco Giants right-hander Trevor Hildenberger to discuss his time in Spring Training, what it means to be reassigned, growing up in the Bay Area, playing with Mitch Haniger in high school, helping unionize the minor leagues, his style of pitching, reaction on the pitch clock and shift rules and more! Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full epi...

In episode 132 of RizzoCast, we are joined once again by Archbishop Riordan High School assistant baseball coach Jeff Ramirez to discuss the recent ABCA conference, Riordan's 2023 team, the pitch clock, shift regulations, offensive approaches, the current San Francisco Giants roster, WBC, the best players in baseball and more!   Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee...

In episode 131 of RizzoCast, we are joined by newly signed San Francisco Giants right-hander Dylan Cumming to discuss his new minor league deal with San Francisco, his Scottsdale routine, growing up a Tigers fan, developing an aresnal of pitches, outstuffing hitters, the pitch clock, his famous Celine Dion viral video and more!   Follow Dylan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DylanCumming12&nbs...

In episode 130 of RizzoCast, we are joined by sports media personality and Oakland A's broadcaster Jessica Kleinschmidt to discuss her new gig at Awful Announcing, the human side of writing about athletes, taking a risk to cover baseball, thriving as a woman in sports, meeting Kim Ng and Eric Chavez, the 2023 A's and more.   Follow Jessica on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KleinschmidtJD Follow...

In episode 129 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former Minnesota Twins scout Jason Pennini to discuss the art of scouting, how he got started, what he looks for in young players, incorporating analytics, the definition of makeup, pro vs amateur scouting, why he walked away from the profession and more!    Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee/RizzoCast  Foll...

In episode 128 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB umpire Greg Gibson to discuss his 25-year career, instructing students at umpiring school, why there's an official shortage in youth sports, electronic strike zones, enforcing the new shift policy, his viral moment, the reason behind his retirement and more!   Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee/RizzoCast&nb...

In episode 127 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB right-handed pitcher Jerome Williams to discuss being a pitching coach and working with young arms, the reasoning behind his pink gloves, playing with Barry Bonds and Mike Trout, playing all over the world, his next gig and more!   Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee/RizzoCast  Follow RizzoCast on Twitt...

In episode 126 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Los Angeles Angels outfielder BJ Boyd to discuss resigning with LAA for 2023, his style of hitting, quitting baseball to play junior college football and returning after the pandemic, what's held him back from the big leagues, playing with the Oakland A's, becoming a family man and more.   Follow Boyd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossma...

In episode 125 of RizzoCast, we are joined by San Francisco CRABS President Robert Abel Nakken to discuss his coaching career, building a baseball academy, teaching players accountability, getting the youth to play ball again, offensive approaches, his wife Alyssa's success as assistant coach for the San Francisco Giants and more!   Check out the CRABS: https://sfcrabs.com/#top    W...

In episode 124 of RizzoCast, we are joined by 8-year MLB veteran starting pitcher Dan Straily to discuss the holiday season, growing up in Oregon, playing with the A's in a sewage filled clubhouse, the art of pitching, the experience of playing in the KBO and with the Lotte Giants, his unedited hype song and more!   Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee/RizzoCast&nb...

In episode 123 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former Miami Marlins and New York Yankees prospect, infielder James Nelson! We discusss his offseason workout plan, playing independent ball, advocating for JUCO, playing different positions, bringing style to the game and looking for his next opportunity.  Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WoahitsNelly  Watch and listen to RizzoCa...

In episode 122 of RizzoCast, we are joined by MLB.com reporter and producer, Sonja Chen! We discuss her recent visit to Taiwan, her first season covering MLB in the Bay Area, preparing for different teams, why baseball is unique to write about, her figure skating career, the AL West, Oakland A's and more!   Follow Sonja on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sonjamchen  Watch and listen to Rizz...

In episode 121 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Gar Ryness, otherwise known as The Batting Stance Guy. We discuss the origin of his baseball fandom, his unique skill of imitating stances and which one is requested most, rising to social media stardom, performing in front of players, wiffle ball bats, baseball cards, Thanksgiving, Aaron Judge and more!   Follow BSG on Twitter: https://twitter.co...

In Episode 120 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Pittsburgh Pirates beat reporter for MLB.com, Justice delos Santos! We discuss the Pirates offseason outlook, Oneil Cruz's rookie season, his first year covering MLB full-time, developing a style, traveling to ballparks, providing donuts in the press box and more!   Follow Justice on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justdelossantos  Watch and lis...

In episode 119 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former San Francisco Giants prospect Myles Schroder to discuss growing up in the Bay Area, the life of a minor leaguer, playing every position on the field and the benefits of doing so, how communication in baseball is key, coaching in the Braves organization, his aspirations to find a new coaching gig and more!   Watch and listen to RizzoCast's f...

In episode 5 of Why I Love the Game, Steven Rissotto sits down with two baseball fans, Chris Corbett and Catherine Galanti, as they share their story about how they fell in love with the game, a few of their favorite all-time moments and more!   Follow Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlueJays_Giants  Follow Catherine on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GalantiCatherin  Watch and l...

In episode 4 of Why I Love the Game, Steven Rissotto sits down with two baseball fans, Ben Berman and Alex Hutton,  as they share their story about how they fell in love with the game, a few of their favorite all-time moments and more!   Follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/benfromsf Follow Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexHutton35  Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full...

In episode 118 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former San Francisco Giants first baseman JT Snow to discuss the postseason, the 2022 Giants season, today's game, growing up playing multiple sports, his big league career, becoming an elite defender at first, coming up short, retiring as a Giant, his broadcasting aspirations and more.   Follow JT on Twitter: @JTSnowSix   Follow RizzoCast on...

In Episode 117 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB managerJoe Maddon to discuss his new book, managing in the minor leagues, his issues with new trends, analytics, the 2016 Cubs, Shohei Ohtani, getting fired by Angels, a possible comeback and more!   Maddon's book is available for preorder now and will be released on October 11: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joe-Trying-Suck-Baseball/dp/15...

In episode 116 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former San Diego Padres infielder Matt Antonelli! We discuss his youth coaching career, how travel ball has changed, teaching a swing, shifting, his MLB career, starting a YouTube channel and more!   Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/  Follow Steven Ri...