RizzoCast

In episode 115 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Manny Parra! We discuss MLB's recent rule changes, playing JUCO, playing with Prince Fielder and Joey Votto, growing up in Sacramento, his desires to coach and more!   Follow Manny on Twitter @MannyParra26   Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: h...

In episode 114 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Bay Area News Group columnist Dieter Kurtenbach to discuss the disappointing season for the San Francisco Giants, why baseball isn't a priority for him anymore, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s suspension, the steroid era and more!   Follow Dieter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dieter  Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow Ri...

In episode 113 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Bay Area product and Atlanta Braves prospect Keshawn Ogans. We discuss the hot start to his professional career, playing shortstop at UC Berkeley, playing multiple positions, his family, growing up in the Bay Area, being ATL's 20th round pick this year and more!   Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Insta...

In episode 112 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Former San Francisco Giants right-handed pitcher Solomon Bates, who recently came out as a gay athlete. We discuss his new team, being accepted by teammates, adapting to role model status, his upbringing, pitching and more!   Follow Solomon on Twitter: @ SolomonBates_   Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCa...

In episode 111 of RizzoCast, Steven Rissotto is joined by former San Francisco Giants bench coach and third base coach Ron Wotus! They discuss Will Clark, teaching infield defense, his playing career, lasting through four managers, what he's up to now and more!   Follow Ron on Twitter, @RWotus.       Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow Ri...

In episode 110 of RizzoCast, Steven Rissotto and Jasper Lindsey discuss the current trends around baseball, Chris Sale's tunnel blowup, their ideal starting All-Star Game selections for both leagues, a small taste of trade deadline chatter and more!   Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/  Follow Ste...

In episode 109 of RizzoCast we are joined by contributor Jasper Lindsey and Cape Cod baseball writer Sam Fosberg to discuss the current state of baseball. We talk the standings, thoughts on new rules changes, characteristics with analytics, bat flips, involving the young fan and more!   Follow Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiscussBaseball Follow Jasper on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ja...

In episode 108 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former Pittsburgh Pirates minor league left-hander and current high school coach Tom Harlan! We discuss his professional career, playing with Aaron Judge and Tyler Glasnow, new pitching trends, baseball's popularity, minor league life and more!   Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www....

In episode 107 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB outfielder Denard Span to discuss his career, foundation, his favorite ballparks, the art to being a leadoff hitter, must-see center fielders, playing with Joe Mauer and Buster Posey, the 2016 NLDS, and more!   Find Denard's Foundation: DenardSpanFoundation.org   Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow Riz...

In episode 106 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former Los Angeles Dodgers GM Ned Colletti to discuss his 40 years in baseball, working with Brian Sabean with the San Francisco Giants, taking over the Dodgers, spending money, drafting Kershaw and signing Puig, scouting athletes, and more!   Buy Colletti's book: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Chair-Bounces-Acclaimed-Angeles/dp/0735215723  Follo...

In episode 105 of RizzoCast, we are joined by longtime Bay Area radio personality Larry Krueger to discuss his new YouTube channel, the 2022 Giants, Joey Bart, Brandon Belt, changes he's noticed in the game, his favorite interviews and more!   Find Larry's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheKruegShow  Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Insta...

In episode 104 of RizzoCast, we are joined by longtime Bay Area sportswriter and media personality Mychael Urban to discuss covering the Oakland A's in the Moneyball era, Kotsay, Zito, Mulder, Hudson, playing baseball in college, working in radio and TV, and his desire to make a media comeback.   Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https:/...

In episode 103 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former San Francisco Giants left-handed reliever Alex Hinshaw! We discuss bullpen strategy, his Afghan roots, growing up a Padres fan, getting drafted four times playing with Tim Lincecum, what he's up to now, and more!   Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzoc...

In episode 102 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Archbishop RIordan High School Athletic Director and sportscaster Bob Greene. We discuss baseball's unwritten rules, the recent events between the Giants and Padres, bunting with a big lead, bat flips, Greene's career in sportscasting, and more!   Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www...

In episode 101 of RizzoCast, we are joined by KNBR San Francisco Giants beat writer Danny Emerman to discuss the upcoming season, an outlook on the Giants pitching staff, Logan Webb, Joey Bart, Joc Pederson, a need for another right-handed bat, and more.   Follow Danny on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyEmerman  Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow Riz...

In episode 100 of RizzoCast, Steven Rissotto and Jasper Lindsey discuss the return of baseball for the 2022 season, highlight and predict every division, and lock in their MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year selections.   Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/  Follow Steven on Twitter: https://twitt...

In episode 99 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB pitcher Marco Estrada. We discuss growing up in Mexico, playing JUCO and Long Beach State, establishing himself as an all-star, his changeup, pitching in the WBC and more!   Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/  Follow Steven on Twitter: https:...

In episode 98 of RizzoCast, we are joined by three longtime baseball fans 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 RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/  Follow Steven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRissotto

In episode 97 of RizzoCast we are joined by former Rockies general manager and current MLB Network analyst Dan O'Dowd to discuss his career in baseball, evaluating talent, player development, drafting Nolan Arenado, the effects of Coors Field, WIN Reality and more!   Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/&...

In episode 96 of RizzoCast, we are joined by three baseball fans who share their story about how they fell in love with the game, a few of their favorite all-time moments from the sport, and more! Follow Nick Crain on Twitter: @ThePaperCrain Follow Spencer: @Stoodge_ Follow Matt: @$MEDLEN Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagra...

In episode 95 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former San Francisco Giants LHP Dave Dravecky to discuss his early life, playing with the Padres, Tony Gwynn, Bruce Bochy, how he beat cancer, his powerful story, and more!   Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/  Follow Steven on Twitter: https://twitter....

In episode 94 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Minnesota Twins youth coordinator Kobi Allen to discuss working in the MN community, getting kids into baseball, promoting positively, his background in coaching, and more!   Follow Kobi:https://twitter.com/the_kobiallen  Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzoca...

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In episode 93 of RizzoCast, we are joined by New York Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman to discuss the Baseball Hall of Fame, Barry Bonds, developing biographies, the art of interviewing, the future of journalism, his upcoming Bo Jackson book, and more!   Find Jeff's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-writers-slinging-yang/id1252080948?mt=2  Follow Jeff on Twitter:...

In episode 92 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB infielder and ESPN baseball analyst Xavier Scrugg to discuss the game's young talent, advice to young players, analytics, his traveled career, playing in Korea, broadcasting, and more!   Follow Xavier on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @Xavier_Scruggs  Find more of his work: https://linktr.ee/Xavier_Scruggs  Follow RizzoCast on...