SAX IN THE MORNING

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. In this episode of Sax in the Morning , I share one of the most personal experiences of my life — my recent open-heart surgery and the diagnosis that changed everything. Despite a lifetime of fitness and no symptoms, I discovered I had severe heart disease, including a 99% blockage in a critical artery....

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. What if enduring life's hardest moments could lead you to a new purpose? This episode we explore the inspiring journey of Dave Drevecky, a former ace pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, whose career was dramatically altered by a cancer diagnosis. Despite reaching the highest echelons of professio...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. Ever wondered what makes a leader truly exceptional? I want to unpacks the essence of leadership with insights from Adam Galinsky's groundbreaking research featured in the Harvard Business Review. Adam's journey began in the tumultuous times of the 2009 global financial collapse, where he obse...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. Sports have the remarkable ability to connect people in ways few other things can, and I've seen it firsthand. From the camaraderie in a baseball locker room to the shared thrill of a last-minute goal, there's an undeniable magic in how sports bring us together. I often find myself recalling m...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. Lael Wilcox sets a world record cycling around the world in 108 days. Join me on an inspiring exploration of human potential as I share Lael Wilcox's extraordinary 18,000-mile cycling journey around the world. Over the course of 108 days, Lael not only broke records but also transcended the limits...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. What if the team you least expect rises to the top and snags a championship? I want to shake things up with some bold and spirited baseball predictions that just might have you on the edge of your seat. As we embark on this thrilling new season, I'm not just sharing my picks for the American and Na...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. Growing up with a family doctor for a father, I couldn't imagine following in his footsteps until life had a different game plan for me. Join me as I share the awe-inspiring journey of Dr. Dan Murphy, a man whose life transformed from basketball dreams to a global mission of healing and compassion....

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. Growing up, my son was captivated by Thomas the Tank Engine, but today, I'm here to talk about a different kind of "Thomas the Tank." Meet Thomas Perry, a powerhouse from a small Division III school who is making waves as a top NFL offensive line prospect. Forget the stereotypes of today&...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. Turning down a $440 million contract might sound crazy, but for baseball star Juan Soto, it was a leap of faith that paid off in a monumental way. Join me, Steve Sax, as I dive into the inspiring journey of Soto, who trusted his instincts and went on to sign a groundbreaking $765 million deal with the N...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. Springtime always heralds change, and for me, it's an exciting season of new beginnings as I transition into my role covering the Athletics' pre and post-game shows in Major League Baseball. This episode centers around embracing life's big changes with a blend of preparation and patience....

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. Hey everybody, as you may have noticed we haven't posted episodes for a couple weeks and that's because after over 300 episodes I decided to take a little break to travel and do some relaxation. We are also working on some new ideas for episodes to give you a shot in the arm three days a week...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. Today I wrap up our salute to the military with the story of Mo Berg who might be the most interesting man in the history of baseball.  Berg was fluent in seven languages and was familiar with another five. He played 16 years in the Major Leagues and traveled to Japan with a MLB All-Star team that inclu...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. Today I want to continue to salute our military a day after Memorial Day and so today I am focusing on the famous flying squadron The Purple Foxes. This is the squadron that my son John was a part of.  The Purple Foxes are famous for flying in to rescue a platoon of Marines who were stuck under heavy fi...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. Today on Memorial Day I wanted to give my thanks to all the men and women who have given their lives to defend this country. Since I love World War II history I wanted to focus a little bit on D-day and some of the other breakthroughs that helped us win that war.  What does D-day mean? How did code brea...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. Sometimes you hear people say things like “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” or “you had better have a back up plan.” The truth is that most people who accomplish difficult goals don’t have a “plan B.” I was going to play Major League baseball, period, end of story. If I failed I would have figured...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. I have good news for you today and that is that if you have a lot of struggles and a lot of problems there's a good chance that a major part of the problem is YOU! And you are the only person, place or thing you really have any control over, which means you have more agency than you think to solve...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. It’s time for another MLB update where I give my thoughts on how the season is going and what the biggests surprises and disappointments are so far.  The Tampa Bay Rays just keep on rolling! Crummy stadium, low payroll and they cannot be stopped. Unlike the Oakland A’s who seem to have zero interest in...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. You know I love to share inspirational sports stories with you and today is a whopper! It's about the Florida Athletic High School Hall of Famer Carl Joseph.  Joseph was a star athlete in high school in football, basketball and track and field. At 6’1” he could dunk the ball with authority, routine...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. Jamie Moyer pitched in four different decades as a Major League pitcher and won 269 games. He was never the most talented guy, he didn’t throw hard and his “stuff” wasn’t impressive, but he got the very most out of his ability by knowing his strengths.  He knew he could use hitters' aggressiveness...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. Today I’m talking about how working on a team creates a positive environment with better outcomes for everyone. It’s tempting to want to “go it alone” but the rewards of being backed up by a team bear out in the research and by people’s experiences.  Being on a team reduces stress, reduces mistakes and...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. We all have negative thoughts sometimes that put us down or make us doubt ourselves. That’s normal, but when those thoughts become chronic and intrusive it can lead to a sad lonely life of blaming the world and other people for our problems.  Looking back over my own experience and reading how others ha...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. We all do it. We all get a fear in our head that we know what someone is thinking about us, or we get a feeling and know that something terrible is going to happen, or we read a headline and we know the whole awful story. But do we? Or are we just jumping to conclusions based on feelings or false inform...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. Today I’m talking about another pandemic that is happening in our world as the COVID-19 crisis winds down and that is the crisis of loneliness. It’s worse for you than smoking, it causes mental health problems, lifestyle disorders and all sorts of public health problems.  All this started even before CO...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. There are many things in life which never get old. Jeans and a t-shirt, a good chocolate chip cookie and treating people with class and respect. That’s what today’s short is all about.  During my career many different people showed class, guiding me with their example of kindness and service. Acts of cl...

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. Today I’m taking a look at the baseball season again to see where things stand after the first month.  This is a time for players and teams to reevaluate where they are, how the season is going and what changes might need to be made. It’s a great example for our own lives. Every few months we should all...