Side Retired Podcast

8 Year MLB Veteran and Current Director of Pitching Development for Oregon Baseball Dan Straily joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter on today's episode! Hear all about Dan's baseball journey from pitching in the big leagues to transitioning into the coaching world and all his stops along the way. Extremely grateful for all of Dan's time today and excited for the 2027 Ducks' season!  To let us kn...

Draft Eligible Georgetown University Alum JT Raab joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter on today's episode! As JT prepares for this weekend's upcoming MLB Amateur Draft, the guys discuss JT's baseball journey including graduating from Stony Brook University, getting his Master's Degree from Georgetown, JT's arsenal and mentality on the bump. A great pitcher and an even better guy, we can't wait t...

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back to break down the 2026 All-Star Rosters. From veterans returning to the mid-summer classic to over twenty first timers, the guys break down the best stories that made the rosters to the players that deserved a spot on the team. Plus, find out which guy is currently leading in the All-Star predictions game we played in early May.  To let us know who you...

Coordinator of Player Development for the Philadelphia Phillies Jake Primack joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter on today's episode! The guys discuss Jake's baseball journey from Denison to the Phillies as Jake offers career advice for people looking to break into the industry and describes the daily grind of player development. Thank you so much Jake for joining us the show and offering great...

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back discussing the best players from the month of June. MVP candidates continuing to build their cases, veterans returning to All-Star caliber form, breakouts making their way onto the list for the first time and so much more.  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or to have your opinions heard on a future episode, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gma...

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez host our longest weekend recap as we dive into all the latest stories around the league. First, the guys dive into the latest Mets' changes including Carlos Mendoza's departure, David Peterson's trade and outlook for the remaining 81 games. Then, the guys are joined by resident Phillies fan Eamon Walsh to discuss who they think will be the next manager of the M...

Head Baseball Coach at Iona University Conor Burke joins Dylan Campione to discuss his baseball journey and all things Iona University. From recruiting advice, past experiences in his coaching career, transfer portal navigation and big things on the horizon for the Iona program, Coach covers it all in today's episode!  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or to ask a question on a futur...

12 Year MLB Veteran and 1994 College World Series Champion for the Oklahoma Sooners Russ Ortiz is back on the show. To celebrate this year's 2026 College World Series Champions, Russ joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter this time as a proud alum of Oklahoma to celebrate the 2026 Sooners' Championship. Plus, Russ offers advice to college players regarding how to improve during summer ball and for...

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back discussing all the latest around the league. The Astros and Angels are reportedly not open for business. Jeff Passan puts the odds of a Tarik Skubal trade at 85%. The Home Run Derby format has changed. Byron Buxton is a Twin for life. And Rafael Devers does not see eye to eye with Tony Vitello. All that and more in today's weekend recap!  To let us kno...

While most know Ozzie Smith as an MLB Hall of Famer, St. Louis Legend and one of the best defensive players of all-time, during today's conversation, he is simply 'Dad.'    Ozzie Smith & Dustin Smith join Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode to discuss their father - son bond through baseball and life. From growing up going to the ballpark together, to an unforgettable Hall...

Director of Baseball Operations for the Pittsburgh Pirates Trey Rose joins Dylan Campione on today's episode to discuss working in the baseball industry. From negotiating contract extensions, trade deadline preparation, daily waiver acquisitions, MLB Draft experiences and so much more, Trey details the life of a front office executive and gives an inside look into what it is like to be a part of a...

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez and Dovid Halpert recap all the latest around the league! The ball is flying in Vegas, Tarik Skubal has returned in record time, Sandy Alcantara and the Marlins are surging and so much more. Plus, Dylan puts the guys in the hot seat reacting to all the latest rumors around the league as we begin trade conversations.  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next o...

The newest member of Florida State's Baseball program Jackson McKenzie joins Dylan Campione on today's episode. Hear all about Jackson's journey as a two-way player finding his way to FSU and offering advice on how to navigate the transfer portal. Plus get to know Jackson beyond the diamond including his connection to Tallahassee, setting Florida State University history with his sister and the me...

The newest pitcher for the University of Maryland Zach Dodson joins Dylan Campione on today's episode! Hear all about Zach's transfer portal process, his decision to commit to UMD and what he's most excited for during the 2027 season! Plus, get to know Zach off the field from his current internship, favorite pitchers to watch and goals for his business degree. Thank you to Zach for hopping on the...

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back discussing all the latest around the league from this week. Aaron Judge's injury, the Phillies surge into a playoff spot, Tony Vitello rumors and Tarik Skubal's impending return all get discussed and so much more!  To be featured in next week's weekend recap, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or send us a DM on social media @SideRetiredPod on Instag...

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back making their predictions for the Mid Summer Classic. The guys break down who they think WILL start the All-Star game, not who they think SHOULD be selected. From locks such as Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge to debates between National League Outfielders, the guys discuss it all!  To let us know who you think will start the All-Star game, email us at Sid...

Head Coach at Salve Regina University Eric Cirella joins Dylan Campione on today's episode. Coach and Dylan discuss a wide variety of topics including Eric's decade long tenure in Newport, Rhode Island, a 40 win season in 2026 as well as advice to high school and transfer portal recruits! Thank you so much to Eric for joining us during this busy time in the college baseball schedule and we are ext...

Dylan Campione and Nicho Fernandez break down the top performances of the past month. From Cristopher Sanchez & Jacob Misiorowski battling it out for the best starter in the sport to Juan Soto carrying the Mets offense to our one position player hold over from the month of April. All that and more packed into today's monthly recap as well as two predictions for the month of June!  To let us kn...

Former Manager of the Toronto Blue Jays Carlos Tosca joins Dylan Campione on today's episode! Hear all about Carlos' decades of coaching experience from rookie ball to the big leagues including a midseason hiring and working with some of the best coaches in the business. Plus, hear how Carlos would deal with a modern locker room being effected by current rule changes such as the ABS System.  To le...

Major League Baseball Players Association & Players Trust Most Valuable Philanthropist Honoree for May Jake and Ashlyn Burger join Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode. While most of you know Jake as the Texas Rangers starting first baseman, on today's episode we interview Jake & Ashlyn as the co-founders of the Burger Family Foundation and discuss all the great work the...

Dylan Campione and Head Coach Edwin Thompson are back for a 2026 Georgetown University Baseball season recap. Having won 12 more games than the previous season, Coach T looks back on all the positives in the organization and the building blocks that can help bring the Hoyas back to the Postseason in 2027!  To ask Coach T a question on a future episode, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us...

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez determine whether the Side is Retired on several teams and players' seasons. From the underperforming New York Mets and San Francisco Giants to the struggling Bo Bichette and Fernando Tatis Jr. the guys analyze whether seasons can be turned around!  To get involved in a future episode or have your opinions heard, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or reach ou...

15 year MLB Veteran Relief Pitcher Adam Ottavino joins Dylan Campione on the show today! Hear all about Adam's experiences pitching at Coors Field, playing for both New York teams and advice to young pitchers in the modern age of analytics. Thank you so much to Adam for hopping on the podcast today, appreciate all the time and insight.   To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or nominate...

With over ten years of experience in MLB Front Offices Andrew Ball joins Dylan Campione to discuss his baseball journey and life inside the industry. From serving as an Assistant General Manager for the 2022 World Series Champion Astros to the Director of Baseball Operations for the Los Angeles Angels to interning with the York Revolution, Andrew covers all the steps on his journey as well as shin...

Dylan Campione & Coach Thompson of the Georgetown University Hoyas are back discussing the end of the 2026 Hoyas season. Coach Thompson gives a shoutout to the great seniors that have been with the program for the past four seasons and recaps the last few weeks of the regular season.  Thank you so much to Coach Thompson and the Georgetown Baseball program for providing an inside look into an N...