Side Retired Podcast

With four of the top 10 free agents still unsigned as Spring Training gets underway, Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani wonder if MLB's Free Agent system is broken. When will Jordan Montgomey, Blake Snell, Cody Bellinger & Matt Chapman sign and where will they go? All that & more in today's episode!!    Get ready for a home run of a deal as we’re offering fans an exclusive...

Director of Operations for the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Scott Crawford joins Dylan Campione & Dovid Halpert on today's episode to discuss his career journey. With 24 years of experience at the museum, Scott takes us through a history lesson on baseball in Canada, operations at the Hall of Fame, and some debates on the biggest Canadian Baseball stories including the return of Montreal Bas...

Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Termarr Johnson and Georgetown University Baseball Coach Tervont Johnson join Dylan Campione & Henry Kolani on today's episode! Hear all about the Johnson brothers journeys through the baseball world navigating the MLB Draft, coaching and so much more! Thanks so much for joining us guys, appreciate all the great stories and hoping for a successful spring trainin...

The Super Bowl is officially behind us and it's back to baseball! Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani break down what success is for all 15 National League Teams! If you missed last week's episode, make sure to scroll back and find our corresponding American League episode and all of last week's interviews!  Great news! Side Retired is now partnered with Seatgeek! For all ticketing...

We've finally reached the last positional breakdown! Dylan Campione, James Taussig, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani discuss the best lockdown relievers for the 2024 season. With a clear top 5, who should be crowned King and what players could we see break out in 2024 and claim a closer role. All that & more packed into 30 minutes. Thanks so much to all our loyal listeners who submitted fan...

Former Washington Nationals Relief Pitcher Gabe Klobosits is back and joins Dylan Campione & Henry Kolani on today's episode! Since Gabe came on with us last summer, Gabe played a few months in the Toronto Blue Jays organization after finishing up his time in Indy Ball. Excited to see what the future hold and thanks again so much for joining us Gabe!  Get ready for a home run of a deal as we’r...

Assistant Director of Player Development Research for the Minnesota Twins Josh Ruffin joined Dylan Campione on today's episode! Hear all about his career journey starting out playing for Duke University, interning with the Tigers, pit-stopping in government operations, and finding a home with the Twins! Thanks so much for joining us Josh, appreciate all the time & insight.  Get ready for a hom...

Relief pitcher for Georgetown University Marshall Whitmer joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez. Hear all about Marshall's journey to the Hilltop, recovering from Tommy John Surgery and his thoughts on the 2024 Dodgers. Plus a fun round of teammate superlatives and an inside look into the Hoyas Baseball Program! Thanks so much for joining us Marshall, appreciate all the time & insight.  G...

Dylan Campione, James Taussig, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani kick off the week by dissecting what could be considered a successful 2024 for all American League teams. Which three teams do we believe are World Series or bust? How can we differentiate between the five AL Central teams? Who is the third best team in the AL West? All that and more packed into 30 minutes!  Get ready for a home run...

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani are breaking down the top staring pitchers for the 2024 season. But first, BREAKING NEWS Corbin Burnes is traded to the Orioles. Hear our instant reactions and how that changed our rankings. Plus, division I pitcher at Pitt Matt Fernandez joins the show to discuss his top 10 pitchers and the pitching mentality. Extended episode perfect for listeni...

Pitcher at Northeast Texas and UCF Commit Kevin Schoneboom joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode to talk about his pitching journey. Hear all about Kevin's journey in the recruiting process, transfer portal and the difference between starting and relieving. Thanks so much for joining us Kevin, appreciate all the insight!  Get ready for a home run of a deal as we’re offering...

Georgetown University Baseball Player Joe Stella joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode to discuss his baseball journey. Starting in Maine, two fun years at Barry University in Miami and now on the Hilltop, Joe tells us all about the life of a college baseball player!! Thanks so much for joining us Joe, appreciate all the time & insight!  Get ready for a home run of a de...

Former Dodgers Bullpen Catcher Stephen Cilladi returns to the show to catch up with Dylan Campione and Nicho Fernandez to discuss retired life. Following the 2023 season, Stephen decided to step away from the Dodgers to pursue new adventures and life at home! Excited to see what the future holds and thanks so much to Stephen for joining us and sharing this unique perspective!  Get ready for a home...

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & James Taussig are back discussing their top 10 Designated Hitters for the 2024 season. With Shohei Ohtani and Yordan Alvarez clearly at the top, the guys debate what to do with Kyle Schwarber, Giancarlo Stanton, Jorge Soler and so much more! Email us at sideretiredpod@gmail.com to have your starting pitcher list featured in Friday's episode!!  Great news! Side...

MLB Reporter Michael Marino joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode to discuss all things MLB. Topics include how to become an MLB Insider, the state of the New York Mets, the apparent lack of market for Blake Snell & Cody Bellinger and so much more!! Thanks so much for joining us Michael, appreciate all the stories and insight!  Great news! Side Retired is now partnered...

Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Tejay Antone joins Dylan Campione & Henry Kolani to discuss his pitching journey. From making his debut in the Covid sesaon, recovering from two Tommy John Surgeries and facing Yadier Molina, Tejay tells us all his memories from his career so far! Thanks so much for joining us Tejay, appreciate all the time and insight. Great news! Side Retired is now partnered with Sea...

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez, James Taussig, Henry Kolani and guest Lucas Segal break down the results of this year's Hall of Fame Announcement. Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton & Joe Mauer are in! Billy Wagner & Gary Sheffield miss out. Plus a salute to the one and done's as well as several heated debates regarding the legitimacy of the Hall.  Get ready for a home run of a deal as we’re offe...

Kansas City Royals Pitcher Marlin Willis joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter on today's episode to discuss his pitching journey. From getting drafted out of high school, battling adversity, a cancelled covid season and developing in the Royals system, Marlin has seen it all! Thanks so much to Marlin for joining us and Jason Hoffman of PTSE for helping to set this interview up!  Get ready for a...

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani break down the latest news in baseball. Josh Hader solidifies the Astros bullpen. The Angels make a move that puts them in the hunt... for third place. Plus the guys take a look at the 2024 Hall of Fame Ballot polling so far and what could be the shakeouts of Tuesday's announcement!  Get ready for a home run of a deal as we’re offering fans an exc...

Dylan Campione, James Taussig, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani break down the top 10 right fielders for the 2024 season. 6 MVP Candidates at the top, multiple breakout candidates and so much more broken down in 30 minutes. Hear the guys hot takes and make sure to send in your DH and Starting Pitcher lists to sideretiredpod@gmail.com to be featured in an upcoming episode! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are giving their predictions for the top breakout candidates of 2024. Hear who the guys think could be making their first all-star game, becoming regulars in the starting lineup, and even vie for the AL Cy Young. All that and more packed into today's debate!  Get ready for a home run of a deal as we’re offering fans an exclusive 30% off all Dugout Mugs orders u...

Dylan Campione, James Taussig, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani are breaking down the best players from 2014 - 2023. Listen in as the guys draft their starting lineups and rotations of the game's best players from the last ten years. Let us know who we missed by emailing sideretiredpod@gmail.com. Get ready for a home run of a deal as we’re offering fans an exclusive 30% off all Dugout Mugs order...

Graphic Designer at Jomboy Media Sarah Teper joins Dylan Campione & Henry Kolani on today's episode to discuss her journey and experiences at Jomboy. Hear all about the Graphics Graveyard, Jomboy culture and of course our thoughts on the 2024 Yankees. Thanks so much for joining us Sarah, appreciate all the time and stories!  Get ready for a home run of a deal as we’re offering fans an exclusiv...

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani are back discussing the latest around the league. Marcus Stroman has signed back in New York, this time in the Bronx. The Giants had an interesting week signing Jordan Hicks & expressing interest in Blake Snell. Plus, are the Cubs good? That and so much more wrapped into 20 minutes. 

Dylan Campione, James Taussig, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani are back discussing their top 10 center fielders for 2024. With the big three of Aaron Judge, Mike Trout & Julio Rodriguez at the top, how can we differentiate between the MVP candidates? Plus, can any of the other top players such as Brandon Nimmo, Luis Robert & Byron Buxton break into the upper group? Finally, the guys whi...