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Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are ready to break down the 4 wild card matchups. To help us, we've brought on fan ambassadors from each playoff team to give the expert opinion on the keys to their team's success. Shoutout to Finley Walshe (Dodgers), Gary from a Brit Does Baseball (Cubs), Doug Miller (Guardians), Gavin Anderson & James Kreisler (Yankees) and Eamon Walsh (Phillies) for joi...

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani are joined by our guest playoff analysts Dovid Halpert, Eamon Walsh, Gavin Anderson & James Kreisler to discuss all things regular season. Who should win the major awards? What teams surprised and disappointed the most? What storylines took over the league? What managers should be on the hot seat this week? All that and more packed into today'...

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are here the morning of the last day of the regular season discussing all things playoffs. The Yankees & Blue Jays battle for a bye, the Guardians & Tigers battle for a division crown, the Reds & Mets battle for a playoff spot. Plus, our thoughts on ABS and the potential end of several legends' time in baseball. All that & more in this special S...

The newest member of Pitt Baseball Carter Dierdorf joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter on today's episode to talk about his baseball journey. Carter takes us through his decision to transfer to Pitt this summer, the unique route he's taken to ACC Baseball and the important role faith plays in his life. Thanks so much for joining us Carter, appreciate all the time & insight.    To let us kno...

Head Coach of the Georgetown Hoyas Edwin Thompson is back with Dylan Campione discussing the beginning of fall ball for the program. New freshman getting settled in, returning players looking to take the next steps, advice for high school ballplayers beginning their new years, Pro Hoyas completing their pro ball season and so much more!  To let us know who you'd like to hear on the next episode or...

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani are back previewing the final week of the regular season. The Mets & Reds battle for a playoff spot, the scorching hot Mariners & Guardians look to take the AL West & Central. Who should be the AL MVP? All that and more packed into today's episode! 

Head Coach of the University of Pittsburgh Coach Mike Bell joins Dylan Campione on today's episode to talk about his baseball journey and the Pitt program he has developed. From playing in the College World Series at FSU, getting drafted by the Expos, transitioning into the coaching world, and spending the past few years at Pitt, Coach Bell details it all! Plus, notes into the Pitt Culture, recrui...

13 Year MLB Veteran Gerald Laird joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode to discuss his playing and coaching career! From being a member of the 2011 World Series Champion Cardinals to learning under Buck Showalter, Jim Leyland and Tony LaRussa, to finding his own path in the baseball coaching world, Gerald covers it all with us in 30 minutes! Appreciate all the time and insig...

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson are back discussing the craziness around the league with two weeks left in the regular season. The Mariners have taken over the AL West, the Tigers get bitten by the injury bug, the Mets take hold of the third wild card spot again and the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry continues. All that and more in today's episode! 

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & guest analyst Gavin Anderson draft the best players to debut in 2025. But here's the catch, they are NOT drafting their 2025 performances, but instead are using their crystal balls to predict future performances. Future MVP winners, Cy Young candidates and perennial all-stars are on the table in today's draft. Let us know who we missed!  To suggest a future dr...

Senior Director of Business Operations for the Indianapolis Indians Bryan Spisak joins Dylan Campione on today's episode. With over 18 seasons with the Pirates Triple A affiliate, Bryan takes us through what it's like to work on the business side of baseball and running a minor league organization. Scheduling, scouting, promotions and so much more covered on today's episode. Plus, hear about Bryan...

Dylan Campione is joined by guest analysts Gavin Anderson & Dovid Halpert on today's episode with three weeks left in the regular season. Division races, wild card fringe contenders and so much more covered in 30 minutes! 

The Head Coach of the University of California (Berkeley) Golden Bears Mike Neu joins Dylan Campione on today's episode of the show! Coach talks to us about his baseball journey from making the majors with the Oakland Athletics, transitioning from playing to coaching, to building a winning culture at Cal and advice for future recruits. Thanks so much for joining us Coach, appreciate all the time,...

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez break down the best players of the last calendar month! From MVP Candidates to rookies getting their first cups of coffee, the guys discuss the best at each position and on the mound entering the stretch run. 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are joined by guest analysts Luke Chiasson and James Kreisler on today's episode! The guys discuss the upcoming debuts of Payton Tolle & Jonah Tong, the Mets sweep of the Phillies, Kyle Schwarber's four home run game, and the NL Rookie of the Year Race. All that and more.   

The newest member of Ohio State Baseball Miles VandenHeuvel joins Dylan Campione to discuss his baseball journey. As a two way that just finished his time at Eastern Arizona, Miles talks about what he's most excited for when joining a great power four organization such as Ohio State. Thank you so much for our friends and partners at Peralta Custom Gloves & Nick DeRegis for helping make this co...

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back discussing all the latest storylines around the league. The Red Sox take 3 out of 4 from the Yankees. The Orioles give a big time extension to their big time prospect, opening the door for debate on Adley Rutschman's future. The Padres tie the Dodgers in the standings, and the Phillies look to finish up the NL East this week. All that & more! 

2023 Hoyas Pitcher Cam Guarino joins Dylan Campione & Coach Thompson of Georgetown University on today's episode! Cam discusses the importance of his Georgetown education, coming to Georgetown and memories with the Hoyas as well as life post-grad and transitioning into the coaching world! Thanks so much for joining us Cam, appreciate all the time & insight. If you have a topic you would li...

The newest member of the New York Yankees organization Eric Genther joins the show! Eric joins Dylan Campione on today's episode to discuss his baseball journey from University of Rhode Island to signing with the Yankees last month and making his pro ball debut! Thanks so much for joining us Eric, appreciate all the time & insight! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back discussing all the latest around the league. From the Little League Classic, Zack Wheeler's injury, the Dodgers sweep of the Padres, and Victor Robles' viral moment, the guys cover it all! 

Barstool Sports' Chris Klemmer is back on the show talking all things Mets Baseball. Chris joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter to discuss the recent cold streak, trade deadline, Pete Alonso's record setting Home Run and David Wright's jersey retirement! All that & more packed into our annual episode with Chris! Thanks so much for joining us again, appreciate all the time & insight as al...

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are rating the World Series contenders. The prompt is simple, on a scale of 1 - 10, how likely is Team X to win the championship? The guys discuss all playoff contenders and officially eliminate 20 teams from contention. 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back discussing the fall of the two New York Baseball teams the Mets & Yankees. Plus, our thoughts on the Roman Anthony extension, the surging Seattle Mariners, MVP pictures and so much more packed into our Monday Morning Recap! 

The newest member of the New York Mets Parker Carlson joins Dylan Campione on today's episode! After pitching for four years at Auburn University, Parker recently signed a free agent contract to join the Mets! On today's episode, Parker takes us through his baseball journey, pitching career and what he's most excited for in pro ball. Thanks so much for joining us Parker, appreciate all the time &a...

Co-Host James Taussig is back for the first time since signing with the Chicago White Sox which means it's time to introduce our newest series Tauss Talk. Join us as James takes Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez for a behind the scenes look into life in Pro Ball starting off with his first few weeks at the White Sox' Arizona complex.