The Long Game

In this episode of The Long Game, former MLB outfielder Matt Joyce joins the show to talk about what it really takes to sustain a career at the highest level. Over 14 seasons in the big leagues, Matt experienced everything—from All-Star success to the daily grind, slumps, and constant pressure to perform. We get into the habits, mindset, and discipline required to stay in the game, and why talent...

On this episode of The Long Game, former Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom shares his journey through professional baseball—from the minor leagues to the big leagues—and what it actually takes to make it. We talk about the realities of the minor leagues, the mental side of the game, and what separates the players who stick from the ones who fall off. Patrick also shares his perspective as a hu...

On this episode of The Long Game, former MLB pitcher and current high school head coach Mike Fiers shares what it actually takes to make it—and stay there. With over a decade in the big leagues and multiple no-hitters, Mike didn’t follow the typical “top prospect” path. His journey was built on development, consistency, and learning how to compete at every level. Now coaching at the high school le...

In this episode, I sit down with Brent Dean — former UCLA Bruin, Milwaukee Brewer, longtime teammate, and now a coach and instructor with Beimel Athletics. Brent brings a unique perspective on the game, having experienced it as a player, catcher, coach, and parent. We dive into what real player development actually looks like, the biggest mistakes young athletes make, and how the game is changing...

In this episode we dive deeper into the mental side of professional baseball, overcoming adversity, rebuilding confidence, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level.

Today’s guest is Josh Belovsky. Josh spent 15 years as a professional scout with the Milwaukee Brewers, evaluating talent across the country and helping identify players who had what it takes to play at the next level. In fact, Josh was the scout who drafted me, so this conversation comes full circle. Before his time in scouting, Josh also played professional baseball himself, giving him firsthand...

In this episode of The Long Game, Cameron Garfield sits down with MLB pitcher and World Series champion Tyler Matzek to discuss one of the most remarkable comeback stories in professional baseball. Drafted 11th overall out of high school, Matzek quickly rose through the minor leagues before facing serious struggles on the mound that nearly ended his career. After stepping away from affiliated base...

In this episode of The Long Game, former MLB infielder Sean Halton joins the show to talk about the full arc of a baseball career — from youth sports to the minor league grind, the reality of reaching the big leagues, and what happens after the uniform comes off. Sean shares insight on what young players misunderstand about pro baseball, the role mentors play in development, and how identity and d...

Today’s guest is someone who understands what it means to perform on the biggest stage in sport. Roland Schoeman is a four-time Olympian, Olympic gold medalist, and former world record holder — one of the fastest sprinters in swimming history. But this conversation isn’t about medals alone. It’s about what sustains excellence over multiple Olympic cycles. It’s about handling pressure when the worl...

Cameron Garfield 6:08 PM (0 minutes ago)to me In this episode of The Long Game, I sit down with former MLB home run leader Khris Davis to discuss what it really takes to sustain success at the highest level. We talk about discipline behind the scenes, handling pressure when performance is public, navigating slumps, and how to separate identity from statistics. Khris shares lessons from leading the...