The Mo Vaughn Podcast

Mo dives into Jazz Chisholm's blow pop controversy and how it should be handled.  The White Sox are a certain brand of annoying but they're also darn good. Mo reminisces about coming up one game short of the College World Series, and All-Star voting updates. 

Mo and Will dive into the owner's proposed salary cap, talk about the divisional risers, and how important a stabilizing manager or player actually is. Also, Mo has an epic rant about how teams need to include their alumni in player development!

This week Mo does Buy or Sell with the NL, inducing the Cy Young Race, the Padres, the Reds, and more. The guys also go through some possible Tarik Skubal trade destinations. Also, Mo weighs in on "Tarps Off" in the crowd vs a new wave of crotch related celebrations. 

Tarik Skubal got a new type of scope and it's being sold HARD. Mo remembers Bobby Cox and possibly the greatest generation of managers. Also, Mo plays "Buy or Sell" with some of the AL's surprising storylines. 

One of the best lefties of his era, Cole Hamels joins Mo to talk about game planning vs hitters, the infamous 2008 rain delay, super pitching staffs, movies and more!

Mo and Will talk through a crazy week in the managerial world: Alex Cora was fired in Boston, then offered the job in Philly after they fired Rob Thomson. Is MLB becoming too much like the NFL? Travis Bazzana gets the call to the majors and a guy steals a home run ball from a little girl.

Mo breaks down how far into the season you know exactly what your team is. Which team's hot/cold starts are for real, what is going on with Francisco Lindor, how the lineup card is a lost art, and the importance of glue guys. 

Fox reporter Ken Rosenthal joins Mo to talk about MLB's youth movement, ABS, Tony Vitello and more!

FTB Nelly joins Mo to talk about the top young prospects to keep an eye on as they get called up this season. Will also has Mo pick the World Series, MVP and Cy Young awards but he's not allowed to pick chalk! And will the Tony Vitello experiment work in San Fran? 

Reporter Ken Davidoff joins Mo to talk about the WBC, the MLB work stoppage, his new book 101 Lessons From The Dugout, and more!

Mo and Will break down all the excitement so far in the WBC. They also tell some spring training stories and talk through the ESPN Top 100 players. Who was too high? Who was too low? *Note - This episode was recorded on Tuesday afternoon before the US team didn't know how tie breakers work in the WBC

3x All-Star and NL MVP Jimmy Rollins joins Mo to talk about his crazy athletic family, his HOF case, his musical talents, and more!

4x World Series Champion Dave Roberts joins to talk about maintaining excellence, whether they are "buying championships", how to pretend to know about wine, and more!

2x World Series Champion and 3x Manager of the Year Terry "Tito" Francona joins Mo to talk about his father's influence, winning and losing the World Series,  Trevor Bauer launching a ball over the CF wall, and more!

13-year pro Wes Helms joins the show to talk about the road to the big leagues, the grind it takes to succeed, embracing influences around you, and more!

Former All-Star and World Series champ Ryan Klesko joins the pod to talk about his big career moments, the legends he played with, and his mom catching his World Series HR ball!

Former Manager of the Year Clint Hurdle joined Mo live from the ABCA to talk about staying motivated on and off the field, the importance of an education, and turning the Rockies into a contender!

Mo was joined by MLB legend & Don Mattingly and long time baseball analyst Harold Reynolds live from the ABCA in Columbus, OH to talk hitting, the state of MLB, tell old stories and more!  Then, Mo is joined by the #6 player in the 2029 class, Carter Nash. And this time MO is the one answering the questions!

3x All-Star & World Series Champ Kyle Schwarber joins Mo to talk about why he stayed in Philly, his Hoosiers in the National Championship Game, hitting philosophy and more!

2x Manager of the Year & 2x World Series Champ Mike Scioscia joins Mo to tell crazy manager stories, talk baseball strategy, & more!

9 yr MLB vet and ESPN analyst Doug Glanville joins Mo to talk about the Dodgers, next season, crazy life stories, and more!

18-year MLB vet Ellis Burks joins Mo to talk about the 04 Boston World Series win, Mo getting called up to The Show, legendary matchups, and more!

World Series hero Miguel Rojas joins the pod to talk about playing with Shohei Ohtani, always staying ready, and the quest for a 3-peat!

18-year MLB pitcher Dan Plesac joins the show to talk about the secrets to longevity, the most intimidating hitters, the mental part of the game, and more!

Two Red Sox legends talk for the first time! Jonathan Papelbon joins the pod to talk about MLB brawls, analytics, his time in Philly, and more!