The Rip Griffin Show

In this episode, Mak, Ben, and Alex join the show. We will talk about the next player to reach 500 career home runs, the New York Mets saga, the rise of the Seattle Mariners, and the race for October. Who is in, who is out, and who is on the outside looking in. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Follow  Mak @Mathias_A_K , Ben @lebaneb , and Alex @TheSportsGuy242 . Whether you...

In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Josh Jung, the #2 prospect within the Texas Rangers organization. Josh was called up to the Express on August 20th. This interview is with other media personalities and reporters from the Round Rock/Austin area. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Follow Josh on Twitter @josh6jung . Whether you listen to the show on all the m...

In this episode, Scott Iwaniec from Overtime Heroics comes on the show to talk about the Cleveland Guardians after a recent trip to Progressive Field. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Follow Scott on Twitter @B4Mets_Yankees . Whether you listen to the show on all the major podcast platforms or watch the show on YouTube, be sure to subscribe to the show and leave a comment o...

In this episode, I am joined by the creator of Astros Future, Jimmy Price. We talk breaking news as the Astros and Mariners swap players in a trade and talk about some of the Astros prospects within the organization to look forward to. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Follow Jimmy on Twitter @AstrosFuture . Whether you listen to the show on all the major podcast platforms o...

In this short episode, I talk about the Cleveland Indians changing their name to the Cleveland Guardians. I also touch on Yermin Mercedes and his Instagram post.  Also, I talk about the most recent trades that have gone over the last week. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Whether you listen to the show on all the major podcast platforms or watch the show on YouTube, be sure...

In this short episode, I recap the 2021 All-Star Game played in Denver, Colorado. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Whether you listen to the show on all the major podcast platforms or watch the show on YouTube, be sure to subscribe to the show and leave a comment or review. You can also listen to current and past episodes at www.theripgriffinshow.com . Have a question, comm...

In this episode, Ben and Mak return to the show to discuss the Trevor Bauer saga. Also, we preview the upcoming All-Star Game in Denver, Colorado. Who is in, who is out, and who snubbed. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Follow Ben on Twitter @lebaneb and Mak @Mathias_A_K . Whether you listen to the show on all the major podcast platforms or watch the show on YouTube, be sur...

In this short episode, I come to you live from Dell Diamond in Round Rock, TX, as the Round Rock Express, Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, wrapped up a game against the Sugar Land Skeeters, Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Whether you listen to the show on all the major podcast platforms or watch the show on YouTube, be sure...

In this short episode, I recap my experience taking in a Victoria Generals game, which is part of the Texas Collegiate League, for the first time in several years. The TCL is a league with some of the best college baseball prospects throughout the country that play during the summertime. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Whether you listen to the show on all the major podcas...

In this short episode, I recap the College World Series final between Mississippi State and Vanderbilt.   Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Whether you listen to the show on all the major podcast platforms or watch the show on YouTube, be sure to subscribe to the show and leave a comment or review. You can also listen to current and past episodes at www.theripgriffinshow.com...

In this episode, Mak from Overtime Heroics returns to the show to discuss MLB's sticky situation, Shohei Ohtani taking over as the best player in baseball, possible Home Run Derby participants, and those All-Star uniforms. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Follow Mak on Twitter,   @Mathias_A_K . Whether you listen to the show on all the major podcast platforms or watch...

In this episode, Rip is joined by New York's best-selling author, Andrew Maraniss. Andrew is the author of Singled Out, The True Story of Glenn Burke. Glenn came out as the first openly gay baseball player with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the mid-1970s. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow , and follow Andrew on Twitter @trublu24 . Whether you listen to the show on all the ma...

In this episode, I go on a rant about MLB and the new guidelines for pitchers if they are caught adding any foreign substance to the baseball. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Whether you listen to the show on all the major podcast platforms or watch the show on YouTube, be sure to subscribe to the show and leave a comment or review. You can also listen to current and past...

In this episode, I discuss the excitement that is the College World Series. I talk about the field of eight teams, all vying for a National Championship. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Whether you listen to the show on all the major podcast platforms or watch the show on YouTube, be sure to subscribe to the show and leave a comment or review. You can also listen to curren...

In this episode, Ben from IBWAA returns to the show to discuss Lou Gehrig Day, Cleveland narrows it down to three names,  MLBs punishment for doctored baseballs, and All-Star Voting is now open. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Follow Ben on Twitter @lebaneb . Whether you listen to the show on all the major podcast platforms or watch the show on YouTube, be sure to subscrib...

In this episode, Ben and Mak from Overtime Heroics return to the show to discuss the Mickey Callaway investigation, the month of the May recap, no-hitters,  Albert Pujols to the Dodgers, and Tony La Russa's comments. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Follow Ben on Twitter @lebaneb and Mak @Mathias_A_K .  Whether you listen to the show on all the major podcast platforms...

In this episode, I fly solo after stepping away for a couple of weeks to talk about the Tony La Russa comments on Yermin Mercedes. I also touch on Albert Pujols joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani's breakout year both on the mound and at the plate, and the Poll Question of the Week (two weeks ago). Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Whether you listen to the s...

In this episode, Ben Abel from Overtime Heroics returns to the show to discuss Madison Bumgarner, the Colorado Rockies front office woes, the Pioneer League installing new rules, and the poll question of the week. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Follow Ben on Twitter @lebaneb Whether you listen to the show on all the major podcast platforms or watch the show on YouTube, be...

In this episode, I am joined by Mathias Altman-Kurosaki from Overtime Heroics to discuss MiLB players not getting paid enough, MLBs handling the pandemic, the A's winning eleven in a row, and more. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Follow MAK on Twitter  @Mathias_A_K Whether you listen to the show on all the major podcast platforms or watch the show on YouTube, be sure...

In this episode, I am joined by Mathias Altman-Kurosaki from Overtime Heroics to discuss Jackie Robinson Day, no-hitters so early in the season, and MLB is experimenting with new rules in the Atlantic League. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Follow MAK on @Mathias_A_K Whether you listen to the show on all the major podcast platforms or watch the show on YouTube, be sure to...

In this episode, I am joined by Stephen Leonardi, Ben Able, and Mathias Altman-Kurosaki from Overtime Heroics to discuss the All-Star Game moving to Colorado, Nick Castellanos, Trevor Bauer being investigated, and more. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Whether you listen to the show on all the major podcast platforms or watch the show on YouTube, be sure to subscribe to the...

In this episode, I am joined by Stephen Leonardi and Ben Able from Overtime Heroics to discuss the predictions for the 2021 season. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffinshow . Whether you listen to the show on all the major podcast platforms or watch the show on YouTube, be sure to subscribe to the show and leave a comment or review. You can also listen to current and past episodes at...

In this episode, I discuss the last of the divisions to break down, the AL East. The New York Yankees added some key pitching depth, but will it be enough to win the division?  The Toronto Blue Jays got significantly better and will be much improved in 2021. The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off a World Series appearance in 2020 but will take a step back this season. The Boston Red Sox hope to get bac...

In this episode, I discuss how the NL East will be the most exciting division to watch. The Atlanta Braves will be the team to beat, but Steve Cohen and the New York Mets will be there if the Braves lose steam. The Miami Marlins look to improve after making the postseason for the first since 2003.  The Philadelphia Phillies claimed they did not have any money but still managed to spend, and the Wa...

In this episode, I discuss how the AL Central will take shape. The Minnesota Twins look to repeat as division champs, but the Chicago White Sox are much improved. The Cleveland Indians look to contend with a small payroll. The Detroit Tigers will be on the rise with new manager AJ Hinch at the helm, and the Kansas City Royals will keep rebuilding. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter, @ripgriffin...