Episodes

⚾ Playoff Pulse Mat disappointment with the Brewers’ and Blue Jays’ postseason struggles.Super teams, like the Dodgers —super teams kill competition and fan excitement.💰 Money, Mets & Moves Met’s payroll vs. performance and how poor pitching investments hurt them.Pete Alonso’s opt-out and Scott…

Breakfast with 2 friends from Brooklyn, Joe Torre & Sandy Koufax, they unlocked what was different in the game today – That’s the story Positive Vibe with Rays new owners , Cosgrove, Zalupski & Babby No rule for “Caring about...

Mat and analyst Mark dive into a big week for Tampa Bay baseball fans as the Rays transition to new ownership and the future of the franchise begins to take shape. Pumpkin spice & postseason baseball: Reflecting on Stu Sternb...

 🎉 Lou Schiff’s Big News - Lou Schiff welcoming a new family member!Mark & Mat share their excitement and well wishes for the Schiff family.  📚 Lou’s Book: Hall of Fame Players Who Became Lawyers Discussion on Lou’s lates...

Rays Season Wrap-Up RaysUp Rays fall out of playoff contention but improve draft positionPhillies clinch NL East; Brewers, Dodgers, Blue Jays all in tight division racesGlass-half-full outlook as younger players gain valuable experience under pressureSpotlight on Montgomery Biscuits in the Southern…

Season Perspective Shift Reflects on changing expectations — from World Series hopes to just aiming for .500. The Rays’ season to running with a persistent side stitch: fatigue, inconsistency, and frustration. Hitting Develop...

BaseballBiz On Deck – Rays & Junior Caminero Rising Rays rebound to reach .500, winning 8 of last 10 gamesMariners series pivotal in reigniting playoff hopesRoster shakeups pay dividends:Carson Williams’ call-up sparks momentum Tristan Gray contributes key hits Josh Lowe heating up after strugg…

Reflection on Tony Saladino – Tampa Baseball icon Tampa Bay Rays Youth movement : Carson Williams – first MLB home run, strong defensive presence, potential long-term answer at shortstop Ian Seymour – lefty starter showing pr...

Mark welcomes guest Mike Baluja , who Mark calls, Mr. West Tampa” Baluja businessman, songwriter, and baseball historian. Conversation centers on the Little League World Series and the rich baseball history of West Tampa . Th...

Wild Florida weather playing baseball during Hurricane season. Shane McClanahan injury – look back at his original early playoff usage, and comparisons to Mark Prior’s career. Pitching depth – AAA arms, Forrest Whitley & Bria...

Tampa Bay Rays turning on a dime Rays now 4.5 spots out of the Wild Card Swapping spots with the Angels Shane Baz & Mike Trout face off Rays getting momentum – Chris Morel after 6 SO’s hits a Home Run Junior Caminero 2 Home R...

Griffin Jax comes on Taj Bradley traded Twins are Kryptonite to Rays during Trade Deadlines Fans should be ecstatic - keeping Brandon Lowe, Pete Fairbanks & Yandy Diaz Rays gave up 3 pieces for a catcher Expected Tristan Gray...

Danny Jansen moves but still sits on the bench for one last game to back up Thaiss Imagine marketing promotion if Taylor Walls performed as catcher backup after Jansen’s move Will Rays continue to pay Fairbanks $6 million nex...

Carson Mead - Hot in AAA lets see what you can do – Future 30/30 guy Moving Taylor Walls to Shortstop and would be very attractive to other teams Chandler Simpson, Jake Mangum & Carson Williams speed “Speed doesn't slump” - John Gibbons Rays picking taller players – Glasnow, Snell Taller pitche…

Ryan Woodward, founder of Women in Baseball Week & Women’s Baseball Heritage Trail Increasing awareness of Women’s Baseball St. Louis Cardinals became the first MLB team to participate publicly in Women in Baseball Week. Honoring Rockford Peach, Sue Parsons-Zipay of the AAGPBL Sue continued to …

All-Star game Junior Caminero came in 2nd to Cal Raleigh in Home Run Derby 2025 All Star game was entertaining Clayton Kershaw mic’ed up on the mound Let’s mic up the 3rd & 1st base coaches for every game 3 Rays at the game, ...

Greta Langhenry, President & Co-Founder of Level Ump Growth with women in sports Loss of Sue Zipay, AAAGPBL, All-Girls Baseball, All Women’s Tournament, Rockford Peach Sue also made sure that her tournament had all women offi...

Rays facing the Detroit Tigers Jake Mangum has Joey Wendle energy and commitment Arozarena & Siri had a lackadaisical approach & sometimes spotty Mangum, Chandler Simpson & Meisner showing up with strong rookie performances V...

AL East Tightens up at the top, Yankees, Blue Jays & Rays Quiz: Which Living Legend has 1,000 wins as a player & 1,800 plus wins Tony Ciccarello, a West Tampa native with deep baseball roots, talks about the role of baseball ...

Rays continue to win series: Mets, Tigers, & a strong start against the Royals. Cincinnati Reds’ Chase Burns strikes out the Yankees' top batters in the first inning. Chandler Simpson is back in the majors, though his defensive growth remains key 2021 Rays roster that won 100 games - who remain…

New ownership of the Tampa Bay Rays on the horizon Florida Developer, Patrick Zalupski – Jacksonville Real Estate Developer, Dream Finders Homes Ken Babby - Founder & CEO, Fast Forward Sports Group & Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp – Triple A team for the Miami Marlins & the Akron RubberDucks…

Saving the World 1 person at a time Fires in Canada – Canada Firefighters from Australia & the US aiding Canada as the fires in Manitoba continue. Alli Schroder, 2-time World Cup bronze medalist with Team Canada is a wildfire...

Amazing performances by Zach Little & Taj Bradley Taylor Walls Fiery exchange with Umpire Ha-Seong Kim struggling in Minors Chandler Simpson goes down & Jake Mangum returns to Rays lineup Love those Lowe & Lowe boys Houston A...

Kevin Boles, Montgomery Biscuits Manager has a 25 year career in baseball First game as manager with 2 special players; Adrian Gonzalez & Miguel Cabrera John Boles, Kevin’s dad a great mentor Boston Red Sox in Pawtucket the “31st major league team” a great place to see the future of players wor…