Breaking Bats

Ricky Finkel sits down with Goldey Beacom pitcher Will Weiman this week for College Baseball Fridays. The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined by friend of the podcast and the host of the "Ryan Ripken Show," Ryan Ripken. They discuss: The Orioles ownership and pitching depth 0:00 Ryan's Mt. Rushmore of "Good Kids" 7:08 The Nationals are back 14:20 Oakland A's are pretty good 18:11 Padres/Marlins trade 20:07 The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

Ricky Finkel sits down with Navy baseball pitcher Matt Archibald for the first edition of college baseball Fridays. They talk about life as a Midshipman, living in Annapolis, the rivalry with Army, and end with rapid fire. The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined by Brian O'Grady and Wil Crowe to talk the latest news around baseball. They discuss: 0:00 Wil updates us on how his season in the KBO is going 8:57 Shōta Imanaga's success 19:36 Mike Trout's injury 25:02 Aaron Judge's slide 32:26 Automated strike zone 43:33 The "sophomore slump" 50:07 Randy Arozerena's struggles 58:31 Teams changing the vibes up The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, from our Spring Training trip, Justin is joined by two very special Phillies guests from outside BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater - The Best Friend of the Phillie Phanatic Tom Burgoyne & Phillies radio broadcaster Gregg Murphy. 0:00 Tom Burgoyne interview 10:56 Gregg Murphy interview The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined by recurring guest and friend of the show, Kia Tigers pitcher Wil Crowe. Justin and Wil talk about: Playing in Korea 0:00 Hitters making you work 11:06 Wil's 2023 21:07 Being a starter vs. reliever 32:38 Pitcher's arm injuries 38:22 Rapid fire 48:57 The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Brian O'Grady rejoins the podcast! Brian and Justin discuss: Brian's 2024 plans 0:00 Tejay Antone news 8:24 Playing in Coors Field 12:00 Early season struggles 15:55 Orioles loaded AAA team 29:10 Sacramento A's 44:52 Jackson Holliday called up 47:43 The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined by 2x recurring guest and friend of the show, Tricia Whitaker live from Port Charlotte. They discuss what it's like covering the team, her role as an adjunct professor at Indiana University, and 2024 Rays storylines. The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin and Ricky start the show by doing their 2024 season preview. They go division by division for storylines and pick winners, then predict breakout teams, MVP's, Cy Young's, and World Series winners. Then, Justin interviews Rays closer and friend of the podcast Pete Fairbanks from Rays camp in Port Charlotte. 0:00 2024 season preview 41:32 Pete Fairbanks interview Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Ricky Finkel first joins Justin to break down the biggest MLB stories heading into the last week of Spring Training. Then, Justin interviews Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe live from Port Charlotte. MLB Opening Series 0:00 Blake Snell to the Giants 8:20 Yankees stories 15:10 Brandon Lowe interview 22:30 Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Brian and Justin are joined by Marlins pitcher Ryan Weathers. They discuss: Padres stories 0:00 Skip Schumaker stories 4:33 Ryan's high school baseball career 14:42 David Weathers stories 27:07 Pitching talk 32:16 Ryan's MLB debut 38:22 Ricky's questions 45:31 Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Few Will Hunt Restoring the dignity of hard work by physically and mentally outfitting the world's hardest workers. https://fewwillhunt.com/ Zero Negative Zero Negative inspires and empowers individuals to find a positive message in everything they do, every time. https://www.zeronegative.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined by former MLB pitcher and longtime pitching coach, Dave Eiland. They discuss: Dave's role at Grand Central Sports Management (0:00 - 4:40) Dave's playing days (4:41 - 13:34) Being a minor league pitching coach (13:35 - 21:28) Yankees stories (21:29 - 28:08) Royals stories (28:09 - 34:22) Mets stories (34:23 - 38:25) Pitching talk (38:26 - 44:19) Ricky's questions (44:20 - 52:26) Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Few Will Hunt Restoring the dignity of hard work by physically and mentally outfitting the world's hardest workers. https://fewwillhunt.com/ Zero Negative Zero Negative inspires and empowers individuals to find a positive message in everything they do, every time. https://www.zeronegative.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined by 2x recurring guest and friend of the show, Cincinnati Reds play-by-play broadcaster John Sadak. They discuss: Calling multiple sports (0:00 - 5:12) Advice for broadcasters (5:13 - 21:04) John's day-to-day with the Reds (21:05 - 25:33) Joey Votto (25:34 - 34:30) 2023 Reds talk (34:31 - 39:41) NL Central & 2024 Reds talk (40:10 - 49:45) Ricky's questions (49:46 - 1:01:08) Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Few Will Hunt Restoring the dignity of hard work by physically and mentally outfitting the world's hardest workers. https://fewwillhunt.com/ Zero Negative Zero Negative inspires and empowers individuals to find a positive message in everything they do, every time. https://www.zeronegative.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined by new Padres infielder Mason McCoy. They discuss: Signing with the Padres + Spring training stories (0:00 - 14:30) Ryan Ripken stories (14:31 - 18:41) Minor league stories (18:42 - 26:33) Playing in Toronto (26:34 - 36:12) Playing in the M's system (36:13 - 49:53) Rapid fire (49:54 - 59:45) Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Few Will Hunt Restoring the dignity of hard work by physically and mentally outfitting the world's hardest workers. https://fewwillhunt.com/ Zero Negative Zero Negative inspires and empowers individuals to find a positive message in everything they do, every time. https://www.zeronegative.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined by Brian O'Grady to discuss: Bobby Witt Jr.'s Extension (0:00 - 12:05) Adam Frazier & the Royals' offseason (12:06 - 18:05) Yankees & Juan Soto (18:06 - 26:26) Orioles' great week (26:27 - 31:36) Mookie Betts' comments (31:37 - 37:48) Tommy Pham (37:59 - 41:31) Best swings & players you'd want to drink a beer with (41:32 - 52:22) Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Few Will Hunt Restoring the dignity of hard work by physically and mentally outfitting the world's hardest workers. https://fewwillhunt.com/ Zero Negative Zero Negative inspires and empowers individuals to find a positive message in everything they do, every time. https://www.zeronegative.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined by 3x recurring guest, Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm. They discuss: Phillies clubhouse (0:00 - 4:23) Eric Hosmer (4:24 - 7:54) Conditioning & staying healthy (7:55 - 17:39) Rule changes (17:40 - 20:42) Pitching mindset (20:43 - 25:50) Matt's slider (25:51 - 31:05) Phillies Q's (31:33 - 41:48) Rapid fire (41:49 - 54:31) Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Few Will Hunt Restoring the dignity of hard work by physically and mentally outfitting the world's hardest workers. https://fewwillhunt.com/ Zero Negative Zero Negative inspires and empowers individuals to find a positive message in everything they do, every time. https://www.zeronegative.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin and Ryan Ripken discuss: Slow FA market & the best moves of the offseason so far (0:00 - 20:21) Anthony Rendon's comments on 162 game seasons (20:54 - 27:15) Yankees offseason talk (27:16 - 33:01) Josh Hader to Houston (33:30 - 39:37) Tyler Nevin returns to the Orioles (39:38 - 41:08) Players dropped off the MLB Hall of Fame ballot (41:09 - 45:33) Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Few Will Hunt Restoring the dignity of hard work by physically and mentally outfitting the world's hardest workers. https://fewwillhunt.com/ Zero Negative Zero Negative inspires and empowers individuals to find a positive message in everything they do, every time. https://www.zeronegative.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined by Baltimore Ravens all-pro long snapper & former Red Sox minor league infielder Nick Moore. They discuss: Playing baseball and football growing up (0:00 - 9:05) Atlanta-area athletes (9:06 - 18:44) Nick's friendship with Mookie Betts (18:45 - 39:35) Transition from baseball to football (39:36 - 44:55) Nick Saban & being around greatness (44:56 - 54:14) Long snapping (54:15 - 57:22) Which Ravens would be good baseball players? (57:23 - 1:07:26) Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Few Will Hunt Restoring the dignity of hard work by physically and mentally outfitting the world's hardest workers. https://fewwillhunt.com/ Zero Negative Zero Negative inspires and empowers individuals to find a positive message in everything they do, every time. https://www.zeronegative.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined for the entire episode by Rangers catcher Sam Huff. They discuss: Offseason & mindset (0:17 - 3:18) The Rangers turnaround from 2022 to 2023 (3:19 - 7:18) Playing for Bruce Bochy (7:19 - 9:23) The art of catching (9:24 - 24:15) Playing with veterans (24:16 - 29:51) Prep work (29:52 - 32:49) Identifying pitches (32:50 - 35:47) Rapid fire (36:15 - 47:11) Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Few Will Hunt Restoring the dignity of hard work by physically and mentally outfitting the world's hardest workers. https://fewwillhunt.com/ Zero Negative Zero Negative inspires and empowers individuals to find a positive message in everything they do, every time. https://www.zeronegative.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin and Ryan Ripken are back to discuss: Chris Sale traded to the Braves (2:38 - 13:23) Padres sign two international relievers (13:24 - 18:11) Are the Reds done making moves? (18:40 - 25:03) What's the Angels' plan? (25:04 - 30:19) Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Few Will Hunt Restoring the dignity of hard work by physically and mentally outfitting the world's hardest workers. https://fewwillhunt.com/ Zero Negative Zero Negative inspires and empowers individuals to find a positive message in everything they do, every time. https://www.zeronegative.com/ Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure