Episodes
2 days ago
2 days ago
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.
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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
3 days ago
3 days ago
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
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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
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
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
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The Original Fudge Kitchen
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Presented by Not For Long Media
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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
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Episode 115 - Kia Tigers Pitcher Wil Crowe
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
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.
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Presented by Not For Long Media
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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
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
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.
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Presented by Not For Long Media
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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
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Episode 113 - Tampa Bay Rays Sideline Reporter Tricia Whitaker
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
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.
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Presented by Not For Long Media
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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
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Episode 112 - MLB Season Preview + Rays Closer Pete Fairbanks
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
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
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Episode 111 - Tampa Bay Rays Second Baseman Brandon Lowe
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
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
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Episode 110 - Miami Marlins Pitcher Ryan Weathers
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
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.
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Zero Negative
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Presented by Not For Long Media
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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
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Episode 109 - 2x World Series Champion Pitching Coach Dave Eiland
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
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 finda 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
About Us
Each week on Breaking Bats, professional baseball player Brian O'Grady and his co-host, Justin Ayers, will break down the biggest topics from around the game of baseball, share experiences, and welcome on a guest. Presented by Not For Long Media.