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Heart-pounding memories. Rarely told tales. Inside information.Deeply personal and candid conversations like you’ve NEVER HEARD BEFORE. Your favorite stars from baseball and beyond take you on the rides of their lives. The moments their worlds changed forever. From the details of their first exposure to the Major Leagues, to the feelings behind the career milestones and life beyond the cheering. “Major League Beginnings” with the Player, the Agent and the Broadcaster, Mark Sweeney, Barry Axelrod and Mike Pomeranz.
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White Sox folk hero, Geoff Blum talks title, trades and tributes on this episode of Major League Beginnings. Enjoy Geoff's ride over 14 seasons with six clubs. The highlight, his prolific game 3-run homer in the 2005 World Series against his former team, the Houston Astros. Hear all the great backstories about the parties, parade, and being included in the statue that forever immortalizes the team that broke an 88 year title drought on the South Side.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
All Star outfielder and World Series champ, Preston Wilson, joins the show.Preston shares his favorite stories from a 10 year, six team big league career, including what it was like following in the footsteps of his famous father, Mets legend Mookie Wilson, having a 30/30 season, and winning it all with the 2006 Cardinals!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Eight-time gold glove winner, Jim Edmonds, a perpetual highlight reel, shares his amazing story. From “the catch” that put him on the map, to a World Series championship with the Saint Louis Cardinals, Jim’s got you covered like centerfield! Hear Edmonds at his most candid, on Pujols, McGwire, La Russa and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Former Giants star, J. T. Snow talks magical postseason moments and a trophy case packed with awards! J. T. Tells us what it was like breaking in with the Yankees and learning from Don Mattingly. You won’t want to miss his stories including the hysterical conversation he had when Rawlings tried to convince him to use their gloves when they presented him with six straight Gold Glove awards.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week, the guys are joined by the gravity-defying, 2006 All-Star outfielder, Gary Matthews Jr. With 12 years in the big leagues, seven teams and THAT catch he made in 2006, Matthews Jr. has stories to tell. He also shares the impact and importance of his father, who was also in the big leagues and how his family influenced his approach to the game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hall of famer, Craig Biggio joins the podcast. Biggio spent his entire 20 year career with the Houston Astros. The 7-time all star, had more than 3,000 hits and was the first player to be enshrined in Cooperstown wearing an Astros cap.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Arizona Diamondbacks hero, Luis “Gonzo” Gonzalez, joins the guys to talk about the epic 2001 World Series, the year a country in mourning watched his team topple the mighty New York Yankees.Luis takes you on a fabulously entertaining run through his 19 seasons. You will learn who impacted him most as he broke in with the Houston Astros, why he tried to buy all his rookie cards on E-Bay, which of his five all-star games meant the most to him.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If you like hitting and social media stars, former big leaguer Jeff Frye is your man!Jeff tells us how he beat the odds against a 30th round draft pick and parlaying his opportunity into an eight year major league career that included hitting for the cycle in his final season. Frye, now an agent, is also the satirical magician behind the “She gone” viral videos. Catch up with the former Ranger, Red Sox, Rockie and Blue Jay on this episode of Major League Beginnings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brewer favorite, Geoff Jenkins visits with the guys on Major League Beginnings. One of the game’s great tale tellers, Geoff takes you on his fantastic, decade long ride in Milwaukee, his all star season, taking a run down Bernie Brewer’s slide and how he once won the famous sausage race!You will also hear the high stakes story of how he became part of the 2008 World Series champion, Philadelphia Phillies and the crazy nights of celebration that followed!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Former big league pitching workhorse, Aaron Harang takes you on his eight team journey spanning 14 MLB seasons.Hear what it was like breaking in as part of the “Moneyball A’s,” with Hudson, Zito and Mulder. Aaron shares his proudest memories and tells you about the honor and pressure of being the opening day starter five different seasons, the secret to avoiding serious injury and what it took to win a strikeout title.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
El Titán, Adrián González, talks with us as he prepares for the 2021 Olympics in Japan as a member of Team Mexico.Once a hitter, always a hitter, González takes us along on his journey through five organizations. The former first overall pick in the 2000 draft thrills you with stories of his five postseason runs and five all-star games representing the Padres and Dodgers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
14 year big leaguer, Andy Ashby, shares the inspiring story of his odds-defying rise from un-drafted free agent to All-Star pitcher.Andy tells us what brought him to tears when he made his major league debut, who most shaped his pitching career, and what the emotions were like pitching for the star-studded San Diego Padres during their 1998 World Series run.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Seattle slugger, Bret Boone, talks Mariners, Ichiro and All-Star games in this episode of Major League Beginnings.Boone is part of the first and only third generation baseball family, following his dad and grandfather. Find out who Bret feels most shaped his career, what he really thought of Ken Griffey Jr., and what it was like to play along his Big League brother, Aaron.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
“Nomah!” Talks Beantown, BoSox and big moments. Six-time all-star and two-time batting champ, Nomar Garciaparra takes you through his Rookie of the Year campaign, friendship with Ted Williams and his quest to hit .400.Nomar tells you what he thinks led to his trade out of Boston prior to the Red Sox 2004 World Series title and what it was like being compared to Joe DiMaggio, all while being among the game’s greatest shortstops.Join Nomar and his former teammate, Mark Sweeney, on this episode of Major League Beginnings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Teenage phenom, Bret Saberhagen discusses his magical climb from 19th round high school draft pick to World Series MVP by age 21!Follow along as Bret shares with us which of his three all-star games meant the most to him, what it was like “off the field” with the great Kansas City Royals teams of the 80’s, and how he managed to join only Doc Gooden and Fernando Valenzuela as the only three men ever to win the Cy Young before age 22.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Major League all-star closer, Huston Street takes you on a fabulous journey through his life. Huston grew up the son of a Texas sports legend, proudly followed in his father’s footsteps, became Rookie of the Year, and carved out his own successful path.You will enjoy Huston’s self-deprecating candor making his personal stories relatable and endearing. From a self-described “cocky hotshot” out of the University of Texas, to one of baseball’s top 20 all-time saves leaders, Huston’s life is a story well worth hearing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
World Series Champ, All-Star, and Gold Glove Winner, Steve Finley shares his favorite clubhouse stories from 19“seasons in the sun!”Steve takes you into the batter’s box for his division-clinching grand slam for the Dodgers and onto the field for the Diamondbacks 2001 World Series title.Hear about Cal Ripken’s impact on him as a rookie, the career-changing lesson he learned from Tony Gwynn, and which facet of his well-rounded game he is most proud of.One of the finest in the field, Steve Finley, on this episode of Major League Beginnings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Cincinnati Reds broadcasting legend, Marty Brennaman, takes you on a hilarious and candid run through his 46 years behind the microphone. Known for his thoughtful and entertaining play-by-play, Brennaman never shied away from controversy or expressing his opinion.Marty discusses his relationship with longtime broadcasting partner Joe Nuxhall, his public push to get Pete Rose into the Hall of Fame, how the reds convinced him not to retire, and why being in Cincinnati’s Hall of Fame means so much to him. From dust-ups with players to milestone calls, it is Marty “unfiltered” on Major League Beginnings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Phillies legend and current big league star, Cole Hamels grants you front row access to his most personal MVP stories from a 15 year career that includes a 2008 World Series championship and four all-star games!Cole candidly discusses how it felt, when after 10 seasons in Philadelphia, he was traded days after throwing a no-hitter, his postseason runs with Texas and the Cubs, and who he credits for shaping his career as he shops for a new baseball home.Star left-hander, Cole Hamels, on this episode of Major League Beginnings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Marlins GM, Kim Ng, the highest ranking woman in baseball, joins Major League Beginnings. Kim takes you on her 30 year climb to the top, from University of Chicago softball star and Yankee fan, to White Sox intern and club and league executive, before finally shattering baseball’s glass ceiling. Find out who actually tried to talk her out of chasing her dream, what Derek Jeter said to convince her to take the Marlins’ job, and how she views the impact her role has on women in and out of the game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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