Cubs Gold Glove left fielder Ian Happ joins Dodgers star Mookie Betts to discuss his love for coffee, if he thinks he could play golf professionally, and what it feels like running into the outfield wall at Wrigley Stadium. They also discuss why he enjoys playing for manager Craig Counsell, his improvement as an outfielder, how he became a switch hitter, his journey through the minors, the Cubs' push for the playoffs, what impresses them about Japanese superstars in MLB, and they play a game of 'Guess the Pitcher'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty sits down with Mookie to discuss why Jayson Tatum didn't get more playing time in the Olympics, the Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef, and why neither of them know who's on their fantasy football team. They also react to Shohei Ohtani's historic season, Flaherty's love for fashion, and getting traded to his hometown Dodgers. Jack opens up on his time with the St. Louis Cardinals, shares what veterans like Adam Wainwright taught him, and break down his stacked high school team with Max Fried and Lucas Giolito. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Baltimore Orioles SS Gunnar Henderson joins Dodgers star Mookie Betts to discuss fantasy football strategies, his love for Legos, Shohei Ohtani's dog throwing out the first pitch at the Dodgers game, and what they both learned during their time in the AL East. They also discuss Gunnar's relationship with Cal Ripken Jr., his favorite shortstops to watch, growing up in the south and learning baseball, the 2019 MLB Draft class, who's having the better season between Ohtani and Aaron Judge, Gunnar compares MLB stars to Star Wars characters and does his best Scooby Doo impression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh joins Dodgers star Mookie Betts to discuss if Tyreek Hill could beat Noah Lyles in a race and which MLB players they think should join. They also discuss why they believe in ghosts, how Cal grew up in a haunted house, why they like the proposed six-inning rule for starting pitchers, the Mariners' run to the 2022 playoffs, how Cal's dad recruited Mookie to Tennessee, what advice he gives to struggling pitchers, the story behind 'Big Dumper' nickname, the return of Backyard Baseball, and Mookie fields a question from Dodgers super fan Bryan Cranston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pirates legend Andrew McCutchen joins Dodgers star Mookie Betts to discuss making a cartoon together, 1992 Dream Team vs. 2024 Team USA Basketball, and why he tweets 'furries' every year. He also reacts to being apart of Stephen Strasburg, Gerrit Cole, AND Paul Skenes' debuts, looks back on his MVP season, builds an MLB Olympics dream lineup, explains the unique way he learned baseball, his dominant high school career, getting offered a scholarship to play football at Miami, the wild reason he started growing dreads, getting to know Willie Mays and other Giants legends, assembles an MLB boy band, and does a hilarious impression of John Legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola joins Dodgers star shortstop Mookie Betts to talk tying the MLB consecutive strikeouts record, Simone Biles' incredible performance in 2024 Olympics, and why it's 'addicting' to play in front of Philadelphia sports fans. He also discusses the Phillies-Dodgers rivalry, why Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is the best pitcher he's ever been around, what impresses him the most about Paul Skenes, traveling the country in a Sprinter Van hitters he hates facing, and sleeper teams he's watching out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mookie opens the show with an injury update and is joined by Red Sox star reliever Kenley Jansen to talk about his time with the Dodgers, winning the World Series and people calling it a 'Mickey Mouse' title. He also discusses playing for Boston, one player he hates facing, the upcoming Netflix documentary, his teammate Jarren Duran and the differences between Los Angeles and Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Texas Rangers All-Star Marcus Semien sits down with Mookie to discuss the one time he forgot he was on deck during a game, the legitimacy behind Micah Parsons' thinking he could bat .200 in an MLB season, why he chose to play college baseball instead of going straight to the pros, and why he never likes taking days off. He also shares stories of watching Barry Bonds from his childhood, builds an 'All-Vibes Team' of MLB players, discusses his love for the NBA, and gives his thoughts on Paul Skenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Tyler Glasnow joins Mookie to discuss the viral story of how he met his girlfriend, being compared to Cillian Murphy, and what it was like being recruited to the Dodgers by Shohei Ohtani. Mookie also responds to Giants pitcher Logan Webb's comments about Mookie 'owning' him, Glasnow explains his wild tattoos, names his top 5 rappers, and details both his game day AND haircare routines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New York Mets OF Brandon Nimmo sits down with Mookie to discuss adjusting to their respective position changes this season, Nimmo spending his honeymoon with Travis d'Arnaud, why he always sprints to first base, and being starstruck by Shakira. Nimmo also breaks down the Mets' recent hot stretch after slow start to the year, opens up about the challenges of living up to expectations in New York, discusses his interest in being captain of the Mets, growing up in Wyoming, having dreams of being a professional bull rider, and his experience through the minor leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the Season 2 premiere, Cubs All-Star Dansby Swanson sits down with Mookie in front of a live audience at Spring Training to discuss Ohtani signing with the Dodgers for $700M, Craig Counsell leaving Milwaukee to be the Cubs’ new manager and Cody Bellinger calling during free agency. They also discuss how Dansby wound up playing for Vanderbilt and how he got traded to his hometown Braves, what it’s like playing in the World Series, who has the best hair in baseball and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Freddie Freeman finally joins Mookie for the Season 1 finale of On Base to talk about the move to LA, breaking the Dodgers’ doubles record, and recruiting Jason Heyward. The 2020 NL MVP also relives the hilarious Chipper Jones ATV rescue story, celebrates Ronald Acuña Jr.’s incredible season, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the final series of the regular season, Jason Heyward sits down with Mookie to discuss the famous rain-delay speech in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, how Freddie Freeman convinced him to sign with the Dodgers, and answer if Wrigley Field is his favorite stadium. The five-time Gold Glover also relives his first at-bat with the Braves, plays the Immaculate Grid and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Best friends and Dodger teammates J.D. Martinez and Mookie sit down in San Fransisco to tell a hilarious gambling story with Drake, debate LA vs. Boston fans, and explain what it means to be on "Cuban Time." The 6x All-Star also shows love to Ronald Acuña Jr., discusses changing his swing, details his wild journey to the MLB, builds a Dodger football team, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mookie continues the roadtrip in Seattle and sits down with Mariners shortstop J. P. Crawford. The 2020 Gold Glove winner talks about his fantasy football teams, being called 'the quarterback' of the Mariners, and shares his excitement for the postseason at T-Mobile Park. The Immaculate Grid is back with a fun surprise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2x All-Star Julio Rodríguez kicks it with Mookie during the Dodgers series in Seattle. The Mariners star center fielder shares why he thinks celebrations are good for baseball, sides with Deion Sanders and Mook about sunglasses indoors, and explains his Home Run Derby moment in the batting cage with Shohei Ohtani. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Marlins center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. hangs with Mookie during the Dodgers road trip in the 305. The 2022 All-Star talks his MLB The Show Cover, how he's changing the culture of baseball, his first meeting with Michael Jordan, and shares his top best dressed players in the league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dodgers teammate Kiké Hernández hangs out with Mookie during the road trip in Cleveland. The 2020 World Series champion talks being traded at the deadline and their return to Boston, reveals way too much about bodily functions, and shares a hilarious story about his time in the minor leagues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Triston McKenzie hangs with Mookie during the Dodgers road trip to Cleveland. The Guardians pitcher gives an update on his injury, shares the story of Marcus Stroman rewarding him with a Rolex, reveals how he uses The Show to scout hitters, and can't seem to help Mook with The Immaculate Grid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Continuing the Arizona road trip, Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen catches up with Mookie to talk Cy Young snubs, explain what it's like to strikeout Shohei Ohtani, and even reminisce on Mookie's first homer as a Dodger...which was off of Zac. The pair puts together another attempt at the Immaculate Grid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices