Cheats and April visit with Black Baseball Media's Coach E (Earnest Horton) to talk all things Black baseball. We discuss: The State of Youth Baseball in Urban Cities The importance of support from parents, coaches, and local governmentA strong youth-to-college baseball pipeline The MLB players with the most SwagWhat players can move the next generation of Black baseball players forwardAnd much more. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Want to join the BBM Discord? Message the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.
It's the start of the offseason, and the Black Baseball Mixtape crew is back to discuss some offseason moves and baseball predictions. Cheats is joined by Flobo and April as they discuss MLB's gambling troubles, MLB's boom from the World Series, and, of course, the power of Shohei. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Want to join the BBM Discord? Message the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.
The Mixtape crew discusses the 2025 World Series—the heartbreak for the Blue Jays and the jubilation for the Back-to-Back World Series Champion Dodgers. Did the Dodgers' massive payroll color your thoughts on their latest championship?Can the Blue Jays get back to the World Series next year? Who managed the games better Doc Roberts or John Schneider? Will this World Series convert more casual fans to baseball? All of that and more on this special (2-hour) episode. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Want to join the BBM Discord? Message the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.
The BBM crew is back to review the first two games of the World Series and preview games 3, 4, and 5. We talk about the Jonas Brothers, Drake, and the presentation in Toronto. We also talk about just how crazy is Mad Max? Who has more pressure now: the Dodgers or the Jays? Did the Giants and O's get their managerial hires correct? All of that and more. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Want to join the BBM Discord? Message the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.
The BBM crew previews the World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays. We also discuss what went wrong for the Brewers and Marines. Cheats, Flobo, April, and Malik are joined by special guests Don Dishes and Santos from The Baseball Aficionado. We also make our final World Series predictions. Please follow the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast everywhere podcasts are streaming. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Want to join the BBM Discord? Message the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.
The MLB championship series is here. It's time to make history. The Black Baseball Mixtape crew talks postseason winners and losers. Do you think the Yankees and the Phillies need a complete rehaul? What about the Padres? Will Seattle make it to their first World Series? All of that and more on this episode. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Want to join the BBM Discord? Message the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.
Join Cheats, Flobo, April, and Malik as the talk about the first round of the MLB playoffs. Who can be the next MLB breakout star, and can the Yankees, Phillies, and Cubs dig out of a deep hole? The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Want to join the BBM Discord? Message the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.
Flobo, April, and Malik join Cheats to discuss the 2025 playoff field. We also discuss the Mets' collapse and predict the playoff and World Series winners. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Want to join the BBM Discord? Message the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.
From playing JC baseball to leaving the game altogether, to say Giants' prospect Bo Davidson's journey to the pros is improbable would be a gross understatement. The 23-year-old lefty-swinging outfielder has all the physical tools to be elite. And he is starting to put a lot of them to good use. Davidson batted 281/376/468 between Eugene (High A) and Richmond (AA). He finished 2025 with 18 HRs, 70 RBIs, and 19 SBs. He ended the season strong in Richmond, flashing the potential that places him near the top of the Giants' prospect list.In this one-on-one, Cheats and Bo discuss his journey, which began in North Carolina. He played multiple sports growing up, but ultimately settled on baseball. The learning curve at the professional level is steep, but Bo is prepared to take on the challenge. Led by his faith in God and his belief in his ability, he plans to get to the MLB sooner rather than later. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Want to join the BBM Discord? Message the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.
The whole Monday crew is back! Cheats, Flobo, April, and, yes, Malik is back, too. Let's go! We're talking the end of the regular season, and we predict the playoff picture. The Mariners went to Houston and took the Astros' lunch money - sweeping all three games. They now have a three-game lead in the AL West, and the Stros are out of the playoffs, looking in. Can they turn it around in the last six games? Can the Tigers hold off complete disater? Their second-half collapse has opened the door for the Guardians to win the AL Central. Detroit goes to Cleveland tomorrow for the most critical series left in the regular season. The Mets, Reds, and Diamondbacks will be fighting it out to the finish in the NL Wild Card bracket. The crew talks about all of that and much more. Lock in with us for the next 90 minutes. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Want to join the BBM Discord? Message the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.
Cheats and Lewis Brinson go one-on-one talking about the playoff picture in both the American and National leagues. What teams do you have the most confidence in to make it through the playoffs? We also discuss 2025's surprises and disappointments. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Want to join the BBM Discord? Message the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.
On this special episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast, I sat down with Giants' prospect Scott Bandura. Scott split his 2025 season between Eugene (High A) and Richmond (AA). He held a 271/367/400 slash line between the two divisions, along with 41 stolen bases, 65 RBIs, and 10 home runs. Scott is from inner-city Philadelphia and played on the Taney Little League team that went to the Little League World Series, featuring Mo'ne Davis (Scott was the catcher). He then went on to play at Princeton, where, despite spending three years on campus, he only played one full season before being drafted by the Giants in the 7th round of the 2023 MLB Draft. Scott's superpower is his character and leadership qualities. He learned those at an early age from his parents (Steve and Robin) and carries them with him everywhere he goes. He is a natural leader and wears the title well. Being a leader and team uniter is something he takes great pride in. And it may be those leadership attributes - along with his on-field performance - that take him to the Major Leagues. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Want to join the BBM Discord? Message the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.
On this episode of the Mixtape, Cheats, Flobo, and April discuss the Mets' collapse, the Mariners' ascend, and President Trump's visit to the Yankees' locker room. All of that and more on this episode. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Want to join the BBM Discord? Message the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.
This is a special episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape. This is a conversation with Kamal Carter and Kyle Williams. They are the founders and leaders of A Long Talk About the Uncomfortable Truth. These brothers travel across the country, leading a 21-day anti-racism activation experience designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to combat racism in their daily lives. I saw their presentation earlier this year at the American Baseball Coaches Association Conference in Washington, DC. They presented to the Diversity Committee, chaired by Mizzou Baseball Coach Kerrick Jackson, and it was truly compelling. Kyle and Kamal have worked with numerous college teams to create an environment that begins with dialogue and culminates in greater unity.I call this the Black Baseball Mixtapes' most important conversation EVER because it's bigger than baseball. I hope this conversation encourages you to seek future conversations, and if you're a coach at any level of any team. Seek out this program. It may change the culture of your team for the better. For more information about A Long Talk or to get in direct contact with Kamal and Kyle, please visit their website at https://alongtalk.com/ or reach out to them on social media.
Who's having a career year? The Monday night podcast crew (Cheats, April, and Flobo) takes on this challenge and discusses Byron Buxton, Jo Adell, and Trent Grisham. They also talk about who should win the AL MVP, Aaron Judge or Cal Raleigh. They also discuss Framber Valdez's struggles with his catcher, the Nationals' rebuild, Elly De La Cruz's future position, and the battle between the Dodgers and the Padres. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Please use the access code BLACKBASEBALLMIXTAPE at Numbers Game to receive a discount. Want to join the BBM Discord? Message the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.
On this special IG Live episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape, Cheats visits with Santos (The Baseball Aficionado) and Sha Be Allah (The Source) about the Mets and Yankees, along with the final push to the playoffs. Don Dishes stops in to talk about this year's Mariners team. It's a do n't-miss conversation.The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Want to join the BBM Discord? Message the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.
On this episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast, Flobo runs point as he discusses the announced Field of Dreams game in 2026 between the Phillies and the Twins. The crew also talks about the Yankees, Mets, and Padres' pursuit of the postseason. Flobo introduces a new segment to the podcast, "That's my African-American" (Respectfully). And, yes, African-American players are discussed (ha). The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Want to join the BBM Discord? Message the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.
On this episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape, the Monday night crew (Flobo, April, and Malik) joins Cheats to talk about the Dodgers' control over the Padres and the NL West. The Mariners and Astros are battling to the finish. The Brewers are the best team in baseball that you've never heard of. Finally, the crew tackles the future of baseball expansion and realignment. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Want to join the BBM Discord? Message the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.
Clinton Yates (Host of Clinton and Friends on ESPN Radio) joins the Mixtape to talk all things Black baseball and what's in store for the future. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Minority Prospects, Rebellon Harvest, and Numbers Game Scorecards. Contact the podcast at: BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.
Welcome to the latest episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast. On this episode, the BBM crew (Cheats, Flobo, April, and Malik) talk: Jen Pawol's historic accomplishment.Are the Astros true villains? Are the Brewers fun to watch? Will the Yankees make the playoffs? All of that and more. A special thanks to your partners: the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest Sunflower Seeds, and Minority Prospects.Contact the show at: BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com