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The Non-Hall of Fame Draft!

On the heels of Pete Rose's reinstatement, Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back drafting the best players not in the Hall of Fame. From steroid users to underrated defensive stars to ace pitchers, the guys cover it all in today's draft. 

Checking in on Rafael Devers

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez take a tour around the league and all the latest drama. Rafael Devers refuses to play first base. The Rockies and Pirates fire their managers. The Mets pitching lab is elite. All that and more in today's recap! 

Since you've been gone!!

The return of co-host Henry Kolani! Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are joined for the first time in months by OG co-host Henry Kolani. Henry gives his takes on all things 2025 MLB and gives an inside look into play dIII baseball this Spring at Bates! 

2025 First Time All-Stars Draft

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez take turns drafting the best players they think will make the all-star game for the first time in 2025! Cy Young candidates such as Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Michael King, veterans Cal Raleigh & Jesus Luzardo are just some of the 21 names mentioned on today's episode! 

Players of the Month: April 2025

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez continue their series from last year discussing the best players in the sport. Pete Alonso, Aaron Judge, Fernando Tatis and so many stars discussed as well as breakouts such as Jorge Polanco, Kristian Campbell and more! 

Talkin' with T: Alumni Weekend

Head Coach of Georgetown University Baseball Edwin Thompson is back with Dylan Campione discussing an exciting weekend for the Hoyas! As the Hoyas get set to welcome in the reigning Big East Champions St. John's for a big time weekend series, the Hoyas also welcome back over 50 alumni for this weekend's festivities. Plus, updates on several successful Hoyas stories including a new Home Run King, a series win and a Pro Hoya update! 

The Clubhouse: Sean McAdam

Boston Red Sox columnist Sean McAdam joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode. Having covered the Sox for over 30 years, Sean gives us an inside look into covering the ups and downs of Red Sox baseball. Plus, hear all about Sean's experiences being involved in the recent Netflix Documentary, the Clubhouse, spending the 2024 season with the Red Sox. Thanks so much for joining us Sean, appreciate all the time & insight! 

Managerial Hot Seat

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez discuss the managerial hot seats of 2025! Will Rob Thompson, Brandon Hyde and Rocco Baldelli survive until Memorial Day? All that and more plus our wrap around the league packed into 30 minutes! 

Buy or Sell: 2025 Hitters Edition

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez give their takes on some of the most well known hitters of 2025. Hot starts and slow starts, former MVP's and former first round draft picks, the guys state which players they believe in and those who's time as starts might be up! 
 

A Baseball Book of Days: Phil Coffin

Baseball Author Phil Coffin returns to the show! Phil joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez to discuss his second book A Baseball Book of Days. Hear all about over thirty unique days in baseball history and Phil's writing process. Thanks again so much for joining us on the show again Phil, appreciate all the time and insight!