Side Retired Podcast

Our Annual Top 10 Series Returns! This year Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez will be joined by a special analyst at each position. Kicking things off at the catcher position, the guys are joined by former catcher at the University of Pittsburgh Jayden Melendez to discuss the best backstops entering the 2026 season. 
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MLBPA Certified Agent / MLB Draft Advisor and Founder of Kares Sports Management Preston Chapman joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode! Hear all about Preston's journey to become an agent, launch his own firm, the day to day operations of an agent and his favorite movie that inspired the journey. Really appreciate all the time and insight Preston gave us today and looking forward to having him and his clients back on our show soon! 
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He made his professional baseball debut at 51 years old?! Dan Clemens joins the show to discuss his unique baseball journey with Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez from college ball to a 30 year gap to independent leagues! All that and the development of a new baseball movie packed into today's episode. 
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Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson break down the latest signings, trades and rumors as the Winter Meetings kick off. All the latest around Kyle Schwarber, Tarik Skubal, Cody Bellinger plus our analysis on the Devin Williams, Harry Ford and Jose Ferrer transactions! All that and more as the Winter Meetings kick off! 

Head Coach of Georgetown University Edwin Thompson is back with Dylan Campione to discuss all things Hoyas Baseball from final exam schedule, end of fall meetings, prospect camps, community service events and his favorite Thanksgiving dishes! All that and more plus some #ProHoyas updates! 

CEO of Israel Baseball Americas and the 'King of Jewish Baseball' Nate Fish joins Dylan Campione & Dovid Halpert on today's episode. Hear all about Nate's journey from coaching Dylan over a decade ago to the Olympics, World Baseball Classic and so much more!! Great to have you on the show Coach and looking forward to watching Team Israel's run in the 2026 WBC! 
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Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson break down all the latest signings from across the league. Dylan Cease, Ryan Helsley and Sonny Gray are off the board. Rumors circulate around Sandy Alcantara, Eury Perez, Kyle Schwarber and so much more. All that and more packed into thirty minutes! 

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson break down their favorite under the radar free agents this offseason! Each co-host dives into five players that they want their team to sign and think could pay huge dividends in the 2026 season! 

MLB's first and only switch pitcher Pat Venditte joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez to discuss his baseball journey. From seven years in the minors with the Yankees, to making the big leagues with the Oakland A's, Pat talks about all his experiences on the mound, throwing with both hands, and so much more! Plus, hear all about life after playing and what Pat is up to these days! 
 
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Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani break down all the latest around the league including the Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien blockbuster. Plus, the guys break down the latest rumors regarding Ryan Helsley, Raisel Iglesias, Carlos Beltran, Edwin Diaz and so much more!