Side Retired Podcast

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back to break down the 2026 All-Star Rosters. From veterans returning to the mid-summer classic to over twenty first timers, the guys break down the best stories that made the rosters to the players that deserved a spot on the team. Plus, find out which guy is currently leading in the All-Star predictions game we played in early May. 
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Coordinator of Player Development for the Philadelphia Phillies Jake Primack joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter on today's episode! The guys discuss Jake's baseball journey from Denison to the Phillies as Jake offers career advice for people looking to break into the industry and describes the daily grind of player development. Thank you so much Jake for joining us the show and offering great insight to our listeners! 
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Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back discussing the best players from the month of June. MVP candidates continuing to build their cases, veterans returning to All-Star caliber form, breakouts making their way onto the list for the first time and so much more. 
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Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez host our longest weekend recap as we dive into all the latest stories around the league. First, the guys dive into the latest Mets' changes including Carlos Mendoza's departure, David Peterson's trade and outlook for the remaining 81 games. Then, the guys are joined by resident Phillies fan Eamon Walsh to discuss who they think will be the next manager of the Mets, Phillies & Red Sox. Finally, the guys welcome Dovid Halpert on for his final segment before he leaves for the summer, to give his annual 10 hot takes. 
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Head Baseball Coach at Iona University Conor Burke joins Dylan Campione to discuss his baseball journey and all things Iona University. From recruiting advice, past experiences in his coaching career, transfer portal navigation and big things on the horizon for the Iona program, Coach covers it all in today's episode! 
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12 Year MLB Veteran and 1994 College World Series Champion for the Oklahoma Sooners Russ Ortiz is back on the show. To celebrate this year's 2026 College World Series Champions, Russ joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter this time as a proud alum of Oklahoma to celebrate the 2026 Sooners' Championship. Plus, Russ offers advice to college players regarding how to improve during summer ball and for graduating seniors looking to play pro-ball post-college. 
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Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back discussing all the latest around the league. The Astros and Angels are reportedly not open for business. Jeff Passan puts the odds of a Tarik Skubal trade at 85%. The Home Run Derby format has changed. Byron Buxton is a Twin for life. And Rafael Devers does not see eye to eye with Tony Vitello. All that and more in today's weekend recap! 
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While most know Ozzie Smith as an MLB Hall of Famer, St. Louis Legend and one of the best defensive players of all-time, during today's conversation, he is simply 'Dad.' 
 
Ozzie Smith & Dustin Smith join Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode to discuss their father - son bond through baseball and life. From growing up going to the ballpark together, to an unforgettable Hall of Fame induction day, their current joint ventures, and core memories formed from on the field and off the field moments. We can't thank Ozzie and Dustin enough for joining us on the show with their extremely busy schedules and we wish all the fathers listening a very Happy Father's Day!! 

Director of Baseball Operations for the Pittsburgh Pirates Trey Rose joins Dylan Campione on today's episode to discuss working in the baseball industry. From negotiating contract extensions, trade deadline preparation, daily waiver acquisitions, MLB Draft experiences and so much more, Trey details the life of a front office executive and gives an inside look into what it is like to be a part of a successful MLB organization. A special thank you to Trey for peeling back the curtain on the human side of baseball and highlighting the friendships and bonds that are formed throughout the industry that last a lifetime. 
 
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Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez and Dovid Halpert recap all the latest around the league! The ball is flying in Vegas, Tarik Skubal has returned in record time, Sandy Alcantara and the Marlins are surging and so much more. Plus, Dylan puts the guys in the hot seat reacting to all the latest rumors around the league as we begin trade conversations. 
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