Side Retired Podcast

Black Friday Shopping!

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez go around the diamond trying to find hidden gems on the Free Agent Market! What under the radar pitchers would the guys sign to minor league contracts? What former MVP could rebound during the 2025 season? Which position player has the chance to be the 2025 version of 2024 Jose Iglesias? All that and more packed into today's discussion. 

Talkin' with T: Recruiting & Thanksgiving

Welcome to Episode 2 of our new segment Talkin with T as we are once again joined by the Head Coach of Georgetown Baseball Edwin Thompson! Listen in as Dylan Campione & Coach T dive into the topics of the recruiting world, where Coach T talks about some of the little things he looks for in prospective high school athletes! Plus, with Thanksgiving on the horizon, the guys look back on some of the things they are thankful for and the most important aspects of the GU Program. Thanks so much to Coach T and Georgetown for making this all possible and tune in for episode 3 real soon! 

2025 Hall of Fame Ballot Breakdown

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani take a deep dive into the 28 individuals looking to be Cooperstown bound! Will Billy Wagner clinch in his final attempt? Can Ichiro become the first unanimous position player? What other first time eligible players will reach 5% to stay on the ballot? What player will make the biggest jump? All that and more packed into today's episode! 
 

Trade Market Assessments

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani feels the winds of trades and are ready to discuss them!! Nolan Arenado, Garrett Crochet, Devin Williams, and a couple surprise names make their way into trade conversations and new destinations on today's episode! 

The Qualifying Offer Breakdown

The Qualifying Offer Deadline has passed! Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez dig deep into the 11 players who declined the offer and outline what their Free Agencies will look like. Who will struggle to find a team by March? What players have the highest chances of returning to their 2024 team? All that and more! 
 

The Juan Soto Pitches

Dylan Campione & Henry Kolani are back as we put Henry on the hot seat. With the Soto meetings at Boras HQ wrapping up this week, we ask Henry to put on his creative hat and imagine what could be going down at the meetings! How have the Mets, Yankees, Red Sox & Blue Jays courted Soto and could another team jump into the mix? All that & more in today's episode! 

Talkin' With T: Fall Recap

Welcome to the inaugural segment of Talkin' With T as we are joined by the Head Coach of Georgetown University's Baseball program Edwin Thompson! Coach T will be joining host Dylan Campione throughout the year discussing all different aspects of baseball and life. Join us today as we discuss the conclusion of Georgetown's fall season as Coach gives an in-depth look into the purpose and details behind fall ball. Thanks so much to Coach T for making this all possible and we look forward to more conversations soon! 

Awards Season Breakdown

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez provide an in-depth analysis into the 8 major awards handed out this month. Hear the guys' cases for all three candidates for the NL MVP, AL MVP, Cy Youngs, Rookies of the Year and Managers of the Year! Plus, which race could be the closest vs which will be unanimous? All that and more in today's episode! 
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The NPB to MLB Transition

With the news that Roki Sasaki will be posted this offseason, Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez detail the recent history of pitchers transitioning from Japan to the United States. Will Sasaki's arsenal play well in MLB? Why is Sasaki joining the league now rather than waiting? Plus, the guys detail the end of the managerial carousel with the news regarding Aaron Boone and Clayton McCullough. 
 

Around the Diamond with Nick DeRegis

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are joined by Nick DeRegis on today's episode as the guys discuss all the hottest topics across the league. Pace of play, marketing the sport, player injuries and so much more as the guys discuss the league from a birds eye view following the closure of the 2024 season. Plus, Nick discusses his journey with Peralta Custom Gloves as the guys talk about their partnership and collaboration between the podcast & the glove company! 
Great news! Side Retired is now partnered with Seatgeek! For all ticketing needs go to Seatgeek.com and use promo code SIDERETIREDPOD in all capitals for $20 off your first order!  We’ve got you covered from all things ranging from sporting events to concerts including MLB & Taylor Swift. Yes, this means we are officially taking you out to the ballgame!