Major League Beginnings Podcast

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El Titán Adrián Gonzalez Jun 16, 2021

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El Titán, Adrián González, talks with us as he prepares for the 2021 Olympics in Japan as a member of Team Mexico.

Once a hitter, always a hitter, González takes us along on his journey through five organizations. The former first overall pick in the 2000 draft thrills you with stories of his five postseason runs and five all-star games representing the Padres and Dodgers.

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All-Star Andy Ashby on His World Series Appearance and 14 Years in the Big Leagues Jun 09, 2021

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14 year big leaguer, Andy Ashby, shares the inspiring story of his odds-defying rise from un-drafted free agent to All-Star pitcher.

Andy tells us what brought him to tears when he made his major league debut, who most shaped his pitching career, and what the emotions were like pitching for the star-studded San Diego Padres during their 1998 World Series run.

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Bret Boone on Family Ties and Ken Griffey Jr. Jun 02, 2021

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Seattle slugger, Bret Boone, talks Mariners, Ichiro and All-Star games in this episode of Major League Beginnings.

Boone is part of the first and only third generation baseball family, following his dad and grandfather. Find out who Bret feels most shaped his career, what he really thought of Ken Griffey Jr., and what it was like to play along his Big League brother, Aaron.

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Nomar Garciaparra on His Relationship with Ted Williams, All-Star Career, ROY Campaign May 26, 2021

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“Nomah!” Talks Beantown, BoSox and big moments. Six-time all-star and two-time batting champ, Nomar Garciaparra takes you through his Rookie of the Year campaign, friendship with Ted Williams and his quest to hit .400.

Nomar tells you what he thinks led to his trade out of Boston prior to the Red Sox 2004 World Series title and what it was like being compared to Joe DiMaggio, all while being among the game’s greatest shortstops.

Join Nomar and his former teammate, Mark Sweeney, on this episode of Major League Beginnings.

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Bret Saberhagen on Being a Teen Phenom & 18 Years in the Big Leagues May 19, 2021

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Teenage phenom, Bret Saberhagen discusses his magical climb from 19th round high school draft pick to World Series MVP by age 21!

Follow along as Bret shares with us which of his three all-star games meant the most to him, what it was like “off the field” with the great Kansas City Royals teams of the 80’s, and how he managed to join only Doc Gooden and Fernando Valenzuela as the only three men ever to win the Cy Young before age 22.

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Huston Street on Why Glendon Rusch Impacted His Career, Highs and Lows in the Major Leagues May 12, 2021

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Major League all-star closer, Huston Street takes you on a fabulous journey through his life. Huston grew up the son of a Texas sports legend, proudly followed in his father’s footsteps, became Rookie of the Year, and carved out his own successful path.

You will enjoy Huston’s self-deprecating candor making his personal stories relatable and endearing. From a self-described “cocky hotshot” out of the University of Texas, to one of baseball’s top 20 all-time saves leaders, Huston’s life is a story well worth hearing.

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Steve Finley on the Impact of Cal Ripken and a Memorable 19-Year Career May 05, 2021

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World Series Champ, All-Star, and Gold Glove Winner, Steve Finley shares his favorite clubhouse stories from 19

“seasons in the sun!”

Steve takes you into the batter’s box for his division-clinching grand slam for the Dodgers and onto the field for the Diamondbacks 2001 World Series title.

Hear about Cal Ripken’s impact on him as a rookie, the career-changing lesson he learned from Tony Gwynn, and which facet of his well-rounded game he is most proud of.

One of the finest in the field, Steve Finley, on this episode of Major League Beginnings.

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Marty Brennaman, The Longtime Voice of The Cincinnati Reds Apr 28, 2021

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Cincinnati Reds broadcasting legend, Marty Brennaman, takes you on a hilarious and candid run through his 46 years behind the microphone. Known for his thoughtful and entertaining play-by-play, Brennaman never shied away from controversy or expressing his opinion.

Marty discusses his relationship with longtime broadcasting partner Joe Nuxhall, his public push to get Pete Rose into the Hall of Fame, how the reds convinced him not to retire, and why being in Cincinnati’s Hall of Fame means so much to him. From dust-ups with players to milestone calls, it is Marty “unfiltered” on Major League Beginnings.

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Cole Hamels Has More in the Tank, Recounts Phillie Memories Apr 21, 2021

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Phillies legend and current big league star, Cole Hamels grants you front row access to his most personal MVP stories from a 15 year career that includes a 2008 World Series championship and four all-star games!

Cole candidly discusses how it felt, when after 10 seasons in Philadelphia, he was traded days after throwing a no-hitter, his postseason runs with Texas and the Cubs, and who he credits for shaping his career as he shops for a new baseball home.

Star left-hander, Cole Hamels, on this episode of Major League Beginnings.

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A Conversation with Kim Ng, Miami Marlins GM Apr 14, 2021

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Marlins GM, Kim Ng, the highest ranking woman in baseball, joins Major League Beginnings. Kim takes you on her 30 year climb to the top, from University of Chicago softball star and Yankee fan, to White Sox intern and club and league executive, before finally shattering baseball’s glass ceiling. Find out who actually tried to talk her out of chasing her dream, what Derek Jeter said to convince her to take the Marlins’ job, and how she views the impact her role has on women in and out of the game.

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