The Bret Boone Podcast

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Chuck Finley Talks Career, Pitch Count, HOF Call Apr 07, 2023

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On today's episode, Bret welcomes Angels legend Chuck Finley to discuss the early years of his career, how keeping track of pitch count has changed, the feeling of being inducted into the Angels Hall of Fame and more. What happened the first time Bret faced Chuck in the big leagues? How would a pitch count have affected Chuck's career? How did it feel watching the Angels finally win the World Series after he left?

Early Years in the Bullpen Apr 07, 2023

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Bret and Chuck talk about the first time they faced each other in the big leagues, the early years of bullpen life and how his split finger fastball helped shape his career.

The Old & New Ways of Pitch Counts Apr 07, 2023

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Bret and Chuck talk about his career starting in the bullpen and how the arc of a pitcher's career has changed in recent years, how keeping track of pitches was hardly a thing in Chuck's playing days and how a pitch count would have affected his career overall.

Getting the Hall of Fame Call Apr 07, 2023

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Bret talks to Chuck about how it felt watching the Angels finally win the World Series after he left, getting the call that he's going to the Angels Hall of Fame, why bringing alumni back to their organizations is a good thing and more.

Turning 2 With Boonie: Rule Changes, Ski Trip Mishaps & The Masters Apr 05, 2023

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On this edition of "Turning 2 With Boonie", Bret speaks to Rich Herrera about a variety of topics, including the early returns on the rule changes in the MLB, a wild story from Bret's weekend ski trip, his thoughts on The Masters, the Dodgers fan who ran onto the field to propose and more.

Mike Greenberg Details Road to ESPN, New Book Apr 03, 2023

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On today's episode, Bret is joined by ESPN's Mike Greenberg as they talk about his career path starting in Chicago and leading to ESPN, the rise of analytics in sports, his new book "Got Your Number" and how the idea for it came to be, the best of the best across various categories and more.

Mike Greenberg's Road to ESPN Apr 03, 2023

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Mike Greenberg talks to Bret about the start of his career and how he ended up at ESPN, how his time working with Michael Jordan's Bulls got him national attention, the rise of analytics in sports and more.

Greeny's New Book "Got Your Number" Apr 03, 2023

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Mike Greenberg tells Bret about his new book "Got Your Number" and how it came to be, the easiest and most difficult parts about writing a book and a story about Ozzie Smith at a charity baseball game.

The Best of the Best Apr 03, 2023

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Bret and Mike Greenberg debate the best of the best in various categories, including the best centerfielder in MLB history, best MLB ballpark, best baseball play-by-play guy, best SportsCenter anchor and more.

Sportswriter & MLBPA Senior Advisor Jerry Crasnick Mar 30, 2023

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On today's episode, Bret is joined by sportswriter and senior advisor for the MLBPA Jerry Crasnick to discuss his new role and what he's learned, how analytics have changed the game of baseball in recent years, how we can keep baseball relevant, the way in which fans digesting information has changed and more. Plus, who are Jerry's top five baseball writers? Which MLB players would he pay to watch play?

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