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The D1Baseball Podcast is your home for college baseball news, analysis, rankings, and breaking stories — all from the trusted experts at D1Baseball. Hosted by Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, and Joe Healy, the show delivers year-round coverage of the NCAA baseball landscape.

Each week, we break down the biggest storylines across the SEC, ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, and Mid-Major baseball, including Top 25 movement, transfer portal updates, Regional & CWS projections, coaching news, player development, and in-depth interviews with the sport’s most influential voices.

Whether you’re locked in on your favorite team or want a national perspective on the Road to Omaha, The D1Baseball Podcast is the definitive source for college baseball fans.

Follow now if you love college baseball!

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Illinois As A Top 8 Seed In 2015 [Sunday Night Conversations] Nov 10, 2025

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Mike Rooney sits down with Drew Dickinson and Spencer Allen to look back at one of the great seasons in Big Ten history.

Sunday Night Conversations are presented by Netting Pros & Stadionic. Netting Professionals is the Official Netting Partner of D1Baseball. Netting Pros netting and wall padding products have been featured in Major League Baseball venues, such as Citi Field (the home of the New York Mets) and Truist Park (the home of the Atlanta Braves) and many collegiate facilities throughout the country: Florida, North Carolina, Binghamton, Texas, and many more. From design, to fabrication, to installation, Netting Pros is “Improving Programs One Facility at a Time.”

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Lessons Learned From An EPIC 2025 MLB World Series [D1 Daily] Nov 06, 2025

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons reflect on an all-time great World Series played by the Dodgers and Blue Jays. They discuss the importance of baserunning, the critical role of role players, and the inevitable scarcity of quality arms in the playoffs. The guys also highlight Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s incredible performance.

00:00 Introduction and World Series Reflections

01:18 Vlad Guerrero Jr. vs. Freddie Freeman

04:01 Base Running Insights

11:45 Double Plays and Fan Perspectives

16:45 Pitching in the Postseason

21:41 College Baseball Stars in the Big Leagues

27:29 Role Players and Baseball Randomness

30:01 The Dodgers' Winning Formula

32:10 Wrap-Up

D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.

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How David Popkins Built the Blue Jays' Dynamic Offense [D1 Daily] Nov 04, 2025

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss a recent interview with Toronto Blue Jays' hitting coach David Popkins in which he talks about having an offense built for multiple scenarios. Having different clubs in your bag to use the golf analogy. They finished the conversation by talking through some of the most diverse offenses in college baseball over the last 25 years.

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TCU’s Four Straight Trips To Omaha – 2014-17 [Sunday Nights Conversations] Nov 03, 2025

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On this episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney is joined by Connor Wanhanen and Brian Howard to discuss TCU's four straight trips to Omaha from 2014-17.

00:00 Welcome to Sunday Night Conversations

00:59 Introducing the Guests: Connor Wanhanen and Brian Howard

03:04 Howard's Journey to TCU

05:04 Wanhanen's Journey to TCU

07:16 TCU Baseball's Transformation Under Jim Schlossnagle

09:46 The 2014 Season: From Struggles to Success

17:36 The 2014 Postseason: Regional and Super Regional Thrillers

24:00 The 2015 Season: Another Run to Omaha

32:44 Reflecting on the 2016 Season

33:36 Memorable Moments at College Station

35:05 Facing Texas A&M and Boomer White

36:54 The Road to Omaha

45:11 The 2017 Season and Super Regionals

53:45 Advice for Future Omaha Participants

58:18 Intense Memories and Final Thoughts

Sunday Night Conversations are presented by Netting Pros & Stadionic. Netting Professionals is the Official Netting Partner of D1Baseball. Netting Pros' netting and wall padding products are featured in the top collegiate facilities throughout the country: Florida, North Carolina, Binghamton, Texas, and many more. From design to fabrication to installation, Netting Pros is "Improving Programs One Facility at a Time." Learn more at https://nettingpros.com/

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Are Dynasties Good or Bad for Sports? [D1 Daily] Oct 30, 2025

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In this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons dive into the topic of sports dynasties and their impact on building interest in sports. The discussion kicks off with an analysis of past dynasties that had a positive impact on the growth of their sports. Examples included the Yankees, the Patriots, and the Lakers-Celtics rivalry of the 1980s. They also examined the potential for disenfranchisement of fans when dynasties go wrong. Finally, the guys discuss the current benefits and potential future concerns with the SEC's current domination of college baseball.

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Key Areas for Josh Elander: Transitioning to the Role of Tennessee Head Coach [D1 Daily] Oct 28, 2025

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In this episode of the D1 Daily Podcast, Burkie and Roons discuss Tennessee's recent hiring of Josh Elander as their new head baseball coach. They talk through critical topics for Elander as he takes over the Vols' program. The guys offer counsel for the new skipper in several areas, and they attempt to forecast what aspects of the program might look different given the departure of Tony Vitello.

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Stanford: 13 CWS Trips in 22 Years [Sunday Nights Conversations] Oct 27, 2025

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On this episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney talks with Dean Stotz & Kyle Peterson about Stanford's 13 CWS trips in 22 years from 1982 to 2003.

00:00 Introduction and Host's Excitement

00:20 Stanford Baseball's Golden Era

03:29 Dean Stotts' Journey to Stanford

09:19 Kyle Peterson's Recruitment Story

18:55 The 1987 and 1988 National Titles

30:54 The Legendary "Six Pack" Conference

39:39 Rivalries and Friendships

43:50 Memorable Games and Players

48:26 Stanford's Unique Culture

52:50 Iconic Stanford Players

01:03:50 Final Reflections and Tributes

Sunday Night Conversations are presented by Netting Pros & Stadionic. Netting Professionals is the Official Netting Partner of D1Baseball. Netting Pros' netting and wall padding products are featured in the top collegiate facilities throughout the country: Florida, North Carolina, Binghamton, Texas, and many more. From design to fabrication to installation, Netting Pros is "Improving Programs One Facility at a Time." Learn more at https://nettingpros.com/

And proudly presented by Netting Professionals is STADIONIC. STADIONIC is proud to partner with D1Baseball. For all your major projects and facility needs, with projects featured by top-tier collegiate programs, high schools, parks & recreation, and tournament complexes, STADIONIC helps elevate your facility with the best products and accessories in the industry. STADIONIC is making sports facilities iconic. Learn more at https://stadionic.com/

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Who's Replacing Tony Vitello?: Exploring Tennessee's Options [D1 Daily Emergency Episode] Oct 24, 2025

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On this emergency episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons welcome Kyle Peterson and Kendall Rogers to discuss the candidates to replace Tony Vitello as the next head coach at Tennessee. The group talked through the reasons for potentially promoting assistant coach Josh Elander, and then review the other candidates in the mix.

D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.

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The Ohtani Episode: The Best Individual Performances We've Personally Witnessed [D1 Daily] Oct 23, 2025

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons recall the very best individual game performances they've witnessed. Spoiler alert: one of us may have watched a true freshman throw the only no-hitter in super regional history.

D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.

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Reaction: Tony Vitello Leaves Tennessee for MLB Oct 22, 2025

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On this emergency episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Kendall Rogers is joined by Kyle Peterson and Chris Burke to discuss Tony Vitello's unprecedented move from Tennessee head coach to San Francisco Giants manager.

00:00 Introduction and Big News

01:14 Tony Vitello's Career Highlights

02:21 Immediate Reactions from the Panel

05:03 Challenges and Opportunities for Tony Vitello

10:33 Comparisons and Expectations

26:52 Impact on Tennessee Baseball

30:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

The D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at Academy.com.

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