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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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Transitioning Pitchers to Pro Ball Jul 01, 2025

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney and Alan Jaeger of Jaeger Sports discuss the keys for amateur pitchers hoping to make a smooth and effective transition into professional baseball. They also talk through the differences in the weekly pitching cadences in pro ball and how to collaborate on your individual throwing program upon entering a new organization.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:34 Discussing the MLB Draft Experience

03:52 Favorite MLB Pitchers and Their Techniques

06:59 The Importance of Long Toss in Pitching

08:56 Transitioning from Amateur to Professional Baseball

13:37 Collaboration Between Players and Organizations

20:00 Managing Pitching Workloads and Preventing Injuries

28:08 Understanding Player Variables

28:39 The Importance of Baseline and Collaboration

30:43 Advice for Players and Families

32:08 Courage and Ownership in Professional Baseball

34:44 Advocating for Your Career

36:57 The Role of Communication and Collaboration

39:59 Preparing for Professional Baseball

47:43 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

51:20 Upcoming Draft Coverage

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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2025 Season Scrapbook Jun 26, 2025

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy put together a scrapbook of the 2025 season by discussing the biggest storylines from the season that was, the fun teams that stood out, the players who dazzled with their performances and much more.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgements

00:44 Omaha Recap and Personal Anecdotes

04:41 Time Capsule Theme Introduction

05:54 West Coast Renaissance in College Baseball

09:21 Coaching Feel-Goods and Success Stories

14:53 Super Fun Omaha Moments

22:47 Things to Improve in College Baseball

31:43 Preseason Predictions in Shambles

31:58 Tennessee's Rollercoaster Season

32:58 Texas A&M and Virginia's Shocking Misses

38:42 MLB Draft Picks Making Waves

39:21 Redemption Stories in College Baseball

45:07 Fun Teams of the NCAA Tournament

51:14 Year of the Shortstop and Fun Players

01:01:16 Missouri Valley Conference's Rise

01:06:10 Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements

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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2025 MCWS Wrap-up: LSU wins 8th national title Jun 23, 2025

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt, Kendall Rogers and Joe Healy recap the CWS after LSU captured its eighth national title.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgements

01:15 LSU's Eighth National Title

02:42 Key Players and Coaching Strategies

08:32 LSU's Championship Pedigree

16:28 Coastal Carolina's Historic Season

21:30 Coastal's Pitching Strengths

22:24 Blueprint for Mid-Major Success

25:29 The Angel Campos Ejection Incident

36:31 Wrapping Up the Season

This show is presented by The Wilson Omaha Experience. They are set up with an air-conditioned store, right across the street from the ballpark, and you find EvoShield, Louisville Slugger, DeMarini, and Wilson all under one roof with limited edition gloves, gear, apparel, and more - available only during the Men’s College World Series.

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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2025 College World Series Preview Jun 12, 2025

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Join D1Baseball’s Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, Joe Healy, and Bradley Smart LIVE from Charles Schwab Stadium in Omaha! The crew takes you through each team, gives you players to watch, and makes their picks.

00:00 Welcome to Omaha: 2025 College World Series Preview

01:54 Arizona Preview

04:34 Coastal Carolina Preview

07:33 Louisville Preview

10:11 Oregon State Preview

13:47 Bracket Two Overview: Exciting Matchups Ahead

18:04 UCLA Bruins Preview

22:51 Murray State Preview

29:42 LSU Preview

34:58 Arkansas Preview

38:24 Comparing LSU and Arkansas

42:17 Predictions and Picks

50:17 Final Thoughts and Reflections

The 2025 D1Baseball MCWS Preview Show is presented by The Omaha Experience. If you’re at the College World Series this week, make sure to check out The Omaha Experience. They are set up with an air-conditioned store, right across the street from the ballpark, and you find EvoShield, Louisville Slugger, DeMarini, and Wilson all under one roof with limited edition gloves, gear, apparel, and more – available only during the Men’s College World Series.

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Regionals Review, Supers Preview Jun 05, 2025

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy take a spin around the eight super regional matchups by recapping how each team advanced through regionals and taking a peek at the matchups ahead.

00:00 Welcome to The D1 Baseball Podcast

00:10 Introducing the Hosts and Sponsors

02:11 Previewing the Louisville vs. Miami Super Regional

02:21 Vanderbilt's Performance in the Regionals

03:39 Louisville's Pitching Strengths

04:46 Miami's Unexpected Run

10:18 Four Seeds Making an Impact

14:50 Oregon State's Impressive Comeback

26:11 North Carolina vs. Arizona Super Regional

31:37 Coastal Carolina vs. Auburn Super Regional

42:14 Central Connecticut State's Impressive Weekend

43:02 UTSA's Dominant Performance in Austin

49:35 UCLA's Key Players and Strategy

51:18 Murray State's Unexpected Success

59:19 Duke's Road to the Super Regionals

01:06:47 LSU's Near Miss and Super Regional Outlook

01:10:18 West Virginia's Resilience and Strategy

01:16:29 Tennessee's Regional Battle and Strengths

01:20:12 Arkansas' Depth and Super Regional Matchup

01:23:20 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Coverage

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.

D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated!

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2025 NCAA Regionals Preview May 28, 2025

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy preview all 16 regionals set to take place this weekend, giving two minutes (plus stoppage time) to each regional.

00:00 Welcome to The D1Baseball Podcast

02:51 Nashville Regional Breakdown

06:34 Hattiesburg Regional Analysis

10:11 Tallahassee Regional Insights

13:03 Corvallis Regional Overview

17:04 Chapel Hill Regional Discussion

21:23 Eugene Regional Examination

24:02 Conway Regional Breakdown

26:26 Auburn Regional Preview

31:01 Austin Regional Analysis

34:19 Los Angeles Regional Overview

36:31 Oxford Regional Breakdown

39:25 Athens Regional Power Hitters

43:21 Baton Rouge Regional Analysis

47:12 Clemson Regional Insights

49:47 Knoxville Regional Subplots

54:01 Fayetteville Regional Wrap-Up

58:34 Closing Remarks and Encouragement

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.

D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated!

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2025 Selection Show Reaction May 26, 2025

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Aaron Fitt, Kendall Rogers and Mark Etheridge react to the unveiling of the 2025 NCAA tournament field.

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2025 Selection Show Eve NerdCast - Projecting The Field of 64 May 26, 2025

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With the 16 regional hosts announced, Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident Bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 looks on the eve of Selection Monday!

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.

D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated!

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Sidearm Delivery: Holy Cross's Ed Kahovec, D1Baseball's Patrick Ebert May 20, 2025

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Conference tournament week truly belongs to the mid-major conferences. For 85-90 percent of mid-majors, they are playing to continue their seasons and for the seniors to avoid the end of their careers. So we’ll have D1Baseball’s Patrick Ebert join the show to talk about the various mid-major conference tournaments, throwing out categories and bouncing around the nation to discuss the tournaments that are must-watches and who to keep an eye on this week.

Later in the episode, Ed Kahovec joins the show fresh off leading Holy Cross to the Patriot League title for only the second time since 1978. He talks about a wild and wacky final game. Kahovec also discusses how the Crusaders' senior class was recruited in a unique way and why that group has meant so much to him and the program.

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The D1Baseball NerdCast: Pre-Conference Tournament Field May 18, 2025

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Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident Bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 looks heading into Conference Tournament Week!

00:00 Introduction

00:27 Top 16 Host Sites Discussion

00:59 Conference Tournament Impact

01:30 Top Teams Analysis: Texas, Arkansas, and More

02:20 Debating North Carolina, Vanderbilt, and LSU

06:06 Oregon vs. Oregon State: The Rivalry

08:26 SEC Teams in the Mix

10:29 Finalizing the Top 16 Hosts

30:39 Bubble Teams and Conference Breakdown

39:25 Arizona State's Non-Conference Struggles

40:11 Big East Co-Champions: Creighton and UConn

40:54 Xavier vs. Creighton: A Fascinating Case

43:01 USC Upstate Wins Big South

43:47 Big Ten Tournament Outlook

48:21 Cal Poly's Hosting Chances Crushed

48:38 CAA Dominance: Northeastern's Winning Streak

49:39 Conference USA Bubble Teams

56:33 Patriot League

57:10 SEC Teams on the Bubble

01:00:40 Southland Conference Stolen Bid?

01:14:46 Final Thoughts and Tournament Coverage

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.

D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated!

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