Around the Diamond: Recent Episodes
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Dante De Caria's play-by-play demo with Drew Postey on colour during the second period between the Regina Pats and Calgary Hitmen on Feb. 19, 2024 at the Brandt Centre.
Dante De Caria Play-by-Play Demo of the end of the second period between the Regina Pats and Brandon Wheat Kings on November 12, 2023.
Regina Pats Alumni and Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle joins me to chat about his time with the Pats as well as his first season with the Seattle Kraken!
Edmonton Oil Kings defencemen Luke Prokop is the first openly Gay active player under an NH contract.
Conversation with Blades PxP broadcaster Les Lazaruk prior to broadcasting his 2000th game on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022.
Calgary Hitmen Assistant Coach Matt Stajan talks about his transition to coaching after a successful NHL career.
Regina Pats GM/HC John Paddock speaks prior to Tuesday's action between the Pats and Hitmen!
Drew Englot joins Dante De Caria and Al Dumba post-game following a 7-1 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors on Sunday, January 16th, 2022.
Pats Assistant Coach Brad Herauf speaks prior to Sunday's action against the Moose Jaw Warriors!
Talking with Pats captain Logan Nijhoff about scoring in four straight games, the upcoming stretch and reaching 200 career games.
Conversation with current Regina Pats traveling scout Dale Derkatch. Touched on what brought him back to Regina, playing for the Pats in the early 80s, having his #16 retired and scouting for the Toronto Leafs and Washington Capitals.
Conversation with Regina Pats forward Zack Smith on September 25th, 2021. Smith talks about his mentality coming into this season as well as how he got to the Pats, and most importantly hockey!
Sat down with Regina Pats Captain Logan Nijhoff about growing up in Comox, B.C., why he got into hockey, what he wants to prove this season, and his excitement level heading into Anaheim Ducks training camp.
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Dante De Caria speaks with Josh Matlow ahead of his managerial debut on Friday, July 9th, 2021.
Ottawa Nepean Canadians U16 Pitcher Jordan Cruz joins me to chat about what he's been working on this season, how his father helped him get into baseball, and the difficulties of training during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bottom of the 3rd inning Play-by-Play of the Ottawa Champions and Trois-Rivieres Aigles contest on July 6th, 2019.
Overtime PxP from the Powell River Kings and Cowichan Valley Capitals in Game 5 of the first round on March 6th, 2020. Dante De Caria with the call alongside current King' Jacob Slipec.
Second period action on January 26th, 2020 between the Powell River Kings and Langley Rivermen.
Second period action from the Powell River Kings taking on the Nanaimo Clippers on December 31st, 2019.
Play-by-Play audio from the Powell River Kings second period during a 2-0 win over the Coquitlam Express on Sunday, November 10th ,2019
Third period action from the Powell River Kings 5-3 loss to the Vernon Vipers on Friday, October 25th, 2019.
Powell River Kings '01 D Dylan Finlay joins me to talk about his career, and what led him to this point.
Powell River Kings forward Nic Porchetta talking about what it was like to host players in his home, play away from home at 14, and what it means to play for his hometown team.
Third period Play-by-Play audio of the Powell River Kings and Cowichan Valley Capitals game on September 15th, 2019. Dante De Caria on the call alongside Zach Evans!
Powell River Kings forward Levi Glasman talking about how the trade changed his career, why he always smiles, where he gets his personality and the rest of his hockey career!
Powell River Kings Forward Ethan Schmunk talking about his minor and junior hockey career!
Powell River Kings Head Coach Tyler Kuntz talking about the Kings 2-0 start, what dirt means and their match-up against the Chiefs!
The 2019-20 Powell River Kings Captain talks about being captain, going into his fifth year in the BCHL and what he did this off-season.
Ottawa Champions RHP Kida De La Cruz about overcoming a lot of adversity over his life and career to get to this point!
Ninth inning audio from the Ottawa Champions and Quebec Capitales contest on July 21st, 2019!
Ottawa Champions Starting Pitcher Jared Mortensen talking about his baseball career, and how he threw a Knuckle Ball in 2016!
Speaking with Ottawa Champions catcher Matt Foley about growing up in Rhode Island, getting drafted and playing for three different organizations!
Ottawa Champions RHP Andrew Cooper talking about growing up in Windsor, his father Dave, and his baseball career!
Fourth inning Play-by-Play Demo, from myself and Davide Disipio on June 11th, 2019... Quebec Capitales at Ottawa Champions.
My 2019 Baseball Play-by-Play Demo! Bottom of the eighth inning at RCGT Park in Ottawa, Ontario. The Champions ended up defeating the Trois-Rivieres Aigles 10-2!
My final hockey play-by-play demo of the 2018-19 season. First period action from the Ottawa Jr. Senators and the Princeville Titan on Sunday May 5th, 2019!
The Barrie Baycats hit six home runs on Thursday, June 6th in Kitchener - enroute to a 10-2 win over the Panthers!
Ottawa Champions 3B Jordan Caillouet talking about growing up in Louisiana and his professional career!
Ottawa Champions OF Brian Portelli about growing up close to Canada, playing college baseball and regaining the love for baseball!
Ottawa Champions OF Steve Brown hits his first home run of the season on May 29th, 2019 against the Rockland Boulders!
Canadian Ottawa Champions SS Malik Collymore speaking about his career, growing up in Mississaug, Ontario and playing in the OBJ Academy.
Ottawa Champions LHP Danny Garcia talking about his playing career at the University of Miami, being drafted to the Seattle Mariners and signing with Ottawa.
On the call with Ben Shulman, as the Barrie Baycats defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 8-1 on Thursday May 23rd, 2019!
The Ottawa Champions split their four-game series with the New Jersey Jackals on May 20th, 2019! Here are some of the Highlights from opening weekend!
Half-inning Play-by-Play Demo... Ottawa Champions vs. New Jersey Jackals in the T8 at RCGT Park on Monday May 20th, 2019!
Conversation with Ottawa Champions Zach Vennaro after making his Can-Am League debut on Friday night, and about his career.
Noah Rowe scores at the third period buzzer, and the Ottawa Jr. Senators head to the Fred Page Cup Final!
Ottawa Head Coach Martin Dagenais talking about Ottawa's Game Two loss to the Carleton Place Canadians on Monday April 15th, 2019.
Post-game interviews with Mack Miller, Matt O'Brien, Dylan Sharpley, Michael McLean and Ty Power.
Play-by-Play Demo from the Ottawa Jr. Senators Game 1 win of the Semi-Finals over the Brockville Braves (2-1, 2OT)on March 31st, 2019.
Ottawa Jr. Senators Head Coach Martin Dagenais speaks with Dante De Caria, Mason Detre, Josh Primeau and Matt Wilson following a 5-0 win and a series win over the Kanata Lasers on 3.25.19.
Ottawa Jr. Senators Asst. Coach Chris Kushneriuk following a game two loss to the Kanata Lasers on Wednesday March 20th, 2019.
Ottawa Jr. Senators Head Coach Martin Dagenais after a GM 1 win over the Kanata Lasers on Sunday March 17th, 2019!
Talking with Ottawa West Golden Knights captain Daniel Stratis after his final game and a OWGK series loss to Casselman.
Second half of the first period between the Ottawa West Golden Knights and Casselman Vikings on Saturday March 9th, 2019 inside the Barbara Ann Scott Arena. Game 4 of the Martin Division Semi-Finals!
Highlights of Ottawa's 3-2 overtime win over the Carleton Place Canadians on Wednesday February 6th, 2019.
My Hockey PxP Demo for January 2019! Second period action between the Ottawa Jr. Senators and Navan Grads of the CCHL.
Talking with Westport Rideaus Head Coach Jeff Snow prior to their game against the Ottawa West Golden Knights on Thursday January 24th, 2019.
Highlights from the Ottawa West Golden Knights come from behind 4-3 win over the Westport Rideaus on Thursday January 4th, 2019.
Hockey Play-by-Play Demo from Ottawa's 1-0 loss to the Rockland Nationals on December 22nd, 2018.
Talking with Rockland Nationals goaltedner Joe Giacobbo before there game against the Ottawa Jr. Senators.
Ottawa West Golden Knights forward Michael Gallivan talking with us after scoring his first career hat-trick!
Ottawa West Golden Knights Head Coach Steve Sundin after a 5-3 win over the Richmond Royals on 12.21.18
4th inning of PxP with Jesse Goldberg-Strassler from the Lansing Lugnuts game-two matchup against the Bowling Green Hot Rods on September 6th, 2018.
Hockey Demo for November. 3rd period & overtime action from the Ottawa West Golden Knights at Perth Blue Wings on November 30th, 2018. Dante De Caria alongside Kirk Laymen.
Dante and Mason speaking with Ottawa Canadians Asst. Coach Stuart Battrick prior to yesterday's 8-1 win over the Golden Knights.
Talking to OJS forward Chris Piche before their game against the Hawkesbury Hawks on November 10th, 2018.
Michael Gallivan's overtime winner is gives Ottawa West a 2-1 win over Embrun on Friday November 9th, 2018.
Speaking with Darcy Walsh about his commitment to NCAA D-1 Robert Morris University and both his minor and junior hockey career!
Post-game comments from Ottawa West Golden Knights forward Justin Jamer after a five-point game and Head Coach Steve Sundin. OWGK defeat the Kings 8-3 in the first of two meetings.
Play-by-play demo from the first ten minutes of the second period is Ottawa's 5-3 loss against the Brockville Braves on October 26th 2018 at the Brockville Memorial Centre.
Highlights from Ottawa's 5-3 loss against the Brockville Braves on Friday October 26th 2018.
Talking with '01 born FWD / D Stef Mellios prior to their win over the Canadians on Thursday October 25th. Stef is from a Greek background and used to cut hair before focusing on hockey.
Highlights from the Ottawa West Golden Knights big win over the Ottawa Jr. Canadians on Thursday October 25th 2018. OWGK breaks OJC's undefeated streak.
Ottawa Jr. Senators Head Coach Martin Dagenais after a 4-3 win over the Smiths Falls Bears on Saturday October 20th 2018.
On the call alongside Mason Detre! Golden Knights beat the Embrun Panthers on Thursday October 11th 2018 inside the Barbara Ann Scott Arena!
Mason Detre and I talking with Daniel Goulet and Steve Sundin after a 3-1 win over the Embrun Panthers on Thursday October 11th, 2018.
Highlights from the Ottawa West Golden Knights tough 5-3 loss on Thursday October 4th 2018
Ottawa Jr. Senators Head Coach Martin Dagenais prior to today's game against the Cornwall Colts... talking new baby, recent baseball tournament and teams play.
I talk with Ottawa West Golden Knights forward Lucas Brown about his off-season, what he likes to do outside of hockey, where he worked growing up and his two seasons with the Arnprior Packers!
Andres Sotillo ties the game at one with a solo-homer to right field! Lugnuts fall in game 1 of this best 2 out of 3 playoffs series against the Tampa Bay Rays Bowling Green Hot Rods.
Speaking with Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Prospect Adam Kloffenstein before today's Crosstown Showdown against MSU! Adam was a 3rd round pick by the Jays out of Magnolia high school in Texas.
In Dayton, Ohio with Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, calling the Lugnuts and Dragons one final time from Fifth Third Field!
Brandon Grudzielanek becomes the first Lugnut since 2-15 when Dodgers big-leaguer Tim Locastro to hit an Inside the Park homer for the Lugnuts!
Talking with Toronto Blue Jays Special Assistant and Expos Legend Tim Raines on helping the Lugnuts with base running and what it means to be Hall of Famer!
Lansing Lugnuts Hitting Coach Matt Young talks about the Samad Taylor, Chavez Young, Reggie Pruitt, Ryan Noda, Chad Spanberger and Brandon Grudzielanek!
Innings 4 to 6 of play-by-play from the Lansing Lugnuts tough 8-2 loss against the Dayton Dragons in game two of our four game series! On the call with Jesse Goldberg-Strassler!
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired 1B/OF Chad Spanberger along with OF Forrest Wall from the Colorado Rockies for RHP Seunghwan Oh! I talk to him about his career! His story!
Jeff Ware was a Blue Jays first round pick in 1991 and made his MLB debut with the Jays in 1995! After playing two seasons with Toronto, Ware signed with Milwaukee before being released in 1997 and going to Indy ball for a few seasons.
Jeff Ware is now the Pitching Coordinator for the Blue Jays after spending seven years with the Yankees organization (2007-2012) and one year (2014) as the Vancouver Canadians Pitching Coach before being the Lugnuts pitching coach (2015-16)for two seasons!
We talk about some of the Top Pitching Prospects in the Jays organization and about his career!
Interview with Ken Huckaby about the Blue Jays organization, their catching prospects and about his MLB career!
"Huck" was also one of my favorite players growing up because he was a grinder and he was easy to send down to AAA in MVP Baseball 2005 on the Game Cube! I was also only 8 years old!
Orlando Pascual was signed by the Blue Jays in 2015 at 19 years old and now has one of the best change-ups in the organization! Last year, the 22-year-old RHP was unbeatable in Vancouver! Now he is trying to gain more confidence and throw strikes!
Lansing Lugnuts Position Coach Dave Pano about some of the guys that have really impressed him this season!
Play-by-Play demo from the Lugnuts 3-1 win over the South Bend Cubs! Innings four to six with Jesse Goldberg-Strassler!
I talk with Samad Taylor on his 20th birth day! We follow up on our previous talk back in April. Touching on hitting, base running and defense!
Chavez Young always writes #15 in the batters box before he comes to bat for his best friend who passed away in a car accident back in 2015. He dedicates his career and everyday to him!
Talking with Maximo Castillo about his career! He is just 19 years old and is having great success with the Lugnuts! Recently setting a season team high 16 consecutive innings without allowing a run!
Ryan Noda saves the game with a diving catch with the bases loaded in the top of the seventh!
Lansing Lugnuts pitcher Claudio Custodio! He joins the Lugnuts after spending time with the Barrie Bay Cats in 2017!
Samad Taylor hits a solo homer in the T5 off Hunter Greene while Cullen Large hooks one fair of the pole against Austin Orewiler!
Innings 4 - 6 from the Lansing Lugnuts 12-1 victory over the Dayton Dragons on June 1st 2018 with Jesse Goldberg-Strassler!
Lansing Lugnuts infielder Cullen Large about his career! Talking with me before the Lugnuts game against Dayton on June 1st 2018! Cullen talks about playing in Vancouver and how he began switch-hitting!
4th Inning Demo from the Lugnuts 4-3 loss to the Fort Wayne Tin Caps on Sunday May 27th 201.
2018 Lansing Lugnuts outfielder Chavez Young talking with me about his career and early life. He was born and raised in the Bahamas before moving to the USA for highschool baseball. He also played for Great Britain at the WBC Qualifiers in 2016!
Samad Taylor goes deep to left-field for his 3rd homer of the season on May 20th against Bowling Green!
Lugnuts manager Cesar Martin talking about the teams recent play and how it feels to have managed 700 career games in the Blue Jays organization!
Talking with Lansing Lugnuts OF Brandon Polizzi prior to today's game (5/17/18) against the Dayton Dragons!
Yeltsin Gudino talks with me after recording his first career walk-off hit and why he is happy to be with the Lugnuts!
The Bay Cats Home Opener! Game one of the IBL season sees Dante De Caria on the broadcast with new Bay Cats Broadcaster Ben Shulman!
Ottawa Jr. Senators forward scores in a shootout to send OJS to the Fred Page Cup Final!
Interview with Dayton Dragons Morgan Lofstrom who is the first Canadian Catcher to be drafted from Kelowna BC! Morgan spent time with the Junior National Team in 2013 and played in the Canada Cup before being drafted in the 20th round!
Sitting down with Dayton Dragons outfielder Miles Gordon. Miles is from Oakville Ontario and was drafted by the Reds in the 4th round!
On April 22nd 2018, Christian Williams gives the Lugnuts a 3-2 lead over the South Bend Cubs with his two-run homer to left field in the fourth!
Talking with Kyle Weatherly of the Lansing Lugnuts. He has now played in three seasons in the Toronto Blue Jays organization and is in his second stint with the Lugnuts.
Chatting with Lake County Captains OF Todd Isaacs and Chavez Young of the Lansing Lugnuts. Both finding a home in minor league baseball after growing up in the Bahamas!
Talking with Samad Taylor about his career! Taylor is the Lansing Lugnuts second basemen and the Blue Jays #13 prospect in the organization!
Full game audio from my play-by-play broadcast of the Ottawa Jr. Senators and the Nepean Raiders along side my partner Mason Detre. Audio includes a pre-game show and intermission guests on the broadcast like an interview with Head Coach Martin Dagenais after the first period.
Episode 12 of Inside the CCHL Summary. This week, Liam Souliere of the Nepean Raiders and Kanata Lasers forward Bennett Stockdale will join us on the show!
Segment 1: - Our power-rankings - Roik committed - Jankowski tearing it up
Segment 2: Interview with Liam Souliere
Segment 3: Interview with Bennett Stockdale
Ottawa West Golden Knights Head Coach Steve Sundin and Goaltender Chris Cuglietta chat with Dante and Mason after a 4-3 shoot-out victory over Athens.
My final broadcast of the season. Game four of the IBL Final's between the Barrie Bay Cats and Kitchener Panthers, August 29th 2017.
Demo is innings 2-5 over 45 minutes. Bay Cats end up winning the Championship.
Play-by-Play Demo from my most recent Ottawa West Golden Knights Broadcast! Final score, 6-3 Richmond Royals! Listen to the full second period here!
Highlights from Satuday, October 21st 2017. The CCHL All-Grads vs. the Div 3 Oswego Lakers.
Interview with the new member of the Golden Knights bench. Assistant coach, Kevin Groulx joins me to talk about why he got into coaching.
Ryan Rijo hits 2 home runs and the Bay Cats take a 3-0 series lead of the Panthers with a 15-0 win!
Mix of my 2017 Hockey Play-By-Play calls. Teams in the highlights are the Ottawa West Golden Knights, Ottawa Jr Sens and the trip to Oswego! Also... hope you like music tracks!
Highlights from your Barrie Bay Cats 14-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on June 15th.
Audio Highlights from Thursday, June 1st broadcast on our new online radio stream. You can listen to all the teams games on mixlr.com/baycatsradio
Kitchener Panthers star outfielder joins me pre-game, before their game against the Barrie Bay Cats on June 1st, 2017.
Documentary on Sam Bat - A local company found in 1997 right here in the city of Ottawa, Ontario. Happy 20th anniversary guys!
Post game comments with Barrie Bay Cats manager Angus Roy after a big 8-7 win over the Brantford Red Sox on Saturday, May 20th in Barrie.
Highlights from game 4 and my final broadcast on CKDJ 107.9. CP wins 3-2 the final score in double OT...
The final ATD Episode of season number one is in the books. Episode 55 features a full show with Milwaukee Brewers, Tim Dillard!
Dillard, is a very colorful full guy that joined us to talk about his time in the major league, his stories and life outside of baseball!
Junior Senators take a 2-0 series lead in the 2017 Bogart cup semi finals on my final hockey broadcast on CKDJ 107.9!
On Episode 54 of Around the Diamond, Mike Nellis joins us in studio. Tao of Stieb and Sebastien Boucher join us over the phone.
In our first segment, Mike and I recap the WBC. Shortly after, Sportsnet's Tao of Stieb join us to talk more about the World Baseball Classic and the Blue Jays roster coming into the 2017 season.
Later on. 2006 World Baseball Classic alumni - Seb Boucher joins us to talk about how the WBC has changed and the 2017 Ottawa Champions season.
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This week is Episode 53 - Quebec Capitals Jasvir Rakkar and Ottawa Champions Brandon Fischer join me on the show!
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Jasvir Rakkar: Spent 4 seasons in the Chicago Cubs organization, splitting time from the bull pen and the rotation. Jasvir also played for team Canada at the Pan Am games in 2015 when they won gold. Last season, Rakkar played for the Quebec Capitals in his first full season as a starting pitcher.
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Brandon Fischer: The newest infielder for the Ottawa Champions. Is expected to be the teams utility man coming into the 2017 CanAm league season, adding power, speed and baseball IQ.
Ottawa West Golden Knights win, 3-1 the final score to force game 6 in Clarence on Wednesday! Pictured - Brendan Brick Wall Deavy
This week is Episode 52 of Around the Diamond! As we welcome Matt Padgett and Miguel Gomez to the show!
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The NEW Ottawa Champions pitching coach - Miguel Gomez.
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Matt Padgett who is the Jackals manager and played AAA in the Marlins system.
This week features the one year anniversary of Around the Diamond on CKDJ 107.9 and here on the podcast. I want to thank everyone that has helped or joined me on the show.
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Ottawa Champions manager Hal Lanier!
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Former Rockland Boulder and current Minnesota Twins pitcher David Fischer !
Interviews with Jaren Burke and staff. Plus Highlights from your Jr Sens win with pxp broadcaster Howie Mooney. Doing his first game in a long time!
On EPISODE 50! We talk with pitcher James Mulry, catcher Tyler Nordgren and Colombian baseball legend, Steve Brown!
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Mulry joins us first to talk about playing div 1 baseball and being signed last week (Feb 23rd) by the Ottawa Champions.
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Later on, Tyler Nordgren joins us, telling us about playing in the Pacific Association. Also, what it feels like to join the Champions.
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Finally, Steve Brown joins us all the way from Colombia to talk WBC, baseball in his country and how he got signed by Ottawa.
Congratulations to the 2017 CCHL 2 rookie of the year. Here is my documentary on his career.
Interviews with Steve Sundin, Adam Cooke and Matthew O'Brian. Plus, highlights for the Golden Knights last game of the season!
Play by Play demo from the Golden Knights victory over the Winchester Hawks on Friday, February 17th 2017.
EPISODE 49 is now available as a podcast! Either on iTunes or Sound-cloud. This weeks guests are Colorado Rockies catcher Maxx Tissenbaum and Washington Nationals Jordan Mills.
To start off the show, Mike Nellis rejoins us to talk about a couple of rules that might be placed into the MLB. Rules that are in the CanAm League.
Later on we welcome, Colorado Rockies catcher Maxx Tissenbaum to the show. He talks about being signed by the Rockies and what hes been up too this off-season. Guess what... Maxx is a big hockey fan, being from Toronto. Tissenbaum was also a member of the Capitals last season,
After our chat with Maxx, Jordan Mills joins us from Spring training. Jordan played last season with Quebec and was just signed by the Nationals, earlier this off-season.
To finish off the show, Mike Nellis goes on a rant... You'll want to hear about that!
A 6-2 victory for the Ottawa West Golden Knights gives them the division crown. Here are your highlights plus, interviews with Jack Kilrea, Chris Cuglietta and Steve Sundin!
On Episode 48 of Around the Diamond welcome two special guests in Jared Lemieux and Arizona Diamond Backs prospect Jazz Chisholm.
To start off, I talk about how the people dont value the RBI and why it took Chris Carter so long to sign with an MLB club.
I then welcome Ottawa Champions first base coach and former Ottawa Rapids outfielder Jared Lemieux. We talk about his career and why he got into coaching.
After that, I am joined with Diamond Backs prospect Jasrado Chisholm. He talks about onoy being 19 and playing professional baseball and playing at the WBC from the Bahamas.
Ottawa West Golden Knights February 9th win over the Char-Lan Rebels! Pre-game audio with Steve Sundin and post-game audio with Luke Mulvihill!
On Episode 47 of Around the Diamond we jump into many different topics.
To start off the show, Michael Nellis joins me in studio to co-host the show along side guests Tao of Stieb and Bret Leuthner.
To start off the show, Sportsnet's Tao of Stieb joins us to talk about the Blue Jays off-season needs going into spring training, his latest article and the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
Following our talk with Tao, we bring on Bret Leuther who is our Can-Am League insider. We break the biggest news of the week in the Can-Am. Reason being... For a second straight year the Cuban national team will be coming to Ottawa to play the Champions this summer along with the Korean independent league.
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Highlights from your Ottawa West Golden Knights 4-2 victory over the Ottawa Canadians. Also, a post game interview with Peyton Francis!
Talking with Nepean Raiders American D-man Casey Winn about his first season in Ottawa!
This week on Around the Diamond we welcome the Peterson brothers!
Both Pat and Eric Peterson are twins and join us on Episode 46 of Around the Diamond!
Also, we welcome our new co-host Josh Primeau, who is currently a 1st year broadcasting student at Algonquin College. Trust me, he knows his baseball!
Your Ottawa West Golden Knights audio highlights from a big 6-5 victory over the Winchester Hawks! Also, Pre game audio with head coach Steve Sundin and Nicholas "The Kid" Domitrovic after his big game winning goal late in the third period!
On Episode 45 of Around the Diamond, we bring on two special guests in CKDJ co-op Davide Disipio and Mets scout Claude Pelletier.
To start off the show, Davide, on his last day at the station joins me in studio to talk about the Blue Jays, Bautista and the Hall of Fame. Davide, also tells us about playing in the 2013 Little League World Series.
After that, we finish off the show by bringing on Claude Pelletier who is the head scout of Canada for the New York Mets! He joins us to talk about the WBC and Canada's roster!
Pre-game interview with Kevin Groulx and highlights from the Raiders win over the Bears on January 20th, 2017!
BILLY HORN COMING IN HOT!
This week on Around the Diamond I invite the new pitching coach of the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League!
This week the Ottawa Champions announced that Horn would not be coming back as the teams pitching coach and accepted a promotion in a higher league.
I want to wish Billy all the best this season in Long Island!
Audio highlights from your Ottawa West Golden Knights 6-4 win over the Metcalfe Jets on Friday, January 13th!
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Former St. Louis Cardinals World Series Champion Adron Chambers joins me in studio to invite two special guests as Cincinnati Reds prospect Manny Cruz and Tao of Stieb join us!
Cruz, is an SNHU (Southern New Hampshire University) alumni and was drafted by the Reds in 2016, playing his first season with the Reds system in rooke ball last year.
Followed by our talk with Cruz, Sportsnet's Tao of Stieb joins us to talk about the Toronto Blue Jays off-season!
On the 42nd episode of Around the Diamond, two former teammates join us as Ottawa Champions infielder Mike Mastroberti and Rockland Boulders outfielder Mike Montville.
The very special Christmas Eve edition of Around the Diamond is joins with two very special guests for episode 41.
This week St. Louis Cardinals World Series Champion re-joins us as our co-host.
Then right off the bat... To start off show Milwaukee Brewers Art Charles joins us after he was picked up in the rule 5 draft by the Brewers from the Reds. Before that Art played the 2016 season in the CanAm League with the New Jersey Jackals, finishing off the year with a .353 batting average and 29 homeruns.
Later on, we chat with Ottawa Champions closer Tyler Wilson who is turning 27 today so more importantly lets wish Tyler a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
And to all of you... Thanks for listening to Around the Diamond, Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Nepean Raiders Kevin Groulx wishing you a Merry Christmas and talking about the Nepean Raiders half-way through the season!
Full game audio from the Kemptville Panthers 4-3 win over the South Stormont Selects on December 19th! Diamond Dante and Michael Nellis on the call!
Episode 40 of Around the Diamond brings back a familiar face as Ottawa Champions broadcaster Michael Nellis joins me as my co-host on the very special 40th edition of Around the Diamond! Our guests include Ottawa Champions manager Hal Lanier and 40 year old Rookie Bryan Hoover!
This week its the Edwin Jackson show! As big league pitcher Edwin Jackson spends a full hour with Adron Chambers and I on Around the Diamond. EPISODE 39 with a bang!
Jackson's career: - 2009 all-star - 2010 no-hitter - 2011 World Series Champion
On the 38th edition of Around the Diamond, aired on December 3rd on CKDJ 107.9 we welcome our guest Stubby Clapp!
Stubby has now been named the AAA manager for the St. Louis Cardinals but played in the big leagues with the Cardinals in 2001. Although he played at the highest level, Stubby also played for team Canada at the World Baseball Classic and coached team Canada once he retired. Now the Windsor Ontario native is living in Tennessee and was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992.
On Episode 37 recorded on November 26th, we welcome our new co-host to the show in Adron Chambers. Adron has a lot of experience in baseball after winning and playing in the World Series with the Cardinals from 2011-2013, bringing a veteran attitude to the show as well as sharing his experiences. This week we talk about some trade/free-agent rumors, who is in the Hall of Fame and who is out, then finally finishing off by talking about the World Baseball Classic.
The 36th edition of Around the Diamond welcomes guests, Quebec Capitals Lachlan Fontaine and Sportsnet's Tao of Stieb! We're talking about Fontaines career and Blue Jays/MLB moves.
Ottawa Junior Senators head coach, Martin Daginais talking about the Senators season before their game vs the Cumberland Grads on Saturday, November 19th!
The Nepean Raiders weekend with interviews of Paul Larabie, Kevin Groulx and Reid Murphy
Highlights from your Ottawa West Goldenknights big win over the Char Lan Rebels plus our post-game interview with Ryan DiMillo and team captain Matt Connolly!
The 35th edition of Around the Diamond that aired November 12th on CKDJ 107.9 invites 2 very special guests.
The show starts off with a very long 30 minute interview with former big league outfielder Reggie Abercrombie. Reggie spent time with the Marlins and Astros in the MLB and now plays center field for the Winnipeg Gold Eyes of the American Association.
To finish off the show, Sussex County Miners Josh Wood joins me to talk about his life outside of baseball. That includes cutting hair.
Play-by-play demo from the Ottawa Champions last home play off game on September 14th 2016.
This week on Around the Diamond Quebec Capitals manager Pat Scalabrini and SS Junior Arrojo join me on the 34th edition of ATD!
This week on the Algonquin Show I do an Algonquin Person Profile on Early Childhood Education student Robyn Preseault!
This week in the CCHL I talk with Nepean Raiders forward and former Ottawa 67 Connor Warnholtz.
Changing things up from dating to episodes. The 33rd Episode of Around the Diamond welcomes two special guests as we recap the Jays season with Sportsnets Tao of Stieb and then Winnipeg Gold Eyes pitcher Edwin Carl joins me to talk about his career.
Highlights for a Saturday's exhibition game between the Oswego Lakers and the CCHL all graduate team!
This week's Around the Diamond welcomes two very special guests in N York Met's head scout Claude Pelletier and Quebec Capitals SS Jonathan Malo! Also joining me as my co-host was Cory Mes, asking some great questions!
On the Press Box Ryan, Zach Mason and myself spoke about the Ottawa Senators horrible attendance and the Lebreton Flats situation!
This week in the CCHL I had the chance to interview MATTHEW BARNABY JR. before Nepeans game in Shawville!
This week on Around the Diamond I jam pack you with a great episode talking all kinds of baseball. From the N.L side of the playoffs Eric Stephan from True Blue LA joins me to talk Dodgers and the NLCS! Following that, Arizona Fall League coordinator Billy Horn joins me. Then to finish things off Drew from his famous Birds All Day Blue Jays podcast breaks down the ALCS but to really finish the show off Mike Nellis and Bret Leuthner come on to give there opinions on the playoffs!
Have a listen to the best of the Friday, October 14th Diamond Dante Morningshow! Talked sports with Derrick Simpson, bits and nature!
The October 8th edition of Around the Diamond has 2011 World Series Champions Adron Chambers join Diamond Dante as his co-host! Talking baseball the only baseball show in Ottawa take a whole new level. Interviewing Albert Cartwirght and Sportsnet's Tao of Stieb!
I had a chance to catch up with fomer OHl Ottawa 67's forward and current Nepean Raiders forward Kevin Groulx before last night's big overtime win against Smith Falls!
This week on Around the Diamond. I bring out a couple new voices in the studio to talk about the wild card series and there playoff predictions. Our guest this week is Drew from the Bird's All Day podcast!
Great game for the Nepean Raiders after falling 4-0 and coming back to score 5 unanswered goals and win!
My Band Profile for the Algonquin Show is the The Ramblin' Valley Band as I sit down with Matthew Kingsley and Zach Ledgerwood to talk about the history of the band!
This weeks edition of Around the Diamond is hosted solo by Diamond Dante but invites 5 guests to the show! Starting off the show Ottawa Champions Jason Coker joins me to talk about his season with the champs. Following that Sportsnets Tao of Stieb joins me to talk Jays and possibly some A.L East playoff predictions. For two segments, fomer Yankee Antoan Richardson comes on ATD to talk about his major league career followed by an in studio guest.... Ottawa Champions MVP Kenny Bryant!
The Nepean Raiders score two late goals to extend their lead! Credits to Bobby Kinsey and Kari Belec!
Tyler Wilson closes out the Ottawa Champions first playoff win in franchise history! Wilson a 5 out save with a couple strike outs
My blooper of the year as I thought Kenny was going to send this one out of the ball park!
Seb's big homerun that goes into the Canadian Tire parking lot gives Ottawa a 3-1 lead!
It's the Adron Chambers show! Former St. Louis Cardinal world series champion and MLB OF Adron Chambers joins us this week to talk about his career/joining the Ottawa Champions!
Promo for this Saturdays edition of Around the Diamond with world series champion Adron Chambers!
This weeks edition of Around the Diamond brings on former CKDJ alumni - TSN's Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Scott MacArthur! After two big segments with Scott, Ottawa Champions Billy Horn joins me to talk about the teams pitching going forward!
Full Moon night in Ottawa as the Champions take game one of the three game series by a final score of 10-3! Big night for Kenny Bryant, Seb Boucher and Luis Munoz! Here's some of the biggest highlights including Boucher's 751st hit all time!
The August 12th edition of Around the Diamond features one of the shows best guests yet! Starting off the show I recap some of the biggest stories of the week and then are joined with Sussex County Miners Broadcaster Bret Leuthner to talk about Tim Tebow taking a look at professional baseball and A-Rod retiring! Following that, Buffalo Bisons manager Gary Allenson joins me as he touches on Wilmer Font and other players he's had a chance to manage through his career including Champions Sebastian Boucher and Aron Chambers! In our forth segment Jonathan Salceto joins me to talk about joining the Ottawa Champions and then we finish off with Maxx Tissenbaum!
The August 6th edition of Around the Diamond welcomes a handful of special guests as we start off the show by inviting Sportsnets Arden Zwelling to talk about the Blue Jays deadline moves and the Sanchez. Following that we bring on Aigles manager T.J Stanton and Quebec Capitals pitching coach Karl Gelinas!
The July 30th edition of Around the Diamond welcomes many special guests as myself and the Champions decided to have some fun this week! Starting off the show, Ottawa Champions Kenny Bryant interviews me for a change! In our second segment Sussex County Miners braodcaster Bret Leuthner joins us to talk all star game. The third segment invites Sportsnets Tao of Stieb followed by a special interview as Champions Closer interviews all star Daniel Cordero for a change. To finish things off, T.J Wharton from the Ottawa Champions comes on to talk about the Pacos League and joining the Champions!
Looks like I'll be losing my job soon because these guys did an awesome job on the mic as Ottawa Champions closer Tyler Wilson interviews All-Star Daniel Cordero qbout his life in Ottawa and his amazing season!
This weeks edition of Around the Diamond welcomes in three specials guests from the Quebec Capitals, Sussex County Miners and Rockland Boulders! Guests in include Capitals catcher Maxx Tissenbaum, Miners star centre fielder Jay Austin and Rockland Boulders infielder Pat Mckenna!
At the beginning of the summer I was contracted by Baseball Canada to do production for all of there English ads including the final one! Old Dutch sponsor of Baseball Canada!
The July 16th edition of Around the Diamond features all Ottawa Champions as pitchers Josh Blanco, Jerett Martin and Yean Carlos Gil join Mike and I to talk about there career and season!
Ottawa Champions manager Hal Lanier and Yean Carlos Gil post game comments after a big 2-0 win over the Aigles!
The July 9th edition of Around the Diamond not only focuses on Wilmer Font being signed but also adds a different flavor when Netherlands native?Quebec Capitals Kalian Sams joins us! Followed by Sportsnets Tao of Steib and Ottawa Champions Hal Lanier!
Hal's comments on a big win and performance by Donal Duarte! Says he reminds him of Tommy Herr!
The July 2nd edition of Around the Diamond features two player features with Ottawa Champions Steve Sulcoski and Derrick Pyles, along with a interview with the Champions co-owner/team president David Gourlay. Before and after the features Mike, Cory and I have a heated discussion about the Blue Jays and Champions!
The June 25th edition of Around the Diamond features 3 special guests as Quebec Capitals closer Jon Fitzsimmons joins us to talk about his outstanding season, along with Can-Am League and Ottawa Champions owner Miles Wolf! Our next segment then features Ottawa Champions Nick Cunningham and our thoughts on the Derrick Pyles trade!
The June 18th edition of Around the Diamond features an exclusive interview with Jimmy Van Ostrand as he comes on to talk about his career and playing for Canada! Following that Ben Nicholson-Smith joins me to talk Jays draft and more! Finally too finish off the show Ottawa Champions newly acquired infielder Michael Mastroberti introduces himself to Ottawa and the fans!
The June 11th edition of Around the Diamond features a very special guest as Quebec Capitals 1st basemen Jordan Lennerton joins me, Mike and Cory to talk about his career. Jordan spent time in AAA and also played for Canada at the Pan-Am games! More into the show we all talk Blue Jays, Can-Am league and our All Star Ballot!
The Saturday June 4th edition of Around the Diamond many special guests but a big one. To start off the episode Cory and I talk mid-season predictions in the MLB. Then Sportsnet's Mike Wilner joins me to talk Blue Jays. Following that newly acquired relief pitcher Miles Moeller joins me to talk about joining the team. In our final two segments Cory and I recap the Champions week in baseball along with Hal Laniers comments after a 9-2 loss against the Boulders!
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The May 28th edition of Around the Diamond features a recap on the Champions week, the Cuban Press Conference, Blue Jays talk with Sportsnets Tao of Stieb and a very special interview with Ottawa Champions president David Gourlay!
This weeks edition of Around the Diamond features live cut ins of myself and Mike Nellis at RCGT park. Recapping the week in baseball for the Ottawa Champions and an exclusive interview with Champions utility man Ryan Brockett!
The Ottawa Champions special spring training edition of Around the Diamond brings on many different guests as Billy Horn, Hal Lanier, Johnny Cole, R.J Garza, and Wilmer Font. Our biggest story was that Jason Coker joined us to talk about getting the invite to spring training out of open try outs!
The May 7th edition of ATD features three big names as Ottawa Champions 1st basemen Kenny Bryant and Bill Horn join us to talk about the upcoming year plus there acquisitions. Then in our 4th Segment Sportsnet's Shi Davidi come on to talk about the Blue Jays struggles and his ability to vote players into the Hall of Fame!
The Saturday April 30th edition of Around the Diamond features some of our biggest stories as Diamond Dante take you through some of the biggest Champions moves as well as a surprise guest to talk Blue Jays and PED's. Thats all here on Around the Diamond. Have a listen!
The April 23rd edition of Around the Diamond features many different guests along with a special appearance from Mr. Cory Mess in studio. To start off the hour Cory and I talk about the Jays struggles and more stories from around the MLB. Then Randy Hamrick joins us to talk about his career and joining the Champions after taking 2 years off. Follwoing that we get two big guests from the Ottawa Champions as 6'8 reliever out of the Phillies system joins us as well as vetern catcher Brain Erie. In our final segment Cory projects the champs line up and starting roster along with going through the biggest moves!
The April 16th edition of Around the Diamond featured many great guests! Starting off the hour, Mike Nellis went on the 7 DL as Cory was called up to take his place and co-host the show with a great first segment about the biggest MLB stories. In our second segment Champs SP Andrew Cooper joined us to talk about playing baseball in a Canadian city being from Canada. Following that Champions manager Hal Lanier came on to talk about his recent moves and then the man of the hour Trevor Gretzky joined us to talk baseball and more!
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The April 9th edition of Around the Diamond featured many awesome guests including Tao of Stieb from sportsnet.ca, Champions Austin Chrismon and Matt Helms!
These two gentlemen are starting out a news business in the hart of Wellington St West. The Gray Whale barbershop. A place that you can relax and spend an hour with two amazing men here to give you a great experience.
Thanks so much guys!
Gray on left and Zach on the right
The April second edition features a a new guest as Ottawa Champions broadcaster Cory Mess joins Mike and I in studio to talk about the champions as well as some good input during our interviews. In our second segment Champs new catcher Danny Grauer joins us from Virginia to talk about joining the team and how hes going to handle the pitching staff. Following Grauer, Ottawa manager Hal Lanier then comes on to talk about the most recent transactions this off season. After Hal, our biggest guest joins us in the 4th segment as Ben Nicholson-Smith joins comes on from sportsnet.ca to talk about the Blue Jays recent moves for the 2016 season. In our final seg Mike Glustien comes on to give you a fantasy baseball preview.
Jeff from the House of Barons is a hard worker and expresses his pure love for barbering at the House of Barons barber shop. This is where a few weeks ago Jeff mentioned that they had started a new trend and created a hybrid of men's grooming in Ottawa. Basically changing the face of men's grooming in the nations capital. That statement that Jeff made gave me the idea to do a story about the shop and how it changed the face of barber shops in Ottawa! Remember at the end of the day, get your fresh cut. "Jeffy freshy"
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The March 26th edition of Around the Diamond features 3 special guests. In the First segment Mike and I catch up on some Champions talk discussing on how the open try outs work and the loss of Bryce Massanari. Following that Andrew Worth joins us to touch on changing country's and throwing side arm. Then Champs star short stop Daniel Bick comes on to talk about resigning with Ottawa. After that our biggest Headline joins us as Arden Zwelling phones in from Sportsnet.ca to talk about where the Jays are in terms of contract talks with Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion. Finally Mike and I finish off with our predictions on the N.L Central and how it will shape up!
Picture of Andrew Worth pitching with the Concordia College Clippers in 2015.
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This weeks (March 19th) edition of Around the Diamond features my self and 4 special guests. The first one being Ottawa Champions new 1st basemen Johnny Cole. As we spend our whole second segment talking about the upcoming Champions season. Following that Tao of Stieb from Sportsnet.ca joins me to talk about the Blue Jays spring training. While the final two segments feature Eric Stephan from True Blue LA and Jim Margalus from South Side Sox.
March 12ths edition of Around the Diamond features a full recap on last weeks Ottawa Champions press conference, a full A.L central review with Royals writter Max Rieper, along with an interview with former minor league top prospect Mike Kusiewicz and Ottawa Champions marketing directer Richenback.
The first edition of Around the Diamond features a full A.L East breakdown along with a recap on the Champions key signings during the off season. The show also features 3 special interviews starting with Former Mariners prospect Sebastian Boucher followed by World Series Champion Hal Lanier and Blue Bird Banters Tom Dakers.