BDD Live: Recent Episodes
Joe Hamrahi
Live baseball talk show with special guest players, front office executives, and well known personalities.
With the college baseball season fast approaching, BDD Live returns for its first podcast of 2009. Join us as we give you insight and opinion from all over the collegiate landscape. Special guests include Fresno State coach Mike Batesole, of the defending champion Bulldogs and standout pitcher Stephen Strasburg of San Diego State. Also included are top freshman hurler Alex Meyer and Baseball America's college baseball guru Aaron Fitt.
Now that we've crowned a World Series Champion, the business of baseball shifts to free agency. On this week's show, we sit down with people on all sides of the market, explaining just what happens during this frenzy. Guests include BDD's Rob McQuown, Bronx Banter's Cliff Corcoran and BP's Christina Kahrl.
With the World Series on the horizon, BDD Live returns this Saturday with plenty of talk about the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies, while Boston and Tampa battle for the right to represent the junior circuit.
Guests include Jerry Crasnick, Ken Rosenthal, Larry Dobrow and Marcus Hayes.
With the final weekend of the season now upon us, this week's edition of Baseball Digest Daily Live highlights the teams fighting for the final spots of October baseball.
Four guests highlight an extended 90 minute version of the Saturday podcast, with content ranging from coast to coast. Listen as reporters Buster Olney (ESPN), Mark Gonzalez (Chicago Tribune), Mike DiGiovanna (LA Times) and Adam Rubin (NY Daily News) discuss nearly all of the teams sure to compete for a World Series championship.
After what has been a whirlwind of litagation and controversy surrounding the Pirates top selection in this year's draft, Pedro Alvarez is now a member of the Pittsburgh organization.
In this special hour show, we take a look back at all the players involved in this saga, and how a draft pick questioned the integrity of Major League Baseball.
With several different takes on the issue, BDD Live delves into how it all unfolded. Scheduled guests include Pirates president Frank Coonelly and BP's Kevin Goldstein.
As the races heat up down the stretch, so does the coverage on Baseball Digest Daily Live, as two great guests step in studio to breakdown all the action.
The first guest to join us is noted Baseball Prospectus writer Joe Sheehan. Sheehan, who authors the popular Prospects Today columns for BP, will shed some light on the Ned Yost firing and other hot topics in the majors.
After speculating on what teams will advance, we talk to one of the men that help put the plan in place for the Tampa Bay Rays to succeed in 2008. Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations Gerry Hunsicker will share his thoughts on his team's success, and how the long terms goals of the organization are coming to fruition ahead of schedule.
BDD Live returns with two amazing guests and an hour worth of talk about the nation's pastime.
Phil Hughes joins us in the opening segment, fresh off his start in the Governor's cup for the Scranton-Wilkes Barre Yankees. Hughes began the 2008 season in the Yankees rotation, but a rib injury finds the talented hurler looking to work his way back up the Bronx.
BDD Live's second segment brings in another special guest, as ESPN's own Orestes Destrade will step in.
BDD Live returns for another great show, as two guests and your calls highlight another standout week in both the minor and major leagues.
One huge series determines the likely winner of the National League East at the major league level. The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are in the middle of pivotal three-game set, and two bloggers square off to share both sides of this heated series.
The opening argument for the boys from Shea will be made by MetsBlog founder Matt Cerrone, who's website has been chosen as part of the SNY landscape. After we hear about the New York side, Tim Malcolm of Phillies Nation steps in studio to explain the fighting Phils predicament.
BDD Live returns this Saturday with lots of ground to cover, and three more high profile guests to give you all the latest information in the baseball world.
Leading things off will be Cincinnati Reds prospect Yonder Alonso. Alonso, the 8th overall selection in this year's draft, had an outstanding career for the Miami Hurricanes and will now look to continue his success in the Reds farm system.
Next up is more draft discussion, as Baseball Prospectus' own Kevin Goldstein steps in studio and will provide commentary on the Pedro Alvarez situation.
ESPN.com's Jayson Stark will close us out. The well-known baseball scribe will update us on the playoff chase, and hit all the interesting stories and subplots in the regular seasons' final months.
BDD Live returns this Saturday with another jam packed show.
Former Washington Nationals top selection and Missouri standout Aaron Crow will join us just after the midpoint of the hour, shedding some light on the negotiations that failed to materialize as last Friday's deadline came and went. Crow will now take his mid-90s fastball to Fort Worth in the Independent League, hoping to keep building on his impressive college resume as he'll re-enter the draft in 2009.
As major league squads go down to the wire trying to sign this year's major league draft selections, anther top prospect already entrenched in the minor league system joins BDD Live tomorrow.
Baltimore Oriole prospect Chris Tillman, a central part of the deal that sent Erik Bedard to Seattle, comes in studio to talk about the move to the Baltimore organization.
From there we'll analyze the week that was in the majors, complete with a waiver wire deal that saw Adam Dunn head West. Jim McLennan from AZ Snakepit joins us to lend some insight on the deal. McLennan's popular blog has been in the middle of every move made out in the Desert, and he'll give us the pulse of Diamondback fans after this blockbuster trade made earlier this week.
As one deadline passed by, another approaches with August 15th looming over head. That of course is the final day for major league clubs to sign their draft picks, and that along with another group of star studded guests will highlight this week's BDD Live broadcast.
Before the draft takes the spotlight, Philadelphia Phillies star reliever Chad Durbin will join us in studio, as his squad currently leads the three-way dogfight in the National League East.
Next in the booth is Baseball America's Jim Callis, with all the info surrounding the looming deadline for this year's draft picks. 11 first round picks remain unsigned, including four of the top five selections.
Callis will enlighten us and fans about the status of tomorrow's stars, and give us insight on all the posturing and negotiating behind the scenes as deadline day closes in.
After one of the most exciting weeks of the baseball season, BDD Live returns with another broadcast filled with opinion and analysis from all the movers and shakers at the trade deadline.
Moves were made across the country, and this week's show will attempt to do the same. Join host Eric SanInocencio as he takes the pulse of the blogosphere, hitting the hot spots of every franchise that was active this past Thursday. Giving us the latest word are a list of writers who've been in the middle of all the action.
Opening up the show is Charlie Wilmoth of Bucs Dugout, as he talks about the eight new prospects joining the Pittsburgh organization after a slew of deals.
Next up is Rob McMillin of 6-4-2, and he'll enlighten us on the West Coast mood after acquiring slugger Manny Ramirez. McMillin will add his thoughts on the Angels bringing Mark Teixeira in the fold, and how the Halos have powered through the northeast on their latest road trip.
We then move to Atlanta with Mac Thomason of Braves Journal. The Braves were expected to contend in 2008, yet moved hired gun Mark Teixeira and now welcome young first sacker Casey Kotchman.
It all closes in New York, as Ben Kabak of River Ave Blues talks the junior circuit, and how the Yankees transformed their lineup over the past few days.
Kansas City Royals General Manager Dayton Moore joins us to talk about the state of his club, the trade deadline, and what we can look for as we head down the final third of the season. Then, New York Yankees top prospect Austin Jackson takes time out of his day to discuss his recent hot streak, the progress he's made this season, and his expectations heading into 2009. You won't want to miss this show!
This week on BDD Live, our own (and the Cleveland Indians') Matt LaPorta joins us to talk about the last two wild weeks...from his trade to Cleveland to the Futures Game in New York. Then, the founder of our sister site, Seamheads.com, Michael Lynch talks with us about his great new book...Harry Frazee, Ban Johnson and the Feud That Nearly Destroyed the American League. Join us Saturday for another great venture around baseball with BDD Live!
BDD was jammed packed today, with three guests covering a myriad of baseball topics. Baseball America's Ben Badler stopped by to talk about the International Free Agency Period. Brad Horn of the National Baseball Hall of Fame chimed in about the historic nature of this year's all star game, and Eric Seidman closed us out with the background of his new book, Bridging the Statistical Gap. Also we hit the high notes from another great week of baseball action.
A weekly show, as Baseball Digest Daily hits the highs and lows from both the major and minor league worlds.
A weekly show, as Baseball Digest Daily hits the highs and lows from both the major and minor league worlds.
Matt Sisson talks to Carlo DeVito about his new book Yogi: The Life and Times of an American Original
GMDM joins us once again this week to talk about the hot start of the 2008 Kansas City Royals, Trey Hillman, the performances of Brian Bannister and Zach Greinke, and plenty more!
AJ Hinch, Director of Player Development for the Arizona Diamondbacks, joins Joe and Craig to talk about the start of the season, offseason moves, Doug Davis, and up and coming stars!
Eric Walker of http://steroids-and-baseball.com/ joins us to talk about the truth behind PEDs, and he just may change your perception of Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and the Mitchell Report. If there's one show you should listen to this year, this one is it!
**Note: This show was prerecorded.
Washington Assistant GM & VP of Baseball Operations, Mike Rizzo, joins BDD to talk Nationals baseball while updating us on the progress and development of the organization.
BDD Talk Radio resumes with more off-season talk, the countdown to Spring Training, and of course, special guests! Jim Callis of Baseball America will provide his analysis on recently dealt prospects and what the deals mean to the teams involved. Scott Lauber, Phillies beat reporter for the Wilmington News Journal, will join us to talk about the 2008 outlook for the team from the City of Brotherly Love. And...there may even be a surprise visitor or two!
Join us as we talk about off-season moves and, of course, the Mitchell Report! Guests include Detroit Tigers pitcher Jason Grilli and Joe McDonald from New York Sportscene!
Join us to discuss the latest moves in baseball and the activity at the Winter Meetings
Writer and publisher John Burnson will join us live to talk about Heater Magazine and his latest book, Graphical Player 2008!
New Pittsburgh Pirates manager John Russell talks with BDD about the city of Pittsburgh, the passion of its fans, and being hired by the Pirates as they work on changing the culture of one of the league's most historic franchises.
San Francisco Giants GM Brian Sabean joins BDD Talk Radio to discuss the state of his team and potential moves as we head into the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings.
Milwaukee Brewers 2007 #1 draft pick and super-prospect Matt LaPorta updates us on his progress from the Arizona Fall League (Rescheduled from last week) and John Dewan from Baseball Info Solutions talks about the Fielding Bible awards and the best plus/minus defensive ratings for 2007.
World Series updates and special guests JC Bradbury of Sabernomics.com and Ben Berkowitz of River Ave. Blues (www.riveraveblues.com) join us to talk about everything from HGH to the New York Yankees managerial search.
More playoff coverage! Philadelphia Phillies prospect Joe Savery will join us this week from the Arizona Fall League, and Kansas City Royals GM Dayton Moore discusses the hiring of new manager Trey Hillman!
Jamey Newberg of The Newberg Report (www.newbergreport.com) joins us to talk about the 2007 Texas Rangers and what the future holds for this promising young club. (Show lasts approximately 20 minutes)
More playoff coverage and special guests! A.J. Hinch, Director of Player Development for the Arizona Diamondbacks talks about how the N.L. West Champs were built. Then, Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus join us to discuss the Arizona Fall League. **Phillies top prospect Joe Savery will be rescheduled for an upcoming week.
Postseason recaps and special guests Alex Belth of SI.com (and founder of Bronx Banter) and Jay Levin from Let's Go Tribe join us to talk about the Yankees and Indians!
More great guests this week! Texas Rangers General Manager Jon Daniels joins us to review his team's 2007 season, Matt Cerrone of MetsBlog.com tries to talk Mets fans off the ledge, and Geoff Young of Ducksnorts.com updates us on the Padres surge toward the playoffs as we complete the final weekend of the 2007 MLB regular season!
Interview begins at 8 minutes, 15 seconds.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations Gerry Hunsicker joins us to talk about the 2007 season and what we should expect in the offseason!
More MLB Special Guests...Steve Goldman of Baseball Prospectus joins us to talk about BP and their latest book, "It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over." And Bill Shanks from The Braves Show will discuss the 2007 Atlanta Braves season. Don't miss it!
Kansas City Royals GM Dayton Moore joins us to talk about the team's progress, player moves, and the upcoming 2007-2008 offseason!
Deric Ladnier, Senior Director of Scouting for the Kansas City Royals joins us to discuss negotiations with Scott Boras and the signing of the 2nd overall pick, Mike Moustakas!
Post-Trade Analysis, Pennant Races and More! Scheduled guests: Baseball Hall of Fame VP Communications & Education Jeff Idelson, Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus and Jim Callis of Baseball America...talking prospects at the same time!