Prospects Baseball Show: Recent Episodes
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We celebrate the boys and girls of summer at all levels. Hosted by Dean Millard and Edmonton Prospects Head Coach and AGM Jordan Blundell we'll cover all the bases with contests and debate about the game of baseball.
Playing Pepper is a chance to get to know the guests of The Prospects Baseball Show. This week Jordan and Dean chatted with umpire Matt Payne and we found out about his baseball history.
You can listen to the full episode 43 here.
This week Jordan Blundell and Dean Millard were joined by Umpire Matt Payne. Matt has been an official for years and has worked all types Canadian and International events. It was great to pick the brain of Blue about what goes through their mind during certain situations. Jordan and Dean discussed the ongoing fight with MLB players and owners (Dean ranted) as well as the MLB Draft and signing period and the 30 for 30 on the 1998 home run race between McGwire and Sosa (Dean ranted again). Our Top 5 list was power hitters of the 90's and the Long Ball was front and centre for Baseball Thunderdome.
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Playing Pepper is a chance to get to know the guests of the Prospects Baseball Show just a little more and hit helps when answers about growing up include Yogi Berra!!! Joey Zanaboni is a baseball play by play voice and it seems like he's always been around baseball.
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He's an entertaining play by play man but more importantly has stood up to racial injustice. Joey Zanaboni is our guest this week and he ha an important and entertaining chat with Jordan Blundell and Dean Millard. A play by play guy with some really creative calls that have led to mixed reviews. Along the way he saw something that wasn't right, spoke up against it and paid for it. This is an important conversation to have. Jordan and Dean went around the horn and debated how many games is too few? Should MLB just have a 30 team tournament? Our Top 5 is your favourite play by play announcers and Baseball Thunderdome saw Jordan picking between 2 legendary third basemen.
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This week Brian McCabe of the University of Benedictine Redhawks program joined Jordan Blundell and Dean Millard. The Redhawks are a feeder system to the WCBL and Brian worked under former MLB catcher Kelly Stinnett for the first couple of years. The Redhawks were denied a berth in the NAIA World Series and it's provided some motivation for whenever they get on field again. Jordan and Dean also touched on some recent comments made about the Prospects from the new operator of ReMax Field, and Dean unveiled a surprise new segment for Jordan.
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Playing Pepper is a short segment where we get to know the guests of the Prospects Baseball Show. This week Brent Parker joined us to discuss what it was like growing up with a AAA ball team as part of the family. The Parkers owned the Calgary Cannons and we chatted about Brent's baseball background.
You can listen to Brent's full episode with some great stories and more here.
This week Jordan Blundell and Dean Millard welcomed in a member of the baseball family, literally. Brent Parker's family owned the Calgary Cannons that played in the same PCL as the Edmonton Trappers and had some HOFers put the uniform on. Brent discussed his family's history with sports some of his favourite players as well as the challenges that pro baseball in Canada and specifically Alberta poses. It was a great trip down memory lane. Jordan and Dean spoke about the ReMax Field announcement with the city and how the Prospects are moving upwards and onwards into building a brand new stadium in Spruce Grove. Around the Horn featured MLB's future, the Korean Baseball Organization and some baseball history including how the Oakland A's are basically the Expos of the American League. Today's Top 5 was the guys you would like to see in a made for TV Home Run Derby right now.
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With the news of a 10 year agreement between the City of Edmonton and a group headed up by former Oiler Randy Gregg to use ReMax Field, I spoke with Edmonton Prospects owner Pat Cassidy about the immediate and long term future of the team in the Edmonton area.
You can find full episodes of The Prospects Baseball Show here.
Playing Pepper is a chance to get to know the guests of the Prospects Baseball Show. This week Sam Cosentino of Rogers Sportsnet was our guest and we went back in time to discuss his favourite and not favourite (made a major error in 1986) players from his time as a visiting clubhouse guy for the Blue Jays, as well as who he would like to face on the mound or at the plate in the history of baseball.
You can listen to the full episode here.
Sam Cosentino is usually covering the CHL, but the Rogers Sportsnet hockey analyst has a long and terrific history with baseball and joined Jordan Blundell and Dean Millard to discuss. From his time as a club house attendant for visiting MLB teams to Toronto to calling Blue Jays and Expos games with some college baseball in between. We also touched on the restrictions if MLB returns to action this year. The Top 5 this week is teams and seasons we would like to see a 10 part 'The Last Dance' type series on. The boys also went back in time to discus Baseball History on May 18th including an immaculate inning and a perfect game from 2 former Expos.
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From Phoenix to Nanaimo with a stop in Arkansas in between Nick Salahub is now the Head Coach at Vancouver Island University, a program Jordan used to run. He joined Jordan Blundell and Dean Millard to discuss his journey, roster management, the uniqueness of coaching on the island and how they are shuffling the season. They also chatted about playing baseball in the afternoon heat in Phoenix in the summer and whether or not MLB would be able to play afternoon games in June. Dean and Jordan also discussed the future of the WCBL and MLB seasons and Michael Jordan's short baseball career.
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Playing Pepper is a chance to get to know the guests of The Prospects Baseball Show just a little more. Reed Clarke is the man behind Ross Flats Vintage Sports Apparel and we threw a bunch of questions his way.
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We got back on the base paths this week with another episode, this time taking a look back at Edmonton's rich sports history. Reed Clarke owns Ross Flats Vintage Sports Apparel and the name is a nod to the past. From the Trappers to the Greys to the Grads and more, we discussed how you can get your hands on some cool gear. Jordan and Dean discussed whether or not we will see baseball this year and what it might look like on the international and local level. Our Top 5 was things we miss about baseball.
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After a couple of weeks off due to travel and Covid19 Dean and Jordan hooked up again, this time through Skype as we're all doing our part to stay at home. The boys discussed what they've been doing to keep busy, the future of the Prospects season and what's going on with MLB. They also did their current and retired line ups thanks to an idea from Josh Donaldson and their Top 5 baseball families. Hopefully this gives you a nice distraction right now.
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Playing Pepper is a chance to get to know the guests of the Prospects Baseball Show just a little more. Jamie Thomas of Jets TV is also a big baseball guy and commish of a fantasy league. We threw some meatballs and he knocked them out of the park.
Favourite baseball team and player growing up, Who he watches today, favourite baseball movie character, one MLB rule change and Batman or Superman.
You can hear full episodes at www.ProspectsBaseballShow.ca
This week Jamie Thomas of Jets TV joined Jordan Blundell and Dean Millard, mostly because he is also a Fantasy Baseball Commish. The boys looked ahead to the MLB season and debated fantasy categories. Are holds a good idea?Who will be the Fantasy MVP? Who's overrated/underrated? Who's a sleeper pick? Jordan unveiled some more Prospect signings and they went Around the Horn to discuss Jose Bautista on the mound and former Astros offering to return World Series rings.
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Playing Pepper is a chance to get to know the guest of the Prospects Baseball Show just a little more. Erik Sabrowski grew up in St. Albert, wore the Prospects jersey and now is trying to make his way through the Padres organization. Here's what we went with.
-Fav player when you were 12
-Fav team when you were 12
-fav non baseball sport
-Go to meal in college
-Fav baseball movie
-Rollercoasters or waterslides…You can hear the full episode with Erik at www.ProspectsBaseballShow.ca
This week Jordan Blundell and Dean Millard chatted with former Prospect player and St. Albert Minor Baseball Association alum Erik Sabrowski who was a draft pick of the San Diego Padres in 2018. Erik spoke about the roller coaster week when he was drafted, recovering from Tommy John surgery, being a Padre as well as growing up in St. Albert and wearing the Prospects jersey in the river valley. We also asked him what he gets asked about the most when it comes to being Canadian. The Astros cheating scandal is still fresh in the minds of baseball players and fans and Erik didn't hold back his opinion.
Jordan unveiled some recent signings and the boys went around the horn with the big news in baseball. We also have 3 spots left in our Fantasy Baseball League, hit us up ProspectsBaseballShow@Gmail.com if you're interested. This week we discussed the Hold stat in regards to fantasy.
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Jordan Blundell and Dean Millard go Around the Horn each week discussing the big news in baseball. The Mookie Betts trade is finally done, but there's a surprising element that seems to be a favourite for Jordan. He has a new player signing announcement and news on our Fantasy Baseball League.
You can catch full episodes and more at www.ProspectsBaseballShow.ca and keep up with everything the team has going on at www.ProspectsBaseballClub.com.
Playing Pepper is a chance to get to know the guest of the Prospects Baseball Show just a little more. This week Tyler Yaremchuk of TSN 1260 stepped into Podcast Alley.
Favourite baseball player growing up
The guy he loves to watch today
Favourite position he played
Favourite baseball movie
Favourite baseball moment as a player
Favourite baseball memory as a fan
Jordan Blundell and Dean Millard were joined by Tyler Yaremchuk of TSN 1260, who is also the host for Prospects Broadcasts on ICU Video. The boys discussed last season's highlites, Tyler's love of baseball and some breaking MLB news. Jordan and Dean also went around the horn and unveiled more news about the Prospects Baseball Show Fantasy Baseball League. Jordan also announced a speedy recruit and why he's gone pink this month and how you can help out some kids in need.
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Jordan Blundell and Dean Millard go Around the Horn each week to discuss the big news in baseball. As usual big news broke after we posted the episode, but we discussed Mookie Betts, some Prospects player signings and our upcoming Fantasy Baseball League. You can hear full episodes and more of the Prospects Baseball Show here.
Playing Pepper is a chance to get to know the guest of the Prospects Baseball Show. Todd Hubka is the Head Coach at the Prairie Baseball Academy in Lethbridge.
It was great to catch up with another Alberta baseball coach this week as Jordan and Dean were joined by Todd Hubka of the Prairie Baseball Academy in Lethbridge. The fellas chatted about recruitment and development, the importance of the WCBL and his baseball journey. Todd is also a scout for the Minnesota Twins so we discussed the type of player he looks for. Jordan unveiled a few more player signings for the Prospects and he was sporting a new pink hairstyle, all for a great cause. Dean and Jordan also discussed what may or may not happen with Mookie Betts in Boston, inductees to the Canadian Baseball HOF and hitting .400.
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Playing Pepper is a way to get to know our guest of the week just a little more. Rapid fire questions and fun answers this week from Tom Hager, University of Jamestown Jimmies Head Coach and Jordan's former coach. Here's what we peppered Tom with.
Favourite MLB player growing up
Favourite MLB team growing up
Favourite Little League memory
Favourite player he coached
Favourite college ball park
Favourite MLB memory as a fan
You can find Tom's full episode at www.ProspectsBaseballShow.com
Each week Jordan and Dean go Around the Horn and talk the big news in baseball. A few more MLB signings since last week including Josh Donaldson getting 4 years in Minnesota. Jordan tries to convince Dean there's a method to the Twins madness. Marte to the Dbacks and the Dodgers and Padres have interest in Mookie Betts from Boston. Jordan also gave listeners the details on his most recent signings. The season might seem far away for some, but for others it's right around the corner.
What a treat this week to welcome in Jordan's former coach Tom Hager who is still the head man at the University of Jamestown. Dean, Jordan and Tom chatted life as a Jimmie, the college baseball scene and the importance of teams like the Prospects and building relationships. The guys also discussed the tragedy that was the helicopter crash on Sunday in California taking the lives of 9 people including NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13 year old daughter. Tom addressed it with his students today and revealed how a 3 time Olympian played a role in it. Jordan and Dean debated some of the recent player signings in MLB and with the Edmonton Prospects. Stay tuned on future episodes for details on a Fantasy Baseball League.
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Playing Pepper is a way to get to know the guests of the Prospects Baseball Show just a little more. Rapid fire questions about their love of baseball as well as their baseball life as a kid!! This week Ari Shapiro answered some pepper questions for us. You can hear Ari's full interview on episode 29.
It finally happened, Larry Walker will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame!!! Dean and Jordan were joined by Ari Shapiro as they celebrated another Canadian heading to Cooperstown. The boys discussed the Astros scandal fall out, the Jays moves as of late and the Braves signing Ozuna to a deal. Jordan gave us an update on recent player signings for the Prospects and an upcoming camp for kids featuring Homer!!!
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This week Jordan and Dean dove into how the Astros have blown up. Suspensions, firings and more to come. We also chatted with new Toronto Blue Jays Minor League Manager Brent Lavallee about his new job, his old job at LSUS (including one very memorable night and youth baseball in North Delta, BC. Jordan gave us the lowdown on his winter signings and if you entered our Ultimate Sports Passes contest, you'll want to tune in.
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This week Jordan and Dean discussed the ongoing MLB free agency and why players sign where they do. We touched on Larry Walker's HOF vote run in his final chance to make it to Cooperstown and unveiled how you can win a pair of Ultimate Sports Passes. Jordan gave his top 5 moments from the past season and he unveiled some player signings.
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This week Jordan and Dean were joined by Jeff Krushell of Krush Performance. Jeff has previously worked for the Toronto Blue Jays and currently does some consulting work for MLB. We covered pretty much everything from free agency to development and a lot in between. Are the Blue Jays ready for a big name free agent? Where will Rendon land now that Strasburg has signed back in Washington and what will Cole get in the end? We also discussed the importance of leagues like the WCBL and programs like the Edmonton Prospects.
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This week Pat Cassidy, team owner joined Jordan and Dean to recap marathon negotiations with the city, the team's future at ReMax Field and in Spruce Grove and how the WCBL can move forward and grow. It's an informative conversation with the team owner. We also touched on respect in coaching with all the bad news swirling around hockey coaches right now.
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Jordan and Dean were joined by the GM and the President of Baseball Operations for the WCBL expansion team in Sylvan Lake Aqil Samuel. The club will start up in 2021 and Aqil gave us a look at their road map to success. The stadium being built has been described as state of the art and we had a glimpse into what that might look like. We also unveiled our Top 5 favourite MLB expansion teams of all time!! Jordan discussed building his club next year which starts now and the boys debated who the #2 free agent this winter will be after Gerrit Cole and where Madbaum fits in?
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This week Jordan gave Dean and the listeners some great news about the future of the team at ReMax field and recapped WCBL meetings with some good and bad news. The boys recapped a wild World Series and debated which is a better story the Washington Nationals or the St. Louis Blues. We also laid out our Top 5 moments of the 2019 MLB playoffs and touched on some managerial moves in MLB. Plus Saturday is Jordan's Bday so make sure you wish him. Happy Birthday!!!
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This week Jordan and Dean were joined by Geoff White of the Okanagan Coyotes baseball program. He's the Head Coach and Jordan's former teammate and roommate. Geoff gave us the goods on the CCBC and his thoughts on the WCBL. We also previewed and made our picks for the World Series as well as unveiled our Top 5 playoff clutch performers of all time. Jordan gave an update on negotiations with the City of Edmonton and Dean tried to spook Jordan with some new additions to the Marsh Studio.
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This week Jordan and Dean welcomed a former player of Jordan's who is now coaching NCAA baseball as Cody Andreychuk from the Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders gave us the goods on obtaining an accent, baseball in Kentucky, building relationships, the MLB playoffs and more. There is also good news for the Prospects future in Edmonton. Jordan and Dean discussed the MLB playoffs and broke down Carlos Correa's magical play in the 6th inning of the Yankees/Astros game 2 as well as how the Nationals keep getting things done. Plus Top 5 Canadian MLB players of all time.
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Jack Cookson is a baseball guy 365 days a year and has an wicked awesome memorabilia store called Pro Am Sports in Edmonton. He's a great guy, for a Giants fan and we discussed this year's playoffs, his time as a clubhouse guy for the Trappers and baseball in Edmonton right now. Jordan, Jack and Dean also went through their top 5 uniforms of all time in MLB. Jordan also gave Dean a lesson on curveballs. This winter Dean will try and learn how to throw a curveball.
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The MLB playoffs are here and it's some of the best theatre sports has to offer. Keegan Matheson of MLB.com previewed the AL and NL match ups with Jordan and Dean as well the Blue Jays, the team that Keegan covers on a regular basis. Jordan and Dean also provided their Top 5 individual playoff performances in MLB history. The guys also debated Joe Maddon going to the Angels and what else they need to get into the playoffs. It's the end of the month so the Edmonton Prospects should be hearing soon about their future with ReMax Field, hopefully we have good news next week.
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You know Cam Moon for his longtime career as the voice of the Red Deer Rebels in the WHL, but did you know he listens to ball games on the bus, coaches baseball and his son played pro ball in Europe this year? To say he is a fanatic is putting it mildly and Jordan and Dean had a really fun conversation with him in this week's episode. Cam grew up in the North Side of Edmonton and that's about the only thing he doesn't have in common with South Sider Jordan. Dean spent a lot of time with Mooner while he worked for RDTV and the two spent a few nights at the ball park this summer watching Jordan's Prospects. Cam gave us his thoughts on the WCBL and what makes it such a great fit in Edmonton and he told us some of his wicked Edmonton Trapper memories. We also discussed the Top 5 nicknames in baseball and went through some of the great listener submissions. It was a wild weekend for the Cubs, while MLB managerial vacancies are a plenty. Hopefully soon there will be good news for the Prospects regarding ReMax Field as well.
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Al Coates has called thousands of baseball games in Edmonton and joined us to give his thoughts on the WCBL, as well as his all time Trapper team. Who did he look up to and what was it like meeting Vin Scully? Jordan and Dean along with listeners went through their Top 5 baseball movie lists and our Baseball Memories revolved around batting practice, while our Take Me Out to the Ball Game Trivia revolved around Dave Winfield.
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Jordan and Dean were joined by the head man for the Edmonton Collegiate Trappers, Ethan Elias who had an interesting minor league baseball career with the Cubs and Diamondbacks organizations. He chatted about their organization, the league and told us some stories about life on the way to the show. Jordan gave us an update on the stadium situation in the river valley and we discussed the top 5 best baseball video games and what we did with baseball cards as kids.
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It's an important week for the Prospects as they find out Tuesday what is happening at ReMax Field. Edmonton media legend John Short has watched more baseball than most and a lot of it in Edmonton. Dean and Jordan chatted with him about the Prospects, the future of ReMax Field and the rich past history of baseball in Edmonton. Who was the best Edmonton Trapper he watched live? How about the most exciting? Dean and Jordan also debated the best pitcher/catcher combo in MLB history, recapped Justin Verlander's no hitter of the Blue Jays, previewed the playoffs in Fantasy Baseball and talked video games in our Baseball Memories contest. We also have a small contest going when it comes to baseball video games.
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We caught up with Ari Shapiro who's in Toronto covering the Blue Jays. How would he describe the season and when might we see playoffs again in Toronto? We dove into the past, present and future with Ari as well as took a look ahead at the playoffs for other clubs in MLB. Jordan provided clarity on when the City might have an answer, but couldn't confirm nor deny on the John Short tweet regarding Spruce Grove and the WCBL and we discussed the Prospects Baseball Academy and if your child could benefit from it. We also debated who the best double play combo of all time was and shared some baseball memories - Jordan's is awesome!!! Enjoy! Subscribe! Review!
The WCBL season has come to an end and the Okotoks Dawgs are your 2019 champions. We spoke with Managing Director John Ircandia on what it meant to win the title this year and about stadiums. John helped bring the Dawgs to Calgary but when the City wanted pro baseball he built his own stadium and moved the team to Okotoks where they are thriving and helping the community in a big way. The Prospects are facing an uncertain future at ReMax Field right now and John is warning the City of Edmonton to not make the same mistakes Calgary did with Burns Stadium now empty. Jordan and Dean also discussed the red hot Phillies and Indians in MLB, our usual Fantasy Baseball round up and this week we listed our all time starting 5 pitching staff. You won't believe who Jordan has in his all time staff. Plus we shared more of our baseball memories and Kirk Gibson '88 finally came up!!!
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A no frills episode recapping the playoffs, the season and looking ahead to the future and where the team will play. Prospects owner Pat Cassidy sat down with Jordan and Dean to discuss how things started and how they will continue.
We'll get back to all our regular segments next week.
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Edmonton Prospects owner Pat Cassidy on what is happening this week in regards to his team's future in the river valley. Full interview and episode later today.
The Prospects lost the battle with mother nature this year, but persevered and came out perfect from a marathon weekend. 3 games Saturday, 2 Sunday and one on Monday, or an average of a 3 straight double headers and they won them all. In doing so they clinched a playoff spot and will take on Okotoks starting Thursday. They head into the post season on a 7 game heater!!! Jordan and Dean were joined by Prospects pitching coach Austin Guzzo who did a masterful job of managing his pitching staff during the loooooonnnnnnngggggggg weekend and even put on a show Saturday night in getting tossed from the game. Dean and Jordan discussed their favourite starting pitchers of all time and who they think the best of all time is and we have tickets for this Friday's playoff game up for grabs in Take Me Out To The Ball Game Trivia. We also dove into Fantasy Baseball with some big weeks from Jordan and Dean's clubs and we announced our intentions to form a Prospects Baseball Show Fantasy Baseball League next year.
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Edmonton's Madison Willan is a rising star in baseball, hockey and golf. She'll be suiting up for the power house Panda's hockey program at the U of A this fall and next month will try to help Canada dominate at the Women's Baseball World Cup qualifier in Mexico. She made her national team debut last World Cup in grand style helping Canada win bronze. Madison is a great role model as she hasn't and doesn't plan on specializing in just one sport. Dean and Jordan also discussed the best RP in All Time Team, recapped the MLB HOF ceremony and a long All Star week of Fantasy Baseball. Of course your chance to watch free baseball as well, as the Prospects charge towards the playoffs. Enjoy. Subscribe. Review!!!
In episode 9 we chatted a bit about a higher power after the incredible night the Angels had on Tyler Skaggs Tribute night. Tanner Roundy was in studio with Jordan Blundell and Dean Millard and spoke about an emotional night he had playing the game a day after one of his best friends was among the 58 killed in Las Vegas on October 1st, 2017 and how he felt his friend was with him that night when something very rare took place for Tanner. Jordan and Dean recapped the recent 5 game win streak and how they prepare heading into the final 17 games only a game out of 2nd place with 4 teams in each division making the playoffs. Our Baseball Memories today were the games we made up as kids and we debated the best DH in history. Enjoy! Subscribe! Review!
It's All Star Week in MLB and the WCBL just had it's All Star Game Sunday in Edmonton hosted by the Prospects and we were joined by Prospects closer David Wylie who picked up the save in the All Star Game. He grew up in San Diego idolizing Padres great Trevor Hoffman and told us his connection to the Hall of Fame closer. Dean and Jordan looked back at some past All Star Games, debated if Vlad Jr should be in the HR Derby and discussed who was the greatest catcher of all time. Lot's of ways to win free stuff as usual. Enjoy. Subscribe. Review!!!
The Prospects are home after a 2-1 road trip that included them getting no hit in Weyburn and it's Canada Day, meaning a huge crowd will be expected for tonight's game and post game fireworks viewing. The Prospects have a lot of American players but it's the Canadian contingent that will be especially proud tonight, like Davis Pratt who joined us in studio to discuss growing up in St. Albert and playing at ReMax field, as well as his freshman year at Cloud County College in Kansas. Dean and Jordan debated the best 1B of all time and shared baseball memories as well as some baseball history from July 1st including an all Canadian pitching match up. Lot's of ways to win free tickets and more!!!
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Edmonton Prospect starting pitcher Hunter Boyd can rack up the strike outs, but to do this he overcame an injury sustained in an accident when he was a kid. He told us about getting in grooves, and the chess match between pitcher and batter. Dean and Jordan debated the best 2nd basemen of all time and chatted fantasy baseball. We lead the league in contests and had a Babe Ruth themed trivia question. Enjoy!!
Matt Stairs hit the most pinch hit home runs in MLB history and this week the Canadian Baseball HOF member told us what his approach to pinch hitting was, especially his legendary 2008 NLCS bomb off Jonathan Broxton that propelled the Phillies to a World Series. Matt, who will be in Edmonton for the July 7th All Star Game, played for the Trappers at one point as well as the Expos and Blue Jays among other teams. He gave us his opinion on the best ball parks, toughest pitchers and his road to the show. Jordan and Dean also went around the horn in baseball news, discussed some pretty impressive historical milestones in baseball history, the ups and downs of Fantasy Baseball and debated the best third basemen of all time. Enjoy!!
Speed, power and terrific defence describes Prospects RF Travis Hunt who joined Prospects Head Coach Jordan Blundell and host Dean Millard to discuss his powerful arm and life in Edmonton where he enjoys the cooler temps. We also recapped a busy and roller coaster week for the team and read some listener emails about baseball memories, one of the many contests. We dove into fantasy baseball and talked our favourite and in our opinion the best SS of all time. We also took a trip back in time to chat some baseball footnotes. Enjoy!!
Why was playing in the best league in the world 'miserable' for 2 time all star Shea Hillenbrand? Also the mistake he made while playing and the peace he has found now. Prospects catcher Jake Gehri dropped in to recap a 2 HR game on Saturday and how he went yard at Safeco Field!!! Also we lead the league in contests, so you can win tickets, a chance to watch a game from a suite and take BP before the game and tickets to the winter banquet up for grabs as well as some Fantasy Baseball chatter. Enjoy!!
Pierce Blohowiak joins Dean and Jordan in studio to recap opening weekend. He hit a walk off single to complete the comeback on Saturday and a bomb over the left field wall on Sunday. We also discuss Head Coach Jordan Blundell's aggressive baserunning strategy so far. Of course we have tickets to the game for you to win, a chance to watch a game from a suite and take BP before the game in All Time Team, fantasy baseball chatter and Then Vs Now. Enjoy episode 2.
2 long winded baseball guys chatting about the game, setting up the Prospects season, fantasy baseball and man do we have a lot of contests and debates. Thanks for joining us and let's Play Ball!!!