Shows
Florida BaseballBizBuddy Baseball - building friendships, breaking barriers & an opportunity to playBuddy Baseball, Executive Director, Russ Oberbroeckling, shares the history & joyful stories of the Buddy Baseball League, a league for children with special needsDave Wills' contributions to Buddy BaseballA non-competitive, recreational sport experiencePlayers age range: 8-22, Buddies age range: 10-22Establishment of Buddy Baseball 16 years of Buddy Baseball in Temple TerraceCurrent participation: 20 teams, 160-180 players, similar number of buddiesFirst year Buddy Baseball had 6 teams, 36 players, 38 buddiesSupport from Temple Terrace Parks and Rec department Growth and FacilitiesExpansion from 1 to 3 fields, with plans for another synthetic turf fieldSynthetic turf fields to ac...2024-07-2530 min
BaseballBiz On DeckUSA Women's Baseball Journey, 2010 & forward to 2024 Women's World Baseball Cup with Dr. RingDr. Jennifer Ring visits and we discuss Women in Baseball's challenges, the Trailblazers and the path ahead.U.S. Women's National Baseball Team's & n the World Cup in Thunder Bay, OntarioDiscussion on the lack of a league for the U.S. Women's National Baseball Team.The necessity for ongoing trials and roster selections close to tournament dates.Discussion on the lack of a league for the U.S. Women's National Baseball Team.The need for ongoing trials to build a team and make earlier roster selectionCould name MLB players come out in support of women in baseball – Derek Je...2024-07-1544 min
Florida BaseballBizAuthor, Rick Vaughn shares stories on Cubs, Smokers, Reds, White Sox & Red Sox @ historic Plant & Al Lopez FieldsRick Vaughn’s book "Tampa Spring Training Tales," brings the past to life & opens up a wealth of enjoyable stories including the Chicago Cubs, Tampa Smokers, Reds, White Sox & Red Sox @ historic Plant & Al Lopez FieldsTed Williams, Wade Boggs, Pete Rose and Al Lopez are just a few of the people we discuss this week on Florida BaseballBiz with Rick.“Chubby” Cubs owner is enamored with Tampa100th years of Spring TrainingTampa Mayor McKay was also PublisherWrigley moves Cubs from Tampa to out West1952 – Yankees celebrated their 50th anniversary at Columbia...2024-07-0255 min
BaseballBiz On DeckRaysUp - Rays lineup shakout, Angel flies away plus Bob Kendrick & Negro League statsRetirement of Angel Hernandez, controversial MLB umpire.Mat Germain suggests that umpires over 60 should retire due to declining reflexes and eyesight.Mark Corbett and Mat Germain talk about other umpires like CB Buckner and Joe West, noting that Joe West started a podcast after retirement.Discussion about various sports personalities who have ventured into podcasting, including former Yankees’ CC Sabathia and Rays’ Pete Fairbanks.What would a Tyler Glasnow podcast sound like - “potty mouth”Harold Ramirez and Ahmed Rosario pollMat Germain analyzes the Rays' performance against left-handed and right-handed pitchingLineup changes made by Kevin Cash.Mat Germain mentions Richie Palacios...2024-05-3050 min
BaseballBiz On DeckRaysUp - Who is moving out & up + St. Pete Stadium realities for Tampa Bay RaysRaysUp Mat Germain & Mark Corbett tracking the Rays with 25% of the season gonePlus St. Pete Stadium agreement it's closer than you thinkFirst quarter lackluster performance of Tampa Bay RaysCivale is pitching well but needs to work on pitching mixTaj Bradley - great mindset - Future AceBats warming up DeLuca, Lowe, Arozarena, CaballeroPulling for future of Brendan McKay - relief pitcher?Red Sox game 2 loss in Boston, Rays missed opportunitiesStealing Bases - who gets the green light - CaballeroUpcoming AL East RivalsAustin Shenton - should have been given more at bats in April2024-05-1657 min
The Cardy ShowThe Cardy Show- Unpacking the Tampa Bay Rays' Strategy and Celebrating Women in BaseballStep right up to the ballpark of insider baseball chat, where Cardy, alongside his special guest Mark Corbett from the BaseballBiz On Deck podcast, affectionately known as Corby, dissect the undervalued yet powerhouse team, the Tampa Bay Rays. In a game where David often outplays Goliath, we tip our caps to GM Eric Neander and his player development system that's been rounding the bases in the MLB with strategic finesse. It's a bittersweet symphony for the fans as Rays fans belove...2024-04-1643 min
BaseballBiz On DeckRaysUp - Tampa Bay Rays a winning week with Rockies & AngelsMat Germain & Mark Corbett – Somethings cooking in the Rays kitchen"Winningly Good”Marlins rough roadColorado Rockies – Pete Fairbanks. The balls are horrible. “That’s what happens when you don’t throw strikes”Velo down 2 MPH - Pete doesn’t do well in the coldRays pen was out of sorts in first Rockies gameRyan Pepiot – 11K in 6 innings, was the trade worth it. Glasnow threw 14K in 7 inningsAngels series - Is that Chris Farley shouting from the standsRon Washington is working to invigorate the Angels teamAngels will visit the Rays at the Trop – definitely worth getting a ticket to see future HOF’er Mike...2024-04-1144 min
BaseballBiz On DeckOpening Day RaysUp - Tampa Bay Rays & Toronto Blue Jays with Mat GermainMat Germain & Mark Corbett – Tampa Bay Rays MLB Opening Day Eve give #RaysUp fans the lowdownTampa Bay Rays Roster Prep for 2024 seasonBlake Snell finally signs a contract, what about Tommy PhamAustin Shenton moves up from AAA Durham Bulls to MLB Rays for Opening DayFirst 2 weeks of the schedule includes Toronto Blue Jays, Texas Rangers, San Francisco Giants & the DodgersWhat to expect with the Dodgers with Tyler Glasnow when facing the RaysGiants have Bob Melving as Manager and Dusty Baker in the front office.Japanese Players adapting to MLB how do teams help them, Yoshi TsutsugoRays trade UwasawaAL Ea...2024-03-2847 min