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The WILS Morning Wake-UpJesse Goldberg-StrasslerJesse Goldberg-Strassler - The dynamic voice of our beloved 'Nuts returns to The Morning Wake-Up to start off a new baseball season! Hooray!! The Lugnuts have a new manager, having real conversations in the Clubhouse, pro prospects, and "dignitary" baseball... Live and Lansing 1320 WILS.
2026-02-1000 min
Locked On A's - Daily Podcast On The AthleticsPROSPECTS RISING: Jesse Goldberg-Strassler on the A’s Next WaveThe A’s future is looking brighter than ever, and today, Booney brings in a familiar voice who’s seen it all firsthand—Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, the voice of the High-A Lansing Lugnuts. Together, they take listeners deep into the A’s farm system to spotlight who’s on the rise, who’s ready to make the leap, and who’s quietly building toward a breakout 2026 season. From Leo De Vries’ maturity at shortstop to Gage Jump’s electric fastball and Henry Bolte’s steady climb through the system, the A’s pipeline is bursting with talent ready to impact the big leagues sooner...
2025-11-0538 minThe WILS Morning Wake-UpJesse Goldberg-StrasslerJesse Goldberg-Strassler - Can the Tigers get revenge on the Guardians today and knock them out of the postseason?
2025-10-0100 minThe WILS Morning Wake-UpJesse Goldberg-StrasslerJesse Goldberg-Strassler - Play-By-Play extraordinaire Jesse hits a ground-rule double on MLB's postseason: "It's easier to be hot in the regular season than the postseason", and "It's easier for the Lions to beat the Browns than it is for the Tigers to beat the Guardians". What do the Tigers need to do? Look out for from ball park design to scrutinizing each pitch? Hear it here on 1320 WILS.
2025-09-2900 min
Radio Dad with Mike AustinAug 23, 2025 The Pocket Dump, Financial Smarts w/ Roy Paul, Rich Redmond Celebrity Drummer C.R.A.S.H., & Jesse Strassberg on Dads & BaseballAt the end of a long day, the scene of a hard working, sometimes stressed out, Dad....emptying his pockets, can be interesting and inspirational to a kid. Pocket knife, coins, pieces of paper...all signs of a day spent in caring for his family. I talk with Roy Paul about financial education at the feet or side of a frugal and loving dad. It's inmportant for US to tach our kids about money and it's value and how to use it wisely. Paul calls it "Cents Ability". Then I talk with an old friend Rich Redmond. Rich has spent his mu...
2025-08-2339 minThe WILS Morning Wake-UpJesse Goldberg-StrasslerJesse Goldberg-Strassler - Mike and Jesse discuss the art of announcing baseball.
2025-08-1900 min
Locked On A's - Daily Podcast On The AthleticsLEO LANDS IN LANSING: Special Guest Jesse Goldberg Strassler, The Voice of LansingA's farm system buzzing with potential. Is the next MLB superstar hiding in Lansing? Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, voice of the Lansing Lugnuts, breaks down the A's top prospects, from tranquilo shortstop Leo De Vries to fireballing pitchers Kenya Huggins and Steven Echavarria. The discussion covers Tommy Tanks White's power development, Gustavo Rodriguez's meteoric rise through the minors, and outfielders Rodney Green Jr. and Ryan Lasko's tools. Goldberg-Strassler offers insider insights on each player's strengths, weaknesses, and MLB potential. Discover which A's prospect has "big league closer" written all over him and why one young hurler is be...
2025-08-0536 minThe WILS Morning Wake-UpJesse Goldberg-StrasslerJesse Goldberg-Strassler - Play-By-Play announcer for the 'Nuts Jesse shares his enthusiasm for the upcoming Home Run Derby and All-Star game, who's hot and who to watch but mostly just relax and have fun! Also, watching team trends, current players, and future prospects, possibly including Jesse's son...? on 1320 WILS.
2025-07-1400 min
Sports Avenue Twisted PodcastSATP Ep.43 Part II feat. Jesse Goldberg-StrasslerPart II we talk about the transition from being the Blue Jays affiliates to the Athletics affiliates. We also talked about players who played for the Lugnuts who are currently on the A's roster, comparing the Jays to the A's, talking about Jackson Field, and many more!Where you can find Jesse Goldberg-Strassler:X: @jgoldstrassX: @LansingLugnutshttps://www.instagram.com/jgoldstrass/
2025-06-2036 minSports Avenue Twisted PodcastSATP Ep.43 Part I feat. Jesse Goldberg-StrasslerJesse Goldberg-Strassler, play-by-play guy for the Lansing Lugnuts(Athletics Affiliate) joins us in a two part episode. Part I we talked about his 10 year with the Blue Jays affiiliates in A Ball from 2009-2019 and talking about his career as a play by play analyst. Where you can find Jesse Goldberg-Strassler:X: @jgoldstrassX: @LansingLugnutshttps://www.instagram.com/jgoldstrass/
2025-06-2039 min
Say the Damn Score Sportscasting PodcastEP 153: Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Lansing Lugnuts
In this episode we chat with Jesse Goldberg-Strassler. He’s the MiLB voice of the Lansing Lugnuts and the author of the Baseball and Football Thesaurus. Topics of discussion include:
The station and broadcaster that was on in his house as a kid that helped him fall in love with the craft.
His passion for baseball stories at an early age.… Read More
2025-05-011h 07
Locked On A's - Daily Podcast On The AthleticsVEGAS IS LISTENING: Lugnuts’ & Ports’ Broadcasters Talk A’s Next Gen TalentThe future of the A’s doesn’t start in Las Vegas — it starts with the crack of the bat in Stockton and the snap of the mitt in Lansing. In this loaded episode, we’re joined by two of the best voices in the minors: Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, the broadcaster for the High-A Lansing Lugnuts, and Tim Fitzgerald, the man behind the mic for the Low-A Stockton Ports. These guys aren’t just calling games — they’re narrating the rise of the next generation of A’s stars. From Rodney Green Jr.’s electric tools to Tommy “Tanks” White’s raw power, Jesse gives...
2025-04-1557 min
From Phenom To The FarmJesse Goldberg-Strassler On Two Decades In Pro BaseballLongtime Lansing Lugnuts broadcaster Jesse Goldberg-Strassler joins the podcast to discuss his two decades working in all levels of pro baseball, crafting a broadcasting style, his 2022 big league call-up and seeing great players like Bo Bichette, Vlad Jr. and Mike Trout come through the Midwest League.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-02-201h 15
The Cardy ShowThe Cardy Show Podcast- Jesse Goldberg-Strassler of the Lansing LugnutsHosts: Brent Cardy and David GlassfordEpisode length: 40 Minutes and 15 secondsOn today's program:It was an absolute privilege to catch up with Jesse Goldberg-Strassler the Voice of the Lansing Lugnuts who are now the High-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. For a long time they were the Low-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue JaysJesse was the very first guest of The Cardy Show Podcast back in 2014. Dave and Brent recap that with Jesse.We also discussed:- Remi...
2023-09-1940 min
The Excessive Prospect Analysis PodcastS2E20: Talking All Things Broadcasting and Lansing Baseball With Jesse Goldberg-StrasslerThis week's episode is an Excessive Prospect Analysis Podcast first: a chat with someone else, namely Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, the tremendous lead broadcaster of the A's organization's High-A affiliate in Lansing. Jesse was incredibly generous to take a full podcast's worth of time out to talk with me about a wide range of subjects delving into both on- and off-field aspects of minor league baseball.
We spend the first 1:10 or so of the conversation focusing on various aspects of broadcasting and the role folks in Jesse's position play in shaping our understanding of what goes on with the...
2023-08-072h 46
MichiGang SportsEpisode 122: Interview with the Voice of the Lansing Lugnuts Jesse Goldberg-Strassler:In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk to the voice of the Lansing Lugnuts Jesse Goldberg-Strassler. Jesse and I talked about how he got into broadcasting, who some of the best prospects he has seen come through Lansing and we finished with talking about his annual tradition. Thank you for joining the podcast Jesse!
2023-05-2833 min
Earned Fun AverageEpisode 60 - Nutty BuddiesThe very talented Jesse Goldberg-Strassler joined us on this week's episode. Jesse is the radio broadcaster for the High-A affiliate of the Oakland A's, the Lansing Lugnuts.Jesse tells us about his broadcasting career, the Lugnuts ballpark and shares his Proffitt & Loss. He also shares the story behind the books he's written.Follow the Lugnuts and Jesse online and order his books.Lansing Lugnuts -Website: https://www.milb.com/lansingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lansinglugnuts/ (@LansingLugnuts)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LansingLugnuts (@LansingLugnuts)
2023-05-1031 min
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsBallpark Digest Broadcaster Chat: Previewing the 2023 rule changesMick Gillispie, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard discuss the beginning of spring training and preview MLB rule changes in the Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. None of the 2023 MLB changes are new to Mick and Jesse, who spent the past few seasons watching these changes in action in the minor leagues. Discussed are the rule changes one by one, in order of impact:No shifts, as two fielders must be positioned on each side of second base. Mick likes the ban on shifts only because batters t...
2023-03-0746 min
Airing It Out-Files From Leahy's Broadcast BoothA Visit with Jesse Goldberg-StrasslerIn this very special episode, I visit with good friend and colleague Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, a broadcaster, author, and baseball historian. We relived Jesse”s experience of being called up to the major leagues for the first time in full depth. We also talked about his books, the NHL Winter Classic, and Vin Scully. I hope you enjoy this wonderful conversation!
2023-01-0447 min
3 Point Podcast3PP 222: Broadcaster Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Lions and Tigers Excitement, Hustle ReviewsWe're approaching the 4th of July holiday and we have a cool interview with a broadcaster who got the call up to the big leagues. Jesse Goldberg-Strassler had the opportunity to broadcast an A's - Red Sox series at Fenway park; we talk to him about that whole experience. Also, thoughts on the Lions in summer camp, the Tigers getting some excitement going, the Pistons in the NBA Draft, a Hustle movie review, and more! Take a listen and hit us up @3pointpod!Thanks to: Rivals Taphouse & Grille, Memorial Healthcare, Nelson House Funeral Home, AZEE Printing Solutions, Success...
2022-06-231h 10
3 Point Podcast3PP 222: Broadcaster Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Lions and Tigers Excitement, Hustle ReviewsWe're approaching the 4th of July holiday and we have a cool interview with a broadcaster who got the call up to the big leagues. Jesse Goldberg-Strassler had the opportunity to broadcast an A's - Red Sox series at Fenway park; we talk to him about that whole experience. Also, thoughts on the Lions in summer camp, the Tigers getting some excitement going, the Pistons in the NBA Draft, a Hustle movie review, and more! Take a listen and hit us up @3pointpod!
Thanks to: Rivals Taphouse & Grille, Memorial Healthcare, Nelson House Funeral Home, AZEE Printing Solutions, Success Group Mortage...
2022-06-231h 10Ballpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsBallpark Digest Broadcaster Chat: Lessons Learned So Far in 2022Mick Gillispie, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard discuss the beginning of the 2022 season and analyze trends on. and off the field in then Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. Topics discussed in this podcast:Topics discussed in this podcast:- We begin a discussion in a totally irrelevant fashion discussing ponies as an endangered species. A pony, of course, is a seven-ounce bottle of beer; only a few breweries still produce them in Wisconsin (Miller and Rheinlander).- With the end of May approaching, we’re finally...
2022-05-2357 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsBallpark Digest Podcast: Eric Shuffler, Staten Island FerryHawksEric Shuffler, president of the Staten Island FerryHawks (Atlantic League), joins Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard to discuss the creation of the team, the work in reviving the team's scenic waterfront ballpark and how it will offer more than just baseball as a community center.Topics discussed in this podcast:· Unused since the 2019 season, SIUH Community Park--the former Richmond County Bank Ballpark--required millions in renovations for use as a working facility. Maintenance had been deferred for many years, while other essential components were reaching end...
2022-05-1132 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsBallpark Digest Broadcaster Chat: Season 4 Premiere with Emma TiedemannEmma Tiedemann, the Voice of the Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League), joins Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard to preview the 2022 MiLB season, discuss rule experiments and discuss Texas Leaguers and marlins.Today marks the beginning of the 2022 Minor League Baseball season, as the industry takes another major step toward normalcy. While there are COVID-19 protocols in place still in place throughout the industry, ballparks will be operating at full capacity. Topics discussed in this podcast:· Those outside the baseball world may take for granted the worki...
2022-04-0529 min
On Deck CircleToronto Blue Jays Talk - Special Guest Jesse Goldberg-Strassler (Ep 44)Dave Eddy, the Director of Dynasty Baseball at https://fantasysixpack.net is joined by our Special Guest Jesse Goldberg-Strassler from the Lansing Lugnuts. As always Jason Beckner and Nick Zaniboni will be there too.
We do a Dynasty Deep Dive on the Toronto Blue Jays.
Finally, we pepper Jesse with some questions about Toronto Blue Jays prospects.
You can check out the rankings for yourself: https://fantasysixpack.net/2022-dynasty-baseball-rankings/
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2022-02-1657 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsBallpark Digest Broadcaster Chat, Auld Lang Syne EditionIt's a festive gathering as Mick Gillispie, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard discuss what happened in 2021 and what to look forward to in 2022 in the year-end Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. The three bid farewell to 2021 in this free-ranging discussion. True, 2021 was a better year than 2020, the year of the COVID shutdown. And despite Omicron rampaging through the population at the end of the year, we are looking at a situation where 2022 should be a vast improvement over 2021, as we take further steps toward normalcy. Among the topics discussed: Among the topics discussed: The labor neg...
2021-12-281h 09Ballpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsUniversity of Florida AD Scott Stricklin discusses our 2021 College Ballpark of the Year: Florida BallparkUniversity of Florida AD Scott Stricklin joins Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, publisher Kevin Reichard and Populous's Jason Michael Ford to discuss Ballpark Digest's 2021 College Ballpark of the Year: Florida Ballpark at Alfred A. McKethan Field.The $65-million facility, replacing Alfred A. McKethan Field on the UF campus and designed by Populous, was created to please fans with game-day amenities like plenty of shade and a 360-degree concourse, and please players with expanded workout facilities, including a private nutrition area, video and team meeting r...
2021-12-2137 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsOur winner for Logo/Branding of the Year: Burlington Sock PuppetsWe have a sockingly different winner for Best New Logo/Branding in the 2021 Ballpark Digest Awards: The Appalachian League’s Burlington Sock Puppets, who turned some lemons into lemonade after losing its MLB affiliation.Sock Puppets Owner and President Ryan Keur and GM Anderson Rathbun sat down with Ballpark Digest's Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard to discuss the events leading up to the rebranding, the story behind the logo, and how the new logo/branding was used. Yes, outré branding has been...
2021-12-1445 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsMeet our MiLB Broadcaster of the Year: Amarillo's Sam LevittAwards season continues, as our MiLB Broadcaster of the Year, Sam Levitt, sits down for a chat with Ballpark Digest's Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard.Levitt is the Voice of the Amarillo Sod Poodles and the self-proclaimed TikTok's Sportscaster (@sammylevitt), amassing some 357,000 followers. His role with the Sod Poodles is as a traditional baseball broadcaster; his role as TikTok's Sportscaster is pure entertainment.In this chat, Sam discusses his college education at Northwestern, how he ended up in broadcasting and the route he took via independent ball, his life...
2021-11-2345 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsThe Savannah Bananas' Jesse Cole talks how to please fans at the ballparkThe 2021 Ballpark Digest Awards season continues with a chat with the Savannah Bananas’ Jesse Cole, winner of an Editor’s Choice Award, who is single-handedly working to bring fun and a new spirit back into the increasingly staid world of baseball.Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard discuss the 2021 season with the ever-energetic Cole, the Man in the Yellow Tux. In a year when the baseball world is struggling to attract younger fans and shorten games, the Savannah Bananas struck a nerve with those younger fans. Attracting capacity crowds to Savannah’s Grayso...
2021-11-1633 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsBallpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for Nov. 9: Looking Forward to 2022 in Season Opener!Season 3 of the Ballpark Digest Podcast begins with a Broadcaster Chat, as Mick Gillispie, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard discuss the 2021 postseason, why Buster Posey is a lock for the Hall of Fame, why the 2021 Winter Meetings are likely to be a disappointment to all, and a preview of 2022 rebrandings and name changes.Some highlights of the discussion:· The 2021 MLB season ended on a high note, with the Atlanta Braves winning the World Series after a season of adversity and a wonderfully unpredictable postseason. It was a...
2021-11-0943 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsThe Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat strikes back!The Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat strikes back, as Mick Gillispie, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard gather to discuss the 2021 season—so far. Recorded last week, the three discuss the Minor League Baseball season in the first season under MLB rule. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly complicated what would have been a complicated season anyway, what with a new scheduling framework, new travel rules and more. Some highlights of the discussion:· The ever-changing nature of the season schedule has raised concerns. When MLB first announced the 2021 MiLB schedules, there w...
2021-09-0158 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsChatting Football BooksWe have a little departure from our normal broadcasts, as Rick Gosselin, Tom Shanahan and Jesse Goldberg-Strassler gather to discuss their football books from August Publications.The three esteemed authors gather to discuss their books, why they decided to cover football and its impact on culture, and how they saw their books make an impact in the football world. Goodfellows, The Champions of St. Ambrose, showcases a true football glory story of guts and heart spanning nearly a decade. Through faith, fight and perhaps fate, t...
2021-08-2346 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsBallpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for May 23: Dave HellerDave Heller, owner of two MiLB teams and a newly independent Pioneer League squad, joins Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard to discuss his approach to fun at the ballpark and MiLB’s makeover in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat.Heller’s first splash in Minor League Baseball came as owner of the Quad Cities River Bandits in the Class A Midwest League, where he implemented annual ballpark upgrades on the fan side, including a scenic Ferris wheel in center field, fan-friendly additions to the Modern Woodmen Ballpark upper level, and other amusements in the 360-degree concou...
2021-05-2448 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsTales from The Baseball Thesaurus: DugoutsWhen baseball first started, there were no dugouts—but by 1908, they became part of the game for an unusual reason, as Jesse Goldberg-Strassler explains in this week’s Tales from The Baseball Thesaurus.Dugouts came to be for a simple reason: by putting the players lower than field level, fans sitting closest to the action, in the expensive seats, would have a better view of the game. Those early dugouts were basic, unlike the dugouts of today, which feature guard railings and screens to protect players from foul balls. And, as you might expect, players have...
2021-05-1702 min
The Cardy ShowEpisode 13: Jesse Goldberg-Strassler Returns..Today on The Cardy Show:Last Week In Baseball returns! I discuss the good, bad and the ugly for the Toronto Blue Jays. I take you for a quick tour around the rest of baseball. My guest today is the Voice of the Lansing Lugnuts. Jesse Goldberg-Strassler. Jesse and I discussed the return of Minor League Baseball. We delved into how the realignment process affected the Lugnuts. Is Jesse surprised the the Jays went with Vancouver over Lansing for their High A affiliate?Jesse also has some...
2021-05-1633 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsTales from The Baseball Thesaurus: MuffinsThere are plenty of great names for baseball superstars—meal tickets or cash cows—but the more interesting names are for the worst players, the muffins, as Jesse Goldberg-Strassler explains in this week’s Tales from The Baseball Thesaurus.If you are a player, you don’t want to be known by these names: a KP (can’t play), an NP (non-prospect) or a JAG (just a guy), among an abundance of derisive monikers. Yet these players get signed, and once they are they are riders of the lonesome pine, a benchwarmer, a bench polisher. A grea...
2021-05-1002 min
Pulling Tarp PodcastMiLB is FINALLY Back! (w/ Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Broadcaster & Media Relations, Lansing Lugnuts)Jesse Goldberg-Strassler jumps on the Pulling Tarp Podcast to catch up just before the start of the MiLB season. We chat about what the best tarp shoes are, failed play calls, a grand slam that the crowd didn't pay attention to, the changes and challenges that broadcasters will experience this year, and a ton more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-05-061h 00
News 10 Sports PodcastLansing Lugnuts Season Preview Part 2 With Jesse Goldber-StrasslerIt’s part 2 of the Lansing Lugnuts season preview so who better than to talk to than Lugnuts broadcaster Jesse Goldberg-Strassler! Jesse dishes on the players fans should keep an eye out for, the Lugnuts’ biggest strengths and areas for growth and all the quirks a pandemic creates for calling baseball games.
He also discusses the best players he’s seen over the years, his favorite baseball memories, and of course, what team has the baseball ballpark food.
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2021-05-0400 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsTales from The Baseball Thesaurus: Baseball CapWith six panels and a consistent design topped by a squatchee, a baseball cap is an enduring symbol of the game. Jesse Goldberg-Strassler explains how baseball caps evolved in this week’s Tales from the Baseball Thesaurus.Baseball players didn’t originally wear baseball caps on the field: they wore straw hats in the fashion of the day. By 1858, however, teams like the Brooklyn Excelsiors introduced rounded caps to the mix. Pretty soon you saw other variations, including green visors and sunglasses attached to the cap itself, as well as the popular pillbox style and the...
2021-05-0302 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsBallpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for April 21, 2021Tom Nichols, Voice of the Dayton Dragons, joins Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard to share his favorite baseball stories, including the arrest of a player in the middle of a game, in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat.Nichols began his career as a fill-in broadcaster for the Indianapolis Indians under Howard Kellman, then spent several years as the Voice of the Mobile BayBears and stints in Peoria and Fort Wayne before landing with the Dragons, one of MiLB's best operations. In this week's chat, Nichols shares some of the notable stories gleaned over his career, in...
2021-04-2146 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsTales from The Baseball Thesaurus: Relief PitcherIf replacement batters are called pinch hitters, why aren’t replacement pitchers called pinch pitchers? They originally were, as explained by Jesse Goldberg-Strassler in this week’s Tales from the Baseball Thesaurus.Relief pitchers are used in a pinch, and today they’re used in a variety of specialized roles: closers, set-up men, middle relievers, long and short relievers, or a mop-up man. If a relief pitcher pitches poorly, they’re known as a gas can: throwing fuel on a fire by taking a bad situation and making it worse. On the other hand, the best pit...
2021-04-1902 min
FanGraphs AudioFanGraphs Audio: Ross Atkins Feels FortunateEpisode 918 This week on FanGraphs Audio, we speak to an award-winning broadcaster and an major league GM while also looking back fondly on Fernandomania. To begin the program, David Laurila is joined by Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, broadcaster for the Lansing Lugnuts and author of The Baseball Thesaurus. Jesse talks about his experiences calling live games […]
2021-04-161h 19Ballpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsBallpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for April 14, 2021Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard are joined by Derek Sharrer and Sean Aronson of the St. Paul Saints to discuss the return of Triple-A ball to the Saintly City in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat.With the MLB makeover of Minor League Baseball for 2021, three teams—the Saints, the Sugar Land Skeeters and the Somerset Patriots—came over from the independent ranks. But both Sharrer, executive vice president and GM, and Aronson, VP/director of broadcasting and media relations, had both worked in affiliated ball before for the Goldklang Group in Fort Myers and Charleston. The ch...
2021-04-1454 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsTales from The Baseball Thesaurus: DoubleheaderTwo games in the same day is heaven for fans looking forward to the twin bill, double dip or the doubleheader, as explained by Jesse Goldberg-Strassler in this week’s Tales from the Baseball Thesaurus.There are all sorts of descriptive phrases used to describe various iterations of a doubleheader. Two day games represent a double-barrel matinee. Two night games represent a twi-nighter. And two separate games requiring two separate tickets is a day-night doubleheader. A doubleheader represents a big spot in baseball history—you can go back all the way to 1873 and Boston for the...
2021-04-1202 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsBallpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for April 8, 2021Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard discuss the opening week of the MLB season and a visit to American Family Field, home of the Brewers, in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat.Being able to watch baseball virtually all day has been a boon to fans—begin with the afternoon matinees and end with the late-night West Coast matches. And as a bonus fans have been allowed into ballparks across the MLB board. The home of the Milwaukee Brewers, American Family Field hosted games to start the 2021 MLB season with limited capacity and concessions offerings. Despite that, fans...
2021-04-0836 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsTales from The Baseball Thesaurus: Purpose PitchWhat is the purpose of the purpose pitch? Jesse Goldberg-Strassler explains it for you in this week’s Tales from the Baseball Thesaurus.A term attributed to baseball pioneer Branch Rickey, a purpose pitch is designed to "separate the batter's head from his shoulders." This is different than a bean ball, a pitch intended to hit a batter by being thrown at a batters' head, or bean. Instead, a purpose pitch is designed to unsettle a batter, giving an upper hand to the pitcher. And that means moving a batter off the plate, get...
2021-04-0502 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsTales from The Baseball Thesaurus: RBIYou may bring in a base runner with a run batted in (RBI), but you don’t actually need to get a hit to do it, as explained by Jesse Goldberg-Strassler in this week’s Tales from the Baseball Thesaurus.You could walk, hit a sacrifice fly or get hit by a pitch to notch an RBI—even if it’s an intentional walk, as was the case once with Barry Bonds, who was issued the intentional pass to first base to avoid greater damage from the slugger. The phrase dates back to 1879, when a Buffalo...
2021-03-2903 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsBallpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for March 24, 2021Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard are joined by Phil Elson, Voice of Arkansas Razorbacks baseball, to discuss the state of college baseball in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat.Elson began his career in Minor League Baseball and worked a variety of circuits (Eastern League, Pioneer League, Sally League, California League) before ending up as the Voice of the Texas League’s Arkansas Travelers. As Voice of the Razorbacks, Elson has seen how the sport has matured in the cutting-edge SEC, between upgraded facilities and the extensive use of technology to guide performance. In fact, he argu...
2021-03-2455 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsTales from the Baseball Thesaurus: Change-UpIf the fastball was the first baseball pitch, it stands to reason that the change-up was the second, thrown purely as a contrast, as explained by Jesse Goldberg-Strassler in this week’s Tales from the Baseball Thesaurus.A well-thrown change-up will see the pitcher use the same exact motion and arm action both for a fastball and the change-up, ideally eight miles an hour slower than a fastball. A pitcher throwing a baseball is pulling the string on a parachute, slowing in its approach to the plate. It’s also called a dead fish...
2021-03-2202 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsBallpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for March 17, 2021Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss the rule changes scheduled for 2021 MiLB play in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat.Rule changes are planned for every level of baseball, and at the A level different leagues will feature different rule changes. In Triple-A, the size of first, second and third base will be increased from 15 inches square to 18 inches square. The goal: To reduce player injuries and collisions. In Double-A, the shift will be partially outlawed: the defensive team must have a minimum of four players on the infield, each of whom must have bo...
2021-03-1752 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsBallpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for March 10, 2021Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss what fans can expect when they return to ballparks in 2021—the good, the bad, the ugly—in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat.The good: Most MLB teams are poised to welcome fans back to ballparks for home games for the first time since 2019. Only a few are waiting on approvals from local authorities.The bad: Fans will be restricted in what they can do at the ballpark. Most teams won’t allow fans to wander the ballpark, at least at the beginning of the season.The...
2021-03-1053 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsTales from The Baseball Thesaurus: No-HitterPitchers can flirt with a no-hitter during the course of a game, but if it’s broken up, it’s no no-no. Jesse Goldberg-Strassler describes the many terms for a no-hitter in this week’s edition of Tales from the Baseball Thesaurus.A no-hitter is rare enough, but there have been cases of both pitchers simultaneously throwing a no-hitter, both in the minors and the majors. May 7, 1919: the Cubs’ Hippo Vaughn and the Reds’ Fred Toney both notch no-nos for nine innings. What happened next involves a single run and Jim Th...
2021-03-0803 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsBallpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for March 3, 2021Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard discuss spring training and the state of broadcasting on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat.We've now in the midst of spring-training games, and the discussion centered on how MLB has handled game presentation and game action. MLB is allowing managers to call games at seven innings and to shut down an inning once a pitcher throws 20 pitches. So far these rules have been invoked in some pretty bad ways.And, in more bad news for the games, the Toronto Blue Jays are running simulcasts and eliminating radio-only broadcasts--a tr...
2021-03-0341 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsTales from the Baseball Thesaurus: InfieldWhere on a baseball field can you find half moons and cutouts, all in pursuit of a room-service hop? The infield: the carpet, the inner garden, the skin. Jesse Goldberg-Strassler describes the many terms used to describe the infield in this week’s edition of Tales from the Baseball Thesaurus.Infields have varied over time in the baseball universe: some infields lack grass altogether—a skin diamond—while others feature keyholes between the mound and home plate. In this episode of Tales from the Baseball Thesaurus, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler explains the many ways groundskeepers can design an inf...
2021-03-0102 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsBallpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for February 24, 2021Curt Bloom, Voice of the Birmingham Barons, and author Mark McCarter join Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat to discuss the distinguished history of the Southern League.Bloom joined the Barons in 1992 after radio stints in Bakersfield, Prince William and Huntsville, which was his first exposure to the Southern League with the Stars. In that time, he’s seen many greats and near-greats cycle through the Double-A circuit, including Michael Jordan’s memorable stint with the Barons. Mark McCarter, who literally grew up in the Southern League, is author of Neve...
2021-02-2448 minBallpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsTales from the Baseball Thesaurus: StrikeoutsA batter striking out is pulling a Casey, while striking out four times means you're wearing the Golden Sombrero. A strikeout is a core part of the game, one to inspire a slew of colorful terms and descriptive phrases, as related by Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, author of The Baseball Thesaurus.It may also be one of the most poetic events in a baseball game. Growing up with a speech impediment, a young Ernie Harwell was assigned to recite poems, including “House by the Side of the Road,” Sam Walter Foss, which featured the last two lines:“Let me...
2021-02-2202 minAiring It Out-Files From Leahy's Broadcast BoothTalking Baseball With Jesse Goldberg-StrasslerIn this episode of the podcast I visit with the voice of the Lansing Lugnuts baseball club and author of the Baseball and Football Thesaurus, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler.
2021-02-1748 min
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster ChatsBallpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for February 16, 2021Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss the two biggest stories in the baseball world -- spring training and the new MiLB league structure -- in this week’s Hot Stove League edition of the Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat.Topics included:· The poor rollout of the new MiLB league structure and the total disavowal of MiLB history with generic league names awaiting sponsorships. Goodbye Southern League; hello Double-A South.· MLB missed some golden opportunities to hail this next version of MiLB; instead, the announcement came quietly on a Friday and was soon overshadow...
2021-02-1648 min
Two Strike Noise - A Baseball History PodcastEpisode 61 - Lansing Lugnuts PxP Jesse Goldberg-Strassler SFWMinor League Announcer of the Year Jesse Goldberg-Strassler of the Lansing Lugnuts joins us this week to talk about practical jokes, road trips, being fined in kangaroo court and many of the young Blue Jay superstars he’s seen. We knew we were going to get some good stories out of Jessie, but this was even better. Plus, an ‘87 Fleer pack for this week’s Wax Pack heroes.
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2020-04-141h 25
The Cardy ShowJesse Goldberg-Strassler, Wrestling SavantIt is always a pleasure speaking with the voice of the Lansing Lugnuts (Toronto Blue Jays Midwest League affiliate) Jesse Goldberg-Strassler.Jesse was gracious enough to take the time to speak with me about:- His time as a new father- His experience in Dunedin- Differences in working with Mike Wilner and Ben Wagner- The world of Professional Wrestling and his candid thoughts on empty stadium shows.- Storytelling in baseball- How sporting events may look going forward- A great story ab...
2020-03-2424 min
Shapiro's Daily ConversationsA baseball conversation with Jesse Goldberg-StrasslerMy latest conversation with critically-acclaimed broadcaster and author Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, who was recently named Ballpark Digest's 2019 MiLB Broadcaster of the Year. We talked about the gruesome state of the game and what cheating has meant to an entire generation of baseball fans, if the Toronto Blue Jays can justify his prediction for wins in 2020 versus mine (JGS: 88, AS: 78), what this season has in store for Shapiro/Atkins detractors, and what modern technology has done to expose the true layers of amoral and unethical behaviour that exists in today's game. Be sure to check out Jesse's fine...
2020-03-0226 minThe League of SevenA baseball conversation with Jesse Goldberg-StrasslerMy latest conversation with critically-acclaimed broadcaster and author Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, who was recently named Ballpark Digest's 2019 MiLB Broadcaster of the Year. We talked about the gruesome state of the game and what cheating has meant to an entire generation of baseball fans, if the Toronto Blue Jays can justify his prediction for wins in 2020 versus mine (JGS: 88, AS: 78), what this season has in store for Shapiro/Atkins detractors, and what modern technology has done to expose the true layers of amoral and unethical behaviour that exists in today's game. Be sure to check out Jesse's fine...
2020-02-2926 min
Buffalo BisonsPower Alley Podcast Episode 10, Jesse Goldberg-StrasslerAs the MLB postseason heads toward the World Series, Pat chats with the Voice of the Lansing Lugnuts, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, on the team's 2019 season and accolades received.
2019-10-1828 min
Around the NestWeek 23, 2019: Here Comes the Story of the HurricaneWe begin with Hurricane Dorian prematurely ending the Dunedin Blue Jays' season (and Jim Tarabocchia has opinions on this) (2:05), before talking Buffalo and Hockey Night (12:58) with Pat Malacaro, Vancouver in progress with pinch-hitter Jordy Cunningham (20:32), Bluefield's personalities with Zach Helton (24:32), Lansing's players to watch with host Jesse Goldberg-Strassler (34:38), an interview with Jays fifth-rounder Jose Espada (40:54) -- and then fit in Tyler Murray to talk New Hampshire (50:14) at the very end!
2019-09-0559 min
Around the NestWeek 22, 2019: Yesterday is Not Far Enough AwayYesterday the Buffalo Bisons lost 20-3. You know what else has happened recently? In Double-A New Hampshire, Tyler Murray talks Kevin Smith's recent 2-HR game and unexpected sources of production (0:38); Buffalo's Pat Malacaro on TJ Zeuch's no-hitter and Nate Pearson's Triple-A debut (8:43); Vancouver's Rob Fai offers observations of Alex Nolan's and Adam Kloffenstein's recent gems (16:20); Bluefield's Zach Helton exults in a Mercer Cup win even as the Blue Jays' playoff chances dwindle (24:35); Lansing's Adam Jaksa weighs on Griffin Conine's and Cre Finfrock's landing on the Midwest League Post-Season All-Star Team (33:49); Jesse Goldberg-Strassler interviews Lugnuts hitting machine Yorman Rodriguez (43:43); and Dunedin's...
2019-08-2359 min
The Cardy Show5 Years of The Cardy Show- Jesse Goldberg-StrasslerIf you are going to celebrate 5 years of your podcast. I feel you should go back to your 1st guest. A man that continues to grow and evolve every day. He is Jesse Goldberg-Strassler. @JGoldstrass on Twitter. The Play by Play voice of the Lansing Lugnuts. Join us as we go in depth on his 2019 season. The Around The Nest podcast. So much more! Support the showYou can follow The Cardy Show on Linked in . Twitter @CardyBrent or Instagram @TheCardyShowPodcast
2019-08-1931 min
Around the NestWeek 20, 2019: Below BoCome on down! Gameshow Night approaches in New Hampshire, as we discuss all of the goings-on below Bo Bichette's record-breaking achievements in Toronto. Jim Tarabocchia (0:29) has the latest on Chavez Young and Dunedin's renovation; Buffalo's Pat Malacaro (8:32) checks in from the road; New Hampshire's Tyler Murray (15:00) welcomes Yennsy Diaz back from the Majors; Bluefield's Zach Helton (22:08) talks DJ Daniels; Lansing's Adam Jaksa (28:14) offers thoughts on Cobi Johnson's hitless gem; and Jesse Goldberg-Strassler interviews Nicaraguan lefty Randy Pondler to conclude the show.
2019-08-1252 min
Around the NestWeek 18, 2019: Bambi on IceAs Jesse Goldberg-Strassler hosts from the Lansing Lugnuts' team bus en route to the ballpark, we discuss the highest ceilings and floors in the Blue Jays' organization, plus: Jim Tarabocchia talks Dunedin's rain-affected schedule (0:31), Zach Helton looks at some better pitching in Bluefield (13:15), Tyler Murray offers observations of Nate Pearson's latest dominating effort in New Hampshire (22:34), plus Pat Malacaro from Buffalo (30:42), Rob Fai in Vancouver (37:50), and Jesse on an epically long 8th inning for Lansing (45:00), before we wrap up with an interview with Gabriel Moreno (54:16).
2019-07-301h 05
Around the NestWeek 16, 2019: Only You Can Prevent Dugout FiresOn the newest Around the Nest, Jay-talking around the Blue Jays' system, Jim Tarabocchia (:21) talks about the ending of Dunedin's winning streak and Cal Stevenson's hitting streak; Bob Lipman (10:03) makes his debut to talk New Hampshire's enigmatic, talented staff; Rob Fai (14:53) breaks down Philip Clarke and a resurgent Vancouver squad; Zach Helton (21:53) evaluates Bluefield's best hitting tools; host Jesse Goldberg-Strassler (32:50) talks about Eric Pardinho and Lansing's successful road trip; and the pod finishes with a pair of interviews, with Jacob Waguespack (38:00) and VP of High Performance Angus Mugford (45:01).
2019-07-1600 min
Around the NestWeek 15: Sunshine and RosesOn this week's Around the Nest, Jim Tarabocchia raves about the red hot Dunedin Blue Jays (1:05) while Rob Fai has the opposite to share about the Vancouver Canadians (10:50); Tyler Murray talks Nate Pearson, Logan Warmoth and the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (18:38); Zach Helton's Bluefield Blue Jays are scoring touchdowns (28:34); Adam Jaksa talks Eric Pardinho and the Lansing Lugnuts (34:04); Pat Malacaro wraps things up with a check with the Buffalo Bisons; and Jesse Goldberg-Strassler interviews Blue Jays special advisor to the GM Jason Bere (50:47).
2019-07-101h 00
Artificial Turf WarsATW Episode 148: Feeling a Bit 'NuttyJesse Goldberg-Strassler, the voice of the Lansing Lugnuts, stops by (26:45) to break down some of the prospects in the Blue Jays system with a special focus on Lansing, but also with stops at other affiliates along the way. Greg and Josh also discuss Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s incredible run at the plate and in the field, Marcus Stroman trade rumours and what does and does not make sense, Ken Giles' return to health and prominence, Rowdy's quietly incredible week, Eric Sogard's baffling continued good hitting, and various players on their way back from injury. Finally, they answer listener questions and...
2019-06-271h 05
Around the NestWeek 13, 2019: Tarabocchia TakeoverWith host Jesse Goldberg-Strassler away, Dunedin broadcaster Jim Tarabocchia takes over the hosting duties, talking Max Scherzer striking out ten after breaking his nose; the latest with the D-Jays (5:15); Bo Bichette and the red-hot Buffalo Bisons with Pat Malacaro (7:27); and key contributors, like Zach Logue, Logan Warmoth, Alberto Mineo and Santiago Espinal, for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats with Tyler Murray (14:40).
2019-06-2436 min
Around the NestWeek 12, 2019: Northwest League and Playoff BoundOn this week's show, Jay-talking around the Blue Jays' system: Jim Tarabocchia on the playoff bound Dunedin Blue Jays (:28); Pat Malacaro on Bo Bichette's return to Triple-A and Patrick Kivlehan's emergence (11:41); Tyler Zickel on the Eastern League turning to split-season play and a near no-hitter (20:09); Rob Fai previews the Vancouver Canadians' season, just underway (26:44); host Jesse Goldberg-Strassler describes Griffin Conine's latest exploits (35:21); and Lansing Lugnuts dietitian Allison Tropf discusses her role in the Minor Leagues (39:49).
2019-06-1746 min
Around the NestWeek 9, 2019: All-Star D-Jays & Cavan gets the callOn this week's Around the Nest, Jim Tarabocchia talks Dunedin's four All-Stars (1:18), Pat Malacaro previews Cavan Biggio's MLB promotion and breaks down Sean Reid-Foley's recent gem (9:17), Tyler Zickel recaps New Hampshire's dominant starting pitching (17:18), Jesse Goldberg-Strassler talks about how the recent call-ups to Lansing are fitting in (26:52), and then the pod concludes with a conversation with outfielder Reggie Pruitt, currently leading the Midwest League in steals (33:40).
2019-05-2844 minAround the NestWeek 8, 2019: Introducing... Cre FinfrockThe voices of the Blue Jays organization join host Jesse Goldberg-Strassler to share their favorite memories and moments from watching Minor League Baseball, plus the latest insights from the past week, beginning with Jim Tarabocchia in Dunedin (:52), Tyler Murray in New Hampshire (8:00), Adam Jaksa in Lansing (18:10) and a surprise appearance by Pat Malacaro in Buffalo (30:12). Then the show wraps up with an interview with Lansing reliever Cre Finfrock.
2019-05-2151 min
Around the NestWeek 5, 2019: Vladdy Has Entered the BuildingRecorded on the day of Vladimir Guerrero, Jr.'s Major League debut, the voices of the system recount their favorite stories (plus discuss Nate Pearson, Logan Warmoth and Reggie Pruitt): Dunedin's Jim Tarabocchia leads off (:35), followed by New Hampshire's Tyler Murray (11:53), Buffalo's Pat Malacaro (19:22), and Lansing's Jesse Goldberg-Strassler (26:51). The show wraps up with a conversation with Lugnuts reliever Sean Rackoski, and the obstacles he's already overcome.
2019-04-2746 min
Around the NestWeek 3, 2019: First ImpressionsOne week into the Minor League Baseball season, the voices of the Blue Jays organization break down what we've seen: Jim Tarabocchia (:45) talks Nate Pearson and all of the strikeouts in A-Adv. Dunedin; Tyler Murray (7:22) shares what it's been like to watch New Hampshire's marvelous starting pitching; Pat Malacaro (15:55) has a blast with Vladdy Jr.'s return to Buffalo; Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Adam Jaksa (21:04) share highlights from Lansing and thoughts on Jordan Groshans and Alejandro Kirk; and there's a conversation with Lansing reliever Connor Law (32:05).
2019-04-1241 min
Around the NestWeek 2, 2019: On the Eve of the SeasonThe Minor League Baseball season is about to start... so what do the voices of the Blue Jays' organization think about our rosters? Scott MacArthur drops by to talk about the big league club (:47), and then Pat Malacaro previews Buffalo (13:26), Tyler Murray talks New Hampshire (23:04), Jim Tarabocchia is pumped about Dunedin (29:56), and Jesse Goldberg-Strassler wraps it up with a look at Lansing (36:06).
2019-04-0442 min
Around the NestWeek 1, 2019: Voices of the Grapefruit LeagueFor the first time, the Blue Jays invited their affiliate broadcasters to come in to spring training and call Major League Grapefruit League action. Here are our stories, from Dunedin's Jim Tarabocchia (:55) to New Hampshire's Tyler Murray (8:36) to Buffalo's Pat Malacaro (13:48) to Vancouver's Rob Fai (19:00) to Lansing's Jesse Goldberg-Strassler (26:35).
2019-03-2731 min
Ari ShapiroA conversation with Jesse Goldberg-StrasslerMy conversation with author, broadcaster, and podcaster Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, who is known around industry circles as a versatile and multi-talented force; he’s written and published The Baseball Thesaurus, is the radio voice of The Lansing Lugnuts, and hosts the Around The Nest Podcast.
We discussed his candid take on the Josh Donaldson saga, how the front office was at cross purposes from the start, on the perception of player value when it came to Mark Shapiro’s plan for contending and rebuilding, if an $18 million dollar qualifying offer would have solved everything, whether or not Marcus Stro...
2018-09-0600 min
Shapiro's Daily ConversationsA conversation with Jesse Goldberg-StrasslerMy conversation with author, broadcaster, and podcaster Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, who is known around industry circles as a versatile and multi-talented force; he's written and published The Baseball Thesaurus, is the radio voice of The Lansing Lugnuts, and hosts the Around The Nest Podcast.We discussed his candid take on the Josh Donaldson saga, how the front office was at cross purposes from the start, on the perception of player value when it came to Mark Shapiro's plan for contending and rebuilding, if an $18 million dollar qualifying offer would have solved everything, whether or not Marcus Stroman and Aaron...
2018-09-0629 min
Around the NestWeek 19, 2018: Beisebol, Nosso Passatempo NacionalFirst-rounder Jordan Groshans arrives in Bluefield -- and Eric Pardinho throws an honest to goodness gem; plus Jesse talks about his annual re-creation broadcast, and the spotlight shines on Cavan Biggio, Ivan Castillo, Rodrigo Orozco, Samad Taylor, Chavez Young and more!
2018-08-2440 min
Toronto TodayGoldberg-Strassler: Vlady Jr is the Terminator at the PlateVoice of the Lansing Lugnuts Jesse Goldberg-Strassler joined Matt Cauz on Toronto Today to break down the development of the Jays superstar slugger Vladimir Guerrero JR., whether he's ready to play for the Blue Jays and where he may need to develop as a player.
2018-08-0100 min
Around the NestAround the Nest, Week 12, 2018: Trade TalkAround the Nest, Week 12 – Trade Talk
A-Advanced Salem Red Sox – Ben Gellman
0:43 – Who is Santiago Espinal, acquired for Steve Pearce
2:00 – The reaction in Salem to Espinal getting traded
3:22 – Ben’s Major League comps for Espinal
4:03 – Ben’s first impression of Espinal
A Lansing Lugnuts – Dante De Caria
5:50 – Overcoming adversity on the way to 50 wins
6:28 – Maximo Castillo’s keys to 16 consecutive scoreless innings
7:22 – What stands out recently? The bullpen and rotation
9:15 – The starting rotation is a true strength
Short-Season A Vancouver Canadians – Rob Fai
11:31 – The 2018 draft’s impact on Vancouver
11:50 – Griffin Conine has one of the best arms Rob’s ever seen
12:10 – Chris Bec is the millenni...
2018-06-3050 min
Play-by-PlaycastPlay-by-Playcast Ep. 102 (Jesse Goldberg-Strassler/ Lansing Lugnuts)Jesse Goldberg-Strassler is a wordsmith, the ultimate wordsmith. He's a writer who just so happens to talk on the radio, the ultimate painter with words. Jesse's passion for what he does drips off everything he says. The voice of the Lansing Lugnuts, the class-A affilate of the Toronoto Blue Jays, Jesse is also the author of two books on the language of sports (The Baseball Thesaurus and the Football Thesaurus) and the man behind the curtain on an annual old-school recreation broadcast.
2018-05-1857 min
Jays Journal Podcast on the Toronto Blue JaysJays Journal Podcast - May 15. "Baseball Gods & Mortal Men."Fans of the Toronto Blue Jays can be forgiven if they feel as though this past week has aged them considerably. In what could best be described as a journey through baseball purgatory, the franchise found itself losing a red-hot minor-league prospect to a freak injury, witnessed their elite closer placed on administrative leave, were astonishingly no-hit by a rival Canadian player who was originally drafted by them, and suffered a inevitable series loss to the best team in the American League. Join us on this episode of the Jays Journal podcast as host Ari Shapiro brings you...
2018-05-1554 min
Around the NestAround the Nest, Week 5, 2018With apologies for a spotty connection for host Jesse Goldberg-Strassler (blame Beloit internet):
The Voices of the Blue Jays' system talk about some of the lesser mentioned names this week: Dunedin's Eduard Pinto, Alberto Mineo, Tayler Saucedo and Jonathan Cheshire; New Hampshire's Jordan Romano, Zach Jackson and Harold Ramirez; Buffalo's Danny Jansen, Reese McGuire, Sam Gaviglio and Chris Rowley; and Jesse Goldberg-Strassler interviews Kevin Smith.
2018-05-1327 min
Around the NestAround the Nest, Week 4, 2018: WOOOOOOOOOOOWWThe Voices of the Blue Jays' system talk about the highlights from the past week, beginning with New Hampshire's Tyler Zickel talking Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. (1:50), Cavan Biggio (2:46) and Conor Fisk (8:18); Dunedin's Jim Tarabocchia talks Justin Dillon's Triple-A debut (11:40), Josh Donaldson's rehab (12:21), Kirby Snead (14:50) and T.J. Zeuch (15:50); Pat Malacaro talks Buffalo's PDC extension (18:51), roster upheaval (20:18) and Deck McGuire (24:29); and Jesse Goldberg-Strassler talks about Yennsy Diaz and the Lansing Lugnuts' impressive offense (27:45).
2018-05-0729 min
Around the NestAround the Nest, Week 3, 2018: Vladdy, Cavan and Mr. LargeThe Voices of the Blue Jays' system join host Jesse Goldberg-Strassler to discuss the latest action: Dunedin's Dan Venn shares his observations on D.J. Davis (1:02), Angel Perdomo (2:32), Logan Warmoth (3:34), Riley Adams (5:04) and Josh DeGraaf (7:03); Lansing's Dante De Caria discusses the Lugnuts' hot streak (8:30), Norberto Obeso's walk-off (9:23), Cullen Large (10:38), Kevin Smith (11:55) and Yennsy Diaz (12:37); New Hampshire's Tyler Zickel talks Vlad Guerrero Jr. (14:30), Cavan Biggio (15:30), Bo Bichette (18:37), Patrick Cantwell (20:58) and Conor Fisk (22:18); and Pat Malacaro interviews Ben Cherington (23:15).
2018-04-3028 min
Around the NestAround the Nest, Week 2, 2018: Play Ball, Buffalo!The Voices of the Blue Jays' system join host Jesse Goldberg-Strassler to discuss the latest action: The New Hampshire Fisher Cats' Tyler Murray muses about Lourdes Gurriel (1:26), pitching (2:42) and Vladdy Jr.'s bunt (4:52); the Dunedin Blue Jays' Jim Tarabocchia shares observations on Anthony Alford and Dalton Pompey (8:03), Nash Knight (9:03), and T.J. Zeuch (10:32); the Buffalo Bisons' Pat Malacaro talks about missing a week's worth of action (16:02) and having a second Opening Day (18:28); Lansing Lugnuts position coach Dave Pano breaks down the Single-A ballclub (20:09); and the Lugnuts' Dante De Caria talks Kevin Vicuna (23:43), three-pitch walks (24:46), and Ryan Noda and Kacy Clemens (26:27).
2018-04-2129 min
Around the NestAround the Nest, Week 1, 2018: We Missed You, TooJoin the voices of the Blue Jays' MiLB system -- Pat Malacaro (Buffalo), Jim Tarabocchia (Dunedin), Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Dante De Caria (Lansing) -- in the first show of 2018! Who was each broadcaster most excited about? Who are the biggest surprises? We're talking Deck McGuire, Yennsy Diaz, Joshua Palacios, Matt Morgan, Ryan Noda, and more!
2018-04-1626 min
Artificial Turf WarsATW Episode 96: A Lug-Nutty WeekWith the minor league season also now in full swing, Lansing Lugnuts announer, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, stops by to give listeners a preview of what to expect from some of the players in the system. He discusses the former Lansing duo of Vlad Jr. and Bo Bichette, the Blue Jays' habit of skipping top draft pick college players over Lansing and how that helps the organization, lists a few players in Lansing who are going to be on people's radar screens in the near future, and discusses some of the other players with big league bloodlines in the system. Greg and J...
2018-04-121h 01
Artificial Turf WarsATW Episode 57: A Minor(s) ImprovementJesse Goldberg-Strassler stops by to discuss the Jays minor league system with a specific focus on the loaded Lansing Lugnuts roster. He gives his views on wunderkinds Vlad Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, the phenomenon that is Bradley Jones, and gives his view on some AAA players who could help the big league club in a pinch. Greg and Josh also discuss the winning streak, the hot hitting of Kevin Pillar, Devon Travis, and Justin Smoak, the returns to health of some key Jays performers, and the defensive lapses of the most recent games. Finally, they answer listener questions and...
2017-05-171h 07
Artificial Turf WarsATW Episode 27: A Minor(s) ImprovementJesse Goldberg-Strassler of the Lansing Lugnuts stops by to discuss some of the prospects that have made their way through the affiliate this season, as well as a general look at the organizational strength in developing pitchers. Greg and Josh also discuss the return of Dioner Navarro to Toronto, the offensive explosion against the Minnesota Twins and the excellent starting pitching against Baltimore, Aaron Sanchez' dominance of righthanded hitters, Josh Donaldson's "hat trick," and the interesting ways the Jays can line up their rotation. Finally they go over September callups and answer some listener questions. Learn more abou...
2016-09-0255 min
Artificial Turf WarsATW Episode 11: A Minor (League) DetourThe voices of the minor leagues make their appearance on Artificial Turf Wars, as Jesse Goldberg-Strassler of the Lansing Lugnuts and Ben Wagner of the Buffalo Bisons stop by to discuss Andy Burns, top prospects and life at various levels of the minors. Greg, Josh, and Chris also run through the recent stories surrounding the team including the excellent starting pitching, some issues with Troy Tulowitzki's glove, hitting woes, Ryan Tepera's brief return to the club, and the bizarre way managers handle bullpens in the ninth inning. Finally the guys answer a few listener questions, look at a bizarre "shift" f...
2016-05-121h 14
Behind the MittenBTM (Episode 49): Lansing Lugnuts Show, MSU Gardens, Common GroundAmy Sherman and John Gonzalez recorded this weekend's show at Cooley Law School Stadium, home of the Lansing Lugnuts. Their season opens April 6 with the Crosstown Showdown when the Lugnuts take on the MSU baseball team.SHOW NOTES:Segment 1: They talk to Nick Grueser, General Manager at the Lansing Lugnuts and Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, radio broadcaster at the Lansing LugnutsMore info: http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t499Segment 2: Paul Starr from I'm a Beer Hound talks about the upcoming Beer Fest at the Ballpark on April 30. Tickets are on sale now. (9:20 mark)
2016-04-0439 min
Pitch TalksThe Book ClubThis week on the Pitch Talks Podcast we take a closer look at some of our favourite books on baseball. Featuring Jonah Keri (The Jonah Keri Podcast, his book ‘Up Up And Away’), Jesse Goldberg-Strassler (The Baseball Thesaurus) and John Cairney (Immaculate: The History Of Perfect Innings In Baseball) this trio were all recorded live at the Pitch Talks speakers series. Get out your reading glasses, pop in your earbuds and enjoy!
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“Mining By Midnight”, “The Show Must Be Go”, “Carefree”
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2016-03-0834 min