Explore every episode of the podcast Dirt From The Dugout
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| Part 2 | Anthony Rizzo on Joe Maddon’s Secret & Being a Good Teammate | 21 Oct 2026 | 00:27:47 | |
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil wrap up their conversation with World Series champion Anthony Rizzo, digging into the origins of the Lovable Reunion podcast he launched with David Ross for the 10th anniversary of the Cubs’ 2016 championship, and the fan stories that still give him goosebumps a decade later. Rizzo breaks down what made manager Joe Maddon so effective at building genuine relationships with players, from asking about Rizzo’s wine order to giving Javier Báez the freedom just to be himself, and names the toughest pitchers he ever faced, including Marco Estrada and a healthy Stephen Strasburg. He argues that elite changeups are an underrated skill young pitchers should prioritize over flashy breaking balls, and he shares the simplest piece of teammate advice he gives anyone entering a new clubhouse: say hello to everyone. Plus, a rapid-fire kitchen sink round covering the ball from the final out of the 2016 World Series, a behind-the-scenes Bill Murray moment on Saturday Night Live, running the Chicago Marathon, and who he’d take with the first pick in a draft of current players. Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Part 1 | Anthony Rizzo on Beating Cancer Before Beating Pitchers | 20 Oct 2026 | 00:34:55 | |
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome World Series champion and cancer survivor Anthony Rizzo, tracing his winding path from Parkland, Florida through a cancer diagnosis just one year after being drafted, two trades, and an eventual breakout in Chicago. Rizzo talks candidly about hitting his first real valley in travel ball during his junior year of high school, watching teammates like Hunter Strickland and Ryan Pressly transform from barely-throwing-90 prospects into dominant big leaguers, and why he believes today’s youth players are chasing advanced analytics before mastering the basics of fielding a ground ball or hitting a line drive off a tee. He opens up about learning from teammates and opponents alike. He credits his relationship with hitting coach Victor Rodriguez and his daily at-bat breakdowns with Eric Hinske for shaping his approach at the plate. Rizzo also reflects on how beating cancer as an 18-year-old reframed every baseball struggle that followed, teaching him to find perspective and even enjoy the grind of a slump. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Part 2 | David Cone on Catchers, David Wells & Ken Griffey Jr. | 17 Oct 2026 | 00:32:33 | |
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil wrap up their conversation with five-time World Series champion David Cone, digging into the paradox of “turning your brain off” on the mound which Cone argues the best pitchers have already done so much mental preparation that trusting your stuff in the moment just looks effortless. He opens up about why catchers, not fellow pitchers or hitters, gave him the most honest feedback throughout his career, and breaks down the delicate pitcher-catcher dynamic, including how Jorge Posada took it personally when Cone shook him off as a rookie catcher versus Joe Girardi’s total trust. Cone tells the wild story of how a locker room blowup with David Wells over a blown bullpen game turned into one of his closest friendships, setting the stage for Wells’s perfect game two weeks later, and reflects on Ken Griffey Jr. as the toughest hitter he ever faced. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Part 1 | David Cone: The Wiffle Ball Roots of a Hall of Fame Arm | 16 Oct 2026 | 00:30:24 | |
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome five-time World Series champion David Cone, one of just 55 players in MLB history to win that many rings. Cone traces his love of pitching back to backyard Wiffle ball with his brothers, where he first learned to spin a curveball while idolizing Luis Tiant’s unmistakable style during the 1975 World Series. He opens up about the mound presence and command that defined his career despite not having an overpowering frame, crediting a Little League mentor who pulled him aside as a kid and taught him how his on-mound tantrums were affecting his teammates. Cone reflects on sharing Canada’s first World Series title with the Blue Jays as a midseason “hired gun,” the emotional moment he watched Joe Torre break down after the Yankees clinched a pennant during his brother’s heart transplant, and the “blank slate” mentality he learned from Bernie Williams about staying present at the plate. Ready to save time and win more jobs? For a limited time only, our listeners get 50% OFF their first 3 months at HousecallPro.com/FOUL #ad Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content!
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| Championship Series Preview: Our Picks & MLB’s New Proposal | 09 Oct 2026 | 00:48:45 | |
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil break down a loaded League Championship Series slate, with the Brewers-Dodgers NLCS set and the Rays waiting to find out their ALCS opponent after sweeping the Yankees. Musil, drawing on his own front-office experience as a strategic advisor to the Brewers’ scouting department, explains the organizational identity that’s carried Milwaukee through a historic run, while Ravech makes the case that the Dodgers’ financial edge shows up most in a seven-game series, where star-studded depth in the rotation and bullpen becomes nearly impossible to match. The two dig into why both the Brewers and Rays have found success buying low on players other teams gave up on and debate whether having a true horse like Jacob Misiorowski or Junior Caminero changes the calculus against a Dodgers team loaded with $20-30 million players at nearly every position. They also preview the White Sox-Guardians decider and unpack MLB’s newest labor proposal, including a shortened 154-game season, seven-game Division Series, and the controversial idea of letting higher seeds choose their playoff opponents. Plus: whether it’s time for a change in the Yankees’ organization, and why neither host thinks Aaron Boone or Brian Cashman is the real problem. Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Part 2 | Adam Ottavino on the Pitching Lab That Saved His Career | 08 Oct 2026 | 00:33:46 | |
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil wrap up their conversation with 15-year MLB veteran Adam Ottavino, diving into the career-saving decision he made after a disastrous 2017 season. Ottavino tells the story of building his own pitching lab in a former shoe store in Harlem owned by his father-in-law, training alone in the middle of the night with a high-speed camera and a Rapsodo unit to rebuild his delivery and commit fully to his slider after a Dodger Stadium meltdown nearly got him sent to the minors. He traces the longer arc of learning to trust his own feel over organizational instruction, from the Cardinals trying to overhaul his delivery in the minors to finally rebuilding his entire arsenal around the slider once he reached Colorado with nothing left to lose. Ottavino also opens up about why he never wanted to stop playing, what it felt like to love even the mundane parts of being a big leaguer, and the wild story behind a Buck Showalter autographed ball sitting in his office that predicted the Yankees' 1996 World Series win. Plus, a rapid-fire kitchen sink round covering his last meal in New York City, his three desert-island artists, and the one thing he'd ban from every MLB clubhouse. Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Part 1 | Adam Ottavino on Mentors, Mistakes & Making the Majors | 06 Oct 2026 | 00:29:37 | |
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome former big-league reliever Adam Ottavino, who pitched for the Rockies, Yankees, Mets, and more over a 15-year career. Ottavino breaks down just how unhittable modern pitching has become, pointing to the explosion in repertoire size, pitch design, and sheer volume of arms hitters now face. He traces his own path from a Brooklyn kid obsessed with emulating big leaguers in Wiffle ball games to a late physical bloomer who got DH'd for as a high school freshman second baseman, through the growth spurt at 15 that finally let his skill catch up to his body. Ottavino opens up about the mentors and tough-love coaches who shaped him, the advice that convinced him to turn down signing out of high school in favor of Northeastern, and how playing up against older, more advanced competition in New York's travel ball scene toughened him for the grind ahead. Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| MLB Postseason Preview: Wild Card Picks & Predictions | 02 Oct 2026 | 00:48:12 | |
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil break down the wild card round as the 2026 postseason kicks off, naming their teams and players of the year before diving series by series. Musil goes with the Brewers as team of the year for their relentless, never-say-die style, while Ravech makes the case for the Rays and their similarly pesky, pressure-everyone approach, floating a Brewers-Rays World Series as the season's ultimate underdog story. The two debate player of the year between Jacob Misiorowski's dominant strikeout stuff and Pete Crow-Armstrong's 40-40 season, with Ravech drawing a surprising Ken Griffey Jr. comparison for PCA. From there, they preview all four wild card matchups: Braves-Phillies with Chris Sale on the mound for Atlanta, White Sox-Astros and why experience gives Houston the edge, a wide-open Yankees-Red Sox series complicated by Aaron Judge's absence and Cam Schlittler's local ties to Boston, and Padres-Cubs, where San Diego's shutdown bullpen goes up against Chicago's power and defense. Plus, a sidebar on Uecker's emotional final broadcast call and what a non-Dodgers, non-Yankees World Series would mean for MLB's ongoing salary cap debate. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Part 2 | Erik Neander's Unpaid Internship Story Will Shock You | 30 Sep 2026 | 00:28:18 | |
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil wrap up their conversation with Tampa Bay Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander, digging into the unglamorous grind behind his rise. Neander tells the story of his unpaid internship with Baseball Info Solutions, the four months he spent sleeping on a twin bed crammed into a coworker's walk-in closet, and the winter-break scramble to enroll at a random community college just to qualify for the internship stipend. He talks about why he waits as long as possible before evaluating young players, the sacrifice it takes to build a career in pro baseball, and how the Rays stay motivated year after year despite two World Series appearances and zero championships. Plus, a rapid-fire kitchen sink round covers his first day running errands for the front office, his unused nutrition and exercise degree, his favorite Joe Maddon lesson on risk-taking, and his strong feelings about olives on pizza. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Part 1 | Rays President Erik Neander on Leading Without Egos | 29 Sep 2026 | 00:33:40 | |
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil sit down with Erik Neander, president of baseball operations for the Tampa Bay Rays, on the eve of the playoffs with Tampa Bay sitting atop the American League. Neander traces his path from a Cal Ripken-loving kid growing up 20 minutes from Cooperstown to landing a Rays internship on his third or fourth attempt, and shares the leadership philosophy that's driven the organization's success: staying grounded, leading with humility, and never confusing the importance of the job with the importance of any one person in it. He digs into how Tampa Bay blends scouting and analytics without treating them as separate departments, walks through the Randy Arozarena trade as a case study in trusting your own evaluation even when it looks crazy from the outside, and opens up about how fatherhood has shaped the way he leads a large, multigenerational staff. Plus: the Ted Lasso references, the Rays' refusal to hang inspirational signs in the clubhouse, and why "wherever your feet are, be 100% in" has become a guiding principle both at work and at home. Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Part 2 | Aaron Boone on Social Media, Pressure & His 2003 Walk-Off | 24 Sep 2026 | 00:20:39 | |
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil close out their conversation with Yankees manager Aaron Boone, diving into how he handles the pressure of New York and the social media noise that comes with it, including the annual talk he gives his team every spring training about protecting themselves from it, and the lesson Giancarlo Stanton once shared with the clubhouse. Boone also revisits one of the most iconic moments in Yankees history: his walk-off home run off Tim Wakefield in Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS, from Joe Torre's on-deck advice to the Velcro batting pad that came loose mid-swing, and how his relationship with that moment has changed over the past two decades. Plus, the kitchen sink gets personal with questions like his all-time favorite non-baseball athlete, his dream dinner guests, his go-to impression of Joe Torre, and his answer to who the most valuable person in his life really is. Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Part 1 | Aaron Boone: Baseball, Brotherhood, & Building Perspective | 22 Sep 2026 | 00:34:21 | |
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome Yankees manager Aaron Boone, drawing on Ravech's decades covering Boone's playing career at ESPN and their long friendship since. Boone opens up about growing up in a baseball dynasty with his grandfather, father, and brothers all in the game, and how his family gave him room to make the journey his own rather than pushing him into it. He talks through the balance parents need to strike between support and helicoptering, why he still values kids playing multiple sports growing up (pointing to Cody Bellinger and George Lombard Jr. as examples), and what youth coaches get wrong by obsessing over swing mechanics instead of letting a kid's natural movement develop. Boone also shares the coaches who left the biggest mark on him, from his college coach Mike Gillespie to a demanding youth football coach, and reflects on what separates today's more polished, better-prepared young players from his own generation. Plus: how he coaches perspective into his players, using the 25th anniversary of 9/11 as one recent example of keeping baseball's ups and downs in proper context. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Part 2 | Jesse Cole Gets Real: $30 a Week, Foster Care & Banana Ball | 21 Sep 2026 | 00:26:17 | |
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil close out their conversation with Savannah Bananas founder Jesse Cole, and it gets personal. Jesse breaks down the rule he thinks is Banana Ball's real secret weapon, the one-point-per-inning scoring system born from a phone call with his dad after a blowout loss on the night he proposed to his wife, Emily. He opens up about the couple's near-collapse in 2016, selling their house and living off $30 a week to keep the team alive, and how that same partnership led them to become foster parents and launch the Bananas Foster nonprofit. Jesse also gets candid about the failures behind the scenes including a misspelled shipment of team t-shirts, a ticketing system that crashed at their first major league stadium game, a broadcast that went dark on ESPN, and why he sees big-league veterans like Jackie Bradley Jr. finding a second wind in banana ball. Plus: Jesse's underrated Broadway pick, his secret moonwalk skills, and who tops his list as the most valuable person in his life. Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Part 1 | Jesse Cole Shares the Secrets Behind Banana Ball's Success | 18 Sep 2026 | 00:35:06 | |
Ravvy and Justin are joined this episode by Jesse Cole, the creator of "Banana Ball" and founder of Fans First Entertainment. He's best known as the owner of the viral baseball sensation, the Savannah Bananas. Starting out as a minor league baseball general manager who wanted to make the game more exciting and engaging for fans, he created a faster-paced, highly choreographed version of baseball that now regularly sells out major stadiums across the country. In this first part of the interview, Cole talks through his "what if" approach to reinventing baseball's slow spots, his LCP (learn, change, plus) post-game review habit, and the constant idea-generation process behind the show's trick plays and performances. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content!
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| September Sports Talk with Karl Ravech & Justin Musil | 11 Sep 2026 | 00:36:04 | |
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil talk all things September. From the food to the weather, to the sports, and of course, the baseball. Nothing beats September, and this conversation captures exactly why American sports fans love this time of year. Hear Ravvy and Justin's World Series Favorite, their favorite teams to watch as the regular season comes to a close, and even which NFL teams the boys are rooting for this season! Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Part 2 | Michael King Shares Which Pitches to Master as An MLB Starter | 10 Sep 2026 | 00:34:58 | |
Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King to the show. A Rochester, New York native and Boston College product, King was a 12th-round pick who developed into a full-time starter with the Yankees before headlining the trade that sent Juan Soto to New York, and has since become one of the Padres' most reliable arms. Ravvy and Justin talk with King about his winding path to a big-league rotation, what it takes to reinvent yourself as a pitcher, and the mindset that's carried him through the ups and downs of a long MLB season. On this part, King shares the importance of mastering pitches, what facing the Yankees was like this season, and the batters he doesn't want to see in the majors. Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Part 1 | What Boston College Meant to Padres Ace Michael King | 09 Sep 2026 | 00:25:09 | |
Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King to the show. A Rochester, New York native and Boston College product, King was a 12th-round pick who developed into a full-time starter with the Yankees before headlining the trade that sent Juan Soto to New York, and has since become one of the Padres' most reliable arms. Ravvy and Justin talk with King about his winding path to a big-league rotation, what it takes to reinvent yourself as a pitcher, and the mindset that's carried him through the ups and downs of a long MLB season. In this first part of our interview with the Padres' Ace, King dives into his upbringing in the Northeast, his time at Boston College, and his advice for young athletes who want to get the most out of their sport. Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Karl Ravech Reflects On His Career at ESPN | 05 Sep 2026 | 01:02:05 | |
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Justin turns the mic around on his co-host, sitting down with Karl for a rare look back at his nearly three-decade run at ESPN. Ravvy has been one of the defining voices of baseball broadcasting since joining the network in 1996, anchoring Baseball Tonight as its longtime primary host and, most recently, calling games as the lead announcer for Sunday Night Baseball from 2022 to 2026. A Needham, Massachusetts native and Ithaca College grad, Karl got his start in local news in Binghamton before working his way up to the national stage, where he's had a courtside seat for some of the sport's biggest moments. From World Series runs, no-hitters, walk-offs, and the countless storylines in between. Ravy shares his favorite memories with his coworkers on ESPN, what being laid off has been like, stories of being in the locker room with Larry Bird, and so much more! Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Part 2 | How Shohei Ohtani Has Changed Dave Roberts' Managing Career | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:33:05 | |
Ravvy and Justin are joined this episode by Dave Roberts, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He's best known as the steady hand behind one of the most dominant runs in modern baseball, guiding the Dodgers to World Series titles in 2020, 2024, and 2025. Roberts began his career as an outfielder, playing for the Cleveland Indians, Dodgers, Red Sox, Padres, and Giants, and famously stole a pivotal base in the 2004 ALCS that sparked Boston's historic comeback. In the second part of our exclusive interview with Dave Roberts, we hear what it has been like managing Shohei Ohtani, stories about his historic steal in the 2004 ALCS, and the best piece of coaching advice he has ever gotten. Watch part one on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBqX1Dh2KsY Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Part 1 | Dave Roberts Talks Managing Accomplished MLB Superstars | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:30:03 | |
Ravvy and Justin are joined this episode by Dave Roberts, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He's best known as the steady hand behind one of the most dominant runs in modern baseball, guiding the Dodgers to World Series titles in 2020, 2024, and 2025. Roberts began his career as an outfielder, playing for the Cleveland Indians, Dodgers, Red Sox, Padres, and Giants, and famously stole a pivotal base in the 2004 ALCS that sparked Boston's historic comeback. In this first part of our exclusive interview, Doc talks about his baseball career both playing and coaching, the difference between managing young and successful managers, and how he communicates to his players. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Dave Belisle Shares What Makes the LLWS So Special | 18 Aug 2026 | 00:59:58 | |
Ravvy & Justin are joined this week by the legendary Little League World Series Manager for Cumberland, Rhode Island, Dave Belisle. His teams, which made two appearances in 2011 and 2014 at Williamsport, were both New England Champions. For 39 years (1980-2019), Dave also coached hockey alongside his father at Mount Saint Charles Academy and won 30 Rhode Island State Championships together. Dave discusses the impact his legendary 2014 speech had on his life, what his father meant to him, and the most memorable moments from his historic Little League runs. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Alex Cora Shares His Baseball Future & Best Memories | 11 Aug 2026 | 01:05:40 | |
On this episode, Justin & Ravvy are joined by former Red Sox manager and 14-Year MLB vet Alex Cora! After retiring as a player, Cora served as the bench coach for the Houston Astros when they won their first World Series title in 2017. Cora was named Boston's manager the following season, winning a franchise-best 108 games and leading the team to victory in the 2018 World Series. He is the fifth MLB manager to win the World Series in his first season and the first Puerto Rican manager of a World Series-winning team. Cora shares what his MLB future might look like, the importance of his family, and his advice for young players in an analytics-focused sport. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 4x Gold Glover & World Series Champion Eric Hosmer Joins the Dugout! | 09 Aug 2026 | 00:49:57 | |
This week, Justin & Ravvy are joined by 2015 World Series Champion and 2016 All-Star Game MVP Eric Hosmer! He played for the Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs. In the 2017 World Baseball Classic, he helped win Team USA's first gold medal in a WBC tournament and was named to the All-World Baseball Classic Team. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| All-Time Great Manager Buck Showalter Shares His Best Stories | 29 Jul 2026 | 01:00:19 | |
Ravvy and Justin are joined this episode by longtime manager and baseball legend Buck Showalter. Showalter has earned a reputation for building baseball teams into postseason contenders in short periods of time.He helped the Yankees rise from the bottom half of the AL East to first place before a players' strike prematurely ended the 1994 campaign. Under his watch, the Diamondbacks made their first-ever playoff appearance in only the second year of the team's existence. Showalter shares hilarious stories, memories with baseball legends, and so much more on this latest episode! Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Cardinals Legend Adam Wainwright Shares Stories and Memories | 22 Jul 2026 | 00:52:39 | |
This week, Ravvy and Justin are joined by all-time Cardinals great, Team USA medal winner, and renaissance man, Adam Wainwright! In his career, Wainwright won 200 games, received three All-Star selections and two Gold Glove Awards, and finished in the top three in the Cy Young Award balloting four times. With 2,202 career strikeouts, Wainwright is second to Bob Gibson (3,117) in Cardinals franchise history. Listen to "Waino" talk about his pitching tips for youth players, what his greatest baseball memory was, and so much more! Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Tim Kurkjian Dives Into Decades of Baseball Stories and Memories | 16 Jul 2026 | 00:58:58 | |
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Ravvy and Justin are joined by one of the greatest personalities in baseball, Tim Kurkjian! Kurkjian is an MLB analyst on Baseball Tonight and SportsCenter while also contributing to ESPN's website and magazine. On December 7, 2021, Kurkjian was named the recipient of the BBWAA Career Excellence Award for 2022, presented annually by the Baseball Writers' Association of America and officially awarded during induction ceremonies for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Hear Tim dive into his favorite memories working at ESPN with Ravvy, the greatest player he has ever seen live, and many stories from his prestigious career! Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Shop the 2026 All-Star collection now at the new-look FoulTerritoryShop.com! Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| David Ross Opens Up About the Most Memorable Moments of His Career | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:59:44 | |
Ravvy and Justin are joined this episode by the great David Ross. Ross played college baseball for Auburn University and the University of Florida and participated in two College World Series. Ross had two World Series wins, one with the Boston Red Sox in 2013 and the Chicago Cubs in 2016. The Cubs named him their manager prior to the 2020 season. Hear Ross talk about his time in Chicago, Boston, the amazing connections he's made, and why baseball is so much special to him! Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Rajai Davis Breaks Down 2016 Home Run and His Preparation in the MLB | 01 Jul 2026 | 00:49:14 | |
This week, Ravvy and Justin are joined by long time big leaguer, Rajai Davis. He played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, and New York Mets. He is most known for his game-tying home run against Aroldis Chapman in the eighth inning of Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, which at the time was the third-most consequential play in terms of Championship Win Probability Added. Listen to Rajai break down his famous home run, how he prepared to be his best self, and some of his favorite memories growing up in Connecticut! Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Chris Burke Details College and Professional Baseball Comparisons | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:35:11 | |
Ravvy and Justin are joined by former unanimous SEC Player of the Year and top Astros prospect, Chris Burke! Burke played baseball at the University of Tennessee, where he was named to three All-America teams. In 1999, Burke was selected as a Freshman 2nd team All-American at second base. In 2000, he was named to the All-Southeastern Conference team at second base. In 2001, Burke moved to shortstop and helped the Volunteers make an appearance in the College World Series by hitting .435 with 20 home runs and 49 stolen bases, being named to the CWS all-tournament team. Chris talks youth baseball, covering college baseball, and his MLB career in this insightful episode. Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! https://www.instagram.com/dirtfromthedugout https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569210154207 https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtfromthedugout See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Jeff Nelson Shares the Impact of Winning Four World Series | 25 Jun 2026 | 00:57:36 | |
Ravvy and Justin are joined this episode by All-Star Yankees Pitcher and MLB analyst Jeff Nelson. He had two stints with the New York Yankees, with whom he won four World Series championships. Nelson had three stints with the Seattle Mariners (1992–1995, 2001–2003 and again in 2005). He was named an All-Star in 2001. He is Seattle's all-time record holder for most games pitched (383). Nellie shares what pitchers should focus on other than velocity, favorite memories from the '95 Mariners and four rings with the Yankees, and some of the intangibles that make today's All-Star pitchers so great. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Dustin Pedroia Details the End to His Big League Career and the State of Youth Baseball | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:58:40 | |
Ravvy & Justin are joined by Dustin Pedroia. Dustin played in the major leagues for 14 years all with the Boston Red Sox. Dustin Pedroia has an extremely decorated career for an everyday second baseman including an MVP, ROTY, 2 Championships, 4 All Star nods, 4 Gold Glove awards, and a Silver Slugger. The "Laser Show" dives into the state of youth baseball, how baseball injuries are treated, and how his big league career ended. Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Dusty Baker Opens Up on Highs and Lows from Life in Baseball | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:50:25 | |
Legendary baseball manager and 2-time World Series champion Dusty Baker joins Karl Ravech and Justin Musil on this special episode of Dirt From The Dugout! Dusty opens up on his life and career in baseball, sharing stories about the most impactful people and moments along the way. He details it further in his memoir "Crossroads," available online and in stores now. Dusty talks about his World Series teams and the great teams that should have gotten there, including the 2003 Chicago Cubs. Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Jim Schlossnagle Shares Keys to Success; Talks Why He Left TCU | 27 May 2026 | 00:54:34 | |
The great college baseball coach, current Texas Longhorns head coach, and TCU legend, Jim Schlossnagle, joins Karl Ravech and Justin Musil on this edition of Dirt From The Dugout! Coach Schloss talks about his mentality and the keys to his long run of success. Along with questions from our teammates in the live chat, Schloss also answers why he decided to leave TCU after a massively successful run. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! Subscribe to the podcast! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Theo Epstein Shares Keys to Legendary Career; Talks Breaking Two Curses | 19 May 2026 | 00:56:10 | |
Legendary baseball executive, Theo Epstein, joins Karl Ravech and Justin Musil on this edition of Dirt From The Dugout! Theo opens up about his baseball background and upbringing, and the lessons he learned early that helped mold him into one of the most successful front office executives of all time. Theo also shares more insight about the Cubs' signing of veteran catcher David Ross that was recently revealed in a viral clip online. Which curse-breaking championship -- between the 2004 Red Sox and 2016 Cubs -- felt like the greater feat to him. Join our growing community today! Subscribe on YouTube! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Roger Clemens shares incredible stories from legendary career | 12 May 2026 | 00:55:12 | |
MLB legend, 354 game winner, 11-time All-Star, 2-time World Series champ, 7-time Cy Young Award winner -- the great Roger Clemens joins Karl Ravech and Justin Musil today on Dirt From The Dugout! "The Rocket" opens up about his early baseball days and how he worked his way to becoming one of the best pitchers of all time. Clemens shares stories from his playing days, including his iconic 20-strikeout game and how it almost didn't happen. He also gives some advice for young pitchers today and much more. Join our growing community today! Subscribe on YouTube! Follow our social media channels for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Team USA manager Mark DeRosa talks about the grind to the Big Leagues | 05 May 2026 | 00:49:19 | |
MLB veteran of 16 seasons and Team USA manager Mark DeRosa joins Karl Ravech and Justin Musil on episode 1 of Dirt From The Dugout! Ravvy and Justin first introduce the show and their baseball backgrounds up through how they got here with the Parent Dugout. DeRo shares his experience playing baseball as a youth, his father's impact on his growth and career, and his biggest and best advice for young players and the parents of those players. He also opens up on his time as the manager of Team USA in the WBC and some of the controversies he endured this past spring. Visit The Parent Dugout for more help in your baseball parenting journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Introducing: Dirt From The Dugout | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:01:26 | |
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