The D1Baseball Podcast

Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, Joe Healy | D1Baseball
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The D1Baseball Podcast is your home for college baseball news, analysis, rankings, and breaking stories — all from the trusted experts at D1Baseball. Hosted by Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, and Joe Healy, the show delivers year-round coverage of the NCAA baseball landscape. Each week, we break down the biggest storylines across the SEC, ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, and Mid-Major baseball, including Top 25 movement, transfer portal updates, Regional & CWS projections, coaching news, player development, and in-depth interviews with the sport’s most influential voices. Whether you’re locked in on your favorite team or want a national perspective on the Road to Omaha, The D1Baseball Podcast is the definitive source for college baseball fans. Follow now if you love college baseball! Presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors

  1. Embracing Volatility In The Rankings Process [D1 Daily]

    12 HRS AGO

    Embracing Volatility In The Rankings Process [D1 Daily]

    On this episode of the D1 Daily podcast, Burkie addresses the alleged hypocrisy in his identifying a "predicted" player of the year candidate (Ace Reese). The guys also discuss the natural tension in adjusting (or not adjusting) early-season rankings for teams like Auburn, Mississippi State, and Vanderbilt. Finally, Kole Klecker of Arizona State is discussed among several "Hey Now" moments. 00:39 - Welcome Back 05:05 - Roons' Fence-Straddling Strategy 07:42 - Midweek 'Hey Now' Spotlight 10:10 - More Midweek 'Hey Now's' 12:17 - Rankings Volatility vs. 'Poll Mechanics': How Much Should Week 1 Matter? 15:28 - Early-Season Re-Ranking Examples 18:01 - So Should We Be More Aggressive With Our Early-Season Takes? 19:46 - Vanderbilt Weekend Takeaways 21:07 - Tennessee Reality Check 24:24 - "Real Dude" Alerts On Our Radar 26:32 - ACC & Poll Mechanics 28:10 - Florida's Kyle Jones Is Back 29:14 - A Look At Arizona State's Landon Hairston 32:34 - Big 12 Reassessment: Maybe It's Top-Heavy? 33:27 - Why College Baseball Hooks Fans 35:25 - Closing Thoughts D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com. Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! SUBSCRIBE Apple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-Apple Spotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9Dq YouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-sub See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    36 min
  2. Previewing The 2026 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series [Weekend 2] With The Six Head Coaches

    1D AGO

    Previewing The 2026 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series [Weekend 2] With The Six Head Coaches

    With the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series [Weekend 2] coming up this weekend, the D1Baseball staff sat down with each of the six coaches playing at Globe Life Field in Arlington this weekend to preview their teams. 00:39 Butch Thompson - Auburn 12:48 Dan McDonnell - Louisville 22:50 Link Jarrett - Florida State 39:54 Will Bolt - Nebraska 48:39 Tracy Smith - Michigan Unfortunately we had a lot of audio issues with Kansas State's head coach Pete Hughes. You can still watch what we were able to get from the interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrCChWFlo4M College baseball fans kick off the 2026 season at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers, with three straight weekends of elite matchups, college baseball's premier early-season tournaments. Returned to Arlington for a sixth straight year, featuring the Shrin. Children's College Showdown, February 13th to the 15th, the Amee Bank College Baseball Series. February 20th to the 22nd and February 27th to March 2nd. This year's lineup is the biggest yet with 20 of the top programs in the country set to take the field. That includes 15 teams that participated in the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament. Become a college baseball VIP with Home Plate Reserve tickets. This premium offering features reserve seating behind home plate reserve parking. Early entry, a souvenir hat and cup, and more tickets are on sale now https://www.collegebaseballseries.com. Use the code D1Baseball at checkout for 20% off your purchase of general admission tickets. Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! SUBSCRIBE Apple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-Apple Spotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9Dq YouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-sub See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    56 min
  3. Week 1 Takeaways, "Hey Nows" and "Real Dudes" [D1 Daily]

    2D AGO

    Week 1 Takeaways, "Hey Nows" and "Real Dudes" [D1 Daily]

    Burkie and Roons react to the opening weekend of the 2026 college baseball season. Their big takeaways include Southern Miss’ comeback series with UC Santa Barbara, Oklahoma’s strong showing at Globe Life, and the high-end feel of TCU vs. Arkansas, while noting Mississippi State and Florida looked unsettled early despite rebounding results. In a “low oxygen” check, they flag early struggles for Big 12 programs like Texas Tech, Arizona, and Oklahoma State, while highlighting TCU and West Virginia’s strong starts. “Hey now” moments include Jackson Nystrom’s return to start for San Francisco after a cancer diagnosis, huge crowds (including Arkansas–TCU over 20,000), La Salle’s reinstated program going 3–0, standout small-school performances, Michigan going 3–0 in Surprise, and Tyce Armstrong hitting three grand slams in one game. Their “real dudes” discussion spotlights Dee Kennedy’s monster weekend, Arkansas' Damian Ruiz reaching base 11 straight times, and Cam Johnson's six strong innings with 11 strikeouts. 00:00 Welcome back! 03:20 Top Weekend Takeaways: USM vs UCSB thriller + Oklahoma’s statement at Globe Life 04:41 TCU vs Arkansas: Felt Like June 06:31 Early Nerves? Mississippi State & Florida 08:48 Low Oxygen Zone: Louisville & Arizona 11:44 Big 12 Under The Microscope 15:11 Week 1's ‘Hey Now’ Moments 17:50 cold-weather teams shine + Michigan’s 3–0 "surprise" weekend 19:52 Georgia's Kenny Ishikawa & UCSB’s Jackson Flora 24:05 Three Grand Slams?! Armstrong’s Historic Day (Hey Now Moment) 25:28 Real Dudes Candidates: Dee Kennedy + Damian Ruiz 27:35 More Weekend Standouts: Tennessee, Kentucky, Wazzu, Vandy, Navy & Georgia Tech 30:49 Aggies & Cavs Loud Early 32:41 Burkie's "Real Dude" of the Weekend 34:00 Putting a Bow on Dee Kennedy 35:44 Roons' "Real Dude" of the Weekend 37:36 Final Notes & Sign-Off: Changeups, Mid-Majors Shoutouts, and Closing Thoughts D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com. Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! SUBSCRIBE Apple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-Apple Spotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9Dq YouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-sub See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    39 min
  4. Week One Recap

    3D AGO

    Week One Recap

    On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy and Aaron Fitt recap week one around college baseball. They discuss the happenings at the tournament at Globe Life Field, headlined by Oklahoma's impressive 3-0 showing, the marquee mid-major series between UC Santa Barbara and Southern Miss and much more. 00:00 Official Sponsor Spotlight: Coffee for the Road to Omaha 00:39 Podcast Kickoff: Skeleton Crew, New Sunday-Night Recording Time 02:34 Globe Life Tournament Recap: Oklahoma’s 3–0 Statement 03:41 Sooners’ Pitching Breakout: Cam Johnson & LJ Mercurius Lead the Way 06:15 Oklahoma’s Lineup Identity: Chaos Offense with More Physicality 08:40 TCU Takeaways: Dangerous Bats, Pitching Questions, and Noah Franco’s Slider 10:17 Vanderbilt’s Weird 1–2 Weekend: Nine Homers, Still Losing 14:47 Arkansas 2–1 Review + Oklahoma State/Texas Tech Struggles and the Box Score Software Mess 19:23 Next Stop Hattiesburg: Southern Miss vs UCSB Series Setup 20:38 UCSB Impressions: Athletic Lineup and Jackson Flora’s Draft-Ready Arsenal 25:36 Why Southern Miss looks like a Regional Host Contender 26:56 Credit to West Coast teams for traveling: UCSB & Cal Poly scheduling talk 28:11 Cal Poly’s offensive identity: grinders, contact, and pressure baseball 33:11 Weekend in Lafayette: Louisiana vs. Missouri State thriller + Cajuns freshmen 35:45 Rapid-fire weekend results: Arizona tournaments, upsets, and surprises 38:47 What stood out: Xavier at ECU, Spartans stun Cardinals, and early-season context 42:24 Big risers: Kansas State & Michigan buzz 46:31 Wrap-up & Upcoming Shows The D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com. D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    47 min
  5. In-Season Rituals [D1 Daily]

    6D AGO

    In-Season Rituals [D1 Daily]

    On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss their in-season rituals. These included using the lineup tab on the D1Baseball.com team pages, Joe Healy's Weekend Waypoints show, and the D1 Digest piece that comes out on weekend mornings. Then they looked ahead to opening weekend and the intriguing tournaments in Surprise, Arizona, and at Globe Life Field. Burkie wrapped with thoughts on what we could learn from Florida, Mississippi State, and Tennessee this weekend. 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Welcome to the D1 Daily 03:45 Opening Weekend Preview and Routines 04:11 Box Scores and Game Prep 09:34 Mid-Major Coverage and Social Media 14:20 Wheels YouTube Channel 15:56 Advanced Stats and Game Prep Tools 20:18 D1 Digest and Weekend Previews 22:14 Key Players to Watch 22:51 Opening Weekend Tournaments and Matchups 26:06 Bold Predictions and Breakout Stars 28:58 Final Thoughts and Segment Sponsors 29:55 College Baseball Tournaments at Globe Life Field D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere, and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com. Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! SUBSCRIBE Apple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-Apple Spotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9Dq YouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-sub See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    31 min
  6. 2026 Opening Weekend Preview

    6D AGO

    2026 Opening Weekend Preview

    On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Joe Healy, and Aaron Fitt are joined by Bradley Smart ahead of DI College Baseball’s opening weekend.  00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:39 Podcast Kickoff and Acknowledgements 01:26 Condolences and Team Introductions 03:02 Discussion on Baseball Game Preparations 10:44 Bradley's Puerto Rico Coverage 12:27 ACC Teams and Players to Watch 17:48 Globe Life Tournament Preview 25:40 Arizona Tournaments Overview 29:19 A Day at the Batting Cage 29:52 Arizona Teams and Opening Day Intrigue 31:50 Iowa's Early Season Struggles 33:40 Excitement Around Michigan and Oregon State 35:15 Regional Matchups to Watch 36:52 Spotlight on Santa Barbara vs. USM 45:52 SEC Series Highlights 50:56 Weekend Food Plans and Final Thoughts The D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com. D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    58 min
  7. Updated 2026 MLB Draft College Prospect Rankings

    FEB 12

    Updated 2026 MLB Draft College Prospect Rankings

    On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney and Aaron Fitt are joined by David Seifert to discuss D1's updated college prospect rankings for the 2026 MLB Draft.  00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome 00:09 Generational Talents and Guest Introduction 01:12 Discussion on College Shortstops 03:36 Top College Shortstop Prospects 05:13 Beyond the Top Three Shortstops 06:31 In-Depth Analysis of Shortstop Prospects 13:02 Evaluating College Hitters 13:15 Top College Hitters and Their Profiles 17:19 Comparing Top Hitters and Final Thoughts 19:32 Potential Helium Picks: Catchers and Pitchers 20:27 Top College Catchers and Pitchers on the Rise 21:22 Spotlight on Blake Morningstar and Other Top Arms 24:36 The Debate on Converting Relievers to Starters 28:42 Sleeper Picks and Personal Favorites 35:06 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts The D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com. D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    39 min

  8. FEB 11

    Talking with the 6 Head Coaches in the STACKED Shriners Children’s College Showdown Field

    With the Shriners Children's College Showdown coming up this weekend, the D1Baseball staff sat down with each of the six coaches playing at Globe Life Field in Arlington this weekend to preview their teams. 01:02 Dave Van Horn - Arkansas 11:31 Skip Johnson - Oklahoma 22:50 Josh Holliday - Oklahoma State 39:54 Kirk Saarloos - TCU 48:39 Tim Tadlock - Texas Tech 56:13 Tim Corbin - Vanderbilt College baseball fans kick off the 2026 season at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers, with three straight weekends of elite matchups, college baseball's premier early-season tournaments. Returned to Arlington for a sixth straight year, featuring the Shrin. Children's College Showdown, February 13th to the 15th, the Amee Bank College Baseball Series. February 20th to the 22nd and February 27th to March 2nd. This year's lineup is the biggest yet with 20 of the top programs in the country set to take the field. That includes 15 teams that participated in the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament. Become a college baseball VIP with Home Plate Reserve tickets. This premium offering features reserve seating behind home plate reserve parking. Early entry, a souvenir hat and cup, and more tickets are on sale now https://www.collegebaseballseries.com. Use the code D1Baseball at checkout for 20% off your purchase of general admission tickets. Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! SUBSCRIBE Apple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-Apple Spotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9Dq YouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-sub See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The D1Baseball Podcast is your home for college baseball news, analysis, rankings, and breaking stories — all from the trusted experts at D1Baseball. Hosted by Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, and Joe Healy, the show delivers year-round coverage of the NCAA baseball landscape. Each week, we break down the biggest storylines across the SEC, ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, and Mid-Major baseball, including Top 25 movement, transfer portal updates, Regional & CWS projections, coaching news, player development, and in-depth interviews with the sport’s most influential voices. Whether you’re locked in on your favorite team or want a national perspective on the Road to Omaha, The D1Baseball Podcast is the definitive source for college baseball fans. Follow now if you love college baseball! Presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors

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  • Creator
    Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, Joe Healy | D1Baseball
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    334
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © D1Baseball Holdings, Inc.
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    The D1Baseball Podcast

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