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. Low Oxygen Zone: Origin, Definition, and Current Cases [D1 Daily]

    9 HR AGO

    Low Oxygen Zone: Origin, Definition, and Current Cases [D1 Daily]

    On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons share personal accounts of teams who spent time in the low oxygen zone. They also discussed where Arizona, Coastal Carolina, TCU, and Louisville stand after the first two weekends. They finished with a quick examination of Oregon State, UCLA, and Tennessee. 00:00 Welcome 01:03 Going [More] Daily Plan 02:04 Fan Tweet Shoutouts 02:48 Low Oxygen Explained 05:27 Big League Low Oxygen 11:10 Arizona State Low Oxygen Years 15:54 Meter Teams Intro 17:11 Coastal Injury Alarm 19:47 Louisville Pressure Check 25:05 Arizona Offense Crisis 27:18 Low Oxygen Meter 30:15 TCU Rollercoaster 36:05 Watch List Teams 39:11 UCLA Gauntlet Weekend 39:40 Quick Hitting Stats Debate 40:44 Wrap Up -- Next Week 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.

    41 min
  2. Previewing The 2026 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series [Weekend 3] With The Six Head Coaches

    21 HR AGO

    Previewing The 2026 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series [Weekend 3] With The Six Head Coaches

    With the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series [Weekend 3] coming up this weekend, the D1Baseball staff sat down with each of the six coaches playing at Globe Life Field in Arlington to preview their teams. 00:00 Tennessee's Josh Elander 9:54 Virginia Tech's John Szefc 24:10 Texas A&M's Michael Earley 32:41 Arizona State's Willie Bloomquist 44:25 Mississippi State's Brian O'Connor 52:45 UCLA's John Savage 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.

    1h 2m
  3. Kent State's Jeff Duncan, D1Baseball's Burke Granger [Sidearm Delivery]

    1 DAY AGO

    Kent State's Jeff Duncan, D1Baseball's Burke Granger [Sidearm Delivery]

    The architect of one of the biggest series wins to date this season, Kent State head coach Jeff Duncan, joins the show after his Golden Flashes went into Knoxville and took a series and nearly a sweep of a top-15 Tennessee team. He talks about the team's early-season success and how the trip to LSU for a midweek game helped propel his squad past the Volunteers. He also discusses the impact of the Flashes' defensive prowess up the middle and how a fall workout has become a rallying cry for his players. Later, we’ll have D1Baseball Midwest analyst Burke Granger joining the show to talk about the Flashes and the sustainability of their early-season success. 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.

    45 min
  4. Week 2: “Real Dudes” & “Hey Nows” with Aaron Fitt [D1 Daily]

    2 DAYS AGO

    Week 2: “Real Dudes” & “Hey Nows” with Aaron Fitt [D1 Daily]

    On this episode of the D1 Daily, Aaron Fitt joins Burkie and Roons to review "Real Dudes" and "Hey Now" moments from the second weekend of the season. Westin Boyle (Purdue), Will Gasparino (UCLA), Braden Burress (East Carolina), and "Monster" Milam (LSU) were among the names mentioned. Dax Whitney's (Oregon State) historic performance was discussed and Aaron's coining of the phrase D1 "Almost" Daily provided a belly laugh. 00:00 Welcome Back 03:32 Real-Time Production Meeting: Hey Now vs. Big Picture 04:48 Round Rock Classic: The Return of the Push Bunt 09:42 "Hey Now" UTSA: Sweeping Dallas Baptist 11:41 1300 Wins Club: Elliott Avent & the Coaching Mount Rushmore 14:25 NC State Watch + [Another] Preseason Awards Rant 15:45 Rapid-Fire "Hey Nows" 16:48 "Real Dudes" Spotlight: Purdue's Westin Boyle & LSU's Steven Milam 19:25 "Real Dudes" from ECU-UNC: Braden Burress & Grady Lenahan 22:12 No. 1 – UCLA 23:37 Miami's Dylan Dubovik goes 9-for-11 26:20 Kent State & Sawyer Solitaria spotlight 29:29 Dax Whitney Is THAT GUY 32:55 30-HR Threats, Auburn's Week, LJ Cormier 36:00 Closing Thanks 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.

    37 min
  5. Week Two Reaction

    3 DAYS AGO

    Week Two Reaction

    On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt recap week two around college baseball. They discuss their takeaways from the Round Rock Classic, headlined by Oregon State's Dax Whitney, #1 UCLA's dominating series win over TCU, and more. 00:00 Omaha Fuel: Coffee Sponsor Kickoff (Kiersten Coffee Ad) 00:39 Podcast Intro: Weekend 2 Reacts with Rooney, Fitt & Rogers 01:18 Press Box Culture: The Fresca Tracker Returns 02:10 UCLA’s Loud Weekend: Power Surge vs TCU 03:40 LSU Looks Like LSU: Jax Classic Dominance & Lineup Depth 05:35 Texas Checks Every Box: Sweeping Michigan State 07:09 Auburn’s Statement + Louisville Concerns 10:44 Kent State Stuns Tennessee: How Real Are the Golden Flashes? 14:31 ECU vs North Carolina: Blowouts, a Tie, and Standout Arms/Bats 17:19 East Carolina’s bounce-back + freshman arms to watch 18:07 Round Rock Classic recap begins: Purdue’s pesky lineup & Westin Boyle buzz 19:30 Southern Miss wins it: Gray Harris breakout and lineup standouts 20:36 Oregon State at Round Rock: Dax Whitney dominance vs. real offensive concerns 24:46 Whitney hype train: 2027 No. 1 prospect talk 26:50 Other weekend series that mattered: UTSA sweeps DBU, Cal over UC Irvine, UConn vs Arizona 29:26 Conference temperature check: Big 12 wobbly, Big 10 surging early 32:40 Final thoughts, shoutouts, and signing off after Weekend 2 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! 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.

    33 min
  6. Weekend 2 Preview

    6 DAYS AGO

    Weekend 2 Preview

    On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy, Kendall Rogers, and Mark Etheridge are joined by Bradley Smart ahead of weekend two in college baseball. 00:00 Official Sponsor: Omaha Fuel Coffee (Kiersten Coffee Ad) 00:39 Podcast Intro + Week 2 Preview Setup 01:49 Winter Olympics Tangent: Which Event Would You Compete In? 04:21 Hockey Talk + Rockets Memorabilia & Logo Debate 06:48 Weather, Moving the Season Back & Opening Weekend Crowds 08:36 Tournament Preview: Amegy Bank College Baseball Series 09:17 Auburn Deep Dive: Offensive Woes vs. Pitching Surprise 12:17 Who Pops in the Field? K-State Buzz, Louisville Arms, FSU Rotation Questions 18:46 Jax College Baseball Classic Preview: LSU–Notre Dame–Indiana–UCF 19:04 LSU Notes: Jake Brown Breakout + Guidry as a Late-Inning Weapon 23:50 Notre Dame & UCF Storylines: New Bats, Freshman Arms, and the Miami 13-Inning Gut Punch 29:09 Marquee weekend series: TCU at UCLA 32:47 UCLA spotlight: Roch Cholowsky, Will Gasparino & Angel Cervantes’ role 35:38 Round Rock Classic preview: Oregon State’s offense vs elite arms 36:56 Southern Miss & Baylor breakdowns 41:07 Under-the-radar series to watch + everyone’s picks 49:18 Quick-hit matchups: UConn–Arizona, DBU–UTSA, Xavier–Arkansas, more 55:52 Final thoughts, jokes, sponsor thanks & sign-off 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! 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.

    57 min
  7. Embracing Volatility In The Rankings Process [D1 Daily]

    19 FEB

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

    18 FEB

    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
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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
    340
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © D1Baseball Holdings, Inc.
  • Show Website
    The D1Baseball Podcast

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