Breaking Bats Not For Long Media

This week, Justin is first joined by Ryan Ripken to talk:
 
Alex Verdugo to the Yankees (1:41 - 5:01)
Yankees and Juan Soto (5:02 - 11:22)
2018 Nats vs. 2023 Padres (11:23 - 16:01)
Orioles rumors (16:02 - 21:50)
Jarred Kelenic to the Braves (21:51 - 29:14)
Jackson Chourio contract (29:15 - 36:13)
John Brazer interview starts at 36:15
Director of Fun & Games (36:37 - 43:53)
Celebrity stories (43:54 - 54:19)
Player stories (54:48 - 58:46)
Bryce Harper & playing in Philly (58:47 - 1:07:33)
Working in sports (1:07:34 - 1:12:12)
2024 Phillies (1:12:13 - 1:14:34)
 
Sponsors-
 
The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats:
The Original Fudge Kitchen
Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country.
https://fudgekitchens.com/
 
Few Will Hunt
Restoring the dignity of hard work by physically and mentally outfitting the world's hardest workers.
https://fewwillhunt.com/ 
 
Zero Negative
Zero Negative inspires and empowers individuals to finda positive message in everything they do, every time.
https://www.zeronegative.com/ 
 
Presented by Not For Long Media
https://www.notforlongmedia.com/
 
Music Credit:
Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure
Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin is joined by 8-year MLB veteran pitcher, Dan Straily. They discuss:
 
Advice to former self (3:38 - 8:23)
MLB draft (8:24 - 11:39)
Oakland A's talk (11:40 - 18:04)
Pitching without high velocity (18:05 - 28:44)
Joey Votto stories (29:13 - 38:33)
Journeyman Podcast (38:34 - 44:06)
 
Sponsors-
 
The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats:
The Original Fudge Kitchen
Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country.
https://fudgekitchens.com/
 
Few Will Hunt
Restoring the dignity of hard work by physically and mentally outfitting the world's hardest workers.
https://fewwillhunt.com/ 
 
Zero Negative
Zero Negative inspires and empowers individuals to finda positive message in everything they do, every time.
https://www.zeronegative.com/ 
 
Presented by Not For Long Media
https://www.notforlongmedia.com/
 
Music Credit:
Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure
Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure

This week, Justin and Ryan Ripken discuss:
 
What we are thankful for in baseball (3:23 - 7:25)
Kyle Gibson to the Cardinals (7:26 - 12:06)
Aaron Nola back to the Phillies (12:07 - 18:26)
Max Scherzer, the pitch clock & the running game (18:27 - 29:14)
Zack Britton retires (29:15 - 35:38)
Platoon bats (35:39 - 39:26)
Blue Jays offseason (39:27 - 43:38)
Hall of Fame talk (43:39 - 48:22)
 
Sponsors-
 
The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats:
The Original Fudge Kitchen
Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country.
https://fudgekitchens.com/
 
Few Will Hunt
Restoring the dignity of hard work by physically and mentally outfitting the world's hardest workers.
https://fewwillhunt.com/ 
 
Zero Negative
Zero Negative inspires and empowers individuals to finda positive message in everything they do, every time.
https://www.zeronegative.com/ 
 
Presented by Not For Long Media
https://www.notforlongmedia.com/
 
Music Credit:
Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure
Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure
 

This week, Justin and Kait are joined by Orioles first baseman Ryan O'Hearn. They talk about:
 
Ryan's college baseball at Sam Houston State (2:42 - 6:58)
Ryan and Brian (6:59 - 8:27)
Playing in the minor leagues (8:28 - 13:49)
Ryan talks hitting (13:50 - 18:25)
Pinch hitting (18:26 - 22:14)
Ryan's swing (22:15 - 28:41)
2023 Orioles (29:10 - 41:17)
Offseason plans (41:18 - 46:28)
Rapid fire (46:29 - 56:01)
 
Sponsors-
 
The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats:
The Original Fudge Kitchen
Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country.
https://fudgekitchens.com/
 
Shoreboy Clothing Company
Life Down The Shore
https://shoreboy.co/
 
Few Will Hunt
Restoring the dignity of hard work by physically and mentally outfitting the world's hardest workers.
https://fewwillhunt.com/ 
 
Zero Negative
Zero Negative inspires and empowers individuals to finda positive message in everything they do, every time.
https://www.zeronegative.com/ 
 
Presented by Not For Long Media
https://www.notforlongmedia.com/
 
Music Credit:
Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure
Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure
 

This week, Justin is joined by 2x recurring guest, Senior Writer for The Athletic covering the Reds, C. Trent Rosecrans. Justin and Trent talk:
 
Reds declining Joey Votto's option & Joey's future (2:15 - 22:50)
John Sadak's calls (22:51 - 26:21)
Joey Votto's HOF candidacy (27:00 - 30:58)
MLB HOF talk (30:59 - 39:37)
Reds rumors (39:38 - 44:30)
Craig Counsell to the Cubs (44:31 - 46:56)
Ken Griffey Jr. talk (46:57 - 49:57)
 
Sponsors-
 
The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats:
The Original Fudge Kitchen
Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country.
https://fudgekitchens.com/
 
Shoreboy Clothing Company
Life Down The Shore
https://shoreboy.co/
 
Few Will Hunt
Restoring the dignity of hard work by physically and mentally outfitting the world's hardest workers.
https://fewwillhunt.com/ 
 
Presented by Not For Long Media
https://www.notforlongmedia.com/
 
Music Credit:
Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure
Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure
 

This week, Justin and Kait talk-
 
Kait's World Series trip & Halloween (0:33 - 17:06)
World Series Ratings (20:16 - 26:51)
Bullpen game (26:52 - 33:23)
Corey Seager (33:24 - 40:08)
Max Scherzer's future (40:36 - 46:30)
Best/worst of the week (46:31 - 54:56)
Offseason primer (54:57 - 1:14:06)
 
Sponsors-
 
The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats:
The Original Fudge Kitchen
Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country.
https://fudgekitchens.com/
 
Shoreboy Clothing Company
Life Down The Shore
https://shoreboy.co/
 
Few Will Hunt
Restoring the dignity of hard work by physically and mentally outfitting the world's hardest workers.
https://fewwillhunt.com/ 
 
Presented by Not For Long Media
https://www.notforlongmedia.com/
 
Music Credit:
Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure
Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure