The D1Baseball Podcast

• Head Coach Interviews - Previewing The 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series (WE 2)

  Ahead of the first weekend of the 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field, D1Baseball sat down with the four head coaches to discuss their teams, the preseason/early season, and their excitement for this weekend's tournament! 00:00 TCU's Kirk Saarloos09:06 Kansas State's Pete Hughes19:25 Michigan's Tracy Smith30:08 Arkansas' Dave Van HornLearn more about the 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series: https://globelifefield.com/d1baseball  The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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• B1G, Baseball, and Beyond

  In this inaugural episode of the B1G, Baseball and Beyond Podcast, hosted by Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert, the duo delve into the Midwest college baseball scene with expert insights and passion. They discuss the Top 25 rankings and seasonal outlook for notable teams such as Michigan, Penn State, Nebraska, and others in the Big Ten Conference. Highlights from the episode include a detailed analysis of players and coaches, standout performances from the opening weekend, and future matchups.The guys emphasize the talent and depth within Midwest baseball programs, hoping to use this platform moving forward to showcase the often-overlooked region. Burke and Patrick also give a preview of upcoming games and share their excitement for the 2025 season.00:00 Welcome to B1G, Baseball, and Beyond01:01 The Vision for Big Baseball and Beyond01:56 Player-Centric Coverage and Midwest Advocacy03:44 Challenges and Opportunities for Big Ten Teams05:49 Michigan and Penn State's Strong Start13:37 Nebraska's Potential and Early Performance16:30 UCLA's Youthful Talent and Strong Start19:49 Insights from Coach Savage20:12 Big Ten Weekend Recap21:19 Midwest Teams to Watch22:06 Xavier's Challenging Schedule24:15 Michigan State's Strong Start33:31 Cincinnati's Impressive Performance38:10 Upcoming Weekend Preview40:11 Closing Remarks and Future Plans The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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• Sidearm Delivery - Wake Forest's Tom Walter, ACC Baseball Etc's Daron Vaught

  Wake Forest head coach Tom Walter joins the show to discuss the new-look Demon Deacons and how they went about reconstructing the roster with a Moneyball approach of filling holes after seeing several players selected in the draft, including three players taken in the top 10 picks. Later in the episode, ACC, Etc. host Daron Vaught joins to talk Wake Forest, transfer classes and all things Atlantic Coast Conference. He also gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at putting together the "Rintaro" narrative podcast series about Stanford and Japanese superstar Rintaro Sasaki. The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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• 2025 Opening Weekend Reactions

  On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers and Bradley Smart take a look back at the Opening Weekend of the 2025 season. Kendall also shares his in-person observations from the Shriners Children's College Showdown at Globe Life Field.00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout01:01 Weekend Recap: Arizona's Struggles and Cincinnati's Rise05:07 Duke vs. Cincinnati: A Closer Look09:28 Vanderbilt's Promising Start and Concerns17:07 Surprises and Concerns: Oklahoma State and Clemson22:35 Arizona Baseball Weekend Highlights26:06 Texas Shriners Children's College Showdown Recap33:09 ACC Teams' Performance Overview36:39 Mid-Major Shoutouts and Final Thoughts The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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• 2025 Bold Predictions

  On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, Joe Healy, Bradley Smart and Jack DeLongchamps go through their bold predictions for the 2025 season. The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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