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The Black Baseball Mixtape

Black Baseball Mixtape

Black baseball insight through the lens of a hip-hop culture enthusiast.

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24:38

MLB All-Star Recap Day 1: "I met Ken Griffey Jr."

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/07/07

BBM Family, Cheats here! And I'm doing something new: I am recapping my days at MLB All-Star Week in Seattle. Today was my first day; it was a half-day due to travel, but, boy, did I get it in. And did I mention that I met Ken Griffey Jr.? If not, I met KEN GRIFFEY JR.! That story is in this episode. I also met: Cito Gaston, Bill Rhoden, Marvin Freeman, and many (many) more people. What a first day. It was like an actual family reunion. Please subscribe, rate, and review this episode. I will be

13:06

Black Baseball Mixtape Talk 037: Daz Cameron, OF,...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/07/03

Last Friday (June 30, 2023), I had the honor of being in Norfolk, VA, as the Norfolk Tided (AAA- Orioles) celebrated Negro League Night at Harbor Park. This podcast episode is extraordinary. I sat down with Daz Cameron of the Tides to talk about his career and the honor of being a member of the Tide on this particular night. Daz is a second-generation professional player. His dad, Mike Cameron, was a 16-year pro with 3 gold gloves and an all-star appearance. Daz is striking his own path after being

23:25

Black Baseball Mixtape 036: James Wood, Nats #1...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/06/30

On this Black Baseball Mixtape podcast episode, Cheats sits down with Washington Nationals' #1 prospect (MLB #6), James Wood. The Harrisburg Senators centerfielder spoke about his approach to improving his game, his early love for baseball in a house full of hoopers, his journey from Maryland to IMG (Flordia), to the draft (San Diego), and now back to his hometown club (the Nationals). It's a wild ride. James is a thoughtful student of the game. You would never know that this old soul is just 20

27:07

Black Baseball Mixtape Talk 035: Trey Lipscomb, 3B,...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/06/26

On this special episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast, Cheats sat down with Trey Lipscomb of the Harrisburg Senators. According to MLB.com, Trey is the #18 prospect in the Nationals organization. He was drafted in the 3rd round of last year's draft — after completing a stellar senior season at the University of Tennessee. On the podcast, Trey talks about his journey from a college walk-on to a professional baseball player. He's always been "a guy" everywhere he's gone, whether it was right

20:18

Black Baseball Mixtape Talk 034: Delino DeShields,...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/06/22

Cheats HERE! And on this Black Baseball Mixtape podcast episode, I sat down with a true BBM legend: Delino DeShields. DeShields is currently the Skipper of the Harrisburg Senators (AA - Washington Nationals), but we at BBM will always remember DeSheilds as one of the coldest base-stealing icons of the 90s. He ashed the high socks - he had all the swag - and the culture knew it. In our conversation, we learn the differences between playing in his day and today. We discuss Black ball players'

05:12

BBM's College World Series Players to Watch (Short)

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/06/19

Happy Juneteenth BBM Family!We're right in the middle of a fascinating College World Series. Here are a few players to watch: TCU's Tre Richardson & Austin Davis, Tennessee's Christian Scott and Christian Moore, Standford's Drew Bowser and Braden Montgomery, and LSU's Tre Morgan. The games are going on right now in Omaha. Check out these exciting players.

02:00

We Can't Have it Both Ways with Mainstream Media

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/06/16

The BBM Group Chat (on Discord) has been on fire, talking about Tim Anderson's podcast episode on The Pivot. Our very own Cheats weighs in with thoughts about Black baseball fans and media.

01:11

Flobo Flow (Short): Are You Buying Stock in the DBacks?

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/06/14

Brand New on the BBM podcast: Flobo Flow Ep. 1 - Stock Up, Stock Down: Are you buying stock in the 1st place Arizona Diamondbacks?

45:17

Black Baseball Mixtape Talk 033: David James, VP of...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/06/06

David James has spent a lifetime encouraging young men and women to "Play Ball." He is the Vice President of Baseball and Softball Development at MLB. He oversees MLB's grassroots efforts, including the Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities program, better known as RBI. On this podcast episode, David and I get into everything. I asked him about the RBI program's evolution and the path to encourage more Black and Brown kids to play baseball. I asked him about his love for the game and how it developed

00:51

Should the Yankees do a City Connect Uniform? (Short)

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/05/31

Should the Yankees do a Nike City Connect Uniform?

20:43

Black Baseball Mixtape Talk 032: Carter Williams, OF,...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/05/29

Throughout my journey of interviewing Black baseball players, I'm not often able to visit with HBCU graduates in the pro ranks. Carter Williams, 25, outfielder for the Richmond Flying Squirrels, not only plays for my hometown team but is also a graduate of North Carolina Central. On this quick podcast episode, Carter talks about his adjustment to pro baseball, adding meditation to his game (and life), and his early love for the game. The NC native is making the most of his opportunity in AA

52:04

Black Baseball Mixtape Talk 031: Shakeia Taylor,...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/05/23

Shakeia Taylor is an award-winning journalist and editor. She is a Senior Deputy Editor at the Chicago Tribune — an all-around rockstar & "Everyone's Homegirl." And she is our guest on this episode of Mixtape Talk. Shakeia has been on our guest "Dream List" since the inception of BBM. She is a passionate baseball fan and a fantastic sports and culture writer. She hosts the monthly podcast "Ballpark Figures," where she talks with some of the biggest and brightest in the game.In 2021, Shakeia won

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The Debate List: Top African-American Player: 24 & Under

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/05/12

Everyone loves a good list, right? Well, the Black Baseball Mixtape (BBM) is no different. We love to debate a great list. Debate is our thing. This is your window into the Black baseball barbershop conversation. For those who live it: You already know what it is.Who is the greatest MCs of all time: Jay-Z, BIG, Nas, Kendrick, Drake, Black Thought? There are no wrong answers — just be prepared to stand by your word.What is the best TV series: The Wire, Breaking Bad, Friday Night Lights, Vanderpump

16:43

Black Baseball Mixtape Talk 030: Get to Know Matt...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/05/04

Matt Frazier is an exciting young prospect for the Pittsburg Pirates—the left-handed hitting OF burst on the scene with a breakout season two years ago. He is now the starting centerfielder for the Altoona Curve. Cheats (BBM) sat down with Matt this week in Richmond to introduce him to the BBM community. Matt talked about playing baseball from a very young age (3), having a father who played pro ball as his mentor, and his passion for fashion. Matt is the type of player the Mixtape community should

01:01:50

Talking Oakland Baseball with Dave "Smoke" Stewart &...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/05/01

If you want to talk about Oakland baseball, you can’t get any better than Bip Roberts and Dave Stewart. These two Oakland legends were our featured guests on last night’s BBM IG Live.Please check out the conversation and subscribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape Podcast. BBM is the fastest-growing baseball podcast dedicated to highlighting Black culture within the game.#oaklandathletics#oaklandas#oaklandbaseball#blackbaseball#blackbaseballplayers6d

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Black Baseball Mixtape Talk 029: Dylan Smith (#15...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/04/24

This episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape is special. For the first time, I (Cheats) did the podcast on location at the Diamond, the home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, in Richmond, Virginia. Our featured guest is Dylan Smith, right-handed pitcher; Erie Seawolves. Dylan is the #15 prospect in the Tigers organization. He played his college ball in the SEC at the University of Alabama. He was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2021 draft. Our conversation runs the gambit. We talked about his

01:06

Black American Players in MLB Have Dropped Again...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/04/01

It's an exciting time for baseball fans. Opening Day rosters are out! With that, we can start to get an estimate as to where Black American players stand in the game. The unofficial count is approximately 43 Black American players on opening day rosters. That is only 3.6%. That number represents a drop. There are slightly more Black players in the NL (24) than AL (19). Most Black positions players are starters. Eight teams have 0 Black American players on their active opening-day roster. There are

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Black Baseball Mixtape Talk 028: Steve Friend,...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/03/26

Steve Friend had a dream of making it to the major leagues. He worked hard through high school, went the JUCO route, landed at a D1 program, and ultimately made it to pro baseball. But all of his hard work and talent did not get him to the major leagues; as a player. Steve made it to MLB as an entrepreneur through his company Steelo. Sports. When a Steelo glove broke into the majors, Steelo became the first Black-owned glove company ever worn in MLB. (Steelo was also the first Black-owned glove worn

54:39

Black Baseball Mixtape Talk 027: Curtis Granderson,...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/03/22

Former MLB 3X all-star Curtis Granderson may be the busiest man in baseball. He is the Board Chairman of the Players Alliance, a TBS analyst, a founder of his non-profit (Grand Kids), a business investor, and the list goes on and on. All the while, he has maintained his reputation of being one of baseball's most excellent ambassadors, a reputation built on four Marvin Miller Man of the Year awards and a Roberto Clemente Man of the Year award, all for community contributions. Curtis played for 16

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Mixtape Talk 026: Bob Kendrick, President of the...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/03/18

On this episode of the BBM podcast, Cheats welcomes Bob Kendricks, the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and one of baseball's most excellent ambassadors and storytellers. President Kendrick has led the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to groundbreaking accomplishments since he assumed the role in 2011, including overseeing the centennial celebration of the Negro Leagues, the overdue integration of Negro League statistics within Major League Baseball, and, most recently, collaborations

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