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BaseballBiz On Deck

@TheBaseballBiz

We cover the Business of Baseball, its history and how it operates. Interviews with Players, Agents, Owners, Scouts, Umpires, MLB, MLBPA, Major League, Minor League Sports Analysis. Music - Rocking Forward by XTaKeRux.

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32:32

LLWS Baseball & Music In West Tampa w/ Mike Baluja

BaseballBiz On Deck ·

2025/08/20

Mark welcomes guest Mike Baluja, who Mark calls, Mr. West Tampa”Baluja businessman, songwriter, and baseball historian.Conversation centers on the Little League World Series and the rich baseball history of West Tampa.The Alessi Bakers baseball team & Joe MagadanThe rise and changes of West Tampa Little League since the 1960s.Community roots in immigrant cigar families and neighborhood culture.Legendary players from the area, including Lou Piniella, Tony La Russa, Tino Martinez, Luis Gonz...

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49:26

LLWS, Tampa Bay Rays Player Development, & Winter...

BaseballBiz On Deck ·

2025/08/14

Wild Florida weather playing baseball during Hurricane season.Shane McClanahan injury – look back at his original early playoff usage, and comparisons to Mark Prior’s career.Pitching depth – AAA arms, Forrest Whitley & Brian Van Bell, as possible support for the Rays’ future.Late season debuts can create high-stakes stress for pitchers.Little League World Series - Lake Mary, FL’s recent run, and the emotional intensity for young athletes.LLWS Youth Baseball - Maria Pepe & standout pla...

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49:40

RaysUp - Fortes & Jax shine - Caminero kills it &...

BaseballBiz On Deck ·

2025/08/07

Tampa Bay Rays turning on a dimeRays now 4.5 spots out of the Wild Card Swapping spots with the AngelsShane Baz & Mike Trout face offRays getting momentum – Chris Morel after 6 SO’s hits a Home RunJunior Caminero 2 Home RunsGriffin Jax bases bases loaded & then strikes out 3 Will Jax be a future Rays closerShane Baz started strongSeptember is a critical month for the Tampa Bay Rays – time to get hotTaj Bradley in AAA TwinsAdrian Houser, initial outing not spectacularRays are begi...

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34:29

MLB Trade Deadline dust settles - Who's New - Tampa...

BaseballBiz On Deck ·

2025/08/01

Griffin Jax comes on Taj Bradley traded Twins are Kryptonite to Rays during Trade DeadlinesFans should be ecstatic - keeping Brandon Lowe, Pete Fairbanks & Yandy DiazRays gave up 3 pieces for a catcher Expected Tristan Gray was going to be called up Dealing Jose Cabaellero to the Yankees not happy to see his speed moving to New YorkLove for the Yankees not magnifiedgames with Yankees lost 3 in 4 game series4 players pulled from the game 3 from injuries & one sent to Yan...

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60:01

MLB Trade Deadline, Tampa Bay Rays - Part 1 - PTBNL?

BaseballBiz On Deck ·

2025/07/31

Danny Jansen moves but still sits on the bench for one last game to back up ThaissImagine marketing promotion if Taylor Walls performed as catcher backup after Jansen’s move Will Rays continue to pay Fairbanks $6 million next year if they cannot find a suitable trade?Would the Rangers pick up &nb...

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59:46

Tampa Bay Rays, Chandler Simpson “Speed doesn't...

BaseballBiz On Deck ·

2025/07/24

Carson Mead - Hot in AAA lets see what you can do – Future 30/30 guy Moving Taylor Walls to Shortstop and would be very attractive to other teams Chandler Simpson, Jake Mangum & Carson Williams speed “Speed doesn't slump” - John Gibbons Rays picking taller players – Glasnow, Snell Taller pitchers “don’t have as much lag between the push and the landing.” 22 picks of 2025 Rays Draft picks, none or under 6’ 2” including a 6’ 5” catcher Tall catchers with rocket arms can throw from their kne...

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33:35

It's Women In Baseball Week, celebrating history,...

BaseballBiz On Deck ·

2025/07/21

Ryan Woodward, founder of Women in Baseball Week & Women’s Baseball Heritage Trail Increasing awareness of Women’s Baseball St. Louis Cardinals became the first MLB team to participate publicly in Women in Baseball Week. Honoring Rockford Peach, Sue Parsons-Zipay of the AAGPBL Sue continued to promote girls & women in baseball through the American Girls Baseball (AGB) & the All-American Women’s Baseball Classic Exciting Era for Women’s Baseball Growth across platforms: Athletes Un...

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44:36

Rays Draft Strategies, All Star Game, New Owner &...

BaseballBiz On Deck ·

2025/07/18

All-Star gameJunior Caminero came in 2nd to Cal Raleigh in Home Run Derby2025 All Star game was entertaining Clayton Kershaw mic’ed up on the moundLet’s mic up the 3rd & 1st base coaches for every game3 Rays at the game, Drew Rasmussen, Jonathan Aranda & Junior CamineroRasmussen history of 3x arm injuries & he continues to play a great gameABS system with Tarik Skubal pitching to Manny MachadoHow will we see ABS being used in the future The last taboo & MLB rule cros...

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39:25

Level Ump with Greta Langhenry - supporting Women in...

BaseballBiz On Deck ·

2025/07/16

Greta Langhenry, President & Co-Founder of Level UmpGrowth with women in sportsLoss of Sue Zipay, AAAGPBL, All-Girls Baseball, All Women’s Tournament, Rockford PeachSue also made sure that her tournament had all women officiating the All Women’s Baseball TournamentGreta’s love of the game Bridging generations of the love of the game with her DadOnly girl on the baseball teamWas told she could no longer play baseball then softball was the only alternativeLiked softball, but it’s a dif...

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47:17

Tampa Bay Rays All-Stars Aranda, Caminero & Lowe &...

BaseballBiz On Deck ·

2025/07/10

Rays facing the Detroit Tigers Jake Mangum has Joey Wendle energy and commitmentArozarena & Siri had a lackadaisical approach & sometimes spottyMangum, Chandler Simpson & Meisner showing up with strong rookie performancesVeterans energized by the rookie players22 year-old, Junior Caminero hit 22 Home Runs6th & 7th hitters hitting above 300Rays are Strong defensivelyHow aggressive will the Rays be at MLB Trade DeadlineWhere will the Rays add Shane McClanahan on the ho...

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43:58

Tony Ciccarello & West Tampa Little League World...

BaseballBiz On Deck ·

2025/07/03

AL East Tightens up at the top, Yankees, Blue Jays & Rays Quiz: Which Living Legend has 1,000 wins as a player & 1,800 plus wins Tony Ciccarello, a West Tampa native with deep baseball roots, talks about the role of baseball in the West Tampa community, where it’s woven into the local culture and heritage. Excitement of Baseball in Tampa with the RaysGrowing Up with Baseball: baseball was integral to his upbringing, with influences from his father and community leaders"Bas...

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50:50

Rays Keep Rolling – March to ALCS & World Series -...

BaseballBiz On Deck ·

2025/06/26

Rays continue to win series: Mets, Tigers, & a strong start against the Royals. Cincinnati Reds’ Chase Burns strikes out the Yankees' top batters in the first inning. Chandler Simpson is back in the majors, though his defensive growth remains key 2021 Rays roster that won 100 games - who remains Contrasts between veterans like Clayton Kershaw & players who never make it to free agency. Impact of MLB Cutting Minor League Teams Manfred’s reduction from 160 to 120 minor league team...

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42:24

RaysUp - New Team Owners on the Horizon - What will...

BaseballBiz On Deck ·

2025/06/19

New ownership of the Tampa Bay Rays on the horizon Florida Developer, Patrick Zalupski – Jacksonville Real Estate Developer, Dream Finders Homes Ken Babby - Founder & CEO, Fast Forward Sports Group & Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp – Triple A team for the Miami Marlins & the Akron RubberDucks – Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians an informed and experienced mind to the ownership & front office 2 business guys from New York invested in 2 teams yea...

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44:31

RaysUp – Tampa Bay Rays prepping for Trade Deadline

BaseballBiz On Deck ·

2025/06/12

Saving the World 1 person at a timeFires in Canada – CanadaFirefighters from Australia & the US aiding Canada as the fires in Manitoba continue.Alli Schroder, 2-time World Cup bronze medalist with Team Canada is a wildfire firefighterTampa Hurricanes and FEMA director does not recognize that Hurricane seasonExciting Times in Tampa – Evan Longoria inducted into the Sports Club of Tampa Hall of FameLou Piniella award goes to baseball executive & historian Rick Vaughn at Legacy Event in ...

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35:44

RaysUp - Tampa Bay Rays - Zach Littel, Taj Bradley &...

BaseballBiz On Deck ·

2025/06/05

Amazing performances by Zach Little & Taj BradleyTaylor Walls Fiery exchange with UmpireHa-Seong Kim struggling in MinorsChandler Simpson goes down & Jake Mangum returns to Rays lineupLove those Lowe & Lowe boysHouston Astros with Hunter BrownBaseball America, – Top 100 reviewCooper Kinney, Theo Gillen, AL East – YankeesWorld Series path for the Tampa Bay RaysPitching depth Potential trades with D-BacksGambling – McCullers ...

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53:43

Kevin Boles, Manager of the Montgomery Biscuits,...

BaseballBiz On Deck ·

2025/05/29

Kevin Boles, Montgomery Biscuits Manager has a 25 year career in baseball First game as manager with 2 special players; Adrian Gonzalez & Miguel Cabrera John Boles, Kevin’s dad a great mentor Boston Red Sox in Pawtucket the “31st major league team” a great place to see the future of players working up to the major league team How to balance Player Development while Developing Winners today Advice to players “Don’t Be a Front Runner in Your Own Career” Look at failures as an opportun...

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39:39

Bullying increasing in Women's Sports discussion with...

BaseballBiz On Deck ·

2025/05/25

Tamara Holmes, Veronica Alvarez, Malaika Underwood & Alex Oglesby, Champions of the USAWNT Women's Baseball team, discuss the increase in bullying & pushing out of young girls in baseball Talking groups with young players at MLBDevelops Trailblazers uncovered more on how young girls are being pushed off teams & encountering bullying Climate of bullying is getting worse Malaika Underwood recounts that when she was a child playing baseball her team did not care if she was a girl or ...

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52:08

RaysUp - Fall at Citrus Series with Marlins, Rise...

BaseballBiz On Deck ·

2025/05/22

Mat’s World Series Dream Mark Thanks the USAWNT players who were on the show to discuss bullying young girls in baseballRays lose Marlins seriesRays feeling like Super Dave on a Roller Coaster Marlins, Cal Quantrill pitches the first Immaculate Inning of the year. 9 pitches – 9 strikesPedro Martinez style Immaculate Inning would include 1 Hit By PitchRays Offense recently has been lacking with some of the younger playersVeterans Brandon Lowe & Yandy Diaz have put up more offensi...

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58:11

RaysUp Evan Longoria Returns to Retire as a Tampa Bay...

BaseballBiz On Deck ·

2025/05/15

Reflecting on show with Dodgers Announcer Tim Neverett https://bit.ly/3YNsZLJFirings of Pirates, Derek Shelton & Rockies, Bud Black Evan Longoria trade away from the Rays left several fans upset, others saw an opportunity for Evan Fans had to realize that with the Rays we should not expect anything permanentEvan returns with a 1-day contract with the TB Rays and then retiresLongoria is a selfless player who has no peer and could bring positive energy & leadership...

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52:04

Tim Neverett, A view from the Broadcast Booth - Dodgers

BaseballBiz On Deck ·

2025/05/07

Tim announced his first professional baseball game at the age of 19 Filling out index cards for Chicago Cubs and Montreal Expos draft First broadcast was with a Pirates minor league and he was paid $25 Tim’s eldest son, worked his way up from single A to AAA baseball announcing and also UNLV football & basketball Anniversary of Pirates “Take Your Kid to Work Day “ memory with his son In radio “ Nothing happens until you say it does.” - you are the graphics Television is more o...

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