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Baseball Happenings Podcast

Searching for a podcast that celebrates baseball"s culture? Join Nick Diunte on the Baseball Happenings Podcast as we cover all of the bases with interviews from players, authors, and trendsetters. Join us on the web - www.baseballhappenings.net

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Flavio Alfaro | 1984 USA Olympic Baseball Team...

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2021/01/28

Flavio Alfaro - 1985 Topps Baseball CardFlavio Alfaro, a shortstop on the 1984 USA Olympic Baseball team died on January 27, 2021 after a bout with pancreatic cancer. He was 59. The announcement was made on Facebook by a high school classmate.Alfaro played at the College of the Canyons before transferring to San Diego State University in 1983. His steady defensive play attracted the attention of the United States Olympic Team and coach Rod Dedeaux. He batted .389 in five games for Team USA in 1984

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Hank Aaron - 'I Had To Teach That Kid Something' |...

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2021/01/23

Hank Aaron (l.) and Davey Johnson (r.) with Bowie KuhnDavey Johnson spent three glorious seasons alongside Hank Aaron on the Atlanta Braves from 1973-1975. Playing with Aaron as he surpassed Babe Ruth’s home run record, Johnson witnessed many of the hardships Aaron faced as he pursued the historical mark.Watching Aaron chase baseball's cherished milestone, Johnson also secured his own place in the record books alongside the future Hall of Famer. In 1973 along with Darrell Evans, they all reached the

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Why Tommy Lasorda Once Used A Rifle To Protect His...

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2021/01/09

Tommy Lasorda celebrating the 1958-59 Almendares championshipTommy Lasorda’s mighty curveball took him many places during his 14-year playing career, including Canada, Panama, Puerto Rico and Cuba. The tenacious southpaw’s fiery personality played right into the spirit of the Caribbean Winter League, making him a popular choice among the fans.During the 1958-59 Cuban Winter League season, Lasorda’s 8-3 record helped propel Almendares to the championship. They dominated in the Caribbean Series, going

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Baseball Happenings Podcast | DJ Skeme Richards On...

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2020/12/13

With the announcement that breakdancing will be an official event in the 2024 Olympics, we sat down with world renown Rocksteady Crew DJ, Skeme Richards to discuss how the news will affect the tightly knit community.As one of the foremost experts on the musical backbone of breakdancing culture, Richards is in high demand to spin at breaking events and competition across the globe. He offers his insight on what the greater public can expect during the Olympics, and why he hopes the IOC will consult

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Baseball Coach Skills: Characteristic of a Great...

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2020/12/07

This is a guest post by Bill Brown.A powerful baseball coach should have in-depth information about baseball. A baseball coach must possess specific characteristics that can help make a winning soccer team. The focus of the coach should also be on physical and technical specifications. Coaching at every level includes much more than creating the lineup, hitting fungos, or coaching third base. Let’s look at a few characteristics and skills that a successful coach should possess.1- Experienced and

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2020 Onyx Vintage Baseball Extended Edition | Box...

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2020/12/05

Onyx Authenticated brings their third series to their 2020 Onyx Vintage Baseball release this year with its 2020 Onyx Vintage Baseball Extended Edition set. Each four card box guarantees two on-card autographs and two base cards.This release has an intriguing focus on the unsigned international prospects from the Class of 2020, '21, and '22, providing collectors with their first certified autographs on the market. In addition to the international players, MLB stars Pete Alonso and Luis Robert

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Baseball Happenings Podcast | Gary Vaynerchuk - An...

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2020/11/12

Gary Vaynerchuk joins Nick Diunte (@Examinebaseball) for the Baseball Happenings Podcast to discuss the growing sports card industry, what he would do if he were in charge of Topps, his new VaynerBaseball sports agency, and why he thinks MLB has stunted its own long-term growth. If you enjoyed this interview, we would love if you subscribed to the Baseball Happenings Podcast and leave a comment on this video.We welcome you to join us below on your favorite platform.Instagram:

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Baseball Happenings Podcast | Lauren Taylor Interview

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2020/10/01

Lauren Taylor, MLB / MLBPA / Baseball Hall of Fame artist joins the Baseball Happenings Podcast to discuss her emerging art career while recovering from a traumatic brain injury and the ensuing depression. Check out her designs at - https://laurentaylorillustrations.com/Click this link to listen on your favorite platform, or use the player below to stream the interview.

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Baseball Happenings Podcast | Rob Friedman 'Pitching...

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2020/09/16

Rob Friedman, better known to his 240,000-plus Twitter followers as the PitchingNinja, fulfilled every kid's dream when Topps asked him to be a part of their 2020 Allen and Ginter baseball card set. The lawyer-turned-analyst, who created one of the most popular baseball accounts in the Twittersphere, joined the Baseball Happenings Podcast to tell how Topps' rigorous standards for being a part of the set made him feel like a major leaguer.Click here to listen to Friedman on the Baseball Happenings

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2020 Topps Opening Day Baseball | Box Break Video

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2020/09/13

Join us as we open a box of 2020 Topps Opening Day baseball cards on our YouTube channel. Historically, Topps' Opening Day product has been a fun and inexpensive way to get into the flagship set, and this year's release only serves to confirm it. Check out the video below for our look at 2020 Topps Opening Day Baseball. As always, we welcome you to subscribe to our channel for more box breaks and interviews.

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Baseball Happenings Podcast | Blake Jamieson Interview

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2020/09/10

Blake Jamieson, Topps Project 2020 artist joins the Baseball Happenings Podcast to discuss how being involved in Project 2020 has allowed him to expand his brand and business faster than he ever imagined. During the 20-minute interview, Jamieson explains how he has seized the opportunity to start multiple businesses, including a new podcast, and establish his CardArt.com website. Use this link, or click the stream below to listen.

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Baseball Happenings Podcast | Greg Modica's...

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2020/09/01

Greg Modica thought his six-year minor league career was over when he tore his rotator cuff in 2006 while pitching for the Long Island Ducks. He spent the next 14 years molding New York City ballplayers to follow his lead on the mound, putting away any dreams he had of returning to the mound.Fast forward to March 2020, with COVID-19 shutting down both New York City and Modica's successful pitching business, he had nothing else to do but train. Two months shy of turning 40, he made a promise to throw

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A 40-Year-Old Rookie? How 2020 Upper Deck Goodwin...

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2020/08/23

Growing up in the 1980s, Olympian and professional beach volleyball star Nick Lucena poured through packs of baseball cards looking for his favorite players. At the time, Ken Griffey Jr.'s 1989 Upper Deck rookie card was the must-have card for any Gen X's collection. That card's demand put the sports card manufacturer's name at the forefront in an era where Topps previously dominated.Nick Lucena 2020 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions / Upper DeckFast forward three decades later, little did Lucena imagine

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Baseball Happenings Podcast | Rob Petrozzo Rally...

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2020/08/12

Rally, the collectibles investment platform, has developed an unique partnership with Topps to produce ten "1st edition" 2020 Topps complete sets to be sold in shares exclusively through Rally's app. Rally's co-founder, Rob Petrozzo, joined the Baseball Happenings Podcast to discuss the details of their partnership, as well as explain exactly how Rally's platform works.

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Baseball Happenings Podcast | Misty May-Treanor...

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2020/07/29

Three-time Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist Misty May-Treanor is back with the AVP; however, this time, she's not scooping up shots on the sand, but rather she's calling them from their broadcast booth. May-Treanor joined the Baseball Happenings Podcast to discuss how she's exploring her new role as a commentator for their broadcasts and what she can bring to the table with her decades of experience in the sport.

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Baseball Happenings Podcast | Greg Genske...

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2020/07/11

Gary Vaynerchuk made another power move in the sports agency world by announcing a partnership with Greg Genske to lead VaynerSports' newly formed VaynerBaseball division. Genske joined the Baseball Happenings Podcast to discuss how he linked up with Gary Vee to bring his talents to VaynerSports to expand their agency's reach into Major League Baseball.

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Bill Oster | Former Philadelphia Athletics Pitcher...

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2020/06/16

Bill Oster, one of the last surviving Philadelphia Athletics players, died June 6, 2020 in Centerport, New York. He was 87. Bill Oster / Author's CollectionOster made his major league debut in 1954 with the Philadelphia Athletics after they pulled him from the Long Island sandlots. “Two nights later I was down in Philadelphia,” he said in my Forbes column earlier this year. “I threw to one of the coaches [Augie Galan]. He said, ‘Take your time, and throw easy.’ After 15 minutes he told me to throw

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Baseball Happenings Podcast | 'Big Sexy: Bartolo...

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2020/06/12

Bartolo Colón still has hopes of returning to the majors leagues. At 47, and with labor negotiations at a stand still, his chances are as good as Vegas bookmakers trying to set the odds to win the World Series. According to SBD, "The second-tier favorites have generally gotten longer with the MLB planning to play a shortened, 80-game season with an expanded playoff field. Fewer games means greater likelihood for unexpected outcomes."Despite the uncertainty surrounding Colón's return to the field or

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Carlos Lezcano: Alex Rodriguez Could Have Played MLB...

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2020/06/07

As spring training emerged in 1994, one manager would be provided with the task of guiding the Seattle Mariners’ highly regarded first round draft pick Alex Rodriguez into the ranks of professional baseball. Mariners general manager Woody Woodward realized the importance of having a seasoned veteran to help the highly touted prospect navigate the nuances of the system. He bestowed that honor to Carlos Lezcano, a former major league outfielder, who played under Woodward’s watch when he was the head

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Baseball Happenings Podcast | Jeff Frye Interview

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2020/05/25

Jeff Frye was a fan favorite during his eight major league seasons with the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, Colorado Rockies, and Toronto Blue Jays, but little did he expect to gain massive social media fame almost 20 years after he last put on the uniform. After a series of videos where he is spoofing hitting instruction methods he's seen online, including the one below which has received 1.4 million views as of this writing, Frye's "She gone!" has become a cult cry among his fans and retired MLB

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