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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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06:00

Four Black Baseball Veterans Hoping to Have Another...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2026/02/26

In this Black Baseball Mixtape podcast short, the prospects of four Black baseball veterans are discussed. Andrew McCutchen, Tommy Pham, Tim Anderson, and Marcus Stroman all hope to have one more run in Major League Baseball, but will any club take a shot on them at this stage in their careers? Follow the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast everywhere podcasts are available, and subcribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape substack.

01:03:48

Jackie Robinson, Paul Robeson, & America: A BBM...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2026/02/19

This is a very special episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast. Award-winning author, journalist, and producer Howard Bryant returns to the Mixtape. Cheats and HB go one-on-one discussing his new book, Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America. The conversation takes place in the immediate aftermath of the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., and Bryant and Cheats take a moment at the start of the episode to reflect on his legacy. The book is a must-read. Cheats and Bryant

01:46:48

Jake Mintz (Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Yahoo Sports)...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2026/02/17

We are honored to have Jake Mintz join the Mixtape this week. Jake is the co-founder of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast podcast and an MLB writer for Yahoo Sports. He absolutely loves the game of baseball, and he talks about his love of the game with the BBM crew.Cheats, Flobo, April, and Malik are all on hand for this fantastic conversation. McCutchen and the Pirates — Castellanos and the Phillies, even Bregman and the Sox, nothing is off limits on this episode. Please like and subscribe. And follow the

01:22:28

Former First-Round Pick & Eleven-Year MLB Pro Denard...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2026/02/13

Cheats and Flobo visit with former first-round draft pick and eleven-year MLB pro Denard Span, who joins the BBM podcast. He talks about his journey through baseball from Little League to the MLB.The Black Baseball Mixtape is brought to you in partnership with the Players Alliance, Minority Prospects, and Numbers Game Scorebooks.Please subscribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape on Substack.

01:31:43

Baseball is Back! MLB Free Agent Recap & the Top 100...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2026/02/09

Cheats is joined by Flobo, April, Malik, and Lewis to discuss the MLB offseason. In this episode the crew discusses:Kyle Tucker (and if the Dodgers are ruining baseball)Pete Alonso to the O'sAlex Bregman to the Cubs (Did the Sox fumble another player)Bo Bichette to the MetsThe crew also reviewed the Top 100 Players Right now (according to MLB.com).All of this and more on this episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast.Please rate and review the show. Subscribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape on

01:24:44

A New Era for the Washington Nationals! WaPo Reporter...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2026/01/27

Washington Post Nationals Beat Reporter, Andrew Golden, joins the Mixtape to talk about a new era in the Nation's Capitol. The Washington Nationals are under new leadership. Paul Taboni, 35, is the new President of Baseball Operations, and Blake Butera, 33, is the new Nats Skipper. Cheats, Flobo, April, and Malik welcome Andrew to talk about the new-look Nats and the changing face of baseball in 2026.Please subscribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast — everywhere podcasts are available. Please

12:04

Missing Black Baseball Fans: Let's Explore Solutions...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2026/01/17

A little-talked-about ripple effect in the declining numbers of major league Black baseball players is the decline in Black baseball fans. The players on the field notice it (at every level). The fans notice it. But it is not front and center to those covering the game. Since I've founded the Mixtape, I've been exploring the questions surrounding Black baseball fandom. And I must admit that my opinion has evolved over the last four years. Check out some of my recent thoughts on this solo podcast

01:01:48

Coach Aaron Rouselle: A Baseball Story of...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2026/01/15

Last year, you may have stumbled across a press story or social media post about a 40-year-old man who decided to play college baseball at the JUCO level. Well, that man is Aaron Rouselle, and he is our special guest on this joint episode of In the Booth hosted by Flobo Boyce and the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast. Coach Rouselle is a true inspiration to anyone with a dream. Yes, he played college baseball at an advanced age, but he is also a 2X liver transplant survivor, a cancer survivor, he had

01:11:28

The Indianapolis Clowns are Back! Coach Errick Fox...

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2026/01/13

2026 will be the inaugural Banana Land season for the Indianapolis Clowns. If that name sounds familiar — it should. The Clowns bring a rich history to Banana Ball, rooted in the Negro Leagues. The Clowns were established in 1930 and were ultimately disbanded in 1962. Known as much for their entertainment as their baseball, the Clowns are the perfect team for a contemporary renewal in Banana Land. Coach Errick Fox has been tapped as the Clowns' manager. He will have some extremely talented players

01:10:47

'Alex vs A-Rod' Documentary Review: Cheats (Black...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2026/01/12

Cheats (Black Baseball Mixtape) and Felina (& They All Went to the Ballpark) discuss the HBO Original documentary Alex vs. A-Rod. This is the documentary that Alex Rodriguez desperately wants you to see in the hopes that you will leave with a better understanding of the player and the man.Cheats and Felina discuss key points of the documentary and answer the critical question: Did it work? Do they leave this documentary feeling different — better about Alex, A-Rod, or both?Cheats is the founder

01:06:30

Can Aaron Judge be Baseball's Black Crossover Star?...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2026/01/06

Welcome to the first Black Baseball Mixtape episode of the year. Cheats is joined by Flobo (In the Booth with Flobo Boyce), April (10th Inning Talk), and Malik (Buttamane Baseball) to discuss their outlook on the new year and upcoming baseball season. The BBM crew is joined by legendary baseball writer Bill Ladson (MLB.com, MLBbro.com), together they discuss a variety of subjects from the lack of American-born Black catchers, to Aaron Judge's crossover star potential, to his love for Reggie Jackson,

59:37

10th Inning Talk X BBM Exclusive: Mo'ne Davis Joins...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2025/12/04

We are excited to welcome Mo'ne Davis on the 10th Inning Talk podcast. All About April was joined by Cheats for this exclusive chat with Mo'ne Davis. Davis, 24, was drafted 10th overall in last week's inaugural Women's Professional Baseball League draft by the Los Angeles team. The conversation is diverse and encompasses a wide range of topics. In the WPBL, Davis will attempt to change positions once again. She gained national fame from her pitching days in the Little League World Series. She

01:44:18

The State of Black (Youth) Baseball with Coach E from...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2025/11/25

Cheats and April visit with Black Baseball Media's Coach E (Earnest Horton) to talk all things Black baseball. We discuss: The State of Youth Baseball in Urban Cities The importance of support from parents, coaches, and local governmentA strong youth-to-college baseball pipeline The MLB players with the most SwagWhat players can move the next generation of Black baseball players forwardAnd much more. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards,

01:31:13

MLB Offseason Talk! Gambling, Awards, and, of course,...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2025/11/15

It's the start of the offseason, and the Black Baseball Mixtape crew is back to discuss some offseason moves and baseball predictions. Cheats is joined by Flobo and April as they discuss MLB's gambling troubles, MLB's boom from the World Series, and, of course, the power of Shohei. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Want to join the BBM Discord? Message the show at

02:08:52

The Greatest World Series of All-Time? Let's Talk...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2025/11/04

The Mixtape crew discusses the 2025 World Series—the heartbreak for the Blue Jays and the jubilation for the Back-to-Back World Series Champion Dodgers. Did the Dodgers' massive payroll color your thoughts on their latest championship?Can the Blue Jays get back to the World Series next year? Who managed the games better Doc Roberts or John Schneider? Will this World Series convert more casual fans to baseball? All of that and more on this special (2-hour) episode. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in

01:08:53

Two Games Down: What Do We Know About the World Series?

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2025/10/28

The BBM crew is back to review the first two games of the World Series and preview games 3, 4, and 5. We talk about the Jonas Brothers, Drake, and the presentation in Toronto. We also talk about just how crazy is Mad Max? Who has more pressure now: the Dodgers or the Jays? Did the Giants and O's get their managerial hires correct? All of that and more. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority

01:56:32

An Amazing World Series Preview! Dodgers v. Blue...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2025/10/24

The BBM crew previews the World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays. We also discuss what went wrong for the Brewers and Marines. Cheats, Flobo, April, and Malik are joined by special guests Don Dishes and Santos from The Baseball Aficionado. We also make our final World Series predictions. Please follow the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast everywhere podcasts are streaming. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest

01:04:36

Who will Make MLB Postseason History?

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2025/10/14

The MLB championship series is here. It's time to make history. The Black Baseball Mixtape crew talks postseason winners and losers. Do you think the Yankees and the Phillies need a complete rehaul? What about the Padres? Will Seattle make it to their first World Series? All of that and more on this episode. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Want to join the BBM Discord

01:37:45

The Wild Card Round was Super-Wild. The Divisional...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2025/10/07

Join Cheats, Flobo, April, and Malik as the talk about the first round of the MLB playoffs. Who can be the next MLB breakout star, and can the Yankees, Phillies, and Cubs dig out of a deep hole? The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Want to join the BBM Discord? Message the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.

01:39:06

The MLB Playoffs are Set. Is this the Best Playoff...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2025/09/30

Flobo, April, and Malik join Cheats to discuss the 2025 playoff field. We also discuss the Mets' collapse and predict the playoff and World Series winners. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Numbers Game Scorecards, Rebellion Harvest (Sunflower Seeds), and Minority Prospects. Want to join the BBM Discord? Message the show at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.

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