An MLB player-hosted show featuring World Series champion Eric Hosmer, 12-year veteran Peter Moylan, and renowned Process & Development Coach Justin Su'a, 'Diggin' Deep' goes beyond the field with an intimate look into the experiences of elite athletes across all sports. The show extends beyond athletic achievements to include conversations with key figures in sports business, entertainment, and culture, providing a comprehensive view of the professional sports landscape. This podcast is an entertaining and invaluable resource for anyone interested in the complexities of athletic excellence, mental and physical preparation, and insights into sports and business, with lessons that resonate with fans, aspiring athletes, and professionals alike.
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Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas, and Pete Moylan are BACK on Diggin’ Weekly and the Dodgers are taking OVER the MLB. Is this ruining the league? Should other teams be doing more? The boys break down the Dodgers offseason and the impact Ohtani has had in recruiting from Japan. We also cover:- LA Wildfires and how to help - Pete updates us on the Aussie League - Alonso & Bregman: When will they sign!? - Hall of Fame Inductees - Ichiro NOT Unanimous!? - CC gets the 1st ballot nod - Billy Wagner FIN...
Royals Top Prospect Jac Caglianone talks MLB preparation and his inspiring baseball journey! The Florida native broke records playing for the Florida Gators, and was selected by the Kansas City Royals with the 6th pick in the 2024 draft. Jac dives into a number of topics: - Trolling umpires - Differences from college to pro ball - Arizona fall league - Being routine oriented - Meeting Bobby Witt Jr. - Influence of his father - Baseball dads - Playing 2 ways in the Majors!? - The Future in Kansas...
The guys are finally back for another Diggin' Weekly! Eric Hosmer is joined by Washed Up Chuck to break down the latest news from the MLB Offseason. The guys cover: - Brent Rooker signs an extension with the A’s for 5yr/$60M - Michael Lorenzen signs 1 yr/$7M deal with the Royals - Verlander signs with the Giants on a 1 year deal for $15M - Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman still remain on the market - Dodgers continue to win the offseason and remain the best team - The Texas Rangers are reloaded and ...
Former MLB ace Corey Kluber breaks down the secrets behind his dominant pitching career and shares candid insights about what it takes to succeed at baseball's highest level. The two-time Cy Young Award winner opens up about the pivotal role his coaches played in his development, including how a simple suggestion to switch from four-seam to two-seam fastballs transformed his career. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Kluber reveals the mental challenges of maintaining elite performance, build...
Rob Friedman aka the "Pitching Ninja" joins Diggin' At Home! Rob talks about the drastic evolution in MLB content over the last decade and how analytics are used in today's game. Rob explains how we went from almost getting banned from twitter for posting copyrighted MLB content to now hosting a show with the league. He has been as influential as anyone in the baseball content space in not only bringing a fresh perspective to pitching, but pushing the boundaries of what's possible for baseball c...
Get an unprecedented look into what MLB players REALLY think in this revealing episode. From late-night adventures with Jon Jay to candid conversations about mental preparation, former and current players share their unfiltered perspectives on baseball's biggest secrets. Journey behind the dugout as players discuss the evolution of analytics in baseball, the crucial balance between old-school fundamentals and modern metrics, and overcoming mental struggles to become successful. Hear raw stories ...
Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas and Washed Up Chuck discuss the latest around the MLB Offseason and Free Agency! - Kyle Tucker gets traded to the Cubs: Astros receive 3B/1B Issac Parades, top 3B prospect Cam Smith, and RHP Hayden Wesneski -Garret Crochet gets traded to the Red Sox! Crochet goes to Boston for their 4th ranked prospect Catcher Kyle Teel (25th overall prospect), OF Braden Montgomery (54th overall prospect), INF Chase Meidroth & INF Wikelman Gonzalez - Yankees add Cody Bellinger, Ma...
Get an unprecedented look into what MLB players REALLY think in this revealing episode. From late-night adventures with Jon Jay to candid conversations about mental preparation, former and current players share their unfiltered perspectives on baseball's biggest secrets. Journey behind the dugout as players discuss the evolution of analytics in baseball, the crucial balance between old-school fundamentals and modern metrics, and overcoming mental struggles to become successful. Hear raw stories ...
Kansas City Royals legend Alex Gordon joins Eric Hosmer & Mike Moustakas in the 1st edition of Diggin' At Home! Gordo takes us back to his baseball roots in Nebraska, playing for the Cornhuskers, and becoming the 2nd overall pick in the 2005 MLB Draft. He shares what it was like coming up as a young player in the Royals organization and overcoming hard times early in his career. Gordo also takes us behind scenes of the conversations he had with Dayton Moore early on about transitioning from ...
Kayce Smith provides an insider's look into her broadcasting career, from covering Johnny Manziel at Texas A&M and finding limitations at ESPN to taking a risk with Barstool Sports. She details Barstool's unique, unfiltered culture, the leadership of Dave Portnoy and Erica Nardini, and the challenges of being authentic while dealing with external criticism. Kayce also opens up about balancing her professional life with being a new mother, emphasizing the need for self-grace in a performative industry.
The Diggin' Deep crew is pulling back the curtain today! Dive into a special episode with each one of our crew members that help bring this program to life. From capturing raw footage to crafting the perfect social media clip, this episode dives deep into each facet of podcast production. Discover how a dedicated team of professionals collaborates to bring you insider MLB news, player insights, and authentic baseball stories. Learn about the challenges of on-location shoots, the intricacies of a...
Caitlin Clark’s Agent Erin Kane joins the guys on Diggin’ Deep! Erin talks about the strides that women’s basketball has made over recent years, especially moving from commercial to charter flights for travel. The crew discusses what has caused a massive shift in the level of interest between the men’s and women’s games, as well as the differences between the two at the collegiate level. Erin also dives into what it’s like managing a mega talent like Caitlin Clark, who has single handedly change...
Adam 'Rone' Ferrone joins the guys on Diggin' Deep! The Barstool star shares his journey from Philly to NYC, where his career with the company has hit full stride. Rone started out with humble beginnings, trying to find his way in the professional world out of college. He always knew he wanted to work at Barstool, and would stop at nothing to get their attention. Finally, he got a meeting with Dave Portnoy, where he was able to pitch the undeniable 'Joe, Joe, Joe, Joe and Joe show to the founder...
MLB Network host Siera Santos joins the guys on Diggin' Deep! Siera discusses her youth and high school experience, and what lead her to dropping out of high school. Unsure of what she wanted her future to be, she was always drawn to sports and baseball. Growing up a huge Suns fan in the Amare Stoudemire era in Phoenix, Siera would always go to games with her dad. Eventually, she was able to parlay her passion for sports into something she wanted to do professionally: become a sports reporter. S...
Jimmy O'Brien & Jake Storiale join the guys on Diggin' Deep! The iconic duo dives into their story from humble beginnings to the top of the media game. Jimmy and Jake relive their journey in the content game and how much their lives have changed in the past decade. They cover how they started their first podcast, created a viral breakdown, and how Jimmy became so good at reading lips. The guys talk about how the baseball content landscape has changed drastically in the last several years. Wh...
AJ Andrews joins the guys on Diggin' Deep! AJ is a gold glove softball player and broadcaster on MLB Network. AJ explains what the landscape of professional softball looks like today and the exciting places it can go in the future. She relives some of her best experiences playing at LSU and competing for a national championship. AJ dives into her softball journey, from working hard to get a scholarship to overcoming a broken hand and the mental hurdles that came along with that. AJ is a dynamic ...
World Series Champ & 2023 NL Manager of the Year Skip Schumaker joins the guys on Diggin' Deep! Skip talks about his playing days and how meeting guys like Pete Moylan helped shape team culture. Skip details his journey from player to manager, and how he applies the lessons he's learned as a player to cater to his managerial style. The guys dig deep on how analytics are utilized, what communication is like with players who don't speak english, and the important role that minor league coaches...
Barstool's 'Frank the Tank' joins the guys on Diggin' Deep! Frank takes us back to his baseball roots, growing up in a family full of Yankee fans but falling in love with the Mets and Doc Gooden. In his days before Barstool, Frank worked as a court clerk until one Mets Opening Day an NJ Transit debacle lead to an infamous rant that peaked the interest of Dave Portnoy. Frank explains how his viral rant that aired on the news led to his first opportunity to work at Barstool Sports. From there, he ...
Xavier Scruggs joins the guys on Diggin’ Deep! The former Marlin and Cardinal shares his journey from 19th round pick to the big leagues. X had the priviledge of playing with legends of the game like Ichiro and Yadier Molina, and even had Barry Bonds as his hitting coach when he was with the Marlins. Xavier relives some of those stories and talks about what his biggest takeaways were from spending time with those legends. When Xavier left the MLB after the 2016 season, he went to play overseas i...
Jose Iglesias joins the guys on Diggin' Deep! Jose takes us back to his journey to the MLB from humble beginnings in Cuba. With just $500 to his name, Jose was able to make the most of his opportunities and make a major league roster with the Red Sox in 2011. He details the impact that World Series champ Dustin Pedroia had on him as a rookie and the role he played as Jose's mentor. In 2013, Jose was traded to the Detroit Tigers where he played with several future Hall of Famers. He made an All-s...
Tom Marchitelli joins the guys on Diggin' Deep! Tom is the founder of Gents Playbook, which outfits over 400+ athletes and celebrities with custom suits. Before his sports fashion business took off, it started as a side hustle. Tom was working a job in corporate finance in New York City, but always had a passion for fashion. He got his start by sourcing some of the best suit materials from England & Italy, perfecting each suits fit, and getting down in the DMs with some of the biggest athlet...
Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jurickson Profar join Diggin' Deep! The Padres duo shares stories from their journeys in baseball, revealing the human side of being MLB players. They discuss the pressures and misinterpretations from traditional media, highlighting how actions and words are often misconstrued. The guys also dive into the challenges of managing public perception and the frustration of being misunderstood, offering insights into the constant scrutiny players face. Tatis & Profar also ex...
Dianna Russini joins Diggin' Deep! Dianna opens up about the major career decision she recently made, leaving her long time position at ESPN for The Athletic. In the midst of this huge change, Dianna also had her 2nd child. She talks about the work-life balance of being a mom and one of the top NFL reporters in the country. One of the athletes Dianna has become close with in recent years is Saquon Barkley, who just went through a dramatic breakup with the New York Giants to join their divisional...
Digital Creator Nicky Cass (Nick Cassano) joins Diggin’ Deep! Nick takes us back to the night he was working at a gym alone and decided to film his first piece of content. The video blew up and got over 2 million views, and it scared him so much he deleted the app. He takes us through how he has evolved since that day as a creator, businessman, and person. From shooting TikToks in his backyard, to creating a video with the Yankees as his ‘Coach Al’ character, Nick covers all the bases that shape...
Actor, comedian and diehard Royals fan Paul Rudd joins Diggin’ Deep! Paul takes us through his acting journey and how his career has evolved over time. From landing his first big hit ‘Anchorman’ to becoming a star in the Marvel universe with ‘Ant-Man’, Paul details his inspiring journey. Paul takes you behind the curtain on some of the most iconic comedy movie sets of all-time. He describes how he broke into working with Judd Apatow on his movies, and what those sets were like working with Will ...
Actor, comedian, and Kansas City superfan Rob Riggle joins Diggin' Deep! Rob relives memories of the Kansas City Royals 2014 & 2015 World Series runs where he made clubhouse appearances with the guys. He also talks about how Kansas City has evolved as a sports town, and where his passion for KC sports comes from. Riggle takes the guys on a nostalgic trip down memory lane, talking about the best moments from his time working on 'Step Brothers' with Will Ferrell. Rob also reflects on his multi...
Royals legend and MLB Hall of Famer George Brett joins Diggin' Deep! From the legendary pine tar incident to the pressures of the World Series, he shares the stories that highlight the highs and lows of his career with the Royals. George shares hilarious and memorable experiences, including his unexpected journey with hemorrhoids during the 1980 playoffs, a wild night in Vegas that ended in an unforgettable way, and getting into a brawl during the ALCS with Graig Nettles. He also gives his candi...
Kansas City Royals GM JJ Picollo joins the guys this week! JJ shares his baseball journey, from college player to GM, emphasizing the importance of being a good teammate, the challenges of scouting and player development, and the evolving landscape of the sport. He talks about the extension of Bobby Witt Jr, what he brings to the ballpark day in and day out, and what made him stand out as a franchise player. Hos and Moose reminisce on their early days in the minors and the role that JJ played in...
Comedian Sarah Tiana joins Eric Hosmer, Peter Moylan and guest hosts Mike Moustakas and Anthony Seratelli to dig deeper into Sarah's love for baseball (Braves fan) and it's intersection with her profession as comedian and writer. She reveals behind-the-scenes stories as a joke-writer for the Tom Brady Netflix roast, sharing stories about crafting jokes for NFL stars like Gronk and Peyton Manning, and pop culture personalities like Kim Kardashian. We dive into her experiences in the comedy world,...
San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth sits down with Hosmer, Su'a and guest host Mike Moustakas, for a conversation that digs deeper into Jake's personal MLB journey, from signing with the Tampa Bay Rays in the 7th round of the 2015 MLB Draft to the San Diego Padres, where he was traded in a deal along with Tommy Pham. Jake discusses how he believes he wouldn't have made it to the big leagues without going to college, where he spent 3 years on the University of Michigan baseball team; and ...
