The Nationals RHP talks about his first taste of MLB, and his journey from New Rochelle, NY. Plus, the crew discusses why changes are needed to the HOF voting process, and David’s farewell to Meat Loaf. Intro 5:28 The Opener! 11:13 Josiah Gray interview 47:54 Recapping the interview 49:29 This week in pitching history! 52:16 Three up! Three down! Follow us on social media @ToeingTheSlab! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 17
The HOF’er discusses movement & changing speeds, while David thinks back to a box he left for John Kruk. The crew also praises Shohei Ohtani’s attitude. TIMESTAMPS INTRO/Analyzing Greg Maddux's career 6:50 The Opener! (Shohei Ohtani GQ article) 11:20 Update on MLB labor talks 19:29 Greg Maddux interview 1:05:30 Recapping the Maddux interview 1:12:51 This week in pitching history! 1:16:08 Keith Hernandez getting number retired! 1:18:53 Three up! Three down! Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 16
The Yankees RHP joins the show & David shares details on his new ESPN job. Plus, the crew touches on Rachel Balkovec & Genevieve Beacom. Use code SLAB at https://www.shop.jomboymedia.com for 10% OFF sitewide! TIMESTAMPS 0:23 Intro/previewing Taillon 3:19 The Opener! David joins Sunday Night Baseball! 15:17 Jameson Taillon interview 20:37 Rehab from ankle surgery 27:08 The turning points of Taillon's season 37:10 Inside the Yankee clubhouse 43:12 MLB lockout 48:39 A question from Taillon ...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 15
The A’s RHP joins the show, the crew discusses potential rule changes for 2022, the Iowa Cubs and an ode to John Madden. TIMESTAMPS Intro/Happy New Year! 3:31 Happy Birthday David! 4:48 The Opener! (potential MLB rule changes) 9:36 Chris Bassitt interview 43:55 Recapping the interview with Chris 46:55 This week in pitching history! 48:56 Three up! Three down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 04, 2022•59 min•Ep. 14
The Yankees top prospect joins the show. Plus, Japanese baseballs, Catfish Hunter and David’s greatest karaoke hits. TIMESTAMPS Intro/Volpe interview preview 3:25 David's karaoke machine 6:32 The Opener 12:55 Anthony Volpe interview 53:07 Interview recap 55:41 This week in pitching history 1:00:39 Three up! Three down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 28, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 13
David, Justin, James & producer Dan draft the pitches they believe will make the biggest impact in 2022. Dr. Meredith Wills explains how the two baseballs were used in 2021. Follow us on Twitter! @ToeingTheSlab @DCone36 @JustinShackil @JamesSmyth621 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 12
David answers questions on throwing new pitches, how to regain control, pitches he wish he threw and when kids should start locating. TIMESTAMPS INTRO 5:26 Mets manager search 8:38 Verlander deal official 12:18 The Opener! 25:05 Mailbag! 25:28 Is there ever a situation where a pitcher really wants to start throwing a pitch but cannot figure out how to throw said pitch 34:01 Do you remember seeing me at your perfect game? 35:03 Was there a pitch that you were unable to throw that you wish you cou...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 11
Tom Glavine joins the show to discuss all things pitching, the MLB lockout, changeup tips, and his favorite Bobby Cox ejection! Timestamps 0:00 Intro 2:11 MLB lockout 6:13 Tom Glavine interview 12:49 What its like being a player rep 15:28 Looking back at the 1990 lockout 17:10 Inside the negotiations 25:57 When will the lockout end? 32:35 Will the season be affected? 38:00 Now lets talk pitching! 1:09:15 Recapping the the interview 1:14:03 This week in pitching history! 1:16:35 Three up! Three d...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 10
Welcome to Toeing the Slab with David Cone! A podcast thats all about pitching and incorporating just the right amount of past and present day thinking into the game of baseball! Timestamps 0:45 CBA/free agency 4:13 Mets sign Max Scherzer 12:23 What goes into a free agency decision 14:49 Active MLB free agency before lockout 22:12 Corbin Burnes interview 58:05 Recapping the interview 1:04:26 This week in pitching history 1:09:25 three up three down! Follow us on Twitter @ToeingTheSlab Learn more...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 9
Welcome to Toeing the Slab with David Cone! A podcast thats all about pitching and incorporating just the right amount of past and present day thinking into the game of baseball! Timestamps 1:38 Thoughts on Corbin Burnes winning NL Cy Young 8:00 The Opener! 9:23 Free agency 25:48 Robbie Ray interview 58:10 Recapping Robbie Ray's season 1:01:58 This week in pitching history 1:05:53 Three up! Three down! Follow us on Twitter @ToeingTheSlab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 8
Welcome to Toeing the Slab with David Cone! A podcast thats all about pitching and incorporating just the right amount of past and present day thinking into the game of baseball! Timestamps: 2:03 Joe Torre's tremendous resume 3:30 Cy Young award preview/predictions 30:33 Joe Torre interview 31:14 Cone meets Torre 40:50 Growing up with Joe Torre as manager 45:52 Torre's mound visit with Cone 49:55 Managing in 2021 52:35 Biggest difference in pitching now versus then 1:06:11 Managing a young pitch...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 7
Welcome to Toeing the Slab with David Cone! A podcast thats all about pitching and incorporating just the right amount of past and present day thinking into the game of baseball! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:45 Life after winning the World Series 10:01 A.J. Minter interview 53:59 Interview recap 58:28 This week in pitching history 1:01:47 Remembering Mel Stottlemyre 1:04:40 Orel Hershiser 1:06:37 Three up three down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 6
Welcome to Toeing the Slab with David Cone! A podcast thats all about pitching and incorporating just the right amount of past and present day thinking into the game of baseball! Timestamps: 1:25 Braves were below .500 in August 4:09 Brian Snitker 8:52 Starting pitching in game 6 19:52 Pitching on short rest 30:30 mindset going into the later innings 35:56 the night shift 40:53 Overview of the current state of pitching 46:36 What should the other 29 teams take away from the Braves run? Learn mor...
Nov 03, 2021•51 min•Ep. 5
Welcome to Toeing the Slab with David Cone! A podcast thats all about pitching and incorporating just the right amount of past and present day thinking into the game of baseball! Timestamps: 4:32 New segment! 9:46 Pitchers hitting 13:25 Game 3 recap 24:48 Game 4 36:08 Astros bullpen 41:11 Game 5 51:18 Game 6 preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 4
Welcome to Toeing the Slab with David Cone! A podcast thats all about pitching and incorporating just the right amount of past and present day thinking into the game of baseball! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 3
Welcome to Toeing the Slab with David Cone! A podcast thats all about pitching and incorporating just the right amount of past and present day thinking into the game of baseball! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:20 Recapping the championship series 04:30 Defining moments that turned a series around 06:00 Being your worse critic as a pitcher 09:06 Pitching with an injury 11:40 How would David approach Yordan Alvarez? 15:22 Adjusting to lineups adjusting 17:05 What happened to the Red Sox pitching 25:41...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to the first ever episode of Toeing the Slab with David Cone! A podcast thats all about pitching and incorporating just the right amount of past and present day thinking into the game of baseball! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 19, 2021•56 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to Toeing the Slab with David Cone! This podcast is going to be all about one thing – pitching! Coming your way every Tuesday with the first official episode dropping October 19th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 14, 2021•11 min0
