Side Retired Podcast

Our Second Skubal Suitors episode, but this time the Free Agency edition. Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are joined by JB Russo as a follow up to our trade deadline episode discussing where we think Tarik Skubal will sign for the long-haul. Will the Dodgers or Mets win the battle? Can a dark horse team steal the show? Plus our thoughts on when, for how much and other alternatives to a Tarik Skubal signing.

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Director of Baseball Operations at UC Santa Barbara Alexis Kakuk joins Dylan Campione on today's episode! Take a deep dive into everything baseball operations at the collegiate level as Alexis walks us through the multiple parts of her job at UCSB. From travel logistics, external communication, food orders, equipment, on-field activities, NCAA Regionals, marketing and so much more, Alexis covers it all as well as offers advice to college students looking to get involved in their athletics programs.

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The 2026 MLB season has come to an end and the Milwaukee Brewers are on top! Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Dovid Halpert react to the conclusion of World Series. From the stars to the 26th guy on the roster, the crew praises each piece of the Brewers championship roster. Plus, the guys look into what's next for the Rays and the chances of a Brewers repeat.

With our offseason coverage taking full swing, we are excited to welcome on our next slew of guests. If you would like to nominate someone or let us know who you'd like to hear from, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on social media @SideRetiredPod on TikTok / Instagram / X (Twitter).

Miami Marlins Pitching Prospect Jackson Mitchell joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode! Hear all about his journey from a walk-on at Binghamton University to getting drafted by the Marlins this summer. Learn all about the transition from college baseball to the pro's, a pitcher's offseason and what Jackson has been working on with the Marlins staff.

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The 2026 World Series is in full swing as Games 1 and 2 are in the books! Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Dovid Halpert recap it all from the game ending check swing call, Brewers lock-down bullpen and the keys for the Rays to jump back into the series. Plus, notes from around the league including Brian Cashman, Matt Blake, Freddy Peralta, Rocco Baldelli and so much more!

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Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & JB Russo are back previewing the 2026 World Series! How did the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays arrive at the Fall Classic? What do they need to do to get four more wins? Who are the guys locking in as winners, series MVP and clutch moment? Plus, checking in on the recently eliminated Guardians and the Angels decision to not retain Kurt Suzuki.

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8 year MLB Veteran Pitcher Matt Wisler joins Dylan Campione & Lucas Segal on today's episode. Hear all about Matt's baseball journey including his MLB debut against the Mets, developing with the Tampa Bay Rays and his thoughts on new MLB technology and rule changes. Plus, hear all about Matt's post-playing career with Elite Performance Medical!

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On today's episode, Dylan Campione and Coach Edwin Thompson of Georgetown University look at the 2026 MLB Post Season through the lens of a college baseball coach. What things has Coach T noticed that he applies to his practices? What impresses Coach the most about the remaining playoff teams? Plus, an update on all things Hoyas!

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back for a recap and draft episode. The guys start off by discussing the first five games of this year's ALCS between the Guardians and Rays. What does Tampa Bay need to do to close things out? Can Cleveland climb back into it? What should the Brewers be doing in the meantime?

In the second half of the episode, the guys rank the top seven remaining hitters in the playoffs and top seven starting pitchers still standing! Plus, a bonus closer ranking.

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Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are recording late after the Brewers complete the sweep of the Dodgers! The guys break down the entire series, how the Brewers constructed a unique path to victory and what's next for the Dodgers. Plus, an update on the ALCS between the Guardians and Rays, the Phillies decision to hire Don Mattingly and the Mariners interview with Joe Espada. All that and more packed into today's episode!

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Former MLB First Baseman and St. Louis Cardinals Legend Matt Adams joins Dylan Campione & Lucas Segal on today's episode! Hear all about Matt's journey coming up the Cardinals system, learning from a veteran locker room, clutch post season home runs and a 2019 championship with the Nationals! Plus, learn what Matt is up to now that he's hung up his playing spikes. Extremely grateful to Matt for all the time he gave us and insight into a great organization!

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Left Handed Pitcher for DeSales University Alex Crudder joins Dylan Campione on today's episode to discuss his baseball journey. From joining DeSales, his pitch arsenal and currently navigating the Graduate Transfer Portal, Alex covers it all as he gets set for a great 2027 season and his next university to call home for his graduate program.

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Dylan Campione is back with Georgetown University's Head Coach Edwin Thompson to discuss all the latest from the Hilltop. From this past weekend's alumni game to an upcoming matchup against Navy, Coach T details all things Hoyas Baseball. Plus, Coach talks about some things he's noticed while watching playoff baseball and how he's implementing them in his practice plans.

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back recapping the first two games of each Division Series. The Rays pitching staff dominated the Yankees. The White Sox miracle run continued. Roofs got involved and so much more! Plus our two Yankees fan ambassadors Dovid Halpert & JB Russo joined the show for their instant reaction following the final out of Monday's game!

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Dylan Campione is back with all of our Fan Ambassadors still alive in the 2026 MLB Postseason. Hear from baseball fans across the country as they preview their team's chances ahead of the Division Series. Check out our list of fan ambassadors below and we are excited to have them continue to join us throughout the month of October!

(1:15) - Los Angeles Dodgers (Finley Walshe)

(15:52) - San Diego Padres (Javier Reyes)

(29:58) - Cleveland Guardians (Doug Miller)

(49:21) - Chicago White Sox (Tom Delaplane)

(1:06:14) - New York Yankees (Dovid Halpert & JB Russo)

Dylan Campione is back with Coach Edwin Thompson of the Georgetown University Hoyas for our newest edition of Talkin with T! Hear all the latest from the Hilltop including new coaches, fall schedule, a recent double header, upcoming alumni game and of course recruiting advice to future Hoyas!

To let us know who you'd like to hear from on a future episode, or to ask Coach T a question on our next installment of Talkin with T, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on Social Media @SideRetiredPod on TikTok / Instagram / X (Twitter).

We are bringing the fan perspective into the playoffs! Host Dylan Campione is joined by fan ambassadors representing the Wild Card Series teams to give an inside look into their team's chances at advancing. From New York City to San Diego, we've got you set with local coverage from some familiar voices and new voices to the podcast. Check out our list of fan ambassadors below and we are excited to have them continue to join us throughout the month of October!

(1:03) - Chicago White Sox (Tom Delaplane)

(11:25) - Houston Astros (Brett Chancey)

(26:43) - Philadelphia Phillies (Eamon Walsh)

(44:02) - San Diego Padres & Chicago Cubs (Javier Reyes & Quinn Gallagher)

(1:03:32) - New York Yankees & Boston Red Sox (Nicho Fernandez, Dovid Halpert & JB Russo)

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez recap the end of the 2026 Regular Season! The guys discuss the teams that just missed the playoffs as well as baseball personnel calling it a career! From Justin Verlander, Howie Rose, Laz Diaz and so much more, the guys say goodbye to pillars in the industry retiring in 2026.

We are excited to begin our Post Season Coverage TOMORROW welcoming on fan ambassadors from each of the Wild Card teams to preview their franchise's chances at advancing to the Divisional Round. To let us know who you'd like to hear from throughout the month of October, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on social media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter).

Overseas Baseball Player Caleb Freeman joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode. Hear all about Caleb baseball journey that has taken him from the transfer portal to Alaska and now to the Czech Republic. We appreciate all of Caleb's insight into his unique baseball journey throughout today's episode and allowing us to share his story.

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Right Handed Pitcher for Texas Christian University Ben Schroeder joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode! Hear all about Ben's baseball journey from JUCO to battling back from injury to the transfer portal and playing for his dream school TCU. Excited to see Ben back on the mound this Spring ready to dominate.

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