In this inaugural episode of the B1G, Baseball and Beyond Podcast, hosted by Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert, the duo delve into the Midwest college baseball scene with expert insights and passion. They discuss the Top 25 rankings and seasonal outlook for notable teams such as Michigan, Penn State, Nebraska, and others in the Big Ten Conference. Highlights from the episode include a detailed analysis of players and coaches, standout performances from the opening weekend, and future matchups.

The guys emphasize the talent and depth within Midwest baseball programs, hoping to use this platform moving forward to showcase the often-overlooked region. Burke and Patrick also give a preview of upcoming games and share their excitement for the 2025 season.

00:00 Welcome to B1G, Baseball, and Beyond
01:01 The Vision for Big Baseball and Beyond
01:56 Player-Centric Coverage and Midwest Advocacy
03:44 Challenges and Opportunities for Big Ten Teams
05:49 Michigan and Penn State's Strong Start
13:37 Nebraska's Potential and Early Performance
16:30 UCLA's Youthful Talent and Strong Start
19:49 Insights from Coach Savage
20:12 Big Ten Weekend Recap
21:19 Midwest Teams to Watch
22:06 Xavier's Challenging Schedule
24:15 Michigan State's Strong Start
33:31 Cincinnati's Impressive Performance
38:10 Upcoming Weekend Preview
40:11 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

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D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

Wake Forest head coach Tom Walter joins the show to discuss the new-look Demon Deacons and how they went about reconstructing the roster with a Moneyball approach of filling holes after seeing several players selected in the draft, including three players taken in the top 10 picks.

Later in the episode, ACC, Etc. host Daron Vaught joins to talk Wake Forest, transfer classes and all things Atlantic Coast Conference. He also gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at putting together the "Rintaro" narrative podcast series about Stanford and Japanese superstar Rintaro Sasaki.

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers and Bradley Smart take a look back at the Opening Weekend of the 2025 season. Kendall also shares his in-person observations from the Shriners Children's College Showdown at Globe Life Field.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout
01:01 Weekend Recap: Arizona's Struggles and Cincinnati's Rise
05:07 Duke vs. Cincinnati: A Closer Look
09:28 Vanderbilt's Promising Start and Concerns
17:07 Surprises and Concerns: Oklahoma State and Clemson
22:35 Arizona Baseball Weekend Highlights
26:06 Texas Shriners Children's College Showdown Recap
33:09 ACC Teams' Performance Overview
36:39 Mid-Major Shoutouts and Final Thoughts

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, Joe Healy, Bradley Smart and Jack DeLongchamps go through their bold predictions for the 2025 season.

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

D1Baseball Midwest regional analyst Patrick Ebert breaks down the new Big Ten and what to expect this year in a conference with four new West Coast teams, six more league games, and a number of teams that could be in the conversation for an at-large bid.

Northwestern head coach Ben Greenspan also joins the show to talk about the allure of taking a Northwestern job that may not have seemed desirable from the outside and the steps the Wildcats are taking to try to build the program into a contender in the Big Ten. He also tells the story of how getting quarterback Jack Lausch to join the baseball program started with smooth-talking a tow-truck driver.

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

Ahead of the 2025 Shriners Children's College Showdown at Globe Life Field, D1Baseball's Joe Healy, Kendall Rogers, and Mike Rooney sat down with the six head coaches to discuss their teams, the preseason, and their excitement for this weekend's tournament!

00:00 – Jim Schlossnagle, Texas

10:04 – Mike Bianco, Ole Miss

21:01 – Dan McDonnell, Louisville

33:34 – Chip Hale, Arizona

44:00 – Erik Bakich, Clemson

55:44 – Josh Holliday, Oklahoma State

(Note: We had some issues with Roons' audio during his interview with Josh Holliday. Coach does most of the talking, though, so please enjoy!)

Learn more about the 2025 Shriners Children's College Showdown: https://globelifefield.com/d1baseball

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

On this episode of RINTARO, Daron Vaught asks Rintaro Sasaki's coaches and teammates what they think success for Rintaro could mean for themselves, others, and the landscape of college baseball.

RINTARO is part of the D1Baseball Podcast Network and is hosted and produced by Daron Vaught.

Art by Kev Roché (kevdraws.com)

Music by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, David Seifert and Joe Healy complete their 2025 fantasy draft. Fitt will be going for a three-peat after winning the fantasy competition each of the last two years.

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.