Grand Forks Spitfires - Roberto Lemus

The New York Yankees AAA affiliate rebranded as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Highlanders this weekend, and I weigh in with my thoughts, plus Frankie Castellon and Jason Moragas share their opinions on the fresh new look

My guest this week is Jeff Dobish, CEO/President of the Gering Sugar Beets of the Independence Baseball League. He shares what led him to the community and the story on the team's colors and branding.

My guest this week is the owner and head coach of the North Missouri Naturals, Mike O'Haver. He discusses how he started the Natty's three years ago, his pursuit of a ballpark, and how they wound up in the MINK League in 2026.

My guest this week is Al Maulding of the Pioneer Baseball League is my guest today and he shares his connection with Red Pocket Mobiles along with the day-to-day operations of the Pioneer Baseball League as they look to expand into Orange County, California, for the 2027 season.

My guess this week is the President and General Manager at Hillsboro Hops Professional Baseball. He talks about his rise from an intern with the Yakima Bears 25-years-ago to the Hops brand-new stadium that opened this past season.

My guest this week is the owner and president of the Dyersville Dreamers, Chris Goodell. The expansion club will play in the Northwoods League in the summer of 2027 at the Field of Dreams Ballpark. The baseball complex is quickly becoming a hub of all things baseball, and the local surroundings are also rapidly expanding.

My guest this week is a former MLB All-Star and manager of the Red Pocket Mobiles of the Pioneer League. Young's team just completed a 96-game road schedule, and he shares his experience with me on today's episode.

My guest this week is the Play-by-Play and Media Relations Director of the Johnstown Mill Rats, George Lucas. He shares his career journey to the booth oft he Mill Rats, plus his experience in radio and broadcasting the ECHL. It is quite the show this week!

I am solo this week as I discuss my visit to Rate Field to witness the Chicago White Sox smack back-to-back-to-back homeruns and then walk it off against the New York Mets. The South Side was electric on Friday night as over 31,000 fans went home happy. Plus, I talk about what it's like watching the game in the 500 level with family and little kids, plus taking the Metra to the game in style.

Roberto Lemus is my guest this week. He is the GM of the Grand Forks Spitfires of the Northwoods League softball team. Lemus tells us what it's like working for a softball team compared to a baseball team. You might be surprised by what he says; enjoy the listen.