On the Mound: Jackson Mitchell

11 year MLB veteran Adam Rosales joins Dylan Campione on today's episode to discuss his playing and coaching career! Hear about Adam's journey from getting drafted to his time in Oakland, his mindset as a player and what it takes to succeed at the big league level. Plus, Adam shares his transition into coaching and gives insight into his current role within the Athletics organization!  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or to nominate a future guest, email us at [email protected] or DM us on Social Media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter). 

Former MLB Outfielder Jason Michaels joins Dylan Campione & JB Russo on today's episode! Hear all about Jason's journey from getting drafted four times to playing over a decade at the big league level. Plus, learn all about Jason's post-playing career as the founder of 'The Big League Approach.' The guys discuss all of Jason's work regarding the mental side of the sport we love.  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next, email us at [email protected] or DM us on Social Media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter). 

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Dovid Halpert are back for part two of their Free Agent Predictions episode! Following up on Friday's pitchers edition, the guys discuss where they think the top hitters will land this offseason. From Randy Arozarena to Alec Bohm, the guys discuss it all!  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or to nominate a guest, email us at [email protected] or DM us on Social Media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / Tik Tok / X (Twitter). 

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Dovid Halpert are back for our annual kick off to Free Agency episode. The guys break down all the top of the rotation starters, innings eaters and lock down relievers, trying to determine where each will play in 2027. How many reunions will Dylan try to make? Which pitchers fit certain team's molds according to Nicho? How many darts can Dovid land? All that and more in today's episode. Tune in for our hitters edition on Monday!  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or to nominate a future guest, email us at [email protected] or DM us on Social Media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter). 

Head Baseball Coach at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Sean McDermott joins Dylan Campione & JB Russo on today's episode. Hear all about Coach's baseball journey and stops along the road that led to UIC. Plus, learn all about the winning culture Coach McDermott is bringing to his program, including a NCAA Regional appearance in 2026, excitement for 2027 and recruiting advice for future student-athletes.  Special thank you to the UIC Athletics Department for helping to coordinate today's interview and to Coach for all the time and insight he gave us into the great UIC program. Excited to continue to welcome on perspectives from inside their program in the future! 

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.  To let us know who you'd like to hear from throughout the offseason, email us a guest idea at [email protected] or DM us on social media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter). 

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.  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or to nominate a guest, email us at [email protected] or DM us on Social Media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter). 

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 [email protected] 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.  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or to nominate a guest, email us at [email protected] or DM us on social media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter) 

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!    To let us know who you want to hear from on a future episode, or to nominate a guest, email us at [email protected] or DM us on social media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter).