[FULL EPISODE] The State of Umpiring w/ Ted Barrett

Rich and Bret discuss the news of Mike Trout going down with a meniscus tear and whether being injury prone is genetic To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Rich Herrera and Bret sit down to discuss the struggles on the Houston Astros in the first month of the season (especially Josh Hader & Jose Abreu), the Mike Trout injury update/whether being injury prone is genetic and which sports moments make the guys feel the most anxious. Plus, mailbag questions! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's special anniversary episode, we relive a monumental moment in Seattle sports history: On May 2nd, 2002, Mariner teammates Bret Boone and Mike Cameron hit back-to-back home runs twice in the 1st inning and Mike finished the game with four home runs in total. Bret and Mike are joined by two of the White Sox pitchers from that game, Jim Parque and Mike Porzio, to reminisce and share their memories of the day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret Boone joined Schopp & Bulldog on Buffalo's WGR to discuss what to make of the Trout injury, his memories of playing for elite Seattle squads, the MLB's hitting problem, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret sits down with Mariners color commentator Mike Blowers to discuss the Mariners season to this point, what's been working and where they can improve, the race for what seems like an open AL West crown, fun stories from their early days together and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret joins the guys to discuss his brother Aaron getting tossed early in the week and the continued umpire controversy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret joins the guys to share his thoughts on the Red Sox, Aaron Judge's slow start, when it's time to sound the panic alarm on the Astros and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret Boone joins the show to discuss the Braves 2024 season so far and why the feeling around the team just feels different. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Bret discuss the controversial ejection of Aaron Boone earlier this week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Rich Herrera and Bret sit down to discuss Aaron Boone's controversial ejection, the continued umpiring saga and Bret's experience dealing with questionable calls and realistic expectations for phenoms Elly De La Cruz and Jackson Holliday. Plus, mailbag questions! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices