Spring Training is here!

School is back for the kids, so there is finally enough time in the day to catch up on what has been going on this summer in the baseball world for the Singleton family. From last minute road trips for a MLB promotion, to viral internet moments, the summer was an eventful one. Lets get into the dirt from this summer.

It's the most fun time of the MLB season, The MLB All Star Game, and with that comes one of the most anticipated off the field events for our guest, the walk on the red carpet. Maria Hader joins the show to talk about prepping for Atlanta to celebrate her husband, Josh Hader, being selected to his 6th All Star game. Linzy and Maria also discuss the different stops with past MLB teams, along with giving back to the Houston community with their charity, Hader's Heart. So pour yourself an espresso martini and lets get into the dirt with Maria Hader. In recognition of the tragic events in Kerr County Texas, donations can be made to these charities below: Kerr County Community Relief Fund: https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201 Kerrville Pets Rescue: https://kerrvillepetsalive.com/ United Cajun Navy : https://unitedcajunnavy.org/donate/ (supplies airboats and canine teams) Mercy Chefs: https://mercychefs.com/donation/ (provides meals and drinking water to victims, volunteers & first responders)

After deciding to leave the Mets organization, by the grace of the baseball gods, the Singletons are back in the Houston Astros organization. Recently Jon signed a minor league contract and is now with the AAA Sugar Land Space Cowboys. In this episode, Linzy and Jon reflect on the journey in baseball so far and how they got here...again.

In the middle of triggering the "upward mobility clause", Linzy gives her thoughts about the possible future and potential return to MLB for her husband Jon, along with sharing the struggles of every day life at home handling the day to day errands that can sometimes feel overwhelming doing it alone. The life of a baseball family isn't always a homerun.

Houston Astros fill in sideline reporter Lauren Callender shares her journey into sports media, reflecting on the drive that got her there and the moments that made it all worth it- like interviewing childhood idols Albert Pujols and Ed Belfour. She opens up about balancing a fast-paced career with motherhood, and the deep love of sports that keeps her going. A candid, inspiring look at life behind the mic.

When you think neon pink, black and lime green, you don't think baseball... until now. The Party Animals are a crazy, fun and unique baseball team who are the rivals of their constant competition The Savannah Bananas. Banana ball has taken over the baseball world for fans of America's pastime, they have flipped the game on its head and truly highlight what fans love most about going to a baseball game. In this episode Linzy chats with Autumn Rae whose partner is Party Animals first baseman Jason Swan. From off the field training, to experiencing how much the Banana baseball universe has grown in its fandom, come take a walk on the wild side with the Party Animals.

The baseball world has thrown the Singleton family a curveball. Linzy recounts finding out that her husband Jon will not be on the Houston Astros to start the 2025 MLB season, emotionally talks about her attachment to the organization she has known since 2011, and looks forward to what is next with their new team.

Before she was married to a MLB player, Linzy was a college athlete and...an Angels fan??!! Get to know Linzy as she tells stories of her upbringing in southern California, her own journey of being a college softball player, and how she met her now husband Jon.

On this episode, Linzy gives her personal experience of how the 2024 baseball season ended, her husband Jon's offseason schedule to prepare for the 2025 MLB season, and a few tips if you are thinking of going to watch spring training as a fan in either Arizona or Florida. Welcome to the first episode of "The Dirt at Home" instagram: @thedirtathome