Riley O'Brien was an eighth-round pick in the 2017 MLB Draft out of the College of Idaho. He became an MLB All-Star nine years later. He joined Johnny and Greg to discuss his journey on Idaho Sports Talk.

Riley O'Brien was an eighth-round pick in the 2017 MLB Draft out of the College of Idaho. He became an MLB All-Star nine years later. He joined Johnny and Greg to discuss his journey on Idaho Sports Talk.

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho.

Prater & The Ballgame

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho on Boise's 95.3FM/1350AM "The Ticket"

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho on Boise's 95.3FM/1350AM "The Ticket"

RILEY O'BRIEN DISCUSSES HIS JOURNEY FROM COLLEGE OF IDAHO TO MLB ALL-STAR

Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) wrap up the week catching up with Boise State soccer coach Jim Thomas to preview the big soccer game on Sunday afternoon between Spain and Argentina. Johnny also tries to get Greg more into the game by attempting to sell him on what's being billed as a huge halftime show. Bob checks in with Baseball with Bob where he previews the second half of the Major League Baseball season. Later on, Phil Steele catches up with Johnny and Greg to preview Boise State's Football season and look around the rest of the Pac 12. In the final hour of the show, College of Idaho product and MLB All-Star Riley O'Brien talks with Johnny and Greg about his journey to the Midsummer Classic. Plus, the guys conclude the week with the traditional Friday Five segment but also throw in a big show announcement at the end!

Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) wrap up the week catching up with Boise State soccer coach Jim Thomas to preview the big soccer game on Sunday afternoon between Spain and Argentina. Johnny also tries to get Greg more into the game by attempting to sell him on what's being billed as a huge halftime show. Bob checks in with Baseball with Bob where he previews the second half of the Major League Baseball season. Later on, Phil Steele catches up with Johnny and Greg to preview Boise State's Football season and look around the rest of the Pac 12. In the final hour of the show, College of Idaho product and MLB All-Star Riley O'Brien talks with Johnny and Greg about his journey to the Midsummer Classic. Plus, the guys conclude the week with the traditional Friday Five segment but also throw in a big show announcement at the end!

PRATER AND THE BALLGAME, JULY 17: SPAIN-ARGENTINA PREVIEW, HALFTIME SHOWS, BASEBALL WITH BOB, COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW, RILEY O'BRIEN, FRIDAY FIVE, MAJOR SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT

On Thursday's show, Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) caught up with Thomas Harding, Rockies beat writer for MLB.com to discuss Idaho product Gabriel Hughes getting the ball in Colorado's first game out of the All-Star break on Friday. Is Hughes going to stay in the rotation for the rest of the season for the Rockies? As the sports calendar dries up, what kinds of sports documentaries do you enjoy with a new season of "Quarterback" available on Netflix. Johnny and Greg also have had some home repairs this week. Are you the kind of person that likes to be home when the repair work is being done to monitor the situation? Plus, the duo took a look at Boise State's pass rush. How much better does it need to be in 2026 compared to last year. Lastly, with no PAC 12 media days going on, what are some of the conference's hottest talking points entering the first year of the reconfigured league.

On Thursday's show, Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) caught up with Thomas Harding, Rockies beat writer for MLB.com to discuss Idaho product Gabriel Hughes getting the ball in Colorado's first game out of the All-Star break on Friday. Is Hughes going to stay in the rotation for the rest of the season for the Rockies? As the sports calendar dries up, what kinds of sports documentaries do you enjoy with a new season of "Quarterback" available on Netflix. Johnny and Greg also have had some home repairs this week. Are you the kind of person that likes to be home when the repair work is being done to monitor the situation? Plus, the duo took a look at Boise State's pass rush. How much better does it need to be in 2026 compared to last year. Lastly, with no PAC 12 media days going on, what are some of the conference's hottest talking points entering the first year of the reconfigured league.

PRATER AND THE BALLGAME, JULY 16: GABRIEL HUGHES CHECK-IN, SPORTS DOCUMENTARIES, HOME REPAIRS, BOISE STATE FOOTBALL PASS RUSH, PAC 12 HOT TOPICS

Bob continues checking in on the strengths of some previous Boise State Football teams that have played in the Fiesta Bowl. On Thursday, he looked at how the rushing attacks have been for the teams that played on one of College Football's biggest stages.

Bob continues checking in on the strengths of some previous Boise State Football teams that have played in the Fiesta Bowl. On Thursday, he looked at how the rushing attacks have been for the teams that played on one of College Football's biggest stages.

RILEY O'BRIEN DISCUSSES HIS JOURNEY FROM COLLEGE OF IDAHO TO MLB ALL-STAR

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