Rosters to Rings Podcast
Rosters to Rings Podcast
Welcome to the Rosters to Rings Podcast where General Managers from the MLB, NBA, NFL and more will take you behind the curtain and share their unfiltered experiences and evaluations of past and present events in professional sports. Due to competitive reasons, league rules, ownership directives and extreme discretion, General Managers share approximately 40% of what they know and experience with…Social links:
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Hot Seats and Hard Caps with Jeff "Skin" Wade
Thad Levine and Chet West break down the early MLB managerial shakeups, including why the Mets moved on from Carlos Mendoza, how the Phillies have responded under Don Mattingly, and the difficult balance between front office decisions, injuries, and on-field performance. Thad offers an inside look …
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Relegation: Baseball, World Cup, and Sorsby
Thad Levine and Chet West dig into the Brendan Sorsby story, including the gambling angle and what it says about the growing pressure around college athletes in the NIL and betting era. They also break down Team USA’s World Cup outlook and debate whether promotion and relegation could ever work in …
1:06:50
Labor Talks and Title Runs with New Co-Host Chet West
Rosters to Rings welcomes new co-host and longtime friend of the program Chet West to the show. Chet and Thad break down everything fans need to know about the current MLB labor negotiations, including the key issues being discussed, the role of a salary floor and cap, how television revenue impact…
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Running the Reds with President of Baseball Ops Nick Krall
Cincinnati Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall joins the show to discuss his journey from living in a camper while working in Minor League Baseball to leading one of baseball’s most fascinating front offices. Nick reflects on his early days around the Moneyball-era Athletics, the mento…
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Building Big League Bats with James Rowson
Coach James Rowson joins Rosters to Rings to break down the art and science of building a championship offense in the Bronx. Rowson sits down with Thad Levine to discuss the pressure that comes with coaching under the lights of New York Yankees. From clubhouse communication to helping elite hitters…
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The Brotherhood of the Rangers Years with Ron Washington
Ron Washington returns for Part 2 to relive the highs, heartbreak and brotherhood of the iconic Texas Rangers teams he managed alongside Jon Daniels and Thad Levine. Wash opens up about the 2009 season, the support he received from his clubhouse, the fearless mentality those Rangers teams carried, …
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Fundamentals with Ron Washington
In Part 1 of a two episode special, Ron Washington returns to familiar company, reuniting with his former Texas front office of Thad Levine and Jon Daniels. From his early days in the game to a 50-year career in the majors, Wash shares the stories, lessons, and edge that defined his path, while Tha…
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Bow Ties and Breaking News with Ken Rosenthal
Thad is joined by longtime MLB reporter and insider Ken Rosenthal for a wide-ranging conversation on his journey covering Major League Baseball, how he approaches Hall of Fame voting, and what it takes to land scoops in today’s fast-moving media landscape. They also break down the recent manageria…
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The Deals You Make and Don’t Make with Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto
In Part 2 with Jerry Dipoto, Thad and Jerry discuss his rise from interim GM to leading the Los Angeles Angels, the difficult decision to step away, and how that path led him to the Seattle Mariners. Jerry shares what it takes to take over a franchise, the early days of building in Seattle, the tra…
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Giannis, Tanking and Playoff Pressure with Tommy Sheppard
Former NBA GM Tommy Sheppard joins the show to break down the evolving situation with the Milwaukee Bucks, the realities of tanking and the pressure facing contenders this postseason. Plus, a full NBA Playoff preview including upset watch teams, breakout candidates, and the matchups that could def…
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