In this episode of Rosters to Rings, former NBA executive Tommy Sheppard shares his origin story and the lessons learned from years inside NBA front offices. Joined by Thad Levine, the conversation explores what truly defines leadership in players—beyond talent, stats, and contracts. 

In this episode of Rosters to Rings, former NBA executive Tommy Sheppard shares his origin story and the lessons learned from years inside NBA front offices. Joined by Thad Levine, the conversation explores what truly defines leadership in players&mdash;beyond talent, stats, and contracts.&nbsp;

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 fans. At the Rosters to Rings Podcast, we are here to share as much of the other 60% as we can. We will dive deep into not only what decisions are made, but how and why they are made, the strategic nature of negotiations, roster construction, the characters that make up the game, and the true depth of relationships between executives, coaches, players, agents, media and fans.

 

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 fans. At the Rosters to Rings Podcast, we are here to share as much of the other 60% as we can. We will dive deep into not only what decisions are made, but how and why they are made, the strategic nature of negotiations, roster construction, the characters that make up the game, and the true depth of relationships between executives, coaches, players, agents, media and fans.
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Guiding the Flock: Tommy Sheppard on Leadership

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In this mailbag episode of Rosters to Rings, Thad dives into some of the biggest storylines around Major League Baseball:


The recent spike in hamate bone injuries — why they’re happening and how they impact hitters long-term


What it could mean for the league if MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark steps down


Why Lucas Giolito remains the last major free agent on the market and what that signals about today’s pitching landscape


Early MVP candidates not named Judge or Ohtani — and who could realistically enter that tier

Got a question for Thad?


Submit your listener questions on social @rosterstorings or email us at rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com

 

In this mailbag episode of Rosters to Rings, Thad dives into some of the biggest storylines around Major League Baseball:
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The recent spike in hamate bone injuries &mdash; why they&rsquo;re happening and how they impact hitters long-term
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What it could mean for the league if MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark steps down
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Why Lucas Giolito remains the last major free agent on the market and what that signals about today&rsquo;s pitching landscape
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Early MVP candidates not named Judge or Ohtani &mdash; and who could realistically enter that tier
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Got a question for Thad?
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MLB Mailbag: Hamate Bones + Why Is Lucas Giolito Still Unsigned?

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Part 2 of this Rosters to Rings conversation, Adrian Beltré reflects on the moments that defined his legacy—from the joy of reaching the 2011 World Series to the heartbreak of Game 6 slipping away. Beltré opens up about the call that changed his life when he learned he was headed to Cooperstown, what it meant to finally hear his name alongside the game’s greats, and how he balanced an intense, locked-in approach with a genuine love for having fun on the field.

He also shares insight into being represented by Scott Boras, navigating the business side of baseball, and how pride, preparation, and personality all came together to shape a Hall of Fame career.

Part 2 of this Rosters to Rings conversation, Adrian Beltr&eacute; reflects on the moments that defined his legacy&mdash;from the joy of reaching the 2011 World Series to the heartbreak of Game 6 slipping away. Beltr&eacute; opens up about the call that changed his life when he learned he was headed to Cooperstown, what it meant to finally hear his name alongside the game&rsquo;s greats, and how he balanced an intense, locked-in approach with a genuine love for having fun on the field.
He also shares insight into being represented by Scott Boras, navigating the business side of baseball, and how pride, preparation, and personality all came together to shape a Hall of Fame career.

Triumph, Heartbreak, and the Hall of Fame with Adrian Beltré

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Part 1 of this two-part Rosters to Rings conversation, future Hall of Famer Adrian Beltré sits down with MLB executives Thad Levine and Jon Daniels to tell the story behind the player fans came to admire—and opponents came to fear.

Beltré walks through his origin story, from growing up in the Dominican Republic to signing as a teenager and navigating the brutal learning curve of Major League Baseball. He opens up about the resilience that defined his career, playing through constant injuries, physical pain, and setbacks while maintaining elite performance year after year.

Part 1 of this two-part Rosters to Rings conversation, future Hall of Famer Adrian Beltr&eacute; sits down with MLB executives Thad Levine and Jon Daniels to tell the story behind the player fans came to admire&mdash;and opponents came to fear.
Beltr&eacute; walks through his origin story, from growing up in the Dominican Republic to signing as a teenager and navigating the brutal learning curve of Major League Baseball. He opens up about the resilience that defined his career, playing through constant injuries, physical pain, and setbacks while maintaining elite performance year after year.

Pain, Pride, and Longevity with Adrian Beltré

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Guiding the Flock: Tommy Sheppard on Leadership

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