Interviews

Diamondbacks’ Steven Souza Jr. is More Than Just a Power Hitter

Mar 10, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Features, Interviews, Spring Training

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- When you think of the newest addition to the Arizona Diamondbacks outfield, Steven Souza Jr., his power probably comes to mind first.But when he was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays on ...

After the Las Vegas Shooting, Hero Todd Blyleven’s Personal Struggle Began

Jeff J. Snider

Feb 22, 2018

Features, Interviews

When I first said, "I'm going back in," my brother-in-law said, "No, you're not."I said, "Yes, I am," and Cathie said, "What do you mean you're going back in?"And I said, "Baby, I have to go back in. I ...

AFL: Alex Jackson Drives in Two, Helps Peoria Win Title

Joe Jacquez

Nov 18, 2017

Arizona Fall League, Atlanta Braves, Headlines, Interviews, Minor League Baseball, Prospect Reports

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A move back to catcher changed the trajectory of Atlanta Braves prospect Alex Jackson's career and he capped off an impressive fall with a 2-RBI day, helping the Peoria Javelinas to their fi...

Mature, Fearless Jared Johnson Took a Circuitous Route to Pro Baseball

Jeff J. Snider

Jul 17, 2017

Draft, Features, Interviews, Minor League Baseball, Washington Nationals

When a baseball player takes a few years off, it can raise questions. The most notable example is Josh Hamilton, whose league-imposed hiatus was not a pattern any aspiring ballplayer would want to follow. Almos...

Troy Bacon Wasn’t on the List, but He’s Here Anyway

Jeff J. Snider

Jul 3, 2017

Atlanta Braves, Draft, Features, Headlines, Interviews

Two-way players do not really exist in Major League Baseball. Many players have converted from hitting to pitching or vice versa and played in the big leagues as both -- in fact, it's the only reason you ever h...

Michael Kohn is Healthy, Looking to Make an Impact

Jeff J. Snider

Nov 28, 2016

Features, Interviews, Offseason

Former Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Michael Kohn missed all of the 2016 season after undergoing shoulder surgery in October 2015. After nearly 14 months of rehab, Kohn will throw a 35-pi...

Talking Baseball with Adam Rosales of the San Diego Padres

Patrick Flowers

Aug 30, 2016

A Word from the Dugout, Features, Interviews, San Diego Padres

This morning, I had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Rosales of the San Diego Padres. Adam is a Major League Baseball player as well as the founder of Adam Rosales' Baseball Utility.Rosales, a native of ...

Stadium to Studio: An Inside Look at the Transformation of Mike Stud’s Career

Liam Skiffington

Jul 26, 2016

Features, Interviews

They say that all rock stars want to be athletes and all athletes want to be rock stars. Some excel at being the former; others, the latter. A product of Cranston, Rhode Island, Mike Seander -- better known by ...

Interview with Rays Prospect Cade Gotta

Kyle O'Neill

Jul 11, 2016

Features, Interviews

From as early as three years old, Cade Gotta always had a strong passion for sports. Gotta and his siblings would be outside playing all different kinds of sports all day long. He credits his family and his coa...

Blue Jays Prospect Colton Turner Having a Breakout Season After Stint in Australia

Brian Crawford

Jun 29, 2016

Features, Interviews, Minor League Baseball, Toronto Blue Jays

One of the most unique experiences in minor league baseball is the opportunity for prospects to take part in the Australian Baseball League during the winter months. What makes this experience memorable is it p...