Cold Weather Bats

Welcome to a brand-new season of summer ball — Cold Weather Bats is back with full coverage of the 2025 Royal Oak Leprechauns! In this season preview episode, hosts Michael Rubenstein, Brandon Justice, and Griffin Green dive into everything you need to know about the Leps heading into a highly anticipated summer at The Lucky Corner.

We sit down with Head Coach Chris Faust to talk about his journey from player to skipper, what makes this year's team different, and the pride of coaching a roster stacked with 33 Michigan natives — many right from Metro Detroit. Then we’re joined by Ryan Tyranski, who’s off to a red-hot start and quickly emerging as a leader on the field and in the clubhouse.

🔰 This episode kicks off a weekly series, where we’ll bring you recaps, standout performances, player interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and a look at the community impact of Royal Oak’s hometown team.

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and follow the Leprechauns this season as we cover all things Northwoods League and beyond — straight from The Lucky Corner.

In this episode of Cold Weather Bats, Michael and Brandon jump right into previewing Saturday’s regional finals and possible quarterfinal matchups across all four divisions in Michigan high school baseball.

We go division by division, break down the key games to watch, and give our picks on who we think moves on. 

If you're following the tournament closely, this one's for you.

In this special edition of Spittin’ Seeds, host Michael — Northwood alum and former USA Prime Michigan coach — sits down with two key players from the Northwood Timberwolves baseball team, Josh Getz and Tyler Sager, as they prepare to compete in the 2025 NCAA Division II College World Series in Cary, North Carolina.

For the first time in program history, Northwood is headed to the CWS — and it’s no accident. With a 40–20 record, a GMAC championship, and a Super Regional win over UIndy, this team has battled its way to the national stage. Josh and Tyler reflect on the journey, their postseason performances, and what it means to represent Northwood with everything on the line. Michael shares personal stories from their travel ball days, and the full-circle pride of watching two of his former players lead a program-defining moment.

Whether you're a Northwood fan, a Michigan baseball supporter, or someone who loves a great underdog story — this one’s for you.

Recorded just days before the CWS opener vs. Central Missouri.

Subscribe, like, and drop a comment to support these players and follow their journey. Go Timby's. Let’s bring it home.

This week on Spittin’ Seeds, we’re bringing you a special Memorial Day edition packed with playoff buzz, big life news, and real talk for baseball families.

We kick things off with a moment of reflection for the meaning behind the holiday — honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice — before diving into Michigan high school baseball playoffs. We’ve got teams to watch, playoff dark horses, and the keys to making a run in June.

Then… surprise! We share a major life update for one half of the Spittin' Seeds crew. We also tease our latest Patreon post, "Avoiding Burnout: Building a Summer That Actually Lasts" — covering everything from mental fatigue to rest weekends and how to keep the love for the game alive through the grind.

And finally, we go into our Stock Up / Stock Down: Summer Ball Edition — breaking down what’s trending, what’s working, and what we’re already over.

Whether you’re road-tripping to a tourney, firing up the grill, or just catching your breath, we’re glad you’re here. Play hard, stay grounded, and keep spittin’ those seeds.

The Cold Weather Bats crew teams up for a special crossover episode to break down eight key districts ahead of the 2025 MHSAA Baseball Playoffs — four from Division 1 and four from Division 2.

Joining the show are:

Michael Rubenstein and Nick Swanson from Spittin' Seeds

Dan Greisbaum Jr. representing Cold Weather Bats

Griffin Green from Bald Banter

Together, we dive into the toughest matchups, sleeper teams, and potential fireworks in next week’s action. Plus, we talk top-tier playoff atmospheres around the state and what makes certain districts special this time of year.

Whether you're a coach, player, or just a fan of Michigan high school baseball, this episode has something for you.

Drop your district picks in the comments and don’t forget to like & subscribe for more coverage as the road to East Lansing begins!

We are back for Episode 4 of Spittin' Seeds, and it’s a loaded one. We kick things off with a Michigan high school baseball update and dive into what May really means for coaches and players — from playoff prep to managing the mental game.

We spotlight our latest Patreon post on how to keep developing when you don’t have a field (hint: no excuses). Then, it’s the great travel ball debate — is going out of town really helping, or just draining wallets?

Nick drops a rant on travel team classifications that’s guaranteed to get some nods (or eye rolls), and we wrap with our new segment: Ban It. Hear what we’d gladly remove from youth baseball forever — and send us yours to get featured in future episodes.

As always, subscribe, rate, and share — and check out our Patreon for even more baseball content.

Hosts Griffin Green and Taylor Grzelakowski sit down with guests to discuss their paths through the college baseball recruitment process. Tune in for real stories, helpful insights, and a closer look at what it takes to make it to the next level.

In this episode of the Super 25 Roundtable, the CWB crew and special guests dive into the latest rankings, standout performances, and the biggest movers of the week. Who’s rising, who’s slipping, and which teams are making serious noise? We’ll debate it all, share some bold predictions, and spotlight a few under-the-radar squads you need to keep an eye on. Grab a seat — it’s time to talk shop with the best in the game!

We’re back with another episode of Spittin’ Seeds, presented by Cold Weather Bats! This week, Michael Rubenstein and Nick Swanson dive into the grind of early spring baseball in Michigan — soggy fields, frozen hands, and why it’s all worth it. We also spotlight the USSSA Spring Kickoff, talk about the summer ball mindset, and share a game-changing hitting drill for balance and power. Plus, Nick goes on a certified bunting rant (and you’ll want to hear it). And to wrap it up? We draw some surprising parallels between The Masters and youth baseball — mental toughness, patience, and that one dream ballpark you’ll never forget.