Covering the Bases

Covering the Bases

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Covering the Bases episodes

  • Episode 41 - Harold Reynolds
    MLB Network’s Harold Reynolds joins Daron Vaught on the newest episode of Covering The Bases. Reynolds talks about the current nature of the game, the lessons he learned on his journey through the minors and how his own mindset differed from today’s prospects, how excited he is for the first MLB Combine this summer, and his favorite stories from playing with Cal Ripken Jr., Bo Jackson, Rickey Henderson, and more.
     
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    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zyUVq4W1YXOdJjWkxPEoh
     
    Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-baseballs-covering-the-bases/id1449619430?mt=2
     
    Google: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ix3a4m4ucdbzwn56xvwpr7crwfu?t=USA_Baseballs_Covering_the_Bases
     
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlgOvx_El5TUaVQ-UxozFpwQKU6DTZ-2q
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    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 40 - Kumar Rocker
    PROSPECTS ON DECK: 2019 College World Series champion and Most Outstanding Player, Kumar Rocker, joins Daron Vaught on the newest episode of Covering The Bases. Rocker talks about what he learned from the international competition while helping the 18U National Team earn a world championship in 2017, his historic no-hitter in Vanderbilt’s 2019 Super Regional against Duke en route to the national championship, how he used 2020 to improve, and his goals for the upcoming 2021 season.
     
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    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zyUVq4W1YXOdJjWkxPEoh
     
    Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-baseballs-covering-the-bases/id1449619430?mt=2
     
    Google: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ix3a4m4ucdbzwn56xvwpr7crwfu?t=USA_Baseballs_Covering_the_Bases
     
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    30 min
  • Episode 39 - Skip Schumaker
    World Series champion and 2006 Professional National Team alum Skip Schumaker joins Daron Vaught in the latest episode of Covering the Bases. Schumaker talks about what it meant to help Team USA qualify for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, some of the biggest moments of the 2011 World Series championship, and how playing in Cuba with USA Baseball prepared him for competing on MLB’s biggest stages.
     
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    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zyUVq4W1YXOdJjWkxPEoh
     
    Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-baseballs-covering-the-bases/id1449619430?mt=2
     
    Google: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ix3a4m4ucdbzwn56xvwpr7crwfu?t=USA_Baseballs_Covering_the_Bases
     
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlgOvx_El5TUaVQ-UxozFpwQKU6DTZ-2q
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    54 min
  • Episode 38 - Albert Almora Jr.
    World Series Champion and seven-time USA Baseball alum Albert Almora Jr. joins Daron Vaught in the latest episode of Covering the Bases. Almora talks to Daron about winning the Cubs’ first World Series in 108 years as a rookie, how excited he is to begin the next chapter of his baseball career, and his favorite Team USA memories that span nearly a decade.
     
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    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zyUVq4W1YXOdJjWkxPEoh
     
    Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-baseballs-covering-the-bases/id1449619430?mt=2
     
    Google: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ix3a4m4ucdbzwn56xvwpr7crwfu?t=USA_Baseballs_Covering_the_Bases
     
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlgOvx_El5TUaVQ-UxozFpwQKU6DTZ-2q
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    52 min
  • Episode 37 - Jarred Kelenic
    PROSPECTS ON DECK: Covering the Bases host Daron Vaught is joined by two-time 18U National Team gold medalist and Seattle Mariners prospect Jarred Kelenic. Kelenic recounts his journey to playing for Team USA out of Wisconsin, his experience playing professional baseball during the pandemic and the goals he holds for his career.
     
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    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zyUVq4W1YXOdJjWkxPEoh
     
    Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-baseballs-covering-the-bases/id1449619430?mt=2
     
    Google: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ix3a4m4ucdbzwn56xvwpr7crwfu?t=USA_Baseballs_Covering_the_Bases
     
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlgOvx_El5TUaVQ-UxozFpwQKU6DTZ-2q
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    48 min
  • Episode 36 - Cal Ripken Jr.
    Twenty-one year MLB veteran and Hall of Fame shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. joins Covering the Bases host Daron Vaught on the final episode of 2020. Ripken discusses working with USA Baseball and his desire to work within youth baseball, how family influenced his professional career, and “the streak” that earned him the nickname “Iron Man.”
     
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    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zyUVq4W1YXOdJjWkxPEoh
     
    Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-baseballs-covering-the-bases/id1449619430?mt=2
     
    Google: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ix3a4m4ucdbzwn56xvwpr7crwfu?t=USA_Baseballs_Covering_the_Bases
     
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlgOvx_El5TUaVQ-UxozFpwQKU6DTZ-2q
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    58 min
  • Episode 35 - Jeff Criswell
    PROSPECTS ON DECK: Covering the Bases host Daron Vaught is joined by Collegiate National Team alum and Oakland Athletics prospect Jeff Criswell. Criswell discusses throwing an impromptu graduation ceremony during the pandemic, his surprise at being invited to the Collegiate National Team and his Draft night experience.
     
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    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zyUVq4W1YXOdJjWkxPEoh
     
    Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-baseballs-covering-the-bases/id1449619430?mt=2
     
    Google: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ix3a4m4ucdbzwn56xvwpr7crwfu?t=USA_Baseballs_Covering_the_Bases
     
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlgOvx_El5TUaVQ-UxozFpwQKU6DTZ-2q
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    55 min
  • Episode 34 - Mark DeRosa
    Covering the Bases host Daron Vaught is joined on this episode by USA Baseball alum, 16-year MLB veteran and MLB Central host Mark DeRosa. DeRosa talks about his first MLB at-bat against Randy Johnson, his desire to play for Team USA in the 2009 World Baseball Classic and his transition from the field into the studio for MLB Network.
     
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    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zyUVq4W1YXOdJjWkxPEoh
     
    Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-baseballs-covering-the-bases/id1449619430?mt=2
     
    Google: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ix3a4m4ucdbzwn56xvwpr7crwfu?t=USA_Baseballs_Covering_the_Bases
     
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlgOvx_El5TUaVQ-UxozFpwQKU6DTZ-2q
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    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 33 - Bobby Witt Jr.
    PROSPECTS ON DECK: Covering the Bases host Daron Vaught is joined by 18U National Team alum and 2019 No. 2 overall Draft pick Bobby Witt Jr. Witt talks about growing up learning the game from his father, his excitement to be a part of the Kansas City Royals’ organization and how his time with Team USA remains one of his greatest baseball memories.
     
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    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zyUVq4W1YXOdJjWkxPEoh
     
    Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-baseballs-covering-the-bases/id1449619430?mt=2
     
    Google: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ix3a4m4ucdbzwn56xvwpr7crwfu?t=USA_Baseballs_Covering_the_Bases
     
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlgOvx_El5TUaVQ-UxozFpwQKU6DTZ-2q
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    41 min
  • Episode 32 - Michael Young
    Covering the Bases host Daron Vaught is joined on this episode by USA Baseball alum, seven-time MLB All-Star and 2005 Batting Title champion Michael Young. Young talks about the star-laden group of teammates he played with over his career, his experience playing in the World Series and getting the opportunity to represent Team USA in the inaugural World Baseball Classic.
     
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    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zyUVq4W1YXOdJjWkxPEoh
     
    Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-baseballs-covering-the-bases/id1449619430?mt=2
     
    Google: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ix3a4m4ucdbzwn56xvwpr7crwfu?t=USA_Baseballs_Covering_the_Bases
     
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlgOvx_El5TUaVQ-UxozFpwQKU6DTZ-2q
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    1 hr 6 min

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