In this episode of the Back It Up Binge Podcast, JB talks with MLB great Ross Grimsley for a wide-ranging and unforgettable conversation that spans generations of baseball. We open with today’s game, diving into the Orioles’ hot stove moves and the growing concern over pitching injuries before rewinding to Ross’s roots growing up in Tennessee and being drafted by the Reds. Grimsley takes us inside the Reds’ clubhouse, reflecting on locker room leadership, postseason battles, and the expectations that came with early career success, including an NL Championship and World Series run. The discussion continues through his trade to Baltimore, the dominant Orioles pitching staffs, and a free-agency stop in Montreal, along with insights into the grind of pitching in the high-ERA 1970s. Ross shares vivid memories from the ’78 All-Star Game, playing for legends Sparky Anderson and Earl Weaver, and stories about icons like Johnny Bench. We close with some legendary tales from Grimsley’s career, a fun Binge Burner round, and final reflections from one of baseball’s most memorable left-handers.

00:58 Intro

01:31 Orioles Hot Stove Discussion

10:28 Pitching Injuries

16:54 Growing Up In Tennessee

19:37 Drafted By The Reds

24:15 Reds Locker Room Leaders

28:19 NL Championship / World Series

31:09 Early Career Success and Expectations

32:20 Trade to Baltimore

33:56 Baltimore Pitching Staffs

36:34 Free Agency Move to Montreal

39:16 Once a Pitcher, Always a Pitcher

42:11 The 1970's ERA Baseball

45:02 '78 All-Star Game Experience

48:55 Playing For Sparky Anderson and Earl Weaver

56:59 Johnny Bench

59:39 The Legendary Stories of Ross Grimsley

01:04:03 Binge Burner Round

01:15:32 Closing Comments

01:16:58 Outro

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