Nuts About Baseball

In this episode, host Joe Grimme reviews the past week for the Cincinnati Reds, which seemed to be a relief pitchers' clinic on how to lose games.  He also previews the upcoming week that involves matchups against the two (2) teams from New York.

Phil Stanton (collegebaseballinsider.com) joins host Joe Grimme during this episode to talk about the College Baseball World Series.  With over 20 years of experience covering college baseball, which includes 15 trips to Omaha, Nebraska, Phil provides insight for those who have never been to this event, as well as his thoughts on who will be crowned National Champions in 2026.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks about the career of Dale Murphy, who amassed 398 home runs and collected 1266 runs batted in during his 18-year career, the majority of which was played with the Atlanta Braves.  Joe compares Dale to other players who are in the Baseball Hall of Fame, and he provides his thoughts as to whether Murphy should join them.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme reminds listeners not to panic just yet, as he provides a summary of the season to date for the Cincinnati Reds.  Specifically, Joe points out that the 31-33 record is exactly the same as 2025, and he adds hope that the hitting is slowing turning around.

Host Joe Grimme is joined in this episode by Scott Schweitzer (Campbell County Head Varsity Baseball Coach).  Joe and Scott talk about the team's key players, their dominant journey through the postseason, as well as the upcoming State Tournament.

Milt Horner, head coach for the Highlands Varsity Softball team, joins host Joe Grimme during this episode.  Milt talks about this season that has been led by his four (4) seniors, as well as their 9th Region Championship and the upcoming State Tournament.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme is joined by Kevin Gray (Beechwood Tigers Head Varsity Baseball Coach).  Kevin talks about the team's recent run through the postseason, during which the Tigers won another District Championship and their fifth Regional Championship out of the last seven that have been played.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks about the last week for the Cincinnati Reds, as they went 3-3, taking 2 from the New York Mets and avoiding a sweep by the Atlanta Braves with a win in the series finale.  Take a listen to hear Joe's thoughts on what to do about several starters who are hitting under .200.

Host Joe Grimme is joined by former Newport Central Catholic basketball standout Mike Zimmerman for this episode.  Mike talks about his days at NCC, his collegiate basketball career, and his current position as the Campbell County Commonwealth Attorney.

Happy Memorial Day!  Enjoy today's Monday Morning Mop-Up, as host Joe Grimme summarizes the last week for the Cincinnati Reds, as well as providing a preview of what to expect this week.