Pirates' superstar pitcher Paul Skenes sits down with Mookie Betts to respond to the viral trade rumors, discuss his dominant 'splinker' pitch (and reveals the grip), playing catcher at Air Force before pitching and what he would throw Babe Ruth and Barry Bonds. Paul also reacts to Livvy Dunne saying he's an elite chef and his viral NL Rookie of the Year reaction. Mookie and Paul cap the episode by breaking out the whiteboards and going through one of their at-bats against each other.

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Diamondbacks' star shortstop Geraldo Perdomo joins Mookie to talk about the art of turning a double play, tips at playing SS, their reaction to Kyle Schwarber's 4-HR game and whether Mookie swings for the fences when he gets to 3 HRs in one game. They also share stories from early in their career where Mookie explains why he wanted to be sent down after joining the 2014 Red Sox and Perdomo's rivalry with Madison Bumgarner. Finally, the two MLB stars test their umpire skills with a friendly competition of calling balls and strikes. Watch new episode of On Base with Mookie Betts.

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Cincinnati Reds IF/OF Gavin Lux joins former Dodgers teammate Mookie Betts to discuss Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's engagement, Shohei Ohtani trolling a Padres heckler, Cal Raleigh's historic season, and the epic 2024 World Series run. Lux also reacts to getting traded from the Dodgers, gives his take on the famous Skyline Chili, and shares what it's like to play with Elly De La Cruz under legendary manager Terry Francona.

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Dodgers' star catcher Will Smith joins for rare sit-down interview with teammate Mookie Betts to discuss heated rivalry with San Diego Padres amid NL West race, managing the Dodgers' star pitching staff, Will's MVP-caliber season and Buster Posey's high praise. The Dodgers stars also talk Dodgers-Padres being compared to Yankees-Red Sox, what Will purchased after his extension with LA, untold story on Clayton Kershaw mound visit, having the same name as actor Will Smith... and the iPad went flying at one point in new episode of On Base.

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Royals star SS Bobby Witt Jr. joins 3x World Series champion Mookie Betts to discuss his MVP-caliber 2024 season and losing to Aaron Judge, his favorite memories from the WBC, and his relationship to Kansas City celebrities like Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, and Rob Riggle. They also discuss what it was like to end the Royals' postseason drought last year, how he's evolving as a leader for the franchise, signing with Oklahoma as a high school freshman, and what advice he's given to Royals phenom Jac Caglianone.

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San Diego Padres star Jackson Merrill sits down with 3x World Series champion Mookie Betts to discuss Denzel Clarke's insane HR robbery for the Athletics, why he wanted to stay in San Diego, and what makes the Dodgers-Padres rivalry unique. They also discuss their favorite Dustin Pedroia stories, growing up quickly in the minor leagues, the wild reason that Mookie got fined, how one San Francisco Giants fan ruined Jackson's golf game, and they take a Gen Z quiz.

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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar sits down with Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts to debate St. Louis pizza vs. Chicago deep dish, what it was like playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic, and why Shohei Ohtani's level of fame reminds them of Michael Jordan. They also discuss his Japanese heritage, his crazy story of being recruited by Duke to play football, what's led to the Cardinals' success so far this year, and they play a game of 'Noot or Not'.

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4x All-Star Pete Alonso sits down with 3x World Series champion Mookie Betts to discuss the story behind Mookie's toe injury, the Mets' wild offseason and their new 'Big 3,' and what he thinks makes Juan Soto so special. They also discuss the wild story behind New York's 2024 turnaround and playoff push, the origin of his 'Polar Bear' nickname, if he thinks about breaking the Mets' home run record, why he's had so much success in the Home Run Derby, and why he wanted to re-sign with the Mets last offseason.

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2024 NL Cy Young winner and Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale sits down with Mookie to talk about Sale's award-winning season, dominating as teammates on the 2018 Boston Red Sox, the viral 100 men vs. 1 Gorilla debate, and much more.

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Dodgers star Teoscar Hernández joins 3x World Series Champion Mookie Betts for his first English-speaking podcast interview to discuss LA’s wild offseason, what led to him re-signing with the Dodgers, and what makes their culture so special. They also discuss the NL West’s domination this year, why they love the pressure of being defending champs, how Teoscar almost gave up on baseball in 2011, if he’ll try to defend his Home Run Derby title this season, and his reaction to Vlad Guerrero Jr. offering to buy him a Richard Mille after signing his extension with the Blue Jays.

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