Prater & The Ballgame

Prater and Mallory celebrate a sports tradition - the baseball home opener - as the Boise Hawks launch their Pioneer League era at Memorial Stadium on Wednesday night. We talk to manager Gary Van Tol and owner Jeff Eiseman as the club opens a 96-game schedule.

Hawks open baseball season in Boise - we hear from manager Gary Van Tol and owner Jeff Eiseman, Boise State football lands two national TV games on CBS (with an early-morning twist), Bob previews cornerback position in summer Bronco Focus series, and Dutch Bros. owner helps kick off Prater & Ballgame Summer Tour.

New Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory live on Idaho Sports Talk following his afternoon press conference, where he and football coach Andy Avalos announced 100 percent capacity at all future athletic events. Dickey touches on the timing, the impact, and what's next.

Prater and Mallory talk to Boise Hawks pitcher Matt Gabbert, a former high school QB standout from the state of Washington. Gabbert had college interest from Idaho, and others, before a journey led him to Boise State baseball and now a spot on the Hawks' roster. Boise opens its new Pioneer League season at home Wednesday night.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 93.1 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about AD Jeramiah Dickey's announcement that BSU is committed to 100 percent capacity for all athletic events starting this fall.

Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey - 100 percent capacity for all events moving forward, what's with the timing and what's not to like (#YearOfTheFan), Dickey joins IST to go over details/what's next, Bob shares his analysis in Bronco Focus, Hawks pitcher Matt Gabbert has a football background (and famous sports name).

Who did it better - Phil at the 2021 PGA or Tiger at the 2019 Masters, and what about all those fans this weekend (#YearOfTheFan), Bob catches up with Thomas Sperbeck in Bronco Focus/Where Are They Now, is Portland ready for MLB, and what will Jeramiah Dickey say in his Tuesday press conference?

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 93.1 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, continues his summer Where Are They Now series. He touches base with former record-setting wide receiver Thomas Sperbeck, now a businessman in Boise.

Why are trading cards a big deal again - we hear from a local shop owner, B.J. Rains with the Blue Turf Sports Report, Kerry Lawyer on still holding the Boise State 100-meter record after 27 years (and a state track and field preview), Boise PGA Tour golfer Graham DeLaet on his comeback, and Baseball With Bob.

Prater and Mallory talk to Boise State Hall of Famer and Boise area resident Graham DeLaet, who has tentative plans to return to the PGA Tour this fall after dealing with a longtime back injury. DeLaet won't be making a second straight Olympics appearance this summer - and hopes to continue to dabble in golf broadcasting.