Thad and Ryan welcome Detroit manager A.J. Hinch to the episode and discuss relating to players and management, tough discussions with key players, and A.J.'s unique rise in a time of legendary managers in MLB. Ryan and Thad also start the show with a new segment based on listener questions.

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Thad and Ryan welcome Greg Anthony to the show to discuss the current playoff rosters, Greg's unique origin story and his championship run at UNLV, as well as his perspective on his son playing in the NBA and his unique popularity as the voice of NBA 2K.

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Welcome to the debut episode of Rosters to Rings, hosted by long-time MLB executive Thad Levine and former NBA GM Ryan McDonough. In this kickoff conversation, Thad and Ryan share their unconventional journeys to the front office and reveal the behind-the-scenes reality of running pro sports teams—what fans see and hear is just 40% of the story. Get a preview of what’s to come this season as they pull back the curtain on the strategies, decisions, and pressures that define life as a GM.

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Welcome to the Rosters to Rings Podcast with Thad Levine and Ryan McDonough bringing you the fan inside the world of professional sports front offices.

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