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Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back for our annual breakout predictions episode! From rookies to bouncebacks to first time all-stars, the guys discuss the players they expect to elevate their games throughout the 2026 season. Who thinks Gavin Williams becomes MLB's next ace? Who thinks Dylan Crews lives up to his first round draft pick hype? All that and more in today's episode! 

Coming off another winning week for the Hoyas, Georgetown Head Coach Thompson is back with Dylan Campione to discuss all the latest! A series sweep of Penn State, the World Baseball Classic, Coach T's basketball roots and Coach T adds to his all-time roster with the right side of the infield. All that and more covered in this week's edition of Talkin with T! 

Dylan Campione hosts Side Retired's WBC Expert Dovid Halpert and fan James Kreisler on today's episode discuss all things World Baseball Classic. From the exciting USA vs DR Matchup, quarter-finals thrillers and the overall sentiment regarding a World Series Championship versus a WBC Championship. 

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Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez take a crack at predicting the guys locking down the 9th inning. On today's episode, the guys take their best guesses at who will lead each of the 30 organizations in saves during the 2026 season. From the locks of Edwin Diaz, Aroldis Chapman and Josh Hader to breakout candidates Clayton Beeter, Justin Lawrence and Riley O'Brien. 

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Another winning weekend for the Hoyas as Coach Edwin Thompson joins Dylan Campione to discuss all the latest around Georgetown Baseball. Plus, shoutouts to grad transfer closer Luke Jackman on being named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Role and grad transfer shortstop Connor Peek on being named to the Brooks Wallace Award Watch List. Coach T dives into their veteran leadership as well as the team culture surrounding #Team156 

Former MLB Outfielder Kyle Blanks joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode for one of our most introspective episodes to date. Kyle takes us through the mental side of the sport, his previous experiences and what he sees in players growing in the game today. We really appreciate Kyle's openness and willingness to talk about these subjects that are rarely discussed and appreciate this unique angle into the off the field life of a ball player. 

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We are back for the second edition of Bal Talk as Collin joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez to discuss all the latest! From Spring Training memories, a World Baseball Classic preview, and stories of some of the best clubhouse leaders Collin had over his career, the guys cover it all! 

The Hoyas are on a roll and Head Coach Edwin Thompson is back with Dylan Campione to discuss another winning week on the Hilltop. Plus, Coach T provides insight to young coaches on managing the on-field / off-field balance of being a head coach and gives advice to freshman players who might be struggling for the first time in their careers. 

Duke University Relief Pitcher Marcello Mastroianni joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode to discuss the beginning of the 2026 season. Plus, the guys do a deep dive into Marcello's arsenal and the art of pitching. Thanks so much for joining Marcello, looking forward to having more Blue Devils on in the future. 

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Washington Nationals First Baseman Matt Mervis is back on the show with Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez. Hear all about Matt's journey the past few years as he gears up to participate once again in the World Baseball Classic for Team Israel this March! Plus, Matt's thoughts on the ABS system and his excitement regarding the culture in DC! 

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