The Black Baseball Mixtape

On this special "midweek" episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape, I briefly chat with The Kid Mero and the Broadcast Boys on the field at the MLB Celebrity Softball game. This game was awesome, and it was an honor to speak with these guys who truly inspired me to be creative with the BBM podcast and community.

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Reporting Live from the 2024 MLB Futures Game at Global Life Field: The Black Baseball Mixtape is proud to share with you on-the-field interviews with Marines #2 Prospect Harry Ford, Rays #13 Prospect Tre Morgan, and Rangers #1 Prospect Sebastian Walcott. The Futures Game is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated events of MLB All-Star Week. If you ask me (which no one has), I'd make the game a full nine innings. It's such a great platform to highlight the future of the game.

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After three years at Lousiville University, Tyeler Hawkins decided he needed a change. It was either stop playing baseball altogether or transfer to a new school, hoping for a fresh start. He chose to attend an HBCU, Southern University, in the SWAC conference. That decision turned out to be a perfect one for Tyeler. He rediscovered his love for the game and started to have fun again. He called his final college baseball season the most fun he's ever had playing the game. Tyeler batted a team-leading 368 with 9 HR and 48 RBIs. His Southern team played in the Cactus Jack Invitational at Minute Maid Park, the Andre Dawson Classic on National TV, and the SWAC tournament: they even upset the defending National Champions LSU Tigers on the road. Tyeler was selected to play in the MBP all-star game and the upcoming MLB/HBCU Swingman Classic.

On this episode, Tyeler talks to Cheats about his collegiate career (the ups and downs) and his future in baseball. You don't want to miss this fantastic episode.

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On this episode of the BBM podcast, we are re-airing our James Wood conversation in honor of his MLB debut and first MLB hit last night. James is a top prospect in the Nats organization. He has been killing it in the minors the previous two seasons and has all the tools to be an MLB starter at the age of 21. On a personal note for the podcast, we consider James someone we really like and root for. Not only did he give us the conversation you're about to hear, but we also spent time with James at the Futures Game last year and at the Don't Blink HR Derby last December. He is a great person with a wonderful family (S/O Poppa Wood, a UofR grad)...and we're just very happy for him as a player and a person.

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On this episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast, Cheats welcomes first-time guests Izzy Lugo, the Brewers' Experimental Marketing Director, and Santos, host of The Baseball Aficionado. These two guests discuss a wide range of topics, including the recent passing of Willie Mays, the fan experience at the ballpark, and up-and-coming players to watch.

This a fun episode with a lot of education and opinions. I know you will enjoy it.

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BBM Podcast Re-Air from March 4, 2024: There were plenty of times when Spencer Bivens thought his baseball career could be over, but the right-handed pitcher kept his options -- and his heart -- open to the next opportunity. That determination and drive guided him from Community College to playing overseas, independent baseball, and ultimately signing with the Giants organization. At first glance, the slim, 6'5, 29-year-old - with model looks - doesn't compare much to the fictional journeyman Forrest Gump, but Bivens journey may rival the Academy Award-winning film. On this episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast, Cheats visits with Bivens to hear about his journey and talk all things baseball. It's a true story of grit and passion. Bivens is now in mini-camp with the Giants and is picking up innings in Spring Training. His quest is far from over. I'm excited to follow the next chapter.

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What's Good Mixtape Family: Here is a very brief preview of some Black players to watch in the College World Series.

Justyn-Henry Malloy debuted in the MLB last week with the Detroit Tigers. He got his first hit in his third game, a Home Run. JHen was among the first pro players to appear on the BBM podcast in February 2023. It's a tradition to re-air episodes when BBM players debut (See Samad Taylor and Trey Lipscomb). I'm excited to re-air this episode because it is loaded with gems. JHen really gave young players a game in this episode, and you'll be able to learn more about him, his family, and his character.

Justyn-Henry is a special young man with an incredibly bright future. We are so excited for him and wish him much success in The Show.

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As MLB prepares for its highly anticipated Tribute to the Negro Leagues game at the historic Rickwood Field on June 20th, several special events and projects are happening in conjunction to celebrate the occasion. One of the most exciting for card collectors is a special trading card collection from Topps. The Topps collection features hand-drawn artwork by former MLB player and renowned artist Micah Johnson.

 In an exclusive one-on-one conversation with Marc Cheatham (Cheats) of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast, Johnson, 33, called this collaboration with Topps, “The perfect project.” He said the project was “very grueling” due to the intense research he had to put in on each of the six subjects: Jackie Robinson, Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Willie Mays, Larry Doby, and Monte Irvin.

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On this episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape Podcast, I am talking with Coach Drew Spencer. Coach Spencer may be the most compelling man in baseball. He is the Complex Coach for the New York Yankees. He is also the Head man for the British National baseball team, a team that played in the 2023 World Baseball Classic and has already qualified for the 2026 WBC. Coach Spencer is ushering in a new wave of British baseball that doesn't look traditional. The team is filled with Black players from all over the Globe. If you're interested in how he's done this, stick around and listen.

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