Segment 1: Alongside co-hosts Zach Schritenthal and Ryan Gaynor, host John Crist wonders just how much Shohei Ohtani's impending free agency has been altered due to anther impending Tommy John surgery. What kind of contract can he now command on the open market?

Segment 2: We welcome D-BAT Nashville assistant manager and baseball instructor Trey Vanderpool to the hot seat. Did he enjoy his JUCO experience? How did the transition to Division-II ball at Trevecca Nazarene? Is there anything quite like suiting up for the Savannah Bananas? It's a lengthy chat with a lot of laughs.

Segment 3: In this installment of Three Up, Three Down, John asks Zach and Ryan about the Ronald Acuna Jr. fiasco at Coors Field, handicapping future MVP winners and what kind of connection they still have with their old high school program. Also, Zach Attack can't believe an umpire actually got ejected from a game and Cryin' Ryan marvels at how hot Julio Rodriguez has been at the plate.

Segment 1: Alongside co-hosts Zach Schritenthal, Ryan Gaynor and Sam Bragg, host John Crist discusses the various training tools on the market for young baseball and softball players. Do any of them actually work? Are some of them just a waste of money?

Segment 2: John is joined by Caleb Gregory. Not only is he one of the top CrossFit coaches in Nashville, but he also has a son making the leap from rec ball to travel ball this year. Is it safe to prescribe CrossFit as an exercise regimen for baseball and softball? Do pitchers need to worry about some of the overhead lifts and gymnastics movements?

Segment 3: In this installment of Three Up, Three Down, John asks Zach, Ryan and Sam about Luis Arraez holding on for the batting title, the current leaders in the Major Leagues in ERA and just how bad the A's have been this season. Also, Zach Attack involves laughing at the White Sox, Cryin' Ryan accuses Anthony Rendon of stealing money and the Redbirds Report continues to fly.

Segment 1: Along with co-hosts Zach Schritenthal, Ryan Gaynor and Sam Bragg, host John Crist wonders if being on a good travel team trumps being on a good high school team at this point. Has prep baseball now turned into how basketball is with AAU?

Segment 2: For the first time, the guys answer an e-mail question from a listener. Many dads are asked to coach rec-ball teams, and even if they're unqualified to do so, it's tough for them to say no. What are some of the lessons that John, Zach, Ryan and Sam learned from their time as Little Leaguers?

Segment 3: In the latest installment of Three Up, Three Down, John asks Zach, Ryan and Sam who the best and worst Major Leaguers are that they came into contact with personally, as well as which D-BAT kid hit them in the feels the hardest. Also, Zach Attack has officially given up on the Yankees, Cryin' Ryan lost some baseball-related money at the carnival and the Redbirds Report details more optimism heading into next season.

Segment 1: Along with co-hosts Zach Schritenthal, Ryan Gaynor and Sam Bragg, host John Crist looks back on the punch from Jose Ramirez that dropped Tim Anderson... both literally and figuratively. Is this a dubious Robin Ventura-like moment for the irritable Anderson?

Segment 2: With both John and Sam getting out of the way, Ryan interviews Zach about his upcoming stint as an assistant coach for the Redbirds 10U team. While he's coached before, it's been a while and never with kids this young. What's his message going to be?

Segment 3: John and Sam return for the latest installment of Three Up, Three Down, in which John asks Zach, Ryan and Sam about the best walk-up songs today as well as the best walk-up songs in MLB history, as well as some pointers for parents hoping to raise elite athletes. Also, Zach Attack isn't impressed with what he sees on TV from some of the Little League kids and Cryin' Ryan wonders if the "Drake Curse" is in effect once again.

Segment 1: Along with co-hosts Zach Schritenthal, Ryan Gaynor and Sam Bragg, host John Crist wonders if Shohei Ohtani will actually be on the move before next week's trading deadline. Are the Angels forced to pull the trigger, or do their wild-card aspirations take priority?

Segment 2: With John getting out of the way, Zach, Ryan and Sam go over some dos and don'ts for parents and players alike during private lessons. Most kids can't wait to hop into the cage. Some, however, seem to be getting dragged there by Mom and Dad.

Segment 3: John returns for the latest installment of Three Up, Three Down, in which he asks Zach, Ryan and Sam about the latest Hall of Fame inductees, the veteran player they'd like to have on their favorite team and the most disappointed they've ever been in a big-time prospect. Also, Zach Attack has a word of warning for lazy infielders, Cryin' Ryan is struggling with the sniffles and the Redbirds Report sees a roster that's really coming into focus.

Segment 1: Along with co-hosts Zach Schritenthal and Ryan Gaynor, host John Crist puts together his list of the Top 5 pitches in Major League Baseball this season. Clayton Kershaw's curveball got a mention from everybody, but who else has an offering that's seemingly unhittable?

Segment 2: With tournament season coming to an end for travel baseball and softball teams alike, it's tryout time for the 2024 campaign. What were Zach and Ryan's experiences growing up, and what advice do they have for parents and players alike going through this process?

Segment 3: Now joined by co-host Sam Bragg for this installment of Three Up, Three Down, John and Zach discuss their most and least attractive tool (hitting, hitting for power, fielding, throwing and running) if being graded by a scout, as well as what other sport is best to play for a budding young baseball player. Also, Zach Attack is non-plussed with his latest pitching performance and the Redbirds Report details some roster turnover.

Segment 1: Along with co-hosts Zach Schritenthal and Ryan Gaynor, host John Crist reviews this week's Home Run Derby. While Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was a deserving champion, is the event itself losing some steam? What can be done to make it better?

Segment 2: With Zach and Ryan now joined by fellow co-host Sam Bragg, John reviews the first half of the baseball season with the full crew. Can the Rays hold on in the AL East? Are the Reds now the team to beat in the NL Central? Also, have Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. already wrapped up MVP?

Segment 3: In this installment of Three Up, Three Down, John asks Zach and Ryan about Paul Skenes vs. Dylan Crews, who's the biggest name soon to be dealt at the deadline and whether or not being a baseball player in high school and college helped with the ladies. Also, Zach Attack is suddenly thirsty for a Gatorade, Cryin' Ryan misses the good ole days of the All-Star Game and the Redbirds Report hands out some end-of-the-season awards.

Segment 1: Alongside co-host Zach Schritenthal, host John Crist reviews LSU's win over Florida to capture its seventh College World Series title. Is the transfer portal now more important than high school recruiting? Can the SEC's dominance be stopped? With so much player movement these days, trying to predict next year's favorite feels like a waste of time.

Segment 2: Long overdue to make an appearance on the show, D-BAT founder and CEO Cade Griffis joins John for an intimate one-on-one conversation. Is there an alternate universe in which he made the Major Leagues? What's the secret sauce for being an effective instructor? Also, Cade plays the "9 Innings" game.

Segment 3: With John on the road for a tournament in St. Louis, Zach brings in fellow co-host Ryan Gaynor to dive a little deeper into the Shohei Ohtani situation. We know he's the best baseball player in the world, but is he now the best athlete in the world, too? Ryan makes his case.

Segment 1: With co-hosts Zach Schritenthal, Ryan Gaynor and Sam Bragg unavailable this week, host John Crist flies solo to talk about some of the regrets he still has from his playing career decades ago. Will he be able to pass his love of the game on to his son Conrad, or is it up to him to blaze his own trail?

Segment 2: John brings on one of his favorite former high school teammates, Chris Guyette, to talk about what could've been back in the summer of 1993 when they were seniors together. How deep are the scars since both of them walked away a little disappointed?

Segment 3: Still flying solo, John plays a game of 9 Innings in which he's both asking and answering the questions. What's his favorite baseball movie? What's his walk-up song? What's his favorite sound at the ballpark?

Segment 1: Co-hosts Zach Schritenthal, Ryan Gaynor and Sam Bragg review this past weekend's Super Regionals. Is it inevitable that No. 1 national seed Wake Forest wins the national championship?

Segment 2: Along with Ryan, host John Crist is joined by local baseball umpire Joe Gaynor -- he just happens to be Ryan's dad, as well. How hard is it to call a consistent strike zone that’s fair to pitchers and hitters alike? What's the best way for coaches to question a close play or rule interpretation? Tell us, Blue.

Segment 3: In this installment of Three Up, Three Down, John asks Zach and Ryan about Oklahoma possibly becoming bad for college softball, the 2024 "Field of Dreams" game and the uptick in stolen bases across MLB. Also, Zach Attack comments on the "reverse boycott" we saw in Oakland the other day, Cryin' Ryan wonders if it's time to bring back soft-tossing pitchers and the Redbirds Report details a rough outing for the 9-year-olds in their last tournament.