In this first episode of the 2026 season, Josh visits with relief pitcher Najer Victor, coming off his breakout performance in the World Baseball Classic. He made two hitless appearances (2.1 IP) with six strikeouts. In WBC action vs. the United States (March 7), struck out Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, Gunnar Henderson, and Roman Anthony, including three in one inning.

They breakdown the appearances, and how he came to play for Great Brittain, plus much more.

On this episode of the The Josh Caray Show, Josh talks to Trash Pandas Reliever Camden Minacci. They discuss his time with Wake Forest and pitching in Omaha, getting drafted by the Angels, balancing multiple different roles in the bullpen, and how to press on and grow through struggles.

On this episode of the Josh Caray show, Josh talks to infielder Ben Gobbel. They discuss the start of his pro career, and going undrafted in 2022, his time in college at Belmont Abbey in North Carolina as well as his grandfather Tom Pacoriak.

On this episode of the Josh Caray show, Josh talks to Relief Pitcher Samy Natera Jr. They discuss Samy's upbringing in Juárez, his time at New Mexico State and the Cape Cod League, and his transtition from Starter to the Bullpen.

In this episode of the Josh Caray Show, David Mershon joins Josh to talk about his journey in Minor League Baseball, his faith, time in college with Mississippi State and much more.

On this episode of the Josh Caray show, Josh talks to Trash Pandas bullpen arm Brady Choban. Brady talks his upringing, his unique path to professional baseball, and how he's developed his game since signing with the Angels.

Josh talks to Jared Southard, the now former Trash Pandas Closer, who was called up to Triple-A Salt Lake just a few days after recording.

The pair discuss Jared's time at the University of Texas, overcoming moments of failure and adversity, his pro career thus far, and what life might look for him after baseball.

Josh sits down with Trash Pandas Catcher Jaxx Groshans to discuss his time as a Jayhawk, being drafted by the Red Sox, playing Indie Ball, and landing with the Trash Pandas.

In this episode, Josh talks with Angels top pitching prospect George Klassen about his early life, high school career in Wisconsin, attending Minessotta, and then being drafted by the Phillies. He discusses his trade to the Angels and his journey to Double-A.

THIS EPISODE

Trash Pandas first baseman Sam Brown joins the podcast this week to discuss his childhood in California, his journey to Rocket City, and how his family's athletic background pushed him to become a better baseball player.

ABOUT THE HOST

Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brother Chip Caray is the TV voice of the St. Louis Cardinals, Josh is the Play-by-Play voice of the Rocket City Trash Pandas.