Dirty Kurts Dugout

https://www.genesroadtothebigleagues.com/about-gene-richards.html (Gene Richards), former San Diego outfielder and first baseman, hit .290, with a .357 on-base percentage and 247 stolen bases in his career. And he still ranks high in many Padres' career statistics. Yet his former teammate Kurt Bevacqua, host of Dirty Kurt's Dugout, says Gene's name doesn't come up in conversation about the team's past as much as it should. Gene takes a seat on the pine to reflect on his 1977-1984 big-league career and to talk about his current work with young players in Reno, Nevada. Then, KB is joined by renowned fantasy-baseball analyst https://twitter.com/RunTMc59006473 (Tim McLeod) of http://prospect361.com (Prospect361.com). After being on Episode 6 of Season 1, Tim returns to Dirty Kurt's Dugout to provide some tips on who to avoid (a former AL MVP?!) and who to nab (perhaps a young Padre?) in your upcoming drafts. If you enjoy the show, please share, rate and review. And please support the show at http://patreon.com/

Legendary first baseman https://twitter.com/SteveGarvey6 (Steve Garvey) takes a seat on the pine in Dirty Kurt's Dugout, hosted by https://twitter.com/KurtBevacqua (Kurt Bevacqua)! Garv and KB were of course teammates on the pennant-winning 1984 San Diego Padres. Super-agent https://twitter.com/JBASPORTS (John Boggs) also joins Kurt to provide his unique perspective as a representative of current and past greats. Please share, rate and review the show. Thank you!  

If you like baseball stories, baseball debates and baseball laughs, this is the episode for you! Host https://twitter.com/KurtBevacqua (Kurt Bevacqua) is joined in Dirty Kurt's Dugout by Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen from https://twitter.com/HOVG (the Hall of Very Good) and the Old Grey Wolf, https://twitter.com/theoldgreywolf (Mike Rhyner). If you like the show, please provide a rating and review - and support us at https://www.patreon.com/KurtBevacqua (Patreon). Thank you! 

What a year for https://twitter.com/search?q=%23padres&src=typd (Padres) news so far! First, there was the announcement about bringing back the vintage brown uniforms starting in 2020. And now there's a raging debate about the franchise's vision. In this episode of Dirty Kurt's Dugout, host https://twitter.com/KurtBevacqua (Kurt Bevacqua) interviews San Diego writers https://twitter.com/ChangeThePadres (David Marver) and https://twitter.com/sdutKevinAcee (Kevin Acee) on their different perspectives on what will happen - and what  should happen - at Petco Park this summer and in years to come.  If you like the show, please support the show by: -  sharing it with friends and followers,  - becoming a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KurtBevacqua (supporter) and  - providing ratings and reviews wherever you listen to podcasts.  Thank you! 

Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan takes a seat on the pine in Dirty Kurt's Dugout! If you enjoy Little Joe's conversation with host https://twitter.com/KurtBevacqua (Kurt Bevacqua), keep the show going by becoming a Patreon supporter https://www.patreon.com/KurtBevacqua (today). Thank you!

Host https://www.facebook.com/bevacquashow/ (Kurt Bevacqua) talks with Jay Jaffe, author of "https://cooperstowncasebook.com/ (The Cooperstown Casebook)," and baseball writer Barry Bloom of http://forbes.com/ (Forbes.com) about the upcoming Hall of Fame induction announcements. Names bandied about include Edgar Martinez, Larry Walker, Todd Helton, Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. Who do you think is getting in this year?  This is episode 1 of season 2 of Dirty Kurt's Dugout. To keep the show going strong, become a Patreon supporter today! 

In a timely and provocative episode of Dirty Kurt's Dugout, all-time hits leader Pete Rose and sportswriter Barry Bloom join host Kurt Bevacqua. It's a new era in the sport as Major League Baseball has entered into a business agreement with casino owner MGM. What does it mean for the game in general and for Pete in particular? Where is baseball headed? What's the future of sports gambling in America?

It may be the offseason, but the baseball analysis and storytelling don't stop in Dirty Kurt's Dugout, hosted by Kurt Bevacqua. In Episode 18, Kurt's guests are former big-league pitcher Jamie Moyer, who won 269 games and a world title, and longtime sportswriter Barry Bloom. Enjoy! If you enjoy the show, please become a patron: Patreon.com/KurtBevacqua

Ken "Zamboni" Reitz and Stormin' Gorman Thomas take a seat on the pine in Dirty Kurt's Dugout! Ken and Gorman played in the big leagues during the same era as host Kurt Bevacqua - the exciting 1970s and '80s. And all three of compadres still love talking about the game, past and present, good and bad. In this episode, Ken, Gorman and KB offer hot takes and tell stories that will interest all baseball fans. If you enjoy the show, please keep it going by becoming a Patreon supporter. Thank you!

In a poignant episode of Dirty Kurt's Dugout, host Kurt Bevacqua interviews writer Tom Friend and coach Rich Donnelly about Tom's new book, "The Chicken Runs at Midnight." The book, a biography of Rich's life in baseball and with his family, tells one of the greatest baseball stories of all time and, according to Kurt, provides many reasons to smile, cry, laugh and think.

In the latest episode of Dirty Kurt's Dugout, host Kurt Bevacqua interviews filmmaker Renee James of Shoeless Joe Productions and former slugger Gorman Thomas, who played with Kurt in Milwaukee. For a decade, Renee has been working on a movie about Shoeless Joe Jackson's entire life - not just the infamous and perhaps wrongly understood Black Sox scandal of 1919 - but also his impoverished upbringing and his amazing baseball career. "I firmly believe Joe got a raw deal, and his story deserves to be told," she tells Kurt. "I hope we do it justice. " Gorman starred for Milwaukee's 1982 World Series team, but he's more excited to talk about the 2018 Brewers. He thinks they're on their way to a World Series of their own. "I'm pretty well sure we're going to get by the Dodgers," Gorman tells Kurt, referencing the National League Championship Series that starts Friday at Miller Field before moving to Los Angeles. He also tells Kurt that leading MVP candidate Christian Yelich has athleticism and skills that r

"We were characters *with* character." - Al Oliver on the World Champion 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates. A career .303 hitter, Al received MVP votes in 10 of his 18 big-league seasons. Kurt Bevacqua says his former teammate deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. What do you think? #KurtBevacqua #DirtyKurtsDugout #AlOliver #PittsburghPirates #MontrealExpos #TexasRangers #BaseballPodcast

Broadcaster Matt Vasgersian and author Jay Jaffe take a seat on the pine in the latest episode of Dirty Kurt's Dugout, hosted by Kurt Bevacqua! If you're enjoying the show, please become a patron today for as little as $1 a month. If you go up to $10, you'll receive some amazing rewards. Check it out at: patreon.com/KurtBevacqua Thank you! #MattVasgersian #HallOfFame #KurtBevacqua #DirtyKurtsDugout #BaseballPodcast

It's a big baseball weekend, and we have you covered with a new episode featuring provocative interviews with Dr. Tommy John III and former big-league great Jim "Mudcat" Grant. Exclusively for patrons of Dirty Kurt's Dugout, there will be special extra content from Mudcat and Tommy released later this weekend. Become a patron here: patreon.com/KurtBevacqua Thank you - and enjoy! #KurtBevacqua #DirtyKurtsDugout #MudcatGrant #TommyJohnIII #WorldSeries #MLB #BaseballPodcast

Why don't young players learn the fundamentals of the game? On the latest episode of Dirty Kurt's Dugout, host Kurt Bevacqua talks it out with former all-star closer Gregg Olson, who played 14 years in the big leagues after being a number-one draft pick in 1988. Then John Kentera takes a seat on the pine to talk about how the game is evolving at all levels. Who are the hitters who have the right approach against the shift? And does the DH belong in youth baseball? Coach Kentera also offers kind words about Dirty Kurt's Dugout: "You can educate a lot of people. If they really want to learn baseball, they should listen to this podcast."

Host Kurt Bevacqua takes a look at all stages of a baseball career in Episode 10 of Dirty Kurt's Dugout. From an interview with pitcher Michael Knorr of Carlsbad High School in California to commentary on the fate of players who retired prior to 1980 and before their pensions vested, KB provides insight gleaned from his 15-year big-league career.

Before entering the Hall of Fame this summer, 1984 World Series MVP Alan Trammell takes a seat on the pine, as this episode's visitor to Dirty Kurt’s Dugout, hosted by Kurt Bevacqua. #hof #cooperstown #mlb #alantrammell #kurtbevacqua #dirtykurtsdugout ⚾️

Wow, Bobby Grich brings great insight and stories to Episode 8 of Dirty Kurt's Dugout, hosted by Kurt Bevacqua. An all-time great second baseman who won four Gold Gloves with the Baltimore Orioles, Bobby talks about how he developed into a power hitter with the California Angels when he became a weightlifter while recovering from injury. Bobby drops names like Frank Robinson, Rod Carew and Shohei Ohtani into his tales from the diamond. Download for a fun and informative listen! And please remember to subscribe to and rate Dirty Kurt's Dugout at Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks!

The latest episode of Dirty Kurt's Dugout, hosted by Kurt Bevacqua, leads off with legendary pitcher Vida Blue taking a seat on the pine. Vida and KB reminisce about baseball in the 1970s and '80s and talk about Vida's current broadcasting work in San Francisco. Vida was dubbed "Mr. Bay Area Baseball" by the San Jose Mercury News last month, is a three-time world champion and is one of only five pitchers to start the All-Star Game for both leagues. He's also the answer to a tricky trivia question: Who was the last switch-hitter to win the American League MVP award? Former San Diego Padres president Ballard Smith and Forbes columnist Barry Bloom make encore appearances and bring stories and analysis that only baseball insiders can provide. Make sure to follow Barry on Twitter: @boomskie. And of course follow Dirty Kurt's Dugout: @TheBevacquaShow. Thank you to our Patreon supporters for making this episode possible!

The latest episode of Dirty Kurt's Dugout, hosted by Kurt Bevacqua, leads off with a provocative interview of labor attorney Donald Fehr. The former leader of the Major League Baseball Players Association and current executive director of the National Hockey League Players' Association, Don provides a wealth of information on the economics of sports and the history of labor relations in baseball. Next up is podcaster and fantasy analyst Tim McLeod of Prospect 361. He provides insight on Shohei Ohtani (Tim has followed the two-way star since he was in high school!), the volatile state of closers and the search for increasingly elusive stolen bases. For more fantasy-baseball advice, follow Tim on Twitter: @TimothyLMc. And of course follow Dirty Kurt's Dugout: @TheBevacquaShow. Thank you to our Patreon supporters for making this episode possible!