Newsmakers

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette to discuss his place in the unique tree of general managers from Amherst College, what it is like for a Massachusetts kid to become the GM of the Red Sox, what he sees for this year's Orioles and whether his Expos or Buck Showalter's Yankees would have won the 1994 World Series.

On this episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Bill Ladson caught up with former Major Leaguer Mark DeRosa to discuss his show MLB Central, his playing career and if he would ever want to become a coach or manager in the big leagues.

On this episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Bill Ladson speaks to reporters Tracy Ringolsby, Jamal Collier and Todd Zolecki to get their thoughts about how their teams are going to perform this season. The Rockies are looking to compete for a playoff spot, the Nationals are a World Series contender and the Phillies are hoping their young team can improve enough to stay in the hunt deep into the season.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Bill Ladson caught up with the President of the Negro League Baseball Museum Bob Kendrick to discuss the importance of the museum to pass on the knowledge of the league, how Kansas City's recent success has raised awareness to the museum and how special of a player Buck O'Neil was to baseball.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Phillies vice president and general manager Matt Klentak to discuss his unique relationship with Mets GM Sandy Alderson, how to trust the process - a favorite phrase in Philly - and why he thinks Howie Kendrick and Clay Buchholz will be good fits for the Phillies this season.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Braves general manager John Coppolella to discuss his time with George Steinbrenner, his evolution as an executive, what rebuilding really feels like and why he was so excited to sign the oldest player in baseball.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Ross Atkins, Toronto's executive VP of baseball operations and general manager to discuss the future of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Blue Jays' busy offseason and what it was like being teammates with a 14-year-old Alex Rodriguez.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski to discuss his career, the decision to trade for Chris Sale, what the Red Sox will miss most about David Ortiz and why nobody should look past the Yankees this season.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Senior Vice President, General Manager Thad Levine to discuss the challenge of rebuilding a franchise, how Brian Dozier can follow up his breakout season and Byron Buxton's future.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Rays senior vice president of baseball operations and general manager Erik Neander to discuss how he got his start in baseball, the unique setup of the Rays front office and the challenges of running a small market franchise.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Bill Ladson caught up with the first female Spink Award Winner Claire Smith, Orioles head groundskeeper Nicole McFadyen, and Oakland A's reporter Susan Slusser to find out more about their careers in baseball. The guests talk about why they chose to get involved in baseball, their mentors that jumpstarted their careers, and what has been their greatest accomplish in their career field. Bill Ladson also talks to MLB.com columnist Richard Justice to discuss female owners that have won the World Series and if their will ever be a female General Manger in the Majors.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Bill Ladson caught up with MLB.com columnist Richard Justice to find out what teams he thinks will be a surprise this season. The Rockies, Yankees, Angels and Mariners lead a group of teams that could compete for a playoff berth in 2017.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand talks to Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow to discuss how previous careers have helped him as a baseball executive, what the next big trends are in baseball information and how the 2017 Astros will fare on the field.

On the latest episode of Newsmakers Podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand caught up with Nationals general manager and president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo to discuss his father's influence on him, his controversial decision to shut down Stephen Strasburg in 2012, the scouting vs. analytics argument and what he expects from the Nationals during the season ahead.

On the latest episode of Newsmakers Podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand talks with Marlins President of Baseball Operations Mike Hill about how his college football career helped shape him into the executive he is today, what it's like handing out a $300 million contract and what he sees ahead for the 2017 Marlins.

In the latest episode of Newsmakers Podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand talks with Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak about his memories of the 2011 World Series, his take on analytics vs. scouting and how the Cubs World Series Championship has colored their rivalry.

The New York Mets are healthy and primed for a return to the postseason. MLB.com's Bill Ladson caught up with Curtis Granderson and Neil Walker to chat about how they are feeling coming in Spring Training camp, why they love playing in New York and why they think they have a chance to win the World Series in 2017.

On the latest episode of Newsmakers Podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand caught up with Mets general manager Sandy Alderson to find out about his career, how he started in baseball and how far he thinks the 2017 Mets can make it this year.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, Bill Ladson caught up with Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor to find out how the team plans to overcome the struggles of last season, how the acquisition of Jason Castro will help the pitching staff, and how great it would be to win a World Series with his hometown Twins.

The Cardinals are hungry and want to get back into the playoffs after narrowly missing the Wild Card last season. MLB.com's Bill Ladson speaks with Mike Matheny, Yadier Molina and Tommy Pham to find how the club has improved and just how badly they want to be playing in October this season.