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In this episode, Mike & Roy discuss Jerry DiPoto’s exit from the Angels’ front office, the potential trade of Johnny Cueto by the Reds and Yasiel Puig’s influence on the Dodger’s team chemistry.

In this Pinch Hit segment, former Eugene Emeralds CF George McPherson calls to discuss the impact of the recent Eugene Civic Stadium within his hometown while sharing some insight into the area’s Professional Baseball Atmosphere & History.

Mike LaCoss and Roy Giovannoni are joined in the iBC Studio by former MLB Pitcher Fred Breining to discuss the news of Daryl Hamilton’s Passing, the new evidence in the Pete Rose saga, and the inconsistencies in the Hall of Fame discussion.

In this episode, Mike LaCoss shares his take on the up & down movement of various teams in the MLB, and then gives his insight on the Major League Amateur Draft, including what scouts look for beyond the stats.

In this episode, Mike LaCoss crafts a no-nonsense feedback letter to MLB Network, reads it on the air and sends it off sealed with a challenge. Next, he chats with a Board Member of Hong Kong Baseball, explaining how & why this league was created over 40 years ago and their goals going forward.

In our newest Trip to the Mound episode, Mike & Roy catch up with Major League Baseball’s Director of Umpire Medical Services Mark Letendre, discussing the health & wellness program he introduced to the umpires in 1999.

In this episode, Mike and Roy continue their discussion about Dan Jennings’ promotion to Manager of the Florida Marlins.

In this Trip to the Mound Pinch Hit segment, Mike LaCoss gives Roy his unfiltered opinion about Dan Jennings being promoted from GM to Manager of the Miami Marlins.

In this segment of Trip to the Mound “Pinch Hit” segment, Mike & Roy welcome former Astros 3B/A’s Manager Art Howe, discussing why California’s Central Valley baseball fans should be excited about the arrival of Houston’s booming Farm System and Art’s thoughts on AJ Hinch as the Astros Manager.

In this episode, Mike & Roy pay tribute to former AL MVP and General Manager Al Rosen in honor of his upcoming memorial celebration. Mike LaCoss shares stories of his former GM and is joined along the way by former Astros/Giants P Bob Knepper (31:00) and former Astros 3B/A’s Manager Art Howe (51:30) who share memories of Rosen as part of their own baseball lives.

In today’s episode, mike LaCoss checks in with the iBC Studio from At&T Park throughout the day while visiting Giants Home opener. In addition, devoted Cubs fan & radio man Rick Roddam shares how seeing Dexter Fowler’s game-winning HR in Colorado this past weekend helped calm the “Demons of 04” (15:00)

In this episode, Mike LaCoss pays tribute to his former Giants Coach Wendell Kim, and then shares his thoughts on the recent Chicago Little League scandal. In addition, Mike & Roy analyze the ever-growing disconnect between Athletes and the Media.

In the Trip to the Mound Season 2 Premiere, Mike and Roy celebrate their return to the studio and preview iBaseballChannel’s upcoming season. Mike LaCoss also gives us a Pitcher’s Perspective on the new proposals to shorten the game and discusses how first hand experience factors into what we judge as the “All-Time Greatest” debates.

In today's episode, Mike & Roy recap Player Moves from the Winter Meetings, discuss the End to Home Plate Collisions and then continue with Part 2 of the New Series Revitalizing Youth Baseball in America, this time focusing on the Coaching Methods in Youth Baseball.

In today's episode, Mike & Roy take their first In-Depth look at Revitalizing Youth Baseball in America and the obstacles that stand in its way. Part 1 of this Feature has Mike LaCoss putting the Little League years under the microscope, including the Influence of Parents & Coaches, the Focus on Competition, and the Handling of Young Pitching Arms.

In today's episode, Mike & Roy continue their series on Revitalizing Youth Baseball in America. This part continues to focus on the role of the coaches & their methods when dealing with kids at the Little League level.

In today's episode, Mike & Roy wrap up their series on Revitalizing Youth Baseball in America, specifically focusing on the Little League Years. This In-Depth Discussion comes full circle when Mike LaCoss suggests a solution where Major League Baseball and its Network of Former Players become active in improving these leagues which will lead to a better experience for Young Players.

In today's episode, Mike & Roy welcome Radio Personality, Comedian & Filmmaker Rick Roddam onto the show to discuss all things Chicago Cubs, including new Manager Rick Renteria and a few Prospects to Watch in 2014. In addition, Mike Lacoss shares his own Wrigley Field Experiences: Moments from the Mound, Characters from the Bleachers and the entire Cubs Culture.

In today's episode, Mike & Roy examine the roadblocks in the A's attempt to move to San Jose, CA. In addition, they discuss Antitrust in Baseball (17:00) and Mike LaCoss shares how the end of the Topps baseball card monopoly changed the way players were compensated (26:30).

In today's episode, Mike & Roy discuss Baseball's Upcoming Hall of Fame Vote and suggest Improvements for the Election Process. In addition, Mike LaCoss shares a Player's Perspective on Baseball Writers and Their Relationship to the Game.