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The D1Baseball Podcast
The D1Baseball Podcast is your home for college baseball news, analysis, rankings, and breaking stories — all from the trusted experts at D1Baseball. Hosted by Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, and Joe Healy, the show delivers year-round coverage of the NCAA baseball landscape.
Each week, we break down the biggest storylines across the SEC, ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, and Mid-Major baseball, including Top 25 movement, transfer portal updates, Regional & CWS projections, coaching news, player…
Episodes
The D1Baseball PodcastMore NIL = More Scrutiny. And Thoughts On College Roster Construction. [D1 Daily]
Burkie and Roons open by discussing how baseball prospects generally face less hype and “bust” labeling than football stars like Arch Manning, while noting…
The D1Baseball PodcastBurkie & Roons' Thoughts On The 2026 D1Baseball Top 100 Programs [D1 Daily]
Burkie and Roons discuss D1Baseball’s release of its biennial Top 100 Programs list. Roons describes the staff-wide process and internal debates, noting…
The D1Baseball PodcastTar Heel Trailblazers: The Team That Started It All [Sunday Night Conversations]
Highlighted by seven College World Series appearances, including four-straight trips to Omaha from 2006-2009, Mike Fox built a consistent contender in Chapel…
The D1Baseball PodcastRethinking College Baseball's Postseason Structure [D1 Daily]
Mike Rooney and Burkie discuss recent NCAA tournament expansions in college basketball and the College Football Playoff, weighing how added teams might affect…
The D1Baseball PodcastWhy Pat Murphy Has MLB Falling in Love with Coaching Again [D1 Daily]
Burkie and Roons discuss why the baseball world has embraced Brewers manager Pat Murphy. They argue Murphy’s appeal is that he brings a “baseball coach”…
The D1Baseball PodcastRay Tanner's South Carolina Dynasty [Sunday Night Conversations]
Winning two national titles and an NCAA-record 22 straight postseason games, Ray Tanner's legacy is cemented in Columbia and across college baseball. On this…
The D1Baseball PodcastBreaking Down the Top 100 Programs Rankings
On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy, Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt discuss the recently completed top 100 program rankings. They dive deep…
The D1Baseball PodcastHow Coaches Should Handle the Media [D1 Daily]
What separates a good postgame press conference from a bad one? On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss how coaches can handle tough…
The D1Baseball PodcastRays vs. Yankees, Oklahoma’s Blueprint, and What’s Next for College Baseball Rosters [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss how the low-payroll Rays repeatedly outplayed the Yankees and compare that clash of styles to…
The D1Baseball PodcastCinderella Story: Stony Brook's 2012 Run to Omaha [Sunday Night Conversations]
The 2012 Stony Brook Seawolves "shocked the world," winning a program-record and NCAA-best 52 games for the team's first College World Series appearance. From…
The D1Baseball PodcastSEC Parity: Why One-Year Turnarounds Can Happen in College Baseball [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss how SEC football’s week-to-week volatility mirrors modern college baseball parity, driven by the…
The D1Baseball PodcastMLB Playoff Lessons for College Baseball [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Roons and Burkie dive into the MLB postseason, highlighting how elite relief pitching and heightened playoff focus mirror…
The D1Baseball PodcastMike Martin: The Legacy of '11' [Sunday Night Conversations]
Coaching 40 years, earning 17 College World Series appearances and becoming the NCAA's all-time winningest head coach are enough to create a legacy. But, Mike…
The D1Baseball PodcastThe College Players to Watch in the MLB Playoffs [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons take a look at the former college baseball players expected to make an impact in the MLB playoffs…
The D1Baseball PodcastTony Vitello Leads MLB in Ejections + Roons on Brewers Manager Pat Murphy [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Roons and Burkie react to the end of the MLB regular season and discuss Tony Vitello leading the majors in ejections (seven)…
The D1Baseball PodcastDavid vs. Goliath: The 2015 VCU Rams [Sunday Night Conversations]
VCU entered the 2015 Dallas Regional as the No. 4 seed in a loaded field featuring Texas, Oregon State and Dallas Baptist. On this episode of Sunday Night…
The D1Baseball PodcastShort-Term Victories vs. Season-Long Goals: The Coaches' Conundrum [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons debate two coaching approaches in college baseball: pushing hard from February because every game matters…
The D1Baseball PodcastHow NIL, 34 Scholarships & the Portal Changed College Baseball Roster Building with Justin Seely [D1 Daily]
Burkie and Roons welcome Justin Seely to discuss how college baseball roster construction has changed from the 11.7-scholarship era to today’s 34-scholarship…
The D1Baseball Podcast2027 MLB Draft: Breaking Down the Top College Hitters [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, David Seifert joins Burkie and Roons to break down the top college hitters in the 2027 MLB Draft class. The group discusses…
The D1Baseball PodcastCincinnati’s Cheetah Lab, the Case for a More Diverse Offense [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons spotlight Cincinnati head coach Jordan Bischel and the Bearcats’ new “Cheetah Lab,” a dedicated space for…
The D1Baseball PodcastWhat Oklahoma’s Title Means for College Baseball’s Next Champions [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons revisit a debate from last fall about which programs would win at least one CWS title in the next five years…
The D1Baseball PodcastParallels Between College Football & Baseball [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons react to the first weekend of college football and use it to highlight parallels with college baseball. They…
The D1Baseball PodcastTop Transfer Hitters: Part II [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons continue their top transfer hitters discussion by evaluating several impact bats in the D1Baseball Top 10…
The D1Baseball Podcast2026 Transfer Portal Recap: Top Additions, Best Fits, Rising Names
On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Bradley Smart and Joe Healy recap offseason transfer portal activity by highlighting…
The D1Baseball PodcastTop Transfer Hitters: Part I [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss the D1Baseball transfer hitter rankings, noting that transfer evaluation is inexact and citing past…
The D1Baseball PodcastThen vs. Now: How The SEC Has Changed Since Skip Bertman Retired 25 Years Ago [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons compare the SEC of the late 1990s/early 2000s to today’s conference. They describe a league that once had…
The D1Baseball PodcastThe Little League World Series Episode [D1 Daily]
Burkie and Roons discuss the Little League World Series (with Burkie live from Williamsport), sharing memories from their own Little League careers and…
The D1Baseball Podcast2026 Summer Ball Recap: Top Prospects, Breakout Stars, Rising Names
On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy, Aaron Fitt, David Seifert and Patrick Ebert look back on the season in summer ball, with each of them…
The D1Baseball PodcastThe Mount Rushmore of Rosenblatt-Era College Baseball Coaches [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, prompted by the recent loss of Skip Bertman and a discussion of coaching legacy, Burkie and Roons debate the college baseball…
The D1Baseball PodcastRemembering Skip Bertman with Ben McDonald [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons welcome Ben McDonald to reflect on the passing and legacy of legendary LSU coach Skip Bertman. The…
The D1Baseball PodcastTop Incoming Freshmen with Prep Baseball's Shooter Hunt
Mike Rooney is joined by Prep Baseball vice president of scouting Shooter Hunt to discuss which draft-eligible high school players actually make it to college…
The D1Baseball PodcastWho Won College Baseball's Offseason? [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons break down college baseball's biggest offseason winners. Using Kendall Rogers' offseason recap as a guide…
The D1Baseball PodcastHow To Help Hitters With Chase, Contact Issues [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss how college coaches can help hitters with chase and in-zone contact challenges, especially as more…
The D1Baseball PodcastTop 2027 Draft Prospects: Hitters - Part 2 [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons run back Part 2 on the top 2027 draft-eligible hitters. They dig into Brodie Johnston’s year-over-year…
The D1Baseball PodcastTop 2027 Draft Prospects: Tier One Pitchers [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss the top pitching prospects in the 2027 MLB Draft. They start the episode, however, by recapping…
The D1Baseball PodcastTop 2027 Draft Prospects: Hitters - Part 1 [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss early 2027 draft outlooks, focusing on a standout group of sophomore (rising junior) hitters. They…
The D1Baseball PodcastReviewing The Proposed Rule Changes For 2027 [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss upcoming rules aimed at speeding up college baseball, including ABS (automated balls and strikes)…
The D1Baseball PodcastMore MLB Draft Talk: Big Names Returning + Winners & Losers [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss the winners of the draft and go through notable college players returning to school or going…
The D1Baseball PodcastTakeaways From The 2026 MLB Draft [D1 Daily]
Burkie and Roons recap a rapidly changing MLB Draft landscape, focusing on how NIL, expanded college eligibility, and a shortened development path are…
The D1Baseball Podcast2026 MLB Draft Preview with David Seifert
Mike Rooney and D1Baseball/Prep Baseball’s David Seifert preview this weekend's MLB Draft. They discuss D1Baseball’s Top 250 Collegiate Prospect Ranking list…
The D1Baseball PodcastTakeaways From Supers [D1 Daily]
On this episode of D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons recap Super Regionals, starting with Oklahoma’s dominant performance over Kansas and the impact of Kyson…
The D1Baseball PodcastTakeaways From Squeeze Play and Regionals [D1 Daily]
Burkie and Roons open by apologizing for being off their game on the previous podcast, then refocus on 2026 “Squeeze Play” takeaways from the NCAA baseball…
The D1Baseball PodcastOklahoma’s CWS Run + More From A Memorable NCAA Tournament [D1 Daily]
Burkie and Roons return to the D1 Daily Podcast after a broadcasting hiatus to recap a memorable NCAA baseball postseason and Oklahoma’s historic national…
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2026 MCWS Preview Show (Presented by Soldier Sports)
Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, Bradley Smart, and Joe Healy are LIVE at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha to preview the 2026 Men's College World Series field. They…
The D1Baseball Podcast2026 NCAA Regionals Recap & Super Regionals Preview
On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt, Kendall Rogers, and Bradley Smart recap an upset-filled regional weekend and look ahead to…
The D1Baseball PodcastSqueeze Play Prep + Real Dudes of Regionals [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons share how fans can interact during Opening Day of Squeeze Play by tweeting their viewing setups, snacks, best…
The D1Baseball Podcast2026 NCAA Regionals Preview
On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt, Kendall Rogers, Mark Etheridge, and Bradley Smart preview all 16 regionals set to take…
The D1Baseball PodcastBracket Buzz, Best Matchups, and Bubble Math [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons kick off Regional week with bracket excitement, travel nerves, and anticipation for blending their podcast…
The D1Baseball Podcast2026 NCAA Tournament Selection Show Reaction
On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Aaron Fitt, Kendall Rogers and Mark Etheridge react to the unveiling of the 2026 NCAA tournament field. 00:00…
The D1Baseball PodcastSelection Eve Nerdcast: 2026 Field of 64 Projection
Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 looks on the eve of Selection…
The D1Baseball PodcastYale's Brian Hamm, Holy Cross' Ed Kahovec [Sidearm Delivery]
On this episode of Sidearm Delivery, the head coaches of the first two teams to punch their tickets to the NCAA Tournament join Shotgun Spratling. 0:00 Welcome…
The D1Baseball PodcastA Conference Tournament Week Discussion [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons kick off conference tournament week and look ahead to regionals and Selection Monday. They discuss the rising…
The D1Baseball PodcastReal Dudes of Week 14 [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons recap weekend standouts with their “Real Dudes”, highlighting Hawaii RHP Isaiah Magdaleno’s dominant recent…
The D1Baseball PodcastPre-Conference Tournament Nerdcast: 2026 Field of 64 Projection
Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 looks heading into conference…
The D1Baseball PodcastAuburn's Butch Thompson, D1Baseball's Joe Healy [Sidearm Delivery]
Auburn head coach Butch Thompson joins Shotgun Spratling to talk about his Tigers team that's in position to be a national seed for the second year in a row…
The D1Baseball PodcastRegional Streaks Coming To An End?: Taking a Look at Vandy, LSU, and DBU [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss three premier programs—LSU, Vanderbilt, and DBU—whose at-large NCAA Tournament cases are in serious…
The D1Baseball PodcastWeek 14 Preview
On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy preview week 14 around the country. They discuss Boston College's opportunity…
The D1Baseball PodcastRPI-Motivated Cancellations [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss college baseball teams canceling midweek games late in the season due to fears of negative RPI…
The D1Baseball PodcastWeek 14 Nerdcast: 2026 Field of 64 Projection
Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 looks in Week 14 of the 2026…
The D1Baseball PodcastThe Real Dudes of the Season (So Far) [D1 Daily]
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons run through standout “Real Dudes” cumulative performances across college baseball through the first 13 weeks…