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Fred McGriff still thinks about the 1996 World Series. Now he’s sitting across from Tino Martinez, revisiting the Braves’ loss to the Yankees and the championship he believes could have changed Atlanta’s legacy. In Part 2 of their conversation on The Clubhouse with Tino Martinez, the two Tampa natives trace their shared history from West Tampa Little League to baseball’s biggest stage. Fred remembers getting cut from his high school team, Tino explains how McGriff helped shape his swing, and both look back on becoming teammates with the hometown Devil Rays. Then it’s Buy or Sell: the 1995 Braves versus the 1998 Yankees, the 1994 strike’s impact on Fred’s pursuit of 500 home runs, and the Rays’ future in Tampa. Plus, Fred shares what happened when he joined Tino for a boat ride. The Clubhouse with Tino Martinez is now available on the WFLA streaming platforms and wherever you get your podcasts! Sponsored by Republic Bank & BMW of Sarasota

Hall of Famer Fred McGriff says 200-strikeout seasons are hurting teams, even when the home runs come with them. He joins Tino Martinez in The Clubhouse to discuss launch angle, analytics and what today’s hitters could learn from an earlier generation. Fred and Tino remember Tony Gwynn’s remarkable ability to put the ball anywhere and debate whether situational hitting can make a comeback. Then Fred shares the story behind his famous Tom Emanski commercial, admits he never watched the instructional video and reacts when we call the original phone number. In Buy or Sell, the conversation turns to the Tampa Bay Rays’ playoff chances, the Dodgers versus the field and whether a deep bullpen matters more than three elite starters. They also revisit the decision to pull Blake Snell in the 2020 World Series. The Clubhouse with Tino Martinez is now available on the WFLA streaming platforms and wherever you get your podcasts! Sponsored by Republic Bank & BMW of Sarasota

Five-time World Series champion and 1994 AL Cy Young Award winner David Cone joins Tino Martinez and JB inside The Clubhouse for a wide-ranging conversation about the moments that shaped his career. Cone and Tino revisit how the Yankees dynasty came together, his evolution from the Mets to the Yankees, the Mike Piazza World Series matchup that modern analytics might have prevented and the story behind his perfect game on Yogi Berra Day. Then Buy or Sell gets candid. Cone addresses his party-animal reputation, weighs in on A-Rod helping call pitches for Joba Chamberlain, debates the ABS challenge system and makes a definitive prediction about baseball’s next labor fight: an MLB lockout is “100% going to happen.” The Clubhouse with Tino Martinez is now available on the WFLA streaming platforms and wherever you get your podcasts! Sponsored by Republic Bank & BMW of Sarasota

Four-time World Series champion Bernie Williams joins former Yankees teammate Tino Martinez inside The Clubhouse and explains why George Lombard Jr.’s debut reminded him of Derek Jeter. Bernie also reveals Jeter’s hidden singing talent, remembers secret jam sessions with Paul O’Neill and explains how music became his escape from the pressure of baseball. Tino shares the hilarious story of Bernie napping through batting practice before homering in his first at-bat, and Bernie reacts to Jorge Posada’s belief that there may have been no Core Four without his early success. Plus, Bernie and Tino reflect on returning to Yankee Stadium for Old-Timers’ Day and the bond that still connects generations of Yankees. Later, in Buy or Sell, Tino weighs in on the Yankees’ trade deadline, Anthony Volpe’s future, Boston’s blockbuster addition of Adley Rutschman and whether Tarik Skubal makes the Dodgers unbeatable in October. Pull up a chair. You’re inside The Clubhouse with Tino Martinez, presented by Republic Bank and BMW of Sarasota.

Jorge Posada joins Tino Martinez for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about the Yankees dynasty, the Core Four and the state of baseball today. Posada shares stories from his early days with Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera, including the unusual first impressions that eventually became the foundation of a championship era. He also explains how Rivera discovered his legendary cutter and why Bernie Williams deserves more credit for helping change the direction of the Yankees organization. The conversation then turns to today’s game. Posada discusses analytics, pitch counts, declining fundamentals and why he believes too much information is turning players into robots. He also reveals whether he would consider managing, what separates great managers from the rest and why catchers are uniquely prepared to lead a clubhouse. Plus, Posada and Tino revisit their championship mentality, an unforgettable matchup when Tino returned to Yankee Stadium and the standard that defined one of baseball’s greatest dynasties. The Clubhouse with Tino Martinez is now available on the WFLA streaming platforms and wherever you get your podcasts! Sponsored by Republic Bank & BMW of Sarasota

World Series champion and former All-Star Nick Swisher brings his signature energy to The Clubhouse for a wide-ranging conversation with Tino Martinez and JB Biunno about the players and personalities who hold championship teams together. Swisher reflects on his journey from Oakland and Chicago to New York, hitting rock bottom before the Yankees came calling, winning the 2009 World Series during his first season in pinstripes and becoming an All-Star in 2010. He also shares what it takes to become a true clubhouse “glue guy,” why veteran leadership matters during a 162-game season and how he now gives back to the next generation as a special advisor with the Yankees. Plus, Swisher takes viewers inside his Home Run Derby experience, weighs in on Ben Rice and baseball’s emerging stars and opens up about his friendship with Tino. Then Tino plays Buy or Sell on the Home Run Derby vs. the All-Star Game, Philadelphia as a host city, the Red Sox’s second-half chances and whether the best player in baseball currently plays in the American League. The Clubhouse with Tino Martinez is now available on the WFLA streaming platforms and wherever you get your podcasts! Sponsored by Republic Bank & BMW of Sarasota

Tino Martinez is joined by 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Andruw Jones for a conversation about one of the most unforgettable starts to a career in World Series history. Jones looks back on being just 19 years old when he homered in his first two World Series at-bats against the Yankees, what changed after New York evened the 1996 series and the pressure Atlanta faced in its 1999 rematch with the Yankees. He also shares stories about Bobby Cox, the Braves clubhouse, his greatest defensive plays and the emotional road to Cooperstown. Later, Tino breaks down the latest around Major League Baseball and plays Buy or Sell on whether the Yankees are in trouble, Yandy Díaz’s importance to the Rays and Jorge Posada’s criticism of analytics and today’s game. The Clubhouse with Tino Martinez is presented by Republic Bank and BMW of Sarasota.

Michael Kay joins Tino Martinez for a wide-ranging conversation about the Yankees dynasty, life in New York and one of the wildest moments of Tino’s career. Tino and Michael revisit the infamous Yankees-Orioles brawl after Armando Benitez hit Tino with a pitch, sharing their memories of the chaos that followed and what the moment was really like from the field and the broadcast booth. They also look back on the championship Yankees, the pressure of playing in New York, and the stories that defined one of baseball’s most unforgettable eras. Later, Tino builds the ultimate first baseman by selecting the best glove, arm, power and contact hitter in baseball history. Then, Tino and Michael Kay weigh in on the biggest storylines around Major League Baseball in Buy or Sell, presented by Republic Bank. The Clubhouse with Tino Martinez is sponsored by Republic Bank and Sarasota BMW.

Step inside The Clubhouse with Tino Martinez for real baseball conversation, big-league perspective and stories from inside the game. In this episode, Tino is joined by MLB legend and childhood friend Luis Gonzalez to break down the small ball vs. power debate, what style of baseball is built to win in October, and the biggest storylines around today’s game. From untold career stories, to the way baseball has changed, Tino and Luis bring fans the kind of honest, laid-back conversation you can only get from two players who lived it. The Clubhouse with Tino Martinez is now available on the WFLA streaming platforms and wherever you get your podcasts! Sponsored by Republic Bank

Step into The Clubhouse with Tino Martinez, a baseball show built on real conversations and real perspective. From former teammates to league insiders, Tino brings the voices of the game together for laid-back, clubhouse-style discussions you won’t hear anywhere else. The Clubhouse with Tino Martinez is now available on the WFLA streaming platforms and wherever you get your podcasts! Sponsored by Republic Bank #mlb #baseball