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Rethinking College Baseball's Postseason Structure [D1 Daily]
2026/10/22
Mike Rooney and Burkie discuss recent NCAA tournament expansions in college basketball and the College Football Playoff, weighing how added teams might affect entertainment value, regular-season stakes, and bowl relevance.
They then shift to college baseball, proposing an expanded field (e.g., 68 teams) with play-in games: the weakest recent auto-bid leagues playing at the top two national seeds and the “first four out” playing into regionals hosted by the top two-seeds that missed hosting, using five-year RPI and tournament results to determine leagues. They debate potential benefits like compelling Thursday-night TV and more on-campus postseason games versus concerns about empty stadiums, daytime start times, possible season-calendar shifts, and preserving a regional format they believe is thriving.
00:00 Welcome Back
00:06 Thank You AstroTurf!
00:34 Playoff Expansion Debate
01:34 Hoops First Four Thoughts
02:28 Quick Aside: Notre Dame-BYU Chaos
04:03 Does The Playoff Expansion Ruin CFB?
05:05 Burkie on Basketball's Field of 68
06:36 Burkie on Football's "Bowl Games"
09:57 Transition to Baseball Format
10:34 Baseball First Four Proposal
12:48 Fairness and Seeding Logic
15:43 Auto Bid Leagues and TV
17:21 How The 32 Hosts Would Work
20:23 Keep Regionals...or Expand?
22:08 Wrap Up and Takeaways
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Why Pat Murphy Has MLB Falling in Love with Coaching Again [D1 Daily]
2026/10/20
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” mindset to MLB, highlighted by his famous bunt story and Derek Jeter’s praise, and discuss broader differences between coaching in college baseball and managing in the pros. The conversation connects MLB postseason baseball to college conference and tournament play, emphasizing urgency, flexible roles, matchup-based decisions, and doing whatever it takes to win. They note Murphy’s long pro experience, Craig Counsell’s influence, and why adaptable, complete offenses matter, then mention additional college ties with other teams like Tampa Bay and Cleveland.
00:00 Welcome Back To The D1 Daily
00:03 Thank You Astroturf!
03:01 Pat Murphy: Media Darling
04:37 Coach Versus Manager
11:32 Why Playoff Baseball Pops
16:22 Bold Moves and Matchups
19:48 Murphy Origins + Player Development
22:41 Brewers Fit For Coach Murphy
25:31 Mentors and "Zigging" to Win
27:54 Wrap Up and College Connections
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Ray Tanner's South Carolina Dynasty [Sunday Night Conversations]
2026/10/19
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 episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney and Tanner relive the Gamecocks' era of dominance from 2010-2012.
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Breaking Down the Top 100 Programs Rankings
2026/10/16
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 into the top 10 programs before talking about the team most likely to usurp LSU at the top of the rankings in two years, the team outside the top 10 that will jump into the top 10, big risers, falling teams that will bounce back and teams of note outside the top 100.
00:00 Purgatory Podcast Intro
00:48 Pat Murphy Brewers Buzz
05:33 Murphy Stories and Comparisons
07:27 Top 100 Rankings Setup
09:16 Who Can Catch LSU?
10:05 Florida and UNC Cases
16:41 Texas and the Field
20:33 Tennessee and Fan Base Surges
23:23 Top 10 Deep Cuts
29:54 Next Top 10 Break In
30:09 Georgia, West Virginia, Auburn Picks
36:43 Georgia Tech Sleeper Pick
38:33 Southern Miss' Steady Rise
43:18 Cincinnati Breakout Under Bischel
44:58 Troy and Kansas Linked Risers
50:59 Bounce-back Picks: South Carolina
52:51 Grand Canyon Hires Bieser
55:27 Oklahoma State Poised Rebound
59:57 USF and Houston Rebound Candidates
01:02:03 Outside Top 100: High Point and Charlotte
01:05:35 Rice Revival With David Pierce
01:09:02 Wrap-up Rankings Process
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How Coaches Should Handle the Media [D1 Daily]
2026/10/15
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 questions, manage their emotions and communicate with their fan bases when things aren't going well. From self-deprecation and humility to avoiding defensiveness and understanding what reporters are really there to do, they break down the do's and don'ts of facing the media after a tough loss.
The guys also discuss Caitlin Clark's impressive end-of-season press conference, why coaches shouldn't take criticism personally and how listening to outside perspectives can help leaders see what they might be missing inside their own bubbles.
00:00 Welcome and Sponsor
00:23 Umpire Storytime
00:55 PCA Check Swing Moment
02:28 Umpires and Criticism
05:13 Press Conference Obsession
07:11 Coach Pressers Win and Be You
08:03 Postgame Mic Donts
08:37 Never Ask If They Played
11:15 Handling Repeated Questions
12:18 Self-Deprecation and Owning It
15:25 Listening Outside the Bubble
18:03 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off
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Rays vs. Yankees, Oklahoma’s Blueprint, and What’s Next for College Baseball Rosters [D1 Daily]
2026/10/13
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 Oklahoma’s win over Georgia in Omaha, focusing on how resource-limited teams build a clear identity by “zigging” with speed, defense, contact, and situational play. They explore how big-budget organizations can get trapped chasing offseason wins and long contracts for aging players, and why modern efficiency can revive old-school tenets like bunting and athleticism without abandoning power. Drawing on their Arizona State experience, they relate the allure of recruiting-class hype versus solving underlying issues and note how college baseball is increasingly “purchasing” experience via the portal amid historically small fall rosters. They also share speculation coaches are hearing about potential MLB Draft changes: 12 rounds, slotted picks, high school eligibility, and sophomore draft eligibility, plus looming transfer and revenue-share dynamics.
00:00 Welcome Back To D1 Daily
00:10 Carrots Update: Cowboys Chaos
01:16 Thank You AstroTurf!
01:48 Rays Payroll Reality
02:50 Rays vs Oklahoma Blueprint
04:08 Identity Beats Resources
05:51 Offseason Wins Trap
08:21 Is Old School New Again?
10:36 College Parallels: ASU & Fullerton
15:21 Portal Zigs and Zags
18:35 Draft Changes Rumors
21:58 Wrap Up and Takeaways
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Cinderella Story: Stony Brook's 2012 Run to Omaha [Sunday Night Conversations]
2026/10/12
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 winning a regional in Coral Gables to taking down the Tigers in the Baton Rouge Super Regional, the Seawolves became just the second fourth-seed at the time to advance to Omaha. On this episode of Sunday Night Convos, Mike Rooney is joined by Joe Pennucci and Mike Marron to relive the magic of the Seawolves' 2012 season.
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SEC Parity: Why One-Year Turnarounds Can Happen in College Baseball [D1 Daily]
2026/10/08
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 spread of impact transfer-portal talent and the SEC’s disproportionate NIL resources. They emphasize that NIL and the portal are different forces, noting mid-majors can thrive via portal-driven roster age and experience, and arguing the concentration of money in the SEC can still produce MLB-like parity because top transfers get distributed across many motivated programs. The conversation explores how thin margins can hinge on a few under-the-radar players, citing Oklahoma’s title run and other examples of unexpected player development, while also noting how this era complicates evaluating coaches and raises expectations for rapid turnarounds. They close by highlighting fall ball as a “time of hope” and interest in programs like South Carolina under Kevin Schnall and Vandy’s fall trip culture.
00:00 Welcome Back To The D1 Daily
00:05 Thank You AstroTurf!
00:41 NIL & Portal Realities
03:21 Parity In The SEC Like In The MLB?
05:05 College Football Upsets Example
07:16 Coaches and Turnarounds
10:29 Coaching Staffs Build Winners
15:05 Finding Hidden Stars
22:04 Hopes For The Fall + Portal Talk
24:02 Vandy's Vegas Story
24:54 Wrap Up
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MLB Playoff Lessons for College Baseball [D1 Daily]
2026/10/06
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 college postseason pressure. They break down key late-inning at-bats against Mason Miller, emphasizing pre–two-strike vs. two-strike approaches, pitch selection, taking walks, and the importance of baserunning, citing moments from players like Jackson Chourio, Christian Yelich, and Sal Frelick. The conversation shifts to MLB’s competitive health, noting that several remaining playoff teams rank low in payroll and arguing baseball’s structure produces more parity than football and basketball. Roons shares a Conor Jackson story, and Burkie recalls pinch-hitting against Bobby Jenks in the World Series to illustrate the difficulty of postseason roles.
00:00 Welcome Back D1 Daily
00:41 Thank You AstroTurf!
01:23 MLB Postseason
02:44 Playoff ABs And Pitching
07:08 Lessons For College Players
10:37 Conor Jackson Comp
11:37 A Prime Postseason Bat
12:00 Conor Jackson Cycle Story
14:35 Andrew Vaughn Bounceback
15:07 Pinch Hitting vs Heat
17:30 October Baseball: Margins of Victory
18:35 Payroll Parity Debate
21:30 Cap Floor Stalemate
22:49 Why Baseball Stays Fair
25:21 Baseball: A Sport At Its Peak
25:43 Wrap Up
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Homefield is the industry leader in game day gear by and for true fans. Our friends at Homefield design and research EVERYTHING, from the fit and fabrics to the vintage logos, to make standout gear that defines Your Game Day. Shop the very best of Homefield, like:
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Mike Martin: The Legacy of '11' [Sunday Night Conversations]
2026/10/05
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 Martin's passion for college baseball cements his name in history beyond the record books. On this episode of Sunday Night Convos, Mike Rooney is joined by Link Jarrett, Chris Hart, James Ramsey and Mike Bell to remember the life and impact of Martin, also known as "11."
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The College Players to Watch in the MLB Playoffs [D1 Daily]
2026/10/01
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, highlighting stars from programs across the country — including Cam Schlittler (Northeastern), Parker Messick (Florida State), Chase DeLauter (James Madison), Drake Baldwin (Missouri State) and Drew Rasmussen (Oregon State).
They also discuss Kyle Schwarber, Alex Bregman, Sonny Gray and others, while giving flowers to standout seasons from players who missed the postseason, including Alec Burleson, Nolan McLean and Pete Alonso. Plus, a look at the remarkable diversity of college backgrounds represented across today's Major League rosters.
00:00 Welcome and Sponsor
00:40 Playoff Focus Setup
01:19 Ben Rice Surprise Star
03:03 Schwarber Power and K Record
05:07 Zach Neto Modern Game
07:46 Max Muncy Steady Value
08:31 Cags' Breakout and Walks Debate
11:41 Chase DeLauter Rising Bat
13:35 Bregman Better in Pros
14:23 Modern Training Boosts
15:06 Drake Baldwin Breakout
17:02 Alec Burleson RBI King
19:26 Pitchers Take Over
19:52 Sonny Gray Longevity
21:02 Cam Schlittler Cy Push
22:11 Drew Rasmussen Regional Story
24:05 Parker Messick Historic Rookie
26:19 Nick Martinez Movie Plot
27:56 Nolan McLean Plus Final Thoughts
For athletes and sports programs of all levels, AstroTurf has managed the entirety of the synthetic turf manufacturing process for decades. By focusing on quality, safety, and performance, AstroTurf continues to provide customized surfacing solutions for baseball and softball programs across the professional and collegiate ranks, including being the Official Synthetic Turf of MLB®. For more information, please visit https://astroturf.com/
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Tony Vitello Leads MLB in Ejections + Roons on Brewers Manager Pat Murphy [D1 Daily]
2026/09/29
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), including a disputed check-swing call that sparked his latest toss and the dynamics between rookie managers and big-league umpires. They consider why the Giants’ difficult season and need for disruption made Vitello’s fiery style part of the hire, and argue his first year shouldn’t define his long-term outlook. Roons connects the conversation to Pat “Murph” Murphy’s path and success, sharing an anecdote about seeing Dustin Pedroia traveling with his family and recalling Murphy’s challenging interim stint with the Padres before building toward winning with Milwaukee. They close with thoughts on roster chemistry, “energy vampire” stars, and how MLB’s three-game playoff series fuels debate about NCAA tournament formats.
00:00 Welcome And Sponsors
00:36 MLB Season Wrap And Playoffs
01:24 Tony V Ejections Debate
03:58 Umpire Clip And Rookie Manager Reality
06:18 Giants Struggles And Vitello Fit
07:31 Homefield Sponsor Break
08:43 Pedroia Airport Story
10:58 Murph Perspective On Coaching
13:46 Team Building: Winners Vs The Others
15:49 College Baseball Tournament Talk
16:24 Resilience Vs Resiliency Rant
17:41 Wrap Up And Next Episode Tease
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David vs. Goliath: The 2015 VCU Rams [Sunday Night Conversations]
2026/09/28
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 Convos, Mike Rooney looks back with Shawn Stiffler and Sean Thompson at how the Rams pulled off one of the most unlikely regional wins of the 64-team era.
01:29 Meet the Guests: Sean Thompson & Shawn Stiffler
03:43 Dallas Regional Giants
04:29 Stiffler's VCU Origin Story
06:50 Thompson's Recruiting Journey
09:40 Building VCU Baseball
16:29 The Diamond's Wow Factor
19:23 2014-2015 Season Context
23:20 Thompson's Freshman Fall Mindset
25:13 Meet the Main Characters of the 2015 Rams
33:07 Selection Show Shock
34:18 Recruiting Vimael Machin
36:57 Regional Setup at DBU
37:56 Game One Breakthrough
42:20 Game Two vs Rasmussen
48:17 Game Three Heartbreaker
50:36 It All Comes Down to Monday
55:33 The Story of the Final Out
58:10 Legacy and Reflections
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Short-Term Victories vs. Season-Long Goals: The Coaches' Conundrum [D1 Daily]
2026/09/24
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 versus pacing a roster to be strongest in the postseason.
They use the 2022 Tennessee's dominant start and later normalization, plus examples like Southern Miss, Arkansas’ Kevin Kopps and 2026 Oklahoma’s late surge, to discuss peaking too early and the difficulty of sustaining “heaters.”
The conversation then shifts to Burkie's call of a Guardians–White Sox game and how many players and coaches reached the big leagues from non-power programs or junior colleges, emphasizing that playing time and development matter and that there are many legitimate pathways to MLB.
00:00 Welcome and Sponsor
00:36 All In vs Peaking Late
03:02 Tennessee 2022 Case Study
06:25 Scheduling and Learning Losses
08:50 Heaters and Postseason Timing
10:09 MLB Trip and Hidden Gems
11:00 Guardians Underdog Backgrounds
14:53 White Sox and More Pathways
19:21 Playing Time and Minor League Reality
21:24 Many Paths Closing
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How NIL, 34 Scholarships & the Portal Changed College Baseball Roster Building with Justin Seely [D1 Daily]
2026/09/22
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, revenue-share and NIL landscape. Seely explains how in-state vs. out-of-state tuition once shaped recruiting, how fully funded programs can now erase geography and build more like football, and how DSAs and strict roster deadlines are pushing smaller fall rosters with less margin for error. They outline what top programs prioritize (targeted portal additions, high-ceiling recruits, retention, impact starting pitching and elite pitching coaches) versus how mid-tier and lower-resourced programs lean more on older transfers, JUCO pipelines, and regional recruiting. The conversation closes on the non-linear path for players and how mid-majors can embrace development and upward movement as part of their identity.
00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
00:12 Thank You AstroTurf!
00:30 How Omaha Rosters Were Built
03:29 Scholarship Math Explained
06:34 34 Scholarships and NIL Era
08:14 Recruiting Without Geography
10:52 Blueprint for Elite Rosters
12:29 Old Roster Limits and Walk Ons
13:36 Big Rosters and Draft Reality
16:07 New Roster Math
17:02 Scholarship Rules Shift
17:43 December 1 Roster Deadline
20:11 Retention Versus Portal
22:47 Culture Risks of Transfers
25:01 Three Program Tiers
27:15 Top-Tier Blueprint
31:49 Middle-Tier Strategy
35:59 Bottom-Tier Models
39:06 Geography and Recruiting
41:34 Paths for Players
44:06 Wrap Up
For athletes and sports programs of all levels, AstroTurf has managed the entirety of the synthetic turf manufacturing process for decades. By focusing on quality, safety, and performance, AstroTurf continues to provide customized surfacing solutions for baseball and softball programs across the professional and collegiate ranks, including being the Official Synthetic Turf of MLB®. For more information, please visit https://astroturf.com/
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b76475 2026/03/09
“Burkie” is dreadful
The show has fallen off hard this year
★★★★★
Fun Haver 9000 2026/03/05
Must Listen for College Baseball Fans
This podcast is ESSENTIAL for anyone remotely interested in college baseball. The group of personalities is dynamic and they are fantastic at growing ...
Glazing a 24 Tennessee team when they have an asterisks next to their championship. FSU beat them if there were competent umpiring
★★★★★
Not a big fanatic 2025/05/22
The best ever
This is probably the best ever podcast. I have listened to and yeah I love college baseball. You should’ve Oregon at a higher ranking, but hey, still ...
★★★★★
RAWARD4 2025/04/17
Essential Listening
This has been my gateway into the world of college baseball, and I can say it has made me a fan. Had no idea about the Boston connection! You should d...
★☆☆☆☆
BigStig12 2025/03/28
Leaves a lot to be desired
First episode I listen too, included in the title “Oregons Strong start to the season” and they spent 20 seconds talking about Oregon. Audio quality i...
★★★★★
AG134MON 2025/02/14
Ted Lasso
If you love college baseball it’s a must listen. It’s like watching Ted Lasso, you feel good after the episode is over.
★★★★★
DavNC85 2025/01/29
Gotta listen to this one
You’re missing out on so much baseball if you aren’t listening to this. The nerd cast is elite. All the hosts are great, even if Kendall hates your sc...