Welcome to B’s Cast, the official podcast of the Oakland Ballers! In this jam-packed episode, we sit down with Martinez native and Ballers bullpen beast Brody Eglite to talk about his journey to the team, pitching philosophy, Bay Area baseball roots, and what it’s like being part of one of the most dominant bullpens in the Pioneer League.

We also break down the massive 5-of-6 series win over the Glacier Range Riders, highlight Cam Buford’s record-breaking 5-homer knockout round, and dive into the upcoming Pioneer League Home Run Derby Saturdays featuring Buford and Almanza. 💣

Oh—and did we mention that Vice President Kamala Harris stopped by to talk Ballers? Plus, Casey drops a Stone Cold Stunner at Big Time Wrestling, we reveal the next homestand’s surprise celebrity guest, and preview critical matchups against Missoula PaddleHeads and Ogden Raptors with playoff implications on the line.

📍 Timestamps:
0:00 Intro + Missoula vibes
1:00 Brody Eglite Interview – From Ogden trade to Ballers' ace reliever
14:00 Dominant bullpen recap – 24.1 IP, 2 ER vs Glacier
17:00 Cam Buford's 5-HR knockout round explosion
20:00 Davis Drewick’s scoreboard-smashing bombs
23:30 Home Run Derby Saturdays begin – Who’s repping Oakland?
26:45 Tremaine Cobb Jr injury update + return highlights
29:00 Welcome Nick Leahey – new infielder shows up big
31:30 Top plays of the week – Lozano HR, Lambert Ks, Buford bombs
34:00 Casey drops a Stone Cold Stunner at Big Time Wrestling 🤯
36:30 Kamala Harris visits the Ballers at Prescott Market
39:00 Series previews – Missoula and Ogden with playoff tiebreakers on the line
43:00 June 21st Block Party, Ricky Henderson mural, and more at the next homestand

📅 Mark your calendars for June 21st at Raimondi Park – Oakland’s biggest baseball block party yet! Home Run Derby, live DJ, mural unveiling, celebrity guest host + more.

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Nevada Cullen sits down with Oakland Ballers second baseman Daniel Harris IV to talk about:

• His comeback to baseball after surgery

• That opposite-field homer at Ramondi Park

• His transition from ATL to the Bay

• And his thoughts on Oakland rap, PlayStation, and playing ball in Kalispell, Montana.

Later, Casey Pratt joins the show to break down:

• The Ballers’ series win over Grand Junction

• Player of the Week: Connor Sullivan (3 saves, electric)

• Key Pioneer League standings and playoff outlook

• And the brand new Home Run Derby Saturdays—a 13-week league-wide power showcase with prizes for fans including MLB All-Star tickets and $1,000 in travel rewards.

🔥 Big bats, bigger vibes. Oakland never quits.

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Oakland legend Too $hort performs live at the Ballers home opener and debuts a brand new anthem for the Town—surrounded by youth performers and fans repping hard at Raimondi Park. Then, Ballers shortstop Tremayne Cobb Jr. sits down to talk about his insane 5-for-5 debut and walk-off Knockout Round win, complete with a bat flip that set the crowd off. In this episode of B’s Cast, Casey Pratt interviews Too $hort about the importance of keeping Oakland sports alive, and Nevada Cullen talks with Tremaine Cobb Jr. about his electric start to the season, the clubhouse vibes, and bringing flair back to the game. 🎤 Also Featuring: — Shoutout to Lyrics Born and his pregame performance — Preview of The Function concert (June 20 at The Fox Theater) — Ballers highlights — Opening Homestand recap + Top Plays of the Week 🎟️ Grab tickets to the next home game: https://www.oaklandballers.com 🎧 Watch more B’s Cast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsLMOIIq02nr6FBeIHanqYNGlQpMar9hV 📲 Subscribe for exclusive Ballers interviews, behind-the-scenes, and Oakland stories. Let’s go, Ballers. #LetsGoOakland #BSCast #TooShort #OaklandBallers #RaimondiPark #BSCast #MinorLeagueBaseball #HipHopMeetsBaseball #LyricsBorn #TheFunction #BatFlip #KnockoutRound #TremaineCobbJr #BayAreaHipHop #OaklandSports #MiLB #BaseballPodcast #BayAreaBaseball #IndependentBaseball #LANDSClothing #CustomMerch

In this episode of B's Cast, we sit down with Oakland Ballers pitcher Zach St. Pierre and his wife, Kiana - a former collegiate softball ace - for one of the realest and most entertaining conversations of the season. Zach shares his wild road to professional baseball: JUCO struggles, battling injury, and finding a new home with the Oakland Ballers. Kiana talks about life in the stands, coaching high school softball, and why being pitchers together makes their bond deeper than most couples could understand. Plus: – Why Zach is running it back in 2025 – What flipped the switch in the middle of his 2024 season – Kiana's behind-the-scenes perspective on the grind – The baseball-themed Newlywed Game that gets very real – And how Zach became the most unlikely pinch runner on the roster This is the side of pro ball you rarely see - relationship dynamics, real hustle, and the journey that never gets shown on highlight reels. 🟢 Subscribe for more from B's Cast: interviews, stories, behind-the-scenes, and what it really means to play indie pro ball in Oakland. #ZachStPierre #KianaStPierre #OaklandBallers #PioneerLeague #BaseballCouples #IndependentBaseball #PitchersLife #SoftballStrong #BSCast #BaseballJourney #AthleteCouples #JUCOBaseball #ProBaseball #BehindTheScenesBaseball #MinorLeagueGrind

In Episode 8 of B's Cast, we welcome comedian, actress, and now Oakland Ballers co-owner Chelsea Peretti! This episode features the debut of our new franchise segment, "B's Biz," where team co-founders Bryan Carmel and Paul Freedman join host Casey Pratt to discuss the business side of building and running an independent professional baseball team in Oakland. But this time, it's got a Hollywood twist - Chelsea Peretti, known for Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Sing 2, and Big Mouth, joins to share why she invested in the team, her deep roots in Oakland, and some hilarious stories from high school with Bryan and Paul. 🧠 Topics covered: Chelsea Peretti on becoming a celebrity part-owner of a baseball team The story of how the Oakland Ballers came to be Launching the "B's Biz" segment for fans who want to understand the business of baseball A tribute to their late friend Bobby Winslow, the inspiration behind the Ballers name Ideas for food at the stadium (yes, including Chelsea's carbonara-in-a-helmet idea) Wild Southwest flight stories with Too Short, E-40, Marshawn Lynch & Boots Riley Comedy, memory loss, possums, fashion upgrades to uniforms, and more 💬 "I didn't realize owning a team would involve this much," Chelsea jokes, but it's clear she's all-in for the Bay. 🐀 Meet Scrappy the Rally Possum, explore what makes Ballers games feel like a block party, and hear how this team is rebuilding something beautiful in the shadow of the A's departure. ➕ Subscribe for weekly podcast drops featuring players, owners, community leaders, and celebrity fans. 🎉 Opening Day is May 20, 2025! 🎟️ Info & tickets → https://oaklandballers.com #ChelseaPeretti #OaklandBallers #BsCast #IndependentBaseball #Brooklyn99 #OaklandNews #SportsBusiness #BayAreaBaseball #CaseyPratt #ChelseaPerettiInterview #PaulFreedman #BryanCarmel #BsBiz #CarbonaraInAHelmet #ComedyPodcast #CelebrityInvestors #HollywoodMeetsOakland #ScrappyThePossum #GoBallers #GoOakland #BaseballWithHeart ##BayAreaCulture

What makes a beloved young slugger walk away from the game? In this episode of B's Cast, hosts Tyler Petersen and Nevada Cullen sit down with 2024 Oakland Ballers standout Noah Martinez, a key part of the team's inaugural season and a fan favorite for his heart and hustle. Noah opens up about his surprising decision to retire from baseball at just 25 years old, his reflections on the wild ride that was the 2024 season, and what life looks like now that he's traded home runs for helping others. We catch up on his new journey into personal training, coaching, and player development, and talk about the legacy he leaves behind with the Ballers. Whether you're a die-hard Ballers fan, a fellow athlete, or just love a story about chasing passion over pressure, this one's for you. 🔔 Subscribe for more from the heart of independent baseball and beyond. #OaklandBallers #NoahMartinez #BaseballRetirement #IndependentBaseball #PlayerDevelopment #BsCast #BaseballPodcast #BayAreaBaseball #CoachingLife #PersonalTrainer #BallersNation

Reed Butz returns to the Oakland Ballers for another season, and he joins Nevada Cullen to break down his incredible baseball journey — from small-town Midwest fields to the Pioneer League spotlight!

Reed shares how he ramped up for 2025, what it’s like transitioning from bullpen to starter, the emotions of being traded, and what it means to pitch for a Bay Area crowd.
We also dive into:

• His Northwoods League days (Bismarck Larks, Mud Puppies, Madison Mallards)

• Adjusting from Chicago cold to Bay Area ball

• His hilarious pitching matchup with Owen Sharts (yes, Butz vs. Sharts 😂)

• Lessons learned about playing in front of huge crowds

• His goals for this season with the Ballers

⚾ If you’re a Pioneer League fan, independent baseball junkie, or just love stories about chasing the dream, this episode is for you.

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Former Savannah Bananas and Party Animals pitcher Dylan Porter joins B's Cast to share his incredible journey — from growing up in Oakland and Richmond, to bringing the banana ball magic to the Oakland Ballers!

We dive deep into Dylan’s experiences with the Savannah Bananas and Party Animals, what it was really like playing competitive Banana Ball, the pressure of performing for sold-out stadiums, and how he’s taking everything he learned back to independent pro baseball.

Find out how Dylan made the Ballers roster through an open tryout, his dream of climbing back into affiliated baseball, and why he’s excited to play in front of his hometown crowd. We even talk about his signature pistol squat move, fan interaction lessons from Banana Ball, and how creativity and energy are changing baseball for the better.

⚾ If you’re a Savannah Bananas fan, a baseball lover, or someone who roots for the underdogs chasing their dreams, you don't want to miss this one.

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