Spring Training Has Begun, Worst and Best

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Spring Training Has Begun, Worst and Best

FromThe Compound - MLB Player Podcast

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35 minutes

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Feb 23, 2021

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Spring Training 2021 has officially started! Cubs are back in Mesa, Tigers are in Lakeland, baseball is back!! We talk Tatis and everything happening in the baseball week.

Released:

Feb 23, 2021

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Titles in the series (100)

Ian Happ, of the Chicago Cubs, and teammates Dakota Mekkes and Zack Short share their MLB experiences, baseball life, and interview guests on The Compound, part of Jomboy Media.

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Mother's Day Special (Feat. Our Moms): The Compound Boys are joined by four very special guests, our mothers. Dakota's mother: 3-time Employee of the Month Mrs. Mekkes (2:05) Zack's mother: Mrs. Short (7:56) Nico's mother: Dr. Diehl (15:10) Ian's mother: Dr. Mary Beth Happ (21:36) by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
34 min listen
Desert Island Snacks Edition, Compound Dinner Guests: The Compound Boys are back for Episode 9. Dakota's playing hurt (1:30) New segment, Desert Island Top 3 snacks (6:11) One dinner guest to The Compound who would you invite (15:15) Tune in next week for a special Mother's Day episode by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
25 min listen
Jon "Boog" Sciambi: Boog Sciambi joins The Compound to talk baseball, broadcasting and possible changes to the 2020 season. Sciambi relives the KB-Rizz Mic'd up game (9:55) Sciambi's favorite David Ross story (14:52) Sciambi's ideas for 2020 pace of play (24:00) by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
44 min listen
Summer Camp Week 1, Parce Rum, Is That So: This episode is presented by Parce Rum, yes we have a title sponsor! The first few days of Summer Camp are in the books. We recap the first couple scrimmages and baseball in this new environment. by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
21 min listen
Jeremy Piven, Ari Gold As A Sports Agent, No Really I Believe You: The Compound boys had the privilege to talk with Jeremy Piven. We talked acting, perseverance, baseball, mediating and we came up with the perfect Ari Gold show. by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
45 min listen
Jon Lester & Mike Napoli: The Compound Boys talking with World Series champions Jon Lester and Mike Napoli. Jon has turned into a substitute teacher (6:25) Jon vs Nap in the 2016 World Series (14:16) Jon going into the HOF as an A? (19:04) Could a normal 20-25 get a hit in the... by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
34 min listen
Kyle Schwarber: Four professional baseball players with the Chicago Cubs and their lives at The Compound. Featuring Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Dakota Mekkes and Zack Short. by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
37 min listen
Ryan Dempster, The Masters: We welcome Candian Hall of Famer and World Series Champion Ryan Dempster. The host of Off The Mound on Marquee Network, Ryan shares how the show started and talks about his career. Plus the boys talk about the Masters and Dustin Johnson's dominance. by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
46 min listen
Jeff Garlin: Long time Cub fan, Jeff Garlin joins The Compound to talk life in quarantine, Cubs memories and more. Jeff's favorite Cub memory (6:01) We talk pre-show routines (17:58) Which current Cub would be the best guest on Curb Your Enthusiasm (30:24) by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
36 min listen
Baseball Is Back, 60 Game Sprint: Baseball Is Back! The boys talk season restart and what this 60 game sprint is going to be like. by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
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All Star Break 2020, Is That So: Cubs have the weekend off aka All Start Break 2020. We talk Cubs hot start, PGA Championship, Is That So and Cubs Rotation. And we're giving away shirts again! Is That So shirt challenge!! by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
30 min listen
Desert Island TV Shows, What We Miss About Baseball, Is That So: The Compound Boys are back to talk Desert Island TV Shows, golf, and what we miss about baseball. Also Is That So brought to you by Anthony Rizzo by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
32 min listen
Fan Episode, The Boys Answer Fan Questions: This one's all about the fans! The Compound boys answer your questions. Fight 100 duck-sized Meeksies or 1 Meeksy-sized duck? (5:20) Favorite and least favorite Minor League stadium (18:48) Most intimidating player during your first spring training (24:50 by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
39 min listen
Must Win Lineup All Time, Fan Questions: Four professional baseball players with the Chicago Cubs and their lives at The Compound. Featuring Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Dakota Mekkes and Zack Short. by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
25 min listen
Desert Island Top 3, Non-Tenders: After a crazy week, we talk about non-tenders across the league and bring back a fan favorite Desert Island Top 3 things to do after the Pandemic. by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
31 min listen
Kris Bryant, Who Says No: Kris Bryant joins the podcast to talk about the start of the season, playing in Chicago and managing expectations. Who Says No new shirts out this week. by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
41 min listen
Nico Hoerner Returns, Free Shirts Who Says No?, Fan Questions: The Cubs are off to a hot start, Nico Returns to The Compound as a guest and we're giving away Who Says No T-Shirts. by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
38 min listen
Top 3 Movies, Favorite Swings, Mound Visit Stories: The Compound Boys talk favorite movies (5:23) Favorite swing to watch (13:26) Best mound visit story (18:00) Is the handshake gone for good? (21:55) by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
25 min listen
The Big 40, Checking in on Cubs, Worst and Best: A Compound classic returns in Worst and Best and Ian has a worst. We check in with Alec Mills to wish him a happy birthday and see how his offseason is going. Some big news Instagram Live Thursday, Fan Friday, WrigleyThroughMyEyes.com. by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
29 min listen
Joel Dahmen, The Last Episode Coming to You Live From The Compound?: Could this be the last episode coming to you live from The Compound? Joel Dahmen PGA Tour golfer joins The Compound. Joel talks about his 58 at Mesa CC (7:37) A practice round with Rory (16:19) Playing with Tiger (19:47) What really goes into baseball... by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
44 min listen
Cameron Maybin Joins a Show Hosted By a Guy He Got Traded For: The boys talk to Chicago Cubs teammate and 15-year MLB veteran Cameron Maybin! He shares Miguel Cabrera stories and discusses being someone that can positively impact the lives of his teammates. by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
63 min listen
The Compound Road Trip, Breaking The Internet, Nico and Zack Hate Ian and Dakota: Ian and Dakota take a road trip from Arizona to Chicago. We document the days travel from Amarillo to St. Louis to Chicago. Zack and Nico join to talk about how sad they are without us. by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
35 min listen
New Coffee and a Morale Boost With DOM: On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast, the guys welcome the Director of Morale back for his record breaking 3rd visit to the show! With DOM they talk about the new coffee coming to town and how it can help boost morale! Use code: COMPOUND on... by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
51 min listen
Jason Heyward, Summer Camp Week 2, Dakota Needs a Microwave: Jason Heyward joins the podcast to talk Summer Camp, being a great teammate and his baseball journey. We're one week closer to baseball and Dakota needs a microwave. by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
39 min listen
Steven Souza, 2020 Cubs, Last Episode of 2020: We welcome Steven Souza Jr. to The Compound. We talk 2020 Cubs, recovering from knee surgery, and his DR experience. Our last episode of 2020 thank you for all the support. by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
45 min listen
Banning the Shift in the Minors?: The boys react to the new rules put in place for the minor leagues and one writer's opinion that shortstops aren't special. Plus Zack realizes Dakota is a genius. by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
50 min listen
Jake Johnson: The talented Jake Johnson, also known as Nick Miller from New Girl (A Compound favorite) joins The Compound. Jake singing the 7th inning stretch at Wrigley (9:00) Ian's jersey in Jake's next show? (14:47) The differences between the minor leagues and... by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
37 min listen
Thank You, Theo: Theo Epstein has stepped down from his position with the Chicago Cubs. We talk about our reactions, what Theo has meant to our careers and what this means moving forward. by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
25 min listen
Pat Connaughton: The Compound Boys welcome Pat Connaughton Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard and former Notre Dame and Baltimore Orioles baseball player. When Pat hit me with a 95mph fastball (7:15) Pat's dunk contest experience (23:42) How many free throws out of 100 can... by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
40 min listen
Anthony Rizzo and New Segment Alert!: Anthony Rizzo joins The Compound to talk Cubs World Series, missing baseball and golf. Plus two new segments, 'Is That So' and 'No Really I Believe You'. by The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
34 min listen

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