Get ready to walk a mile in Steve Karsay’s shoes as our featured Co-Host shares his excitement of recently being named the Bullpen Coach for the LA Angels. After hiring Ron Washington as their new manager, the Angels then added Steve Karsay to their experienced coaching staff. Why did Steve Karsay choose to come back to the game now, and why did he pick Los Angeles to make his return? Get ready to hear the insights and thoughts of the Angels’ new Bullpen Coach.

The MLB hot stove season is upon us! The focus of November has primarily been on player and team options, specifically those who decided to exercise or decline them. Learn the inside scoops on the economics of MLB player contracts. Former MLB pitcher and coach Steve Karsay provides his insights as to the mindset of players in deciding their baseball futures. Is the mega-agent Scott Boras good for the game?

Born and raised in Toronto, Joey Votto is a homegrown baseball talent in Canada. After playing his entire career with the Reds and one day heading to Cooperstown, is Joey Votto ready to return to Cincinnati as a part-time player? Retire? Or will he be moving back up north to join the Jays or another MLB team? Steve Karsay and Jonathan A. Hacohen review Joey Votto’s options and come up with their prediction as to this future hall-of-famer’s MLB future!

While the Texas Rangers won it all in 2023, several other teams came so close. The Arizona Diamondbacks, Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies could have also easily won the 2023 World Series. Hosts Jonathan A. Hacohen and former MLB pitcher & coach Steve Karsay dissect the seasons of the playoff semi-finalists and why each team is looking forward to 2024 and another possible deep MLB playoff run. The Astros have a strong team culture. Torey Lovullo kept the Diamondbacks on track all year. And why teams need to show confidence in their players.

Today, the REAL reasons why the Texas Rangers won it all this year. From deep starting pitching, the most stacked hitting lineup in the majors, a top winning MLB manager in Bruce Bochy and a bullpen that came through in the World Series—there are many reasons why the Texas Rangers finally won their first World Series.

Have you ever received an autograph from an athlete or celebrity and they wrote John 3:16 underneath their name? In today’s chapter, MLB great Pat Combs of the Philadelphia Phillies shares his insights on which verses he selects when he signs his name. Make sure to pick up your copy of More Than the Score by Pat Combs. A book that every sports parent must read.

Jonathan A. Hacohen and Steve Karsay are joined by former MLB pitcher Pat Combs. In the 3rd part of our interview, Pat discusses the significance of the jersey numbers he wore during his career. Walkout pitcher music. The friendship between Pat Combs and Andy Pettitte. The impact Mike Schmidt had on his career. Pat also shares information on his book More Than The Score and why every young athlete and their parents must read it to refocus on athletic and life perspectives and priorities!

Pat Combs is back with Jonathan A. Hacohen and Steve Karsay welcome special Pat Combs of the Philadelphia Phillies. Pat made history in 1989, accomplishing the golden season: playing all four levels of professional baseball in one season! Find out how Mike Schmidt changed Pat Combs’ life. Pat describes his experiences playing with Dale Murphy, John Kruk, Lenny Dykstra, Mitch Williams, and many of the greatest Phillies players ever.

Jonathan A. Hacohen and Steve Karsay welcome special Pat Combs. A former first-round pick of the Phillies, pitcher Pat Combs is the author of the book “More Than The Score“. In today’s episode, Pat shares insights on the road to being drafted by the Phillies, playing college ball at Baylor and playing with the 1988 US baseball Olympic team that won gold!

Rob Ducey is back for a 3rd week! A Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee in 2013, Rob Ducey is a proud Canadian and trailblazer for future MLB stars from Canada such as Joey Votto. Rob Ducey is inspirational and shares his baseball and life stories with us today!

Rob Ducey returns on The Chosen Journey to talk baseball. One of Jonathan’s favorite baseball movies of all time is Mr. Baseball.  It turns out that was the movie that inspired Rob Ducey to research and go play baseball in Japan with the Nippon Ham Fighters. Rob played baseball with many MLB greats, including Ken Griffey Jr, Vladdy Guerrero Jr. and Jose Canseco. Rob Ducey shares many baseball stories and jokes along the way.

In part 1 of a 3-part series, Rob Ducey shares his stories and insights on baseball and life. Rob currently coaches high school baseball and shares his thoughts on youth baseball. Imagine, as a youngster, Rob was not eligible for the MLB draft as a Canadian. From making his MLB debut in 1987 to his last game in 2001, Rob loved every minute and played the game with a smile on his face.

Terry Francona has done it all and seen it all in the world of baseball. As a 2nd generation baseball player, Terry won the 1980 Golden Spikes Award. A first-round pick of the Montreal Expos, Francona went on to play and coach for several teams, including coaching Michael Jordan in the White Sox minor league system. He won 2 World Series with the Boston Red Sox (including breaking the famous Bambino Curse). Francona is also the winningest manager in the history of the Cleveland Indians/Guardians franchise. And will Terry Francona one day be enshrined in Cooperstown?

With 3 Wild Card teams in each league, it is impossible to figure out which teams will clinch a playoff spot in the 2023 MLB season. Orioles, Twins and Rangers are looking strong in the AL. Braves, Brewers and Dodgers look to be the division winners in the NL. Between the Rays, Astros, Mariners, Jays, Red Sox, Phillies, Cubs, Dbacks, Reds, Giants, Marlins and Padres—which teams will win the Wild Card playoff spots. Our answers will surprise you!