On Base with Mookie Betts

On Base with Mookie Betts

3x World Series champion & Los Angeles Dodgers star right-fielder Mookie Betts interviews current MLB players for an up-close and personal look at their lives on and off the field.

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June 12, 2025 54 mins
San Diego Padres star Jackson Merrill sits down with 3x World Series champion Mookie Betts to discuss Denzel Clarke's insane HR robbery for the Athletics, why he wanted to stay in San Diego, and what makes the Dodgers-Padres rivalry unique. They also discuss their favorite Dustin Pedroia stories, growing up quickly in the minor leagues, the wild reason that Mookie got fined, how one San Francisco Giants fan ruined Jackson's golf ga...
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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar sits down with Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts to debate St. Louis pizza vs. Chicago deep dish, what it was like playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic, and why Shohei Ohtani's level of fame reminds them of Michael Jordan. They also discuss his Japanese heritage, his crazy story of being recruited by Duke to play football, what's led to the Cardinals' success so far this y...
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June 6, 2025 48 mins
4x All-Star Pete Alonso sits down with 3x World Series champion Mookie Betts to discuss the story behind Mookie's toe injury, the Mets' wild offseason and their new 'Big 3,' and what he thinks makes Juan Soto so special. They also discuss the wild story behind New York's 2024 turnaround and playoff push, the origin of his 'Polar Bear' nickname, if he thinks about breaking the Mets' home run record, why he's had so much success in t...
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May 2, 2025 57 mins
2024 NL Cy Young winner and Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale sits down with Mookie to talk about Sale's award-winning season, dominating as teammates on the 2018 Boston Red Sox, the viral 100 men vs. 1 Gorilla debate, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dodgers star Teoscar Hernández joins 3x World Series Champion Mookie Betts for his first English-speaking podcast interview to discuss LA’s wild offseason, what led to him re-signing with the Dodgers, and what makes their culture so special. They also discuss the NL West’s domination this year, why they love the pressure of being defending champs, how Teoscar almost gave up on baseball in 2011, if he’ll try to defend his Home Run D...
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3x World Series champion Mookie Betts is joined by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts for a special World Series episode to discuss the difference between winning a title as a manager vs. a player, Roberts dancing with Ice Cube, and why he felt the NLDS vs. the Padres 'was the World Series'. They also discuss why Roberts was afraid of coming back to Los Angeles for Game 6, how he managed Game 5 differently, calling out Walker Buehler in ...
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October 2, 2024 54 mins
Padres Platinum Glove RF Fernando Tatis Jr. joins Dodgers star Mookie Betts to discuss baseball's unwritten rules, what makes the Dodgers-Padres rivalry special, why Tatis loves playing at Dodgers Stadium, and San Diego clinching the playoffs on a game-winning triple play. They also discuss the grind of a MLB season, how they ramp things up for the playoffs, Tatis getting traded to the Padres and signing a 14-year extension, the ch...
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September 17, 2024 47 mins
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies joins Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts to discuss Atlanta vs. LA traffic, his insane fish collection, why he's the best trash talker on the Braves and gives an update on his wrist injury. He also reacts to Atlanta's bad injury luck this season, Tyler Matzek's legendary performance vs. the Dodgers in 2021 NLCS, explains his appreciation for Ron Washington, the mindset when batting behi...
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September 12, 2024 52 mins
Cubs Gold Glove left fielder Ian Happ joins Dodgers star Mookie Betts to discuss his love for coffee, if he thinks he could play golf professionally, and what it feels like running into the outfield wall at Wrigley Stadium. They also discuss why he enjoys playing for manager Craig Counsell, his improvement as an outfielder, how he became a switch hitter, his journey through the minors, the Cubs' push for the playoffs, what impresse...
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September 4, 2024 56 mins
Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty sits down with Mookie to discuss why Jayson Tatum didn't get more playing time in the Olympics, the Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef, and why neither of them know who's on their fantasy football team. They also react to Shohei Ohtani's historic season, Flaherty's love for fashion, and getting traded to his hometown Dodgers. Jack opens up on his time with the St. Louis Cardinals, shares what veterans like Adam...
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August 31, 2024 46 mins
Baltimore Orioles SS Gunnar Henderson joins Dodgers star Mookie Betts to discuss fantasy football strategies, his love for Legos, Shohei Ohtani's dog throwing out the first pitch at the Dodgers game, and what they both learned during their time in the AL East. They also discuss Gunnar's relationship with Cal Ripken Jr., his favorite shortstops to watch, growing up in the south and learning baseball, the 2019 MLB Draft class, who's ...
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August 22, 2024 56 mins
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh joins Dodgers star Mookie Betts to discuss if Tyreek Hill could beat Noah Lyles in a race and which MLB players they think should join. They also discuss why they believe in ghosts, how Cal grew up in a haunted house, why they like the proposed six-inning rule for starting pitchers, the Mariners' run to the 2022 playoffs, how Cal's dad recruited Mookie to Tennessee, what advice he gives to struggling pi...
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August 14, 2024 54 mins
Pirates legend Andrew McCutchen joins Dodgers star Mookie Betts to discuss making a cartoon together, 1992 Dream Team vs. 2024 Team USA Basketball, and why he tweets 'furries' every year. He also reacts to being apart of Stephen Strasburg, Gerrit Cole, AND Paul Skenes' debuts, looks back on his MVP season, builds an MLB Olympics dream lineup, explains the unique way he learned baseball, his dominant high school career, getting offe...
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August 13, 2024 46 mins
Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola joins Dodgers star shortstop Mookie Betts to talk tying the MLB consecutive strikeouts record, Simone Biles' incredible performance in 2024 Olympics, and why it's 'addicting' to play in front of Philadelphia sports fans. He also discusses the Phillies-Dodgers rivalry, why Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is the best pitcher he's ever been around, what impresses him the most about Paul Skenes, traveling the coun...
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July 22, 2024 50 mins
Mookie opens the show with an injury update and is joined by Red Sox star reliever Kenley Jansen to talk about his time with the Dodgers, winning the World Series and people calling it a 'Mickey Mouse' title. He also discusses playing for Boston, one player he hates facing, the upcoming Netflix documentary, his teammate Jarren Duran and the differences between Los Angeles and Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
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June 13, 2024 54 mins
Texas Rangers All-Star Marcus Semien sits down with Mookie to discuss the one time he forgot he was on deck during a game, the legitimacy behind Micah Parsons' thinking he could bat .200 in an MLB season, why he chose to play college baseball instead of going straight to the pros, and why he never likes taking days off. He also shares stories of watching Barry Bonds from his childhood, builds an 'All-Vibes Team' of MLB players, dis...
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May 26, 2024 45 mins
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Tyler Glasnow joins Mookie to discuss the viral story of how he met his girlfriend, being compared to Cillian Murphy, and what it was like being recruited to the Dodgers by Shohei Ohtani. Mookie also responds to Giants pitcher Logan Webb's comments about Mookie 'owning' him, Glasnow explains his wild tattoos, names his top 5 rappers, and details both his game day AND haircare routines. Learn more about your ...
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New York Mets OF Brandon Nimmo sits down with Mookie to discuss adjusting to their respective position changes this season, Nimmo spending his honeymoon with Travis d'Arnaud, why he always sprints to first base, and being starstruck by Shakira. Nimmo also breaks down the Mets' recent hot stretch after slow start to the year, opens up about the challenges of living up to expectations in New York, discusses his interest in being capt...
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March 10, 2024 70 mins
In the Season 2 premiere, Cubs All-Star Dansby Swanson sits down with Mookie in front of a live audience at Spring Training to discuss Ohtani signing with the Dodgers for $700M, Craig Counsell leaving Milwaukee to be the Cubs’ new manager and Cody Bellinger calling during free agency. They also discuss how Dansby wound up playing for Vanderbilt and how he got traded to his hometown Braves, what it’s like playing in the World Series...
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October 5, 2023 44 mins
Freddie Freeman finally joins Mookie for the Season 1 finale of On Base to talk about the move to LA, breaking the Dodgers’ doubles record, and recruiting Jason Heyward. The 2020 NL MVP also relives the hilarious Chipper Jones ATV rescue story, celebrates Ronald Acuña Jr.’s incredible season, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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