The Brushback With JP Ricciardi
With 43 years as a front office executive in the Major Leagues, JP Ricciardi brings his unique analysis as someone who spent decades inside the game at the highest level. JP is the former GM of the Toronto Blue Jays (2001-2009), Special Assistant to (then) New York Mets GM Sandy Alderson (2010-2019) , Director of Player Personal for the Oakland A's during the beginnings of the "Money Ball" era (1986-2001) , to his most recent position as Sr. Advisor to the President of Baseball Operations for the San Francisco Giants (2018-2023). He spent the 2010 season as an analyst on ESPN's "Baseball Tonight". And now he brings his voice to a weekly podcast, "The Brushback with JP Ricciardi". JP teams up with John Arezzi, who most recently co-hosted "The Gibby Show" podcast with former Toronto Blue Jays Manager and current bench coach for the Mets, John Gibbons (2022-2023). Arezzi is also co-host with former Mets Manager Terry Collins on the upcoming "The Terry Collins Show".
Episodes
November 2, 2024 • 70 mins
Welcome to episode 27 of the Brushback with JP Ricciardi. JP and John Arezzi cover the Yankees meltdown in game 5 of the World Series - as the Dodgers win the World Series 4 games to 1.
On Batter Up with JP - Sportnets Shi Davidi gives his analysis on the World Series and a lengthy discussion on the current state of the Toronto Blue Jays.
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October 24, 2024 • 55 mins
Welcome to episode 26 of the Brushback with JP Ricciardi. Our World Series Preview show features special guest, YES TV commentator Jack Curry, who knows the Yankees better than most! With the YES network since 2010, and former NY TIMES reporter for over 20 years, Curry's insight to the 2024 Yankees and their World Series match up against the Dodgers is a must listen!
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October 21, 2024 • 57 mins
On episode 25 of the Brushback with JP Ricciardi. This episode focuses on the MLB League Championship Series. JP gives his Hot Takes on both league's playoff finals and a preview of The World Series. On Batter Up with JP longtime Baseball Writer / Columnist from USA Today, Bob Nightengale joins JP for the NLCS and ALCS championship series.
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October 5, 2024 • 59 mins
On episode 24 of the Brushback with JP Ricciardi - A special Batter Up with JP and longtime GM/Baseball Executive Brian Sabean, who was the architect of 3 World Championships with the San Francisco Giants (2010, 2012, 2014).
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September 28, 2024 • 59 mins
On episode 23 of the Brushback with JP Ricciardi - the former GM of the Toronto Blue Jays and long time front office executive of the Oakland A's, NY Mets, and San Francisco gives out his report card for each team in the major leagues for 2024.
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September 22, 2024 • 66 mins
On episode 22 of the Brushback with JP Ricciardi - JP welcomes former MLB player and announcer F. P. Santangelo, who played with the Montreal Expos, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland A’s.
On JPs Hot takes, a look at the final week of the regular season, the pennant races, the amazing debut of Mets rookie LuisAngel Acuna, and the wild game between the Houston Astros and San Diego Padres with some questionable um...
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September 14, 2024 • 70 mins
On episode 21 of the Brushback with JP Ricciardi - JP welcomes former MLB pitcher and Sports Psychologist, Bob Tewksbury! JP and Bob discuss his career in the big leagues with several teams, and his transition to the role of helping young players deal with the pressures of being a professional baseball player.
On JPs Hot takes, a look at the wild card races as the season enters its final weeks, and JP makes a huge revelation on who...
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September 5, 2024 • 73 mins
On episode 20 of the Brushback with JP Ricciardi - JP and co-host John Arezzi talk about the Hot Milwaukee Brewers, the ice cold and on pace to lose more games than any team in the modern era, Chicago White Sox, and some major players returning from injuries who can have a major impact on their teams.
On the Batter Up with JP, the one and only Hall of Fame legendary Baseball writer/reporter Peter Gammons!!
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August 27, 2024 • 55 mins
On episode 19 of the Brushback with JP Ricciardi - JP and co-host John Arezzi discuss the retirement of Joey Votto, the NY Mets chances of making the post season and the firing of the Seattle Mariners manager.
On the Batter Up with JP, Longtime radio voice of the Boston Red Sox, and 2024 Ford Frick Hall of Fame inductee Joe Castiglione shares stories of his amazing career!
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August 16, 2024 • 69 mins
On episode 18 of the Brushback with JP Ricciardi - JP and co-host John Arezzi take a look the incredible Aaron Judge, who became the player reaching 300 Home Runs the fastest in MLB History. We also discuss the RED HOT Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres. And, will MLB change the starting pitching rules in the future requiring starters pitch 6 innings?
On today’s Batter Up with JP, our gues is a former Major League Catcher, w...
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August 11, 2024 • 71 mins
On episode 17 of the Brushback with JP Ricciardi - JP and co-host John Arezzi take a look at potential MVP candidates, and those teams in the playoff hunt that are surprising.
JP welcomes Batter Up guest, Kevin Lester. Kevin was heavily involved with the film many consider to be one of the best baseball movies ever, the Natural. He shares behind the scenes moments from his involvement with the film, and working with the crew and st...
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August 2, 2024 • 33 mins
On episode 16 of the Brushback with JP Ricciardi - JP and co-host John Arezzi do a deep dive on the trades and moves made now that the 2024 trade deadline is over.
Who were the biggest winners? Who didn't do enough? Who added pieces that will be impactful as the pennant races heat up? And, what are the most memorable moments in JP's career during his trade deadline experiences? You might be surprised!
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July 27, 2024 • 66 mins
On episode 15 of the Brushback with JP Ricciardi - JP welcomes MLB insider, reporter Jon Morosi!
Morosi is an on air analyst for the MLB Network, including MLB Tonight. And he is part of the MLB Radio Network on SiriusXM, and a columnist for MLB.com You can also see him on Fox Sports and FS1, and during Hockey season, he is a reporter for the NHL Network. JP and JP discuss the 2024 trading deadline, the recent Hall of Fame inducti...
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July 20, 2024 • 73 mins
On episode 14 of the Brushback with JP Ricciardi - JP welcomes former MLB Shortstop Mike Bordick!
Bordick holds the MLB record for most consecutive error-less games and chances by a major league shortstop. He went 110 straight games without an error. He played in the big leagues from 1990 until 2003 with stops along the way with the Oakland A’s, Baltimore Orioles (twice), the Mets, and Bluejays. He was a 2000 MLB Allstar. He’s a...
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July 13, 2024 • 60 mins
On episode 13 of the Brushback with JP Ricciardi - JP welcomes Hall of Famer, ESPN Baseball Tonight and Senior Writer, Tim Kurkjain. Tim and JP talk about a wide variety of topics, including if Willie Mays was the best ever, and preview the All Star Game!
Plus - JP's Hot takes! John Arezzi and JP discuss the All Star Game.
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July 7, 2024 • 70 mins
On episode 12 of the Brushback with JP Ricciardi - JP welcomes the current VP of Travel for the Atlanta Braves - Mike Shaw. Mike and JP share stories of their history and the role of a Traveling Secretary.
Plus - JP's Hot takes! John Arezzi asks JP what really goes on in the front office as teams get closer to the annual trading deadline. Real Inside talk from the former GM of the Blue Jays and front office executive for the Mets, ...
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June 29, 2024 • 84 mins
On episode 11 of the Brushback with JP Ricciardi - JP welcomes legendary Baseball Executive Joe Garagiola Jr. The architect of the Arizona Diamondbacks as their first General Manager, and former Sr. VP of Baseball Operations for the MLB, Joe shares his stories of those early days with the D'Backs, which included a world series title in 2001.
Plus - JP's Hot takes on all the breaking news in baseball!
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June 19, 2024 • 65 mins
On episode 10 of the Brushback with JP Ricciardi - JP welcomes former MLB pitcher Jason Isringhausen.
Jason was one of the elite relievers in the MLB and on this episode of The Brushback he and JP share stories and discuss a variety of topics from an insiders prospective!
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June 12, 2024 • 80 mins
On episode 9 of the Brushback with JP Ricciardi - JP welcomes baseball super agent Jeff Berry.
Repeatedly recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the “World’s most powerful Sports Agents” Jeff Berry recently negotiated record setting contracts for Astros Closer Josh Hader, Pirates Outfielder Bryan Reynolds, Phillies shortstop Trey Turner and catcher JT Realmuto.
He has personally negotiated more than 2.6 BILLION dollars in Major L...
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June 2, 2024 • 69 mins
On episode 8 of the Brushback with JP Ricciardi - JP welcomes former MLB player and hitting coach - Frank Menechino. Staten Island native Menechino and JP have a lively discussion on today's MLB including Frank's role in transforming slugger Giancarlo Stanton when he was hitting coach of the Miami Marlins. On JP's Hot Takes we discuss the new decision by MLB of including the inclusion of the Negro Leagues lifetime player stats into...
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