The Baseball Ireland Podcast

Interview with Dale Jacobs, author of the Baseball Book "Makeshift Fields"

Adrian interviews Dale Jacobs regarding the publication of his new book "Makeshift Fields".  The book details Dale's seven week trip to Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales to research grassroots baseball and the participants / communities it positively impacts.

Preview of B League Final: Belfast North Stars vs. Dublin Hurricanes

Adrian speaks with Shaun Grant, President of the Dublin Hurricanes, and David Gray, President of the Belfast North Stars about this Sunday's (15th Sept) double header B League Final in Belfast.  We also cover the C League Blitz day which took place last Saturday and the Play Off semi finals over the last few weekends.

Season round-up and a look ahead to the playoffs

Adrian speaks with League Coordinator Shaun Grant, Spartan's A League Captain Pedro Jueraz, and Red Rox Chairperson John Dillon about the 2024 regular season that was, and what this weekend's playoff action is likely to hold for the teams involved.

Interview with National Team Coach Jay Murphy

Adrian Speaks with Irish National Baseball Team coach Jay Murphy and Assistant Coach Tommy Murphy ahead of this weekend’s European Championships Qualifier Tournament being played in Ashbourne, County Meath.

Interview with Mike Michele (Team USA Manager)

Adrian speaks with Mike Michele about the team USA's current visit to Ireland.  This includes their game in Belfast last week, games in Ashbourne last Saturday and also the upcoming Ashbourne Tournament this weekend.  They also discuss how the trip was organised, and the potential to grow this opportunity to bring teams to Ireland to play each summer.

Live from Zurich - Conversation with the Mariners Team (Fed Cup)

Adrian speaks with Gareth Donnelly, James Kelly and Dan Hawtree live from the European Federation Cup in Zurich.  The group discuss the performances so far and the games that lie ahead this week.  It's all to play for ...

A look ahead to a packed summer of Irish baseball with BBI President Sean Mitchell

Adrian talks to Baseball Ireland President Sean Mitchell about the 2024 season so far, including changes to the league format, the addition of a new division and new teams.  We also look ahead to the European Championships, Federation Cup and a multitude of events coming over the next few weeks and months.

Season Round Up Interview - live at Awards Night 2023

Adrian speaks with Brett Sutherland (Cork Renegades); Gareth Donnelly (Mariners Ireland), Shaun Grant (League Co-ordinator) and Sean Mitchell (Baseball Ireland President). Interview recorded live at the 2023 BBI Awards night.

Preview of All Ireland A League Final 2023

We spoke with Gareth Donnelly, veteran player and coach with the Mariners Ireland organisation and Tommy Hernandez, winner of 3 titles with the Mariners, now playing for their rivals the Dublin Spartans.  The teams take to the field this Sunday 24th Sept, in Corkagh Park, Clondalkin, Dublin at 11am.  Remarkably this is the first time these teams have played each other in the final.  The Mariners having played in the last 10 finals in row a huge achievement in itself, winning 3.  The Spartans with a record 12 titles in the bag with the last win in 2013.  Enjoy the conversation and come out to see the games this Sunday which should be brilliant day of Baseball.

Summer Games ’Round Up’ Discussion & Look Ahead to the Playoffs

Leo Farrell (Captain of Mariner A Team),  Tommy Hernandez (Spartans A League Player) and Shaun Grant (Adult Coordinator, Umpire and Hurricanes Player) tell us about the challenges and highlights of the 2023 season so far.