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The Dougout with Doug Mientkiewicz

The Dougout with Doug Mientkiewicz

By: The 8 Side
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Join Olympic gold medalist and World Series Champion Doug Mientkiewicz on The Dougout! Doug brings high-quality insights and unmatched baseball knowledge, along with a fresh perspective on today's athletes and sports teams. From untold stories of his time at the 2000 Olympics to hot takes on the biggest sporting events, The Dougout delivers the inside scoop you won't hear anywhere else!

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Episodes
  • Omaha Recap with ESPN's Eduardo Perez

    Omaha Recap with ESPN's Eduardo Perez
    Jun 27 2025

    Doug is joined by ESPN analyst Eduardo Pérez to break down all the action from Omaha and the 2025 College World Series.

    Doug and Eduardo talk Cade Anderson's dominant run, Florida State's postseason highs and lows, Gage Wood's incredible no-hitter, and Cinderella runs from Coastal Carolina and Murray State. Plus, how LSU powered their way to another championship and what makes Omaha so special this time of the year.

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    42 mins
  • Building Better Ballplayers with Wes Helms from CamWood Bats

    Building Better Ballplayers with Wes Helms from CamWood Bats
    Jun 13 2025

    Doug sits down with former MLB pro and CamWood Bats founder Wes Helms to talk about how he's reshaping player development.

    They dive into what today’s coaches are getting wrong, how analytics can sometimes miss the mark, and the importance of passing down pro-level insight. Plus, stories from the league, favorite teammates, and their sons’ journeys through the world of college baseball.

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    53 mins
  • CWS Deep Dive: Super Regional Preview, Helmet Drama and What's Wrong with the NCAA

    CWS Deep Dive: Super Regional Preview, Helmet Drama and What's Wrong with the NCAA
    Jun 6 2025

    On this episode of the Dougout, Doug goes solo for a full breakdown of the wild ride that is the College Baseball postseason.

    He covers what stood out in Regionals and how he'd handle the reseeding issues in the bracket, the antics, controversies, and the chaotic energy in college baseball, and previews the Super Regionals.

    Doug also gives his take on the Kevin O'Sullivan drama, Brian O'Connor's surprising move to Mississippi State, and final thoughts on NIL, NCAA decision-making, and Kim Ng's new softball league.

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    45 mins
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