6ix Inning Stretch

Dylan Cease & Brandon Valenzuela talk routines, recovery & more! | 6ix Inning Stretch

September 16, 2026·17 min
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This week on 6ix Inning Stretch, Lindsay Dunn chats with pitcher Dylan Cease and rookie catcher Brandon Valenzuela. Cease discusses his recovery routine between starts, his thoughts on velocity, handling expectations, and how yoga and mindfulness help keep him grounded. He also dives into his life away from baseball, including painting, vintage clothing, Monopoly, disc golf, and the meaning behind his necklaces.Then, Valenzuela reflects on the whirlwind of his rookie season and some of the unforgettable moments from his first year in the big leagues. He talks about catching Addison Barger's 101 MPH outfield throw at the plate, the keepsakes he's collected from his biggest milestones, the physical toll of catching, and the importance of communication and building relationships with the Blue Jays' pitching staff.Thank you to our partners! Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN🔵 Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/🔵 Nation Gear: https://nationgear.ca/#6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #Toronto #MLBTalk #baseballpodcast #Interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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