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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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Doug recaps a dramatic Games 6 and 7 of the World Series. From gutsy performances to costly injuries, bold offensive moves, and pitching changes that made all the difference. He digs into the tiny “what if” moments that swung the series, the emotional toll of a winner-take-all Game 7, and the decisions that will be debated all offseason. Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiewicz16/ X: https://x.com/DMEASrecruiting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Doug breaks down Games 3, 4, and 5 of the World Series as the Blue Jays take two of three in LA to grab a commanding 3–2 lead heading back to Toronto. He dives into the mental grind of October baseball, key coaching decisions, momentum swings, and how young stars and clutch vets are shaping this series. Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiewicz16/ X: https://x.com/DMEASrecruiting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Doug recaps the first two games of the World Series — the Blue Jays making history and landing the first punch in Game 1 before Yamamoto’s dominant performance evened things up. He breaks down key moments, gives his outlook as the series shifts to LA, and kicks things off by answering listener questions from Twitter/X! Plus, some thoughts on the in-game concert in Toronto. Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiewicz16/ X: https://x.com/DMEASrecruitingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Doug breaks down the 2025 World Series — where Don Mattingly leads the Blue Jays on a full-circle redemption run. From taking down the Yankees and Mariners to now facing his former team, the Dodgers, Doug dives into key matchups, X-factors, and what Toronto needs to do to shock the world. Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiewicz16/ X: https://x.com/DMEASrecruitingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Doug recaps an incredible Game 7 in Toronto, breaking down the key moments — including Seattle’s questionable pitching decisions that set up George Springer’s go-ahead three-run homer to send the Blue Jays to the next round. Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiewicz16/ X: https://x.com/DMEASrecruitingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Doug recaps a wild start to the Championship Series — the Mariners go into Toronto and shock the Blue Jays with back-to-back wins to take a 2-0 lead in the ALCS, while Blake Snell dominates Game 1 of the NLCS in a tense matchup that featured one of the craziest double plays you’ll ever see. Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiewicz16/ X: https://x.com/DMEASrecruiting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Doug breaks down another Yankees postseason disappointment — from roster flaws to a lack of grit — and explains why the issues go deeper than Aaron Boone. He also looks around the league as the Division Series wraps and the Championship Series takes shape, analyzing what’s working for the Dodgers, Brewers and the teams still fighting for a ring. Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiewicz16/ X: https://x.com/DMEASrecruiting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this special 25th anniversary edition of The Dougout, Doug is joined by Pat Borders, Brent Abernathy, Ernie Young, and Mike Neill to relive USA Baseball’s historic gold medal run at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. From the opening ceremonies and wild Olympic Village stories to clutch hits, legendary performances, and the unforgettable win over Cuba, the guys share their emotions, reflections and behind-the-scenes memories from one of Team USA’s greatest baseball moments. Follow Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougmientkiewicz16/ X: https://x.com/DMEASrecruiting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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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