Welcome to Toeing the Slab with David Cone! A podcast thats all about pitching and incorporating just the right amount of past and present day thinking into the game of baseball! Hosted by David Cone, Justin Shackil, and James Smyth.
36 | How do the Yankees fix Aroldis Chapman? Th...
David, Justin and James review some of the biggest pitching stories as the MLB season is 25 percent complete. The crew discusses why starting pitchers around the league are seeing their workloads increase. David dives into what can be done for Aroldis...
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35 | David Wells on perfection, nearly fighting...
On the 24th anniversary of his perfect game, David Wells sits down with Coney, Justin and James. Wells touches on what Coney did to help keep him loose during the late innings of his perfect game, his transition to a starting pitcher at age 30 and his...
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34 | Are the Angels more interesting than the D...
David, Justin and James take a look at some pitching storylines with one full month of the season in the books. David wonders which teams in New York (Yankees/Mets) and LA Dodgers/Angels) are better than the other. Coney also believes Nestor Cortes...
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32 | What are new pitches featured on the Yanke...
David, Justin and James dive deep into several new pitches we've seen from familiar names (Gerrit Cole/Luis Severino), breakout pitchers (Tylor Megill) and pitchers back from Japan (Nick Martinez). David takes a look at how relief usage and the...
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31 | The Yankees offense, the Padres top 3, And...
David, Justin and James go around MLB and discuss whether they need to see more or have seen enough. The crew touches on the Yankees offense and Nestor Cortés Jr., the Mets rotation thriving without Jacob deGrom, the Dodgers rotation, the Padres top...
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30 | Orioles' Grayson Rodriguez is baseball's t...
The crew welcomes baseball's No.1 pitching prospect, Baltimore Orioles' Grayson Rodriguez, to the show in this bonus episode of Toeing the Slab!
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29 | Unwrapping the pitching from MLB Opening W...
David, Justin and James examine the pace of pitching with PitchCom. Coney believes the price for Frankie Montas just went up. The crew also explains why the Astros rotation deserves more love. Plus, the greatest pitching performance EVER occurred over...
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MLB 2022 Season Preview!
The crew previews the 2022 MLB season by doing over/under props including Judge/Stanton/Gallo's home run total, the SF Giants win total, Shohei Ohtani's home run total, number of starts made by Max Scherzer, and much more!
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27 | Max Fried on the Braves upcoming title def...
The Braves Opening Day starter explains what he’s gained after pitching in a World Series clincher, how Atlanta is adjusting without Freddie Freeman, and his admiration for Sandy Koufax. David, Justin and James touch on the pitching injuries for the...
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26 | Casey Mize believes the Tigers next wave o...
The 2018 top overall draft pick touches on the new energy in Tigers spring training. He also discusses balancing his pitch mix for 2022, and reveals what he gained from discussions with Roger Clemens. David, Justin and James discuss PitchCom, new...
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25 | Mike Borzello is baseball’s modern day For...
The godson of Joe Torre, Borzello details how he became labeled as the “secret weapon” to the 2016 Cubs championship, and how he was the first person to ever catch Mariano Rivera’s cutter. He also explains the latest in game prep for today’s...
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24 | Jon Lester’s FOMO isn’t all that high as S...
The 3-time World Series champ discusses his pitching adjustments, hard conversations with catchers, and what he’s looking forward to in retirement. David reacts to the Yankees/Twins trade, and the crew combs through some of the finer details of the...
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20 | Clay Holmes is currently working out with ...
The Yankees reliever details his workout routine during the lockout, dives into his sinker usage and touches on his plans for 2022. David thanks all of the baseball dads, and the crew wonders whether Vanderbilt’s new electronic wrist bands will...
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19 | Josh Hader wanted to be like Dontrelle Wil...
The Brewers all-star closer joins the show to talk about his arm maintenance routine, mechanics and making his own content. David, James and Justin wonder whether the CBA negotiations are moving slowly due to internal issues between small and large...
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18 | Pitching Ninja ditched dinner with his wif...
Pitching Ninja (Rob Friedman) joins the crew to discuss some of the interesting requests he’s received from MLB pitchers, and how youth pitchers can market themselves to reach the next level. David, James and Justin also touch on the CBA talks, and...
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17 | Josiah Gray is taking the good and the bad...
The Nationals RHP talks about his first taste of MLB, and his journey from New Rochelle, NY. Plus, the crew discusses why changes are needed to the HOF voting process, and David’s farewell to Meat Loaf. Intro 5:28 The Opener! 11:13 Josiah Gray...
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16 | Greg Maddux says current Hall of Famers de...
The HOF’er discusses movement & changing speeds, while David thinks back to a box he left for John Kruk. The crew also praises Shohei Ohtani’s attitude. TIMESTAMPS INTRO/Analyzing Greg Maddux's career 6:50 The Opener! (Shohei Ohtani GQ...
The Yankees RHP joins the show & David shares details on his new ESPN job. Plus, the crew touches on Rachel Balkovec & Genevieve Beacom. Use code SLAB at https://www.shop.jomboymedia.com for 10% OFF sitewide! TIMESTAMPS 0:23 Intro/previewing...
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14 | Chris Bassitt discusses the A’s off-season...
The A’s RHP joins the show, the crew discusses potential rule changes for 2022, the Iowa Cubs and an ode to John Madden. TIMESTAMPS Intro/Happy New Year! 3:31 Happy Birthday David! 4:48 The Opener! (potential MLB rule changes) 9:36 Chris Bassitt...
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13 | Anthony Volpe on expectations, Carlos Corr...
The Yankees top prospect joins the show. Plus, Japanese baseballs, Catfish Hunter and David’s greatest karaoke hits. TIMESTAMPS Intro/Volpe interview preview 3:25 David's karaoke machine 6:32 The Opener 12:55 Anthony Volpe interview 53:07 Interview...
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12 | Best MLB Pitch Draft & Dr. Meredith Wills ...
David, Justin, James & producer Dan draft the pitches they believe will make the biggest impact in 2022. Dr. Meredith Wills explains how the two baseballs were used in 2021. Follow us on Twitter! @ToeingTheSlab @DCone36 @JustinShackil @JamesSmyth621
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11 | Listener Mailbag: David answers fan questi...
David answers questions on throwing new pitches, how to regain control, pitches he wish he threw and when kids should start locating. TIMESTAMPS INTRO 5:26 Mets manager search 8:38 Verlander deal official 12:18 The Opener! 25:05 Mailbag! 25:28 Is...
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10 | Tom Glavine talks MLB lockout, changeups, ...
Tom Glavine joins the show to discuss all things pitching, the MLB lockout, changeup tips, and his favorite Bobby Cox ejection! Timestamps 0:00 Intro 2:11 MLB lockout 6:13 Tom Glavine interview 12:49 What its like being a player rep 15:28 Looking back...
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Corbin Burnes
Welcome to Toeing the Slab with David Cone! A podcast thats all about pitching and incorporating just the right amount of past and present day thinking into the game of baseball! Timestamps 0:45 CBA/free agency 4:13 Mets sign Max Scherzer 12:23 What...
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Robbie Ray
Welcome to Toeing the Slab with David Cone! A podcast thats all about pitching and incorporating just the right amount of past and present day thinking into the game of baseball! Timestamps 1:38 Thoughts on Corbin Burnes winning NL Cy Young 8:00 The...