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Inside the Interview: Andrea Kremer on the Moments That Made Sports History
2026-03-05 | 1h 6 mins.
In Part 2 of this conversation on Rosters to Rings, host Thad Levine continues his in-depth discussion with legendary sports journalist Andrea Kremer. One of the most respected interviewers in sports history, Kremer reflects on the conversations that helped shape her remarkable career covering the NFL and the biggest stories in sports, including the moments when preparation, trust, and timing revealed the human side of iconic athletes and sports figures.
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From Passion to Prestige with Andrea Kremer
2026-02-26 | 40 mins.
In Part 1 of this special two-episode conversation, Thad Levine sits down with Hall of Fame journalist and broadcaster Andrea Kremer, to trace the roots of one of the most respected voices in sports media. Before the Emmys. Before the NFL sidelines. Before breaking barriers for women in sports broadcasting there was a young sports fan who simply loved the game. Andrea shares what it was like growing up immersed in sports culture, how she found her voice in a male-dominated industry, and the moment she realized this wasn’t just a passion it was a calling.

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MLB Mailbag: Hamate Bones + Why Is Lucas Giolito Still Unsigned?
2026-02-19 | 29 mins.
In this mailbag episode of Rosters to Rings, Thad dives into some of the biggest storylines around Major League Baseball:
The recent spike in hamate bone injuries — why they’re happening and how they impact hitters long-term

What it could mean for the league if MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark steps down

Why Lucas Giolito remains the last major free agent on the market and what that signals about today’s pitching landscape

Early MVP candidates not named Judge or Ohtani — and who could realistically enter that tier

Got a question for Thad?
Submit your listener questions on social @rosterstorings or email us at [email protected]

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Triumph, Heartbreak, and the Hall of Fame with Adrian Beltré
2026-02-12 | 1h 6 mins.
Part 2 of this Rosters to Rings conversation, Adrian Beltré reflects on the moments that defined his legacy—from the joy of reaching the 2011 World Series to the heartbreak of Game 6 slipping away. Beltré opens up about the call that changed his life when he learned he was headed to Cooperstown, what it meant to finally hear his name alongside the game’s greats, and how he balanced an intense, locked-in approach with a genuine love for having fun on the field.
He also shares insight into being represented by Scott Boras, navigating the business side of baseball, and how pride, preparation, and personality all came together to shape a Hall of Fame career.
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Pain, Pride, and Longevity with Adrian Beltré
2026-02-05 | 46 mins.
Part 1 of this two-part Rosters to Rings conversation, future Hall of Famer Adrian Beltré sits down with MLB executives Thad Levine and Jon Daniels to tell the story behind the player fans came to admire—and opponents came to fear.
Beltré walks through his origin story, from growing up in the Dominican Republic to signing as a teenager and navigating the brutal learning curve of Major League Baseball. He opens up about the resilience that defined his career, playing through constant injuries, physical pain, and setbacks while maintaining elite performance year after year.
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About Rosters to Rings Podcast

Welcome to the Rosters to Rings Podcast where General Managers from the MLB, NBA, NFL and more will take you behind the curtain and share their unfiltered experiences and evaluations of past and present events in professional sports. Due to competitive reasons, league rules, ownership directives and extreme discretion, General Managers share approximately 40% of what they know and experience with fans. At the Rosters to Rings Podcast, we are here to share as much of the other 60% as we can. We will dive deep into not only what decisions are made, but how and why they are made, the strategic nature of negotiations, roster construction, the characters that make up the game, and the true depth of relationships between executives, coaches, players, agents, media and fans.

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