Sources Tell Jeff Passan

Jeff Passan is joined by Jacob Misiorowski for a deep dive into one of MLB’s biggest clubhouse obsessions: Pokémon cards. Trevor May and Jameson Taillon stop by to talk favorite pulls, legendary cards, visiting card shops they’ve found on the road, and how collecting has become a way for players across baseball to connect. Plus, Jeff opens packs with the guys and finds out just how competitive MLB players can get over Pokémon.
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Aaron Boone and legendary umpire Joe West join Jeff Passan to break down one of baseball’s greatest traditions: the ejection.

From Boone’s iconic “Savages in the Box” meltdown to Joe West tossing Joe Torre, Bobby Cox, and countless others, this episode dives into the relationship between managers and umpires, the psychology behind arguments, and whether there’s truly an art form to getting tossed.

 

(0:00) The art of the ejection

(2:09) Aaron Boone and Joe West join the show 

(2:22) Relationship between Managers and Umpires

(3:36) What makes a good umpire?

(4:45) Joe West’s first ejection victim Joe Torre

(7:40) Umpire’s jobs during the game

(9:45) Aaron and Joe’s ejection records

(11:15) More on Joe Torre

(12:25) Growing up in a big league clubhouse

(14:28) Speeding up guys at the plate

(15:30) Joe West insulting Big Papi

(17:00) Boone ejected in 1st MLB game

(20:33) Umpires fining players & equipment violations

(22:50) Ejecting Bobby Cox from WS

(24:10) Savages in the box ejection

(26:25) Calling and arguing balls and strikes

(29:35) Is there an art form to the ejection?

(31:45) ABS affecting Boone’s ejection rate 

(33:03) Have you ever intentionally tried to get ejected

(34:34) Everyone’s ejected, see you next time

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Jeff and Richard Staff dive into the language of baseball. They explore their favorite terms, with help from Hall of Famer George Brett, Pete Fairbanks, and Tim Kurkjian along the way.
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Mariners All-Star catcher Cal Raleigh joins Sources Tell Jeff Passan for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on one of baseball’s toughest — and most misunderstood — positions.

From the craft of calling games and managing pitchers to the physical (and mental) toll behind the plate, Raleigh breaks down what it really takes to be an elite catcher. 

And yes, they get into it: the origin of “Big Dumper,” the chaos of foul tips off the mask, ABS challenges, and even the realities of living with one of baseball’s most iconic nicknames.

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Jeff sits down with Dave Roberts and John Schneider together to revisit the 2025 World Series, tracing the path from the early games to a dramatic Game 7—and the key decisions and moments that shaped it.
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