Out of Left Field
Veteran broadcasters Bart Gregory and Charlie Winfield go behind-the-scenes on Mississippi State and college sports.
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Postgame Wrap - National Champions
A look back at the historic night....we talk with Jeff Brantley, Luis Pollorena, Jake Mangum, Brandon Woodruff, Cole Gordon, Chris Young...just to name a few. Great times to be a Bulldog.
2021-07-01Link to episode
Postgame Wrap - State evens the CWS finals with 13-2 win
Postgame Wrap from the team hotel - Vandy wins 8-2; Roy Oswalt joins the conversation.
Vandy uses the big first inning and knocks off State 8-2. We talk with former big leaguer Roy Oswalt about pitching and tonight's game.
2021-06-29Link to episode
The Postgame Wrap - State will play for the National Championship
The Bulldogs walk it off 4-3 over Texas to advance to the championship round of the College World Series.
2021-06-27Link to episode
6.26.21 - Postgame Wrap - Texas wins over State 8-5
A look back at the Longhorns late rally over Mississippi State to force a Saturday game at the College World Series.
2021-06-26Link to episode
6.22.21 - The Postgame Wrap - State comes back to beat Virginia 6-5 in the College World Series.
Former catcher Josh Lovelady comes by the studio and we look back at State's dramatic come-from-behind win over Virginia.
2021-06-23Link to episode
6.20.21 Postgame Wrap - State knocks off Texas 2-1
Behind a historic pitching performance from Will Bednar and Landon Sims, State beats Texas 2-1 in the College World Series.
2021-06-21Link to episode
Sunday Coffee 6.20.21 - State/Texas CWS Preview
CWS Edition - Roger Clemens talks pitching and State-Texas; John Cohen looks back at the 2021 season and previews Omaha.
Bart and Charlie discuss pitching inside to hitters, college baseball, and big league stories with "The Rocket" Roger Clemens; And a good conversation with John Cohen on how Omaha presents different challenges than the regular season.
2021-06-17Link to episode
6.14.21 Postgame Wrap - Dogs Go To Omaha
State wins 11-7 in Game 3 over Notre Dame to claim a spot in the College World Series. A look back at the big plays and a look ahead to Omaha.
2021-06-15Link to episode
6.13.21 - The Postgame Wrap - Notre Dame evens the series
Notre Dame knocks off State 9-1 setting up a decisive Game 3 tomorrow night. Let's talk about it on the Postgame Wrap. The stats, the big plays, and the candid analysis.
2021-06-14Link to episode
Sunday Coffee 6.13.21
6.12.21 - The Postgame Wrap; State knocks off Notre Dame 9-8
State takes Game 1 of the Starkville Super Regional with a come-from-behind 9-8 win over Notre Dame. Listen as we have our thoughts, stats, and analysis.
2021-06-13Link to episode
Out of Left Field 6.10.21 - Travis Chapman; 2000 Regional Review; Super Regional Preview
On this week's Out of Left Field presented by Farm Bureau, we talk with Travis Chapman about his playing days at State and his work with the Yankees. We also look back at the 2000 Starkville Regional with clips from Ty Martin, Paul O'Toole, and Steve Stanley. Then, it's a look ahead to this weekend's matchup between State and Notre Dame.
2021-06-10Link to episode
BONUS INTERVIEW - Steve Stanley - Former Notre Dame centerfielder
Veteran broadcasters Bart Gregory and Charlie Winfield look back at the 2000 Starkville Regional with former Notre Dame centerfielder, Steve Stanley. They talk about the crowd, the big plays, and the memories from an opposing player in the dramatic regional.
2021-06-10Link to episode
BONUS INTERVIEW - Paul O'Toole - Former Notre Dame Catcher
Former Notre Dame catcher Paul O'Toole looks back at his memories of the 2000 Starkville Regional and the matchups with Mississippi State, playing the part of the villain, and how he remembers Dudy Noble Field.
2021-06-09Link to episode
Episode 109: 6.7.21 - Postgame Wrap - State wins the Starkville Regional; Ty Martin interview
State knocks off Campbell 6-5 and you can listen here for instant reaction. Ty Martin calls in and we go down memory lane with the guy who walked-off Notre Dame in the 2000 Regional.
2021-06-08Link to episode
Episode 108: 6.6.21 - Sunday Coffee/Postgame Wrap after State beats VCU
Episode 107: 6.4.21 - Postgame Wrap - State knocks of Samford
Bart and Charlie look back at State's 8-4 win over Samford on the opening day of the NCAA Regional.
2021-06-05Link to episode
Episode 106: 6.3.21 - 97 Regional Interviews; Samford Coach Casey Dunn
Bart and Charlie look back at the 1997 Starkville Regional and talk with former Bulldogs Eric Dubose, Barry Patton, and Rusty Thoms. Also, interviews from former Washington HC Ken Knutson and standout centerfielder Chris Magruder. Plus, a look at State-Samford matchup with Samford Head Coach Casey Dunn.
2021-06-03Link to episode
Episode 105: 5.31.21 - NCAA Regional Selection Reaction
Veteran college broadcasters Bart Gregory and Charlie Winfield offer their quick thoughts and analysis of the 2021 NCAA Baseball Tournament Selection Show.
2021-06-01Link to episode
Episode 104: Sunday Coffee 5.30.21
Bart and Charlie have some final thoughts on Hoover and look ahead to Monday's Baseball Selection.
2021-05-30Link to episode
Episode 103: 5.27.21 - Meteorologist James Spann; Ron Polk
This week on Out of Left Field, Bart and Charlie talk with James Spann from ABC 33/40 in Birmingham about his love for Mississippi State baseball and the evolvement of forecasting the weather. Ron Polk stops by to talk about coaching in late season.
2021-05-28Link to episode
Episode 102: 5.27.21 - SEC Postgame Wrap vs Tennessee
State drops a 12-2 decision to Tennessee to eliminate the Dogs from Hoover. Bart and Charlie have their instant reactions.
2021-05-27Link to episode
Episode 101: 5.26.21 - SEC Postgame Wrap Up Show
Bart and Charlie look back at State's opening round loss to Florida in the SEC Tournament.
2021-05-26Link to episode
Episode 100: Sunday Coffee 5.23.21 - Alabama/Mississippi State recap
Bart and Charlie look back at State's sweep of Alabama in Tuscaloosa; A quick preview of the SEC Baseball Tournament.
2021-05-23Link to episode
Episode 99: 5.20.21 - Pete Young and Greg Byrne
This week, Bart and Charlie talk with former Bulldog Pete Young, who played at Mississippi State from 1987-1989. They discuss his time as a dual position player, and playing the game with "effort". Then, Alabama AD Greg Byrne joins the guys to talk about college baseball and the upcoming State-Alabama matchup in Tuscaloosa.
2021-05-20Link to episode
Episode 98: Sunday Coffee 5.16.21 - Shaking the cobwebs from two losses to Missouri
Veteran broadcasters Bart Gregory and Charlie Winfield look back at the State-Missouri series that saw the visiting Tigers take two of three.
2021-05-16Link to episode
Episode 97: 5.13.21 - Chris Stratton of the Pittsburgh Pirates; Todd Walker with the SEC Network
This week on Out of Left Field, veteran broadcasters Bart Gregory and Charlie Winfield talk with Chris Stratton about his playing days at Mississippi State and his professional career. The SEC Network's Todd Walker also joins to talk SEC baseball and preview Mississippi State's stretch run.
2021-05-13Link to episode
Episode 96: Sunday Coffee 5.9.21 - State takes the first two from Carolina
Bart and Charlie look back at State's Friday and Saturday wins at South Carolina.
2021-05-09Link to episode
Episode 95: 5.6.21 - Former Bulldog Brent Rooker; South Carolina AD Ray Tanner
Bart and Charlie talk with Brent Rooker about his time at State and his path to the Major Leagues with the Twins; Ray Tanner built a baseball power at South Carolina as head coach. The guys look back at the blueprint for that success.
2021-05-06Link to episode
Episode 94: Sunday Coffee 5.2.21 - State sweeps Texas A&M
Veteran broadcasters Bart Gregory and Charlie Winfield look back at the good...and bad of State's three-game sweep of Texas A&M.
2021-05-02Link to episode
Episode 93: 4.29.21 - Former Bulldog Will Clark; Former State assistant and former Texas A&M Head Coach Mark Johnson
WIll Clark joins the show to talk hitting, the development of his swing, his love of the atmosphere at State and much more. Mark Johnson talks about his time in Starkville as well as an in-depth look at this weekend's opponent, the Aggies of Texas A&M.
2021-04-29Link to episode
Episode 92: Sunday Coffee 4.25.21 - State/Vanderbilt series
Veteran broadcasters Bart Gregory and Charlie Winfield look at the first two games of the State-Vanderbilt series. The good, the bad, and some constructive critique.
2021-04-25Link to episode
Episode 91: 4..22.21 - Chicago Cubs Bullpen Coach Chris Young; Former Bulldog catcher Ed Easley
Chris Young answers rapid fire questions about pitching from veteran broadcasters Bart Gregory and Charlie Winfield. Ed Easley won the Johnny Bench Award in 2007 as the best catcher in college baseball, made his way through the minors, culminating into a stint with the St. Louis Cardinals. Today, he runs the Easley Baseball Club in the Memphis area.
2021-04-22Link to episode
Episode 90: Sunday Coffee 4.18.21 - Super Bulldog Weekend
Bart and Charlie look back at the first two games of the State-Ole Miss series in Starkville after the Dogs won game 1 and Ole Miss bounced back and claimed game 2.
2021-04-18Link to episode
Episode 89: 4.15.21 - ESPN's Kyle Peterson; State pitching coach Scott Foxhall
This week, Bart and Charlie talk with Kyle Peterson about the current state of college baseball and a preview of the huge State-Ole Miss matchup. Scott Foxhall goes in-depth on the Bulldog pitching staff.
2021-04-15Link to episode
Episode 88: Sunday Coffee 4.11.21 - Recapping first 2 games at Auburn
Veteran broadcasters Bart Gregory and Charlie Winfield look back at State's first two games over on the plains of Auburn.
2021-04-11Link to episode
Episode 87: 4.8.21 - Former MLB Star Tim Hudson; State-Auburn Preview
Tim Hudson is a member of the Braves Hall of Fame, won over 200 MLB games on the mound and this week he joins Bart and Charlie to talk about his time in Junior College baseball, his time in the big leagues, and why he wanted to coach college baseball.
2021-04-08Link to episode
Episode 86: Sunday Coffee 4.4.21 - Sweep of Kentucky
Veteran broadcasters Bart Gregory and Charlie Winfield look back at Mississippi State's sweep of Kentucky.
2021-04-04Link to episode
Episode 85: 4.1.21 - Yankees Hitting Coach Marcus Thames; Kentucky Head Coach Nick Mingione
Bart and Charlie talk with Marcus Thames about being a big State fan, what a hitting coach does, travel ball, and many topics. Nick Mingione talks about recruiting Jake Mangum, and how he sees his team in 2021.
2021-04-01Link to episode
Episode 84: Sunday Coffee 3.28.21 - State/Arkansas Recap
Veteran broadcasters Bart Gregory and Charlie Winfield discuss State's losses in the first two games of the series against Arkansas. And they preview the third game of the series.
2021-03-28Link to episode
Episode 83: 3.26.21 - Giants Head Coach Joe Judge, Paul Maholm and an Arkansas preview
Bart and Charlie talk with former Bulldog and New York Giants head coach Joe Judge about his time at State and setting a winning culture. Paul Maholm joins to talk about pitching as a Bulldog and his 9 seasons in Major League Baseball. Then, Bart and Charlie preview the huge matchup between State and Arkansas.
2021-03-26Link to episode
Episode 82: Sunday Coffee 3.21.21 - Recapping two Bulldog Wins in Baton Rouge
State has taken the first two games of the series at LSU. Bart and Charlie look back on the wins and get you set for game 3.
2021-03-21Link to episode
Episode 81: 3.18.21 - Skip Bertman and Kendall Graveman
Bart and Charlie talk with former LSU coach Skip Bertman about his friendship with Ron Polk and the State-LSU rivalry; Kendall Graveman of the Seattle Mariners looks back at his MLB career and what's made him successful.
2021-03-18Link to episode
Episode 80: 3.14.21 - Sunday Coffee - Saturday walk-off win over Eastern Michigan
Bart and Charlie look back at the first two wins over Eastern Michigan in the final non-conference weekend of the year.
2021-03-14Link to episode
Episode 79: 3.11.21 - Rafael Palmeiro and Head Coach Chris Lemonis
Bart and Charlie talk hitting and swing techniques with Rafael Palmeiro; Chris Lemonis breaks down his team before the final non-conference weekend of the season.
2021-03-11Link to episode
Episode 78: Sunday Coffee 3.7.21 - Recapping first two games of Kent State series
Bart and Charlie look back at the first two games of the Mississippi State-Kent State series. Some positive thoughts...some constructive talk.
2021-03-07Link to episode
Episode 77: 3.4.21 - Ron Polk like you've never heard before.
Bart and Charlie talk with Ron Polk about who influenced him in baseball, building a baseball power, international baseball, why he wrote the book, and many candid topics.
2021-03-04Link to episode
Episode 76: Sunday Coffee 2.28.21 - Getting you ready for Game 3 of State-Tulane
Bart and Charlie look back at Luke Hancock's grand slam to even the series with Tulane, and preview game 3 of this big non-conference series.
2021-02-28Link to episode