PROSPECTS ON DECK: Stanford outfielder Brock Jones joins Daron Vaught on the newest episode of Covering the Bases. He talks about what it meant to represent Team USA, his expectations coming into the summer, and his ultimate experience playing

Episode 50 - Brad Penny

Aug 25th, 2021 51m 41s

World Series champion and two-time MLB All-Star Brad Penny joins Daron Vaught on the latest episode of Covering the Bases. He talks about his 14-year Major League career, winning a Fall Classic with the Florida Marlins, playing for USA Baseball

Episode 49 - Landon Sims

Aug 4th, 2021 34m 9s

PROSPECTS ON DECK: 2021 College World Series champion and two-time Team USA alum Landon Sims joins Daron Vaught on the newest episode of Covering The Bases. He talks about the experience and emotion of winning Mississippi State’s first NCAA tit

Episode 48 - Mark Kotsay

Jun 23rd, 2021 52m 37s

Seventeen-year MLB veteran and 1995 Golden Spikes Award winner Mark Kotsay joins Daron Vaught on the latest episode of Covering the Bases. He talks about earning Most Outstanding Player honors at the 1995 College World Series, the sense of acco

Episode 47 - Andy Painter

Jun 2nd, 2021 35m 7s

PROSPECTS ON DECK: Top 2021 MLB Draft prospect Andrew Painter joins Daron Vaught on the newest episode of Covering The Bases. Painter talks about the 2018 15U National Team’s immediate chemistry, what playing internationally taught him about ha

Episode 46 - Ted Wood

May 26th, 2021 1h 11m

Three-time USA Baseball alum and 1988 Olympic gold medalist Ted Wood joins Daron Vaught on the newest episode of Covering The Bases. Wood talks about what it meant to him to make Team USA and the confidence it gave him for the rest of his caree

Episode 45 - Zack Thompson

May 5th, 2021 31m 8s

PROSPECTS ON DECK: Collegiate National Team alum Zack Thompson joins Daron Vaught on the latest episode of Covering The Bases. Thompson talks about choosing to play collegiate baseball, what it was like to play on Team USA with some of the best

Episode 44 - Mike Scioscia

Apr 21st, 2021 59m 26s

Three-time World Series champion and recently named 2021 Professional National Team Manager Mike Scioscia joins Daron Vaught on the latest episode of Covering the Bases. Scioscia talks about what it means to get the chance to lead Team USA and

Episode 43 - Royce Lewis

Apr 7th, 2021 50m 2s

PROSPECTS ON DECK: Minnesota Twins top prospect Royce Lewis joins Daron Vaught on the newest episode of Covering The Bases. Lewis talks about how he is recovering from a torn ACL, the advice he got from 2020 AL Rookie of the Year Kyle Lewis, hi

Episode 42 - Colton Cowser

Mar 17th, 2021 46m 27s

PROSPECTS ON DECK: Daron Vaught is joined this week by Sam Houston's Colton Cowser on the newest episode of Covering The Bases. Cowser goes into detail about his pro-style approach at the plate, what he loves and has learned about playing cente

Episode 41 - Harold Reynolds

Mar 3rd, 2021 1h 16m

MLB Network’s Harold Reynolds joins Daron Vaught on the newest episode of Covering The Bases. Reynolds talks about the current nature of the game, the lessons he learned on his journey through the minors and how his own mindset differed from to

Episode 40 - Kumar Rocker

Feb 17th, 2021 29m 52s

PROSPECTS ON DECK: 2019 College World Series champion and Most Outstanding Player, Kumar Rocker, joins Daron Vaught on the newest episode of Covering The Bases. Rocker talks about what he learned from the international competition while helping

Episode 39 - Skip Schumaker

Feb 10th, 2021 53m 20s

World Series champion and 2006 Professional National Team alum Skip Schumaker joins Daron Vaught in the latest episode of Covering the Bases. Schumaker talks about what it meant to help Team USA qualify for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, some of th

Episode 38 - Albert Almora Jr.

Jan 20th, 2021 51m 53s

World Series Champion and seven-time USA Baseball alum Albert Almora Jr. joins Daron Vaught in the latest episode of Covering the Bases. Almora talks to Daron about winning the Cubs’ first World Series in 108 years as a rookie, how excited he i

Episode 37 - Jarred Kelenic

Jan 13th, 2021 47m 37s

PROSPECTS ON DECK: Covering the Bases host Daron Vaught is joined by two-time 18U National Team gold medalist and Seattle Mariners prospect Jarred Kelenic. Kelenic recounts his journey to playing for Team USA out of Wisconsin, his experience pl

Episode 36 - Cal Ripken Jr.

Dec 16th, 2020 57m 51s

Twenty-one year MLB veteran and Hall of Fame shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. joins Covering the Bases host Daron Vaught on the final episode of 2020. Ripken discusses working with USA Baseball and his desire to work within youth baseball, how family i

Episode 35 - Jeff Criswell

Dec 2nd, 2020 54m 31s

PROSPECTS ON DECK: Covering the Bases host Daron Vaught is joined by Collegiate National Team alum and Oakland Athletics prospect Jeff Criswell. Criswell discusses throwing an impromptu graduation ceremony during the pandemic, his surprise at b

Episode 34 - Mark DeRosa

Nov 18th, 2020 1h 5m

Covering the Bases host Daron Vaught is joined on this episode by USA Baseball alum, 16-year MLB veteran and MLB Central host Mark DeRosa. DeRosa talks about his first MLB at-bat against Randy Johnson, his desire to play for Team USA in the 200

Episode 33 - Bobby Witt Jr.

Nov 5th, 2020 40m 8s

PROSPECTS ON DECK: Covering the Bases host Daron Vaught is joined by 18U National Team alum and 2019 No. 2 overall Draft pick Bobby Witt Jr. Witt talks about growing up learning the game from his father, his excitement to be a part of the Kansa

Episode 32 - Michael Young

Oct 21st, 2020 1h 5m

Covering the Bases host Daron Vaught is joined on this episode by USA Baseball alum, seven-time MLB All-Star and 2005 Batting Title champion Michael Young. Young talks about the star-laden group of teammates he played with over his career, his

Episode 31 - Adley Rutschman

Oct 7th, 2020 1h 2m

Covering the Bases host Daron Vaught is joined on this episode by Collegiate National Team alum, 2019 Golden Spikes Award Winner and 2019 first overall draft pick Adley Rutschman. Rutschman talks about his approach during the recruiting process

Episode 30 - Ben Sheets

Sep 27th, 2020 41m 12s

Twenty years ago today, Team USA defeated Cuba, 4-0, in the gold medal-game of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. In honor of this achievement, host Daron Vaught is joined by Ben Sheets for a special edition of Covering the Bases. On this episode,

Episode 29 - Jim Abbott

Sep 16th, 2020 1h 11m

Covering the Bases host Daron Vaught is joined on this episode by two-time USA Baseball alum and 1988 Seoul Olympic Games gold medalist Jim Abbott. Abbott talks about how sports serve as a refuge, his experience speaking at his daughter’s Pre-K

Episode 28 - Nick Loftin

Sep 2nd, 2020 54m 57s

PROSPECTS ON DECK: Covering the Bases host Daron Vaught talks to Kansas City Royals prospect and Collegiate National Team alum Nick Loftin. Loftin details his unique journey to Baylor University, the impact his Bears teammates played in his dec

Episode 27 - Ryan Howard

Aug 19th, 2020 1h 2m

Covering the Bases host Daron Vaught is joined by 2000 Collegiate National Team alumnus, three-time All-Star and 2006 NL MVP Ryan Howard. Howard talks about the genesis of his nickname, “The Big Piece,” the experience of his first All-Star Game