Thad and Jon sit down with ESPN’s premier baseball insider Jeff Passan for an in-depth conversation about his journey from a local reporter in Fresno to one of the most trusted voices in the game. Jeff opens up about his rise through Yahoo Sports, the art and ethics of breaking news, building sources, and the importance of integrity in journalism.

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In this candid conversation, former Chicago White Sox General Manager Rick Hahn joins Rosters to Rings hosts Thad Levine and J.D. Daniels to reflect on his eventful tenure on the South Side. From navigating rebuilds and high-stakes trades to managing Jerry Reinsdorf's expectations in one of baseball’s most passionate markets, Hahn shares the inside stories behind the deals, the clubhouse culture, and the moments that defined his career with the team.

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Thad is joined by former Texas Ranger GM Jon Daniels who is stepping in while Ryan is away. Thad and Jon welcome Texas Ranger legend Michael Young to the show who shares an amazing story of the balance of what a player has to consider for himself vs the needs of his team. Also Jon tells his story of becoming an MLB GM at the age of 28.

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MLB great Torii Hunter joins the show to discuss his story of how he found baseball, was drafted, and then his unique journey from the minor leagues to MLB stardom, using adversity to fuel his dreams. Thad and Ryan also discuss the highlights from the MLB Draft and NBA Summer Camp updates.

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Thad and Ryan discuss the latest news on the Washington Nationals, and welcome former CAA Co-Head of Baseball and current special advisor the San Francisco Giants Jeff Berry. Jeff shares his perspective on the role of the agent in negotiating with General Managers in baseball, his special relationship with Buster Posey, horse racing, and his amazing new baseball helmet The Equalizer.

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Thad and Ryan break down the latest NBA free agency news, discuss key post-Draft updates, and dive into a compelling conversation comparing the salary dynamics between NBA and MLB teams, including why its so great to be a current NBA player.

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Thad and Ryan are joined by NBA veteran and champion P.J. Tucker, who shares his remarkable journey from the NBA Draft, to playing overseas in Europe, and ultimately returning to carve out a unique role in the league. P.J. opens up about the challenges and triumphs of his career, and how his gritty style and leadership have helped multiple teams make deep playoff runs.

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Thad and Ryan pull back the curtain on the high-stakes world of draft day decisions in both the MLB and NBA. Ryan shares the inside story of a pivotal Celtics draft, including how the team handled dropping from the No. 2 to the No. 5 pick. Meanwhile, Thad breaks down the unique strategic approach baseball teams take during their draft process. It’s an insider’s look at how front offices think, plan, and pivot when the pressure is on.

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