On Base with Mookie Betts

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas sits down with Mookie Betts to discuss his 2025 World Series heroics, the addition of Tarik Skubal, Kyle Tucker's struggles, Shohei Ohtani's injury update & more.

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Philadelphia Phillies star and former NL MVP Bryce Harper sits down with Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts for an exclusive, tell-all interview on Phillies' start to the season, embracing Philly fans, the Orlando Arcia staredown, pressure to win a World Series and more in the 50th episode of On Base with Mookie Betts.

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New York Yankees ace and AL Cy Young contender Cam Schlittler sits down with Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts to discuss the Yankees' season so far, the Red Sox rivalry, and the Yankees coaching staff showing him a 'negative' clip before he pitched. Cam also builds his perfect pitching arsenal, talks playing for Aaron Boone and his confidence on the mound.

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Los Angeles Dodgers stars Max Muncy and Mookie Betts open up on the viral exchange between Shohei Ohtani and Dalton Rushing during a game against the Minnesota Twins. Muncy and Betts also discuss what the Dodgers need to do to three-peat as World Series champions, how Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto have been on another level this season, and Yada Sensei's impact on the team. The Dodgers' stars also discuss the struggles of Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing, the importance of Will Smith and Freddie Freeman, Muncy's career journey after being DFA'd by the Athletics, and his most clutch playoff...

Pirates outfielder/first baseman and 2025 MLB All-Star Ryan O'Hearn sits down with Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts to reveal the story behind Pittsburgh's "Hoist the Cone" celebration, the real reason the Baltimore Orioles moved their left-field wall, and attempt the MLB version of the viral 82-0 game. Betts and O'Hearn also discuss Paul Skenes' visit to a local Little League practice, the Pirates' strong start to the season, their favorite MLB ballpark they've played in, and why the Dodgers-Padres rivalry is the best in baseball. Mookie wraps up the episode with a food review of The Boricua Dog...

Milwaukee Brewers' ace Jacob Misiorowski sits down with Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts amid another historic All-Star season to discuss his weirdest baseball ritual, how he missed his MLB call-up phone call, and give Pokémon comps for MLB stars. Miz and Mookie also relive their at-bat from Game 3 of the 2025 NLCS and taste test cheese curds from the Brewers' home stadium.

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Los Angeles Angels OF Jo Adell sits down with LA Dodgers star Mookie Betts to discuss becoming the first player ever to rob THREE home runs in a single game, and explains why he's banned from doing ABS challenges. Betts reacts to Shohei Ohtani's early-season struggles at the plate, and Adell discusses what it was like to play with both Ohtani and Mike Trout.

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Phillies star Nick Castellanos sits down with Mookie Betts to discuss the viral confrontation involving Phillies fans, clinching the playoffs, and the pressure that comes with winning. Castellanos also opens up on fatherhood, raising a young baseball player, and his own experiences as a kid. The Phillies outfielder then reveals his love for making art and why Scooby-Doo is his favorite superhero.

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San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb sits down with Mookie Betts to discuss the Giants-Dodgers rivalry, viral postgame interviews, and tells a wild story from his first All-Star game. Webb also explains his love for fantasy football and reacts to his high school football highlights, before discussing the Rafael Devers trade and Barry Bonds' hatred for pitchers. Watch the new episode of 'On Base.'

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Pirates' superstar pitcher Paul Skenes sits down with Mookie Betts to respond to the viral trade rumors, discuss his dominant 'splinker' pitch (and reveals the grip), playing catcher at Air Force before pitching and what he would throw Babe Ruth and Barry Bonds. Paul also reacts to Livvy Dunne saying he's an elite chef and his viral NL Rookie of the Year reaction. Mookie and Paul cap the episode by breaking out the whiteboards and going through one of their at-bats against each other.

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Diamondbacks' star shortstop Geraldo Perdomo joins Mookie to talk about the art of turning a double play, tips at playing SS, their reaction to Kyle Schwarber's 4-HR game and whether Mookie swings for the fences when he gets to 3 HRs in one game. They also share stories from early in their career where Mookie explains why he wanted to be sent down after joining the 2014 Red Sox and Perdomo's rivalry with Madison Bumgarner. Finally, the two MLB stars test their umpire skills with a friendly competition of calling balls and strikes. Watch new episode of On Base with Mookie...

Cincinnati Reds IF/OF Gavin Lux joins former Dodgers teammate Mookie Betts to discuss Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's engagement, Shohei Ohtani trolling a Padres heckler, Cal Raleigh's historic season, and the epic 2024 World Series run. Lux also reacts to getting traded from the Dodgers, gives his take on the famous Skyline Chili, and shares what it's like to play with Elly De La Cruz under legendary manager Terry Francona.

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Dodgers' star catcher Will Smith joins for rare sit-down interview with teammate Mookie Betts to discuss heated rivalry with San Diego Padres amid NL West race, managing the Dodgers' star pitching staff, Will's MVP-caliber season and Buster Posey's high praise. The Dodgers stars also talk Dodgers-Padres being compared to Yankees-Red Sox, what Will purchased after his extension with LA, untold story on Clayton Kershaw mound visit, having the same name as actor Will Smith... and the iPad went flying at one point in new episode of On Base.

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Royals star SS Bobby Witt Jr. joins 3x World Series champion Mookie Betts to discuss his MVP-caliber 2024 season and losing to Aaron Judge, his favorite memories from the WBC, and his relationship to Kansas City celebrities like Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, and Rob Riggle. They also discuss what it was like to end the Royals' postseason drought last year, how he's evolving as a leader for the franchise, signing with Oklahoma as a high school freshman, and what advice he's given to Royals phenom Jac Caglianone.

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San Diego Padres star Jackson Merrill sits down with 3x World Series champion Mookie Betts to discuss Denzel Clarke's insane HR robbery for the Athletics, why he wanted to stay in San Diego, and what makes the Dodgers-Padres rivalry unique. They also discuss their favorite Dustin Pedroia stories, growing up quickly in the minor leagues, the wild reason that Mookie got fined, how one San Francisco Giants fan ruined Jackson's golf game, and they take a Gen Z quiz.

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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar sits down with Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts to debate St. Louis pizza vs. Chicago deep dish, what it was like playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic, and why Shohei Ohtani's level of fame reminds them of Michael Jordan. They also discuss his Japanese heritage, his crazy story of being recruited by Duke to play football, what's led to the Cardinals' success so far this year, and they play a game of 'Noot or Not'.

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4x All-Star Pete Alonso sits down with 3x World Series champion Mookie Betts to discuss the story behind Mookie's toe injury, the Mets' wild offseason and their new 'Big 3,' and what he thinks makes Juan Soto so special. They also discuss the wild story behind New York's 2024 turnaround and playoff push, the origin of his 'Polar Bear' nickname, if he thinks about breaking the Mets' home run record, why he's had so much success in the Home Run Derby, and why he wanted to re-sign with the Mets last offseason.

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2024 NL Cy Young winner and Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale sits down with Mookie to talk about Sale's award-winning season, dominating as teammates on the 2018 Boston Red Sox, the viral 100 men vs. 1 Gorilla debate, and much more.

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Dodgers star Teoscar Hernández joins 3x World Series Champion Mookie Betts for his first English-speaking podcast interview to discuss LA’s wild offseason, what led to him re-signing with the Dodgers, and what makes their culture so special. They also discuss the NL West’s domination this year, why they love the pressure of being defending champs, how Teoscar almost gave up on baseball in 2011, if he’ll try to defend his Home Run Derby title this season, and his reaction to Vlad Guerrero Jr. offering to buy him a Richard Mille after signing his extension with the Blue Ja...

3x World Series champion Mookie Betts is joined by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts for a special World Series episode to discuss the difference between winning a title as a manager vs. a player, Roberts dancing with Ice Cube, and why he felt the NLDS vs. the Padres 'was the World Series'. They also discuss why Roberts was afraid of coming back to Los Angeles for Game 6, how he managed Game 5 differently, calling out Walker Buehler in front of the team, his offseason wish list, why Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam is the greatest baseball moment they've been a part...

Padres Platinum Glove RF Fernando Tatis Jr. joins Dodgers star Mookie Betts to discuss baseball's unwritten rules, what makes the Dodgers-Padres rivalry special, why Tatis loves playing at Dodgers Stadium, and San Diego clinching the playoffs on a game-winning triple play. They also discuss the grind of a MLB season, how they ramp things up for the playoffs, Tatis getting traded to the Padres and signing a 14-year extension, the challenges that come with switching positions, Tatis' offseason hobbies, Derrick Henry's insane diet, and why viral sensation Moo Deng should throw out the first pitch at an MLB game.<...

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies joins Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts to discuss Atlanta vs. LA traffic, his insane fish collection, why he's the best trash talker on the Braves and gives an update on his wrist injury. He also reacts to Atlanta's bad injury luck this season, Tyler Matzek's legendary performance vs. the Dodgers in 2021 NLCS, explains his appreciation for Ron Washington, the mindset when batting behind stars like Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr, and they play an MLB trivia game.

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Cubs Gold Glove left fielder Ian Happ joins Dodgers star Mookie Betts to discuss his love for coffee, if he thinks he could play golf professionally, and what it feels like running into the outfield wall at Wrigley Stadium. They also discuss why he enjoys playing for manager Craig Counsell, his improvement as an outfielder, how he became a switch hitter, his journey through the minors, the Cubs' push for the playoffs, what impresses them about Japanese superstars in MLB, and they play a game of 'Guess the Pitcher'.

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Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty sits down with Mookie to discuss why Jayson Tatum didn't get more playing time in the Olympics, the Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef, and why neither of them know who's on their fantasy football team. They also react to Shohei Ohtani's historic season, Flaherty's love for fashion, and getting traded to his hometown Dodgers. Jack opens up on his time with the St. Louis Cardinals, shares what veterans like Adam Wainwright taught him, and break down his stacked high school team with Max Fried and Lucas Giolito.

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Baltimore Orioles SS Gunnar Henderson joins Dodgers star Mookie Betts to discuss fantasy football strategies, his love for Legos, Shohei Ohtani's dog throwing out the first pitch at the Dodgers game, and what they both learned during their time in the AL East. They also discuss Gunnar's relationship with Cal Ripken Jr., his favorite shortstops to watch, growing up in the south and learning baseball, the 2019 MLB Draft class, who's having the better season between Ohtani and Aaron Judge, Gunnar compares MLB stars to Star Wars characters and does his best Scooby Doo impression.

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Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh joins Dodgers star Mookie Betts to discuss if Tyreek Hill could beat Noah Lyles in a race and which MLB players they think should join. They also discuss why they believe in ghosts, how Cal grew up in a haunted house, why they like the proposed six-inning rule for starting pitchers, the Mariners' run to the 2022 playoffs, how Cal's dad recruited Mookie to Tennessee, what advice he gives to struggling pitchers, the story behind 'Big Dumper' nickname, the return of Backyard Baseball, and Mookie fields a question from Dodgers super fan Bryan Cranston.

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Pirates legend Andrew McCutchen joins Dodgers star Mookie Betts to discuss making a cartoon together, 1992 Dream Team vs. 2024 Team USA Basketball, and why he tweets 'furries' every year. He also reacts to being apart of Stephen Strasburg, Gerrit Cole, AND Paul Skenes' debuts, looks back on his MVP season, builds an MLB Olympics dream lineup, explains the unique way he learned baseball, his dominant high school career, getting offered a scholarship to play football at Miami, the wild reason he started growing dreads, getting to know Willie Mays and other Giants legends, assembles an MLB boy band, and does...

Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola joins Dodgers star shortstop Mookie Betts to talk tying the MLB consecutive strikeouts record, Simone Biles' incredible performance in 2024 Olympics, and why it's 'addicting' to play in front of Philadelphia sports fans. He also discusses the Phillies-Dodgers rivalry, why Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is the best pitcher he's ever been around, what impresses him the most about Paul Skenes, traveling the country in a Sprinter Van hitters he hates facing, and sleeper teams he's watching out for.

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Mookie opens the show with an injury update and is joined by Red Sox star reliever Kenley Jansen to talk about his time with the Dodgers, winning the World Series and people calling it a 'Mickey Mouse' title. He also discusses playing for Boston, one player he hates facing, the upcoming Netflix documentary, his teammate Jarren Duran and the differences between Los Angeles and Boston.

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Texas Rangers All-Star Marcus Semien sits down with Mookie to discuss the one time he forgot he was on deck during a game, the legitimacy behind Micah Parsons' thinking he could bat .200 in an MLB season, why he chose to play college baseball instead of going straight to the pros, and why he never likes taking days off. He also shares stories of watching Barry Bonds from his childhood, builds an 'All-Vibes Team' of MLB players, discusses his love for the NBA, and gives his thoughts on Paul Skenes.

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Los Angeles Dodgers ace Tyler Glasnow joins Mookie to discuss the viral story of how he met his girlfriend, being compared to Cillian Murphy, and what it was like being recruited to the Dodgers by Shohei Ohtani. Mookie also responds to Giants pitcher Logan Webb's comments about Mookie 'owning' him, Glasnow explains his wild tattoos, names his top 5 rappers, and details both his game day AND haircare routines.

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New York Mets OF Brandon Nimmo sits down with Mookie to discuss adjusting to their respective position changes this season, Nimmo spending his honeymoon with Travis d'Arnaud, why he always sprints to first base, and being starstruck by Shakira. Nimmo also breaks down the Mets' recent hot stretch after slow start to the year, opens up about the challenges of living up to expectations in New York, discusses his interest in being captain of the Mets, growing up in Wyoming, having dreams of being a professional bull rider, and his experience through the minor leagues.

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In the Season 2 premiere, Cubs All-Star Dansby Swanson sits down with Mookie in front of a live audience at Spring Training to discuss Ohtani signing with the Dodgers for $700M, Craig Counsell leaving Milwaukee to be the Cubs’ new manager and Cody Bellinger calling during free agency. They also discuss how Dansby wound up playing for Vanderbilt and how he got traded to his hometown Braves, what it’s like playing in the World Series, who has the best hair in baseball and more.

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Freddie Freeman finally joins Mookie for the Season 1 finale of On Base to talk about the move to LA, breaking the Dodgers’ doubles record, and recruiting Jason Heyward. The 2020 NL MVP also relives the hilarious Chipper Jones ATV rescue story, celebrates Ronald Acuña Jr.’s incredible season, and more.

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In the final series of the regular season, Jason Heyward sits down with Mookie to discuss the famous rain-delay speech in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, how Freddie Freeman convinced him to sign with the Dodgers, and answer if Wrigley Field is his favorite stadium. The five-time Gold Glover also relives his first at-bat with the Braves, plays the Immaculate Grid and more.

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Best friends and Dodger teammates J.D. Martinez and Mookie sit down in San Fransisco to tell a hilarious gambling story with Drake, debate LA vs. Boston fans, and explain what it means to be on "Cuban Time." The 6x All-Star also shows love to Ronald Acuña Jr., discusses changing his swing, details his wild journey to the MLB, builds a Dodger football team, and more.

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Mookie continues the roadtrip in Seattle and sits down with Mariners shortstop J. P. Crawford. The 2020 Gold Glove winner talks about his fantasy football teams, being called 'the quarterback' of the Mariners, and shares his excitement for the postseason at T-Mobile Park. The Immaculate Grid is back with a fun surprise.

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2x All-Star Julio Rodríguez kicks it with Mookie during the Dodgers series in Seattle. The Mariners star center fielder shares why he thinks celebrations are good for baseball, sides with Deion Sanders and Mook about sunglasses indoors, and explains his Home Run Derby moment in the batting cage with Shohei Ohtani. 

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Marlins center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. hangs with Mookie during the Dodgers road trip in the 305. The 2022 All-Star talks his MLB The Show Cover, how he's changing the culture of baseball, his first meeting with Michael Jordan, and shares his top best dressed players in the league.

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Dodgers teammate Kiké Hernández hangs out with Mookie during the road trip in Cleveland. The 2020 World Series champion talks being traded at the deadline and their return to Boston, reveals way too much about bodily functions, and shares a hilarious story about his time in the minor leagues.

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