What We’re Reading (4/17/13)
Throughout the 2013 baseball season, the Smokies on Radio staff will be rolling out all the Cubs, Smokies, and baseball news each weekday. To stay current with all the latest news, follow Smokies on...
View ArticleMick In Orlando: Winter Meetings Kick-Off, Three Inductees, The Sunshine State
It’s Time to Play Let’s Make a Deal Monday kicked-off the Baseball Winter Meetings. I was excited about getting to go this year and the atmosphere was jolting with electricity as everyone began to...
View ArticleHot Stove Baseball Podcast (Audio)
Smokies radio broadcaster Mick Gillispie and veteran MLB scout Gary Hughes host the 2013-2014 Hot Stove Baseball Podcast.
View ArticleHot Stove Baseball Podcast (Audio) 2nd Inning
Smokies broadcaster Mick Gillispie and veteran Major League Baseball Scout Gary Hughes discuss an array of topics. This show starts with a breakdown of the latest developments concerning Japanese...
View ArticleHot Stove Baseball Podcast (audio) Inning 7
The Hot Stove Baseball Podcast starts with Gary and Mick talking about the official start of spring training. Pitchers and catchers have reported and Gary talks about the worries and concerns...
View Article65 Smokies Alums To Begin Year In Major League Spring Training Camps
February 13th has arrived, meaning Chicago Cubs Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona has opened with pitchers and catchers reporting. The report date for Cubs position players is February 18. In total, 25...
View ArticleSeven Top Cubs Prospects Projected to Begin With Smokies
Seven of Baseball America’s top 30 Chicago Cubs prospects are expected to begin the 2014 season in a Smokies uniform according to the publication’s Prospect Handbook, including three of the top six....
View ArticleFormer Smokie Kevin Cash Named New Rays Manager
The Tampa Bay Rays named their new manager to replace Joe Maddon today, with the new face having a Tennessee Smokies tie. Kevin Cash will helm the 2015 edition of the Rays, his first Big League...
View ArticleBabe Ruth Sold to the Yankees & Who’s Winning the off season? -Hot Stove...
Legendary baseball scout Gary Hughes and @Broadcastermick (Mick Gillispie) talk about the best off-season movers and shakers in Major League Baseball, including the rise of San Diego and the...
View Article83 Smokies Alums Invited To Big League Spring Training
The date is finally here, as pitchers and catchers have started to report to their Spring Training camps, with many already arriving early. Once again, there are many former Smokies who will be looking...
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