Pitching, Trades, and the Funniest Matchup in Baseball | Reed Butz’s Story
Release Date: 05/07/2025
B’s Cast Live at Road Haus SF | Oakland Ballers, Tattoos & Big Wins
B's Cast
We went live from Road Haus at Levels SF for a special edition of B’s Cast Live – Tattoo Edition! This event blended baseball, art, fashion, and culture all under one roof. Fans got to witness: Davis Drewek’s first tattoo, honoring his late father, done live on the show by Ben from Pastime Tattoo. Cameos from multiple Oakland Ballers players and staff sharing stories, laughs, and celebrating the brotherhood that defines this team. Big walk-off wins talk, playoff chase hype, and behind-the-scenes vibes of one of the hottest teams in professional baseball. Guest appearances from Casey...
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B's Cast LIVE: Tyler Lozano and Davis Drewek Talk Road Runner U, Road Haus & More
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We’re back with another live edition of the B’s Cast, presented by Fieldwork! Join Oakland Ballers players Tyler Lozano and Davis Drewek as they chat about: Playing at high elevation in Colorado Springs 🏔️ Season highlights and memorable moments ⚾ Road Haus event coming up in San Francisco 🎉 Behind-the-scenes team stories and clubhouse vibes Tap in and get an inside look at life on the road with the Ballers! 👉 Don’t miss future episodes SUBSCRIBE NOW! 👉 Follow the Ballers on Instagram: @oaklandballers 👉 Check out our sponsor Fieldwork Brewing: fieldworkbrewing.com...
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B's Cast LIVE: The Mo Show | Michael Ohara, James Colyer & Adam Bogosian Unfiltered
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🔥 Welcome to The Mo Show, a special edition of B’s Cast LIVE hosted by Oakland Ballers outfielder Michael Ohara! In this laid-back locker room-style hangout, Mo kicks it with pitchers James Colyer and Adam Bogosian for an unfiltered convo about life on and off the field. 🎙️ They dive into: Pre-game rituals & mental prep How they keep it loose during the grind of a season Locker room culture & teammate vibes The difference between starting and relieving Funniest moments of the season so far Favorite road cities and ballparks What it really feels like to take the mound under...
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Casey Pratt Gets Tattooed in the Ballers Clubhouse | B’s Cast Ep. 17 (Playoff Clinch + Free Tattoo Promo)
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In this special episode of B’s Cast, Oakland Ballers broadcaster Casey Pratt gets tattooed inside the Ballers clubhouse training room — live on camera, mid-podcast — by Ben Verhoek, owner of Pastime Tattoo in San Leandro. This episode was filmed in part to celebrate the Ballers clinching a playoff spot and in part to promote the Free Ballers Tattoo Event happening this Saturday, July 19 at Pastime Tattoo. 🎉 What’s inside: A tattoo done live while recording a full podcast Guests including Tyler Lozano, Davis Drew, Luke Short, and more Clubhouse energy, jokes, stories, playoff...
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Connor Sullivan Is LOCKED IN: Pioneer League Saves Leader | B’s Cast Ep. 16
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🔥 Oakland Ballers closer Connor Sullivan (aka Sully, aka The Slim Reaper) joins B’s Cast after locking down his 9th save of the season, setting the franchise record and taking the top spot in the Pioneer League. On this episode, Sully breaks down his save on his birthday, growing up with fireworks, pitching under pressure, and his dream of becoming a firefighter after baseball. 🎙 Episode Highlights: – Pitching a 4-3 save on the 4th of July – What it’s like to lead the league in saves – The Bullpen Brotherhood: “The 3 C’s” – Shutting teams down with Carson Lambert and...
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Dillon Tatum's INSANE 10 RBI Game + Pioneer League Playoff Push | B's Cast Ep. 15
B's Cast
🔥 Dillon Tatum just had one of the craziest weeks in Pioneer League history — a 10 RBI game, 21 total RBI in one series, four 2-homer games, and ZERO strikeouts across five games. In this episode of B’s Cast, Oakland Ballers catcher Dillon Tatum joins Nevada Colón to break down his historic hot streak, his journey from St. Mary's High School in Stockton to UC Irvine, to getting drafted by the Minnesota Twins, and now tearing it up with the Ballers. 💬 Topics Covered: – Full breakdown of Dillon Tatum’s 5-game tear (12-for-20, 8 HR, 26 RBI) – What it feels like to hit bombs every...
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From Danville to the Ballers: Gabe Tanner’s Journey + Oakland’s Playoff Push | B’s Cast
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New Ballers pitcher Gabe Tanner just joined the squad, and he’s already making waves. In this episode of B’s Cast, we dive into Gabe’s roots in Danville, his path through local leagues, Cal State East Bay, and Chabot College, and how he ended up helping the Oakland Ballers push for the playoffs in the Pioneer League. Whether you’re a Ballers fan, a Danville Little Leaguer, a Cal State East Bay Pioneer, or from Hayward or the East Bay baseball community, this episode’s for you. 🎙 What we cover: Gabe’s rise from Danville youth baseball to the pros Memories from Monte Vista...
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Noah Millikan Dominates in Pro Debut | Oakland Ballers Pitcher Interview + Road Trip Recap | B’s Cast
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New Oakland Ballers pitcher Noah Millikan joins B’s Cast after tossing four shutout innings in his professional debut. Host Nevada Cullen catches up with Noah to talk about his mindset, game-day routine, and the moment he first stepped onto the mound in Ogden. We also recap the Ballers' latest road trip, share behind-the-scenes moments from the bus, and preview the upcoming homestand—including "Anything in a Helmet Night" and our historic base cricket collab at the Oakland Coliseum! 📍 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Noah Millikan interview begins 4:45 - Preparing for a pro debut 7:00 -...
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🔥 Brody Eglite Interview + Knockout Round Madness, Kamala Harris Visits Ballers, & Glacier Recap!
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Welcome to B’s Cast, the official podcast of the Oakland Ballers! In this jam-packed episode, we sit down with Martinez native and Ballers bullpen beast Brody Eglite to talk about his journey to the team, pitching philosophy, Bay Area baseball roots, and what it’s like being part of one of the most dominant bullpens in the Pioneer League. We also break down the massive 5-of-6 series win over the Glacier Range Riders, highlight Cam Buford’s record-breaking 5-homer knockout round, and dive into the upcoming Pioneer League Home Run Derby Saturdays featuring Buford and Almanza. 💣 Oh—and...
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Daniel Harris IV Interview + Pioneer League HR Derby Reveal | Oakland Ballers B’s Cast
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Nevada Cullen sits down with Oakland Ballers second baseman Daniel Harris IV to talk about: His comeback to baseball after surgery That opposite-field homer at Ramondi Park His transition from ATL to the Bay And his thoughts on Oakland rap, PlayStation, and playing ball in Kalispell, Montana. Later, Casey Pratt joins the show to break down: The Ballers’ series win over Grand Junction Player of the Week: Connor Sullivan (3 saves, electric) Key Pioneer League standings and playoff outlook And the brand new Home Run Derby Saturdays—a 13-week league-wide power showcase with...
info_outlineReed Butz returns to the Oakland Ballers for another season, and he joins Nevada Cullen to break down his incredible baseball journey — from small-town Midwest fields to the Pioneer League spotlight!
Reed shares how he ramped up for 2025, what it’s like transitioning from bullpen to starter, the emotions of being traded, and what it means to pitch for a Bay Area crowd.
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His Northwoods League days (Bismarck Larks, Mud Puppies, Madison Mallards)
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Adjusting from Chicago cold to Bay Area ball
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His hilarious pitching matchup with Owen Sharts (yes, Butz vs. Sharts 😂)
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Lessons learned about playing in front of huge crowds
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His goals for this season with the Ballers
⚾ If you’re a Pioneer League fan, independent baseball junkie, or just love stories about chasing the dream, this episode is for you.
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