Pitching, Trades, and the Funniest Matchup in Baseball | Reed Butz’s Story
Release Date: 05/07/2025
Why This Fan Favorite Retired From Baseball at 25 | Noah Martinez on Life After the Ballers
B's Cast
What makes a beloved young slugger walk away from the game? In this episode of B's Cast, hosts Tyler Petersen and Nevada Cullen sit down with 2024 Oakland Ballers standout Noah Martinez, a key part of the team's inaugural season and a fan favorite for his heart and hustle. Noah opens up about his surprising decision to retire from baseball at just 25 years old, his reflections on the wild ride that was the 2024 season, and what life looks like now that he's traded home runs for helping others. We catch up on his new journey into personal training, coaching, and player development, and talk...
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Pitching, Trades, and the Funniest Matchup in Baseball | Reed Butz’s Story
B's Cast
Reed 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. We also dive into: His Northwoods League days (Bismarck Larks, Mud Puppies, Madison Mallards) Adjusting from Chicago cold to Bay Area ball His hilarious pitching matchup with Owen Sharts (yes, Butz vs. Sharts 😂) ...
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From Savannah Bananas to Oakland Ballers | Dylan Porter Talks Banana Ball, Pro Dreams & More
B's Cast
Former Savannah Bananas and Party Animals pitcher Dylan Porter joins B's Cast to share his incredible journey — from growing up in Oakland and Richmond, to bringing the banana ball magic to the Oakland Ballers! We dive deep into Dylan’s experiences with the Savannah Bananas and Party Animals, what it was really like playing competitive Banana Ball, the pressure of performing for sold-out stadiums, and how he’s taking everything he learned back to independent pro baseball. Find out how Dylan made the Ballers roster through an open tryout, his dream of climbing back into affiliated...
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Blair Underwood Joins the Oakland Ballers: Hollywood Star Invests in Independent Baseball | B's Cast Ep 4
B's Cast
Award-winning actor and producer Blair Underwood is officially a part of the Oakland Ballers ownership group! In this episode of B's Cast, host Casey Pratt sits down with Blair to talk about what inspired him to invest in the team, his love for Oakland, his connection to the community, and what excites him most about being part of the Ballers movement. Whether you know Blair from L.A. Law, Quantico, or Deep Impact, or you’re a die-hard baseball fan, this conversation bridges the world of Hollywood and hometown sports like never before. 👇 LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE & DROP A...
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From Cal to the Ballers: Luke “Shorty” Short & Connor “Sully” Sullivan Join B’s Cast
B's Cast
In this episode of B’s Cast, Casey Pratt sits down with Luke “Shorty” Short and Connor “Sully” Sullivan — two returning fan-favorite pitchers for the Oakland Ballers, who first built their chemistry playing together at Cal Baseball. From their time at UC Berkeley to their rise in indie ball, Shorty and Sully talk about what it means to represent Oakland, how their Cal connection keeps them locked in, and even the backstories behind their nicknames (yes, we’re talking Too $hort and Monsters Inc. 👀). If you're a Cal alum, a Bay Area baseball fan, or just love hearing from the...
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The FUTURE of Oakland Ballers Looks BRIGHT-B's Cast Ep.2
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In Episode 2 of B's Cast, Tyler Petersen and Nevada Cullen break down the 2025 Oakland Ballers roster with Ballers manager Aaron Miles ahead of the Battle of the Bay 2.0 exhibition game. 🧢 Who's re-signed and returning? 🛫 Who's moved on? 🔥 What new additions are making noise? Plus, how this team came together and what to expect with spring training just one month away. 💬 Drop your predictions in the comments: Who's going to be the breakout star this season? 👉 Subscribe for more Ballers coverage, behind-the-scenes access, and full episodes of B's Cast! #OaklandBallers #BsCast...
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🏟️ The Next Chapter of the Battle of the Bay! Oakland Ballers vs. San Jose Giants | B’s Cast Ep. 1
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The Oakland Ballers are keeping the Battle of the Bay alive! ⚾ In this debut episode of B’s Cast, host Casey Pratt sits down with Oakland Ballers co-founder Bryan Carmel and San Jose Giants president Ben Taylor to discuss the historic exhibition game on April 2, 2025, at Excite Stadium in San Jose. With the Oakland A’s gone, this game marks a new era of rivalry between Oakland baseball fans and Giants fans. Bryan and Ben break down how this idea came to life, the differences between Pioneer League and MiLB baseball, and even place a cheeky bet on the outcome. Plus, Casey interviews...
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.
We also dive into:
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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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