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Welcome to InsideBaseball.net with major league baseball audio interviews and segments of top players, managers, coaches and announcers, past and present. Inside Baseball is a radio and internet program hosted by Dale Parsons featuring major league interviews and airs Mondays and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. PST when the Dodgers don't play and after the broadcasts when they do play on 1570 KPRO-AM in Riverside, CA during the baseball season from April through the 1st week in October. Each program includes several interviews along with a "Great Moments in Baseball History" segment and baseball trivia.

October 1, 2007 program featuring interviews of David Wells, Chris Young, Jeff Weaver and J.J. Putz (32:01)

On this site you will find links to select baseball interviews and web sites along with background information on the host. We would like to hear your comments on the interviews. Please send them to: dale@insidebaseball.net. 2007 interviews those posted for the first time are in bold and all interviews are in alphabetical and chronological order.

Interviews with Greg Maddux, Kevin Millwood, J.J. Putz, Jeff Weaver, David Wells, Chris Young and Michael Young were posted as of 10/4/07.

Cardinal Shortstop David Eckstein on winning another World Series, wife Ashley Drane and gators 2007 (6:27)

Veteran Star Luis Gonzalez joins the Dodgers 2007 (5:07)

Ken Griffey Jr. at Dodger Stadium earlier this year 2007 (9:49)

Rockies 1st Baseman Todd Helton 2007 (3:50)

Veteran Star Ryan Klesko 2007 (4:47)

Future Hall-of-Famer Greg Maddux 2007 (4:57)

Maddux lived in Riverside,CA as a young child 2007 (:17)

All-star Catcher Russell Martin of the Dodgers 2007 (4:39)

Angel Outfielder Gary Matthews Jr. 2007 (4:26)

ESPN/Giants announcer Jon Miller does a great impersonation of Hall-of-Fame announcer Vin Scully in English, Japanese and Spanish (3:02)

Rangers Pitcher Kevin Millwood 2007 (5:33)

Dodger Outfielder Juan Pierre 2007 (5:13)

Seattle Closer J.J. Putz 2007 (5:10)

Dodger Pitcher Jason Schmidt 2007 (4:59)

Rockies Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki played with Jered Weaver of the Angels at Long Beach State 2007 (4:24)

Mariner's Righthander Jeff Weaver 2007 (5:21)

Pitcher Jered Weaver of the Angels 2007 (5:08)

David Wells of the Dodgers 2007 (6:20)

All-star 3rd baseman David Wright of the Mets is on the cover of the video game MLB '07: The Show and was also on the David Letterman show 2007 (5:44)

Padre Hurler Chris Young 2007 (5:04)

All-star Shortstop Michael Young of the Rangers 2007 (5:54)

Enjoy the rest of the major league baseball interviews at Inside Baseball!

Yankee Bobby Abreu 2006 (5:04)

5-time All-star Catcher Sandy Alomar talks about brother Roberto 2005 (:58)

Angel Outfielder Garret Anderson 2004 (4:17)

Retired Astro Jeff Bagwell is a big Red Sox fan 2003 (4:11)

2004 all-star Carlos Beltran 2004 (5:10)

Beltran attributes his belief in God and a spiritual side to his life for his baseball success (1:28)

Former Dodger and current Mariner Adrian Beltre 3rd Baseman 2004 (4:58)

Houston First Baseman Lance Berkman developed some of his power swinging at a tire in the backyard as a kid 2006 (4:57)

Lance shares some of his most memorable experiences as a major leaguer 2006 (:37)

One of the game's top young sluggers affable Lance Berkman of the Astros 2004 (5:21)

Berkman on players showboating when hitting homeruns(:18)

7-time All-star Craig Biggio Houston Astros Outfielder 2003 (5:49)

Giants Outfielder Barry Bonds comments on what sometimes goes through his mind during a hot streak. (1:08)

Yankee Roger Clemens on his favorite pitchers as a youth 2003 (2.6 MB 5:43)

Tampa's talented Carl Crawford 2005 (5:15)

Comedian Billy Crystal on the Yankees and Mickey Mantle (2:30)

Cardinal Shortstop David Eckstein on winning another World Series, wife Ashley Drane and gators 2007 (6:27)

All-Star shortstop David Eckstein got married last November to actress Ashley Drane of "Blue Collar TV" 2006 (6:23)

Cardinal shortstop David Eckstein 2004 (5:15)

Former Halo Jim Edmonds continues to enjoy playing the game in St. Louis. (1.7 MB 3:43)

Houston Third Baseman Morgan Ensberg 2006 (4:09)

Darin Erstad of the Angels 2004 (4:47)

Erstad was on a NCAA Championship football team and a World Championship baseball team. 2004 (:44)

Giant Leftfielder Pedro Feliz 2005 (4:51)

Versatile Angel Infielder/Outfielder Chone Figgins 2005 (4:31)

Former Angel and Current Giant Outfielder Steve Finley 2005 (4:23)

Giant Centerfielder Steve Finley formerly of the D-Backs 2004 (5:08)

Mets Outfielder Cliff Floyd 2005 (5:59)

Cliff Floyd talks about best friend Mike Cameron and his collision with Carlos Beltran 2005 (:39)

Toronto 3rd Baseman Troy Glaus 2006 (3:40)

Former D-Back and Current Blue Jay Third Baseman Troy Glaus 2005 (5:33)

Troy on meeting his idol Cal Ripken 2005 (:47)

Mom threw BP to Troy growing up 2005 (:28)

Mets Pitcher Tom Glavine 2005 (6:22)

Veteran Star Luis Gonzalez joins the Dodgers 2007 (5:07)

D-Back great Luis Gonzalez 2005 (5:14)

Steve Finley comments on Luis Gonzalez blooper that won the 2001 Series (:29)

D-Back Shawn Green returns to LA 2005 (:34)

Former Dodger Shawn Green seems very happy as a D-Back 2005 (5:03)

Ken Griffey Jr. at Dodger Stadium earlier this year 2007 (9:49)

Mariner closer Eddie Guardado on pitching in his hometown someday 2004(:50)

1998 archive interview of past Padre great Tony Gwynn on his career, Ted Williams and hitting .400 (5:48)

British Columbia's Rich Harden of the Oakland A's 2007 (5:28)

A's Pitcher Rich Harden 2005 (5:02)

Future Hall-of-Famer Rickey Henderson 2003 (5:02)

Rockies All-Star Outfielder Matt Holliday is from the same hometown as country legend Garth Brooks, Stillwater, Oklahoma 2006 (5:33)

Young Slugger Ryan Howard of the Phillies 2006 (4:51)

Braves pitcher Tim Hudson 2006 (4:58)

Twins Outfielder Torii Hunter 2005 (5:57)

Torii grew up in a very modest household 2005 (1:11)

Torii Hunter hit a legendary, tape measure home run in high school 2005 (:35)

Twins Outfielder Torii Hunter on throwing the ball back at the pitcher after being hit(:46)

Sometimes Minnesota Twins Outfielder Torii Hunter misses the contact and physicality of football. (2.9 MB 6:17)

Former Angel and Yankee great Reggie Jackson enjoyed his role in Naked Gun (:45)

Brave 3rd Baseman Chipper Jones 2006 (5:31)

Chipper Jones Atlanta Braves Outfielder (2.2 MB 4:50)

Braves outfielder Brian Jordan 2006 (4:36)

Atlanta's Brian Jordan was also an NFL star for the Falcons 2005 (4:27)

Brian's book encourages youth to pursue their dreams like he did 2005 (:16)

Former Dodger Brian Jordan was a 2-sport guy.(2.3 MB 4:56)

Angel 2nd Baseman Howie Kendrick 2007 (4:28)

Anaheim 2nd Baseman Adam Kennedy 2004 (3:14)

Former slugger and current announcer Ralph Kiner comments on some of the great homerun hitters of the past (:42)

Cincinnati Red Shortstop Barry Larkin on Yankee Shortstop Derek Jeter (1:07)

Dodgers' Tommy Lasorda offered some encouraging words after the 9/11 attacks (2.1 MB 4:39)

Cub slugger and past Rancho Cucamonga Quake Derrek Lee 2006 (4:47)

Cub first basemen Derrek Lee 2005 (2:23)

Met Catcher Paul LoDuca 2006 (4:13)

Paul LoDuca Former Los Angeles Dodgers Catcher 2003 (2.3 MB 4:49)

Former Mariner first baseman and current Yankee John Olerud went straight to the majors without minor league experience 2004(4:48)

Former Angel Scott Spezio is wearing his dad's old number for the St. Louis Cardinals 2006 (4:24)

Mike Sweeney Kansas City Royals First Baseman is a big fan of Dodger announcer Vin Scully 2003 (2.8 MB 6:09)

Texas Slugger Mark Teixiera 2005 (4:09)

Texas Ranger slugger Mark Teixiera 2004 (4:17)

Former Phillie slugger Jim Thome 2003 (5:05)

Top Closer Billy Wagner of the Mets 2007 (5:17)

Billy Wagner Phillie Closer 2003 (6:52)

Former Houston star Billy Wagner went from 78 mph to 98 mph in college (:58)

Cardinal Outfielder Larry Walker has brothers Carey, Gary, Barry and parents Larry and Mary. 2004 (5:17)

Red Sox Pitcher David Wells Part 1 2004 (4:56)

Red Sox Pitcher David Wells Part 2 2004 (3:56)

Red Sox Pitcher David Wells talks about his opportunity to be on the David Letterman show (:58)

Florida Marlin lefthander Dontrelle Willis 2005 (5:36)

All-star 3rd baseman David Wright of the Mets is on the cover of the video game MLB '07: The Show and was also on the David Letterman show 2007 (5:44)

Mets 3rd Baseman David Wright 2005 (3:58)

2004 All-star Shortstop Michael Young about the Rangers infield 2005 (:23)

Young on pitching coach Orel Hershiser 2005 (:34)

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