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Welcome to MLB's first player-to-player podcast! Xavier Scruggs played professional baseball for 12 years, reaching the Majors with the Cardinals and the Marlins. Now he's taking fans behind the scenes with the biggest stars in the game today. We're getting deep into the topics you won't hear about in a postgame press conference, like the times All-Stars and MVPs leveled up into legends, when they doubted themselves and how they spoke out for change. From clubhouse relationships to career turning points, nothing is off the table.

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  • jdgsgvvzhbsvgsvahja
    Awesome!
    I love the show but I wish there could be more Mariner players
  • mr: critic
    Upset
    I love the show I listened to all the episodes and then half of them were taken down
  • The Notorious Rob
    Great baseball podcast!
    I came late to this podcast but, I enjoyed it so much that I binged all of the episodes. It was great to hear these stories from the players and get their perspective on things involving baseball and socially. Would love to hear a podcast next season with; Salvador Perez Whit Merrifield Bob Kendricks Lorenzo Cain
  • CARDINALS ARE AMAZING !!
    Great!
    When I was first looking for baseball podcast about the Cardinals, I found a couple then this one. I saw the first one was about flare I HAD to listen! And it was amazing! I totally recommend this to any baseball fan! X does an amazing job!
  • Hoopoe24
    The Bigs
    Love these Baseball Podcasts. X does a great job assisting us in getting to know these ball players and more about the game of baseball. Cant say enough about how great these are and how enjoyable the Podcasts are. Thank you!!!
  • leftynate11
    Good episodes so far!
    I followed Xavier Scruggs during part of his career, but I didn’t realize he had this talent! He’s got a good voice and cadence for this kind of podcast. Very quality podcast production. So far, I’ve listened to Wong, Pujols, Anderson, Piscotty, and Mancini. I really enjoyed each of them! Wong gave a little insight to free agency and not being re-signed by the Cardinals, and each of them has very interesting stories about their lives. And it definitely made me want more Tim Anderson! I’m definitely following this podcast, the only other podcast I’ve listened to other than Dan Patrick over the last few weeks.
  • Bakers17
    Let it be baseball
    In a world where politics from the left and the right are shoved down our throats it’s hard to find somewhere to get away from it all. When I found a baseball podcast I was excited to learn about the player and their experiences through baseball. Within the first 30 seconds politics were brought up. No thanks. I’m pretty disappointed
  • shark lazers
    So good
    Gives you an insiders view of the mlb
  • kevy2time
    Great Podcast
    Need more pods like this, a great way to get to know more about the big league guys. Looking forward to seeing who comes on next! (Whit Merrifield PLEASE!!!!)
  • fntortorote
    Awesome
    Need more like this!! Chris Rose rotation is similar but we need more player to player podcasts!
  • jaymac12 16
    One of the best
    One of the best podcast for baseball
  • BackstreetBob
    Great Podcast
    Keep it up scruggy poo
  • MentalflowJohn
    Interesting perspective
    A good podcast that asks players their opinions on things from living in the minor leagues, to player opinion of free agency, and even mental health and mental skill insights. I wish I could send a question or two in, but overall interesting, entertaining, and short.
  • yoyodawg17482
    Pretty Decent Pod
    Great insight into the lives some great major league players. However it can get a little repetitive.
  • MicheleMedy
    Great Interview!
    I’m new to this podcast. I listened and subscribed when I saw you were interviewing a player from my favorite team, Tommy Pham from the San Diego Padres! It was a great interview and I hope to hear more from other Padres players…the best looking team with the best looking jerseys☺️
  • Dj skinny314
    X!
    X is the man! Great dude, great story teller!
  • 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣4️⃣5️⃣6️⃣7️⃣8️⃣🔟9️⃣
    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
    Good podcast
  • Dbouch828
    Great info!
    Xavier is the man! Gives great insight from a players perspective! Excited to hear more!
  • bpatty63
    The bigs
    This is a great podcast with good interviews from inside the game. If you are baseball obsessed like myself you will love this podcast.
  • jalias90
    🐐
    Can’t wait to see who else you he gets on the show. The best baseball shows are with former players talking to the new players. 🙌🏾
  • kaden kurten
    Love the show!
    Can’t wait to see who else comes on the show! Love getting to hear about the real side of professional athletes! Keep up the great work !
  • Matt Bogart
    This Podcast is a Home Run!
    Great concept to have a former player interview other players in the Big Leagues. It’s literally like you get to hang out in the clubhouse & listen to the guys just talk about behind the scenes things fans always wanted to know! Refreshing that it’s not just a typical sports radio host with scripted generic questions & standard answers but really gets deep & personal with the guests! Download today if you’re a true fan!
  • Double Play Sports
    He’s on his way to big things
    Scruggs is electric and has on some great guests to make an interesting podcast that can be a great listen for all!
  • M Odermatt
    X Gon’ Give It To Ya
    If you want the real deal convos and the behind the scene stories, The Bigs and X is where it’s at. The way X articulates and gets the guest to open up along with his content and personality are the ingredients to the secret sauce. Not a wasted minute when listening to The Bigs and X.
  • Trahan11
    Must listen!
    Excellent podcast love all the baseball talk with such a down to earth person in Xavier!
  • ctrieste
    Great
    👍👍👍
  • THESIZEUP
    Best up & coming podcast!
    I’m so excited for this podcast by you X! The first episode was insanely good, and I’m looking forward to the next episode already 👊🏼
  • Luke Melms
    An Inside Look
    X takes us behind the scenes with some of today’s greatest players. As someone who played at the highest level, players feel comfortable going deeper with one of their peers. Much of the media sees the game and players through a dimmed lens because they’ve never played the game at a high level. That’s not the case with this podcast and can’t recommend it enough. If you want to truly get to know who guys are on and off the field, give The Bigs a listen!
  • qahpcancun-Alan
    Perfect!
    Great Podcast, X has created a show full of great information ! The content is amazing. X continue doing great things and thank you for bringing the show to us! Hard work pays off!
  • ChrisHrab
    Awesome
    Great content! Good inside look at baseball
  • sainkees
    X is the Future of Baseball
    Joe Buck move out of the way. Power to the players 🙏
  • klentz920
    Love the insights
    This podcast gives a unique inside look into baseball players on and off the field. Hearing the players’ stories will give me an even greater connection to the game. I appreciated the first episode and I am sure there will be many great things to come!
  • Coach AE
    More Than an Athlete
    Xavier does an excellent job on having a courageous conversation that is more then just an athletes performance. Designed for thought provoking narratives, we learn about what empowers and matters to these athletes more than just a post-game interview. Cannot wait to hear more of these narratives.
  • MLBnerds
    Awesome episode!
    Absolutely loved the first episode! I really liked how you go beyond just stuff on the field to get a full scope on the true values to a major leaguer, especially to the caliber of Jack Flaherty. Great stuff!
  • JoeSavage15
    FINALLY!!!
    I am so grateful that MLB is giving Scruggs a opportunity to bring these players on for more formal interviews. Giving us fans and listeners a deeper understanding of these players we know and love. Giving these players opportunities to show what goes on behind the scenes and what they’re thinking about is incredibly awesome and can’t wait for episode two to drop!!
  • eburn40oz
    Excellent
    Great first episode!!! Will be listening to the rest in the future. Love the insight from player to player interviews.
  • jmills44
    X Is Going To Be The Michael Strahan Of Baseball
    Dude brings the best out of people as an interviewer. Everyone comes out of their time with him with a bigger and more real smile than they came in with.
  • mattb45300
    Great start
    What a great start to a new podcast series. Jack is an all time favorite in our home. My ten year old son plays tournament ball and his number is 22 because of Jack. He collects his cards and when Flaherty is pitching he will actually sit down and watch the game. Glad to see a good influence on top of all the skill.
  • adill04
    Love it!
    This podcast is a great way for fans to learn more about what goes on in their favorite players’ lives off the field. Can’t wait for more episodes with more star players
  • bballvic
    AMAZING
    Great first episode gonna be a great podcast can’t wait for more to come!!!
  • yourautoguyzach
    Solid real baseball podcast
    If you’re looking for a real life mlb experience podcast, this is it. X is very solid. Usually I don’t “Cardinals” but X is legit! Give it a listen.
  • Jimmy.mer17
    11/10
    This idea and this show is a home run by mlb. This is the first time I’ve seen extended interviews with players. Usually you only see the 3 min interview postgame or when they hit a walkoff. But this show really levels the playing field and really shows the human connection and aspect of the game. Well done! Also Xander is the most wholesome dude I’ve ever seen
  • jdorhauer23
    Perfect
    Loved him on the field as a player love hearing on podcast/broadcast more he’s amazing
  • Hayward5102091989
    Finally
    Finally I been waiting for this loved the first episode can’t wait for more episodes I would definitely be telling people about it
  • Kayrina H.
    One word, AMAZING!
    I’m not a huge podcast person, more into curling up with a book but let me tell you, listing to Xaviers first episode on Jack Flaherty kept me tuned in! Straight facts on today’s events going on in this world and sports. Love hearing the stories how people grow up and the people that inspire them to be the person they’re today. Looking forward to the next episode.
  • Shannon
    🐐🐐🐐
    Best baseball podcast out there!
  • Jason Holzer
    Great content
    Such insightful content from players by players!
  • thejanidor
    Best podcast
    Has to be the best baseball pods I’ve heard! Congratulations on the great episode and can’t wait for more!
  • MLBFan!
    TheBigsFan
    X has such knack for using his relationships within the game to bring out the most unique and engaging stories. This is ground breaking for MLB and it’s only going to get better!!!
  • roalrodo
    Awesome
    great interviews!
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