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6ix Inning Stretch

6ix Inning Stretch

By: The Nation Network
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Summary

A baseball podcast hosted by 3-time All-Star Whit Merrifield and sports reporter Lindsay Dunn. Every Wednesday, Whit and Lindsay will talk Blue Jays, the latest news around Major League Baseball, and interview some of the biggest names in the game!


Presented by Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2026 The Nation Network
Baseball & Softball
Episodes
  • Harmonicas, Nature, and Healing: A Deep Dive with Bowden Francis | 6ix Inning Stretch
    May 6 2026

    On this episode of 6ix Inning Stretch, Lindsay Dunn and Whit Merrifield break down a busy week for the Toronto Blue Jays. Bowden Francis joins the show to talk about his Tommy John recovery and how he’s staying grounded during a tough stretch away from the field. The interview quickly takes a hilarious and unexpected turn, featuring harmonica talk, sourdough traditions, and an unforgettable moment involving a garter snake. Whit also shares candid insight on being benched in Toronto, clubhouse dynamics, and why disagreements with coaches are part of the game.


    0:00 - Intro

    0:33 - Varland is the reliever of the month

    1:15 - Varsho's tackle & Springer's toe

    5:34 - Okamoto's adjustment

    9:39 - MLB's first month

    12:57 - Sports Interaction

    13:58 - When Whit got benched

    18:28 - Bowden Francis joins the show!

    19:13 - Harmonicas and guitars

    23:44 - Gausman and Bassitt's beach adventure

    26:21 - Tommy John Surgery recovery

    33:58 - SNAKE!

    36:12 - Sourdough on start days

    37:02 - Why Bowden kisses his wrist

    37:41 - Rookie talent show

    42:53 - Outro


    Thank you to our partners! Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!


    🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN


    #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #Toronto #MLBTalk #BaseballPodcast #Interview #Royals #KansasCityRoyals #KansasCity

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    44 mins
  • Why Being a Closer is the Hardest Job in Baseball | 6ix Inning Stretch
    Apr 29 2026

    In this episode of 6ix Inning Stretch, Whit Merrifield and Lindsay Dunn break down the high-pressure world of MLB bullpens. Following the Toronto Blue Jays' decision to move to a "closer by committee" approach, Whit provides a player's perspective on why finishing games is the most mentally taxing job in sports. He shares stories from the legendary Kansas City super bullpen era and discusses the difficult reality of watching teammates struggle to find their rhythm under the bright lights of the ninth inning. They also discuss Nathan Lukes, who discussed his struggles with vertigo as he tried to battle through and stay in the lineup.


    0:00 - Intro

    1:39 - Jordan Romano DFA'd by LA

    2:53 - Jeff Hoffman removed from the closer role

    7:29 - Kansas City's super bullpen

    10:33 - Mental coaches in baseball

    12:36 - Sports Interaction

    14:00 - Nathan Lukes dealing with vertigo

    17:26 - Bad fan behaviour online

    22:33 - Red Sox clean house

    27:33 - Hit by pitch apologies

    31:22 - Custom gear

    34:15 - Can Whit name the Spice Girls?

    35:12 - Outro


    Thank you to our partners! Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!


    🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN


    #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #MLBTalk #BaseballPodcast #Interview #Royals #KansasCityRoyals #KansasCity

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    35 mins
  • Blue Jays Cult Hero Joe Biagini on His Viral Fame & Life After Baseball | 6ix Inning Stretch
    Apr 22 2026

    Joe Biagini joins the 6ix Inning Stretch for a hilarious and insightful conversation with Whit and Lindsay. From his unforgettable rookie season in Toronto to going viral on The Tonight Show, Biagini shares the stories that made him a fan favorite across Canada. He opens up about the reality of life in the big leagues, delivered with the same dry humor that made him a cult hero.


    Beyond the laughs, Biagini gets real about confidence, pressure, and the mindset shift that helped him reach the majors. He reflects on his journey from an unpolished prospect to a big leaguer, his relationships with teammates and coaches, and what life looks like now after baseball, including fatherhood and a new career path.


    0:00 - Intro

    1:10 - Time for a new plane

    6:48 - Joe Biagini joins the show!

    9:58 - Finding the confidence to be a Big Leaguer

    17:08 - Pete Walker

    20:13 - What's he up to now?

    27:29 - Sports Interaction pick of the week

    28:35 - The Tonight Show story

    33:31 - John Gibbons

    36:35 - Starting his career with the 2016 Jays

    37:36 - Memorabilia

    41:15 - Whit hanging out with Jack Nicklaus

    44:06 - Irish goodbye


    Thank you to our partners! Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!


    🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN


    #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #MLBTalk #BaseballPodcast #Interview #Royals #KansasCityRoyals #KansasCity

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    44 mins
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