Rephonic
Artwork for MLB Network's Play Ball

MLB Network's Play Ball

MLB Network
Baseball
Major League Baseball
Nike
MLB
Softball
Youth Baseball
Willie Mays
AUSL
Jackie Robinson
Opening Day
Bobby Witt Jr.
Juan Soto
Players Weekend
Francisco Lindor
Home Run Derby
Play Ball Weekend
Blake Snell
Shohei Otani
Little League
All-Star Game

Download the latest episode of "Play Ball." Hosted by Harold Reynolds and additional MLB Network analysts, this half-hour show features one-on-one baseball demonstrations and conversations with some of the top personalities in the game, plus highlights from throughout Major League Baseball, and offers ideas for how kids can participate in all forms of baseball activities.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes48Founded11 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
BaseballSports

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for MLB Network's Play Ball

Latest Episodes

Learn the story of Ethan Bryan playing catch around America and highlight the best guests and drills

Michael McGreevy details his pregame routine, Kait chats with Carter Jensen, and more!

Sam Landry and Dave Roberts share how they strive for on-field success and Brice Turang talks Lego.

Breaking down the different ways to record a save, catching up with Bryan Woo and more!

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Ethan Bryan
Lifelong Royals fan and author of book on playing catch
Author
Episode: Best of Play Ball!
Michael McGreevy
Pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
Episode: Pitching tips from Michael McGreevy
Micaela Edenfield
catcher for the AUSL Texas Volts
AUSL
Episode: Pitching tips from Michael McGreevy
Sam Landry
Softball standout
University of Oklahoma / OU Softball
Episode: Sam Landry & Dave Roberts' best advice, 1-on-1 with Brice Turang, and more!
Dave Roberts
World Series-winning manager
Los Angeles Dodgers
Episode: Sam Landry & Dave Roberts' best advice, 1-on-1 with Brice Turang, and more!
Kam Schlittler
Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
Episode: Schlittler sit-down
Ozzy Albies
World Series champion, four-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger
Atlanta Braves
Episode: Players' Weekend
Janaya Pillow
Recipient of the Jenny Finch Empowerment Award
Royals Elite (softball)
Episode: Players' Weekend
Sal Stewart
Rookie sensation for the Reds, mentored by MLB stars
Cincinnati Reds
Episode: Have a catch!

Host

Kate Maniscalco
Host of Play Ball, welcoming segments and guiding interviews

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Needs To Play Year-Round

    This is a great podcast. It talks about a wide variety of topics. It looks into the topics very well. It is not just an MLB podcast. The only problem is that it doesn’t drop podcasts in the post or off season. This makes me go to “Locked On” to find out what’s going on. I would give it five stars if it played year-round, but it doesn’t. At least drop pods in the postseason since it’s the most exciting part. It’s a great pod, but doesn’t play enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Ezra Noveck
    United States2 years ago
  • Will this podcast ever be on Spotify?

    I just wish this podcast was available on Spotify as well as Apple Podcasts - I’m having trouble understanding why MLB would limit access to their main podcast if they’re truly trying to spread the love of the game and make it as accessible as possible to everyone. Really hoping it’s available on Spotify before too long.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    The Hot Sexy Taco
    United States4 years ago
  • Love your show

    To Carlos Peña plakata but I love caps lock your show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    teddy knott
    United States4 years ago
  • Love your show

    Keep making episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    teddy knott
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the actionable coaching tips and athlete stories, but some want more frequent episodes year-round.
Consistent branding and host banter are noted as engaging, though a few listeners desire deeper matchup analysis.
Guests include high-profile players and coaches, which boosts credibility and appeal for youth-focused audiences.
Positive reception of family-friendly content and cross-promotion with Nike and RBI initiatives.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#25
United Arab Emirates/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#28
South Korea/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#53
Brazil/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#142
Taiwan/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#158
New Zealand/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#175
Japan/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Players' Weekend
Q: Can you tell me one piece of advice you're going to give all these little Leaguers today?
Follow your dream, play hard, no matter what happens.
Softball with Sami Williams and Dansby Swanson, 1-on-1 with Royals slugger Jac Caglianone, and more!
Q: All right, Jac, what player on your team do you think will have the most success with the ABS Challenge System?
Vinny will.
1-on-1 with Bryce Eldridge, hitting with Mike Trout and Bri Ellis, and more!
Q: What are your pre-game routines or how do you prepare before a game?
They describe personal pre-game rituals like listening to music, eating, napping, and family time to decompress and get ready before taking the field.
Get to know Davis Martin!
Q: If you could have any fictional character voice over your pitchcom, who would it be?
Morgan Freeman, by far, because even a non-fictional character would bring iconic presence and calm confidence to the game-calling.
Target Practice with Coach Ballgame & chatting with Shea Langeliers
Q: What is your postgame meal, something you're eating after the game?
Langeliers says he usually goes for something hearty like steak, keeping it substantial after a big game.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About MLB Network's Play Ball

What is MLB Network's Play Ball about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on baseball demonstrations, coaching tips, and interviews with current players and industry figures, often weaving in cross-team perspectives and behind-the-scenes insights from MLB. Episodes frequently highlight pitching, hitting, fielding technique, and youth outreach programs, with sponsorships and brand storytelling threaded throughout. A notable pattern is featuring rising stars and established veterans alike, plus segments that celebrate baseball culture, family involvement, and community initiatives, making it a practical resource for coaches, young players, and families seeking actionable tips and inspiration.

Where can I find podcast stats for MLB Network's Play Ball?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for MLB Network's Play Ball. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to MLB Network's Play Ball and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does MLB Network's Play Ball get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for MLB Network's Play Ball, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for MLB Network's Play Ball?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for MLB Network's Play Ball, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does MLB Network's Play Ball have?

To see how many followers or subscribers MLB Network's Play Ball has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to MLB Network's Play Ball?

These podcasts share a similar audience with MLB Network's Play Ball:

1. MLB Morning Lineup Podcast
2. 6 Minute English
3. Nick DiGiovanni

How many episodes of MLB Network's Play Ball are there?

MLB Network's Play Ball launched 11 years ago and published 48 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact MLB Network's Play Ball?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for MLB Network's Play Ball?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for MLB Network's Play Ball from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for MLB Network's Play Ball?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of MLB Network's Play Ball. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on MLB Network's Play Ball?

Recent guests on MLB Network's Play Ball include:

1. Ethan Bryan
2. Michael McGreevy
3. Micaela Edenfield
4. Sam Landry
5. Dave Roberts
6. Kam Schlittler
7. Ozzy Albies
8. Janaya Pillow

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days