This week, Kurt is joined by author Doug Gladstone to discuss the current stalemate between the owners and players from the MLBPA perspective. Doug's book, A Bitter Cup of Coffee, examines the history behind the MLBPA and those players who missed out on union benefits, but paved the way for today's players. Start getting the full picture on the MLB lockout and get from the most honest baseball show on the internet today! Thanks for listening!Dirty Kurt's Dugout is brought to you by Hacienda Casa Blanca in El Cajon!https://haciendacasablanca.biz/

A Bitter Cup of Coffee with Doug Gladstone

Dirty Kurt Bevacqua is back and ready for 2022! Check out the most honest podcast in all of baseball as Kurt explains why the Baseball Hall of Fame voting system is broke and why the current situation with the MLB lockout, ultimately is going to affect the fans most of all. The power is with you and your voice as a baseball fan! Thanks for listening!Dirty Kurt's Dugout is brought to you by Hacienda Casa Blanca in El Cajon!https://haciendacasablanca.biz/

The Power is with the Fans

Kevin Kernan of ballnine.com joins Kurt this week to discuss the steroid era stars, their Hall of Fame hopes, the lockout, and so much more! Dirty Kurt's Dugout is brought to you by Hacienda Casa Blanca in El Cajon!https://haciendacasablanca.biz/

Do They Deserve to Be In? Steroids and the Hall of Fame with Kevin Kernan of BallNine.com

Season's greetings! This week on the show, Kurt welcomes legendary baseball writer Barry Bloom of Sportico to the program to discuss every detail regarding the current lockout. From the MLB taking players off of its website to the history rich history of MLB labor negotiations, Barry and Kurt cover it all! With near radio silence over the holidays, this is a CAN'T MISS episode for any baseball fan!Dirty Kurt's Dugout is brought to you by Hacienda Casa Blanca in El Cajon!https://haciendacasablanca.biz/

Barry Bloom and What is Really Going on with the Lockout

Dirty Kurt Bevacqua is back this week to dive deep into the reasons behind the MLB lockout and what he thinks will happen next. Get a detailed account from Kurt as he analyzes the history of the MLBPA's relationship with MLB and why that matters moving forward!Dirty Kurt's Dugout is brought to you by Hacienda Casa Blanca in El Cajon!https://haciendacasablanca.biz/

Getting to the Roots of the Lockout

On this special episode of Dirty Kurt's Dugout, the legendary Jack McKeon joins Kurt to talk about his career, the current state of the game, and why he traded Kurt to the Pirates. Also, Kurt reacts to the latest jumbo contracts getting doled out to some of MLB's biggest free agents and of course, the word on the looming lockout.Dirty Kurt's Dugout is brought to you by Hacienda Casa Blanca in El Cajon!https://haciendacasablanca.biz/

Trader Jack McKeon, the Looming Lockout, and the Free Agency Frenzy

On this special episode, Kurt is joined in studio by his former teammate, the great Garry Templeton! Kurt and Garry not only tell some great stories from their playing days, but also take a deep look at the fundamentals (or lack thereof) being emphasized in the game today. Also, Garry Templeton Jr. joins in on the fun, calling in to give his perspective on the 2021 AL and NL MVPs.Dirty Kurt's Dugout is brought to you by Hacienda Casa Blanca in El Cajon!https://haciendacasablanca.biz/

Talkin' Baseball with the Templetons

The Braves finished off the Astros to win it all! Now it is time for the MLB and MLBPA to gear up for what could be the most consequential CBA ever. Get Kurt's take on the future of these important negotiations, plus another edition of Coaches Corner, where Kurt breaks down some more baserunning tips!Dirty Kurt's Dugout is brought to you by Hacienda Casa Blanca in El Cajon!https://haciendacasablanca.biz/﻿

The Braves Are the 2021 World Series Champs and the Perils of the Coming MLB Offseason

Kurt dives into everything that went behind the Padres landing Bob Melvin as their new manager on this World Series edition of the podcast! Also get Kurt's take on Astros vs. Braves, a glimpse at some of the coolest collectibles Kurt has, and a the debut of a new segment called "Coaches Corner" where Kurt discusses base running technique.Dirty Kurt's Dugout is brought to you by Hacienda Casa Blanca in El Cajon!https://haciendacasablanca.biz/

The Padres Stole Bob Melvin From the A's! Plus: More World Series Talk, Kurt's Memorabilia, and Coaches Corner

On another playoff edition of Dirty Kurt's Dugout, Kurt Bevacqua answers the question: Who should be the next manager of the San Diego Padres? Also, get Kurt's takes on the controversies that are always surrounding the Houston Astros as they look to finish off the Red Sox in the ALCS. It is always honest, raw, and straight to the point in Dirty Kurt's Dugout, so take a listen and enjoy the most unique baseball podcast out there today!Dirty Kurt's Dugout is brought to you by Hacienda Casa Blanca in El Cajon!https://haciendacasablanca.biz/

Who Should the Padres Hire as Their Next Manager?

It is a crazy week in the world of baseball as the Padres have yet to name a new manager. Listen as Kurt dives into the Yanks and Cards cleaning house, the White Sox and Astros series getting VERY personal, and of course, the epic showdown between the Dodgers and Giants!Dirty Kurt's Dugout is brought to you by Hacienda Casa Blanca in El Cajon!https://haciendacasablanca.biz/

What Do You Mean, Philosophical Differences!?

Dirty Kurt Bevacqua is back with a jam packed show featuring special guest, the legendary lefty, Vida Blue! In addition to some incredible stories shared with Vida Blue, Kurt also gives his take on the Padres firing manager Jayce Tingler, as well as his early playoff observations. Dirty Kurt's Dugout is brought to you by Hacienda Casa Blanca in El Cajon!https://haciendacasablanca.biz/

Padres Fire Jayce Tingler, the Postseason Begins, and Vida Blue Too!

This week, Kurt addresses some troubling rumors surrounding the San Diego Padres as they wrap up their disappointing 2021 campaign. Also, live view comments are addressed regarding the future of the club, and so much more in-depth, honest baseball talk you won't find anywhere else!Dirty Kurt's Dugout is brought to you by Hacienda Casa Blanca in El Cajon!https://haciendacasablanca.biz/

The Collapse of the 2021 San Diego Padres

The legendary Steve Garvey joins the show this week to discuss his career, why in the wide world of sports he isn't in the Hall of Fame, and more! Dirty Kurt's Dugout is brought to you by Hacienda Casa Blanca in El Cajon!https://haciendacasablanca.biz/

Dirty Kurt Welcomes Steve Garvey to the Dugout!

Legendary sports journalist Barry M. Bloom is in Dirty Kurt's Dugout this week to discuss what is going on with the San Diego Padres as they try to stay in the NL playoff race. Also get Barry's surprise pick for the World Series matchup!Follow Barry M. Bloom @boomskieDirty Kurt's Dugout is brought to you by Hacienda Casa Blanca in El Cajon!https://haciendacasablanca.biz/

Barry M. Bloom Joins Kurt Bevacqua to Talk Padres and 2021 MLB Playoff Races

Dirty Kurt Bevacqua is back this week to discuss the latest heartbreak for Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres as they come down the stretch in search of a playoff appearance. Also, Kurt touches on some of the highlights from the 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame ceremony, including Derek Jeter's speech and some unfortunate treatment of Donald Fehr by a few bad apples in the crowd.Dirty Kurt's Dugout is brought to you by Hacienda Casa Blanca in El Cajon!https://haciendacasablanca.biz/

Can the Padres Give Blake Snell Some Help? Plus, Derek Jeter and the 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame Ceremony

Special guest: Umpire Joe WestDirty Kurt is back! Listen as Kurt welcomes legendary umpire Joe West to the program. Also, get Kurt's take on the Padres wild card situation, and a whole lot more!Dirty Kurt's Dugout is brought to you by Hacienda Casa Blanca in El Cajon!https://haciendacasablanca.biz/

Resurrection of Dirty Kurt's Dugout

Jack McKeon - aka Trader Jack - is a member of the San Diego Padres Hall of Fame. James E. Clark is the creator and editor East Village Times, which provides comprehensive coverage of the Padres organization. Jack and James take a seat on the pine in Dirty Kurt's Dugout, hosted by Kurt Bevacqua! 

Jack McKeon & James Clark w/host Kurt Bevacqua in Dirty Kurt's Dugout (Ep. 9, Season 2)

Filmmaker Renee James of Shoeless Joe Productions returns to Dirty Kurt's Dugout, hosted by Kurt Bevacqua, to talk about "Shoeless Joe - The True Story". Also talking a seat on the pine is former New York Yankee Ron Blomberg - baseball's first designated hitter.
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Ep. 8, Season 2 of Dirty Kurt's Dugout, hosted by Kurt Bevacqua (guests Renee James & Ron Blomberg)

Former big-league pitcher Chris Welsh and well-reviewed author J. Daniel both take a seat on the pine in the latest episode of Dirty Kurt's Dugout, hosted by Kurt Bevacqua!
Chris Welsh is proprietor of the Baseball Rules Academy:
https://baseballrulesacademy.com/
J. Daniel is the author of "Phinally," a recently published book that is garnering high praise for its coverage on an intriguing season of long ago - when the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series in 1980:
http://www.80sbaseball.com/
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