Play-by-play announcer for ESPN Sunday Night Baseball and studio host for MLB Network Matt Vasgersian joins Ryan Dempster to discuss his sportscasting career, including time in the booth with the Brewers and Padres. Vasgersian also reflects on his brief career as a child actor, discovering himself at USC and getting a start in baseball as the radio announcer for the now defunct Chicago Cubs Rookie League affiliate in Huntington, West Virginia. The industry veteran shares a handful of stories...

Former MLB starting pitcher Glendon Rusch joins Ryan Dempster for a baseball storytelling session for the ages. Rusch, who is currently playing for a local men's league in Louisville, looks back at his 12-year professional career with the Royals, Mets, Brewers, Cubs, Padres and Rockies. A few highlights include the time Rusch did the unthinkable as a pinch hitter, an explanation of how Mike Piazza was his sound guy, the time Pearl Jam stayed on stage as he and Kerry Wood were on their way to...

Pear Jam frontman and lifelong Cubs fan Eddie Vedder joins host Ryan Dempster to discuss his love for the Cubs, a special bond he had with Ernie Banks and many other unique stories from the road and his time in and around Wrigley Field.

MLB analyst and former Diamondbacks and Athletics outfielder Eric Byrnes joins host Ryan Dempster on the lastest episode of Off The Mound.

Former Marlin, Red Sox, Oriole, Blue Jay and host of International Talk Kevin Millar joins host Ryan Dempster on Off The Mound.

Hall of Fame pitcher and 1971 NL CY Young Award winner Fergie Jenkins stops by to talk about his commitment to charitable work, playing with the Harlem Globetrotters, share what he learned from his roommate Ernie Banks when he first arrived in Chicago and reflect on the rest of his time with the Cubbies and everything in his life since.   Then Dempster’s former teammate from the Boston Red Sox and multi-time World Series champion and former league MVP Dustin Pedroia joins the podcast....

Two former Cubs pitchers Ted Lilly and Rich Hill join host Ryan Dempster on the latest episode of Off The Mound.

Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. joins host Ryan Dempster on the latest epsiode of Off The Mound.

Former Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood and 1984 World Series MVP Alan Trammell join host Ryan Dempster.

The "Crime Dog" Fred McGriff shares tremendous insight from his 19 MLB seasons, where he tallied 493 home runs, three Silver Slugger awards and a World Series title with the Braves. McGriff talks about his time in Chicago and the 30 home runs he hit for the Cubs in 2002. Former White Sox right fielder Jermaine Dye stops by to discuss the intense Cubs-Sox rivalry and his success in Kansas City and Oakland before winning a World Series in 2005. Off The Mound with Ryan Dempster, presented by...

Former Cubs fan favorite Mark DeRosa and 7x all-star Michael Young, both former teammates of Ryan Dempster, share many laughs while telling hilarious stories from playing with each other in the big leagues. Find out how DeRosa somehow convinced Lou Piniella to rip up his lineup card shortly after joining the Cubs and he landed the most stylish cleats in the game for a few summers in Chicago. The trio also discuss what retired life is like and being in quarantine without baseball. Off The...

Former Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee talks about his 2005 National League batting title, winning a World Series the year before coming to Chicago and sharing his baseball memories with his son. Plus, Hall of Fame pitcher and 18x Gold Glove winner Greg Maddux stops by to discuss how he evolved on the mound early in his career, Game of Thrones, the best MLB player on the golf course and offers some advice to pitchers getting ready during a unique offseason. Off The Mound with Ryan Dempster,...

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