Nashville Sounds - Rounding Third

Sounds third baseman and former AL MVP Josh Donaldson joins Jeff Hem on the pregame show to talk about how he's felt in his first few games with the Sounds coming back from a mid-July calf injury, what felt like a good fit in signing with the Brewers after being released by the Yankees, and the urgency he feels in trying to get to the big leagues to help the Brewers.

Sounds manager Rick Sweet joins Jeff Hem on the pregame show to talk about the recent additions of former MVP Josh Donaldson and outfielders Greg Allen and Chris Roller, the team's challenging two-week road trip and series in Durham, and the Sounds' and Brewers' depth as September unfolds.

New Sounds outfielder Chris Roller joins Jeff Hem on the pregame show to discussing being traded earlier in the week from Cleveland to the Brewers, how his season was going at Triple-A Columbus, and what he loves about playing center field.

Brewers field coordinator and outfield and baserunning instructor Spencer Allen joins Jeff Hem on the preagme show to talk about his role with the Brewers, intricacies of being a good baserunner, and how the Brewers are evaluating players amidst rule changes around the game.

Sounds manager Rick Sweet joins Jeff Hem on the pregame show to discuss the team's third straight winning series, their dominance over Gwinnett, the upcoming Sept. 1 major league roster expansion from 26 spots to 28, and the steadiness in play the Sounds have enjoyed the past few weeks.

Sounds first base and infield coach Liu Rodriguez joins Jeff Hem on the pregame show to discuss the intricacies of first base, as Tyler Black, Jesse Winker and several other Sounds have learned to play the position this season.

Sounds lefty Eric Lauer joins Jeff Hem on the pregame show to talk about his efforts to get back to the Brewers, his fantastic pickoff move relative to the new disengagement limitations, and his thoughts on the automatic ball/strike and challenge systems.

Rehabbing Brewers outfielder Jesse Winker sits down with Jeff Hem on the pregame show to discuss learning how to play first base and what has made Winker so excited about it so far.

Sounds catcher Brian Navarreto joins Jeff Hem on the pregame show to discuss facing one of his best friends, Gwinnett's Dereck Rodriguez, the night before, and idolizing Dereck's dad, Pudge Rodriguez, growing up.

Sounds manager Rick Sweet joins Jeff Hem on the pregame show to discuss the team's series against Charlotte, the terrific depth in the starting rotation, and his outlook for the team with about 30 games remaining in the year.

Sounds pitching coach Jeremy Accardo joins Jeff Hem on the pregame show to talk about the continued dominance of lefty Robert Gasser, his early impressions of trade deadline acquisition Evan McKendry, and the overall strength of the team's starting rotation.

Sounds infielder/outfielder Jahmai Jones joins Jeff Hem on the pregame show to talk about his first couple months with the Brewers, his memorable debut with the team in July after opting out with the Dodgers and becoming a free agent, and going through Tommy John surgery last year.

Sounds hitting coach Al LeBoeuf joins Jeff Hem on the pregame show to talk about newly becoming a grandfather, the seasons of Keston Hiura and Patrick Dorria, who each hit their 20th home run of the year the night before, and the first couple weeks at Triple-A for Brewers prospect Tyler Black.

Sounds pitcher Colin Rea joins Jeff Hem on the pregame show to talk about his return to the Sounds for the first time since April, his last several months contributing in the Brewers starting rotation, and how valuable it is for him to have his family with him as much as possible during the season.

Sounds manager Rick Sweet joins Jeff Hem on the pregame show to discuss the team's series win in Indianapolis, another successful week for infielder Patrick Dorrian and lefty Robert Gasser, the team's outfield depth with the return of Skye Bolt, and a thrilling week for former Sounds Weston Wilson with the Phillies and Jon Singleton with the Astros.

Sounds infielder Owen Miller sits down with Jeff Hem on the pregame show to talk about his first couple weeks with the Sounds after coming down from the Brewers, how he stays ready to play multiple positions on defense, and the thrill of being a Wisconsin native getting to play in his home area for his boyhood team.

Sounds infielder Tyler Black joins Jeff Hem on the pregame show to talk about his first week with the Sounds up from Double-A, the season he put together so far and playing with several other prospects in Biloxi, getting acclimated to playing first base, and his hockey and multi-sport background.

Sounds right-hander Caleb Boushley joins Jeff Hem on the pregame show to discuss his outing the night before, his consistency and stability in the starting rotation, and having made the second-most starts of anyone at Triple-A the last three years.

Sounds manager Rick Sweet joins Jeff Hem on the pregame show to talk about Sunday's addition of Brewers prospect and MLB Top 100 prospect Tyler Black, Tuesday's unique trade involving Evan McKendry and Alex Jackson swapping clubhouses, Monte Harrison's highlight reel catch on Saturday, and the upcoming rotation depth with additions of Eric Lauer and Colin Rea.

Sounds left-hander Robert Gasser joins Jeff Hem on the pregame show to discuss his terrific six-inning 10-strikeout performance from the night before, facing a recent battery mate in Alex Jackson following Tuesday's trade, how he enjoys incorporating a football and soccer ball into his conditioning and between-outing work, and how he feels his season has gone overall.