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A new era begins for the Sydney Blue Sox as Mike Roberts takes over as manager for the 2026/27 season.

Andrew sits down with Roberts to talk about the culture he wants to build in Sydney, why the best teams operate with “one heartbeat,” and how fun, preparation and old-school baseball IQ can come together to create a winning environment.

Roberts reflects on a coaching career that has taken him through college baseball, summer ball and professional organisations, including his remarkable turnaround at Grand Lake, where an 8–27 team became a 33–9 championship side in just one season.

We also get into the baseball itself: his aggressive approach on the bases, creating pressure through steals, bunts and hit-and-runs, the importance of players learning from one another, and why building genuine relationships comes before everything else.

It’s your first chance to really get to know the man who will lead the Blue Sox in 2026/27, what he believes in, and the identity he hopes Sydney will take onto the field next season.

Single-game tickets for the 2026/27 season will be going on sale soon, so keep an eye on the Blue Sox website and socials for details.

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Andrew tees up the ABL Championship Series with three rapid-fire chats. First, Blue Sox owner Cole Sherertz, reflects on year one at the helm—what this season has meant, challenges and surprises, and what a title would mean in his debut campaign. Then Jo Stevens talks the ups and downs of 2025/26, sliding to second base after Jaylin Rae’s injury, and (as a proud Purdue guy) sneaks in a couple of jabs at Indiana. Finally, Alex Wells joins fresh off becoming a dad to explain how the missed start in Perth might actually sharpen his prep—and what it would mean to lift the Claxton Shield in NSW for the first time in 20 years.

Game times (ABLCS at Blue Sox Stadium)
Fri 7:00 PM • Sat 7:00 PM • Sun 6:00 PM (if necessary)

Tickets & info: sydneybluesox.com.au

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Quick heads-up: our big ABL Championship Series preview lands Wednesday. Andrew tees up chats with Cole Sherertz, Alex Wells, and Jo Stevens ahead of the ABLCS. Make sure you’re subscribed so it hits your feed the moment it drops!

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Andrew catches up with manager Brooke Knight after Sydney clinches home-field advantage for the ABLCS. Brooke reflects on another strong regular season—who’s come out of their shell, the moments he knew this team was for real, why the year’s been fulfilling—and outlines prep for the next two weeks (Brisbane this week, ABLCS next). He also tips his cap to Tim Kennelly after being in Perth for the Heat legend’s final home series in Round 9.

Heads-up: ABLCS tickets on sale soon. And a Baseball+ offer, buy the ABL Championship Series pass this weekend and get Round 10 free.

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Brooke is back!

After last week's tech issues, Andrew and Brooke break down a gritty Round 8 in Adelaide: the opener that slipped late (road Game 1s remain a grind around the league), the resilient Game 2 fightback with Anthony Huezo thumping in the middle and Coen locking down the 8th–9th, the emotion-charged Game 3, and winning Sunday despite Ben Ferrer being pulled early.

Brooke then updates on what the roster looks like going forward, no Alex Wells this weekend (baby!), plus quick updates on Jo Stevens and Briley Knight.

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We recorded a chat with manager Brooke Knight, but the audio isn’t usable, so Andrew walks you through the Blue Sox weekend in Brisbane—quick hits, turning points, and standout performers—then recaps his conversation with Brooke Knight on injury updates, roster changes and what’s next heading into Round 8.

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Andrew and Brooke break down the split with Adelaide—what worked, what needs tightening, and who’s trending. Brooke provides the latest on injuries and what the roster/rotation looks like over the Christmas period, then we zoom in on a few pivotal moments from the weekend.

From all of us at the Sydney Blue Sox, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season!

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We go game-by-game through the Perth set with Brooke Knight. Thursday opened with a classic duel — Alex Wells and Tucker Smith trading zeros — and even down 3–0, Sydney’s ninth-inning push showed the club’s late-game heartbeat.

Friday belonged to Landon Bourassa: a second straight complete game — this time a 6–0 shutout — pounding the zone (~75% strikes), expanding hitters late, and finishing with eight Ks as he got stronger.

Saturday’s Game 1 turned on Gary Grosjean’s sharp ABL debut and Sydney’s 0-for-11 RISP; we get Brooke’s scouting read and an update on Jagger Beck’s hamstring. The finale was rain-soaked and called in the 6th, so we dig into managing mentality, conversations with Perry Roth and the umpires, and keeping emotions in check.

Plus: lineup tweaks — Jo Stevens to cleanup, Anthony Huezo heating up and more.