# Pitch and Moan: A Player's Mindset Headed Into The Postseason With Doug Mientkiewicz

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Podcast: [Baseball Isn’t Boring](https://stenobird.com/podcast/baseball-isn-t-boring-5775747)
Published: 2026-09-18T04:00:00+00:00
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Courtney Finnicum is back with another episode of 'Pitch and Moan,' this time sitting down with former MLB first baseman and Olympic gold medalist Doug Mientkiewicz. It's a perfect time for the two to catch up, with the longtime MLB vet discussing the mindset of a player headed toward the playoffs, behind the scenes stories of his time with the Twins and Red Sox, how winning the gold medal at the 2000 Olympics changed his career for the better, and more!

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