About Around the Lumber Yard: Official Podcast of The Clinton LumberKings
Around the Lumber Yard is the official podcast of the Clinton LumberKings! Join Andrés Tejeda, the Voice of the LumberKings, and Chris Mickelson, our On-Field Host, as they dive into all things LumberKings baseball. Get behind-the-scenes access, player interviews, game recaps, Prospect League insights, and plenty of clubhouse stories. Whether you're at the ballpark or tuning in from home, we bring the Lumber Yard to you every week during the season!
In part two, of the season finale, Andrés Tejeda and Chris Mickelson chat about the Western Conference Final, announce player awards and say their final thank-you's and goodbyes to end the 2025 season.
The emotions will be felt in this episode, so grab your favorite LumberKings fans and enjoy the final piece of our look Around the Lumber Yard before we close it up for the offseason!
Recorded: August 26, 2025
Location: Clinton, IA
Music: Sport Rock by Soundridemusic
Directed by: Andrés Tejeda
Produced by: Andrés Tejeda
2 Sept 2025
Chopping Up the Year - 2025 Season Finale
In part one, of a two part season finale episode, Andrés Tejeda and Chris Mickelson chat about the final regular season games of 2025 as well as the LumberKings playoff run in the 2025 Prospect League Playoffs.
Andrés and Chris also catch up with 3rd base coach, Trevor Burkhart and two of the three pitchers who participated in the Northwest Division Championship, JC Dermody and Tyler Welch.
From heated rivalries, heart-stopping walk off wins and everything in-between, we hope you will enjoy part one of the season finale Around the Lumber Yard!
Recorded: August 26, 2025
Location: Clinton, IA
Music: Sport Rock by Soundridemusic
Directed by: Andrés Tejeda
Produced by: Andrés Tejeda
28 Jul 2025
Here Comes the Home Stretch!
Welcome to the final regular season episode of Around the Lumber Yard! Your hosts, Andrés Tejeda & Chris Mickelson talk about the 3-4 week for the LumberKings as well as their home for the final 4 games of the regular season before Playoffs begin on August 1st with the Northwest Division Championship.
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp and Burlington Bees are still battling for the final spot in the 2nd half of the Northwest Division for the chance to play the LumberKings in the playoffs.
All this and more on the final regular season episode of Around the Lumber Yard!
Recorded: July 28, 2025Location: Clinton, IAMusic: Sport Rock by SoundridemusicDirected by: Andrés TejedaProduced by: Andrés Tejeda
22 Jul 2025
All-Stars, Rough Road, End of the Line
The 2025 Prospect League season is winding down, and there's a lot to unpack. This week, Andrés and Chris dive into the action with a full recap of the Prospect League All-Star Game — who represented the LumberKings and how they made their mark. Then, the conversation shifts to a challenging 1-3 road trip and what the team needs to bounce back in the final stretch.
We also take a moment to highlight former LumberKings who heard their names called in the 2025 MLB Draft and celebrate the next chapter in their baseball journeys.
With just over a week left in the regular season, the guys look ahead to what's still at stake, who needs to step up, and what fans can expect as the playoff picture starts to take shape.
It’s a relaxed, informative, and fun episode packed with insight, stories, and plenty of LumberKings pride.
Recorded: July 22, 2025
Location: Clinton, IA
Music: Sport Rock by Soundridemusic
Directed by: Andrés Tejeda
Produced by: Andrés Tejeda
7 Jul 2025
Into the All-Star Break
Kannon Wynkoop and Chris Mickelson discuss the LumberKings' successful week and preview the upcoming All-Star game, offering insights into the team's performance and future prospects in this episode.
30 Jun 2025
Welcome to CLINCH-TON!
Voice of the LumberKings Andrés Tejeda and On-Field Host Chris Mickelson celebrate the Clinton LumberKings' division title, naming players of the week and discussing playoff momentum in this episode.
16 Jun 2025
Chopping Away: Undefeated Week and Strong Starts
General Manager Nate Vander Bleek and host Chris Mickelson analyze the Clinton LumberKings' undefeated week, highlighting key player performances and discussing the team's promising start to the season.
11 Jun 2025
BONUS EPISODE: Connor & Russ Giusti Join the Broadcast (June 10, 2025 - Normal CornBelters vs Clinton LumberKings)
Former Clinton LumberKing Connor Giusti and his father Russ Giusti discuss Connor's baseball career and Russ's experience as a father to a D-I athlete in an interview with Andrés Tejeda.
10 Jun 2025
Turning Road Dust Into Sawdust
Andrés Tejeda, Voice of the LumberKings, recaps the LumberKings' resilient 4-2 road trip, highlighting key wins, player performances, and the team's toughness in this solo commentary episode.
2 Jun 2025
Opening Week at the Lumber Yard!
Hosts Andrés Tejeda and Chris Mickelson recap the Clinton LumberKings' opening week, highlighting key games, player interviews with Jaqson Tejada and Brayden Mulkey, and previewing their upcoming road trip.
26 May 2025
Welcome to the Lumber Yard!
Host Andrés Tejeda and Chris Mickelson preview the Clinton LumberKings' 2025 season, discuss returning players and offseason changes, and interview Max Holy about his baseball journey in this debut episode.
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Nate Vander Bleek
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