The Inside Edge, hosted by former MLB Groundskeeper Paul Zwaska, is your go-to podcast for keeping ballparks at their best. Whether you’re maintaining a Little League field, a high school diamond, or a local rec park, we’re here to help you create safer, more playable infields. Tune in for expert advice, hands-on tips, and conversations that give you The Inside Edge on ballfield maintenance. Brought to you by DuraEdge.
Inside Edge: The Groundskeeper’s Playbook
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The Inside Edge, hosted by former MLB Groundskeeper Paul Zwaska, is your go-to podcast for keeping ballparks at their best. Whether you’re maintaining a Little League field, a high school diamond, or a local rec park, we’re here to help you create safer, more playable infields. Tune in for expert advice, hands-on tips, and conversations that give you The Inside Edge on ballfield maintenance. Brought to you by DuraEdge.
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Recent Episodes
June 18, 2026
What Groundskeepers Really Think About Turf vs Grass | Inside Edge S2E3
Former MLB groundskeeper Paul Zwaska visits the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina, to explore one of the biggest debates in sports field management: natural grass vs. artificial turf. As more facilities consider synthetic surfaces, Paul takes a walk through one of the premier baseball complexes in the country to discuss the advantages, challenges, and tradeoffs of both natural and artificial fields. Artificial turf has come a long way, but in this episode we discuss our concerns about cost, playability, and temperature. Dirt doesn't do that. If you want to learn more about DuraEdge or start your infield renovation project, reach out to us here: https://duraedge.com/contact-us-social/ #Baseball #Groundskeeping #NaturalGrass #ArtificialTurf #USABaseball Ballfields
April 13, 2026
How Top Baseball Programs Are Raising Money for Their Facilities | Inside Edge S2E2
In this episode of The Inside Edge, former MLB groundskeeper Paul Zwaska breaks down how he approached fundraising while managing a Little League complex. From building relationships in the community to finding creative ways to bring in funding, Paul walks through the decisions, challenges, and lessons that helped support the facility over time. If you’re responsible for a field and trying to figure out how to fund improvements, this is a practical look at what it really takes. Get the guide here: https://issuu.com/duraedge_products/docs/de-fundraising-ebook Little League grants: https://www.littleleague.org/grant-resources/ If you have questions, reach out to us at insideedge@duraedge.com
March 5, 2026
Ballfield Season Opening Checklist | Inside Edge S2E1
Is your ballfield ready for the season? In this episode of The Inside Edge, former big league groundskeepers Paul Zwaska and Tom Burns sit down for a deep dive into spring sports field maintenance everything high school, middle school, and recreational field managers need to know before the first game. From managing frost heave on home plates and mounds to building a complete spring opening checklist, Tom shares the hard-won secrets that separate sharp-looking, safe fields from problem-prone ones. Whether you're dealing with winter damage, weed pressure, or irrigation startup after a long off-season, this episode covers the full picture of spring field prep — including spring opening checklists, frost and snow impacts on infields and mounds, fencing and padding inspection, infield skin restoration, crabgrass prevention timing, pre-emergent application, edging, top dressing, low spot identification, drag work, irrigation startup, mowing height recommendations, and seeding considerations. Whether you're a volunteer groundskeeper at a local Little League complex or a dedicated sports turf manager overseeing multiple high school fields, Tom and Paul's practical, experience-backed advice will help you optimize your spring routine, improve field safety, and take real pride in the fields you maintain. Season Opening Checklist: https://duraedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DE-Checklist-spring.pdf
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