Major League Baseball today announced the Season 3 premiere of “The 6-1-1” podcast, featuring a new partnership with FanDuel as the series’ presenting sponsor. Hosted by Phillies legends and World Series Champions Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard, Season 3 follows a record-breaking year of multi-platform growth with the show generating over 12 million Instagram views, 100,000 YouTube views, and reaching 45,000+ unique listeners.
Continuing its signature format, “The 6-1-1” podcast brings Jimmy and Ryan together for candid, in-depth conversations at the intersection of sports, business, and entertainment, further cementing the podcast as a premier destination for culturally relevant conversations beyond the baseball diamond.
The first episode of Season 3 is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Following a successful 20 episodes in 2025, the former teammates will look to build on their massive momentum by doubling their output to 40 episodes in 2026, with new episodes releasing every Thursday.
Content from the podcast will be widely accessible across Instagram, X, TikTok, a standalone YouTube channel and MLB’s digital platforms. Notable guests from Season 2 included Founder/CEO of Fanatics Michael Rubin, CEO of McLaren Racing Zak Brown, Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez, Co-Founder/CEO of Boardroom Rich Kleiman and nine-time All-Star and three-time World Series Champion Freddie Freeman.
“We’ve seen amazing growth with the show, and we’re thrilled to welcome FanDuel as our presenting sponsor which is a huge milestone for us,” said Jimmy Rollins, co-host of The 6-1-1 Podcast. “I look forward to another year of bringing our fans amazing conversations, as this is shaping up to be our biggest season yet.”
“Jimmy and I always had a great time on the field together, and that chemistry has translated seamlessly into the content space,” added co-host Ryan Howard. “We’ve had some incredible guests join us and we can’t wait to share new and exciting stories with our fans and expand our community with FanDuel as one of our partners.”
Looking ahead, Season 3 promises even more exclusive conversations with individuals in sports, business, and entertainment, including stars like Lawrence Butler, Denzel Clarke, Corbin Carroll, and Pete Crow-Armstrong. Produced by Major League Baseball, the podcast offers listeners candid stories, unique insights, and behind-the-scenes perspectives that go beyond the game.