Newsmakers

As a player, John Smoltz was one of the most feared pitchers when on the mound. After his retirement and enshrinement into the Baseball Hall of Fame, his passion for the game hasn't slowed down. MLB.com's Bill Ladson caught up with the MLB Network personality to discuss his transition from player to analyst as well as his thoughts on the 2016 World Series and what to expect during the 2017 MLB season.