The Career Adjustments Behind Kris Bubic’s All-Star Season (Ep. 76)

The Career Adjustments Behind Kris Bubic’s All-Star Season (Ep. 76)

February 16, 2026 · 26 min · Season 1 · Episode 76

About this episode

Kris Bubic discusses his preparation and adjustments leading to his All-Star season.

On Episode 76 of the Playoff Push Podcast, Jack Dobbins is joined by 2025 MLB All-Star Kris Bubic as pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Bubic explains the significance of that early reporting period and how preparation differs from the rest of the roster. Now fully healthy with no restrictions, Bubic discusses his offseason focus, how his routine evolves throughout the year, and the adjustments that fueled his leap in performance. He also reflects on his time at Stanford alongside Nico Hoerner and Kyle Stowers, the impact of Archbishop Mitty High School on his development, and conversations with many of his teammates about representing their countries in the World Baseball Classic. Follow the show on Instagram @playoffpushpod, TikTok @playoffpushpod, and subscribe on YouTube at Playoff Push Podcast. If you’re enjoying the interviews, leave a rating and share the episode, it helps the podcast grow.

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Host: Jack Dobbins

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