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This episode takes you inside an incredible baseball journey, from the birth of To The Majors to the relentless pursuit of an MLB career. Cody opens up about committing fully to baseball, the role of failure, being told to leave school, and ultimately getting drafted by Cleveland. From grinding through the minors to his first MLB call-up, he shares the setbacks, breakthroughs, and determination that helped him carve out his own path. He reflects on his permanent arrival in the majors, his first game, Terry Francona’s impact, and his first postseason experience. The conversation continues through John Axford, Toronto, the World Series, the infamous rain delay, the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, and signing with the Angels.
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"Cody Allen | Told He Wasn't Good Enough, Making the MLB & the 2016 World Series" is an episode of To the Majors. Runtime 2 hr 51 min. Published September 15, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.