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Welcome to Digging Deep, an Ortiz2 podcast with former Major League All-Star Russ Ortiz and columnist Jesus Ortiz. We’ll take you behind the scenes with athletes and sports writers to learn how they approach their jobs and what obstacles they’ve overcome on their journeys.

Former All-Star Morgan Ensberg discussed life, analytics and challenges

Author Andrew Maraniss discusses his latest book, “Singled Out.”

Brent Strom prepares for retirement, discusses approach, career

Adrián González keeps busy with business with eye on Olympics

John Smoltz talks about golf, his career, pitching and Hall of Fame

Kelli Masters ignored doubts to become top football agent

Hamilton actor Miguel Cervantes has many roles

Russ Ortiz and Jesus Ortiz go behind the scenes with sports figures, journalists

Brilliant James Wagner Shines at New York Times

Billy Wagner never let others define him