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From the author of The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron comes the definitive biography of Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s epic leadoff hitter and base-stealer who also stole America’s heart over nearly five electric decades in the game. Few names in the history of baseball evoke...

Louis "Pete" Rogers Browning was one of the greatest baseball players of the nineteenth century. His skills with the bat made the difficult art of hitting a baseball appear easy. Over his thirteen-year career, he won three batting titles, finished in the top three nine times, and was one of the premodern era's greatest hitters. Browning is recognized as not only the namesake but also the genesis for the famed Louisville Slugger, as the Hillerich & Bradsby Company shaped the first ever custom-made bat based on his instructions.

The Forgotten Marlins: A Tribute to the 1956-1960 Original Miami Marlins brings to life one of the most colorful and flamboyant teams to ever grace the diamonds of minor league baseball. Includes rarely-heard stories about baseball’s Satchel Paige’s years in Miami, including interviews with ballplayers. During their five years of existence, the Marlins featured such prominent personalities as eccentric manager Pepper Martin, free-spirited southpaw pitcher Mickey McDermott, maverick promoter Bill Veeck, and the iconic Hall-of-Famer Satchel Paige.

From the day he first stepped into the Yankee clubhouse, Jim Bouton (1939-2019) was the sports world's deceptive revolutionary. Underneath the crew cut and behind the all-American boy-next-door good looks lurked a maverick with a signature style. Whether it was his frank talk about player salaries and mistreatment by management, his passionate advocacy of progressive politics, or his efforts to convince the United States to boycott the 1968 Olympics, Bouton confronted the conservative sports world and compelled it to catch up with a rapidly changing American society.

Few men in sports history have accomplished more than Yogi Berra: three MVP Awards, 21 World Series appearances as a player, coach, and manager, and a plaque in Cooperstown honoring him as arguably the greatest catcher to ever play the position. Off the field, the man often derided for his appearance has become one of the most beloved and enduring sports figures of all time, as well as a successful pitchman and the source of some of the most-repeated expressions in the English language.

The relaunch of The Grand Slam Podcast. Now, The Walk-Off Grand Slam Podcast. Talking baseball in my own unique way. Topics from the present as well as the past. Hosted by Moneymaker Chris.

In Pastime Lost David Block unearths baseball’s buried history and brings it back to life, illustrating how English baseball was embraced by all sectors of English society and exploring some of the personalities, such as Jane Austen and King George III, who played the game in their childhoods. While rigorously documenting his sources, Block also brings a light touch to his story, inviting us to follow him on some of the adventures that led to his most important discoveries.

Catapulted into American consciousness during the summer of 1976, “The Bird: The Spirit of ’76” tells the story of the late Mark “The Bird” Fidrych, a talented and eccentric pitcher for the Detroit Tigers who beats long odds to make the team and becomes American League Rookie of the Year. He is a national crossover cultural phenomenon, hanging out with Elton John, Frank Sinatra and other luminaries. Fifty years after his magical season, former Sentinel & Enterprise reporter Andy Baron shares never-before-told stories revealing how Fidrych overcame early childhood challenges and left ...

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We talk about the happenings of the American League Central

Welcome to Hit It with the Hips, the podcast where baseball meets family, fantasy, and all the dreams in between. We're an LA-based couple on a mission to visit all 30 MLB stadiums, bringing our passion for the game—and each other—straight to your earbuds. Whether it's the crack of the bat, the excitement of dynasty leagues, or the thrill of fantasy baseball, we’ve got the takes, stats, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.We know that baseball isn’t just a sport; it’s a journey. Along the way, we’ll share our insights, dive deep into the world of fantasy leagues, and maybe ...

A brand new weekly no holds show featuring former 1986 World Champion NY Mets iconic 2nd baseman Wally Backman. Throughout the years Wally has become one of the most beloved members of that magical team that won 108 regular season games, and went on to beat the Astros in the NL Championship series and beat the AL Champion Boston Red Sox in 7 games to win the world championship. Wally went on to become a long time minor league manager for the Mets, and later managed in Mexico, and for the independent Long Island Ducks. Long time sports and talk radio personality Bruce Jacobs (a lifelong Mets ...

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Cubs ace pitcher, Justin Steele, teams up with Marty Mush to give you an inside look what it's like being a star pitcher in the MLB and discuss everything baseball.

Catch every pitch, every hit, every home run, with the San Antonio Missions! Listen to the games live on Country Legends KKYX, but if you miss one, we've got you covered right here!

¡Bienvenidos a "El Home Run"! El podcast en español donde exploramos el emocionante mundo del béisbol. Si eres un apasionado del deporte rey de los diamantes, este es el lugar ideal para ti. En "El Home Run" te llevaremos detrás de escena para descubrir las historias fascinantes de los jugadores, los momentos épicos en la historia del béisbol y los análisis profundos de los equipos y estrategias. Desde las jugadas más espectaculares hasta las curiosidades más intrigantes, nos sumergiremos en el universo del béisbol con pasión y conocimiento. Cada episodio contará con invitados ...

Podcast Italiano sulla Major League Baseball americano , con alla voce il vostro fantastico Mr.Block.

We are an unofficial podcast covering the Boston Red Sox. It's hosted by The Ritt & DC Derek Cartwright. You can find us on on all major platforms with this link https://linktr.ee/thepeskypodcast So please check us out leave a comment and hit us up.