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Luis Tiant is one of the most charismatic and accomplished players in Boston Red Sox history - a cigar-chomping maestro who was the heart and soul of Boston's teams in the 1970s. Nobody was a tougher competitor on the diamond, and few were as successful. There may be no more qualified pitcher not yet enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame. In Son of Havana, Tiant puts his huge heart on his sleeve and describes his road from fields strewn with rocks and rubbish in Havana to the pristine lawns of Major League ballparks.

They Bled Blue is the rollicking yarn of the Los Angeles Dodgers' crazy 1981 season, a watershed campaign that cemented the team's place and reputation as fitting thoroughly within the surrounding LA culture. That it culminated in an unlikely World Series win - during a split season demarcated by a strike, no less - is not even the most interesting thing about this team.

Baseball’s most outspoken fireballer brings the high heat—calling out the hacks, cheats, and ridiculous rules that have tarnished the game—and pitches A-plus stuff on how to make baseball pure, fun, and damn near perfect.

General managers and fans alike have pondered this most important of baseball questions. The Moneyball strategy is not the first example of how new ideas and innovative management have transformed the way teams are assembled. Pursuit of Pennants examines and analyzes a number of compelling, winning baseball teams over the past 100-plus years, focusing on their decision making and how they assembled their championship teams.

This is the true story of how organized baseball started, how gambling shaped the game from its earliest days, and how it became our national pastime and our national mirror. Baseball in the Garden of Eden draws on original research to tell how the game evolved from other bat-and-ball games and gradually supplanted them, how the New York game came to dominate other variants, and how gambling and secret professionalism promoted and plagued the game.

Danny Gallagher leads listeners up to that infamous day in October 1981 when Rick Monday of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit a home run off of Montreal Expos pitcher Steve Rogers in the ninth inning, giving the Dodgers a berth in the World Series. Listeners will be taken back to 1976 when a five-year plan for winning the National League championship was set in place by the Expos with the hiring of experienced manager Dick Williams.

Coaching today is more challenging than ever. From tight budgets, long hours, and overzealous parents to the NCAA transfer portal, NIL deals, and social media, today’s coaches are faced with high expectations and little thanks. Too many coaches find themselves burned out, worn down, and wondering if all the stress and pressure is worth it. What if there was another way to stay in the game? What if coaches had a game plan to help them build their program, develop stronger players, and withstand the storms?

The fascinating, true origin story of baseball - how America’s first great sport developed and how it conquered a nation. 

Prince, coauthor of the highly regarded blog of the same name, examines how the life of the franchise mirrors the life of its fans, particularly his own. Unabashedly and unapologetically, Prince stands up for all Mets fans and, by proxy, sports fans everywhere in exploring how we root, why we take it so seriously, and what it all means.

Designed for boys ages 8-12, Inspirational Baseball GOATs Stories brings together over 100 legendary moments, surprising stats, and bite-sized stories that spark excitement. Whether it’s Babe Ruth calling his shot, Jackie Robinson breaking barriers, or Shohei Ohtani making history on both sides of the field, each story inspires kids to dream big, work hard, and believe in themselves. These aren't just highlights from the baseball hall of fame. They're powerful lessons about courage, leadership, and bouncing back from failure—told in a way that’s fast-paced, fun, and easy to follow.

Jays Latest is the Toronto Blue Jays podcast that covers every Blue Jays story, every single day. Jays Latest breaks down Toronto Blue Jays news, MLB trade rumors, injury updates, free agency moves, and Toronto Blue Jays game recaps the moment they happen. Whether it's Blue Jays roster moves, Toronto Blue Jays prospect updates, MLB draft analysis, pitching rotation changes, or post-game breakdowns — no Toronto Blue Jays story gets missed. Daily MLB coverage built for real Blue Jays fans. Part of the Fan Arch Network. Follow now and never miss a Toronto Blue Jays update.

The definitive biography of one of baseball's most enduring and influential characters, from New York Times bestselling author and baseball writer Marty Appel. As a player, Charles Dillon "Casey" Stengel's contemporaries included Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, and Christy Mathewson . . . and he was...

A raw, compelling memoir of baseball, family, fame, addiction, and recovery, by one of the most beloved baseball players of his generation How does it feel to be born with enormous gifts, in a life shadowed by tragedy? What does it mean when the gift that opens the world for us is not enough...

Take yourself out to the ballgame by checking out Coach Cut’s Corner – an inside look at what it takes to build a successful baseball program. You’ll learn more about the training regimens, nutrition plans, and motivation student-athletes must have to get to the next level in addition to how to use available resources and support to balance time and academics. Hosted by LCC Baseball Coach Steve Cutter, hear him hit it out of the park as he talks with coaches, athletes and administrators from around the state and region.

Daddy Ballers is the podcast for parents living the chaos of youth and travel sports. Comedian Vince Carone and youth baseball creator turned Comedian Mark Paul (MPTHREE) talk travel ball, coaches, parents, kids, tournaments, money, sideline drama, and everything that comes with raising young athletes. Funny, opinionated, and painfully relatable, Daddy Ballers says the things sports parents are already thinking.

Authentic and in-depth analysis of UNC sports and all Tar Heel athletics with a focus on UNC football and Carolina basketball. Comprehensive commentary year round with pre-game insights, post-game breakdown and off-season updates brought to you by a North Carolina native and proud UNC alum. Join us for all the highlights and sports news that happen in Chapel Hill and beyond.

Join historian Indy Neidell and his baseball-crazy pal Berns for a deep dive into the waters of baseball history. Loads of stories, stars, stats, oddballs, heroes, and villains from all eras of baseball history brought vividly back to life in a sprawling tapestry to honor our favorite sport. This is really for the baseball nerds out there, those of you who really want to know all about the people and the events that shaped the National Pastime.

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 official podcast home for Just Mets! Featuring our flagship show The Just Mets Podcast, emergency podcasts, live Twitter Spaces, clips from Patreon exclusives & more.

Dating back to the Gas House Gang of the 1930s and up to the club’s most recent World Championship in 2006, being a Cardinal has meant a style of play, a level of dedication, and a pride in being a member of a special group. This newly updated edition of Game of My Life: St. Louis Cardinals exhibits not always the best game of someone’s career, but rather, the moment that stands out the most.