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An inside look at the 2017 Houston Astros championship season, focusing on the epic seven-game World Series, the front office decisions that built a winning team, and the resilience of the city in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. On November 1, 2017, the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles...

Written to help student-athletes navigate through the entire process—long before you even try to get recruited—this guide supplements your understanding of the different divisions you can play in, from the NCAA to JUCO to NAIA.

The remarkable story of the 2019 World Series champion Washington Nationals told by the Washington Post writer who followed the team most closely. By May 2019, the Washington Nationals—owners of baseball’s oldest roster—had one of the worst records in the majors and just a 1.5 percent...

For the modern major-league team, player evaluation is a complex, multipronged, high-tech pursuit. But far from becoming obsolete in this environment - as Michael Lewis' Moneyball once forecast - the role of the scout in today's game has evolved and even expanded. Rather than being the antithesis of a data-driven approach, scouting now represents an essential analytical component in a team's arsenal. Future Value is a thorough dive into the world of the contemporary scout - a world with its own language, methods, metrics, and madness.

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.

Satchel Paige was 42 years old when he became the first Black pitcher in the American League in 1948. Although the oldest rookie around, he was already a legend. For 22 years, beginning in 1926, Paige dazzled throngs with his performance in the Negro Baseball Leagues. Then he outlasted everyone by playing professional baseball, in and out of the majors, until 1965.

Take a rollicking tour through the sports world of 1996, when debuts, comebacks, movies, and pop culture crossover changed the sports landscape forever. From college to the Olympics to the pros; from the NBA to golf, tennis, and boxing, 1996 was home to athletes and teams who were among the best marketed, most beloved, colorful, and greatest in history. Sportswriter and author Jon Finkel uncovers the stories behind the stories while interviewing a who's who of '96ers to reveal in thrilling detail how their collective influence on sports and pop culture still resonates to this day.

The phrase "Not Gambling Advice" originated on Tik Tok, where Peter Appel made this daily best bets for the slate of MLB games. Due to the growing need for "not gambling advice" in baseball and football, Peter will deliver MLB & NFL Best Bets seven days a week on justbaseball.com, and record his thoughts Monday through Friday on this podcast. Use Code "JustBaseball" for Deposit Match on Prize Picks

Stay on top of everything New York Mets with Mets Daily, the essential podcast for Mets fans hosted by veteran broadcaster and Mets insider Jake Brown. Proudly part of the Fan Arch Network, Mets Daily delivers daily episodes packed with the latest Mets news, trade rumors, game recaps, player analysis, and exclusive interviews. With over a decade covering the Mets, Jake Brown brings expert insights, lively discussions, and all the updates you need to stay connected to the Amazins all season long. Subscribe now for your daily dose of New York Mets coverage—only on Mets Daily.

A retired teacher librarian joins forces with a funeral director/embalmer to produce classic baseball games, creating vintage broadcasts featuring legendary teams from yesteryear. What happens when Sandy Koufax stares down Lou Gehrig? Will Jackie Robinson be able to steal second off Johnny Bench? Who comes out on top when the '54 Giants square off against the '69 Mets? To find out, sit back and enjoy. Now, let's play ball!

Twenty-four heart-warming, mind-boggling, and history-defining short stories of moments and players—go on a journey through the exciting and emotional world of baseball.

A New York Times bestseller. Foreword by Doris Kearns Goodwin The longtime Commissioner of Major League Baseball provides an unprecedented look inside professional baseball today, focusing on how he helped bring the game into the modern age and revealing his interactions with players, managers...

THE TIGER WORE SPIKES—An Informal Biography of Ty Cobb, Baseball's Greatest Player

Broadcasting veteran John Rayburn presents a historic reenactment of the classic 1956 World Series championship games between the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers. Don Larsen’s perfect game, the only in World Series history, was in Game 5, Monday, October 8, 1956. This was the final Series for the Dodgers while still in Brooklyn. Their next Series appearance came after moving to Los Angeles. The Dodgers scored only one run in the final 28 innings of the Series. Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra each hit three home runs for the Yankees.

Baseless is for the girls, the casuals, the sports-curious, and anyone who wants to be in the know about baseball without needing a spreadsheet. We're here for Jays chat, sports side plots, the hottest of players and the coldest of takes, concession snack rankings, and whatever else belongs in the group chat. Basically: sports news for the group chat.

GET IT DONE LEAGUE is a weekly baseball show hosted by former MLB All-Stars Josh Donaldson and Russell Martin, alongside veteran broadcaster Arash Madani. Inspired by Donaldson’s iconic “get it done” moment, the show reflects the mindset of elite players; direct, unfiltered and a commitment to give it their all, every single time.

Have you ever been interested in or unaware of the World Baseball Classic? Do you find yourself wondering what teams and players are involved? Are you looking for more information and explanations on what’s happening that speaks directly to all baseball fans? Talking WBC is the weekly podcast that dives deep into the happenings and scores of what's going on around the world in the WBC. Hosted by PJ Recker, we explore team rosters, schedules, and stats, bringing you immediate information with an entertaining twist of humor. Whether you're a casual baseball fan or a die-hard ball-knower, ...

Black Baseball Media’s The Recess Podcast Series is a captivating and engaging podcast that focuses on a wide range of topics related to the world of black baseball. With insightful commentary, interviews with experts and players, and discussions on the latest news and trends in the sport, this podcast provides a unique and informative look into the dynamic landscape of black baseball. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual observer, The Recess Podcast Series is sure to provide you with valuable insights and entertaining content that will keep you coming back for more. Tune in and join ...

Looking for news, updates and inside stories about the four full-season Minor League affiliates of the Chicago Cubs? Minor Details is the podcast for you! Each month, Iowa Cubs broadcaster Jason Kempf will be joined by the broadcasters in Knoxville (Richie Juliano), South Bend (Brendan King) and Myrtle Beach (Luke Moehle) to chat about the previous month of games and get fans set for what is coming up.

Welcome to "Rice on the Mics", where sports talk comes with no script, no filter, and just the right amount of chaos. Hosted by Ian Rice, this is the spot for real fans who love the game but aren’t afraid to call out the bad takes, blown calls, and overpaid benchwarmers. Whether it's a legendary performance, a brutal choke job, or your fantasy team crashing and burning, we’re here to break it down like it’s last call at the bar. No corporate PR spin, no forced debates—just unfiltered sports talk with passion, personality, and maybe a little trash talk along the way. If you’re looking...