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It may be America's game, but no one seems to know how or when baseball really started. Theories abound, myths proliferate, but reliable information has been in short supply - until now, when Baseball before We Knew It brings fresh new evidence of baseball's origins into play. David Block looks into the early history of the game and of the 150-year-old debate about its beginnings.

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.

The best stories about one of baseball's most colorful teams - updated to include their recent glory years. Since 1883, the Philadelphia Phillies have been up, down, and all around. Most recently, thanks to Charlie Manuel, the Phillies have become a National League powerhouse, with four NL East titles, two pennants and the 2008 World Series championship to show for it. In Tales from the Philadelphia Phillies Dugout Rich Westcott takes listeners behind the scenes into the glorious, quirky, and victorious stories that make this team the legend it is.

An intimate portrait of a tortured player, this biography culls interviews, letters, and the personal account of baseball legend Willie Mays Aikens. Touted from a young age as the next Reggie Jackson, Aikens' promising career quickly turned disastrous when he fell into drug abuse and was ultimately sentenced to the longest prison sentence ever given to a professional athlete in a drug case.

Due to his achievements as a player and manager, as well as his sterling character, Gil Hodges deserves to be in the Hall of Fame more than any other player. A towering figure during the Golden Era of the 1950s, Hodges was the Brooklyn Dodgers’ powerful first baseman who, alongside Jackie Robinson, helped drive his team to six pennants and a thrilling World Series victory in 1955.

One Last Strike by legendary baseball manager Tony La Russa is a thrilling sports comeback story. La Russa, the winner of four Manager of the Year awards—who led his teams to six Pennant wins and three World Series crowns—chronicles one of the most exciting end-of-season runs in baseball...

A straightforward yet inspiring story of what it took to be the first man of color to break into the white world of professional sports. Jackie Robinson's story is more than a telling of his tremendous talent; it is also a recollection that showcases his tenacious spirit, bravery and the courage of his ideals.

The New York Yankees have won 27 world championships and 40 American League pennants, both world records. Their pinstripe swag is a symbol of "making it" across the globe. Yet some 25 years ago, from 1989 to 1992, the Yankees were a pitiful team at the bottom of the standings, sitting on a 14-year World Series drought and a 35 percent drop in attendance. To make the statistics worse, their mercurial, bombastic owner was banned from baseball. But out of these ashes emerged the modern Yankees dynasty, a juggernaut built on the sly, a brilliant mix of personalities, talent, and ambition.

With his irreverant personality, laid-back approach, and penchant for the unexpected, Joe Maddon is a singular presence among Major League Baseball managers. Whether he's bringing clowns and live bear cubs to spring training or leading the Chicago Cubs to their first World Series victory in 108 years, Maddon is always one to watch. In Try Not to Suck, ESPN's Jesse Rogers and MLB.com's Bill Chastain fully explore Maddon's life and career, delving behind the scenes and dissecting that mystique which makes Maddon so popular with players and analysts alike.

For 36 years, Jerry Howarth ushered in eternal hope each spring and thrived in the drive of each fall as the voice of the Toronto Blue Jays. In 1982, the lifelong avid sports fan joined Tom Cheek as full-time play-by-play radio announcer for the Blue Jays, and for the next 23 years, “Tom and Jerry” were the voices of the franchise. Jerry became part of the fabric of a nation and a team, covering historic moments like the rise of the Blue Jays through the 1980s that culminated in back-to-back World Series Championships in 1992 and 1993.

The definitive account of the life and tragic death of baseball legend Lou Gehrig. Lou Gehrig was a baseball legend—the Iron Horse, the stoic New York Yankee who was the greatest first baseman in history, a man whose consecutive-games streak was ended by a horrible disease that now bears his...

Hosted by Corey with the Story, Washington Nationals News Today delivers daily coverage of the Washington Nationals with fast, focused updates on game results, player performances, injuries, trades, and key storylines. From regular season matchups to playoff pushes, the show keeps fans locked in on everything happening in Washington. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including standout performances, roster updates, and season trends—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Washington Nationals News Today is built for fans who ...

Hosted by Corey with the Story, Tampa Bay Rays News Today delivers daily coverage of the Tampa Bay Rays with fast, focused updates on game results, player performances, injuries, trades, and key storylines. From regular season matchups to playoff pushes, the show keeps fans locked in on everything happening in Tampa Bay. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including standout performances, roster updates, and season trends—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Tampa Bay Rays News Today is built for fans who want reliable Rays ...

Hosted by Corey with the Story, Texas Rangers News Today delivers daily coverage of the Texas Rangers with fast, focused updates on game results, player performances, injuries, trades, and key storylines. From regular season matchups to playoff runs, the show keeps fans locked in on everything happening in Texas. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including standout performances, roster updates, and season trends—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Texas Rangers News Today is built for fans who want reliable Rangers coverage ...

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ChipsCast is a baseball-driven podcast focused on the stories, emotions, culture, and people behind the game. Through authentic conversations, humor, competition, and community engagement, ChipsCast explores how baseball shapes lives both on and off the field.This is the place where baseball truth gets said out loud, helping players, parents, and coaches grow with more clarity, confidence, and perspective. From recruiting realities and player development to mindset, pressure, parenting, and the emotional side of the game, ChipsCast creates honest conversations that most people are thinking but...

Hosted by Corey with the Story, St. Louis Cardinals News Today delivers daily coverage of the St. Louis Cardinals with fast, focused updates on game results, player performances, injuries, trades, and key storylines. From regular season action to playoff contention, the show keeps fans informed on everything happening in St. Louis. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including standout performances, roster updates, and season trends—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, St. Louis Cardinals News Today is built for fans who want ...

Hosted by Corey with the Story, San Francisco Giants News Today delivers daily coverage of the San Francisco Giants with fast, focused updates on game results, player performances, injuries, trades, and key storylines. From regular season matchups to playoff pushes, the show keeps fans locked in on everything happening in San Francisco. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including standout performances, roster updates, and season trends—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, San Francisco Giants News Today is built for fans who ...

Diamonds & Dugouts is a storytelling podcast that explores the heart, history, and humanity of Minor League Baseball. Hosted by Cory Sharpless, the show dives into the ballparks, communities, and people who make the minors more than a stepping stone — they make it a home. Through conversations with players, front office leaders, longtime fans, and the voices who shaped each town’s baseball identity, Diamonds & Dugouts preserves the stories that too often go untold. It’s a celebration of culture, connection, and the enduring magic found between the foul lines.

Hosted by Corey with the Story, Philadelphia Phillies News Today delivers daily coverage of the Philadelphia Phillies with fast, focused updates on game results, player performances, trades, injuries, and key storylines. From NL East battles to playoff pushes, the show keeps fans locked in on everything happening in Philadelphia baseball. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including standout performances, lineup changes, and season trends—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Philadelphia Phillies News Today is built for fans ...