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Midnight Library of Baseball

Midnight Library of Baseball

By: bendavidorlando
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 In the Midnight Library of Baseball, Ben Orlando offers a unique perspective to historic and modern aspects of the game. He does so with no loud music and no jarring sounds. Tune in to discover the untold stories that make baseball so much more than a game.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Baseball & Softball World
Episodes
  • E13: Ed Randall, The Makings of a Broadcaster

    E13: Ed Randall, The Makings of a Broadcaster
    Jan 26 2026

    Before the voice became familiar to millions, Ed Randall was just a New York City kid who was obsessed with baseball. In this episode, I talk with Randall about a story that is both unique and incredible, and also a blueprint for how to become a baseball broadcaster. His life is a tapestry of incredible connections, perseverance, and fantastic moments created by simply being himself. Come along for the ride that is Ed Randall.

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    38 mins
  • E12: When They Vanished

    E12: When They Vanished
    Jan 19 2026

    For years, three voices defined the sound of Yankees baseball. Then one vanished. Then another. And finally, the last walked away. This episode investigates the unanswered questions behind the disappearances of Mel Allen, Red Barber, and Phil Rizzuto, and why their silences lingered longer than their calls.
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    39 mins
  • E11: The Curse of 61

    E11: The Curse of 61
    Jan 10 2026

    Roger Maris broke Babe Ruth’s most sacred record, and baseball never forgave him. Labeled unfairly, burdened by an asterisk, and judged by a narrative that ignored the facts, Maris paid a heavy price for doing something history said couldn’t be done. In this episode, I revisit 1961 and the story baseball got wrong.
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    49 mins
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