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Baseball has been defaced and consumed by corporate America. As Moneyball-thinking and Ivy League graduates grabbed hold of the sport, the Astros set out to build a cost-efficient winning machine on the principles of the outside business world, squeezing every dollar out of every transaction, player and employee. In less than a decade, Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow helped revolutionize the game and create an environment that led to one of the worst cheating scandals in baseball history, a Shakespearean tragedy of innovation and failed change management.

Everything Happens in Chillicothe is an authentic, behind-the-scenes look at the lowest rung of professional baseball, and a biography of Max McLeary, the one-eyed umpire and a most intriguing individual. Author Mike Shannon spent the 2000 Frontier League season attending games with McLeary and gives his account of the season here. The audiobook speaks volumes about umpiring as a profession, relationships (particularly between Max and his estranged son, a minor league player.

Step up to the plate with 'Full Count - Everything Baseball,' your ultimate source for all things baseball! Whether you're a die-hard fan, a player chasing the dream, or just love the sound of the crack of the bat, we’ve got you covered. From MLB news, analysis and historic highlights to youth development, coaching tips, and insider interviews, we explore every aspect of the game. Join us each week as we break down the stats, share expert insights, and celebrate the sport that unites us all.

Combining expert baseball knowledge with first-hand accounts from Major League Baseball players, Who’s on First? explains how to succeed and find fulfillment in the baseball journey both on and off the diamond.

Listen in to a fun and laid-back sports talk show! Kurtis, Bryson, and Cameron discuss everything involving a ball! Want to join in on a show? Have a question for us to discuss? If any contact is needed, email us: WeTalkBalls@gmail.com Follow us on social media! Instagram: WTBallsPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wetalkballs

Hodge, Josh and Misti have a blast talking sports. The "life and in between" topics are what brings everyone together.

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.