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In this stirring account, award-winning sports writer John Eisenberg brings to life the epic saga of baseball's winningest franchise from 1960 to 1997. In From 33rd Street to Camden Yards, the Orioles' story is told using the voices of the players, managers, coaches, owners, and fans who helped make the Baltimore Orioles a secular religion in the city that calls itself Baseball City USA.

With rare access to the inner sanctum of the New York Yankees, SNY analyst Andy Martino weaves two years of exclusive interviews with general manager Brian Cashman into a revelatory account of never-before-told stories about Derek Jeter, Aaron Judge, Alex Rodriguez, the complex front office, team ownership, and insights into the World Series wins and day-to-day running of the team that fans never get to see.

Few men in sports history have accomplished more than Yogi Berra: three MVP Awards, 21 World Series appearances as a player, coach, and manager, and a plaque in Cooperstown honoring him as arguably the greatest catcher to ever play the position. Off the field, the man often derided for his appearance has become one of the most beloved and enduring sports figures of all time, as well as a successful pitchman and the source of some of the most-repeated expressions in the English language.

Mickey Mantle: a name synonymous with baseball greatness, yet shrouded in mystery. In 7 The Legend, Randall Swearingen, a lifelong fan turned Mantle historian, peels back the myth to reveal the man. Drawing from exclusive teammate stories, this vivid biography uncovers why Mantle was sent to Triple-A in 1951, the true extent of his crippling injuries, and the personal demons he battled off the field. From the roar of Yankee Stadium to the shadows of his conflicted marriage, Mantle’s journey is one of dazzling highs and heart-wrenching lows. Why did opponents name their sons after him?

Throughout the 1890s and Deadball Era, noteworthy events occurred, cementing that period’s place in the annals of baseball history. As a host of supreme ballplayers aided baseball’s growth, scoundrels and roustabouts exuded their influence from the diamond and through outside nefarious endeavors. Sadly, tragic moments also occurred, due to the frailty of human nature.

Welcome to the official podcast of r/Phillies! Inside R Phillies is all about having a home for rational Phillies fans, where we will release episodes at least once a week. We’ll talk about the happenings of the team on and off of the field, theorycraft moves that the team could make in the future, reminisce on the past, and uniquely incorporate our Reddit community by taking listener questions and bringing guests on. I hope you enjoy your time here, and stick around as we build this community!

Each and every interview from all ESPN Wisconsin shows. If you missed your favorite analyst or athlete, you can find them here!

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 name. But as this definitive new biography makes clear, Gehrig’s life was more complicated—and, perhaps, even more heroic—than anyone really knew.

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A deep dive into the misery that is Minnesota sports fandom as told by a non-native and a life long Minnesota sports die hard. MLC will relive sports campaigns by Minnesota teams during the lifetime of devotee Mike Colosimo.

All things baseball. Stats, info, scores and unfiltered conversations. Buckle up as Jack and Tristan take you on a journey with both of them and even some guests. In studio, Zoom, or on location. You don’t want to miss this!

This is where youth baseball gets real, real ugly, and real fun! We cover the home runs, the meltdowns, the balks, the walks, the pickles and everything in between. It’s for parents, coaches, kids, and umpires too… who all live at the ball field (or feel like you do). From throwing helmets and tantrums to using illegal bats and ineligible pitchers, we talk about the good, the bad, and the just plain silly. Topics include dugout drama, overzealous parents, late-night uniform hunts... we’ve lived it, laughed about it, and even cried about it. Charged at the gate to watch your kid play in a...

The Whiz Kids recounts the history of a team that, though hand-built to be champions, fell short—yet remains legendary anyway.

In this groundbreaking book, Keith Law, the ESPN baseball writer and author of the acclaimed Smart Baseball, offers an era-spanning dissection of some of the best and worst decisions in modern baseball, explaining what motivated them, what can be learned from them, and how their legacy has shaped the game....

Mariano Rivera, the man who intimidated thousands of batters merely by opening a bullpen door, began his incredible journey as the son of a poor Panamanian fisherman. When first scouted by the Yankees, he didn't even own his own glove. He thought he might make a good mechanic. When discovered, he had never flown in an airplane, had never heard of Babe Ruth, spoke no English, and couldn't imagine Tampa, the city where he was headed to begin a career that would become one of baseball's most iconic.

Pete Rose played baseball with a singular and headfirst abandon that endeared him to fans and peers, even as it riled others--a figure at once magnetic, beloved and polarizing. Rose has more base hits than anyone in history, yet he is not in the Hall of Fame. Twenty-five years ago he was banished from baseball for gambling, then ruled ineligible for Cooperstown; today, the question "Does Pete Rose belong in the Hall of Fame?" has evolved into perhaps the most provocative in sports, a layered, slippery and ever-relevant moral conundrum.

In this groundbreaking biography, Richard Ben Cramer presents a stunning, often shocking portrait of the hero nobody knew. It is a story that sweeps through the 20th century, bringing light to America's national game, movie stars, mobsters, as well as the birth - and the price - of national celebrity.

huge treasury to delight Red Sox Nation. Founded in 1901, the Boston Red Sox have been making history for over a century. The passion of the players, the tragedy and triumph of the “Bambino’s Curse” - the Boston spirit comes alive in this collection of stories and anecdotes from Fenway Park. Any baseball fan will find this book irresistible.

Diamond In The Desert is your one stop shop for all things Dbacks. Former Diamondback's pitcher Trevor McKenna and content creator Roshocker will be covering the National League champions throughout the year. Listen for the lastest news, scores, and roster updates on your favorite team. Get into the action as there will be daily Trivia to test your Dbacks Fandom. Catch the excitement each week on Diamond In The Desert podcast!

A People's History of Baseball, probes the less well-known but no less meaningful other side of baseball: episodes not involving equality, patriotism, heroism, and virtuous capitalism, but power - how it is obtained, and how it perpetuates itself. Through the growth and development of baseball Nathanson shows that, if only we choose to look for it, we can see the petty power struggles as well as the large and consequential ones that have likewise defined our nation.