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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 chance of winning the World Series. Yet by blending an old-school brand of baseball with modern analytics, they managed to sneak into the playoffs and put together the most unlikely postseason run in baseball history

When award-winning journalist Dave Jamieson's parents sold his childhood home a few years ago, he rediscovered a prized boyhood possession: his baseball card collection. Now was the time to cash in on the investments of his youth. But all the card shops had closed, and cards were selling for next to nothing online. What had happened?

Sports. Pop Culture. Debates. I like trivia and I like talking and those two things usually get me into arguments. I also have friends and family who also do that so instead of doing that for "free" we will do that here. We'll talk about everything and anything we feel like honestly. @trivialarguments on instagram!

Join 64Analytic's Stephen Schoch as he takes a look behind the scenes, bringing fans closer to some of the best players that found themselves in the transfer portal this offseason. Entering the portal can be a tough decision for any player, heading off into the unknown leaving your current friends and teammates to try to find a better situation for yourself. Theres so much that goes into these players decisions so in this podcast we look to learn more about the thought process that goes into those decisions, and get advice from some of the best in the business on how to maximize their time ...

It's a Yankee Fan podcast, devoted to no nonsense coverage of all your favorite moments. Pinstripe pride from 161st and Jerome Ave to the heart of Manhattan and to your ears.

Hello Angel Fans! This podcast is for you! If you love your Angels as much as I do, you will enjoy this show geared towards diehard fans like me! I will take deep dives into our favorite team, spark meaningful discussions, and hopefully have some of you join me as guests to talk about Angels baseball!

From 1900 to 1919, a host of great players ushered in a century of groundbreaking baseball. Many exceptional diamond icons during this period established single-season modern era records that have acted as a litmus test for players throughout history to try to surpass. The old adage that records are made to be broken isn't necessarily a practical conclusion when it comes to the great players in this book. Some of these records, set over a century ago, still haven't been broken.

Announced by radio broadcaster Ty Tyson, the game on September 20, 1934, is notable for being the oldest known recorded complete game of baseball. It features the New York Yankees beating the Tigers, 11-7, at Navin Field in Detroit. The game featured future Hall-of-Famers Lou Gehrig and Tony Lazzeri for the Yankees, and Charlie Gehringer and Hank Greenberg for the Tigers. Detroit would go on to win the American League pennant, but eventually lose to the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, four games to three.

Have you ever wondered how your favorite Toronto blue Jays players career as a Blue Jays started? If so this is the podcast for you.Each episode will recall the details that went into a random players journey to the Blue Jays and then detail there first game as a JayFor some players it will be a major league debut for others players it will be 15 years into a major league career when they make there debut with the Blue Jays

Embarquez dans la passion du baseball avec Hugo Raiche, Marie-France Castillo et Jacob Lacharité pour toute la couverture des actualités!

El Podcast del mejor baseball en español. Comento a mi manera los resultados de los juegos de Grandes Ligas recién acabados en la noche anterior y hago una previa de los juegos del día. Destaco los equipos y los peloteros que más han brillado y les presento todos los temas de la actaulidad de la MLB en aproximadamente 10 minutos. Si no te quieres perder nada del espectacular mundo de las Mayores. Y a partir de octubre, postemporada MLB y las ligas invernales de béisbol de República Dominicana (LIDOM) y Venezuela (LVBP)

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, fellow owners, and fans nationwide.

This is a comprehensive biography of Pete Rose, one of baseball's most iconic and controversial figures. It covers Rose's life from his humble beginnings in Cincinnati through his record-breaking playing career, including his time with the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies. The biography details Rose's on-field accomplishments, including becoming MLB's all-time hits leader, while also delving into the gambling scandal that led to his lifetime ban from baseball. It explores the complexities of Rose's character, his impact on the sport, and the ongoing debate about his legacy and ...

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....

Coaching youth baseball can be a rewarding, fulfilling, and enjoyable experience for you and the kids. Or it can be a nightmare. This guide is based on one coach's experience, and lessons learned coaching the game. It is an accumulation of ideas - some practical, some philosophical - designed to help you be the best coach you can be. From Coach to Coach, I wish you a successful baseball season!

Pete Rose: The Life and Legacy of Baseball’s All-Time Hits Leader Pete Rose, one of Major League Baseball’s most controversial yet celebrated figures, passed away on September 30, 2024, at his home in Las Vegas. Known as "Charlie Hustle," Rose was the embodiment of determination and relentless drive, achieving more hits than any player in baseball history. Despite his phenomenal success on the field, Rose’s career and reputation were marred by a lifetime ban from baseball due to his involvement in gambling on the sport. His story is one of both unprecedented achievement and tragic ...

The official Seattle Mariners Podcast features programs that take a daily and long-range look at Mariners baseball. Seattle Mariners Baseball: Game highlights, analysis, interviews and previews, hosted Gary Hill. MLB.com Extras: Beat reporters join national correspondents to take a look ahead at the developing story lines latest news.

In Past Time, Tygiel gives us a seat behind home plate, where we catch the ongoing interplay of baseball and American society. We begin in New York in the 1850s, where pre-Civil War nationalism shaped the emergence of a "national pastime." We witness the true birth of modern baseball with the development of its elaborate statistics - the brainchild of English-born reformer, Henry Chadwick. Chadwick, Tygiel writes, created the sport's "historical essence" and even imparted a moral dimension to the game with his concepts of "errors" and "unearned" runs.

When young Ron Blomberg told his friends he wanted to be a Major League Baseball player, they practically laughed him out of town. Jewish kids just did not do that in the late 1950s, with the exception of a rare superstar like Sandy Koufax. Fortunately for Blomberg, his parents were a different story. As long as he was happy, they had no problem with their son growing up to be a doctor or a lawyer or a ballplayer. So, with his parents blessing, he prepared to ride his athletic skills as far as possible.

Before the team headed to Los Angeles in 1957, the Brooklyn Dodgers were one of the most colorful and beloved teams in baseball. In Bums, best-selling author Peter Golenbock has compiled a fascinating oral history of the Ebbets Field heroes with recollections from former players, writers, front-office executives, and faithful fans.