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Chapter № 015 1:00:47

Perfect: Sandy Koufax And Vin Scully

Sandy Koufax pitched a perfect game and Vin Scully gave us the perfect broadcast for it. We revisit that special night at Chavez Ravine in September of 1965. …

Chapter № 014 1:03:17

Deadball: When Babe Ruth Saved The Game

In this episode of The Baseball Book Club, we dive into three key terms from Paul Dickson’s The Baseball Dictionary, including a breakdown of the Deadball Era vs. …

Chapter № 013 47:50

He Woulda Hit .400 If Not For Everything

Ring Lardner's Alibi Ike is up for discussion and John will talk with author Charles Holdefer about his short story collection Ivan the Terrible Goes on a Family …

Chapter № 012 1:10:02

Not Enough Mustard: Reggie Jackson and Pete Rose

Closing in on the halfway mark of Posnanski's Top 100 list, John and Leroy talk about the entertaining, (in more ways than one), careers of superstars Pete Rose …

Chapter № 010 56:07

Ernie Banks, Willie McCovey And Baseball Slang

John and Leroy talk about another three baseball terms from The Baseball Dictionary, and they'll take a look at legends Willie McCovey of the Giants and Mr. Cub, …

Chapter № 009 49:24

Three Pitchers: From The Hill To The Hall

John and Leroy talk about three pitchers whose careers not only see them earn a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame, but also reach a height that …

Chapter № 008 42:23

Cornering The Market: Brooks, Frank and Miguel

John and Leroy's discussion of Miguel Cabrera, Frank Thomas and Brooks Robinson highlights each of their contributions to baseball, emphasizing the impact they had on the game which …

Chapter № 007 44:20

The Melting Point: Baseball's Best Meltowns

Stress is a part of life, especially in the 21st century. Baseball is not immune to that. Managers and baseball players alike experience moments where the job can …

Chapter № 006 56:03

The Game Through The Eyes Of Boys

Leroy's Hot Corner is finally back. The first Hot Corner of Season 2 features Josh Wilker's "Cardboard Gods" and guest Mark Braff, author of Sons of Baseball, talks …

Chapter № 005 46:53

Four Stars Earn Their Stripes

Derek Jeter, Robin Yount and Arky Vaughan are three shortstops whose careers meant anchoring their teams as primary figures and now they find themselves as Top 100 players …

Chapter № 004 59:01

Of Curses And Legends: The Cubs Finally Win!

Author Jana Brody will talk with John and Leroy about her book, Sit Behind The Nets. Plus the guys will cover the talents of the legendary Cool Papa …