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Chapter № 025 1:00:13

Randy Johnson, Newt Allen & Baseball Terminology

A packed episode with multiple guests and talks about The Big Unit, Randy Johnson as well as Negro League's star Newt Allen. Plus we get back into Paul …

Chapter № 024 46:52

The Criminally Underrated Eddie Collins

Author Dennis Gaub joins us to talk about his biographical book on 1960s Baltimore Orioles pitcher Dave McNally. John and Leroy will also discuss the greatness of second …

Chapter № 023 49:32

Johnny Bench

This week we have Steve Skapyak on with us to talk about his project Sooperstown. Plus we'll take a look at perhaps the greatest catcher in Major League …

Chapter № 022 44:45

Big Ron Luciano

Author Jim Leeke joins us this week to discuss his biography Big Loosh, which explores the life of Ron Luciano, the larger-than-life umpire known for his wild personality, …

Chapter № 021 52:40

Baseball In The Roaring 20s

On this episode we discuss the great and underappreciated Mel Ott, plus Leroy will talk with guest, author Thomas Wolf, who wrote Baseball In The Roaring Twenties. [email protected]

Chapter № 020 49:43

The Call That Made The Moment

The moment was big, the call was just as big. The 1988 World Series featured a Game 1 walk off home run by Kirk Gibson and Jack Buck's …

Chapter № 019 1:01:07

Was Ford Frick Good For Baseball?

In this episode of The Baseball Book Club, we throw some heat with Chapter 2 of Tyler Kepner's K: A History of Baseball in 10 Pitches, exploring how …

Chapter № 018 48:28

Is Jimmie Foxx Underrated?

The Baseball Book Club welcomes author Armand Rosamilia to discuss A View From My Seat, his behind-the-scenes look at the 2019 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp season. Through the eyes …

Chapter № 017 43:21

The Whiz Kids: Baseball's Forgotten Pennant Winner

The 1950 Philadelphia Phillies weren't supposed to win the National League pennant. Yet behind a young, energetic roster that became known as the Whiz Kids, they shocked baseball …

Chapter № 016 56:23

1986 World Series Rewind

Author Tim Newby will be our guest as he talks about his book on slugger Pete Browning. And the World Series Rewind concludes with the 1986 World Series …

Chapter № 015 52:20

We Are Family & One Mighty Strikeout

The World Series Rewind continues as we travel back to the unforgettable 1979 Fall Classic, where the "We Are Family" Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a 3-1 deficit to …

Chapter № 014 55:57

The 1962 World Series & The 1978 Season

Author David Krell will join us to talk with Leroy about his fascinating book, 1978: Baseball & America In The Disco Era. And The World Series Rewind mini-series …