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The Kansas City Monarchs, the Chicago American Giants, the St. Louis Stars, the Birmingham Black Barons, the Homestead Grays, and the Indianapolis Clowns; for over 50 years, they were the Yankees, Cardinals, and Red Sox of black baseball in America. And for over a decade beginning in the late 1940s, umpire Bob Motley called balls and strikes for many of their games, working alongside such legends as Satchel Paige, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, and Willie Mays.

When Sports Illustrated was launched in 1954, baseball was, indisputable, the national pastime, its stars America's epic heroes, its rivalries the era's mythology. As baseballs fortunes rose and fell over the next 50 years - and then rose again to new heights, drawing more than 65 million fans to ballparks in 2004 - the game never failed to produce great drama and inspired storytelling.

Historian John Ferling delves into baseball in the fascinating dozen years following World War II, when baseball ruled as the national pastime, and the names of the game's principal stars were known even by those who weren't fans of the sport. Major league baseball integration in 1947 also...

The Athletic’s Spencer Nusbaum and Eric Shellhouse (The Bat Boys) join forces to launch District Territory: A Washington Nationals podcast. Hear unique insight and unfiltered Nats analysis all year long. They’re looking for a “Curly W” each episode! Subscribe on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! Part of the Foul Territory Network.

The Crow’s Nest Nine – Unfiltered Pittsburgh Pirates Talk from High Above the Action From the Crow’s Nest, high above the buzz at PNC Park, The Crow’s Nest Nine delivers straight-from-the-stands Pittsburgh Pirates commentary with zero corporate filter and maximum fan passion. If you’re a die-hard Bucs supporter who bleeds black and gold, tired of the same safe takes, this is your new home for honest breakdowns, bold predictions, and real talk on everything happening with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026 and beyond. Hosted by a local Pirates fan, each episode climbs into the Crow’s ...

Hosted by Neil and Amy, 'Til Dodgers Do Us Part" is a podcast that explores the intersection of "I Do" and "Dodger Blue." Each week, they discuss the state of the team, upcoming opponents, and the grind of the MLB season. Beyond the field, Neil and Amy explore the unique dynamics of how a sports obsession can impact a relationship—proving that while they share a love for the team, they don't always share the same opinions. New episodes drop every Friday throughout the season (and postseason). Til Dodgers Do Us Part is production of Loge Level Media.

As Steve Jobs once observed, people often don't know what they want until you show it to them. Sacred Grounds Now, we are certainly not comparing ourselves to Steve Jobs (that would be absolutely ridiculous), but we ARE saying that Sacred Grounds featuring Robby and Uncle Paulie covers a part of baseball that you never knew you wanted to hear - the story behind the story.....and then some! In Sacred Grounds, the book, you'll hear firsthand accounts from people connected to some of baseball's most unforgettable moments. There's Mike Bacsik, who embraced his place in history after giving up ...

Raus aus der sportlichen Nische, rein in die Kultur – das ist „Base on Balls“, der Podcast von Innings. Baseball ist in Deutschland mehr als ein unterschätzter Sport. Es ist ein globales Kulturphänomen – sichtbar auf den Straßen, in Musikvideos, auf Runways und in Communities. Doch während Caps und Jerseys längst Teil des Alltags sind, bleiben die Geschichten dahinter oft unsichtbar. Baseball wirkt wie ein Code, den viele tragen, aber nur wenige wirklich lesen können. „Base on Balls“ macht diesen Code zugänglich. Fußballprofi & Baseball-Experte Julian Pollersbeck und Niko ...

National MLB Insider Russell Dorsey gives his weekly thoughts and perspective about a variety of topics in Major League Baseball. Follow Russ on Twitter/X @Russ_Dorsey1 and @Russ_Dorsey on Instagram and TikTok.

The Athletic’s Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce connect to launch Twin Cities Territory: A Minnesota Twins podcast. The duo shares authentic insight and in-depth analysis covering the Twins all season long. Subscribe on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! Part of the Foul Territory Network.

Four friends, one shared obsession, way too many opinions, and a love for college baseball in Michigan. We break down the programs you know, the players you should know, and give some well-deserved love to the schools that don’t always get headlines.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Winner of the CASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of the Year “An instant sports classic.” —New York Post * “Stellar.” —The Wall Street Journal * “A true masterwork…880 pages of sheer baseball bliss.” —BookPage (starred review) * “This is a...

Baseball continues to be a popular game both as a spectator sport and as a pastime. Baseball for Dummies is for baseball fans at all levels, from players and coaches to spectators who love the game. Baseball Hall of Fame player Joe Morgan explains baseball with remarkable insight, using down-to-earth language so everyone from the casual observer to the die-hard fan can gain a fuller appreciation of the sport.

From the unapologetic bad boy of professional golf comes a rip-roaring account of his rollercoaster life and career From his battles with alcoholism and gambling addiction to marital problems (his fourth and current wife is facing money-laundering charges) and a highly publicized breakdown...

When Ball Four was published in 1970, it created a firestorm. Bouton was called a Judas, a Benedict Arnold and a “social leper” for having violated the “sanctity of the clubhouse.” Baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn tried to force Bouton to sign a statement saying the book wasn’t true. Ballplayers, most of whom hadn’t read it, denounced the book. It was even banned by a few libraries. Almost everyone else, however, loved Ball Four.

An unforgettable novel about childhood, family, conflict and guilt from America's greatest storyteller John Grisham. Thirty years have passed since eleven-year-old Paul Tracy watched his troubled father, Warren, a pitcher for the New York Mets, clash with his childhood hero, the Cubs' golden-boy...

Moneyball is a quest for something as elusive as the Holy Grail, something that money apparently can't buy: the secret of success in baseball. The logical places to look would be the giant offices of major league teams and the dugouts. But the real jackpot is a cache of numbers collected over...

Every time you watch baseball, you’re watching more than just a game - you’re participating in the latest chapter of a compelling story. What began as the earliest bat-and-ball games became the favorite American pastime of the first 19th-century baseball games. Knowing how baseball came to be what it is today will add levels of enjoyment, respect, and appreciation to any game you watch.

The crazy but true story of how owner George Steinbrenner, followed by his son Hal, have controlled the most famous team in American sports. Since taking over the New York Yankees franchise in 1973, the Steinbrenners have transformed the fabled team from a struggling franchise into a baseball...