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A Father's Quiet Legacy of Baseball, Blood, and Endurance by Walter A. Beede is a deeply moving memoir that traces one man's journey from childhood fracture to fatherhood, shaped by the steadfast, unspoken presence of his own father. Walter grew up in the blue-collar neighborhoods of Lynn and Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The house feels emptier, the winters sharper. What remains is Freddy Beede, factory worker, coach, and quiet architect of a life built on showing up. With callused hands and dry humor, Freddy never lectures; he simply models discipline, sacrifice, and endurance.

Molly and Eric, a married couple in Chicago, cover baseball from an enthusiasts perspective. They use humor to highlight what they think is fun and interesting about the game - from uniform design and ball park amenities all the way to on-field high and lowlights.

ESPN MLB insider Jesse Rogers takes you beyond the headlines and inside the game with the kind of Northside Baseball access only he can deliver. Presented by Arlington Toyota!

Welcome to Bourbon and Ball, the fantasy baseball show where stiff competition meets stiff drinks. Hosted by Doug and Mikey V, Bourbon and Ball brings a laid-back, no-nonsense approach to winning your fantasy baseball week with sharp lineup advice, pitching matchup breakdowns, streamer recommendations, injury updates, buy-low/sell-high talk, and plenty of real-time debate.Each episode blends fantasy baseball strategy with the feel of two lifelong friends talking ball over a pour, breaking down which players to start, which matchups to avoid, where to find waiver-wire value, and how to stay ...

Your source for a weekly Cardinals news, scores, update!

Welcome to The On Deck Circle with Andrew, your weekly home for everything happening across the Big Leagues. From new uniform releases to explainer videos for new fans, we break down these topics with the depth they deserve. Whether you’re a stat-head or a casual fan, tune in to stay ahead of the count!

Werth Talking About ft. Jayson Werth & Devan Kaney 🎙️⚾ Phillies legend Jayson Werth and Philly's own Devan Kaney are finally giving Philadelphia the podcast it deserves. Jayson was on the field for the 2008 World Series. Devan was in the streets for the parade. Now they're together, and nothing is off limits. Werth Talking About is your weekly deep dive into everything Phillies — game recaps, trade rumors, clubhouse stories, Phillies nostalgia, minor league prospects, and the moments that have this city talking. From Jayson's unfiltered takes straight from the locker room to Devan ...

Each episode, we'll breakdown topics in the world of baseball player development, the good and bad, the why and how, while also bringing you exclusive interviews with industry experts, renowned coaches, players, and scouts who are shaping the future of the game. We'll delve into the science, technology, and strategies that are revolutionizing the way players train, perform, and compete on the field. Whether you're a coach looking to learn, a player aspiring to reach the next level, or a parent of a player on this journey, this podcast is for you. We'll explore topics like biomechanics, mental ...

In 1973, baseball was in crisis. The first strike in pro sports had soured fans, American League attendance had fallen, and America's team—the Yankees—had lost more games and money than ever. Yet that season, five of the game's greatest figures rescued the national pastime. Hank Aaron riveted the nation with his pursuit of Babe Ruth's landmark home run record in the face of racist threats. George Steinbrenner purchased the Yankees at a bargain basement price and began buying back their faded glory.

Opening Day: 50-for-50 is a baseball tribute like no other—a well-researched work of love representing a half-century of great stories and historical context linked to each of those 50 days. This emotional journey connects three cities, six stadiums, five home teams, and four generations while overcoming life events, baseball’s labor unrest, and the 33-year absence of a hometown team. Along the way, Ortman encountered five U.S. Presidents and more than 50 future Hall of Fame players, coaches, and broadcasters: from Reagan to Obama, Weaver to Torre, and hundreds more.

When journalist Terence Moore was 12 years old, he treasured his poster of Henry Aaron. Years later, Aaron would sign it for him. Later still, Moore would be named an honorary pallbearer at the home run king's funeral. Friends and family knew Aaron as quick-witted, hilarious, and fiercely opinionated beyond what was shown in public. With the encouragement of Aaron's family, Moore now shares this intimate perspective on the baseball legend, the culmination of decades of friendship and correspondence. 

An all new baseball-fans podcast from Scotland that focuses on the experience of baseball rather than the stats and in-depth analysis. Four fans, three from Scotland and a proud Yorkshireman, share their experience of following America’s game at home and abroad. The football loving fans from across the pond get into America’s game and seek to understand, explain and enjoy it from a lifetimes experience of watching traditional British sports. The Bullpen bros are rooting for the Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox. During the 2023 season we’ll bring you ...

Tris Speaker: The Rough-and-Tumble Life of a Baseball Legend is the first book to tell the full story of Speaker’s turbulent life and to document in sharp detail the grit and glory of his pivotal role in baseball’s dead-ball era. Playing for the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians in the early part of the 20th century, Tris “Spoke” Speaker put up numbers that amaze us even today: his record for career doubles - 792 - may never be approached, let alone broken.

The fascinating story of baseball's most legendary "Iron Men", Cal Ripken Jr. and Lou Gehrig, who each achieved the coveted and sometimes confounding record of most consecutive games played.

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.

At forty-four years old, Tim Wakefield is the longest-serving member of one of baseball’s most popular franchises. He is close to eclipsing the winning records of two of the greatest pitchers to have played the game, yet few realize the full measure of his success. That his career can be characterized by such words as dependability and consistency defies all odds because he has achieved this with baseball’s most mercurial weapon—the knuckleball.

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.

For 53 years, San Francisco waited. Waited for a team like the 2010 Giants to come along. Waited for a team that could end a title drought that started in New York and carried on for more than five decades after a move to the West Coast. Waited for that one magical postseason run that could unleash more than a half-century of pent-up frustration. At long last, the 2010 Giants hopped on that magic carpet and made it happen. San Jose Mercury News beat reporter Andrew Baggarly captured the 2010 Giants' incredible run through the regular season, playoffs and World Series in his new book.

In this New York Times bestselling autobiography, baseball legend Mike Piazza takes readers into his exceptional and storied career—from the rumors and controversies to his proudest achievements. In this remarkably candid autobiography, superstar Mike Piazza takes readers inside his life and...

A Magic Summer tells of that remarkable season by chronicling the major events as viewed twenty years later. Interviews conducted twenty years after with members of the team - Seaver, Ryan, McGraw, and others - provide immediacy and, with that, fascinating updates and insights. This is a unique record and celebration of a season that Mets fans - and all baseball fans - will not soon forget.