Les meilleurs podcasts Baseball History (2024)

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Episode 249 - Tales From the Dugout v38 1:04:07

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As long as there’s baseball there’s going to new baseball history and this week we’ve got new Topps cards for, checks notes, hot dogs? We have a JJ Hardy landscaping update, a leftover 420 thought that could revolutionize jerseys (they can’t get any worse), we rag on John Fisher, again, plus we got some good debuts to discuss. In our Tales segment …

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Episode 149 (Re-run) - Damn Yankees Take Broadway 1:02:38

20h ago1:02:38

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With our heroes sidelined this week for one last time, why don't we all kick back, relax, and take in a show. Baseball has inspired dozens of films, but thusfar only one major Broadway musical, the classic Damn Yankees, which debuted 65 years ago this week. Mike and Bill, both theater fans, dig into its history, and the legendary artists who brough…

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This Week in Baseball History: May 6-12 12:20

2d ago12:20

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Enjoy this free preview of our bonus show, "This Week in Baseball History." If you like what you hear, you can get future episodes for free by signing up at rounders.substack.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rounders/message

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Episode 0308 - Jeremy Feador 3:04:41

3d ago3:04:41

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On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Jeremy Feador, who is the official team historian of the Cleveland Guardians. Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite pod…

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Darryl Kile 23:52

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Darryl Kile was a talented and respected Major League Baseball pitcher known for his fierce competitiveness on the mound. He had a successful career playing for the Houston Astros, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Cardinals before his untimely death in 2002 at the age of 33. Kile's legacy lives on through his contributions to the sport and the impac…

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Episode 248 - The Animal, Brad Lesley 56:15

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What a weird week it’s been in baseball. Bees, cats and sausages are only the tip of the iceberg. Beanballs in Philly before a game, the Rockies refuse to take the lead and blue collar baseball cards are now a thing. But this is a baseball history podcast, so let’s talk about Brad Lesley. The Animal played briefly in MLB, but he became a star both …

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Episode 199 (Rerun) - Fleet Week 1:02:20

7d ago1:02:20

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While his name is familiar to baseball history fans, the life of Moses Fleetwood Walker, the first acknowledged African-American man to play Major League Baseball, is not. On the 137th anniversary of his debut, Mike and Bill look back on that life, at the efforts of Cap Anson and other bigots to stop his career and ban other black players from the …

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Episode 331 - Two Titans Fall 1:03:19

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Last week, we learned of the deaths of Whitey Herzog and Carl Erskine, both icons within the game of baseball and beyond, but for vastly different reasons. This week, Mike and Bill look back at their incredible lives and the impact those lives had on the sport and the world at large.Par Mike Bates and Bill Parker

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Episode 247 - It’s 420 Somewhere 1:03:26

15d ago1:03:26

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A week late but never a nug short. This episode is all about April 20th. Who has the best 420 name in baseball history? Who was the best player to debut on 420? How good was the real Lil Stoner and how much would he make in endorsements today? We crunch the numbers and do the math. The new season of Wax Pack Heroes is here! Extra wax this season. D…

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Episode 330 - The Rangers' Big Inning 1:18:42

22d ago1:18:42

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How many rakes do you have to step on before the spectacle of it goes from funny to unfunny to hilarious again? Unfortunately for Baltimore fans, the Orioles put this to the test 28 years ago this week when the allowed 16 runs in the 8th inning to the Texas Rangers. As they sometimes do, Mike and Bill dig into this extraordinary inning on a granula…

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Episode 329 - Fox On The Sox 1:18:08

29d ago1:18:08

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Was Nellie Fox overrated by old school types who voted him into the Hall of Fame? Or is he undervalued by today's modern metrics that rank him as one off the weakest members of that exclusive club of players? The answer, most likely, is yes to both questions. But he was never more valuable than he was 65 years ago this week, when he collected five …

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Episode 0307 - Ange Armato 2:14:14

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On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Ange Armato, who is a former player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League who spent time playing with the Rockford Peaches and the Kalamazoo Lassies Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forge…

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Episode 246 - The Wrestling Episode w/Brad Balukjian 1:13:38

1M ago1:13:38

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We finally did it, we’re gonna talk baseball AND wrestling this week in honor of WrestleMania. Helping us in two time guest, author Brad Balukjian who has another book, The Six Pack that follows a similar to his first book The Wax Pack. But it’s not all body slams and choke slams, we also talk about minor league promotions, a team full of George Co…

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Episode 328 - His Grace, Duke Edwin Snider 1:22:59

1M ago1:22:59

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Overshadowed by the greatness of Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle, the third of the holy trio of Golden Age, New York-based center fielders, Duke Snider, was a marvel in his own right. A five tool player whose short peak rivaled Willie's for the title of the best player in the National League and pushed the Dodgers to their first championship. But all…

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Episode 327 - Sammy Sosa Takes the Crosstown Express 1:21:11

1M ago1:21:11

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The Cubs might not be willing to acknowledge it today, but it was 32 years ago this week that they acquired one of the greatest players in franchise history, trading away aging slugger George Bell for a dynamic, young Sammy Sosa. Sosa would go on to challenge for the single season home run record, club more than 600 career bombs, and win an MVP. Mi…

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The Fanatic 23:15

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When a wealthy young man is given just 12 months to live, he decides to spend it supporting his favorite team. Written by: Tim Scott Hosted by: Thadd Scott Produced by: Thadd Scott Executive Producer: Nina InnstedPar Tim Scott

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Episode 245 - Tales from the Dugout v37 1:08:10

2M ago1:08:10

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Our final spring training episode we’re ready to start the season. We dug up a Jorge Posada highlight we had never seen before as well as listen to a Boomer from the 80’s saying Boomer things about baseball, our show fact is pretty heavy but still good with a bat and we have our first debut of the season! Our main segment we talk about a Negro Leag…

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Episode 326 - Judy Johnson Refuses To Go Gray Gracefully 1:28:58

2M ago1:28:58

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It was the most expensive trade in Negro League history. It was also specificallly designed to be the killing strike that finished off the Pittsburgh Crawfords. Finally, it ended the career of Hall of Fame third baseman Judy Johnson, who refused to report to the Homestead Grays when he and Josh Gibson were traded there 87 years ago this week. Mike …

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Episode 40: Dave Burba 32:14

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On this episode we chat with former Cleveland pitcher and native Ohioan about his career. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesPar MLB.com

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Episode 244 - Parisian Bob Caruthers 1:05:40

2M ago1:05:40

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Joey Votto is back! He’s a man of the people and we’re here for it. We also hear a story from Will Clark about some guy stealing bases, find out what cigarettes the 1934 World Champions smoke, listen to Keith Hernandez learn about Mets jerseys in real time and learn a couple of 244 facts. This week’s main story is about Bob Caruthers, he was Shohei…

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Episode 0306 - William Peebles 2:15:03

2M ago2:15:03

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On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with William Peebles who is the owner, founder, and craftsman of Huntington Base Ball Co. and a historian of the evolution of the baseball. Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen o…

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Episode 243 - George Burns, but Not That George Burns 1:03:30

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Still spring training but we’re in mid season form. This week we tackle the hard hitting topics in baseball like reviewing Lance Parrish’ appearance on Different Strokes, Dwayne Murphy still getting paid by MC Hammer, George Brett wants a bathroom upgrade from Royals Stadium and does singing the national anthem before a game really matter? Our main…

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Episode 325 - Baseball Beyond Borders (with Michael Clair) 1:23:52

2M ago1:23:52

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From the very beginning of the National League, baseball's overlords have attempted to grow the sport beyond America's borders. These efforts have met with varying levels of success over the years, but it's clear that baseball has never been more popular abroad than it is in 2024. Our guest this week, MLB.com's manager of storytelling Michael Clair…

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Episode 242 - Hack Wilson Hits Everything Hard 1:03:05

2M ago1:03:05

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We’re back louder than ever after a week off with the first Lars Nootbaar update of the year, NCAA baseball HBP’s, a new Manny being Manny story, possible expansion city talk (with bonus state capitols)and MLBPA discounts. Our main story this week we look at Hack Wilson. We’ve referenced him plenty but know we get to know about him. He could hit th…

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Episode 324 - Baseball In the Little Big Apple (with special guest Kevin Baker 1:31:43

2M ago1:31:43

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For as long as it has existed, baseball has been intertwined with New York City, with the two developing alongside one another into American institutions. With special guest Kevin Baker, author of The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City, Mike and Bill trace the history of the sport in the greatest city in the world, how New York poli…

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One Brief Shinning Moment- The Story of the Seattle Pilots 23:23

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The brief history of the Seattle Pilots - the only major league team to go bankrupt. Written by: Tim Scott Hosted by: Thadd Scott Executive Producer: Nina Innsted Audio Producer: Thadd Scott

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Book Spotlight - The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City 50:26

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Kevin Baker joins me in our latest episode to discuss his upcoming book, 'The New York Game: Baseball in the Rise of a New City,' which explores the origins and impact of baseball in New York City over the past 200 years. The book delves into the exclusion of black players, baseball's cultural and societal influence, and the notable players who sha…

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Episode 37 Rerun - Danny Gardella and the Mexican League Declare War 48:55

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Major League Baseball rarely faces a realistic challenge to its hegemony, but, 72 years ago this week, Danny Gardella became the first American-born player to sign with Jorge Pasquel's Mexican League, touching off a short war that challenged the reserve clause, increased salaries at home and abroad, and wound up ending both Gardella's career and th…

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Episode 241 - Reds Hot Baby! 49:08

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Spring training has begun but we’re already in midseason form. The Savanna Bananas had a new player but nobody could see him, Tommy Pham likes fantasy football more than the actual game apparently, Jeff Ballard’s IMDB page is better than we expected and some huge Blue Jays news. Our main segment this week is a lyric by lyric breakdown of the 1990 c…

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Episode 323 - No Less, Nomo 1:24:59

3M ago1:24:59

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Compared to some of the other Japanese pitchers who have transitioned to the United States, Hideo Nomo's American career seems relatively short and underwhelming. But the impact it had on two nations, how players move between leagues, and what fans can expect is immeasurable. After signing with the Dodgers 29 years ago this week, Hideo Nomo went on…

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Episode 0305 - Paul Reiferson 2:53:48

3M ago2:53:48

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On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Paul Reiferson, who is a vintage baseball photography connoisseur and Charles Conlon collector. Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or…

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Rating the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductions (w/ John Vampatella) 57:18

3M ago57:18

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We’re rating the most recent inductions into the Baseball Hall of Fame. I've invited back an old friend of the show, John Vampatella. We’ve going to cover the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees and if we agree with the selections. Then we’ll discuss who they may have missed and round out our show with the biggest snubs in HoF history and we think…

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Episode 240 - Spring Training for Content 1:14:46

3M ago1:14:46

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Not a Valentine’s episode but you’re going to love our special list. We found the new season of Banana Ball has some interesting new rules, we track Dan Uggla’s social media past, figure out where the Expos are going to play when they return and remember some baseball players who played basketball as well as baseball. For our main segment we’re cle…

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Episode 322 - Two Of Life's Three Constants 1:02:02

3M ago1:02:02

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With Mike's attention divided this week, Bill suggested a scaled down episode where the boys focus on birthdays and memorials for the recently departed. And so, happy birthday to Smoky Burgess and Germany Schaefer! And farewell to Chuck Harrison, Dick Thoenen, Ryan Minor, and Carlos Pulido.Par Mike Bates and Bill Parker

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