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Critically acclaimed writer Tom Adelman is hailed as a renegade by the Village Voice Literary Supplement for his aggressive, no-holds-barred style. The Long Ball is his dynamic re-telling of baseball's thrilling 1975 season.

From the day he first stepped into the Yankee clubhouse, Jim Bouton (1939-2019) was the sports world's deceptive revolutionary. Underneath the crew cut and behind the all-American boy-next-door good looks lurked a maverick with a signature style. Whether it was his frank talk about player salaries and mistreatment by management, his passionate advocacy of progressive politics, or his efforts to convince the United States to boycott the 1968 Olympics, Bouton confronted the conservative sports world and compelled it to catch up with a rapidly changing American society.

Welcome to the 108 Performance Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of performance optimization in Baseball/Softball, other sports, movement, RFD, and Player Development. Join us as we explore cutting-edge techniques, expert insights, and inspiring stories from top athletes, coaches, and innovators. Each episode is designed to help you enhance your physical and mental performance, overcome challenges, and achieve your personal best. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just starting your journey as a player or coach, tune in to discover strategies that can elevate your game and ...

SportsForce presents: College Recruiting Confidential- an insider look at how today's college coaches are recruiting student-athletes. College Recruiting Confidential is hosted by three of our advisors- Austin Swift, Caleb Cox, and Cass Hargis; who together interview a new coach on every show and converse about today's hottest and hardest recruiting questions. If you are looking to get expert guidance through the recruiting process please fill out our evaluation form below to see if you qualify! https://sportsforce.io/webformlp

Young's Baseball PodcastHosted by seasoned coach Michael Young, this podcast is an extension of the *Young's Baseball* newsletter, delivering expert insights for players, parents, and coaches alike. Whether on the diamond or in the dugout, tune in for practical tips on hitting, fielding, mental preparation, and the latest trends and strategies in youth baseball. With over 20 years of experience, including work with Reggie Smith and head coaching travel teams, Michael shares advice to help the next generation of athletes achieve their baseball dreams. Stay ahead of the game with **Young's ...

A podcast where I (The Frilled Shark) talk international baseball and the SF Giants with guests!

Soccer Live Score 365 days 24/7, the fastest and fastest worldwide soccer live score, all matches from over 2000 soccer leagues, live streaming (Live Tracker), match schedule, scores, results, leagues, and teams The fastest and most accurate real-time soccer and sports news.

A podcast dedicated to the New Jersey Devils, Toronto Blue Jays and Vegas Golden Knights

Join us as we dig through the junk of our favorite sport and have fun doing it!

Pete Rose: The Life and Legacy of Baseball’s All-Time Hits Leader Pete Rose, one of Major League Baseball’s most controversial yet celebrated figures, passed away on September 30, 2024, at his home in Las Vegas. Known as "Charlie Hustle," Rose was the embodiment of determination and relentless drive, achieving more hits than any player in baseball history. Despite his phenomenal success on the field, Rose’s career and reputation were marred by a lifetime ban from baseball due to his involvement in gambling on the sport. His story is one of both unprecedented achievement and tragic ...

Kerry Carpenter, born on September 2, 1997, in Eustis, Florida, is a professional baseball player who currently serves as an outfielder and designated hitter for the Detroit Tigers. His journey to Major League Baseball (MLB) is a testament to perseverance, hard work, and a relentless passion for the game. From being a late-round draft pick to becoming a postseason hero, Carpenter’s path has been marked by determination and dedication, making him one of the standout young talents in MLB. Carpenter’s love for baseball began early in his life. He grew up playing the sport and quickly showed ...

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.

Broadcasting veteran John Rayburn presents a historic reenactment of the classic 1956 World Series championship games between the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers. Don Larsen’s perfect game, the only in World Series history, was in Game 5, Monday, October 8, 1956. This was the final Series for the Dodgers while still in Brooklyn. Their next Series appearance came after moving to Los Angeles. The Dodgers scored only one run in the final 28 innings of the Series. Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra each hit three home runs for the Yankees.

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 ...

In One Tough Out: Fighting Off Life's Curveballs, Carew reflects on the highlights, anecdotes, and friendships from his outstanding career, describing the abuse, poverty, and racism he overcame to even reach the majors. In conversational, confessional prose, he takes listeners through the challenges he's conquered in the second half of his life, from burying his youngest daughter to surviving several near-fatal bouts with heart disease.

Jim Morris is no stranger to big dreams. Since he was five years old, he passionately yearned to play baseball in the major leagues. However, despite all his hard work and determination, a series of unfortunate events and injuries scuttled his career before he was 25. Doctors told him he would never play again. Then at age 35 - after a string of highly implausible events and at an age when most players are retiring - Morris found himself on the mound as a relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

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.

John Miley has compiled the most comprehensive audio account of baseball history in existence—a vast and wildly entertaining assemblage of game tapes from throughout the sport's history. His archive contains classic moments, like Bill Mazeroski's homer and the Shot Heard 'Round the World, and amazing feats, like Carl Hubbell striking out Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmy Foxx, Al Simmons, and Joe Cronin—in order—in the 1934 All-Star Game.

Bobby Richardson played alongside Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Whitey Ford, Moose Skowron, and Yogi Berra during one of the greatest dynasties in baseball history, and he remains to this day the only player from a losing team ever to be named World Series MVP. Impact Player chronicles Bobby’s life story - from his early days playing American Legion ball in South Carolina through his storied career with the Yankee’s and his decision to walk away from the game in his prime.

Troy Soos' sparkling Mickey Rawlings Baseball mysteries pack early 1900's baseball lore and colorful period details into baffling whodunits. Hunting a Detroit Tiger vividly brings to life the turbulent post-World War I days when the nation partied with bootleg liquor and labor unrest swept the nation with violence.