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After nearly a decade in the minors, Dirk Hayhurst defied the odds to climb onto the pitcher's mound for the Toronto Blue Jays. Newly married, with a big league paycheck and a brand new house, Hayhurst was ready for a great season in the Bigs. Then fate delivered a crushing hit. Hayhurst blew out his pitching shoulder in an insane off-season workout program. After surgery, rehab, and more rehab, his major-league dreams seemed more distant than ever.

It may be America's game, but no one seems to know how or when baseball really started. Theories abound, myths proliferate, but reliable information has been in short supply - until now, when Baseball before We Knew It brings fresh new evidence of baseball's origins into play. David Block looks into the early history of the game and of the 150-year-old debate about its beginnings.

In November 1934 as the United States and Japan drifted toward war, a team of American League all-stars that included Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, future secret agent Moe Berg, and Connie Mack barnstormed across the Land of the Rising Sun. Hundreds of thousands of fans, many waving Japanese and American flags, welcomed the team with shouts of Banzai! Banzai Babe Ruth! The all-stars stayed for a month, playing 18 games, spawning professional baseball in Japan.

The best stories about one of baseball's most colorful teams - updated to include their recent glory years. Since 1883, the Philadelphia Phillies have been up, down, and all around. Most recently, thanks to Charlie Manuel, the Phillies have become a National League powerhouse, with four NL East titles, two pennants and the 2008 World Series championship to show for it. In Tales from the Philadelphia Phillies Dugout Rich Westcott takes listeners behind the scenes into the glorious, quirky, and victorious stories that make this team the legend it is.

An intimate portrait of a tortured player, this biography culls interviews, letters, and the personal account of baseball legend Willie Mays Aikens. Touted from a young age as the next Reggie Jackson, Aikens' promising career quickly turned disastrous when he fell into drug abuse and was ultimately sentenced to the longest prison sentence ever given to a professional athlete in a drug case.

Due to his achievements as a player and manager, as well as his sterling character, Gil Hodges deserves to be in the Hall of Fame more than any other player. A towering figure during the Golden Era of the 1950s, Hodges was the Brooklyn Dodgers’ powerful first baseman who, alongside Jackie Robinson, helped drive his team to six pennants and a thrilling World Series victory in 1955.

The New York Yankees have won 27 world championships and 40 American League pennants, both world records. Their pinstripe swag is a symbol of "making it" across the globe. Yet some 25 years ago, from 1989 to 1992, the Yankees were a pitiful team at the bottom of the standings, sitting on a 14-year World Series drought and a 35 percent drop in attendance. To make the statistics worse, their mercurial, bombastic owner was banned from baseball. But out of these ashes emerged the modern Yankees dynasty, a juggernaut built on the sly, a brilliant mix of personalities, talent, and ambition.

For 36 years, Jerry Howarth ushered in eternal hope each spring and thrived in the drive of each fall as the voice of the Toronto Blue Jays. In 1982, the lifelong avid sports fan joined Tom Cheek as full-time play-by-play radio announcer for the Blue Jays, and for the next 23 years, “Tom and Jerry” were the voices of the franchise. Jerry became part of the fabric of a nation and a team, covering historic moments like the rise of the Blue Jays through the 1980s that culminated in back-to-back World Series Championships in 1992 and 1993.

Packed with baseball history, interviews with dozens of the MLB's current stars and veterans, and an exclusive, inside look at the day-to-day life of a manager competing for the World Series, LA Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Skipper is a fascinating look into the highs, the lows, and the inner workings of professional baseball.

Revisit one of the most hilarious baseball TV shows ever to grace the airwaves through the eyes of two unique perspectives. Ed and Paul bring their affinity for minor league baseball to a show meant to highlight the drudgery of the lower levels of sports. We'll share commentary, insights, and laughter every other week on the The Unofficial Brockmire Rewatch Back to the Minors. The Unofficial Brockmire Rewatch Podcast is a member of the Curved Brim Media Network. Curved Brim Media: https://curvedbrimmedia.com/The DHC: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChroniclesBaseball by Design: https://linktr.ee/...

Would you love to explore the incredible and exciting history of baseball? Whether you want to (1) learn amazing and interesting facts about baseball history, (2) discover some of baseball’s greatest events and stories, or (3) be thoroughly entertained as you learn how baseball has evolved over the years, this audiobook will give you everything you need to know.

Discover the three things that you can do to shore up your weak areas, boost your strengths, and equip yourself to play at your very best each and every time you hit the field. From physical exercises designed to strengthen your arms and body to mental tips that will keep your mind in the game, the proven strategies in this book will help you to improve your overall playing ability!

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Welcome to Varsity Pulse Radio, the official podcast of the Connie Mack World Series! Join us as we dive deep into the heart of the most prestigious amateur baseball tournament in the United States. We cover everything from the thrilling tournament action to the qualifying events, bringing you exclusive interviews with current and former players. Discover why the Connie Mack World Series stands head and shoulders above other amateur tournaments and how it forever transformed Farmington, New Mexico. Tune in for all the stories, insights, and excitement that make this e

The story of three baseball fans trying to build Gameball, a new, family-friendly, fantasy-like mobile app for baseball fans.

Two friends who love teams that happen to be bitter rivals. Justin and Jeff talk about the Mets, Phillies, Commanders, and Eagles every week. Then we throw in the rest of the sports world at the end.Animated arguments! Heated Discussions! Maybe a few friendly wagers thrown into the mix. If you love Sports as much as we do than you will love this show!

Lifetime Yankee fan Chris and Met fan Rob discuss everything Yankees, Mets and MLB Baseball

The Chicago White Sox: A Season of Frustration, Failure, and Uncertainty For fans of Major League Baseball, the 2024 season has been nothing short of a nightmare for the Chicago White Sox. A team that once brimmed with promise, boasting a core of young stars and a respected front office, has found itself in a tailspin that few could have predicted. For a franchise that entered the year with high expectations, the dismal performance of the White Sox has been painful to witness. Fans and analysts alike have been left wondering: how did things go so wrong? In this in-depth analysis, we will break...

It's easy to get overwhelmed in a sea of travel ball schedules, competition, triumphs, and failures before you get there. After all, the road toward getting recruited is a long and bumpy one. With that in mind, make sure you get your information right with The Recruiting Process: A Baseball Recruiting Guide for High School Players and Their Families by Walter Beede and Butch Baccala. Written to help student-athletes navigate through the entire process—this guide serves to supplement your understanding of the different divisions you can play in.

The true story of Cliff Panezich, a minor league ballplayer who happens to be just as good at forging signatures as he is at baseball. As his dream of making it to the big leagues fizzles, Cliff sells sports memorabilia with fake autographs for easy cash, making a small fortune. In his recklessness, Cliff leaves behind a trail of clues, which the Feds follow as they try to bust one of the largest phony memorabilia operations in US history. Produced by: Amazing Podcast Company, Wessler Media Theme: Chasin' by The Vindy's