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The MVP Machine

How Baseball's New Nonconformists Are Using Data to Build Better Players

by Ben Lindbergh, Travis Sawchik ...

Narrated by Josh Hurley ...

Unabridged

14 hours 50 min

Move over, Moneyball―this New York Times bestseller examines major league baseball's next cutting-edge revolution: the high-tech quest to build better players."A convincing, and faith-restoring, case that genuine, unadulterated miracles can happen in baseball."―Washington PostAs bestselling authors Ben Lindbergh and Travis Sawchik reveal in the New York Times–bestselling The MVP Machine, the ... ... Read more

$31.99 USD

Move over, Moneyball―this New York Times bestseller examines major league baseball's next cutting-edge revolution: the high-tech quest to build better players."A convincing, and faith-restoring, case that genuine, unadulterated miracles can happen in baseball."―Washington PostAs bestselling authors Ben Lindbergh and Travis Sawchik reveal in the New York Times–bestselling The MVP Machine, the ...
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Shoeless Joe

by W. P. Kinsella ...

Narrated by Grover Gardner ...

Unabridged

7 hours 46 min

Shoeless Joe, the soul-stirring novel on which the movie Field of Dreams is based, is more than just another baseball story.W. P. Kinsella captures the spiritual dimension that baseball represents for its most determined devotees in this tale on love and the power dreams have to make people come alive.“Shoeless Joe” was the great Joe Jackson, one of the eight members of the 1919 Chicago White Sox, ... Read more

$16.95 USD

Shoeless Joe, the soul-stirring novel on which the movie Field of Dreams is based, is more than just another baseball story.W. P. Kinsella captures the spiritual dimension that baseball represents for its most determined devotees in this tale on love and the power dreams have to make people come alive.“Shoeless Joe” was the great Joe Jackson, one of the eight members of the 1919 Chicago White Sox,
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Baseball

A History of America's Game

by Benjamin G. Rader ...

Narrated by Joe Barrett ...

Unabridged

12 hours 40 min

A succinct history of baseball, newly revised and updated. In this third edition of his lively history of America's game, widely recognized as the best of its kind, Benjamin G. Rader expands his scope, covering record crowds and record income, construction of new ballparks, a change in the strike zone, a surge in recruiting Japanese players, and an emerging cadre of explosive long-ball hitters. ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A succinct history of baseball, newly revised and updated. In this third edition of his lively history of America's game, widely recognized as the best of its kind, Benjamin G. Rader expands his scope, covering record crowds and record income, construction of new ballparks, a change in the strike zone, a surge in recruiting Japanese players, and an emerging cadre of explosive long-ball hitters.
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The Baseball 100

by Joe Posnanski ...

Narrated by Cary Hite ...

Unabridged

30 hours 48 min

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 remarkable achievement.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)A magnum opus from acclaimed baseball writer Jo... ... Read more

$39.99 USD

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 remarkable achievement.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)A magnum opus from acclaimed baseball writer Jo...
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Eight Men Out

The Black Sox and the 1919 World Series

by Eliot Asinof ...

Narrated by Harold N. Cropp ...

Unabridged

11 hours 26 min

In 1919, American headlines proclaimed the fix and cover-up of the World Series as “the most gigantic sporting swindle in the history of America.” In this painstaking review, Eliot Asinof has reconstructed the entire scene-by-scene story of the scandal, in which eight Chicago White Sox players arranged with the nation’s leading gamblers to throw the series to Cincinnati. Asinof vividly describes ... Read more

$19.95 USD

In 1919, American headlines proclaimed the fix and cover-up of the World Series as “the most gigantic sporting swindle in the history of America.” In this painstaking review, Eliot Asinof has reconstructed the entire scene-by-scene story of the scandal, in which eight Chicago White Sox players arranged with the nation’s leading gamblers to throw the series to Cincinnati. Asinof vividly describes
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Mad Dog!

Detroit Tiger Dick McAuliffe

by Tom McAuliffe ...

Narrated by Tom McAuliffe ...

Series Audiobook 4 - The McAuliffe Files
Unabridged

3 hours 3 min

Born to be a Ballplayer......from a town so small it didn’t have a traffic light.Dick McAuliffe was drafted into Major League Baseball at the age of 17 by the Detroit Tigers and became a 3-time MLB 'All Star', 1968 World Series Champion and loving Father with 2 wonderful kids.Every team needs a 'spark plug'… a player who can rally other players and the fans when things get tough.A batting stance ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Born to be a Ballplayer......from a town so small it didn’t have a traffic light.Dick McAuliffe was drafted into Major League Baseball at the age of 17 by the Detroit Tigers and became a 3-time MLB 'All Star', 1968 World Series Champion and loving Father with 2 wonderful kids.Every team needs a 'spark plug'… a player who can rally other players and the fans when things get tough.A batting stance
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Don Drysdale

Up and In: The Life of a Dodgers Legend

by Mark Whicker ...

Narrated by Josh Bloomberg ...

Unabridged

9 hours 7 min

The definitive biography of Dodgers legend Don DrysdaleLarger than Life. In the history of American sports, rare is the athlete who fits that description better than Don Drysdale. On the mound, the towering six-foot-five righthander intimidated National League hitters for more than a decade, amassing career totals of 209 wins, 2,486 strikeouts . . . and hitting 154 batters, a stat he lead the ... Read more

$19.99 USD

The definitive biography of Dodgers legend Don DrysdaleLarger than Life. In the history of American sports, rare is the athlete who fits that description better than Don Drysdale. On the mound, the towering six-foot-five righthander intimidated National League hitters for more than a decade, amassing career totals of 209 wins, 2,486 strikeouts . . . and hitting 154 batters, a stat he lead the
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Grand Slam for God, A

A Journey from Baseball Star to Catholic Priest

by Burke Masters, Mike Sweeney ...

Narrated by Burke Masters ...

Unabridged

5 hours 2 min

Burke Masters had the perfect game plan for his life: he was going to become a Major League Baseball player. As a star infielder for Mississippi State with a game-winning grand slam to help his team reach the College World Series, he was well on his way to the career of his dreams. But little did he know that his life-changing call would not be from a recruiter to join the Major Leagues—it would ... Read more

$14.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Burke Masters had the perfect game plan for his life: he was going to become a Major League Baseball player. As a star infielder for Mississippi State with a game-winning grand slam to help his team reach the College World Series, he was well on his way to the career of his dreams. But little did he know that his life-changing call would not be from a recruiter to join the Major Leagues—it would
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Låt ditt barn vinna

by Magnus Hedman ...

Narrated by Magnus Hedman ...

Unabridged

3 hours 39 min

Passa bollen!! Upp i planen där bak gör du ingen nytta!! Alla föräldrar med barn som idrottar känner nog igen den typen av repliker från publiken. Många, alltför många, försöker coacha sina barn från sidan, vilket ofta ger en helt motsatt effekt. Det leder ofta istället till att barnets utveckling stannar av och deras välmående minskar. Föräldrars engagemang och förhållningssätt till sina barns ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Passa bollen!! Upp i planen där bak gör du ingen nytta!! Alla föräldrar med barn som idrottar känner nog igen den typen av repliker från publiken. Många, alltför många, försöker coacha sina barn från sidan, vilket ofta ger en helt motsatt effekt. Det leder ofta istället till att barnets utveckling stannar av och deras välmående minskar. Föräldrars engagemang och förhållningssätt till sina barns
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Double Play

by Ben Zobrist, Julianna Zobrist, Mike Yorkey, Kirsten Potter ...

Unabridged

7 hours 20 min

All-Star player Ben Zobrist (Tampa Bay Rays), considered one of the best all-around players in baseball, writes about the importance of his faith, life, and athletic career in Double Play. Written with his wife, Christian singer Julianna Zobrist, and MikeYorkey, best-selling author of Every Man's Battle and Linspired: The Remarkable Rise of Jeremy Lin, the book gives fans a first look into the ... Read more

$14.99 USD

All-Star player Ben Zobrist (Tampa Bay Rays), considered one of the best all-around players in baseball, writes about the importance of his faith, life, and athletic career in Double Play. Written with his wife, Christian singer Julianna Zobrist, and MikeYorkey, best-selling author of Every Man's Battle and Linspired: The Remarkable Rise of Jeremy Lin, the book gives fans a first look into the
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Sandy Koufax

A Lefty's Legacy

by Jane Leavy ...

Narrated by Charley Steiner ...

Unabridged

9 hours 53 min

“The incomparable and mysterious Sandy Koufax is revealed…. This is an absorbing book, beautifully written.” —Wall Street Journal“Leavy has hit it out of the park…A lot more than a biography. It’s a consideration of how we create our heroes, and how this hero’s self perception distinguishes him from nearly every other great athlete in living memory… a remarkably rich portrait.” — TimeThe instant ... Read more

$28.99 USD

“The incomparable and mysterious Sandy Koufax is revealed…. This is an absorbing book, beautifully written.” —Wall Street Journal“Leavy has hit it out of the park…A lot more than a biography. It’s a consideration of how we create our heroes, and how this hero’s self perception distinguishes him from nearly every other great athlete in living memory… a remarkably rich portrait.” — TimeThe instant
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You Can Observe a Lot by Watching

What I've Learned About Teamwork From the Yankees and Life

by Yogi Berra, Dave Kaplan ...

Narrated by Dale Berra ...

Unabridged

5 hours

What does it take to be a real team player, especially in a society that glorifies selfishness and a corporate culture that often uses "team player" as a buzzword but rewards only the showboaters and prima donnas? Well, You Can Observe a Lot by Watching. In this happy and hilarious guide to teamwork, sportsmanship, and winning, Yogi Berra draws on the timeless wisdom handed down by example from ... Read more

$24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What does it take to be a real team player, especially in a society that glorifies selfishness and a corporate culture that often uses "team player" as a buzzword but rewards only the showboaters and prima donnas? Well, You Can Observe a Lot by Watching. In this happy and hilarious guide to teamwork, sportsmanship, and winning, Yogi Berra draws on the timeless wisdom handed down by example from
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Just Show Up

And Other Enduring Values from Baseball's Iron Man

by Cal Ripken Jr., James Dale ...

Narrated by Cal Ripken Jr. ...

Unabridged

3 hours 33 min

Iron Man Cal Ripken Jr.the 19-time All-Star, World-Series winning legend, American League MVP, and record holder who played 2,632 consecutive gamesoutlines eight rules for the game of baseball and life, draws from the lessons he has learned on and off the field.Cal Ripken Jr. is a baseball legend. But legends arent born, theyre made. For twenty-one seasons Ripken took the field day in and day out, ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Iron Man Cal Ripken Jr.the 19-time All-Star, World-Series winning legend, American League MVP, and record holder who played 2,632 consecutive gamesoutlines eight rules for the game of baseball and life, draws from the lessons he has learned on and off the field.Cal Ripken Jr. is a baseball legend. But legends arent born, theyre made. For twenty-one seasons Ripken took the field day in and day out,
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Tom Seaver

A Terrific Life

by Bill Madden ...

Narrated by David Marantz ...

Unabridged

9 hours 15 min

An authoritative, “must-read” (Keith Hernandez) baseball biography of New York Mets and Hall of Fame pitching legend Tom Seaver, still the greatest player ever to wear a Mets jersey, by a journalist who knew him well.He was called Tom Terrific for a reason. Tom Seaver is “among the greatest pitchers of all time” (Bob Costas). He is one of only two pitchers with 300 wins, 3,000 strikeouts, and an ... Read more

$25.99 USD

An authoritative, “must-read” (Keith Hernandez) baseball biography of New York Mets and Hall of Fame pitching legend Tom Seaver, still the greatest player ever to wear a Mets jersey, by a journalist who knew him well.He was called Tom Terrific for a reason. Tom Seaver is “among the greatest pitchers of all time” (Bob Costas). He is one of only two pitchers with 300 wins, 3,000 strikeouts, and an
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Baseball for Young Athletes

Building Skills, Confidence, and Passion for the Game

by RANDY HORSON ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Morgan G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 2 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Baseball for Young Athletes – Building Skills, Confidence, and Passion for the Game" is the perfect guide for kids, parents, and coaches who want to introduce young players to the fundamentals of baseball in a fun, encouraging, and structured way.Whether your child is stepping onto the diamond for the first time or looking to sharpen their game, this ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Baseball for Young Athletes – Building Skills, Confidence, and Passion for the Game" is the perfect guide for kids, parents, and coaches who want to introduce young players to the fundamentals of baseball in a fun, encouraging, and structured way.Whether your child is stepping onto the diamond for the first time or looking to sharpen their game, this
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Maris & Mantle

Two Yankees, Baseball Immortality, and the Age of Camelot

by Tony Castro ...

Narrated by Michael Butler Murray ...

Unabridged

9 hours 30 min

The never before told story of the profound and compelling friendship between the two New York legends.Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris are forever intertwined in baseball history thanks to the unforgettable 1961 season, when the two Yankee icons spurred each other to new heights in pursuit of Babe Ruth's home run record. History has largely overlooked the bond between the two men not as titans of ... Read more

$19.99 USD

The never before told story of the profound and compelling friendship between the two New York legends.Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris are forever intertwined in baseball history thanks to the unforgettable 1961 season, when the two Yankee icons spurred each other to new heights in pursuit of Babe Ruth's home run record. History has largely overlooked the bond between the two men not as titans of
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1946 - St. Louis Cardinals vs. Boston Red Sox

by John Rayburn ...

Narrated by John Rayburn ...

Series series World Series Classics
Unabridged

8 hours 55 min

Broadcasting veteran John Rayburn presents classic, historic reenactment of the 1946 World Series championship games between the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox.Game 1Boston - 3St. Louis - 2Game 2Boston - 0St. Louis - 3Game 3St. Louis - 0Boston - 4Game 4St. Louis - 12Boston - 3Game 5<... ... Read more

$19.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Broadcasting veteran John Rayburn presents classic, historic reenactment of the 1946 World Series championship games between the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox.Game 1Boston - 3St. Louis - 2Game 2Boston - 0St. Louis - 3Game 3St. Louis - 0Boston - 4Game 4St. Louis - 12Boston - 3Game 5<...
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Prepare for the Pressure

9 Strategies to be Courageous, Consistent, and Resilient When It Matters Most

by Ben Zobrist ...

Narrated by Ben Zobrist ...

Unabridged

3 hours 21 min

Read by the author.Learn how to be your best and succeed during life’s high-stakes moments.Whether you're chasing a dream, leading under stress, or navigating life’s curveballs, pressure is inevitable. The question is: Will it crush you or change you?In Prepare for the Pressure, World Series MVP and two-time MLB champion Ben Zobrist offers a powerful, practical guide to performing with courage, ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Read by the author.Learn how to be your best and succeed during life’s high-stakes moments.Whether you're chasing a dream, leading under stress, or navigating life’s curveballs, pressure is inevitable. The question is: Will it crush you or change you?In Prepare for the Pressure, World Series MVP and two-time MLB champion Ben Zobrist offers a powerful, practical guide to performing with courage,
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10 Sports Scandals That Rocked the Game

by Frank Foster ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 34 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Athletes…they become like heroes. We read about them; talk about them; look up to them…but sometimes heroes let us down. And when they let us down they can change the game.This book looks at ten of the biggest profiles of all time. ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Athletes…they become like heroes. We read about them; talk about them; look up to them…but sometimes heroes let us down. And when they let us down they can change the game.This book looks at ten of the biggest profiles of all time.
... Read more
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The Gas and Flame Men

Baseball and the Chemical Warfare Service during World War I

by Jim Leeke ...

Narrated by Barry Abrams ...

Unabridged

6 hours 16 min

The Gas and Flame Men is the first full account of Major League ballplayers who served in the Chemical Warfare Service during World War I. Four players, two club executives, and a manager served in the small and hastily formed branch, six of them as gas officers. Remarkably, five of the seven—Christy Mathewson, Branch Rickey, Ty Cobb, George Sisler, and Eppa "Jeptha" Rixey—are now enshrined in the ... Read more

$19.99 USD

The Gas and Flame Men is the first full account of Major League ballplayers who served in the Chemical Warfare Service during World War I. Four players, two club executives, and a manager served in the small and hastily formed branch, six of them as gas officers. Remarkably, five of the seven—Christy Mathewson, Branch Rickey, Ty Cobb, George Sisler, and Eppa "Jeptha" Rixey—are now enshrined in the
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Pitch Perfect: How to Run a Baseball Team

by Phil Locke ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

5 hours 24 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, the thrill of victory—these are the iconic sounds and sensations that define the beloved sport of baseball. However, behind every exciting game lies a complex web of logistics, strategy, and leadership that determines a team's success. This book, Pitch Perfect: How to Run a Baseball Team, delves into the ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, the thrill of victory—these are the iconic sounds and sensations that define the beloved sport of baseball. However, behind every exciting game lies a complex web of logistics, strategy, and leadership that determines a team's success. This book, Pitch Perfect: How to Run a Baseball Team, delves into the
... Read more
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The Wax Pack

On the Open Road in Search of Baseball's Afterlife

by Brad Balukjian ...

Narrated by Brad Balukjian ...

Unabridged

9 hours 57 min

Is there life after baseball? Starting from this simple question, The Wax Pack ends up with something much bigger and unexpected—a meditation on the loss of innocence and the gift of impermanence, for both Brad Balukjian and the former ballplayers he tracked down. To get a truly random sample of players, Balukjian followed this wildly absurd but fun-as-hell premise: he took a single pack of ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Is there life after baseball? Starting from this simple question, The Wax Pack ends up with something much bigger and unexpected—a meditation on the loss of innocence and the gift of impermanence, for both Brad Balukjian and the former ballplayers he tracked down. To get a truly random sample of players, Balukjian followed this wildly absurd but fun-as-hell premise: he took a single pack of
... Read more
Audiobook

Schoolboy

The Untold Journey of a Yankees Hero

by Waite Hoyt ...

Narrated by Joe Barrett ...

Unabridged

8 hours 53 min

Waite "Schoolboy" Hoyt's improbable baseball journey began when the 1915 New York Giants signed him as a high school junior, for no pay and a five-dollar bonus.Based on a trove of Hoyt's writings and interview transcripts, Tim Manners has reanimated the baseball legend's untold story, entirely in Hoyt's own words.Over his twenty-three-year professional baseball career, Hoyt won 237 big league ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Waite "Schoolboy" Hoyt's improbable baseball journey began when the 1915 New York Giants signed him as a high school junior, for no pay and a five-dollar bonus.Based on a trove of Hoyt's writings and interview transcripts, Tim Manners has reanimated the baseball legend's untold story, entirely in Hoyt's own words.Over his twenty-three-year professional baseball career, Hoyt won 237 big league
... Read more
Audiobook

Rickey

The Life and Legend of an American Original

by Howard Bryant ...

Narrated by JD Jackson ...

Unabridged

18 hours 37 min

From the author of The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron comes the definitive biography of Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s epic leadoff hitter and base-stealer who also stole America’s heart over nearly five electric decades in the game.Few names in the history of baseball evoke the excellence and dynamism that Rickey Henderson’s does. He holds the record for the most stolen bases in a ... Read more

$39.99 USD

From the author of The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron comes the definitive biography of Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s epic leadoff hitter and base-stealer who also stole America’s heart over nearly five electric decades in the game.Few names in the history of baseball evoke the excellence and dynamism that Rickey Henderson’s does. He holds the record for the most stolen bases in a
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