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Ted Williams

The Biography of an American Hero

by Leigh Montville ...

Narrated by Philip Bosco ...

Abridged

5 hours 58 min

He was The Kid. The Splendid Splinter. Teddy Ballgame. One of the greatest figures of his generation, and arguably the greatest baseball hitter of all time. But what made Ted Williams a legend – and a lightning rod for controversy in life and in death? What motivated him to interrupt his Hall of Fame career twice to serve his country as a fighter pilot; to embrace his fans while tangling with the ... Read more

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He was The Kid. The Splendid Splinter. Teddy Ballgame. One of the greatest figures of his generation, and arguably the greatest baseball hitter of all time. But what made Ted Williams a legend – and a lightning rod for controversy in life and in death? What motivated him to interrupt his Hall of Fame career twice to serve his country as a fighter pilot; to embrace his fans while tangling with the
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Fenway Punk

How a Boston Indie Label Scored Big on Baseball's Greatest Rivalry

by Chris Wrenn ...

Narrated by Chris Ciulla ...

Unabridged

7 hours 7 min

An audacious and inspiring debut social history that explores how entrepreneurial members of the tight-knit hardcore punk scene within the vibrant heart of Boston cashed in on one of baseball's greatest rivalries.For eighty-six years Boston Red Sox baseball fans lived in the shadow of their rivals, the New York Yankees, who more or less dominated the sport each season. Red Sox fans grew dejected ... Read more

R440,99

An audacious and inspiring debut social history that explores how entrepreneurial members of the tight-knit hardcore punk scene within the vibrant heart of Boston cashed in on one of baseball's greatest rivalries.For eighty-six years Boston Red Sox baseball fans lived in the shadow of their rivals, the New York Yankees, who more or less dominated the sport each season. Red Sox fans grew dejected
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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

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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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Dynastic, Bombastic, Fantastic

Reggie, Rollie, Catfish, and Charlie Finley's Swingin' A's

by Jason Turbow ...

Narrated by Jason Turbow ...

Unabridged

11 hours 25 min

The Oakland A's of the early 1970s were the most transformative team in baseball history. Never before had an entire organization so collectively traumatized baseball's establishment with its outlandish behavior and business decisions—or with its indisputable winning record: five straight division titles and three straight championships. The high drama that played out on the field was exceeded ... Read more

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The Oakland A's of the early 1970s were the most transformative team in baseball history. Never before had an entire organization so collectively traumatized baseball's establishment with its outlandish behavior and business decisions—or with its indisputable winning record: five straight division titles and three straight championships. The high drama that played out on the field was exceeded
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Sports Byline: Gilbert Black

by Ron Barr ...

Narrated by Ron Barr, Gilbert Black ...

Series series Sports Byline Classics
Unabridged

21 min

One of the last living Negro American League players, Gilbert Black of the Indianapolis Clowns talks about growing up in NYC and sneaking into the Polo Grounds to watch baseball games as a child.Black recalls the segregation and discrimination he and other black baseball players faced in the major leagues, including being made to sleep outside on a porch at training camp with the Atlanta Braves. ... Read more

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One of the last living Negro American League players, Gilbert Black of the Indianapolis Clowns talks about growing up in NYC and sneaking into the Polo Grounds to watch baseball games as a child.Black recalls the segregation and discrimination he and other black baseball players faced in the major leagues, including being made to sleep outside on a porch at training camp with the Atlanta Braves.
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The Soul of Baseball

A Road Trip Through Buck O'Neil's America

by Joe Posnanski ...

Narrated by David Sadzin ...

Unabridged

7 hours 52 min

When legendary Negro League player Buck O'Neil asked Joe Posnanski how he fell in love with baseball, the renowned sports columnist was inspired by the question. He decided to spend the 2005 baseball season touring the country with the ninety-four-year-old O'Neil in hopes of rediscovering the love that first drew them to the game.The Soul of Baseball is as much the story of Buck O'Neil as it is ... Read more

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When legendary Negro League player Buck O'Neil asked Joe Posnanski how he fell in love with baseball, the renowned sports columnist was inspired by the question. He decided to spend the 2005 baseball season touring the country with the ninety-four-year-old O'Neil in hopes of rediscovering the love that first drew them to the game.The Soul of Baseball is as much the story of Buck O'Neil as it is
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Mind Gym

An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence

by Gary Mack, David Casstevens ...

Unabridged

5 hours 27 min

Praise for Mind Gym"Believing in yourself is paramount to success for any athlete. Gary's lessons and David's writing provide examples of the importance of the mental game."--Ben Crenshaw, two-time Masters champion and former Ryder Cup captain"Mind Gym hits a home run. If you want to build mental muscle for the major leagues, read this book."--Ken Griffey Jr., Major League Baseball MVP... ... Read more

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Praise for Mind Gym"Believing in yourself is paramount to success for any athlete. Gary's lessons and David's writing provide examples of the importance of the mental game."--Ben Crenshaw, two-time Masters champion and former Ryder Cup captain"Mind Gym hits a home run. If you want to build mental muscle for the major leagues, read this book."--Ken Griffey Jr., Major League Baseball MVP...
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The Big Show

Inside ESPN's Sportscenter

by Keith Olbermann, Dan Patrick ...

Narrated by Keith Olbermann, Dan Patrick ...

Abridged

3 hours 2 min

From World Sports Headquarters in historic Bristol, Connecticut, comes the audiobook that's more colorful than Dennis Rodman's hair. For the first time, Keith Olbermann and Dan Patrick, the tag-team partners of ESPN's award winning Sportscenter, bring what People magazine calls their "Letterman-like loopiness and Koppel-esque smarts" to listeners everywhere in THE BIG SHOW.Less expansive (and ... Read more

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From World Sports Headquarters in historic Bristol, Connecticut, comes the audiobook that's more colorful than Dennis Rodman's hair. For the first time, Keith Olbermann and Dan Patrick, the tag-team partners of ESPN's award winning Sportscenter, bring what People magazine calls their "Letterman-like loopiness and Koppel-esque smarts" to listeners everywhere in THE BIG SHOW.Less expansive (and
... Read more
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They Bled Blue

Fernandomania, Strike-Season Mayhem, and the Weirdest Championship Baseball Had Ever Seen: The 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers

by Jason Turbow ...

Narrated by Jason Turbow ...

Unabridged

10 hours 3 min

They Bled Blue is the rollicking yarn of the Los Angeles Dodgers' crazy 1981 season, a watershed campaign that cemented the team's place and reputation as fitting thoroughly within the surrounding LA culture. That it culminated in an unlikely World Series win—during a split season demarcated by a strike, no less—is not even the most interesting thing about this team.The Dodgers were led by the ... Read more

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They Bled Blue is the rollicking yarn of the Los Angeles Dodgers' crazy 1981 season, a watershed campaign that cemented the team's place and reputation as fitting thoroughly within the surrounding LA culture. That it culminated in an unlikely World Series win—during a split season demarcated by a strike, no less—is not even the most interesting thing about this team.The Dodgers were led by the
... Read more
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What's The Endgame?

Helping Families Navigate Youth Baseball

by Sean Collins ...

Narrated by Sean Collins ...

Unabridged

4 hours 58 min

A must-have book to reap major-league benefits!What’s The Endgame is a guidebook designed to help families navigate youth baseball, written by former All-American outfielder at Kansas State University and professional baseball player Sean Collins, who was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 1989.This book is packed with over three decades of wisdom to help young ballplayers maximize their ... Read more

R285,73 or Free with Kobo Plus

A must-have book to reap major-league benefits!What’s The Endgame is a guidebook designed to help families navigate youth baseball, written by former All-American outfielder at Kansas State University and professional baseball player Sean Collins, who was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 1989.This book is packed with over three decades of wisdom to help young ballplayers maximize their
... Read more
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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

R285,73 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
... Read more
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A Runner on 2B is NOT in Scoring Position... And Why You Should Care

A book about Baseball5 Offensive and Defensive Strategy

by Philip Spielmann ...

Narrated by AI Voice ...

Unabridged

2 hours 27 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Unlock the Winning Edge: A Runner on 2B is NOT in Scoring Position…Discover the Revolutionary Strategy that Will Change How You Play Baseball5Are you ready to move beyond the basics and master the strategic depth of Baseball5? A Runner on 2B is NOT in Scoring Position… is not just another rulebook; it is a groundbreaking, data-driven guide that will ... Read more

R77,27 or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Unlock the Winning Edge: A Runner on 2B is NOT in Scoring Position…Discover the Revolutionary Strategy that Will Change How You Play Baseball5Are you ready to move beyond the basics and master the strategic depth of Baseball5? A Runner on 2B is NOT in Scoring Position… is not just another rulebook; it is a groundbreaking, data-driven guide that will
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Try Not to Suck

The Exceptional, Extraordinary Baseball Life of Joe Maddon

by Bill Chastain, Jesse Rogers ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

6 hours 19 min

With his irreverant personality, laid-back approach, and penchant for the unexpected, Joe Maddon is a singular presence among Major League Baseball managers. Whether he's bringing clowns and live bear cubs to spring training or leading the Chicago Cubs to their first World Series victory in 108 years, Maddon is always one to watch.In Try Not to Suck, ESPN's Jesse Rogers and MLB.com's Bill Chastain ... Read more

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With his irreverant personality, laid-back approach, and penchant for the unexpected, Joe Maddon is a singular presence among Major League Baseball managers. Whether he's bringing clowns and live bear cubs to spring training or leading the Chicago Cubs to their first World Series victory in 108 years, Maddon is always one to watch.In Try Not to Suck, ESPN's Jesse Rogers and MLB.com's Bill Chastain
... Read more
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Luckiest Man

The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig

by Jonathan Eig ...

Narrated by Dion Graham ...

Unabridged

13 hours 20 min

The definitive account of the life and tragic death of baseball legend Lou Gehrig.Lou Gehrig was a baseball legend—the Iron Horse, the stoic New York Yankee who was the greatest first baseman in history, a man whose consecutive-games streak was ended by a horrible disease that now bears his name. But as this definitive new biography makes clear, Gehrig’s life was more complicated—and, perhaps, ... Read more

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The definitive account of the life and tragic death of baseball legend Lou Gehrig.Lou Gehrig was a baseball legend—the Iron Horse, the stoic New York Yankee who was the greatest first baseman in history, a man whose consecutive-games streak was ended by a horrible disease that now bears his name. But as this definitive new biography makes clear, Gehrig’s life was more complicated—and, perhaps,
... Read more
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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

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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
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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

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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
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Travel Baseball Coach

How to Start, Succeed, Have Fun, and Make a Positive Impact in Travel Baseball Coaching From A to Z

by HowExpert, Thomas Nelson ...

Narrated by Roland Purdy ...

Unabridged

1 hour 50 min

If you're looking to gain an inside edge when it comes to being a travel baseball coach, then this is the book for you! This book was designed to talk you through step by step, how to build a powerhouse program moving forward.You'll be given the ins and outs of recruiting to start stocking your team with premium players; an inside look at the most effective batting drills to ensure an offensive ... Read more

R382,06 or Free with Kobo Plus

If you're looking to gain an inside edge when it comes to being a travel baseball coach, then this is the book for you! This book was designed to talk you through step by step, how to build a powerhouse program moving forward.You'll be given the ins and outs of recruiting to start stocking your team with premium players; an inside look at the most effective batting drills to ensure an offensive
... Read more
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La pelota caliente

by Iván González García, Iván González García ...

Narrated by Eduardo Cortés ...

Unabridged

44 min

"Esta es la historia de Ventura Miranda, el rey del jonrón. Un héroe local que vivió entre el mito y la realidad. Un verdadero coloso del que se decía que cada vez que se volteaba la gorra hacia atrás, bateaba jonrón. Se narran sus amores, sus triunfos y sus hazañas. Con el ritmo de las narraciones extraordinarias de los locutores deportivos que, con su ingenio, versatilidad y talento, eran ... Read more

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"Esta es la historia de Ventura Miranda, el rey del jonrón. Un héroe local que vivió entre el mito y la realidad. Un verdadero coloso del que se decía que cada vez que se volteaba la gorra hacia atrás, bateaba jonrón. Se narran sus amores, sus triunfos y sus hazañas. Con el ritmo de las narraciones extraordinarias de los locutores deportivos que, con su ingenio, versatilidad y talento, eran
... Read more
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The Teammates

by David Halberstam ...

Narrated by Tate Donovan ...

Unabridged

4 hours 47 min

A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist shares the moving story of four baseball players and the friendships they forged as teammates—and the impact they had off the field.More than 6 years after his death David Halberstam remains one of this country's most respected journalists and revered authorities on American life and history in the years since WWII. A Pulitzer Prize-winner for his ground ... Read more

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A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist shares the moving story of four baseball players and the friendships they forged as teammates—and the impact they had off the field.More than 6 years after his death David Halberstam remains one of this country's most respected journalists and revered authorities on American life and history in the years since WWII. A Pulitzer Prize-winner for his ground
... Read more
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How to Beat a Broken Game

The Rise of the Dodgers in a League on the Brink

by Pedro Moura ...

Narrated by Pedro Moura ...

Unabridged

8 hours 27 min

The inside story of how the Dodgers won their first championship in more than thirty years—but helped cripple the sport of baseball in the processAfter years of frustrating playoff runs, the Los Angeles Dodgers finally reclaimed the World Series trophy after more than thirty years, led by star pitcher Clayton Kershaw, electric outfielder Mookie Betts, and a bevy of impressive young players ... Read more

R440,99

The inside story of how the Dodgers won their first championship in more than thirty years—but helped cripple the sport of baseball in the processAfter years of frustrating playoff runs, the Los Angeles Dodgers finally reclaimed the World Series trophy after more than thirty years, led by star pitcher Clayton Kershaw, electric outfielder Mookie Betts, and a bevy of impressive young players
... Read more
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Homestand

Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America

by Will Bardenwerper ...

Narrated by Dan Bittner ...

Unabridged

10 hours 45 min

**A poignant memoir exploring small town baseball as a lens into what’s right and wrong with modern America—written by an acclaimed journalist and Army Ranger who, after returning from Iraq to a painfully divided country, rediscovered its core values in the bleachers of a minor league ballpark in Batavia, New York."Bardenwerper finds hope in the people and community around a former minor league ... Read more

R382,25

**A poignant memoir exploring small town baseball as a lens into what’s right and wrong with modern America—written by an acclaimed journalist and Army Ranger who, after returning from Iraq to a painfully divided country, rediscovered its core values in the bleachers of a minor league ballpark in Batavia, New York."Bardenwerper finds hope in the people and community around a former minor league
... Read more
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Daybreak at Chavez Ravine

Fernandomania and the Remaking of the Los Angeles Dodgers

by Erik Sherman ...

Narrated by Asa Siegel ...

Unabridged

10 hours 12 min

Fernando Valenzuela was only twenty years old when Tom Lasorda chose him as the Dodgers' opening-day starting pitcher in 1981. Born in a remote Mexican town, the left-hander had moved to the US less than two years before. He became an instant icon and there hasn't been a player since who created as many Dodgers fans.After the Dodgers' move to Los Angeles in the 1950s, relations were badly strained ... Read more

R496,74 or Free with Kobo Plus

Fernando Valenzuela was only twenty years old when Tom Lasorda chose him as the Dodgers' opening-day starting pitcher in 1981. Born in a remote Mexican town, the left-hander had moved to the US less than two years before. He became an instant icon and there hasn't been a player since who created as many Dodgers fans.After the Dodgers' move to Los Angeles in the 1950s, relations were badly strained
... Read more
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Magical Game, The

The Spirit and History of Baseball's Superstitions, Rituals, and Curses

by Addy Baird ...

Narrated by Erin Moon ...

Unabridged

8 hours 44 min

This is the story of baseball’s rich magical history and the centuries-old culture of superstition in the sport. It is a love letter to the jinxes, curses, rituals and myths of baseball’s past and present ― and to the innate mysticism of the game.For more than 150 years, a magical culture has been central to the game of baseball: At the turn of the 20th century, a battle between two lucky mascots ... Read more

R401,17 or Free with Kobo Plus

This is the story of baseball’s rich magical history and the centuries-old culture of superstition in the sport. It is a love letter to the jinxes, curses, rituals and myths of baseball’s past and present ― and to the innate mysticism of the game.For more than 150 years, a magical culture has been central to the game of baseball: At the turn of the 20th century, a battle between two lucky mascots
... Read more
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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

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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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Ted Williams

Fenway Punk

Pitch Perfect: How to Run a Baseball Team

Dynastic, Bombastic, Fantastic

Sports Byline: Gilbert Black

The Soul of Baseball

Mind Gym

The Big Show

They Bled Blue

What's The Endgame?

Grand Slam for God, A

A Runner on 2B is NOT in Scoring Position... And Why You Should Care

Try Not to Suck

Luckiest Man

The MVP Machine

Mad Dog!

Travel Baseball Coach

La pelota caliente

The Teammates

How to Beat a Broken Game

Homestand

Daybreak at Chavez Ravine

Magical Game, The

1946 - St. Louis Cardinals vs. Boston Red Sox