最高の Baseball History ポッドキャスト (2025)

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Episode 363 - Chucking Klein Into Cooperstown 1:22:39

2d ago1:22:39

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The parade of questionable Hall of Fame outfielders continue, as Mike and Bill celebrate Chuck Klein being elected to Cooperstown by the Veterans Committee 45 years ago this week. Klein put together some of the greatest seasons in baseball history, but in some of the weirdest contexts in baseball history, before suddenly flaming out. What happened?…

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Episode 0406 - Jay Valentine 2:05:04

4d ago2:05:04

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On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Jay Valentine, who patrolled center field in 1977 and 1978 for the Indianapolis Clowns, the last of the Negro League baseball teams. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and l…

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The Fight to Keep Baseball Alive in Small Town America (w/ Will Bardenwerper) 23:47

5d ago23:47

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Baseball isn’t just a game—it’s a reflection of America itself. And nowhere is that more true than in small towns and cities, where the sport isn’t just played—it’s part of the community’s identity. This week, I sit down with author Will Bardenwerper to talk about his new book, Homestand: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America. W…

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Episode 281 - The Dark Prince of Baseball: Hal Chase's Legacy 1:12:02

9d ago1:12:02

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In this week’s episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark discuss Hal Chase, a notorious figure in early baseball history known for his exceptional talent and controversial involvement with gambling and game-fixing. The hosts delve into Chase's career, his disputes with managers, and his influence on the infamous 1919 Black Sox scandal. Additionall…

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Episode 362 - What's All the Hooperla About Harry? 1:08:16

9d ago1:08:16

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Despite being a fine player for 17 seasons and a World Series hero three times over, Harry Hooper is one of the least discussed Hall of Famers in 2025. But 124 years ago this week, he was the only man who could replace Joe Jackson and return credibilty to the White Sox, who acquired him from Boston. On this anniversary, Mike and Bill look back on o…

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Team Autopsies: The Baltimore Orioles (NL) 1:02:35

12d ago1:02:35

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Before the modern Orioles, there was a National League dynasty that changed baseball forever—then disappeared. This week, I sit down with authors and historians Tom Delise and Jay Seaborg to talk about the 1890s Orioles, the wild tactics of “Foxy” Ned Hanlon, and why this team left a permanent mark on the game—despite being erased from the league. …

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Episode 361 - Pinstripes and More 1:11:53

15d ago1:11:53

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Over more than a century, the Yankee pinstripes have perhaps become the most iconic uniform element in all of sports, instantly identifiable to fans everywhere. And 113 years ago this week, the New York then Highlanders announced they'd be wearing them for the first time. Mike and Bill looks back at the history of the uniform pinstripes, as well as…

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Episode 280 - BaseBall Best Friends Forever: Germany Schaefer and Charlie O'Leary 1:03:40

16d ago1:03:40

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In this episode of 'Two Strike Noise,' hosts Jeff and Mark delve into various baseball history topics. They kick off with discussions on the Yankees' facial hair policy, ABS systems in spring training, and amusing feats and records related to player initials. The highlight of the episode is an in-depth look at legendary baseball best friends German…

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Negro League Legends & Fixing the Hall of Fame’s Biggest Oversight (w/ Paul D. White) 20:55

20d ago20:55

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Author and historian Paul D. White joins the show to expose the barriers that kept Negro League legends out of Cooperstown for so long —and why work isn't done yet. Check Out Paul's Work: Buy his book "Cooperstown's Back Door: A History of Negro Leaguers in the Baseball Hall of Fame” ⁠Amazon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Barnes & Noble⁠⁠ ⁠⁠McFarland⁠⁠ Subscribe to Paul on S…

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Episode 360 (Supplemental) - That Missing 6th Inning 4:50

20d ago4:50

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Mike accidentally deleted his description of the 6th inning and the unappreciated efforts of Frank McCormick from this week's episode, and so re-presents it here. Apologies!Mike Bates and Bill Parker による

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Episode 360 - Random Game V 1:30:20

22d ago1:30:20

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With the baseball history cupboard relatively bare this week, Mike and Bill fire up the ol' randomizer, which settles on an early season Reds and Pirates game from April 24th, 1937. In the process of talking about the game, they learn about Paul Waner, Frank McCormick, pitchers who refuse to allow home runs, batters who don't strike out, Forbes Fie…

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Episode 279 - Old Tyme Spring Training Stories and Myths 1:14:06

23d ago1:14:06

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In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark discuss the thrill of spring training games and the metaphorical return of baseball season, with some humorous tangents on the Hallmark Channel? To celebrate Black History Month they recount historical tales involving the Negro Leagues, the first night game in 1932, the 1936 Summer Olympics with Ma…

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Episode 359 - The Rise and Fall of the Senior Professional Baseball Association 1:15:20

29d ago1:15:20

1:15:20

After threatening for years, Mike and Bill finally get around to the short-lived Senior Professional Baseball Assocation to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the league's only championship. How did this glorious thing come to be and why did it fail? What happened in between? Was its downfall inevitable, or could the idea actually work today? All th…

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Episode 278 - The Salt Lake Trappers Go Streaking 1:13:06

30d ago1:13:06

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In this episode of Two Strike Noise hosts Jeff and Mark celebrate their 278th show, discussing the 1987 Salt Lake Trappers, holders of the longest winning streak in professional baseball history, with 29 consecutive wins. The episode also features an in-depth look at players from the Trappers' remarkable season and their historical impact. Addition…

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Episode 0405 - Brian Powers 3:16:38

1M ago3:16:38

3:16:38

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Brian Powers, who is a licensed architect and the man behind the incredible Bandbox Ballparks project which digitally reconstructs long-forgotten ballparks to preserve their histories. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodc…

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Episode 277 - The Almost Best Last Seasons in Baseball History 1:11:30

1M ago1:11:30

1:11:30

Join Jeff and Mark on Two Strike Noise as they discuss some unusual and fascinating baseball moments, including a mercy rule no-hitter in the Caribbean Series, Albert Pujols' knack for hitting home runs upon request, and a former big leaguer making the transition to professional pickle-ball player. The main segment this week looks at some notable l…

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Episode 136 (Re-run) - The Dodgers Break Up a Good Thing 1:11:03

1M ago1:11:03

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There has never been an infield that has played together longer, more often, or perhaps better than the Dodgers' incredible combination of Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Bill Russell, and Ron Cey, a dynamic foursome that lasted 9 years and 833 starts together. But it all came to an end 38 years ago this week, when Lopes was traded away. Mike and Bill e…

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Meet the Only Umpire Banned from Baseball: Dick Higham 25:24

1M ago25:24

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A century before Pete Rose and the Black Sox, one man made history for all the wrong reasons. Dick Higham—a former player turned respected umpire—was banned from baseball in 1882 over a supposed gambling scheme. But was the evidence legit? Or was he a scapegoat in baseball’s early war on corruption? Sign Up for the FREE Newsletter Dive deeper into …

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Episode 358 - Earle Combs Slides Into Cooperstown 1:30:41

1M ago1:30:41

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More maligned than most inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Earle Combs has developed an unfair reputation over the last decade or so as one of the worst choices of the old Veteran's Committee, 55 years ago this week. Mike and Bill look back at the Kentucky schoolmaster to see whether that reputation is warranted and find a much better player…

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Episode 276 - Baseball Adult Contemporary Era Hits 1:11:30

1M ago1:11:30

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In this can’t miss episode of To Strike Noise, hosts Jeff and Mark dive into the latest Hall of Fame inductees, discussing the quirks of players like Ichiro, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner. They then have a fun and nostalgic debate over Contemporary Era ballot nominees, including Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Kenny Lofton, comparing their career s…

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Rating the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Selections (w/ John Vampatella) 56:59

2M ago56:59

56:59

Ichiro Suzuki. Billy Wagner. CC Sabathia. These baseball greats are headed to Cooperstown as the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees. Join us as we rate if the writers made the right picks, who missed selection this year, and our personal choices for players that deserve enshrinement in the Hall. Don’t forget to grab your order of Magic Mind by he…

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Episode 357 - The Many Lives of Bob Uecker 1:25:35

2M ago1:25:35

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In 1961, Chuck Dressen told Bob Uecker that there was no place in baseball for a clown. But Uecker proved him wrong over the next 64 years, becoming a beloved backup catcher, World Champion, scout, broadcaster, actor, raconteur and, eventually, Hall of Famer. He became the very manifestation of the American Dream, the son of an immigrant and high s…

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Foul Play Files: The Murder of Rising Star Lyman Bostock 26:04

2M ago26:04

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A rising star in Major League Baseball, an All-Star career ahead of him, and a senseless act of violence that shocked the sports world . In this episode of Foul Play Files, we look at the tragic murder of Lyman Bostock—a player who was just hitting his prime when his life was taken far too soon. Note: This episode is part of an ongoing series entit…

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Episode 275 - More Cheaters In Baseball 1:02:30

2M ago1:02:30

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In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark delve into various baseball history topics, starting with the story of Cal Ripken Jr.'s minor league team, the Iron Birds, and the infamous Billy Ripken 'f##k face' baseball card, interesting quirks like nickname origins, Vince McMahon's surprising link to Negro League baseball, and a major 1962 ch…

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Episode 356 (Re-post) - The Umpire Gets The W 1:24:06

2M ago1:24:06

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Apologies for the truncated version of this episode that appeared initially. This has been rectified in this re-posting. Bernice Gera tried exceptionally hard to become one of baseball's pioneers. And, in many ways, she succeeded when, 53 years ago this week, a court ordered the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues to hire her as t…

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9 MLB Teams That ALMOST Existed (And What Stopped Them) 25:08

2M ago25:08

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Imagine a world where the MLB had teams like the Orlando Sun Rays or the Indianapolis Arrows. What about a franchise in Mexico City or a Toronto team that isn’t the Blue Jays? Today, we’re diving into the stories of nine MLB expansion teams that almost happened but didn’t. Note: There's even more 'listicle' episodes where you can hear my top rankin…

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Episode 274 - Bob Geren, Let's Play The Family Feud 1:10:30

2M ago1:10:30

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In this episode, Mark returns from a busy holiday season and then he and Jeff kick off the new year by reflecting on the recent passing of baseball legend Rickey Henderson and the impact he's had on their love for the game. The dashingly handsome duo navigates through various nostalgic baseball stories, from Bob Guerin's 'Family Feud' appearance to…

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Episode 31 (Re-run) - Glenn Davis Gets Dealt To Baltimore 1:12:35

2M ago1:12:35

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Apologies for the re-run. Bill's family had a medical issue this week (everyone is fine, thankfully), so we are re-releasing our 2018 episode on the fascinating Glenn Davis and the disastrous trade that Orioles made to acquire him. In the long history of trades, few have ever been so disastrous for a team than the Orioles acquisition of Glenn Davis…

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Episode 0404 - Michael Aronstein 3:23:36

2M ago3:23:36

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On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Michael Aronstein, who is a baseball card hobby pioneer who was the co-founder of TCMA, the founder of Photo File, and the recipient of SABR’s 2020 Jefferson Burdick Award. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack…

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Baseball Innovations: The Knuckleball 27:44

2M ago27:44

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What if I told you there’s a pitch so unpredictable, it defies physics and leaves even the best hitters guessing? This week, we’re diving into the wild, weird, and wonderful world of the knuckleball—an innovation that changed pitching forever. Stick around, because this is one ride you don’t want to miss. Note: This episode is part of an ongoing se…

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Episode 355 - The Hall of Fame Ballot, 2025 1:25:38

2M ago1:25:38

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Either traveling or recovering from travel, Bill and Mike break format to run through the current Hall of Fame ballot, and each find themselves at least one vote short to accomodate all the deserving candidates. But will the agree on who those deserving candidates are?Mike Bates and Bill Parker による

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(Free Preview) This Week in Baseball History: Dec 30-Jan 5 13:49

2M ago13:49

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Every month I share a preview of our bonus show to the general public. Learn about this week's top events in baseball history! If you like what you hear, head on over to rounders.substack.com to sign up for future bonus shows FOR FREE. Note: Interested in the episode about the Astrodome and Houston Colt 45's? Here's the link.…

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Episode 98 (Re-Run) - Rickey Becomes the Greatest 1:08:39

3M ago1:08:39

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In memory of his passing and in celebration of what would have been his 66th birthday, please enjoy this re-release of our episode focusing on the great Rickey Henderson: One of the most dynamic players of all time, Rickey Henderson still has many fans polarized. But everyone seems to agree that he was the best leadoff man and base stealer in baseb…

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Nine Facts You (Probably) Didn't Know About Rickey Henderson 23:23

3M ago23:23

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In the latest installment of our "Top 9 Facts" series, we’re examining the lesser-known highlights and stories surrounding the career of the one and only Rickey Henderson. What events, challenges and decisions did he make to become the legend we celebrate today? Let’s learn more about the life of the “Man of Steal” on this episode. Sign Up for the …

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