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Infinite Inning 242: Hell-Bent to the Balls
David Roth returns to discuss the postseason thus far, remember bad Braves teams and worse shortstops, wonder at the complacency of the AL Central, and be psychically assaulted by “Citizens for Sanit…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Infinite Inning 241: Where Did All the Cool Whip Go
Author Patrick Montgomery discusses his book, THE BASEBALL MIRACLE OF THE SPLENDID 6 AND TOWNY TOWNSEND, the story of a Virginia youth coach who produced more than his share of future major leaguers.…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Infinite Inning 240: Holiday at the Polo Grounds
Lincoln Mitchell (San Francisco Year Zero) returns to talk the future of both San Francisco and the San Francisco Giants as well as the war against Ukraine. Plus tales: The clouded conception of a Ne…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Infinite Inning 239: The Bullpen Catchers of Classic Hollywood
Craig Calcaterra (Cup of Coffee, Everything is Broken) returns to adjudicate the AL MVP race, the pitch-clock, the value of managers, and more. Plus tales: The attitudes and abilities of Carl Hubbell…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Infinite Inning 238: To Deny The Umpire's Truth is a Sin
Rob Neyer returns to discuss his contributions to Dale Scott’s memoir THE UMPIRE IS OUT and sundry other matters. Plus tales: A reserve catcher meets a grizzly end and a ballplayer is punished for go…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Infinite Inning 237: Lightning Bolts From Clear Blue Skies
Eric Stephen (True Blue L.A.) returns to discuss the amazing, weird season of dominance being had by the Dodgers. Plus Tales: An outfielder stands in center field when God presses the “Smite” button …
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Infinite Inning 236: Sailing the Sea of Baseball's Brief Lives
Cliff Corcoran takes over the interview to interrogate Steve on BASEBALL’S BRIEF LIVES: PLAYER STORIES INSPIRED BY THE INFINITE INNING. Plus tales: Teams that played .700 ball and then faltered (that…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Infinite Inning 235 No Beatwriters in the Wedding Party
Chris Cotillo (Mass Live) discusses the Red Sox’ incomprehensible season, the beatwriter as a young man, and how to work the pregame clubhouse. Plus Tales: Lessons from a Game-Ending Caught Stealing,…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Infinite Inning 234: Innovators and Hypocrites
Mark Armour and Daniel Levitt discuss their new book INTENTIONAL BALK: BASEBALL’s LONG AND SORDID HISTORY OF INNOVATION AND CHEATING. Plus tales: The Dodgers’ Uncle Robbie is a hypocrite about weight…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Infinite Inning 233 Smells Like Hot Yogurt
Chats are back! David Roth returns to ask existential questions about Juan Soto, the billionaire class, and if the average person can develop Steve Blass’s disease. Plus tales: A reserve catcher has …
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago