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Ep. 8: Will a Female Ever Play Major League Baseball?
Episode 8
In this episode, I’ll explore the reasons why there has not been a female at the highest level of baseball, and the factors involved in a female making it to the big leagues. And by the end of the ep…
Published on 2 years ago
Ep. 7: Trick or Cheat
Episode 7
In this episode, I explore one of the most famous moments in baseball history, and how this moment might be the result of cheating. I also discuss the culture of cheating in baseball, and if there's …
Published on 2 years ago
Ep. 6: How Much Did They Actually Make?
Episode 6
In this episode, I do a deep dive into the history of baseball salaries, how much players actually made compared to today, and the many ways players supplemented their income. I also discuss a new wa…
Published on 2 years ago
Ep. 5: Gambling: Savior And Destroyer Of Baseball
Episode 5
Gambling was instrumental in the formation and spread of professional baseball, but it has also been a toxic part of the game. Today, we look at this love-hate relationship.
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 4: They Used To Do That?
Episode 4
In this episode, we take a look at some current practices that separate baseball from other sports. We also discuss a few rules and realities that used to exist, like pitchers throwing the ball under…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 3: Why The Knuckleball Is So Successful And So Rare
Episode 3
A few major league pitchers have found enormous success in the knuckleball, paving careers that outlasted most of their contemporaries. But for all its power and effectiveness, the knuckleball is alm…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 2: How Ray Chapman’s Death Saved Future Lives
Episode 2
In 1920, Ray Chapman was killed by a pitch, the only major league player ever to be killed during gameplay. Many players owe their added safety to the obvious and not-so-obvious changes that took pla…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 1: Did Lou Gehrig Have Lou Gehrig’s Disease?
Episode 1
Lou Gehrig is one of the most famous and well-loved baseball players of all time. In the United States and other countries, Gehrig is also the namesake for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a neur…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago