Oct 31, 2018
For almost all of the 20th century, the Fall Classic had been resigned to October. But after the attacks of September 11th delayed the regular season by a week, the Yankees and Diamondbacks were forced to play the first World Series games in November. Mike and Bill investigate how the teams were put together, and how...
Oct 24, 2018
The 1985 World Series was a classic, and pitted two of the best franchises of the past 10 years against one another in a battle that was said to turn on a blown call at first base by Don Denkinger 33 years ago this week. Mike and Bill examine what happened in that fateful Game Six, and how the Royals and Cardinals got...
Oct 17, 2018
In the 33 years since the 1985 World Series, baseball has changed radically. Rob Neyer (@robneyer)'s new book, Power Ball, uses a relatively meaningless September contest between the Astros and Athletics to explore how the game has evolved, the ways that its thriving, and how it is struggling. Mike and Bill interview...
Oct 10, 2018
Ernie Lombardi might be the most singular player in baseball history, a slugging catcher who was beloved at the same time he was the target of incredible ridicule. This week, 69 years ago, Lombardi found himself blamed for the Reds' loss to the Yankees. What really happened at home plate and how did the best catcher...
Oct 4, 2018
While one of the most dominant players in three separate decades, one of Frank Robinson's biggest accomplishments took place 44 years ago this week, when he became the first African-American hired to manage a Major League club. Mike and Bill profile Robinson's entire incredible career, and look at his place as one of...