Aug 27, 2020
Ray Caldwell may have finally done enough to call down God's judgment 101 years ago this week when, while making his first start for Cleveland, he was struck by lightning while on the mound, then got up and finished the game. At the request of Patron Francis Fay, Mike and Bill look back at Caldwell's colorful career,...
Aug 23, 2020
Another month, another engaging discussion with folks who, by now, almost seem like old friends, including Craig Calcaterra, formerly of NBC Sports. But there are some new friends too, and always room for more! If you're interested in joining us next month, visit patreon.com/twibh.
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Aug 19, 2020
Ray Chapman was the toast of Cleveland, until 100 years ago this week, when his life was tragically cut short by a Carl Mays fastball that crushed in his skull. Mike and Bill go through the lives of the star-crossed pair who would become forever linked in the history of the game, and the ramifications of Chapman's...
Aug 13, 2020
This is, of course, not the first time baseball has come back in August. The first time it happened was 39 years ago this week, when the owners and the players finally agreed to resume the 1981 season after missing almost 40 percent of the regular season. Mike and Bill look at the reasons behind the strike, who was at...
Aug 6, 2020
One of the best ballplayers and most incredible athletes in modern history, Dave Winfield's baseball career should speak for itself. Unfortunately, two figures get in the way of that: George Steinbrenner and a stupid seagull, which was accidentally killed by a Winfield warmup toss 37 years ago this week. Mike and...