Jan 28, 2021
It's safe to say that Don Sutton got less attention than any other member of the 300 win club. But that's how he liked it, preferring to play the working hero to the superstar. As yet another Hall of Famer falls, Mike and Bill look back on the Sutton's life and legacy of 50 years in the game, and how it was possible for...
Jan 20, 2021
Benny Kauff was the best hitter in the Federal League and, 115 years ago this week, got the chance to prove he was the best in baseball, when he signed with the Giants. His baseball career came to an abrupt end, however, 99 years ago this week, when an appellate court upheld Commissioner Landis's right to ban him...
Jan 16, 2021
Just a quick promo to let all of our subscribers know about the cool guest we're having on the Zoom Hangout on Wed, January 20th at 9:00 EST, 6:00 PST: radio voice of the Minnesota Twins Cory Provus. If you're interested in joining us to talk with Cory about his time working with Bob Uecker, how one trains to become a...
Jan 14, 2021
They don't make 'em like Tommy Lasorda anymore. And we mean that in the both the best and worst way possible. One of the biggest characters in baseball history, the legendary Dodgers manager left this Earth at the age of 93, leaving behind a complicated legacy. Mike and Bill tease out his unlikely path to becoming...
Jan 7, 2021
Despite being nearly 40, with a family, and missing four toes on one foot, 83 years ago this week Red Ruffing was inducted into the US Army for World War II. It was unexpected to say the least. Mike and Bill kick off Season 5 by looking back on the life and career of a mostly forgotten great Yankee to find out how he...