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Rounders: A History of Baseball in America examines baseball's journey from a diversion played on the outskirts of small towns to a pastime continually shaping this country's cultural identity. This sport isn't just about a ball-and-stick. It's a snapshot of ourselves, our nation, and our world.Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rounders/subscribe
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Moving from a pro baseball diamond to a Hollywood set is a rare occurrence. The examples start in the early 1900s, when vaudeville and silent films were a natural spot for sports heroes. The pattern continues all the way
"The Giants win the pennant!" is the most famous call in sports history. For 50 years, the 1951 National League pennant race was celebrated as the ultimate miracle—a 13.5-game comeback that shouldn't have been possible.
Curt Flood's name might not be as widely recognized as other baseball legends, but his impact on professional sports, particularly Major League Baseball, is immeasurable and continues to resonate today. A stellar center
Every July, contenders trade away top prospects for a two-month rental and a prayer. Most of the time, it doesn't work out. This week, we're digging into the rare exceptions—the five biggest deadline deals that actually
How does a team of losers, buried in last place in the middle of July, turn around and win the World Series? That’s not a hypothetical question. It’s the true story of the 1914 Boston Braves. Today, I’m joined by author
Explore Hank Aaron's landmark 700th home run, the infamous 'Pine Tar Incident' that sparked an on-field explosion, and the courageous Hall of Fame speech that changed baseball forever.
Revisit the dramatic end of Joe DiMaggio's 56-game streak, Hank Aaron's 755th and final home run, a perfect game on a legendary day, and the most controversial play in All-Star Game history. Get Deeper Into the Episode
The story of Leonard George Koenecke, an outfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers, is mostly etched into baseball history books not because of his incredible plays, but because of the absolutely shocking and bizarre way he di
Picture this: It's the 1900’s and you bought a pack of cigarettes. Inside is a little rectangle of cardboard. There’s no stats on the back, no holograms. Just a hand-drawn image. It's a ballplayer (and maybe some tobacco
Imagine America in the spring of 1963. The United States was in the thick of experiencing significant social unrest due to its growing Civil Rights Movement. Brutal police actions against protesters in Birmingham, AL led
I sat down with author Jeffrey Orens, who wrote Selling Baseball: How A.G. Spalding Built America’s Game. This episode is all about the unsung architects of America’s pastime—A.G. Spalding and George Wright. These two na
I sat down with the director of product development comms and brand strategy at Sony Interactive’s San Diego Studio to talk about MLB The Show 25 - but don’t worry, we’re not just talking button-mashing and graphics. We’
Today I’m breaking down seven moments when the IRS stepped off the sidelines and went head-to-head with some of pro baseball’s biggest names. From Hall of Famers to World Series champs to obscure role players, nobody was
Today's episode is about women in baseball. I sat down with author Al Lautenslager to talk about his new book, Leveling the Playing Field: Women Breaking Barriers in Major League Baseball Coaching and Leadership. This co
This week, we're diving into a forgotten chapter of baseball history— the heartbreaking story of the 1946 Spokane Indians bus crash.
Baseball in Ireland? Yeah, it’s a thing—and it’s got a history that might surprise you. This week, we’re heading across the Atlantic to explore how America’s pastime found its way onto the Emerald Isle. We’ll talk about
Baseball isn’t just a game—it’s a reflection of America itself. And nowhere is that more true than in small towns and cities, where the sport isn’t just played—it’s part of the community’s identity. This week, I sit down
Before the modern Orioles, there was a National League dynasty that changed baseball forever—then disappeared. This week, I sit down with authors and historians Tom Delise and Jay Seaborg to talk about the 1890s Orioles,
Author and historian Paul D. White joins the show to expose the barriers that kept Negro League legends out of Cooperstown for so long —and why work isn't done yet. Check Out Paul's Work: Buy his book "Cooperstown's Back
A century before Pete Rose and the Black Sox, one man made history for all the wrong reasons. Dick Higham—a former player turned respected umpire—was banned from baseball in 1882 over a supposed gambling scheme. But was
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