Rounders: A History of Baseball in America

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

Rounders: A History of Baseball in America is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 118 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Rounders: A History of Baseball in America, a sports show with 118 episodes published.

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  Episode #110

  Lights, Camera, Fastball: Nine MLB Players Who Became Actors

  Dec 23, 202526 minS0

  <p>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 to modern Hollywood studios and the current media scene.</p><p>We’re going to examine the stories of nine professional baseball players who leveraged their athletic careers to start new ones as on-stage or on-screen actors. Some were fueling a second passion, some did it for survival after playing days were done, and some used their skills on the fi...

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  Episode #109

  Did the 1951 New York Giants Steal a Pennant?

  Dec 8, 20259 minS0

  <p>"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.</p><p>But it wasn't just a miracle. It may have been a heist.</p><p>In this episode, we break down the elaborate, high-tech cheating scheme the New York Giants ran out of the center-field clubhouse at the Polo Grounds. </p><p>We’re talking telescopes, hidden wires, and a buzzer system installed by an electrician who—in a cruel twist of irony—was a die-ha...

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  Episode #108

  Celebrating Baseball’s Labor Hero: Curt Flood

  Sep 1, 202522 minS0

  <p>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. </p><p>A stellar center fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, Flood made history not just with his glove and bat, but with his courageous stand against baseball's oppressive "reserve clause". Let’s look at the sacrifice and toll of being the prominent player to stand up for his peers.</p><p><br></p><p>Get Deeper Into the Episode</p><p>⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the FREE Substack newsletter⁠⁠⁠ for videos, photos...

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  The Top 5 Biggest Trade Deadline Deals in MLB History

  Aug 4, 202518 minS0

  <p>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 paid off, and the ones that looked like genius but were secretly a disaster.</p><p>Today, we’re counting down the top five biggest trade deadline deals of all time. Today, on Rounders: A History of Baseball in America.</p><p><br></p><p>Get Deeper Into the Episode</p><p>⁠⁠Subscribe to the FREE Substack newsletter⁠⁠ for videos, photos, and other conten...

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  Episode #108

  From Last Place to World Series Champs: The 1914 Boston Braves (w/ Martin H. Bush)

  Jul 28, 202549 minS0

  <p>How does a team of losers, buried in last place in the middle of July, turn around and win the World Series?</p><p>That’s not a hypothetical question. It’s the true story of the 1914 Boston Braves. Today, I’m joined by author and historian Martin Bush to talk about his fantastic new book about this team who went from misfits to champions.</p><p>Grab a copy of Martin’s book “Deadbeats, Dead Balls, and the 1914 Boston Braves.”</p><p>Visit Martin’s publisher website at kentstateuniversitypress.com</p><p><br></p><p>Get Deeper Into the Episode</p>...

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