MLB history podcasts
Rule Adjustments Baseball has experienced numerous rule adjustments that have reshaped the sport. The introduction of the pitch clock in 2023 is one of the most recent changes affecting the game’s pace. Historically, nine-inning games in the 1920s lasted under two hours. However, by 2021, the average game time extended to 3 hours and 11 … Read more
For many Red Sox fans, it will feel like yesterday. But even for neutrals, it might feel a little strange to note that the Red Sox’ magical playoff run, the epic comeback against the Yankees in the ALCS, and the final reverse of the Curse of the Bambino was almost 20 years ago. Fans still … Read more
Forty years ago, the baseball world witnessed one of the best seasons a Major League team ever had. I’m not sure I would rank this team in the top ten all-time, but surely they rank in the top fifteen. I’m talking, of course, about the 1984 Detroit Tigers. SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW THIS PODCAST FOR FREE … Read more
After the Kansas City Athletics moved to Oakland in 1968, the City was hungry for another baseball team. They got one just one year later. As all expansion teams do, they struggled in their first two seasons, going 69–93 in 1969 and 65–97 in 1970. But they had some talented young players, most notably, centerfielder … Read more
The Pine Tar Game stands as a monumental moment in baseball history, encapsulating the drama and controversy that can erupt in sports over seemingly minor details. This article delves into the events of July 24, 1983, when George Brett, playing for the Kansas City Royals, became embroiled in a dispute that would forever mark his career and … Read more