Baseball history podcasts
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
The New York Mets franchise began with seven losing seasons in a row, 1962–1968. But in 1969, they shocked the baseball world by going 100–62 in the regular season and winning the World Series. For the next three seasons, they won 83 games and finished third in their division. In 1973, they again shocked everyone … Read more
After winning back-to-back World Series in 1977 & 1978, the New York Yankees had an off year in 1979, finishing the season with an 89–71 record and failing to reach postseason play. More importantly, their Captain, Thurman Munson, was killed in a plane crash. The Yankees were determined to get back to the World Series … Read more