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Sacrifice Flies
In the 2007 MLB playoffs Cleveland got a boost from an unlikely fan: Pestilence.
Oct 20
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Paul Jackson
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One Last Pitch - Part 2 of 2
When he left his rocking chair, fans in Kansas City gave Satchel Paige a rock-star reception.
Oct 13
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One Last Pitch - Part 1 of 2
After 12 years “back in the woods,” Satchel Paige returned to the majors and set a record that will never, ever be broken.
Oct 6
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September 2025
Eliminated (and Loving Every Minute)
With nothing left to play for, these teams just played.
Sep 29
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The A's of Aquarius
Facing the loss of his stars, Oakland’s owner hired a stellar expert to guide the team to one last title.
Sep 22
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"We" Made a Podcast!
Featuring some of the best sideways-stories from baseball history…and one of my favorite people.
Sep 18
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Seeing Saffron
We’re hunting history with help from two awesome readers.
Sep 15
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Paul Jackson
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The Philadelphia Signal Service
The first electrical sign-stealing scandal happened when?
Sep 8
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The Niekro File
In 1987, Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Niekro was suspected of "defacing" the baseball, but the cover-up was worse than the crime.
Sep 1
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Paul Jackson
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August 2025
“A Cowardly and Premeditated Assault” - Part 2 of 2
A beanball in 1940 leads to a legal inquiry and a Wild-West-themed night at Brooklyn’s old ballpark.
Aug 25
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Paul Jackson
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“A Cowardly and Premeditated Assault”
In 1940, a Brooklyn Dodger star was hit in the head by a pitch. The team's president shocked baseball by making an unprecedented accusation in response.
Aug 18
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Paul Jackson
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Tomatoes in the Outfield
In 1975, Detroit kicked off an urban agricultural movement and the Tigers offered up a little bit of center field.
Aug 11
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