Arms and Armor - Part 1

In 1941, baseball players started wearing helmets. All it took was an obsessive executive, a world-renowned neurologist, and a historic swarm of bean…

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Programming Notes and Power Points

It’s really just one of each, but the plural sounded better.

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Clash of the Gardeners

In the 1970s the ground of Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium nourished a hypercompetitive friendship and the biggest tomatoes in sports.

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November 2025

Jackie Robinson’s Bad Bounce

On a stormy night in 1954, a baseball hero let his temper (and his bat) get away from him.

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Cash Grab - Part 2 of 2

The history of baseball’s “cash scramble” promotion, from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows.

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Cash Grab - Part 1 of 2

When baseball’s popularity waned, a creative and determined promoter threw money at the problem...but only in small bills.

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October 2025

The Year of the Squirrel

The postseason is full of strange champions, but in 2011 St. Louis went on a run with a commonplace critter.

Oct 27 • 

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Sacrifice Flies

In the 2007 MLB playoffs Cleveland got a boost from an unlikely fan: Pestilence.

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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.

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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.

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September 2025

Eliminated (and Loving Every Minute)

With nothing left to play for, these teams just played.

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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.

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