Crisis Management - Part 1 of 2

A prolonged losing streak in 1977 inspired Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner to try his hand at steering a sinking ship.

May 4 • Paul Jackson

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April 2026

Breaking In the Rules

What can efforts to control the spitball in the 1960s tell us about the state of the ABS challenge system today?

Apr 27 • Paul Jackson

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The Bull and the Locomotive - Part 2 of 2

On two thrilling days in 1921, Babe Ruth broke out the cheat codes and broke the Tigers’ fighting spirit.

Apr 20 • Paul Jackson

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The Bull and the Locomotive - Part 1 of 2

Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb faced off many times, but their generational changing of the guard took place in a June series in 1921.

Apr 13 • Paul Jackson

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Too Many Cooks

In 1974, the owner of the San Diego Padres delivered the verbal Shot Heard Round the World–aimed at his own players.

Apr 6 • Paul Jackson

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March 2026

Snow This Morning

What do you do when tragedy overshadows tradition? On Opening Day in 1996, the Reds and the Expos had to make the call.

Mar 30 • Paul Jackson

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The Hot Dog and His Candy Bar

Reggie Jackson homered and candy fell from the skies. It was just another Opening Day at Yankee Stadium.

Mar 16 • Paul Jackson

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A Shaky Start

The 1933 Long Beach earthquake made spring training unforgettable for several visiting major-league teams.

Mar 9 • Paul Jackson

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The Grapefruit League - Part 2 of 2

Before her flying career took off, Ruth Law took part in a spring training stunt that grew into a legend.

Mar 2 • Paul Jackson

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February 2026

The Grapefruit League - Part 1 of 2

During spring training in 1915, the Brooklyn Dodgers enjoyed the rare fruits of early commercial aviation.

Feb 23 • Paul Jackson

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Mascots and Misdemeanors

One sausage. Two crimes. All the Wisconsin.

Feb 16 • Paul Jackson

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The Folsom Game

For more than 40 years, a dedicated group of local heroes brought major league baseball inside a notorious California penitentiary.

Feb 9 • Paul Jackson

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