Advertise on podcast: The Baseball Book Club

On the final show of The Baseball Book Club we have three guests.  Justin Renaldi, founder and operator of the facebook page Nostalgic Baseball Geezer, will talk about his own list of the 100 greatest players and we'll compare notes with Joe Posnanski's list.  Matthew Johnson, writer of poetry books will come on to promote his newest book which is newly released.  Tim Brown, award winning author has a new biography on Nolan Ryan which we'll discuss with him.  [email protected]

In the penultimate episode, we want to recognize some writers that we were not able to appear as guests on our show.  The following are those authors and their books: Robert Cottrell - Willie, Duke and Mickey Jerry Grillo - Big Cat Jim Ingraham - So Young, So Great Chris Jensen - Baseball's Two-Way Greats & Tragedy In Black Baseball Timothy Zarley - 1901 & 1902 Tim White & Joe Mock - Rickwood RF Walden - The Luckiest Man Returns Timothy Bernard Carr - Timing Is Everything Brian Gaffney - School of Hard Knucks Christopher Dale - Kid Gloves Robert Fritts - In The Japanese Ballpark [email protected]

A packed episode with multiple guests and talks about The Big Unit, Randy Johnson as well as Negro League's star Newt Allen. Plus we get back into Paul Dickson's The Baseball Dictionary for a few terms.  [email protected]

Author Dennis Gaub joins us to talk about his biographical book on 1960s Baltimore Orioles pitcher Dave McNally. John and Leroy will also discuss the greatness of second baseman Eddie Collins.  [email protected]

This week we have Steve Skapyak on with us to talk about his project Sooperstown. Plus we'll take a look at perhaps the greatest catcher in Major League Baseball history, Johnny Bench.  [email protected]

Author Jim Leeke joins us this week to discuss his biography Big Loosh, which explores the life of Ron Luciano, the larger-than-life umpire known for his wild personality, big sense of humor, and struggles with depression. John and Leroy also dig into the curveball, from Tyler Kepner’s K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches. [email protected]

On this episode we discuss the great and underappreciated Mel Ott, plus Leroy will talk with guest, author Thomas Wolf, who wrote Baseball In The Roaring Twenties.  [email protected]

The moment was big, the call was just as big. The 1988 World Series featured a Game 1 walk off home run by Kirk Gibson and Jack Buck's call and the famous "I don't believe what I just saw" lives on. We talk about this moment plus guest Craig Colby will join us to discuss his new book, All Caps.  [email protected]

In this episode of The Baseball Book Club, we throw some heat with Chapter 2 of Tyler Kepner's K: A History of Baseball in 10 Pitches, exploring how the fastball became baseball's defining pitch and why every great pitcher starts there. Then we're joined by author David Bohmer, whose biography of Commissioner Ford Frick examines one of the most influential figures in baseball history. From overseeing the game during an era of tremendous change to navigating controversies that still spark debate today, Bohmer helps us better understand the man behind the office and the legacy he left on Major League Baseball. [email protected]

The Baseball Book Club welcomes author Armand Rosamilia to discuss A View From My Seat, his behind-the-scenes look at the 2019 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp season. Through the eyes of a devoted fan, Armand shares what makes minor league baseball such a unique and unforgettable experience, from the personalities and promotions to the community that forms around the ballpark. Then, we continue our countdown through Joe Posnanski's The Baseball 100 by examining the remarkable career of Jimmie Foxx, the Hall of Fame slugger who ranks #32 on the list. Overshadowed by some of the game's biggest legends, Foxx combined incredible power, consistency, and versatility to become one of baseball's greatest hitters. [email protected]

The 1950 Philadelphia Phillies weren't supposed to win the National League pennant. Yet behind a young, energetic roster that became known as the Whiz Kids, they shocked baseball and captured the imagination of a city. This week, we're joined by author Dennis Snelling, whose book The Whiz Kids tells the remarkable story of one of baseball's most overlooked pennant winners. We discuss the 1950 National League pennant winning Philadelphia Phillies, their improbable season, and why this team deserves to be remembered alongside the game's greatest underdog stories. We'll also continue our Baseball Terminology series, inspired by Paul Dickson's The Baseball Dictionary, exploring another piece of the game's colorful language and history. And in another edition of Baseball's Forgotten, we shine a light on Willie Smith, one of the rare players in Major League Baseball history to make an impact as both a pitcher and a position player. Forgotten champions. Forgotten players -  this episode is packed with the stories that make baseball history so unforgettable. [email protected]

Author Tim Newby will be our guest as he talks about his book on slugger Pete Browning. And the World Series Rewind concludes with the 1986 World Series between the New York Mets and the Boston Red Sox, another classic series revisited.  [email protected]

The World Series Rewind continues as we travel back to the unforgettable 1979 Fall Classic, where the "We Are Family" Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Baltimore Orioles in one of baseball's most memorable championships. We revisit the stars, the drama, the disco-era atmosphere, and the cultural backdrop that made the series an enduring classic. Then we turn the clock back even further to the 1926 World Series, when veteran pitcher Pete Alexander entered in relief with the bases loaded and two outs to face Tony Lazzeri. What happened next became one of the defining moments in postseason history and cemented Alexander's place among the game's legends. From comeback champions to clutch performances under impossible pressure, this episode celebrates two unforgettable chapters in World Series history. [email protected]

Author David Krell will join us to talk with Leroy about his fascinating book, 1978: Baseball & America In The Disco Era.  And The World Series Rewind mini-series continues with the third segment, on the 1962 World Series between the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants.  [email protected]

Carl Mays killed Ray Chapman in 1920, but what if you could go back in time and alter history? Author Howard Camerik weaves a story in his book The Curse of Carl Mays that changes the course of so many in baseball. He'll join us to discuss the inspiration behind his book, the research that brought authenticity to the story, and the creative process of blending real baseball history into a compelling work of fiction.  Also, John and Leroy continue with the World Series Rewind and move up to 1948, the World Series between the Cleveland Indians and the Boston Braves. With so many side stories, this will be a compelling segment.  [email protected]