Rounders: A History of Baseball in America
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Lights, Camera, Fastball: Nine MLB Players Who Became Actors
Dec 23, 2025
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Did the 1951 New York Giants Steal a Pennant?
Dec 8, 2025
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Celebrating Baseball’s Labor Hero: Curt Flood
Sep 1, 2025
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The Top 5 Biggest Trade Deadline Deals in MLB History
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From Last Place to World Series Champs: The 1914 Boston Braves (w/ Martin H. Bush)
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 12/23/25 |  Lights, Camera, Fastball: Nine MLB Players Who Became Actors✨ | baseballHollywood+4 | — | Society for American Baseball ResearchNational Baseball Hall of Fame | — | MLBactors+5 | — | 25m 43s | |
| 12/8/25 |  Did the 1951 New York Giants Steal a Pennant? | "The Giants win the pennant!" is the most famous call in sports history. For 50 years, the 1951 National League pennant race was celebrated as the ultimate miracle—a 13.5-game comeback that shouldn't have been possible.But it wasn't just a miracle. It may have been a heist.In this episode, we break down the elaborate, high-tech cheating scheme the New York Giants ran out of the center-field clubhouse at the Polo Grounds. We’re talking telescopes, hidden wires, and a buzzer system installed by an electrician who—in a cruel twist of irony—was a die-hard Brooklyn Dodgers fan.We dive into:The Scheme: How the "Polo Grounds Plot" actually worked.The Stats: Did the buzzer actually help them hit? (The answer will surprise you).The Confessions: Why the players weren't sorry, but proud of their "treachery."Was Bobby Thomson’s "Shot Heard 'Round the World" tainted? Let’s dig into the details. | — | ||||||
| 9/1/25 |  Celebrating Baseball’s Labor Hero: Curt Flood | Curt Flood's name might not be as widely recognized as other baseball legends, but his impact on professional sports, particularly Major League Baseball, is immeasurable and continues to resonate today. A stellar center fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, Flood made history not just with his glove and bat, but with his courageous stand against baseball's oppressive "reserve clause". Let’s look at the sacrifice and toll of being the prominent player to stand up for his peers.Get Deeper Into the EpisodeSubscribe to the FREE Substack newsletter for videos, photos, and other content related to this episode.Liked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip!Tip on StripeTip on PayPal Connect on Social Media:Follow on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on Tik TokFollow on BlueskySend Me a Question for a Future Show!Email me at rounderspodcast@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 8/4/25 |  The Top 5 Biggest Trade Deadline Deals in MLB History | Every July, contenders trade away top prospects for a two-month rental and a prayer. Most of the time, it doesn't work out. This week, we're digging into the rare exceptions—the five biggest deadline deals that actually paid off, and the ones that looked like genius but were secretly a disaster.Today, we’re counting down the top five biggest trade deadline deals of all time. Today, on Rounders: A History of Baseball in America.Get Deeper Into the EpisodeSubscribe to the FREE Substack newsletter for videos, photos, and other content related to this episode.Liked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip!Tip on StripeTip on PayPal Connect on Social Media:Follow on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on Tik TokFollow on BlueskySend Me a Question for a Future Show!Email me at rounderspodcast@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 7/28/25 |  From Last Place to World Series Champs: The 1914 Boston Braves (w/ Martin H. Bush) | How does a team of losers, buried in last place in the middle of July, turn around and win the World Series?That’s not a hypothetical question. It’s the true story of the 1914 Boston Braves. Today, I’m joined by author and historian Martin Bush to talk about his fantastic new book about this team who went from misfits to champions.Grab a copy of Martin’s book “Deadbeats, Dead Balls, and the 1914 Boston Braves.”Visit Martin’s publisher website at kentstateuniversitypress.comGet Deeper Into the EpisodeSubscribe to the FREE Substack newsletter for videos, photos, and other content related to this episode.Liked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip!Tip on StripeTip on PayPal Connect on Social Media:Follow on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on Tik TokFollow on BlueskySend Me a Question for a Future Show!Email me at rounderspodcast@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 7/23/25 |  This Week in Baseball History: July 21-27 | Explore Hank Aaron's landmark 700th home run, the infamous 'Pine Tar Incident' that sparked an on-field explosion, and the courageous Hall of Fame speech that changed baseball forever. | — | ||||||
| 7/17/25 |  (FREE PREVIEW) This Week in Baseball History: July 14-20 | Revisit the dramatic end of Joe DiMaggio's 56-game streak, Hank Aaron's 755th and final home run, a perfect game on a legendary day, and the most controversial play in All-Star Game history.Get Deeper Into the EpisodeSubscribe to the FREE Substack newsletter for videos, photos, and other content related to this episode.Liked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip!Tip on StripeTip on PayPal Connect on Social Media:Follow on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on Tik TokFollow on BlueskySend Me a Question for a Future Show!Email me at rounderspodcast@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 7/14/25 |  Foul Play Files: Death at 13,000 Feet | The story of Leonard George Koenecke, an outfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers, is mostly etched into baseball history books not because of his incredible plays, but because of the absolutely shocking and bizarre way he died.His death, which happened violently mid-flight, immediately grabbed public attention. It took what was a pretty promising career and, as one history writer put it, turned it into "a footnote, a trivial oddity."Imagine the chaos on a small plane, leading to a fatal blow from a fire extinguisher – it paints a picture so tragic that it forever overshadowed Leonard’s on-field achievements.This episode is all about the complete story of Koenecke's life and his tragic death. We'll even dig into whether his death could have been ruled as foul play. Let’s peel back the layers and explore the man behind those wild headlines and the unanswered questions that still define his legacy today.Get Deeper Into the EpisodeSubscribe to the FREE Substack newsletter for videos, photos, and other content related to this episode.Liked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip!Tip on StripeTip on PayPal Connect on Social Media:Follow on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on Tik TokFollow on BlueskySend Me a Question for a Future Show!Email me at rounderspodcast@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 6/9/25 |  How Tobacco Created Baseball's First Collectibles (w/ @BrewingCards) | Picture this: It's the 1900’s and you bought a pack of cigarettes.Inside is a little rectangle of cardboard.There’s no stats on the back, no holograms. Just a hand-drawn image. It's a ballplayer (and maybe some tobacco dust that's still stuck to the edges.) Today, those cards are like gold to collectors.My guest Brent, from the Instagram and Tik Tok channel at @BrewingCards, has been making videos about one of the most iconic sets in baseball history: The T206 Set.If you've never heard of it, don't worry, you will. And if you have, get ready to learn more! Let's explore tobacco cards and the stories hidden in century old cardboard.WATCH the video companion on YouTube to see these tobacco cards for yourselfDive deeper into the episode, and access the FREE bonus show at rounders.substack.com Liked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip!Tip on StripeTip on PayPal Connect on Social Media:Follow on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on Tik TokFollow on BlueskySend Me a Question for a Future Show!Email me at rounderspodcast@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 5/26/25 |  1963: Baseball's Civil Rights Summer | Imagine America in the spring of 1963. The United States was in the thick of experiencing significant social unrest due to its growing Civil Rights Movement.Brutal police actions against protesters in Birmingham, AL led to a historic march on Washington. This is where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech.Baseball’s teams reflected more diverse rosters than ever - so how did the sport reflect and react to the simmering tensions about to boil over?Let’s explore - today on Rounders: A History of Baseball in America.Liked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip!Tip on StripeTip on PayPal Connect on Social Media:Follow on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on Tik TokFollow on BlueskySend Me a Question for a Future Show!Email me at rounderspodcast@gmail.com | — | ||||||
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| 5/19/25 |  How Two Visionaries Turned Baseball Into a National Pastime (w/ Jeffrey Orens) | I sat down with author Jeffrey Orens, who wrote Selling Baseball: How A.G. Spalding Built America’s Game.This episode is all about the unsung architects of America’s pastime—A.G. Spalding and George Wright. These two names might not be as famous as Babe Ruth or Jackie Robinson, but their impact on baseball’s transformation from a simple game to a nationwide business powerhouse is huge.We’ll explore how Spalding’s marketing genius and Wright’s pioneering play helped shape baseball into the beloved sport we know today. You’re not going to want to miss this deep dive into baseball history. | — | ||||||
| 5/1/25 |  When Baseball History Meets Gaming: Inside MLB The Show 25 | I sat down with the director of product development comms and brand strategy at Sony Interactive’s San Diego Studio to talk about MLB The Show 25 - but don’t worry, we’re not just talking button-mashing and graphics.We’re digging into how baseball’s rich history shows up in the game: from recreating classic stadiums to rating Hall of Famers and telling the stories of baseball legends.Learn more about how baseball’s past gets preserved—and played with - on today’s episode!Liked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip!Tip on StripeTip on PayPal Connect on Social Media:Follow on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on Tik TokFollow on BlueskySend Me a Question for a Future Show!Email me at rounderspodcast@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 4/14/25 |  7 Times the IRS Brawled With Major League Baseball | Today I’m breaking down seven moments when the IRS stepped off the sidelines and went head-to-head with some of pro baseball’s biggest names. From Hall of Famers to World Series champs to obscure role players, nobody was too big (or too forgotten) to get a visit from Uncle Sam.Let’s take a look at what happened when the tax man came calling for pro baseball players.Sign Up for the FREE NewsletterDive deeper into the episode, and access to the FREE bonus show at: https://rounders.substack.comLiked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip!Tip on StripeTip on PayPal Connect on Social Media:Follow on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on Tik TokFollow on BlueskySend Me a Question for a Future Show!Email me at rounderspodcast@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 4/7/25 |  Beyond the Boys’ Club: The Women Rewriting Baseball’s Playbook | Today's episode is about women in baseball. I sat down with author Al Lautenslager to talk about his new book, Leveling the Playing Field: Women Breaking Barriers in Major League Baseball Coaching and Leadership.This conversation digs into how we went from zero women on MLB coaching staffs in 2011 to over 40 today, and what that tells us about the future of the game.Al shares insights from his interviews with front office executives, scouts, and coaches—people who aren’t just breaking ground, they’re building something bigger.Sign Up for the FREE NewsletterDive deeper into the episode, and access to the FREE bonus show at: https://rounders.substack.comLiked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip!Tip on StripeTip on PayPal Connect on Social Media:Follow on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on Tik TokFollow on BlueskySend Me a Question for a Future Show!Email me at rounderspodcast@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 3/24/25 |  The Bus Crash That Changed Baseball (w/ Eric Vickrey) | This week, we're diving into a forgotten chapter of baseball history— the heartbreaking story of the 1946 Spokane Indians bus crash. | — | ||||||
| 3/17/25 |  How Baseball Crossed the Atlantic and Landed in Ireland | Baseball in Ireland? Yeah, it’s a thing—and it’s got a history that might surprise you. This week, we’re heading across the Atlantic to explore how America’s pastime found its way onto the Emerald Isle.We’ll talk about the pioneers, the setbacks, the unlikely heroes, and how baseball carved out a niche in a country better known for hurling and Gaelic football.So grab a pint, settle in, and let’s learn about the story of baseball in Ireland.Sign Up for the FREE NewsletterDive deeper into the episode, and access to the FREE bonus show at: https://rounders.substack.comLiked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip!Tip on StripeTip on PayPal Connect on Social Media:Follow on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on Tik TokFollow on BlueskySend Me a Question for a Future Show!Email me at rounderspodcast@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 3/10/25 |  The Fight to Keep Baseball Alive in Small Town America (w/ Will Bardenwerper) | Baseball isn’t just a game—it’s a reflection of America itself. And nowhere is that more true than in small towns and cities, where the sport isn’t just played—it’s part of the community’s identity.This week, I sit down with author Will Bardenwerper to talk about his new book, Homestand: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America. We dive into what baseball means to small-town life, the challenges these communities face, and why their fight to keep the game alive matters now more than ever.Purchase Will's book, "Homestand: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America"Sign Up for the FREE NewsletterDive deeper into the episode, and access to the FREE bonus show at: https://rounders.substack.comLiked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip!Tip on StripeTip on PayPal Connect on Social Media:Follow on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on Tik TokFollow on BlueskySend Me a Question for a Future Show!Email me at rounderspodcast@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 3/3/25 |  Team Autopsies: The Baltimore Orioles (NL) | Before the modern Orioles, there was a National League dynasty that changed baseball forever—then disappeared.This week, I sit down with authors and historians Tom Delise and Jay Seaborg to talk about the 1890s Orioles, the wild tactics of “Foxy” Ned Hanlon, and why this team left a permanent mark on the game—despite being erased from the league.Purchase Jay and Tom's book, "Foxy Ned Hanlon: The Baseball Life of a Hall of Fame Manager.”Sign Up for the FREE NewsletterDive deeper into the episode, and access to the FREE bonus show at: https://rounders.substack.comLiked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip!Tip on StripeTip on PayPal Connect on Social Media:Follow on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on Tik TokFollow on BlueskySend Me a Question for a Future Show!Email me at rounderspodcast@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 2/24/25 |  Negro League Legends & Fixing the Hall of Fame’s Biggest Oversight (w/ Paul D. White) | Author and historian Paul D. White joins the show to expose the barriers that kept Negro League legends out of Cooperstown for so long —and why work isn't done yet.Check Out Paul's Work: Buy his book "Cooperstown's Back Door: A History of Negro Leaguers in the Baseball Hall of Fame” Amazon Barnes & Noble McFarland Subscribe to Paul on Substack (Lost in Left Field) for daily baseball insights and commentarySign Up for the FREE NewsletterDive deeper into the episode, and access to the FREE bonus show at: https://rounders.substack.comLiked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip!Tip on StripeTip on PayPal Connect on Social Media:Follow on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on Tik TokFollow on BlueskySend Me a Question for a Future Show! Send a Message on Social Media (see above) Send an email (rounderspodcast@gmail.com) | — | ||||||
| 2/6/25 |  Meet the Only Umpire Banned from Baseball: Dick Higham | A century before Pete Rose and the Black Sox, one man made history for all the wrong reasons. Dick Higham—a former player turned respected umpire—was banned from baseball in 1882 over a supposed gambling scheme. But was the evidence legit? Or was he a scapegoat in baseball’s early war on corruption? Sign Up for the FREE Newsletter Dive deeper into the episode, and access to the FREE bonus show at: https://rounders.substack.com Liked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip! Tip on Stripe Tip on PayPal Connect on Social Media: Follow on YouTube Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on Tik Tok Follow on Bluesky Send Me a Question for a Future Show! Send a Message on Social Media (see above) Send an email (rounderspodcast@gmail.com) | — | ||||||
| 1/26/25 |  Rating the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Selections (w/ John Vampatella) | Ichiro Suzuki. Billy Wagner. CC Sabathia. These baseball greats are headed to Cooperstown as the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees.Join us as we rate if the writers made the right picks, who missed selection this year, and our personal choices for players that deserve enshrinement in the Hall.Don’t forget to grab your order of Magic Mind by heading to magicmind.com/JANrounders, with discount code ROUNDERS20 for up to 56% off our subscription. I’d get the 30 pack if I was you, it’s the best value!Dive deeper into the episode, and access to the FREE bonus show at: https://rounders.substack.comLiked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip!Tip on StripeTip on PayPal Connect on Social Media:Follow on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on Tik TokFollow on BlueskySend Me a Question for a Future Show!Send a Message on Social Media (see above)Send an email (rounderspodcast@gmail.com) | — | ||||||
| 1/19/25 |  Foul Play Files: The Murder of Rising Star Lyman Bostock | A rising star in Major League Baseball, an All-Star career ahead of him, and a senseless act of violence that shocked the sports world . In this episode of Foul Play Files, we look at the tragic murder of Lyman Bostock—a player who was just hitting his prime when his life was taken far too soon.Note: This episode is part of an ongoing series entitled “Foul Play Files." Each episode re-examines a criminal case involving a professional baseball player/team. Check out other episodes in this stack, including:The 1985 MLB Cocaine ScandalA Star Commits Murder: The Story of Martin BergenBaseball Legend vs. Niagara Falls: The Mysterious Death of Ed DelahantyDon’t forget to grab your order of Magic Mind by heading to magicmind.com/JANrounders, with discount code ROUNDERS20 for up to 56% off our subscription. I’d get the 30 pack if I was you, it’s the best value!Sign Up for the FREE Newsletter, dive deeper into the episode, and access to the FREE bonus show at:Liked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip!Connect on Social Media:Send Me a Question for a Future Show!Send a Message on Social Media (see above) Send an email (rounderspodcast@gmail.com) | — | ||||||
| 1/11/25 |  9 MLB Teams That ALMOST Existed (And What Stopped Them) | Imagine a world where the MLB had teams like the Orlando Sun Rays or the Indianapolis Arrows. What about a franchise in Mexico City or a Toronto team that isn’t the Blue Jays?Today, we’re diving into the stories of nine MLB expansion teams that almost happened but didn’t.Note: There's even more 'listicle' episodes where you can hear my top rankings for baseball history-related topics. Check out other options in this topic stack, including:History's Worst MLB Winter Trade MeetingsBaseball's 8 Most Unbreakable RecordsThe Most Amazing Ballparks Never BuiltBaseball's Greatest Father-Son DuosDon’t forget to grab your order of Magic Mind by heading to magicmind.com/JANrounders, with discount code ROUNDERS20 for up to 56% off our subscription. I’d get the 30 pack if I was you, it’s the best value!Sign Up for the FREE Newsletter!Get the weekly digest AND access to the FREE bonus show at rounders.substack.comSign up as a premium subscriber and get this show ad-free PLUS access to several other perks!Liked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip!Tip on StripeTip on PayPalConnect on Social Media:Follow on YouTubeFollow on FacebookFollow on Instagram Follow on Tik TokFollow on BlueskySend Me a Question for a Future Show!Send a message on Social Media (see above)Send an email (rounderspodcast@gmail.com) | — | ||||||
| 1/4/25 |  Baseball Innovations: The Knuckleball | What if I told you there’s a pitch so unpredictable, it defies physics and leaves even the best hitters guessing? This week, we’re diving into the wild, weird, and wonderful world of the knuckleball—an innovation that changed pitching forever. Stick around, because this is one ride you don’t want to miss. Note: This episode is part of an ongoing series entitled “Baseball Innovations." Each episode explores a groundbreaking advancement that has advanced the game of baseball. Check out other episodes in this stack, including: Baseball Innovations: The Batting Helmet Sign Up for the FREE Newsletter Get the weekly digest AND access to the FREE bonus show at rounders.substack.com Sign up as a premium subscriber and get this show ad-free PLUS access to several other perks! Liked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip! Tip on Stripe Tip on PayPal Connect on Social Media: Follow on YouTube Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on Tik Tok Follow on Bluesky Send Me a Question for a Future Show! Send a Message on Social Media (see above) Send an email (rounderspodcast@gmail.com) | — | ||||||
| 1/2/25 |  (Free Preview) This Week in Baseball History: Dec 30-Jan 5 | Every month I share a preview of our bonus show to the general public. Learn about this week's top events in baseball history! If you like what you hear, head on over to rounders.substack.com to sign up for future bonus shows FOR FREE. Note: Interested in the episode about the Astrodome and Houston Colt 45's? Here's the link. | — | ||||||
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