The Baseball Week: Recent Episodes
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The Boston Red Sox win the 2018 World Series, plus a look back at the year that was.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com, Fox, TBS, MLB Network, ESPN
Game 3: https://www.mlb.com/news/2018-world-series-game-3-amazing-facts/c-299795560
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A recap of the League Championship Series and a look at the historic World Series to come between the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com, ESPN, TBS, MLB Network, Fox
World Series: http://www.espn.com/mlb/insider/story/_/id/25028890/mlb-first-look-los-angeles-dodgers-boston-red-sox-world-series
https://www.mlb.com/news/mlbs-longest-waits-for-world-series-rematches/c-299352434
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Baseball's postseason is down to the final four teams. A look at the round that pared the contenders to four, plus a few highlights from World Series past.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com, ESPN, TBS, MLB Network
Series with 100 Win Teams: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/this-alcs-offers-a-clash-of-100-win-titans-in-red-sox-astros/2018/10/12/c9f174dc-ce4e-11e8-920f-dd52e1ae4570_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.33499e8f4fff
https://www.forbes.com/sites/larryfleisher/2018/10/05/what-happens-when-two-100-win-teams-meet-in-the-postseason/#96dce3656e2d
Baseball History: http://www.nationalpastime.com/
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A look at the Wild Card Games and the beginning of the League Division Series as the Major League Baseball Postseason gets underway.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com, ESPN, TBS, MLB Network
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A look at the end of the baseball regular season and the beginning of the postseason to come, including playoff and award predictions.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, ESPN, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com, rotowire.com
Khris Davis: https://www.mlb.com/news/khris-davis-hits-247-for-4th-straight-year/c-296696156
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The penultimate week of the baseball regular season, including strikeout and cycle records, playoff spots clinched, and the conclusion of one great career.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com
Carpenter: Sports Illustrated
Cleveland: https://www.mlb.com/news/indians-set-strikeout-record-get-walk-off-win/c-295641546
Yelich: http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/24717224/christian-yelich-makes-baseball-history-second-cycle-season
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/24717274/mlb-christian-yelich-head-nl-mvp-pack-second-cycle
https://www.si.com/mlb/2018/09/18/christian-yelich-milwaukee-brewers-cycle-nl-mvp
Cycles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_players_to_hit_for_the_cycle
Victor Martinez: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2018/09/23/victor-martinez-detroit-tigers-retirement/1402228002/
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An update on the playoff races and the MVP and Cy Young competitions. Plus, Juan Soto, David Wright, and other stories and performances from the past week.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com
Edwin Diaz: https://www.mlb.com/news/robinson-cano-edwin-diaz-seal-seattles-win/c-294781640
Don Mattingly: http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/24682169/don-mattingly-miami-marlins-manager-reunites-former-make-wish-recipient
Trivia: http://mlb.com/trivia/
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The pennant races heat up, J.D. Martinez tries for the rare Major League Triple Crown, and the amazing first week in the majors for the Blue Jays' Rowdy Tellez.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com
J.D. Martinez: https://www.mlb.com/news/jd-martinez-red-sox-triple-crown-watch/c-293456616
Rowdy Tellez: https://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/tellez-grichuk-among-positives-blue-jays-loss-indians/
https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2018/09/06/bittersweet-reunion-for-rowdy-tellez-and-dad-after-first-mlb-hit.html
https://theathletic.com/506117/2018/09/05/two-weeks-after-his-mom-died-blue-jays-prospect-rowdy-tellez-is-in-the-big-leagues-in-pain-he-says-there-is-gain/
https://theathletic.com/513212/2018/09/09/surreal-first-week-in-the-majors-is-bittersweet-for-blue-jays-rookie-rowdy-tellez-and-his-dad/
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A look back at August and a look ahead to the pennant race days to come in September.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com, Rotowire.com, Fantasypros.com
Christian Yellich: http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/24518502/christian-yelich-milwaukee-brewers-hits-cycle-cincinnati-reds
Trivia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitting_for_the_cycle#Multiple_cycles_2
Waiver Trades: https://www.mlb.com/news/gio-gonzalez-curtis-granderson-to-brewers/c-292770838
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A look at the league leaders in some of the more traditional baseball stats (batting average, runs batted in, and home runs), and which player has a chance at winning the rare triple crown. Also, some of the best nicknames from Players' Weekend.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Fantasypros.com, Wikipedia.com
Matt Holliday: https://sports.yahoo.com/matt-hollidays-first-rockies-homer-since-2008-nostalgic-clutch-031550953.html
Players Weekend Nicknames: https://www.mlb.com/cut4/the-best-mlb-players-weekend-nicknames/c-289566972
Trivia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_Crown_(baseball)
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Friend of the show Kevin joins us for part two of our talk about suggested changes to Major League Baseball.
A reminder that you can contact us at thebaseballweek@gmail.com
A historic week for multi-out plays, a look at the jam-packed National League playoff race, and the Little League World Series meets the Major Leagues.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com, FantasyPros.com
Historic Triple Play: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2018/08/16/rangers-rare-triple-play-batter-not-retired-angels/1016518002/
Cubs-Pirates and Double Plays: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-cubs-make-history-in-loss-to-pirates-491221991.html
Trivia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_annual_ERA_leaders https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_Arrieta https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/MLB/2015-pitching-leaders.shtml https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/was-pedro-martinezs-2000-season-best-ever-in-modern-era/
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We return with friend of the show Kevin for a conversation about changes we might like to see to Major League Baseball.
A reminder that you can contact us at thebaseballweek@gmail.com
One of the greatest outfield throws perhaps ever, the continuing brilliance of the Boston Red Sox, and a look at some of the best pitching performances in baseball history that aren't considered perfect games - but in some cases may be better.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com
Outfield Throws https://www.mlb.com/news/best-outfield-throws-in-baseball-history/c-289968680
Red Sox https://www.mlb.com/news/red-sox-hold-top-spot-in-power-rankings/c-290121120
Minor League Cycles https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2018/08/07/pirates-minor-league-two-cycles/931869002/
Minor League No-Hitter https://www.mlb.com/cut4/minor-league-team-gets-no-hit-and-still-wins-game/c-289197828
Major League Almost Perfect Games https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_perfect_games#Nine_or_more_consecutive_innings_of_perfection
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The key trades made and not made, and what followed this week in the Majors. Plus our weekly and monthly awards.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Foxsports.com, Wikipedia.com, Rotowire.com
Washington Nationals: http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/24249092/washington-nationals-rout-new-york-mets-25-4-nats-highest-scoring-game-ever
Rougned Odor: https://www.mlb.com/cut4/rougned-odor-drew-five-walks-and-hit-a-home-run/c-288640330
Adam Jones: http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/24277746/adam-jones-baltimore-orioles-helps-fund-mamie-johnson-little-league-team-trip
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A few amazing Major League debuts, plus some other great offensive performances, and an update on trades made this past week.
Sources:
MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Foxsports.com, Wikipedia.com, Baseball-Almanac.com
Francisco Arcia: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2018/07/29/arcia-has-10-rbis-in-1st-2-games-angels-rout-mariners-11-5/37184151/
Daniel Poncedeleon: https://www.mlb.com/news/daniel-poncedeleon-throws-gem-in-mlb-debut/c-287013124
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A look at All-Star Week and the start of baseball's second half. Including great All-Star stories, Matt Carpenter's dominance, and a lot of home runs.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN and ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Fox Sports and Foxsports.com, Wikipedia.com
All-Star Game: https://www.si.com/mlb/2018/07/16/mlb-all-star-game-nick-markakis-jed-lowrie-nationals
Nick Markakis: https://www.mlb.com/news/breaking-down-each-teams-2018-mlb-all-stars/c-284942852
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In our second Baseball Conversation, we return with friend of the show Kevin to discuss some of our favorite baseball memories.
We give out our awards of the first half of the season, plus news, standout performers, and fun facts from the past week of Major League Baseball.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Foxsports.com, Wikipedia.com
Diamondbacks Pitchers: https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/daniel-descalso-alex-avila-pitch-in-defeat/c-285447078
Awards Info: https://sports.yahoo.com/10-degrees-forget-star-snubs-first-half-baseball-awards-far-interesting-060643878.html
https://www.mlb.com/news/juan-soto-gleyber-torres-top-latest-roy-polls/c-285193982
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From intriguing teams to record-seeking players to trends in the sport itself, a look at the top ten stories of the first half of the baseball season.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com, CBSSports.com
Rays: https://www.draysbay.com/2018/6/12/17456898/tampa-bay-rays-4-toronto-blue-jay-1-pitching-dominates-on-bullpen-day-wilson-ramos-ryne-stanek-et-al
Max Muncy: http://www.espn.com/blog/buster-olney/insider/post/_/id/18703/olney-max-muncys-journey-from-out-of-mlb-to-out-of-this-world
Mariners: https://www.mlb.com/news/mariners-among-best-in-history-in-1-run-games/c-280909432
AL Big 3: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2784719-als-superpowers-are-leaving-the-nl-behind-in-2018
Strikeouts: https://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/more-strikeouts-than-hits-in-month-for-second-time/article_6f3d8415-02b5-51fe-b24a-dfd00c0bbc20.html
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Our first interview, where we talk with friend of the show Kevin about his favorite baseball movie, and why it might be a deeper film than it would seem at first glance.
Note - we apologize if the original name for this episode was offensive in any way. It was unintentional, and once we realized it we changed the name immediately. We are sorry and will be more careful in the future.
We are halfway through the regular season - a look at which teams are World Series contenders, which are on the fringe, and which are farther away as the playoff races warm up. Plus, our monthly awards for June, and Michael Lorenzen and Vince Velasquez.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, rotowire.com, cbssports.com, wikipedia.com
Michael Lorenzen and Vince Velasquez: https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2018/7/1/17522494/the-reds-have-cornered-the-market-on-pitchers-who-rake
Michael Lorenzen: https://www.mlb.com/news/reds-pitcher-michael-lorenzen-hits-grand-slam/c-283676446 https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/lorenmi01.shtml
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This week was full of unlikely events - from just how amazing Mike Trout's first 1,000 games have been, to impressive home run marks, to Juan Soto: Time Traveler.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com
Mike Trout: http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23800260/how-mike-trout-stacks-mlb-greats-first-1000-games
Trevor Bauer: https://www.baueroutage.com
Oakland A's: https://www.athleticsnation.com/2018/6/23/17497728/oakland-as-tie-mlb-record-home-run-24-straight-road-games
Jesus Aguilar: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2018/06/22/milwaukee-brewers-jesus-aguilar-ends-no-hit-bid-hits-walk-off-hr/727756002/
https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2018/05/08/brewers-q-first-baseman-jesus-aguilar/589265002/
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The Houston Astros hot streak, Wade LeBlanc and the Seattle Mariners, more Mike Trout, and Toronto's three sons.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com
Wade LeBlanc: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/wade-leblanc-on-the-mariners-1-0-win-and-his-brilliant-outing-guys-that-throw-86-dont-really-get-standing-ovations-very-often/
Mike Trout: http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23780896/moving-ohtani-overrated-stars-mlb-next-big-thing
Jacob DeGrom: https://empirewritesback.com/2018/06/16/new-york-mets-offensive-ineptitude-putting-jacob-degrom-wrong-side-history/
Fathers and Sons: http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23780902/famous-fathers-slugging-sons-vlad-jr-bichette-biggio
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A division by division look at stories from the week, new information on baseball shifts, and the life of the great Red Schoendeist.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, SportsCenter, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com, Fantasypros.com
Mike Trout: https://ftw.usatoday.com/2018/05/mike-trout-war-hall-of-famers-los-angeles-angels-stargell-greenberg-whitey-ford-mlb
The Shift: http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23724818/to-shift-not-bullpen-shuttle-mlb-next-big-thing
Red Schoendeist: https://www.mlb.com/news/hall-of-famer-red-schoendienst-dies/c-280117310
https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/1dd15231
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23718274/former-st-louis-cardinals-player-manager-red-schoendienst-dies-95
https://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/many-reds-one-legend-fans-and-friends-remember-red-schoendienst/article_031f07ae-e707-5892-9f8f-5db8ddd28055.htm
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The top performers from June, Mike Trout and the fascinating world of Wins Above Replacement, and the Rally Goose.
Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Rotowire.com, Wikipedia.com
The Rally Goose
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23676621/rally-goose-set-free-stay-veterinary-hospital-following-crash-fall-detroit-tigers-game
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdhxSU0r4to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQg-3gxSZkA
https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2018/5/31/17414112/detroit-tigers-goose-vet-first-pitch-game-notes
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Taking a step back to look at the Major League season thus far, plus Tampa Bay's pitching experiment and the week's top performers
Sources:
MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com
Theme Music:
"Take Me Out to the Ballgame" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution
The historic early season performances of Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, and Justin Verlander, a brilliant first start for Freddy Peralta, and disappointing news about Robinson Cano.
Sources:
MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.org
Robinson Cano:
https://www.mlb.com/news/robinson-cano-suspended-80-games/c-276822884
Freddy Peralta:
http://www.espn.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/86228/real-or-not-freddy-peralta-thrills-family-with-dazzling-debut
Stephen Piscotty:
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23514855/stephen-piscotty-returns-oakland-athletics-mother-death
Theme Music:
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James Paxton's no-hitter, Ted Williams' amazing and underrated streak, and great news about Danny Farquhar.
Sources:
MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com
Ted Williams:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/934773-ranking-the-most-unbreakable-mlb-player-streaks-and-consecutive-game-records#slide26
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_bstrk.shtml
Danny Farquhar:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/ct-danny-farquhar-white-sox-20180510-story.html
http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20180508/hes-a-walking-miracle-farquhar-visits-white-sox
Seattle No-Hitters:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Seattle_Mariners_no-hitters
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A combined no-hitter for Walker Buehler and three Dodgers relievers, more brilliance from Geritt Cole, and major news about Ichiro Suzuki and Albert Pujols. Plus a look back at Kerry Wood's 20 strikeout game 20 years ago.
Sources:
MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com
Ichiro becoming a player emeritus:
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/ichiro-walks-away-and-leaves-seattle-baseball-fans-plenty-to-remember/
Kerry Wood's 20 strikeout game:
http://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/46796/remembering-kerry-woods-20-k-day-those-guys-didnt-have-a-chance
Theme Music:
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The Arizona Diamondbacks' remarkable consistency, Sir Didi Gregorious' sterling first month, and Jonny Venters' amazing comeback.
MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com
The 1998 MLB Season:
http://www.espn.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/85978/1998-was-one-of-mlbs-wildest-years-ever-could-2018-match-it
Didi Gregorious:
http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2014/12/yankees_shortstop_didi_gregorius.html
Jonny Venters:
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23316221/jonny-venters-called-tampa-bay-rays-three-tommy-john-surgeries
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The season's first no hitter, the still-amazing week of the Boston Red Sox, and the New York Yankees speak out against bullying. Plus a look around the league as the season moves deeper into April.
Sources:
MLB.com, ESPN.com
New York Yankees standing against bullying:
http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/yankees-players-bat-bullied-4th-grader-heartbreaking-plea/story?id=54577062
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/new-york-yankees-show-support-for-scranton-girl-who-posted-anti-bullying-facebook-video-1.2327269
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Baseball's Surprising Early Division Leaders, A Look Around the League, and Jameson Taillon's greatness on and off the mound.
Credits:
MLB.com, MLB Gameday, ESPN
Jameson Taillon: http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2017/06/12/jameson-taillon-return-testicular-cancer-surgery-pittsburgh-piras-rotation-mlb/stories/201706110198
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/22543224/jameson-taillon-pittsburgh-pirates-different-person-cancer-surgery
Gerrit Cole:
https://sports.yahoo.com/gerrit-cole-already-breaking-nolan-ryan-randy-johnson-records-astros-tenure-032950822.html
Bi-Cycle:
https://www.mlb.com/cut4/two-giants-minor-leaguers-hit-for-the-cycle-in-the-same-game/c-271931608
https://www.milb.com/milb/news/bi-cycle-gio-brusa-jalen-miller-cycle-for-san-jose-giants-in-same-game/c-271895866
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The first full week of Major League Baseball, including the remarkable start of Shohei Ohtani, The Boston Red Sox sterling starting pitching, and Rich Dauer's emotional first pitch.
Sources:
Shoei Ohtani:
https://www.mlb.com/news/ohtani-homers-in-second-straight-game/c-270811356
Charlie Blackmon:
https://www.mlb.com/cut4/blackmon-wants-new-tires-for-his-high-school-ride-after-signing-extension/c-270840580
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2721155-charlie-blackmons-trash-2004-jeep-just-one-layer-of-mlbs-quirkiest-superstar
Rich Dauer:
https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/Rich-Dauer-first-pitch-Astros-home-opener-Orioles-12785057.php
https://www.mlb.com/news/rich-dauer-reunites-with-astros-on-first-pitch/c-270594360
http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-rich-dauer-astros-world-series-parade-the-athletic/1ufzt74dwoy31so676szepvlx
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Our first regular episode, featuring a recap of Opening Day, including the exploits of Joe Panik, Giancarlo Stanton, Matt Davidson, and others. We also look at our first Player, Pitcher, and Team of the Week. Plus a look at the life and legacy of Rusty Staub, and the story of Devin Smeltzer.
Credits:
MLB.com and MLB Gameday App, ESPN.com
Rusty Staub: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/in-memory-of-rusty-staub-one-of-the-most-underrated-players-in-baseball-history/amp/
Devin Smeltzer: http://www.sportsnetla.com/shows/backstagedodgers.1JiZKfIC_kYI
Devin Smeltzer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catchcancerlooking/?hl=en
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Previewing the 2018 Baseball Season: Changes in the sport, predictions, and Winnie The Pooh.
Credits:
A Snowbound Fan's Notes, by Steve Rushin, for Sports Illustrated https://www.si.com/vault/2013/02/18/106287122/a-snowbound-fans-notes
Resources on Analytics:
Moneyball, by Michael Lewis
Smart Baseball, by Keith Law
The Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract, by Bill James
Theme Music: "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
A brief introduction to The Baseball Week - a weekly look around Major League Baseball.
Credits: Theme Music "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/