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5-Tool Podcast Ep. 8: Atlanta Braves Legend Dale Murphy

Apr 18, 2016

Atlanta Braves, Podcasts & Radio Shows, The 5-Tool Podcast

Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Dale Murphy joined Nick Hamelin and Jeff Snider on the latest episode of the 5-Tool Podcast. They discussed a wide range of baseball topics, including bat flips, the Hall of...

‘Baseball as It Was’ (4/7/16): Ken Burns

Brian Wright

Apr 8, 2016

Baseball As It Was, Baseball History, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Media, Milestone, National League West, Podcasts & Radio Shows, Radio

Jackie Robinson’s legacy as a Hall of Fame player and a civil rights pioneer is one that will endure forever. His breaking of the color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers in April 1947 makes him the most signifi...

‘Baseball as It Was’ (3/24/16): Erik Sherman

Brian Wright

Mar 25, 2016

Baseball As It Was, Baseball History, Features, History, Interviews, Major League Baseball, Media, National League East, New York Mets, Podcasts & Radio Shows, Postseason, Radio

Through their supremacy on the field and their escapades off of it, the 1986 New York Mets remain one of the Big Apple’s most memorable teams – not to mention one of the best. With an entertainment value wor...

5-Tool Podcast Episode 7: Jim Campanis Jr.

Jeff J. Snider

Mar 4, 2016

Podcasts & Radio Shows, The 5-Tool Podcast

Jim Campanis Jr. never made the big leagues. His dad and his grandpa both did, but Jim's best shot was spoiled by an errant foul tip to the wrist. After his minor-league career ended when he was 28, he spen...

Backward K Podcast: Episode 09

Ryan Blake

Mar 3, 2016

Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, Features, Podcasts & Radio Shows, Texas Rangers, Transactions

This episode was our third time going solo, but we ended up getting a surprise phone call that led to some good conversation about baseball card collecting, and a plug for one of our favorite Baltimore-area mem...

Backward K Podcast: Episode 08

Ryan Blake

Feb 24, 2016

Headlines, Podcasts & Radio Shows

On this week's show, Baseball Essential's Austin Green joined us to talk about the National League West, Pablo Sandoval, and more. Austin, a Los Angeles Dodgers fan, shared his insight on a potential three-team...

‘Baseball as It Was’ (2/16/16): Howard Megdal

Brian Wright

Feb 17, 2016

Baseball As It Was, Baseball History, History, Houston Astros, Interviews, Major League Baseball, Media, Minor League Baseball, National League, National League Central, Offseason, Podcasts & Radio Shows, Postseason, Radio, St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have set the standard that nearly all other MLB clubs aspire to match. Over the past 15 seasons, they have reached the postseason 12 times, won four NL pennants and two World Series. ...

Backward K Podcast: Episode 07

Ryan Blake

Feb 16, 2016

Features, Podcasts & Radio Shows

On this week's episode of Backward K, we were joined by Ryan Spaeder and Kevin Reavy, co-authors of "Incredible Baseball Stats: The Coolest, Strangest Stats and Facts in Baseball History," which is currently av...

5-Tool Podcast Ep. 6: We Talked to Law and We All Won

Jeff J. Snider

Feb 12, 2016

Podcasts & Radio Shows, The 5-Tool Podcast

In Episode 6 of the 5-Tool Podcast, we talked to Los Angeles Dodgers minor leaguer Adam Law, who played most of the 2015 season with the Double-A Tulsa Drillers. Adam is the son of former big leaguer Van...

Backward K Podcast: Episode 06

Ryan Blake

Feb 9, 2016

Features, Podcasts & Radio Shows

We advertise our podcast as being about "Baseball & Stuff" because there aren't always a lot of baseball things to discuss, as was the case this week. The only real big news was the Padres signing closer Fe...