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Hugh Casey was one of the most colorful members of the iconic Brooklyn Dodgers of the 1940s, a team that took part in four great pennant races, the first National League playoff series, and two exci……続きを見る

This unique reference provides insider observations of the entire 2007 Championship season from Mr. Red Sox himself, Johnny Pesky. Starting with the unparalleled press conference introducing new Jap……続きを見る

From being the only 30-game winner in more than 70 years to having the Gambino crime family order a hit for your murder, Denny McLain has surely seen it all: RICO charges from the U.S. government to……続きを見る

The study of baseball history and culture shows the national pastime to be a forum of debate where issues of sport, labor, race, character and the ethics of work and play are decided. An understandi……続きを見る

Provides a blueprint for becoming a champion, both on and off the field When Dayton Moore arrived in Kansas City in 2006, the Royals hardly resembled a contender. The general manager inherited a maj……続きを見る

With more than 500 career home runs, an infectious personality, and three World Series championships, David Ortiz has established his position as the greatest Red Sox player of this generation. But ……続きを見る

Every New York Mets fan has a bucket list of activities to take part in at some point in their lives. But even the most die-hard fans haven't done everything there is to experience in and around New……続きを見る

Every baseball fan knows that Derek Jeter and Albert Pujols are among the best to ever play the game. But how do their high-priced contracts impact their teams' abilities to compete for a World Seri……続きを見る

From the author of Shoeless Joe, the book that inspired the movie Field of Dreams. Mike Houle is a college all-star second baseman in his junior year when he turns down a fourth-round draft pick off……続きを見る

The Chicago Cubs tradition is one built on spectacular losing streaks and even more spectacular collapses. Yet despite all the losses and disappointments, an amazing thing happens every summer at th……続きを見る

Some of the best players in Major League Baseball were born outside the United States, with Latino players representing one of the fastest growing ethnicities in the league. Current and former stars……続きを見る

While baseball is touted as America’s favourite pastime, everyone will know the score with this grand slam of Q&A that’s sure to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Doug Lennox hammers it out of the ……続きを見る

Baseball and law have intersected since the primordial days. In 1791, a Pittsfield, Massachusetts, ordinance prohibited ball playing near the town's meeting house. Ball games on Sundays were barred ……続きを見る

Evolving in an urban landscape, professional baseball attracted a dedicated fan base among the inhabitants of major cities, including ethnic and racial minorities, for whom the game was a vehicle fo……続きを見る

A collection of essays for ardent seamheads and casual baseball fans alike, The Utility of Boredom is a book about finding respite and comfort in the order, traditions, and rituals of baseball. It’s……続きを見る

The 1960s were among the most compelling years in the history of the United States, from the intensifying clamor for civil rights to the tragic incidents of assassination and war. Caught up in this ……続きを見る

When pursuing major-league achievements, you are going to face extreme pressure. With a system in place to combat these pressures head-on, success is inevitable. Pave the way to your success through……続きを見る

During the African American cultural resurgence of the 1920s and 1930s, professional athletes shared the spotlight with artists and intellectuals. Negro League baseball teams played in New York City……続きを見る

In an era of rowdy teams, the Cleveland Spiders (1887-1899) were baseball's rowdiest. Managed by Oliver "Patsy" Tebeau, a quick-tempered infielder, the Spiders seemed to heap abuse of one kind or an……続きを見る

A collection of inspirational and meaningful quotes perfect for every fan of the great game of baseball. "Baseball is 90% mental and the other half is physical" said Yogi Berra and in celebration of……続きを見る

Leigh Ann Walker's efforts to learn about her deceased father began in earnest five years ago, but really, the journey started in 1971 when Verlon “Rube” Walker died. He was the third base coach for……続きを見る

Let’s meet some of the most popular baseball players in this sports book for kids! Learn about their lifestyles, where they came from and how they became really popular in this outdoor sport. By kno……続きを見る

Con 14 apariciones All-Star, 13 Guantes de Oro, un Premio de Jugador Más Valioso, y, por supuesto, un anillo de la Serie Mundial, Iván "Pudge" Rodríguez ha ganado más que su lugar en el Salón de la ……続きを見る

The final novel from legendary Canadian author WP Kinsella. Butterfly Winter, W.P. Kinsella's first novel in 15 years, is the story of Julio and Esteban Pimental, twins born in the Caribbean country……続きを見る

From the author of Shoeless Joe, the book that inspired the movie Field of Dreams. Here's the story of how Truckbox Al McClintock, a small-town greaser whose claim to fame was hitting a baseball cle……続きを見る

Under the guidance of Leslie Heaphy and an editorial board of leading historians, this peer-reviewed, annual book series offers new, authoritative research on all subjects related to black baseball,……続きを見る

Jugar con una pelota y un bate es algo que comenzó en Cuba casi al mismo tiempo que nuestras luchas por la independencia en el siglo XIX. Por esa razón ha devenido hecho cultural de larga duración, ……続きを見る

La presencia de peloteros cubanos en las series de Grandes Ligas en los Estados Unidos es algo que data desde finales del siglo xix, por ser esta, la más fuerte que existe en el beisbol a nivel mund……続きを見る

The challenge for today’s modern coach is to push players without risking burnout, inspire them without bullying, and discipline players without constantly yelling. While no two coaches have the exa……続きを見る

Visualizing Baseball provides a visual exploration of the game of baseball. Graphical displays are used to show how measures of performance, at the team level and the individual level, have changed ……続きを見る