In June of 1938, southpaw Johnny Vander Meer of the Cincinnati Reds became the only pitcher in Major League history to h......more
This book captures the state of baseball after the demise of the reserve clause. It reveals how baseball endured a lengt......more
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This book examines the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the wild-card era, including the major stor......more
The past 25 years have been the most dynamic in the history of Major League Baseball, from the league’s recovery after t......more
This book tells the fun, quirky, story of a minor league baseball town in Louisiana that was the talk of the baseball wo......more
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This is New York Times bestselling author and Emmy-nominated broadcaster Ron Darling’s 108 baseball anecdotes that conne......more
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The greatest players in baseball history are honored in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Fan......more
The 1950s marked a transformative period in postwar American history. In baseball, one dynasty was the story during the ......more
In this latest addition to the "Time Machine" Lyons Press baseball series, The Ultimate Chicago Cubs Time Machine presen......more
Winner of the 2022 SABR Baseball Research Award Before there was Joe DiMaggio, there was Tony Lazzeri. A decade before t......more
Two Sides of Glory is an in-depth, first-person account of intriguing players that made up this once-in-a-generation Bos......more
2022 SABR Baseball Research Award Finalist for the 2022 SABR Seymour Medal The careers of pitchers Jack Quinn and Howard......more
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From their ignominious 40-120 debut in 1962, to the "Miracle Mets" of the shocking 1969 season, to the teams of Darryl S......more
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Lights, Camera, Fastball is a fascinating look at the Hollywood Stars, a glamour-shrouded baseball team with a star-stud......more
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"[An] essential study of a previously unexplored chapter of the game’s history. An important addition to baseball collec......more
In the middle of the 1957 season, after nearly seven decades in Brooklyn, New York, the National League’s Dodgers moved ......more
House of David barnstorming baseball (1915-1957) was played without pre-determined schedules, leagues, player statistics......more
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Finalist for the 2022 SABR Seymour Medal Grover Cleveland Alexander was one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history......more
Winner of the 2018 John Coates Next Generation Award from the Negro Leagues Research Committee of the Society for Americ......more
Nebraska is not usually thought of as a focal point in the history of black baseball, yet the state has seen its share o......more
Walter "Smokey" Alston is best known for his long and successful tenure as manager of the Dodgers--first in Brooklyn, th......more
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The 2021 edition of The New YorkTimes Bestselling Guide. PLAY BALL! The 26th edition of this industry-leading baseball a......more
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From huge homeruns to winning streaks, the world of baseball is full of amazing records. In an early chapter book format......more
One of the best managers in the early years of professional baseball, Frank Selee (1859-1909) built two great teams. The......more
The beloved baseball classic now available in paperback, with a new foreword from Jim Bouton’s wife, Paula Kurman. When ......more
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Zack Wheat was long considered the greatest player in Dodgers history. The Missouri native parlayed his tenacious work e......more
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How does an undrafted free agent and two-sport college walk-on end up in a Chicago White Sox uniform? With a college foo......more
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When Major League Baseball announced that the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees would play a game at the fabled......more
The town of Kennesaw was officially incorporated in 1887 and organized a baseball team shortly thereafter. In June 1908,......more
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The events and backstories that led to the Rockies 9-8 win over the San Diego Padres for the National Leagues lone wild ......more
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