Rounders: A History of Baseball in America

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  • Rounders: A History of Baseball in America examines baseball's journey from a diversion played on the outskirts of small towns to a pastime continually shaping this country's cultural identity. This sport isn't just about a ball-and-stick. It's a snapshot of ourselves, our nation, and our world. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rounders/subscribe
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  • Rating the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Selections (w/ John Vampatella)

    Rating the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Selections (w/ John Vampatella)
    Jan 26 2025

    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.

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  • Foul Play Files: The Murder of Rising Star Lyman Bostock

    Foul Play Files: The Murder of Rising Star Lyman Bostock
    Jan 19 2025

    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 Scandal

    A Star Commits Murder: The Story of Martin Bergen

    Baseball Legend vs. Niagara Falls: The Mysterious Death of Ed Delahanty


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    26 mins
  • 9 MLB Teams That ALMOST Existed (And What Stopped Them)

    9 MLB Teams That ALMOST Existed (And What Stopped Them)
    Jan 11 2025
    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 Meetings Baseball's 8 Most Unbreakable RecordsThe Most Amazing Ballparks Never BuiltBaseball's Greatest Father-Son Duos 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 PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Tik Tok⁠⁠Follow on Bluesky⁠ Send Me a Question for a Future Show! Send a message on Social Media (see above)Send an email (rounderspodcast@gmail.com)
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