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Banana Ball

The Unbelievably True Story of the Savannah Bananas

de Jesse Cole ...

Narrado por Jesse Cole, Matt Martucci ...

Completo

6 hora 32 minutos

The Savannah Bananas have peeled back the game of baseball and made it fun again.This is their story.For his entire childhood, Jesse Cole dreamed of pitching in the Majors. Now, he has a life in baseball that he could have only imagined: he met the love of his life in the industry; they shaped Savannah, Georgia’s professional team into the league champion Savannah Bananas; and now the Bananas have ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

The Savannah Bananas have peeled back the game of baseball and made it fun again.This is their story.For his entire childhood, Jesse Cole dreamed of pitching in the Majors. Now, he has a life in baseball that he could have only imagined: he met the love of his life in the industry; they shaped Savannah, Georgia’s professional team into the league champion Savannah Bananas; and now the Bananas have
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The First All-Star Game

Babe Ruth, FDR and America at the Crossroads

de Randall Sullivan ...

Narrado por Johnny Heller ...

Completo

12 hora 53 minutos

Acclaimed journalist Randall Sullivan tells the story of baseball in America, from its rough-and-tumble origins through the first decades of the twentieth century and into the pivotal summer of 1933—when national crisis and a sport’s fight for survival converged in baseball’s first All-Star Game1933. America was still reeling from the crash. Breadlines stretched around city blocks and shanty– ... Leer más

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Acclaimed journalist Randall Sullivan tells the story of baseball in America, from its rough-and-tumble origins through the first decades of the twentieth century and into the pivotal summer of 1933—when national crisis and a sport’s fight for survival converged in baseball’s first All-Star Game1933. America was still reeling from the crash. Breadlines stretched around city blocks and shanty–
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The Cost of These Dreams

Sports Stories and Other Serious Business

de Wright Thompson ...

Narrado por Wright Thompson ...

Completo

12 hora 27 minutos

From one of America's most beloved sportswriters, a collection of true stories about the dream of greatness and its cost in the world of sports. "Wright Thompson's stories are so full of rich characters, bad actors, heroes, drama, suffering, courage, conflict, and vivid detail that I sometimes thinks he's working my side of the street - the world of fiction." - John Grisham There is only one ... Leer más

$25.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

From one of America's most beloved sportswriters, a collection of true stories about the dream of greatness and its cost in the world of sports. "Wright Thompson's stories are so full of rich characters, bad actors, heroes, drama, suffering, courage, conflict, and vivid detail that I sometimes thinks he's working my side of the street - the world of fiction." - John Grisham There is only one
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Baseball

A History of America's Game

de Benjamin G. Rader ...

Narrado por Joe Barrett ...

Completo

12 hora 40 minutos

A succinct history of baseball, newly revised and updated. In this third edition of his lively history of America's game, widely recognized as the best of its kind, Benjamin G. Rader expands his scope, covering record crowds and record income, construction of new ballparks, a change in the strike zone, a surge in recruiting Japanese players, and an emerging cadre of explosive long-ball hitters. ... Leer más

$20.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A succinct history of baseball, newly revised and updated. In this third edition of his lively history of America's game, widely recognized as the best of its kind, Benjamin G. Rader expands his scope, covering record crowds and record income, construction of new ballparks, a change in the strike zone, a surge in recruiting Japanese players, and an emerging cadre of explosive long-ball hitters.
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Crossroads

A Memoir in Baseball and Life

de Dusty Baker ...

Narrado por Dusty Baker, Dominic Hoffman ...

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18 hora 1 minutos

**Legendary baseball player and manager Dusty Baker reflects on his extraordinary career—filled with invaluable lessons on perseverance, leadership, and living life meaningfully on the field and off—in this “deeply meditative journey into baseball and cultural history” (The Athletic).“The story of a uniquely American life [from] one of the most beloved people in all of sports.”—San Francisco ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

**Legendary baseball player and manager Dusty Baker reflects on his extraordinary career—filled with invaluable lessons on perseverance, leadership, and living life meaningfully on the field and off—in this “deeply meditative journey into baseball and cultural history” (The Athletic).“The story of a uniquely American life [from] one of the most beloved people in all of sports.”—San Francisco
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The Bosses of the Bronx

The Endless Drama of the Yankees Under the House of Steinbrenner

de Mike Vaccaro ...

Narrado por Roger Wayne ...

Completo

12 hora 47 minutos

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe crazy but true story of how owner George Steinbrenner, followed by his son Hal, have controlled the most famous team in American sports.Since taking over the New York Yankees franchise in 1973, the Steinbrenners have transformed the fabled team from a struggling franchise into a baseball dynasty. George purchased the team for $8.8 million and quickly became ... Leer más

$28.99 USD

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe crazy but true story of how owner George Steinbrenner, followed by his son Hal, have controlled the most famous team in American sports.Since taking over the New York Yankees franchise in 1973, the Steinbrenners have transformed the fabled team from a struggling franchise into a baseball dynasty. George purchased the team for $8.8 million and quickly became
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Game of Edges

The Analytics Revolution and the Future of Professional Sports

de Bruce Schoenfeld ...

Narrado por Bruce Schoenfeld ...

Completo

7 hora 28 minutos

The story of how a new generation of tech-savvy franchise owners is reshaping every aspect of professional sports.In the last two decades, innovation, data analysis, and technology have driven a tectonic shift in the sports business. Game of Edges is the story of how sports franchises evolved, on and off the field, from raggedly run small businesses into some of the most systematically productive ... Leer más

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The story of how a new generation of tech-savvy franchise owners is reshaping every aspect of professional sports.In the last two decades, innovation, data analysis, and technology have driven a tectonic shift in the sports business. Game of Edges is the story of how sports franchises evolved, on and off the field, from raggedly run small businesses into some of the most systematically productive
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The Whiz Kids

How the 1950 Phillies Took the Pennant, Lost the World Series, and Changed Philadelphia Baseball Forever

de Dennis Snelling ...

Narrado por Barry Abrams ...

Completo

9 hora 25 minutos

Before the 1950 World Series, the Philadelphia Phillies were infamous for a record-breaking lack of achievement that dated from their conception in 1883 through the 1940s. When twenty-eight-year-old Robert Carpenter Jr. took over in 1944, the Phillies had won only a single National League title in more than sixty years. For the next five years, Carpenter and the newly hired general manager, Herb ... Leer más

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Before the 1950 World Series, the Philadelphia Phillies were infamous for a record-breaking lack of achievement that dated from their conception in 1883 through the 1940s. When twenty-eight-year-old Robert Carpenter Jr. took over in 1944, the Phillies had won only a single National League title in more than sixty years. For the next five years, Carpenter and the newly hired general manager, Herb
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Mickey & Billy

The Glory and Tragedy of a Yankee Friendship

de Tony Castro ...

Narrado por Matt Godfrey ...

Completo

8 hora 49 minutos

An unflinching, all–access look at the friendship between Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin, two of the most beloved New York Yankees and two flawed heroes who battled the colliding forces of success and self–destruction.Through meticulous research and exclusive interviews with the late Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin, journalist and historian Tony Castro poignantly reveals the double–edged sword of ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

An unflinching, all–access look at the friendship between Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin, two of the most beloved New York Yankees and two flawed heroes who battled the colliding forces of success and self–destruction.Through meticulous research and exclusive interviews with the late Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin, journalist and historian Tony Castro poignantly reveals the double–edged sword of
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Luckiest Man

The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig

de Jonathan Eig ...

Narrado por Edward Herrmann ...

Abreviado

5 hora 47 minutos

The definitive account of the life and tragic death of baseball legend Lou Gehrig.Lou Gehrig was a baseball legend—the Iron Horse, the stoic New York Yankee who was the greatest first baseman in history, a man whose consecutive-games streak was ended by a horrible disease that now bears his name. But as this definitive new biography makes clear, Gehrig’s life was more complicated—and, perhaps, ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

The definitive account of the life and tragic death of baseball legend Lou Gehrig.Lou Gehrig was a baseball legend—the Iron Horse, the stoic New York Yankee who was the greatest first baseman in history, a man whose consecutive-games streak was ended by a horrible disease that now bears his name. But as this definitive new biography makes clear, Gehrig’s life was more complicated—and, perhaps,
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Sixty Feet, Six Inches

A Hall of Fame Pitcher & A Hall of Fame Hitter Talk about How the Game Is Played

de Bob Gibson, Reggie Jackson, Lonnie Wheeler ...

Narrado por Mirron Willis, Dominic Hoffman ...

Abreviado

6 hora 2 minutos

**Reggie Jackson and Bob Gibson offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to understand America's pastime from their unique insider perspective.**Legendary. Insightful. Uncompromising. Candid. Uncensored. Mr. October and Hoot Gibson unfortunately never faced each other on the field. But now, in Sixty Feet, Six Inches, these two legends open up in fascinating detail about the game they love and how it ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

**Reggie Jackson and Bob Gibson offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to understand America's pastime from their unique insider perspective.**Legendary. Insightful. Uncompromising. Candid. Uncensored. Mr. October and Hoot Gibson unfortunately never faced each other on the field. But now, in Sixty Feet, Six Inches, these two legends open up in fascinating detail about the game they love and how it
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Gehrig and The Babe

The Friendship and the Feud

de Tony Castro ...

Narrado por Barry Abrams ...

Completo

7 hora 52 minutos

Gehrig & The Babe: The Friendship and The Feud is the emotionally gripping, electrifying account of the relationship of legendary New York Yankee icons Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth and the tragic behind-the-scenes fight that bitterly tore them apart until Gehrig was dying of a horrific disease.Written by historian and best-selling author Tony Castro, this critically acclaimed book tells their ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Gehrig & The Babe: The Friendship and The Feud is the emotionally gripping, electrifying account of the relationship of legendary New York Yankee icons Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth and the tragic behind-the-scenes fight that bitterly tore them apart until Gehrig was dying of a horrific disease.Written by historian and best-selling author Tony Castro, this critically acclaimed book tells their
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42 Today

Jackie Robinson and His Legacy

de Kevin Merida ...

Narrado por Mirron Willis ...

Completo

6 hora 49 minutos

Explores Jackie Robinson's compelling and complicated legacyBefore the United States Supreme Court ruled against segregation in public schools, and before Rosa Parks refused to surrender her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, Jackie Robinson walked onto the diamond on April 15, 1947, as first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers, making history as the first African American to integrate Major League ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Explores Jackie Robinson's compelling and complicated legacyBefore the United States Supreme Court ruled against segregation in public schools, and before Rosa Parks refused to surrender her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, Jackie Robinson walked onto the diamond on April 15, 1947, as first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers, making history as the first African American to integrate Major League
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Ahead of the Curve

Inside the Baseball Revolution

de Brian Kenny ...

Narrado por Brian Kenny ...

Completo

10 hora 9 minutos

Most people who resist logical thought in baseball preach "tradition" and "respecting the game." But many of baseball's traditions go back to the nineteenth century, when the pitcher's job was to provide the batter with a ball he could hit and fielders played without gloves. Instead of fearing change, Brian Kenny wants fans to think critically, reject outmoded groupthink, and embrace the changes ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Most people who resist logical thought in baseball preach "tradition" and "respecting the game." But many of baseball's traditions go back to the nineteenth century, when the pitcher's job was to provide the batter with a ball he could hit and fielders played without gloves. Instead of fearing change, Brian Kenny wants fans to think critically, reject outmoded groupthink, and embrace the changes
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The Last Innocents

The Collision of the Turbulent Sixties and the Los Angeles Dodgers

de Michael Leahy ...

Narrado por Joe Barrett ...

Completo

15 hora 31 minutos

Legendary Dodgers Maury Wills, Sandy Koufax, Wes Parker, Jeff Torborg, Dick Tracewski, and Tommy Davis encapsulated 1960s America: white and black, Jewish and Christian, wealthy and working class, pro-Vietnam and anti-war, golden boy and seasoned veteran. The Last Innocents is a thoughtful, technicolor portrait of these seven players—friends, mentors, confidants, rivals, and allies—and their ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

Legendary Dodgers Maury Wills, Sandy Koufax, Wes Parker, Jeff Torborg, Dick Tracewski, and Tommy Davis encapsulated 1960s America: white and black, Jewish and Christian, wealthy and working class, pro-Vietnam and anti-war, golden boy and seasoned veteran. The Last Innocents is a thoughtful, technicolor portrait of these seven players—friends, mentors, confidants, rivals, and allies—and their
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Bat Boy

My True Life Adventures Coming of Age with the New York Yankees

de Matthew McGough ...

Narrado por Matthew McGough ...

Abreviado

4 hora 9 minutos

Sixteen-year-old Matthew McGough was a fairly typical teenager, obsessed with getting through high school, girls, and baseball, not necessarily in that order. His passion for the New York Yankees was absolute, complete with a poster of his hero, Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly, hanging on his bedroom wall. Despite having no connections whatsoever with the ballclub, Matt dreamed of sitting in ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

Sixteen-year-old Matthew McGough was a fairly typical teenager, obsessed with getting through high school, girls, and baseball, not necessarily in that order. His passion for the New York Yankees was absolute, complete with a poster of his hero, Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly, hanging on his bedroom wall. Despite having no connections whatsoever with the ballclub, Matt dreamed of sitting in
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Tales from the Dugout

The Greatest True Baseball Stories Ever Told

de Mike Shannon ...

Narrado por John Lescault ...

Completo

5 hora 26 minutos

This memorable collection of anecdotes about America's national pastime will take you into the dugout, clubhouse, and press box with some of the game's greatest players and storytellers. From Hall-of-Famers Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays to the always-quotable Casey Stengel, to modern-day stars Ken Griffey, Jr. and Larry Walker, Tales from the Dugout features more than 150 priceless stories. You'll ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

This memorable collection of anecdotes about America's national pastime will take you into the dugout, clubhouse, and press box with some of the game's greatest players and storytellers. From Hall-of-Famers Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays to the always-quotable Casey Stengel, to modern-day stars Ken Griffey, Jr. and Larry Walker, Tales from the Dugout features more than 150 priceless stories. You'll
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audiobook on MLB stadiums, An

de Adam Rothstein ...

Narrado por Adam Rothstein ...

Completo

3 hora 13 minutos

Step up to the plate and explore the iconic ballparks that make Major League Baseball unforgettable. This audiobook takes listeners on a journey through the history, charm, and unique features of the most legendary MLB stadiums, from the classic grandeur of Fenway Park to the modern marvels of Dodger Stadium and beyond. Packed with fun facts, insider tips, and a love for the game, this guide is ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Step up to the plate and explore the iconic ballparks that make Major League Baseball unforgettable. This audiobook takes listeners on a journey through the history, charm, and unique features of the most legendary MLB stadiums, from the classic grandeur of Fenway Park to the modern marvels of Dodger Stadium and beyond. Packed with fun facts, insider tips, and a love for the game, this guide is
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Fair Ball

A Fan's Case for Baseball

de Bob Costas ...

Narrado por Bob Costas ...

Completo

3 hora 34 minutos

From his perspective as a journalist and a true fan, Bob Costas, NBC's award-winning broadcaster, shares his views on the forces that are diminishing the appeal of Major League Baseball and proposes realistic changes that can be made to protect and promote the game's best interests.In this cogent--and provocative--book, Costas examines the growing financial disparities that have resulted in nearly ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

From his perspective as a journalist and a true fan, Bob Costas, NBC's award-winning broadcaster, shares his views on the forces that are diminishing the appeal of Major League Baseball and proposes realistic changes that can be made to protect and promote the game's best interests.In this cogent--and provocative--book, Costas examines the growing financial disparities that have resulted in nearly
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Jackie Robinson

de Joseph Schuster ...

Narrado por Charles Coe ...

Completo

1 horas 6 minutos

The year was 1947. A talented young minor-league baseball player was called up to the majors to join the Brooklyn Dodgers. But this was no ordinary man, nor any simple achievement. This was Jackie Robinson: an all-around star athlete, a U.S. Army veteran--and a black man. Until that year, baseball's shameful color line had kept African Americans out of the big leagues. Overcoming prejudice, ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The year was 1947. A talented young minor-league baseball player was called up to the majors to join the Brooklyn Dodgers. But this was no ordinary man, nor any simple achievement. This was Jackie Robinson: an all-around star athlete, a U.S. Army veteran--and a black man. Until that year, baseball's shameful color line had kept African Americans out of the big leagues. Overcoming prejudice,
... Leer más
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Molina

The Story of the Father Who Raised an Unlikely Baseball Dynasty

de Bengie Molina, Joan Ryan ...

Narrado por Henry Leyva ...

Completo

8 hora 9 minutos

The inspiring true story of the poor Puerto Rican factory worker, Benjamin Molina Santana, who against all odds raised the greatest baseball dynasty of all time: Molina's three sons Bengie, Jose, and Yadier have each earned two World Series rings, which is unprecedented in the sport, and his story is told by one of them, Bengie.A baseball rules book. A tape measure. A lottery ticket. These were in ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

The inspiring true story of the poor Puerto Rican factory worker, Benjamin Molina Santana, who against all odds raised the greatest baseball dynasty of all time: Molina's three sons Bengie, Jose, and Yadier have each earned two World Series rings, which is unprecedented in the sport, and his story is told by one of them, Bengie.A baseball rules book. A tape measure. A lottery ticket. These were in
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How To Master The Mental Side of Pitching

de Ernest Solivan ...

Narrado por Frank Block ...

Completo

1 horas 56 minutos

Pitchers will spend hours working on mechanics for an upcoming game, but what do they do to mentally prepare for their starts? What do they do to insure that the decisions they make on the mound best supports their team in winning the game? How To Master The Mental Side Of Pitching is a book specifically written for the mental side of pitching. From amateur pitchers to professional, this ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Pitchers will spend hours working on mechanics for an upcoming game, but what do they do to mentally prepare for their starts? What do they do to insure that the decisions they make on the mound best supports their team in winning the game? How To Master The Mental Side Of Pitching is a book specifically written for the mental side of pitching. From amateur pitchers to professional, this
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Mallparks

Baseball Stadiums and the Culture of Consumption

de Michael T. Friedman ...

Narrado por Barry Abrams ...

Completo

10 hora 47 minutos

In Mallparks, Michael Friedman observes that just as cathedrals represented power relations in medieval towns, and skyscrapers epitomized those within industrial cities, sports stadiums exemplify urban America at the turn of the twenty-first century.Grounded in the spatial theories of Henri Lefebvre and George Ritzer's analyses of consumption spaces, the book examines how the designers of this ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

In Mallparks, Michael Friedman observes that just as cathedrals represented power relations in medieval towns, and skyscrapers epitomized those within industrial cities, sports stadiums exemplify urban America at the turn of the twenty-first century.Grounded in the spatial theories of Henri Lefebvre and George Ritzer's analyses of consumption spaces, the book examines how the designers of this
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Rothstein

The Life, Times, and Murder of the Criminal Genius Who Fixed the 1919 World Series

de David Pietrusza ...

Narrado por Grover Gardner ...

Completo

13 hora 44 minutos

The model for Meyer Wolfsheim from The Great Gatsby and Guys and Dolls'Nathan Detroit, Arnold Rothstein was an underworld genius, racketeer, rumrunner, political fixer, and criminal mastermind who, as F. Scott Fitzgerald observed, played "with the faith of fifteen million people with the single-mindedness of a burglar blowing a safe."David Piertrusza unearths the canny way Rothstein fixed the 1919 ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

The model for Meyer Wolfsheim from The Great Gatsby and Guys and Dolls'Nathan Detroit, Arnold Rothstein was an underworld genius, racketeer, rumrunner, political fixer, and criminal mastermind who, as F. Scott Fitzgerald observed, played "with the faith of fifteen million people with the single-mindedness of a burglar blowing a safe."David Piertrusza unearths the canny way Rothstein fixed the 1919
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