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Midnight Library of Baseball

Midnight Library of Baseball

Written by: bendavidorlando
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 In the Midnight Library of Baseball, Ben Orlando offers a unique perspective to historic and modern aspects of the game. He does so with no loud music and no jarring sounds. Tune in to discover the untold stories that make baseball so much more than a game.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Baseball & Softball World
Episodes
  • E11: The Curse of 61

    E11: The Curse of 61
    Jan 10 2026

    Roger Maris broke Babe Ruth’s most sacred record, and baseball never forgave him. Labeled unfairly, burdened by an asterisk, and judged by a narrative that ignored the facts, Maris paid a heavy price for doing something history said couldn’t be done. In this episode, I revisit 1961 and the story baseball got wrong.
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    49 mins
  • E10: The Strange History of Home Run Derby

    E10: The Strange History of Home Run Derby
    Dec 24 2025

    In this episode, I explore the strange and overlooked history of what has become an event that rivals the allstar game for American popularity. Through this history, we see how baseball has changed, and we might get a glimpse of what's to come with home run derbies of the future.

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    35 mins
  • Ep9: The Athlete Television Made a Star

    Ep9: The Athlete Television Made a Star
    Dec 13 2025

    Jackie Robinson arrived at exactly the right moment, not just in baseball, but in media history. As television spread into American homes, Robinson became the first athlete millions didn’t just read about or hear on the radio, but watched. This episode tells the rarely discussed story of how television shaped Robinson’s fame, magnified the pressure he carried, and helped transform American culture in ways no box score could capture.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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