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Documenting multiple challenges at every turn - as a target for racism from society at large and sexism both inside and outside of the Negro League - this is the unique story of the first woman to play professional baseball on a men's team, breaking barriers in sports while believing, "There's got to be a first in everything. Maybe it will be me." The text explains that as players began to leave the Negro League for major league teams, Toni Stone seized her only opportunity to play professional ball and replaced Henry Aaron on the Negro League's top team.

Inspiring, valuable and ultimately transformational, this unique audiobook will help you: win the game of life while experiencing joy, peace and grace; find the courage to realise your dreams and live your greatness in complex times; grow more positive and heroic in the face of adversity so troubles become triumphs and lead a life of authenticity, decency and purpose. You have immense gifts within you. The Curveball will show you how to bring them to the world, starting today.

Recently widowed and now retired, Billy Bryan is “coming to the end of many things.” Then a long-forgotten scrapbook stirs memories of a distant past - and beckons him and his grown daughter on a reluctant journey to relive his role in history. In 1947 Bryan was playing winter ball in Cuba, his future as uncertain as the island country’s. Then one fateful night Bryan witnessed a young student radical named Fidel unleash an amazing curveball. So begins Bryan's tug-of-war with destiny.

Amid strict new rules and coronavirus outbreaks on other teams that wreaked havoc on the schedule, the Dodgers maintained a laser focus as a team and organization, and, ultimately, won the first bubbled playoffs in the history of Major League Baseball. In COVID Curveball, author and Dodgers’ broadcaster Tim Neverett takes us through this unprecedented season, offering exclusive access and firsthand, edge-of-your-seat play-by-play coverage of the surreal days and weeks that led up to the dramatic championship climax.

Observations about the teams I grew up with as an East Bay kid: the San Francisco Giants and the team formerly known as the Oakland A's. Plus, anything interesting or offbeat about the game as I see it.

Brandon Tanguma and Dominic Hobson discuss the hottest topics in the world of sports and pro wrestling every weekend.

Bringing our listeners some of the best stories baseball has to offer, Caffeine & Curveballs provides great insight into the game at all levels from all perspectives. Hosted by Trey Nordmann of the Baltimore Orioles and Max Bain of the Chicago Cubs. Be sure to check out our presenting sponsor, Rake Baseball Company, for some of the best baseball apparel on the market and use code 'CURVE15" for 15% off your entire order. https://rakebaseballcompany.com

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A podcast dedicated to the Houston Astros, baseball, and life as an MLB fan