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Of all the sports played across the globe, none has more curses, superstitions, or supernatural events like baseball, America's national pastime. While some of these can easily be explained, there are just as many that cannot. Field of Fantasies delves right into that superstition with short stories written by several key authors about baseball and the supernatural.

In 1940, at just 15 years old, small-town baseball star Gene Moore was signed to the Brooklyn Dodgers, who saw in him the potential to become one of the great catchers of all time. Before that could happen, though, WWII intervened. Gene's story, a surprising paean to the power and humanity of a game, is told here by his son, a first-time author who exhibits the confidence and pacing of a pro.

Fresh out of college, I stumbled into the opportunity of a lifetime. My favorite professor had a friend who was looking to retire and sell his animal clinic. With a lot of help and a giant push from my sister and her husband, I made an offer. I'm happy with the occasional girls' night in and catching a glimpse of the hot neighbor, who I undeniably fantasize about—often.

Each week sports commentator, Michael Harrison, talks with North Mississippi coaches and players some of whom made a name for themselves years ago and others who are making a name for themselves now. Join Michael to relive some glory days and discuss the current state of sports in North Mississippi.

"Off The Field" es un dinámico podcast dedicado a educar e inspirar a jugadores de béisbol de América Latina mientras enfrentan los desafíos únicos de perseguir una carrera en el béisbol profesional. Cada episodio profundiza en el conocimiento y las habilidades esenciales necesarias para tener éxito tanto dentro como fuera del terreno, ofreciendo consejos prácticos, historias inspiradoras y conocimientos de expertos adaptados a las experiencias de los atletas latinoamericanos.Conducido por exjugadores, entrenadores y profesionales de la industria, "Off The Field" cubre una amplia gama ...

This is a story about young men who learned to play baseball during the 1930s and 1940s, and then went on to play for one of the most exciting major-league ball clubs ever fielded, the team that broke the color barrier with Jackie Robinson. It is a story by and about a sportswriter who grew up near Ebbets Field, and who had the good fortune in the 1950s to cover the Dodgers for the Herald Tribune. This is the story about what happened to the team when their glory days were behind them.

To empower athletes and entrepreneurs by bridging the worlds of sports and business through insightful content and robust financial literacy

Packed with "compelling inside stories" (Chicago Tribune), Teammate is the inspiring memoir from "Grandpa Rossy," the veteran catcher who became the heart and soul of the 2016 Chicago Cubs championship team and was named manager in 2019. In 2016 the Cubs snapped a 108-year curse, winning the...

The New York Times bestselling author of The Matheny Manifesto offers the definitive guide to coaching youth baseball and instilling positive values on and off the field. Long before he became manager of the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals, Mike Matheny grasped the core values of what...

The New York Times-bestselling history of America's most beloved baseball stadium, Wrigley Field, and the Cubs’ century-long search for World Series glory In A Nice Little Place on the North Side, leading columnist George Will returns to baseball with a deeply personal look at his hapless...

Join retired professional athletes Tyson Perez and Kenny Wiggins as they dive into the exhilarating world of life after pro sports. In this engaging podcast, Tyson and Kenny share their personal experiences, anecdotes, and valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of transitioning from the field to everyday life. But that's not all! Tune in for captivating interviews with a diverse array of guests from the realms of pro sports and entertainment. From current stars to retired legends, these conversations are filled with fun, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes stories you won't hear ...

Longtime Toronto Blue Jays radio voice Mike Wilner hosts Deep Left Field, a baseball podcast from the Toronto Star. With great baseball coverage, opinion and analysis, Deep Left Field has everything you need to know about the Jays, specifically, and baseball in general.