Baseball Titles Spring 2016

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Sports–Baseball Titles
Spring 2016
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The Yankees Index
Every Number Tells a Story
Mark Simon, Buster Olney
Summary
Yankees fans have witnessed improbable feats, extraordinary achievements, and unmatched
performances during the team's 100-plus seasons. The Yankees Index details the numbers every
Yankees fan—from the rookie attending his first game at Yankee Stadium to the veteran who recalls
Ron Guidry’s days on the mound—should know. Author Mark Simon tells the stories behind the most
memorable moments and achievements in Yankees history in this full-color book full of insightful
and fun infographics and history.
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Mark Simon is a writer and researcher for ESPN, helping to oversee the ESPN Stats & Information blog
and social media presence. Prior to joining ESPN in 2002, Simon was a sportswriter for the Trenton
Times. He lives in Plymouth, Connecticut.
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The St. Louis Cardinals Fans' Bucket List
Dan O'Neill, Adam Wainwright
Summary
Every St. Louis Cardinals fan has a bucket list of activities to take part in at some point in their lives.
But even the most die-hard fans haven’t done everything there is to experience in and around St.
Louis. From visiting Ballpark Village to learning how to do an Ozzie Smith backflip, author Dan O’Neill
provides ideas, recommendations, and insider tips for must-see places and can't-miss activities near
Busch Stadium. But not every experience requires a trip to St. Louis; long-distance Cardinals fans
can cross some items off their list from the comfort of their own homes. Whether you're attending
every home game or supporting the Cards from afar, there's something for every fan to do in The St.
Louis Cardinals Fans' Bucket List.
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Dan O'Neill is a sportswriter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He lives in Oakville, Missouri. Adam
Wainwright is a starting pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, a World Series champion, and a two-time
Gold Glove Award-winner. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with his family.
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The Big 50: San Francisco Giants
The Men and Moments that Made the San Francisco Giants
Daniel Brown, Orlando Cepeda
Summary
The Big 50: San Francisco Giants is an amazing, full-color look at the 50 men and moments that made
the Giants the Giants. Experienced Bay-area sportswriter Daniel Brown recounts the living history of
the Giants, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. The Big 50: San Francisco Giants brilliantly brings to
life the Giants remarkable story, from Willie McCovey and Will Clark to the roller-coaster that was
Barry Bonds to the team’s current dynasty and Madison Bumgarner shutting down the Royals in the
2014 World Series.
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Daniel Brown is a sportswriter who has written for the San Jose Mercury News and the Bay Area News
Group since 1995, covering the Giants, 49ers, and other major sporting events. He is the author of
100 Things 49ers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. Orlando Cepeda is a former San Francisco
Giants first baseman and a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He resides in San
Francisco, California.
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The Big 50: Toronto Blue Jays
The Men and Moments that Made the Toronto Blue Jays
Shi Davidi, Dan Shulman
Summary
The Big 50: Toronto Blue Jays is an amazing, full-color look at the 50 men and moments that made
the Blue Jays the Blue Jays. Experienced sportswriter Shi Davidi recounts the living history of the Blue
Jays, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. The Big 50: Toronto Blue Jays brilliantly brings to life the
Blue Jays remarkable story, from Dave Stieb and Roy Halladay to the roller-coaster that was Roberto
Alomar to Joe Carter’s 1993 World Series–winning home run to the acquisition of Josh Donaldson.
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Shi Davidi is a baseball columnist and TV analyst with Sportsnet in Toronto, who has covered the
Blue Jays since 2002. He is the co-author, with John Lott, of Great Expectations: The Lost Toronto Blue
Jays Season. Dan Shulman calls games for ESPN and Sportsnet. He was named the 2011 National
Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.
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100 Things Twins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Alex Halsted
Summary
With more than a half century of Twins history, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities,
events, and facts every Minnesota fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important
dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, singular achievements, and signature calls. This
guide to all things Twins covers Cretin-Derham Hall, the origin of Homer Hanky, and memorabilia
collecting tips from Clyde "the Collector" Doepner. Updated for 2015, author Alex Halsted includes
new chapters on manager Paul Molitor, star pitcher Kyle Gibson, All-Star Brian Dozier, and more!
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Alex Halsted is a sportswriter and editor covering Iowa State Athletics for Scout Media at
AllCyclones.com. He previously written for Gameday Magazine, Twins Magazine, Twins-Territory.com, the
Des Moines Register, and the Iowa State Daily. He is the author of 100 Things Iowa State Fans Should
Know & Do Before They Die. He lives in Ames, Iowa.
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The Fightin' Phillies
100 Years of Philadelphia Baseball from the Whiz Kids to the Misfits
Larry Shenk, Larry Andersen
Summary
From when the Phillies franchise was established in 1883 and a rookie manager led the team to its
first National League pennant in 1915 to the World Series titles in 1980 and 2008, Larry Shenk, a
longtime Phillies executive, provides insight into a potpourri of faces, places, events, and
personalities in Phillies history. He takes readers through every no-hitter thrown by a Phillies pitcher
and an incredible season by a relief pitcher who became the Most Valuable Player. Read about Mike
Schmidt’s most dramatic home run, the youngest pitcher to ever win a game in the big leagues, the
greatest one-game performance in World Series history, the most unbreakable records in franchise
history, and why the Phillies held spring training in Pennsylvania during the 1940s.
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Larry “Baron” Shenk has been a fixture in the Phillies front office, starting with the team during the
1964 season. After 40-plus years as the head of the Phillies public relations department, Baron has
assumed a new position with the Phillies as vice president, alumni relations. He has authored
hundreds of Phillies publications and is author of If These Walls Could Talk: Philadelphia Phillies. A
graduate of Millersville State College (1961), Baron was a general reporter with the Lebanon Daily
News (1961–63) and the Wilmington News-Journal (1963) before joining the Phillies. A former relief
pitcher, Larry Andersen is a color commentator on Phillies radio broadcasts. He resides in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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More Than a Season
Building a Championship Culture
Dayton Moore, Matt Fulks, Alex Gordon, Ned Yost
Summary
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Provides a blueprint for becoming a champion, both on and off the field When Dayton Moore arrived
in Kansas City in 2006, the Royals hardly resembled a contender. The general manager inherited a
major league club that had just one winning season in the previous decade. Moore, a Kansas native
who grew up as a Royals fan, implemented a plan to return the franchise to its glory years. Though
not without a few bumps in the road, that plan came to fruition in 2014 and 2015, as the Royals
reached the World Series both years and were corned 2015 World Series champions. In More Than a
Season, Moore shares how his faith and leadership principles guided his rebooting of the Royals.
The general manager describes how he built one of baseball's best farm systems and international
scouting departments of out nothing. He shares insight on how he persevered through six
consecutive losing seasons and the critical response to controversial trades of Zack Greinke and Wil
Myers—transactions that ultimately yielded the foundation of a champion. Full of never-before-told
stories from inside the Royals o...
Contributor Bio
Dayton Moore is the general manager of the 2015 World Series champion Kansas City Royals. Since
taking over in 2006, Moore has rebuilt the Royals organization into one of baseball’s best. He lives
with his family in Leawood, Kansas. Matt Fulks is a freelance writer and editor and a regular
contributor to various publications, including the Kansas City Star and Royals Baseball Insider
magazine, the official publication of the Kansas City Royals. In recent years, he has also written for
CBS Sportsline, the Denver Post, and USA Today Sports Weekly. He is the author or coauthor of 15
books, including projects with Royals legends Denny Matthews, Frank White, and Fred White. He lives
in Overland Park, Kansas. A three-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner, outfielder Alex
Gordon has been one of the Royals’ best and most popular players during their back-to-back World
Series campaigns. He resides in Kansas City, Missouri. As manager of the Kansas City Royals, Ned
Yost has led the team to back-to-back World Series in 2014 and 2015. He resides in Kansas City,
Missouri.
100 Things Royals Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Matt Fulks
Summary
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The history of the Royals in Kansas City may not be a long one—the team first played in Kansas City
in 1969—but it is a proud one. Embraced by a loyal fan base and boosted by small-market
spunkiness, the team was a constant threat in the 1970s and 1980s, making multiple playoff
appearances before beating the St. Louis Cardinals for the World Series in the “I-70 Series.” Now,
this all-new guide explores all of the things every true fan should know about the Royals and what
they should do to celebrate their favorite team. This updated edition highlights the Royals'
back-to-back World Series appearances and features current starts Lorenzo Cain, Yordano Ventura,
Wade Davis, and more. The listings are ranked in importance from one to 100, and feature such
legendary players, places, and moments as George Brett, Kaufmann Stadium, Denny Matthews,
Game 6 of the 1985 Series, Dick Howser, and a certain infamous, pine-tar-covered bat. Packed with
personalities, places, events, and facts, this fun and informative book is the perfect tool for any fan
looking to take his love for the Boys in Blue t...
Contributor Bio
Matt Fulks is a freelance writer and editor and a regular contributor to various publications, including
the Kansas City Star and Royals Baseball Insider magazine, the official publication of the Kansas
City Royals. In recent years, he has also written for CBS Sportsline, the Denver Post, and USA Today
Sports Weekly. He lives in Overland Park, Kansas. Jeff Montgomery pitched from 1988 to 1999 for
the Royals, earning three All-Star appearances as a reliever. He now serves as a television analyst
for the team. Denny Matthews has been the Royals' play-by-play announcer since the inception of
the franchise. He received the Ford C. Frick Award from the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007.
Montgomery and Matthews live in Kansas City, Missouri.
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100 Things Astros Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Brian McTaggart, Craig Biggio
Summary
100 Things Astros Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of
the Houston Astros. Whether you're a die-hard booster from the days of the Colt .45’s or a new
supporter of Dallas Keuchel and Jose Altuve, these are the 100 things all fans need to know and do
in their lifetime. It contains every essential piece of Astros knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do
activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as
you progress on your way to fan superstardom.
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The Houston Astros beat reporter since 2004, Brian McTaggart is a reporter for MLB.com and writes
an MLBlog, Tag’s Lines. He is a graduate of the University of Houston. Follow @brianmctaggart on
Twitter. A seven-time All-Star, Craig Biggio played his entire career for the Houston Astros and was
inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015. He resides in Houston, Texas.
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Taking Flight
The St. Louis Cardinals and the Building of Baseball's Best Franchise
Rob Rains, Whitey Herzog
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Written by veteran sportswriter and Cardinals insider Rob Rains, Taking Flight answers two basic
questions – what makes the Cardinals different from other organizations, and why are they so
successful? Perhaps the most important man in the history of the organization was George Kissell.
Among the future managers who came under Kissell’s tutelage were Sparky Anderson, Joe Torre,
Tony La Russa and the Cardinals’ current manager, Mike Matheny. Kissell’s imprint is still everywhere
on the Cardinals’ organization, nearly five years after his death. So too is the work of longtime coach
and catching instructor Dave Ricketts, the man who first trained Matheny and later, Yadier Molina. It
is the men such as Kissell and Ricketts, who worked for years without fame or notoriety, who helped
mold the Cardinals into the franchise it is today.
Contributor Bio
Rob Rains is the author of 31 books, mostly on baseball and many about the St. Louis Cardinals.
His list of biographies or autobiographies of Cardinals includes Tony La Russa, Albert Pujols, Mark
McGwire, Jack Buck, Red Schoendienst, and Ozzie Smith. He is a lifetime member of the Baseball
Hall of Fame and a lifetime member of the Baseball Writers Association of America. Whitey Herzog
managed the St. Louis Cardinals to three World Series appearances during the 1980s. He was
inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010.
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If These Walls Could Talk: Milwaukee Brewers
Stories from the Milwaukee Brewers Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box
Bill Schroeder, Drew Olson, Craig Counsell, Bob Ue...
Summary
Chronicling the Brewers from the Suds Series of 1982 to the 2011 National League Central title and
from Bambi’s Bombers of the late '70s to Harvey’s Wallbangers of the early '80s, Bill Schroeder, a
longtime Brewers color commentator and former Brewers catcher, provides insight into the Brewers
inner sanctum as only he can. Read about what goes on in the equipment and training rooms, how
batting practice can be chaotic, what it’s like to travel with the team, and off-the-wall anecdotes like
the time Steve Sparks injured his shoulder trying to rip a phone book in half after listening to a
motivational speaker.
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Drew Olson is the on-air host for 540 ESPN and a senior editor/columnist for ESPNWisconsin.com. He
previously was the senior editor at OnMilwaukee.com and a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
and its predecessor, the Milwaukee Journal. He also has contributed to the Sporting News, Baseball
America, Sports Illustrated, and numerous other publications. Olson grew up in Menomonee Falls,
Wisconsin, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he spent a semester
on the men’s basketball team “before they got good.” Bill Schroeder is the color commentator for
the Milwaukee Brewers, a position he has held since 1995. He spent eight seasons in the big
leagues with the Brewers and California Angels, posting a career-best .332 batting average in 1987.
Born in Baltimore and raised in Princeton, New Jersey, Schroeder graduated from West Windsor
Plainsboro High School, where he earned All-State honors his junior and senior years. He attended
Clemson University, leading the Tigers to the Atlantic Coast Conference title in 1978 and 1979. He
and his wife, Kate, reside in ...
100 Things Nationals Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Jake Russell, Dusty Baker
Summary
100 Things Nationals Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans
of the Washington Nationals. Whether you're a die-hard booster from the days of the Senators or a
new supporter of the Bryce Harper-led squad, these are the 100 things all fans need to know and do
in their lifetime. It contains every essential piece of Nationals knowledge and trivia, as well as
must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow
checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.
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Jake Russell began a decade-long stint with the Washington Redskins website TheHogs.net in 2003.
He has worked at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis and is currently a sports news aide at The
Washington Post. In 2014 he created his own website, JakeRussellSports.com. A three-time National
League Manager of the Year, Dusty Baker was named Washington Nationals manager after the 2015
season. He resides in Washington, D.C.
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100 Things Padres Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Kirk Kenney, Randy Jones
Summary
Most Padres fans have taken in a game or two at PETCO Park, have seen highlights of Steve Garvey,
and remember the 1984 and 1998 World Series runs. But only real fans know the significance of
.394, the original team colors, or how long Benito Santiago’s hitting streak lasted. 100 Things Padres
Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans of the San Diego Padres.
Whether you’re a die-hard booster from the days of Ollie Brown or a recent supporter of the team,
these are the 100 things every fan needs to know and do in their lifetime. Padres writer Kirk Kenney
has collected every essential piece of Padres knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and
ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress
on your way to fan superstardom.
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Kirk Kenney has been a sportswriter for the San Diego Union-Tribune since 1985. He graduated from
San Diego State, where he majored in business and minored in journalism. He lives in San Diego.
Randy Jones played for the Padres for eight seasons, winning the National League Cy Young Award
one year after he was drafted. His No. 35 is retired by the Padres.
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100 Things Mets Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Matthew Silverman
Summary
With trivia boxes, records, and team lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities,
events, and facts every Mets fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important
dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players.
This guide to all things New York Mets covers Robin Ventura's 1999 Grand-Slam single, the 1969
shoe polish incident, and the history behind the names and numbers on the left-field wall. Updated
for 2015, this new edition features a new generation of Mets stars, including pitchers Jason deGrom,
Matt Harvey, and Noah Syndergaard.
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Matthew Silverman is the author of Mets Essential, the coauthor of Mets by the Numbers, the editor of
Baseball: The Biographical Encyclopedia, and the coeditor of Meet the Meets and Total Mets. He also wrote
Swinging '73: Baseball's Wildest Season and New York Mets: The Complete Illustrated History. He lives in
High Falls, New York.
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100 Things Cubs Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Jimmy Greenfield
Summary
This lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Cubs fan should know.
More than a look at the century-long wait for another World Series win, the book contains crucial
information for Cubs fans, such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and
outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things Cubs also includes a list of
must-do Cubs-related activities, which include taking in Wrigley field, traveling to Arizona for spring
training, and sipping beers at the best Cubs bars around the country.This new, updated edition
features the new generation of Cubs stars, including manager Joe Maddon, sluggers Anthony Rizzo
and Kris Bryant, and ace Jon Lester.
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A former reporter, columnist, and web editor for the RedEye newspaper, Jimmy Greenfield has
covered both the Cubs and White Sox for the Chicago Tribune.
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The Big Hurt's Guide to BBQ and Grilling
Recipes from My Backyard to Yours
Frank Thomas
Summary
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Hall of Famer and Chicago icon Frank Thomas shares his passion for grilling and cooking with
baseball fans everywhere for the first time. Grilling is perhaps as essential and synonymous with
American culture as baseball itself, and Frank Thomas is ready to share all of his home run recipes.
Whether you’re looking for barbecue basics or grilling greatness, these sizzling steaks, slow-cooked
smoked ribs, and mouthwatering burgers are sure to please every palate, from healthy fare to
hearty indulgences. Beautiful full-color photographs and easy to follow instructions set you up for
culinary success alongside legendary former White Sox player Frank Thomas.
Contributor Bio
Frank Thomas is a Hall of Fame Chicago White Sox designated hitter. He is a five-time All-Star,
four-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and two-time American League MVP. His number was retired by
the Chicago White Sox. Thomas opened the Big Hurt Brewhouse restaurant and sports bar near
Chicago in 2014.
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Jim Palmer: Nine Innings to Success
A Hall of Famer's Approach to Achieving Excellence
Jim Palmer, Alan Maimon
Summary
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Jim Palmer was just 20 years old when he became the youngest pitcher ever to throw a World Series
shutout, helping lead the Baltimore Orioles to their first-ever championship, in 1966. Two years later,
Palmer’s budding career almost ended due to arm problems. Yet, he mounted an inspiring
comeback and reached the pinnacle of his profession, becoming the winningest pitcher of the 1970s
and the only hurler to win a World Series game in three different decades. With three World Series
rings, three Cy Young Awards and six All-Star selections to his name, an exemplary record as a
spokesperson for charities and corporations, and his long tenure as a TV baseball analyst, Palmer is
an authority on what it takes to succeed on and off of the field. Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer and
co-author Alan Maimon take readers inside the clubhouse, broadcast booth, and corporate world to
tell the story of a one-of-a-kind career that serves as a how-to guide on succeeding in the
workplace. Interspersed with memorable stories from his illustrious career with the Orioles, this book
includes baseball wisdom...
Contributor Bio
Alan Maimon is an award-winning journalist who has worked with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the
Louisville Courier-Journal, and the New York Times. He is the coauthor of Andre Dawson’s If You Love
this Game . . . An MVP’s Life in Baseball, Dallas Green’s The Mouth That Roared, and Shane Victorino. He
lives in Hopewell, New Jersey. Jim Palmer is a Hall of Fame pitcher who won 268 games in 19
seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. A three-time Cy Young Award winner and six-time all-star, Palmer
was a key contributor to the Orioles' three World Series championship teams in 1966, 1970, and
1983. After his retirement in 1984, Palmer worked as an analyst for ABC Sports and ESPN. Palmer is
also well-known for his roles as a spokesman for Jockey and The Money Store. Palmer currently
works as a color commentator for Orioles games on MASN.
2016 Baseball Forecaster
& Encyclopedia of Fanalytics
Ron Shandler, Ray Murphy, Brent Hershey, Brandon K...
Summary
For 30 years, the very best in baseball prediction and statistics
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The industry’s longest-running publication for baseball analysts and fantasy leaguers, the 2016
Baseball Forecaster, published annually since 1986, is the first book to approach prognostication by
breaking performance down into its component parts. Rather than predicting batting average, for
instance, this resource looks at the elements of skill that make up any given batter’s ability to
distinguish between balls and strikes, his propensity to make contact with the ball, and what
happens when he makes contact—reverse engineering those skills back into batting average. The
result is an unparalleled forecast of baseball abilities and trends for the upcoming season and
beyond.
Contributor Bio
Ron Shandler was the first baseball analyst to develop sabermetric applications for fantasy league
play. His website, www.BaseballHQ.com, won the Best Fantasy Baseball Online Content Award from
the Fantasy Sports Trade Association in 2000, 2003, and 2004. He was awarded a Lifetime
Achievement Award from the Fantasy Sports Trade Association in 2005. He lives in Roanoke, Virginia.
Ray Murphy is the managing director of www.BaseballHQ.com. He lives in Boston. Brent Hershey is
the managing editor of www.BaseballHQ.com. He was honored in 2009 by the Fantasy Sports Writer
Association for the Best Fantasy Baseball Article in a Print Publication. He lives in Philadelphia.
Brandon Kruse has contributed to BaseballHQ.com since 2005. He lives in the Minneapolis area.
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2016 Minor League Baseball Analyst
Rob Gordon, Jeremy Deloney, Brent Hershey
Summary
Essential information for fantasy league baseball players and the best resource available to project
future performance of minor leaguers
9781629371399
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The first book of its kind to fully integrate sabermetrics and scouting, the 2016 Minor League Baseball
Analyst provides a distinctive brand of analysis for more than 1,000 minor league baseball players.
Features include scouting reports for all players, batter skills ratings, pitch repertoires, performance
trends, major league equivalents, and expected major league debuts. A complete sabermetric
glossary is also included. This one-of-a-kind reference is ideally suited for baseball analysts and
those who play in fantasy leagues with farm systems.
Contributor Bio
Rob Gordon is a codirector of minor league analysis for www.BaseballHQ.com and has been covering
the minors for the website since 2003. He is an advisor at the University of Michigan and a history
professor at Wayne State University. He lives in Detroit. Jeremy Deloney is a codirector of minor
league analysis for www.BaseballHQ.com and has been writing for the website since 2004. He lives in
Lebanon, Ohio. Brent Hershey is the managing editor of www.BaseballHQ.com and the associate
editor of 2012 Baseball Forecaster. He was honored in 2009 by the Fantasy Sports Writer Association
for the Best Fantasy Baseball Article in a Print Publication. He lives in Philadelphia.
2016 Official Rules of Major League Baseball
Summary
An important resource for umpires, coaches, leagues, and serious fans of Major League Baseball
(MLB), this handbook lists the dos and don’ts of the national pastime. Fully up-to-date, this book
contains the official and sanctioned MLB rules and their interpretations per the Playing Rules
Committee, the sole group that determines baseball’s regulations.
Contributor Bio
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Ernie
Mr. Cub
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A tribute to Ernie Banks, regarded by some as one of the greatest baseball players of all time
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Chicago will never forget Ernie Banks’s ever-present smile and trademark, “Let’s play two." The Cubs’
beloved #14 passed away on January 23, 2015 at the age of 83. The Chicago Cubs’ first African
American player was an 11-time All-Star and two-time National League Most Valuable Player. He
finished with 512 home runs and had 1,636 RBIs, earning induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in
1977. In this tribute to the legendary Cub that features nearly 100 images, Triumph Books partners
with the Chicago Tribune to celebrate Banks's Chicago legacy and all that he meant to baseball fans in
the city.
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Red Sox Nation
The Rich and Colorful History of the Boston Red Sox
Peter Golenbock
Summary
In Red Sox Nation, five-time New York Times bestselling author Peter Golenbock brings forth the
definitive oral history of the Boston Red Sox. His focus is on the players, managers, and owners who
were the colorful characters and legends who guided their legion of fans. Experience the entire
history of the Red Sox, in the words of the players and personalities who made it, and get the proper
perspective on the Red Sox’s place in baseball history. Updated through the 2013 championship
season, it contains everything fans want to know about the team’s World Series wins in 2007 and
2013.
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Peter Golenbock is the bestselling author of several books, including The Bronx Zoo; Dynasty: The
New York Yankees 1949–1964; Number 1; and Wild, High and Tight. He has been a frequent guest on
many of the top television and radio talk shows, including ESPN, ESPN Classic, Good Morning America,
Larry King Live, and the YES network. He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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If These Walls Could Talk: New York Yankees
Stories from the New York Yankees Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box
Jim Kaat, Greg Jennings, David Cone
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The New York Yankees are one of baseball's most iconic franchises and as much a part of New York
as the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building. From Joe DiMaggio and Derek Jeter to Babe
Ruth and Masahiro Tanaka, from Hall of Famers to rookie busts, the Yankees are baseball's most
beloved franchise. Jim Kaat, who has the unique experience of playing for the Yankees as well as
calling games for them in the booth, had a prime seat to watch it all unfold. In this book, Kaat and
Greg Jennnings provide a closer look at the great moments and the lowlights that have made the
Yankees one of baseball's keystone teams. Through the words of the players, via multiple interviews
conducted with current and past Yankees, readers will meet the players, coaches, and management
and share in their moments of greatness and defeat. Readers will find access to the clubhouse as
Kaat recounts moments such as Jeter's last contest at Yankee Stadium; David Wells' perfect game;
and the elation of the 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000 World Series championships. It is a book that
New York baseball fans will not...
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Jim Kaat pitched 25 seasons in the major leagues and is entering his 59th season in professional
baseball. He has been awarded seven Emmys for his work broadcasting the Yankees from 1995 to
2006 and has been nominated for three national Emmys since joining the MLB Network in 2009. Jim
and his wife, Margie, spend their summers in Manchester Center, Vermont, and their winters in
Stuart, Florida. Greg Jennings has been a freelance writer in sports television since 1998. He has won
A Band of Misfits
Tales of the 2010 San Francisco Giants
Andrew Baggarly, Duane Kuiper
Summary
With a title drought that started in New York and carried on for more than five decades after the
move to the west coast, the San Francisco Giants and their fans were growing restless, waiting for a
team like the 2010 roster and that one magical postseason run. The anticipation, memories, and
celebrated relief of the season when it finally came together are captured in this chronicle of the
World Series season of the Giants. Written in entertaining prose, the book is as much an enjoyable
story to be reread through the years as it is a factual account of the events that brought the elusive
title to the Giants.
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Andrew Baggarly is the San Francisco Giants beat reporter for Comcast SportsNet Bay Area and has
covered the team for the past 10 years. He formerly wrote for the Oakland Tribune and the San Jose
Mercury News. He is a member of the Baseball Writers Association of America and a voter for the
Baseball Hall of Fame. He lives in Millbrae, California.
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100 Things Orioles Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Dan Connolly, Jim Palmer
Summary
This guide to all things Baltimore Oriole covers the team's history as one of the American League's
eight charter franchises, including the incredible legacy of Cal Ripken, Jr., memories from Memorial
Stadium, and how singing "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" during the seventh-inning stretch has
become a fan-favorite tradition. Author Dan Connolly has collected every essential piece of Orioles
knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, providing an entertaining and enlightening read
for any Oriole fan.
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Dan Connolly has spent more than two decades as a print journalist in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
The Baltimore native first covered the Orioles as a beat writer for the York (Pennsylvania) Daily Record
in 2001 before becoming The Baltimore Sun’s national baseball writer/Orioles reporter in 2005. He
has won multiple state and national writing awards, including several from the Associated Press
Sports Editors. In 2013 he was named Maryland Co-Sportswriter of the Year by the National
Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. He lives in York, with his wife, Karen, and three children,
Alex, Annie, and Grace.
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100 Things Mariners Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Michael Emmerich
Summary
This fan book to the Mariners covers the team's history in Seattle since its enfranchisement in 1977,
including the Ichiro Suzuki years, memories from the Kingdome, and the brief existence of the
Seattle Pilots. Author Mike Emmerich has collected every essential piece of Mariners knowledge and
trivia, including King's Court, Felix Hernandez's perfect game, the 116-win 2001 team, Randy
Johnson, and having two Griffeys in the outfield, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all
from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist for fans, from the young to the
young at heart.
Contributor Bio
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Michael Emmerich has worked in book publishing for many years and is the author of 100 Things
Michigan State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. He lives in Seattle.
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100 Things Indians Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Zack Meisel, Tom Hamilton
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9781629370323
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Most Indians Fans know who Bob Feller is and have attended a game at Progressive Field. Names
like Lou Boudreau, Bob Lemon, and Larry Doby are just as familiar as Corey Kluber, Michael Brantley,
and Jason Kipnis. But even the most die-hard fans don’t know everything about their beloved
Indians.
In 100 Things Indians Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, Zack Meisel has assembled the facts,
traditions, and achievements sure to educate and entertain true fans. From the incredible legacy of
Tris Speaker and memories from Cleveland Stadium to how the movie Major League has taken root
in fans' hearts, this is the ultimate fanatics guidebook to all things Cleveland Indians. Learn about
the team's history in Cleveland as the Naps; the 455-game sellout streak; and modern stars such
as Jim Thome, Kenny Lofton, Roberto Alomar, and Omar Vizquel. Meisel has collected every
essential piece of Indians knowledge and trivia, including stories about the 1920 and 1948 World
Series, the Drummer, and the hiring of Terry Francona, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them
all from 1 to 100, providi...
Contributor Bio
Zack Meisel covers the Indians for cleveland.com and previously covered the team for MLB. He is a
2011 graduate of Ohio State University. He lives in Cleveland. Tom Hamilton has been the voice of
the Cleveland Indians for 25 years.
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100 Things Giants Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Bill Chastain
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9781629371191
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Most San Francisco Giants fans have taken in a game or two at AT&T Park, have seen highlights of
Willie Mays’ basket catch on YouTube, and were thrilled by the team’s World Series wins in 2010,
2012 and 2014, but even the die-hards—those who remember which pitcher started the first home
game in San Francisco’s history, have attended a spring training game at Scottsdale Stadium, or
know how many home runs Barry Bonds hit into McCovey Cove during his record-setting career—will
appreciate this ultimate resource guide for true fans of the San Francisco Giants. For both boosters
from the days of Bobby Thomson and recent supporters of Bruce Bochy, Matt Cain, and Buster Posey,
these are the 100 things all fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Longtime sportswriter Bill
Chastain has collected every essential piece of Giants knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do
activities, and ranks them from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist that
leads the way to achieving fan superstardom. This updated World Series edition features the Giants'
unforgettable 2014 seas...
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Bill Chastain is a sports journalist who writes for MLB.com. He is the author of 100 Things Jets Fans
Should Know and Do Before They Die, Hack’s 191: Hack Wilson and His Incredible 1930 Season, Payne at
Pinehurst: The Greatest U.S. Open Ever, Purpose and Passion: Bobby Pruette and the Marshall Years, Steel
Dynasty: The Team that Changed the NFL, and The Steve Spurrier Story: From Heisman to Head Ball Coach.
He lives in Tampa, Florida.
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If These Walls Could Talk: St. Louis Cardinals
Stories from the St. Louis Cardinals Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box
Stan McNeal
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The St. Louis Cardinals are one of baseball’s most storied franchises, and as much a part of St.
Louis as Anheuser-Busch and the arch. From Lou Brock to Matt Carpenter, Ozzie Smith to Yadier
Molina, Bob Gibson to Adam Wainwright, from Hall of Famers to rookie busts, the Cardinals are
beloved in St. Louis. In this book, Stan McNeal provides a closer look at the great moments and the
lowlights that have made the Cardinals one of the baseball’s keystone teams. Through the words of
the players, via multiple interviews conducted with current and past Cardinals, readers will meet the
players, coaches, and management and share in their moments of greatness and defeat. This book
shares stories behind such Cardinal memories as the little-known clubhouse antics of backup catcher
Bob Uecker during the teams’ memorable run in the 1960s, the excitement at Busch Stadium in the
1980s as the Cardinals reached the World Series three times, and the elation of the 2006 and 2011
World Series championships.
Contributor Bio
Stan McNeal is a veteran sportswriter currently writing for Cardinals Magazine. Previously, he has
written for Fox Sports Midwest, and he was managing editor and national baseball writer for the
Sporting News. He lives with his family in Chesterfield, Missouri.
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More Than a Season
Building a Championship Culture
Dayton Moore, Matt Fulks, Alex Gordon, William F. ...
Summary
Provides a blueprint for becoming a champion, both on and off the field
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When Dayton Moore arrived in Kansas City in 2006, the Royals hardly resembled a contender. The
general manager inherited a major league club that had just one winning season in the previous
decade. Moore, a Kansas native who grew up as a Royals fan, implemented a plan to return the
franchise to its glory years. Though not without a few bumps in the road, that plan came to fruition in
2014 as the Royals swept through the American League playoffs to take the pennant and returned
the World Series to Kansas City. In More Than a Season, Moore shares how his faith and leadership
principles guided his rebooting of the Royals. The general manager describes how he built one of
baseball’s best farm systems and international scouting departments of out nothing. He shares
insight on how he persevered through six consecutive losing seasons and the critical response to
controversial trades of Zack Greinke and Wil Myers—transactions that ultimately yielded the
foundation of a champion. Full of never-before-told stories from ins...
Contributor Bio
the Kansas City Star and Royals Baseball Insider magazine, the official publication of the Kansas City
Royals. In recent years, he has also written for CBS Sportsline, the Denver Post, and USA Today Sports
Weekly. He is the author or coauthor of 15 books, including projects with Royals legends Denny
Matthews, Frank White, and Fred White. He lives in Overland Park, Kansas. Dayton Moore is the
general manager of the 2014 American League champion Kansas City Royals. Since taking over in
2006, Moore has rebuilt the Royals organization into one of baseball’s best. He lives in Leawood,
Kansas. Alex Gordon is the left fielder for the Kansas City Royals. Originally drafted in 2005, Gordon
was a key contributor on the Royals' 2014 American League championship team. He lives in Kansas
City, Missouri. William F. High is founder of iDonate.com and CEO of the National Christian
Foundation Heartland, an organization with the goal to simplify giving and multiply impact. He lives
in Kansas City, ...
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Numbers Don't Lie: Tigers
The Biggest Numbers in Tigers History
Danny Knobler
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Tigers fans have witnessed improbable feats, extraordinary achievements, and unmatched
performances during the team's 100-plus seasons. Numbers Don't Lie: Behind the Biggest Numbers in
Tigers History details the numbers every Tigers fan—from the rookie attending his first game at
Comerica Park to the veteran who recalls Denny McLain's days on the mound—should know. Author
Danny Knobler tells the stories behind the most memorable moments and achievements in Tigers
history, including 2: the number of no-hitters Justin Verlander has in his career; .366: Ty Cobb's
career batting average, the highest in MLB history; and 1,918: the number of games played
together by Alan Trammell and Lou Whitaker as a record-setting, double-play combination. Featuring
over 50 entries that span more than a century of Tigers magic, this fan book is an engaging, unique
look back at the history of one of baseball's most entertaining franchises.
Contributor Bio
Danny Knobler is a veteran baseball writer who covered the Detroit Tigers for 18 seasons for Booth
Newspapers. He has covered baseball for more than 30 years for Baseball America, Bleacher Report,
CBSSports.com, ESPN.com, Sport Magazine, and other publications and websites. He lives in New York
City.
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Numbers Don't Lie: Mets
The Biggest Numbers in Mets History
Russ Cohen, Adam Raider, Howard Johnson
Summary
Numbers Don't Lie: Behind the Biggest Numbers in Mets History details the numbers every Mets fan
should know by heart. Authors Russ Cohen and Adam Raider tell the stories behind the most
memorable moments and achievements in Mets history, including 6: the number of Gold Gloves
Keith Hernandez earned in his career; 480: the distance in feet Tommy Agee's home run traveled on
April 10, 1969; and 696: the record number of at bats Jose Reyes had in in 2005 to set a franchise
record. With over 50 entries that span more than a half-century of Mets magic, this resource is an
engaging, unique look back at the history of one of baseball's most entertaining franchises.
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Russ Cohen is a sports journalist whose work has appeared in numerous places, including on
FoxSports.com and NHL.com. He is the author of Baseball’s Best Rookies, Strike Three, and The Winter
Classic: The NHL’s Savior. He lives in Glassboro, New Jersey. Adam Raider is a writer and a former
columnist and contributing editor for New England Hockey Journal and author of Frozen in Time: The
Minnesota North Stars. He lives in West Hartford, Connecticut. They are the coauthors of 100 Things
Rangers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. Howard Johnson was a two-time All-Star and a
two-time World Series champion in his 13-year career.
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2015 Official Rules of Major League Baseball
Summary
An important resource for umpires, coaches, leagues, and serious fans of Major League Baseball
(MLB), this handbook lists the dos and don’ts of the national pastime. Fully up-to-date, this book
contains the official and sanctioned MLB rules and their interpretations per the Playing Rules
Committee, the sole group that determines baseball’s regulations.
Contributor Bio
Triumph Books is a leader in quality and innovation in sports publishing. They are based in Chicago.
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100 Things A's Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Susan Slusser, Billy Beane
Summary
With traditions, records, and team lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events,
and facts every Athletics fan should know. This guide to all things A's covers the team's amazing
history including the Connie Mack and Charlie O. Finley dynasties, the "Earthquake Series," and all
of their World Series titles. Author Susan Slusser has collected every essential piece of A's knowledge
and trivia, including Billy Beane and Moneyball, Catfish Hunter, Stomper, and the "Bash Brothers," as
well as must-do activities, and ranks them from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-tofollow checklist for fans of all ages.
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Susan Slusser has been the San Francisco Chronicle’s Oakland A’s beat writer for 16 seasons. She is
an MLB Network correspondent and is a former president of the Baseball Writers’ Association of
America. She lives in San Carlos, California. Billy Beane is the general manager and minority owner
of the Oakland Athletics. He was named the Sporting News’ Executive of the Year in 1999 and 2012,
and the Baseball America Major League Baseball Executive of the Year in 2002 and 2013. He lives in
the Bay Area.
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Yogi: 1925-2015
Dave Anderson, Ron Guidry
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Yogi Berra, the Yankees' beloved No. 8, passed away on September 22 at the age of 90. A Hall of
Fame catcher who was not only one of baseball's great players—winner of three Most Valuable Player
awards and numerous World Series rings—but also one its most colorful and appealing characters,
well-known for his everyman demeanor and occasional adventures into syntax. A mainstay on the
great Yankees teams of the 1940s, '50s, and '60s, Berra was an 18-time All-Star and the American
League MVP in 1951, 1954, and 1955. He finished with 358 home runs and 1,430 RBIs, earning
induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. After retiring as a player, Berra managed both the
Mets and Yankees and led the 1973 Mets to the National League pennant. This commemorative
tribute features stories and photographs from the New York Times' archives, with an eloquent
foreword by Ron Guidry, one of Berra's closest friends. Compiled and edited by longtime New York
sportswriter Dave Anderson, this collection celebrates the life of an American original. Whether
re-living Berra's clutch home runs or telling the...
Contributor Bio
Dave Anderson has been a sports columnist at the New York Times since November 1971. Anderson
was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary and won the Associated Press Sports
Editors Red Smith Award for distinguished sports column writing. The author of 21 books and more
than 350 magazine articles, Anderson lives in New Jersey. Ron Guidry pitched for the New York
Yankees for 14 seasons. Guidry’s unique friendship with Yogi Berra was detailed in Harvey Araton’s
acclaimed 2012 book Driving Mr. Yogi. Guidry lives in Louisiana. The New York Times is regarded as
the world's preeminent newspaper. Winner of 112 Pulitzer Prizes, it has the largest circulation of any
seven-day newspaper in the country.
DERBY! - My Bodacious Life in Baseball by H.R. Derby
Bat Dog of the Trenton Thunder (the Double-A Affiliate Team of the Yankees)
H.R. Derby, Staton Rabin
Summary
9781631929762
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If you love dogs and baseball-- and want to know what it's REALLY like to be the Bat Dog for the
Trenton Thunder, the New York Yankees' Double-A minor league team-- this book is for you! After
all, how many dogs work in a baseball stadium, are cheered by thousands of adoring fans-- and "rub
noses" with many of the biggest stars in the game? DERBY! My Bodacious Life in Baseball is the
exclusive, long-awaited autobiography of the Trenton Thunder's funny, famous four-legged baseball
philosopher-- who just happens to be a golden retriever named Derby. The fans know him best from
his public role: carrying players' bats from home plate back to the dugout during games. But behind
the scenes at ARM & HAMMER Park, Derby is so much more than a Bat Dog. He's the young baseball
players' unofficial coach, mentor, loyal friend, and "team psychologist". Whether you hit a walk-off
homer, or strike out at the bottom of the 9th, Derby is always there to give you a friendly nudge of
encouragement with his cold, wet nose. The Thunder's perennial All-Star, Derby is the furry face of
the franchise and the...
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A legend among baseball fans, HOME RUN DERBY ("DERBY" to his friends) is a talented, handsome,
and well-groomed golden retriever and is proud to be the Official Bat Dog of the Trenton Thunder,
the Double-A Affiliate team of the New York Yankees. Everyone in the MLB wants to pose for pictures
with Derby-- even Hideki Matsui. Derby is also an international media star, and has been featured on
ESPN and in "Yankees Magazine". Derby's job is to mentor and coach the Trenton Thunder baseball
players, and provide encouragement and support. He also picks up the Thunder players' bats left at
home plate in the first inning of the game and returns them to the dugout. Derby's late, beloved
father, Chase, was the Thunder Bat Dog before him. Derby has one son, Rookie, and Rookie's
mother is named Reba. Derby says that Rookie has his mother's floppy ears and affectionate
nature, and his father's star quality. Derby was born in 2008. This is his first book.
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Taking the Crown
The Kansas City Royals' Amazing 2015 Season
Matt Fulks, Dayton Moore
Summary
9781629370811
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While the Kansas City Royals may have come out of the blue with their success in 2014, the 2015
edition of the team had high expectations and they met them to the fullest degree in winning the
2015 World Series — the organization's first in three decades. Buoyed by a dominant regular season
in which they held first place in the American League Central beginning on June 8 and never looked
back. Anchored by a major league record seven All-Stars and boosted by the mid-season
acquisitions of Ben Zobrist and Johnny Cueto, this historic team would not be denied on their way to
the title.
Packed with unique analysis from veteran Kansas City writer Matt Fulks and vivid color photography,
Taking the Crown guides fans through the Royals’ amazing journey, from key off-season acquisitions
to the Royals’ thrilling come-from-behind ALDS win versus the Astros, from their out-slugging of the
powerful Blue Jays in the ALCS, all the way through their incredible World Series triumph over the
Mets. This commemorative edition also includes feature stories on Royals’ stars Lorenzo Cain, Eric
Hosmer, and ot...
Contributor Bio
Matthews, Frank White, and Fred White. He lives in Overland Park, Kansas. Dayton Moore is the
general manager of the 2015 World Series champion Kansas City Royals. Since taking over in 2006,
Moore has rebuilt the Royals organization into one of baseball’s best. He lives in Leawood, Kansas.
Strangers in the Bronx
DiMaggio, Mantle, and the Changing of the Yankee Guard
Andrew O'Toole, Marty Appel
Summary
9781629370279
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Rare is the athlete who captures the imagination of a generation. In Joe DiMaggio and Mickey
Mantle, sports culture had two such figures. Undoubtedly, DiMaggio and Mantle are two of the most
revered names in baseball literature. However, there is one particular moment that has been
overlooked by baseball historians and writers: the 1951 pennant-winning New York Yankees
team—DiMaggio's last year and Mantle's rookie season. For that one year, the paths of these two
baseball icons converged, the naissance of Mantle's career poignantly juxtaposed with the slow
descent of DiMaggio's final season. Strangers in the Bronx is more than a chronicle of a World Series–
winning team, it is also a study of heroes: the decline of an all-too mortal American icon and the
emergence of the newest sensation in sport.
Contributor Bio
Andrew O'Toole is a freelance writer who has previously authored seven books, including Paul Brown:
The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of Football’s Most Innovative Coach and Sweet William: The Life of Billy
Conn. He lives in Maineville, Ohio. Marty Appel is the author of 18 books, including the best-seller
Pinstripe Empire: The New York Yankees from Before the Babe to After the Boss.
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Giant Splash
Bondsian Blasts, World Series Parades, and Other Thrilling Moments by the Bay
Andrew Baggarly
Summary
Celebrate the golden age of San Francisco Giants baseball with Giant Splash, a firsthand account by
Giants beat reporter and best-selling author Andrew Baggarly. Since the team moved to the shores
of McCovey Cove in 2000, Giants fans have been thrilled by iconic players, historic moments, and
heroic performances—not to mention three World Series championships. Giant Splash takes readers
onto the field and inside the clubhouse for every unforgettable moment: Barry Bonds’ record-setting
home runs, Tim Lincecum’s no-hitter, Matt Cain’s perfect game, Travis Ishikawa’s walk-off pennant
winner, and many more.
9781629370316
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Andrew Baggarly is the San Francisco Giants beat reporter for Comcast SportsNet Bay Area and has
covered the team for the past 10 years. He is the author of A Band of Misfits: Tales of the 2010 San
Francisco Giants and he formerly wrote for the Oakland Tribune and the San Jose Mercury News. He is a
member of the Baseball Writers Association of America and a voter for the Baseball Hall of Fame. He
lives in Millbrae, California.
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Tommy Lasorda
My Way
Colin Gunderson, Joe Torre
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Tommy Lasorda believed that winning wasn't about being the best, but about believing you are the
best and that philosophy runs throughout Tommy Lasorda: My Way. Author Colin Gunderson takes
readers through Lasorda's days as a player and the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, including
their two World Series Championships in 1981 and 1988. It also provides fans with a peek at what
makes Lasorda tick: his relationship with his father, Sabatino, whom he emulated; his childhood
growing up in Norristown, Pennsylvania, working odd jobs; and his unfailing work ethic. That work
ethic helped him become one of baseball's most successful managers as he won the World Series
twice, won four National League pennants and eight division titles with the Dodgers. In this book,
fans will recall some of their favorite Lasorda anecdotes, and will also be privy to new information
and rich background on this national baseball treasure, including memories from an All-Star roster of
Dodgers stars.
Contributor Bio
Colin Gunderson worked for the Los Angeles Dodgers for 13 years, 12 of which as press coordinator
and assistant to Tommy Lasorda. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia. Joe Torre won four World Series as
manager of the New York Yankees and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. He lives in
Brooklyn, New York.
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Joe Black
More than a Dodger
Martha Jo Black, Chuck Schoffner
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He was told that the color of his skin would keep him out of the big leagues, but Joe Black worked
his way up through the Negro Leagues and the Cuban Winter League. He burst into the Majors in
1952 when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. In the face of segregation, verbal harassment, and
even death threats, Joe Black rose to the top of his game; he earned National League Rookie of the
Year and became the first African American pitcher to win a World Series game. With the same
tenacity he showed in his baseball career, Black became the first African American vice president of a
transportation corporation when he went to work for Greyhound. In this first-ever biography of Joe
Black, his daughter Martha Jo Black tells the story not only of a baseball great who broke through
the color line, but also of the father she knew and loved.
Contributor Bio
Martha Jo Black is the daughter of Joe Black and sells fan experiences for the Chicago White Sox.
She lives in Chicago. Chuck Schoffner is a veteran college sports writer whose reporting and editing
for United Press International, and later The Associated Press spanned 33 years.
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Derek Jeter
Excellence and Elegance
Tyler Kepner, Joe Torre
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After 20 major league seasons—all with the New York Yankees—Derek Jeter is hanging up his spikes
at the conclusion of the 2014 campaign. The Yankees’ captain since 2003, the shortstop is
considered the greatest Yankee of his generation. Jeter’s Yankees teams won five World Series,
including three in a row in 1998, 1999, and 2000. The all-time postseason leader in hits, doubles,
and triples, Jeter earned the nickname “Captain Clutch” for his game-changing performances during
the Yankees’ championship era. Through stories and powerful images from the pages of the New
York Times, Derek Jeter: Excellence and Elegance celebrates the career of this New York icon from Jeter’s
debut in 1995 through his final game in 2014. This full-color pictorial keepsake also features an
introduction by Tyler Kepner, the Times’ award-winning baseball reporter.
Contributor Bio
The New York Times is regarded as the world's preeminent newspaper. Its news coverage is known for
its exceptional depth and breadth, with reporting bureaus throughout the United States and in 26
other countries. Winner of 112 Pulitzer Prizes, it has the largest circulation of any seven-day
newspaper in the country. Previous books include Derek Jeter: From the Pages of the New York Times.
Tyler Kepner is the award-winning national baseball correspondent for the New York Times. Previously,
he had covered the New York Yankees and the New York Mets. He lives in Wilton, Connecticut. Joe
Torre won four World Series as manager of the New York Yankees. He was inducted into the Hall of
Fame in 2014.
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Still Throwing Heat
Strikeouts, the Streets, and a Second Chance
J. R. Richard, Lew Freedman, Nolan Ryan
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A flame-throwing star with the Houston Astros, J. R. Richard was at the top of his profession when he
inexplicably began complaining of arm weakness in 1980. Initially scoffed at because he continued
approaching 100 mph on the radar gun, everything changed when Richard collapsed while playing
catch with a teammate—later diagnosed as a life-threatening stroke. The shocking development
ended Richard’s major league career and set off a chain of events that led to the former All-Star
being homeless by the mid-1990s. This rapid rise and sudden, tragic fall define the unusual,
moving, and inspirational life of a Houston icon who has endured many hardships but has become
an admired figure in his adopted hometown. J. R. Richard tells that story now in his own words,
including the highs and the lows of his brilliant athletic career, the difficulties that befell him on and
off the field, abandonment by those he counted on after his stroke, the despair of losing everything,
and his ultimate redemption and giving back to the community.
Contributor Bio
J. R. Richard is a former pitcher who played his entire career with the Houston Astros. After his
baseball career was cut short by a stroke, he became involved in his local church in Houston, where
he is now a minister. He also spends his time helping to raise funds to support baseball programs
for children. He lives in Houston. Lew Freedman is an award-winning sportswriter and the author of
56 books, including illustrated histories of the Bears, Giants, and Steelers. He coauthored Fergie: My
Life from the Cubs to Cooperstown and Juan Marichal: My Journey From the Dominican Republic to
Cooperstown, with the Hall of Fame pitchers. He lives in Columbus, Indiana. Nolan Ryan is an
eight-time all-star who pitched for the Mets, Angels, Astros, and Rangers. He recorded 5,714
Big Red
Baseball, Fatherhood, and My Life in the Big Red Machine
Ken Griffey, Phil Pepe, George Foster
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Reflecting on an outstanding 19-year major-league career, this autobiography chronicles baseball
great Ken Griffey, beginning with his days just out of high school. The account relates Griffey’s
decision to venture into the baseball business, documenting his time as a scout, coach, and
manager along with his accomplishments as a father, raising two other major league ballplayers:
Craig, who played briefly for the Seattle Mariners, and future Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. Capturing
the subject’s time with the Big Red Machine, this record details his days playing alongside Johnny
Bench, Joe Morgan, and Pete Rose, highlighting the Reds' two consecutive world championships in
1975 and 1976. Finally, the ultimate thrill of Griffey’s career is featured: playing in the same outfield
in 1990 with his son, Ken Griffey Jr., during the game where they hit back-to-back home runs—the
only father-son combination to do so in the history of Major League Baseball. Filled with amusing
anecdotes and behind-the-scenes glimpses of what it’s like when baseball really does run in the
family, this is a spor...
Contributor Bio
Ken Griffey is a former major-league outfielder who played for nearly 20 years, winning two World
Series and appearing in three All-Star games. He is the manager of the Bakersfield Blaze, the
Cincinnati Reds’ Single-A minor-league affiliate. Phil Pepe is the author of more than 50 books on
sports, including a biography of Yogi Berra and collaborations with Yankees legends Mickey Mantle,
Billy Martin, and Whitey Ford. Pepe was the Yankees beat writer for the New York Daily News from
1968 through 1981 and is a past president of the Baseball Writers Association of America.
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How Baseball Explains America
Hal Bodley, George Will
Summary
Examining the connection between baseball and our society as a whole, How Baseball Explains
America is a fascinating, one-of-a-kind journey through America's pastime. Longtime USA TODAY
baseball editor and columnist Hal Bodley explores just how essential baseball is to understanding
the American experience. He takes readers into the Oval Office with George H.W. Bush and Bill
Clinton as the former presidents share their thoughts on the game, he looks at the changes that
America's Greatest Generation ushered in, as well as examining baseball's struggle with performance
enhancing drugs alongside America's war on drugs.
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An unabashedly celebratory explanation of America's love affair with baseball and the men who
make it possible, this work sheds light on topics such as the role Jackie Robinson's signing with the
Dodgers played in the civil rights movement, how baseball's westward expansion mirrored the growth
of our national economy, labor strife, baseball families, the international explosion of the game, and
even the myriad ways in which movies, music, and baseball are intrinsically tie...
Contributor Bio
Hal Bodley is a columnist for MLB.com and has covered baseball since 1958. He is a former
columnist for USA Today and is the founder and former president of the Associated Press Editors
Association and has served as a broadcast analyst for CBS, CNN, and NBC. He has won 30 regional
and national writing awards and was elected to the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame and the Delaware
Baseball Hall of Fame. He lives in Belleair Beach, Florida. George Will is a world-renowned newspaper
If These Walls Could Talk: St. Louis Cardinals
Stories from the St. Louis Cardinals Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box
Keith Schildroth, Dan McLaughlin
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A St. Louis institution as much as Anheuser-Busch and the Gateway Arch, the St. Louis Cardinals are
one of baseball’s most storied franchises. Generations of fans have fallen in love with and cheered
on players such as Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith, Bob Gibson, Chris Carpenter, and Albert Pujols. In this
fascinating chronicle, a lifelong St. Louis resident and Cardinals fan examines the past 50 years of
the team's history, providing a closer look at the great moments and the lowlights that have made
the Cardinals one of baseball’s keystone franchises. Through multiple interviews conducted with
current and past players, readers will experience moments such as the little-known clubhouse antics
of backup catcher Bob Uecker during the Cardinals’ memorable run in the 1960s, the excitement in
Busch Stadium in the 1980s as the team reached the World Series three times, the mourning of the
deaths of broadcaster Jack Buck and pitcher Darryl Kile in 2002, and the elation of the 2006 and
2011 championships. This guide is required reading for any St. Louis baseball fan.
Contributor Bio
Keith Schildroth is a freelance sportswriter who worked at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for more than 30
years. He covered the 1985 and 1987 National League Championship Series and the World Series
for Reuters. He previously covered the St. Louis Cardinals for Reuters of Canada and contributed to
ESPNNewYork.com. He is a member of the St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame and lives in
Florissant, Missouri. Dan McLaughlin is the play-by-play voice for Cardinals television broadcasts on
Fox Sports Midwest. He resides in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Wild Pitches
Rumblings, Grumblings, and Reflections on the Game I Love
Jayson Stark, Tim Kurkjian
Summary
Every baseball fan knows that Derek Jeter and Albert Pujols are among the best to ever play the
game. But how do their high-priced contracts impact their teams’ abilities to compete for a World
Series title? Which managers and executives are best at getting the most out of their roster, year-in
and year-out? And how does sabremetrics play into all of this? In this book, veteran ESPN columnist
Jayson Stark explores these questions and many more. Supplemented with insightful commentary
from countless baseball insiders, it gives baseball fans a rare, fascinating glimpse into the why
behind the game’s winners and losers.
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Jayson Stark has been a senior baseball writer for ESPN.com since 2000. His regular contributions
include the newsy “Rumblings and Grumblings” column and his tilted look inside baseball’s numbers
and quirks, “The Useless Information Department.” He was twice named Pennsylvania’s sportswriter
of the year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. He previously authored The
Stark Truth: The Most Overrated and Underrated Players in Baseball History and Worth the Wait: Tales of the
Phillies 2008 Championship Season. He lives in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Tim Kurkjian is a Major League
Baseball analyst on ESPN's Baseball Tonight and SportsCenter. He is also a contributor to ESPN the
Magazine and ESPN.com. He lives in Maryland.
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Stan the Man
The Life and Times of Stan Musial
Wayne Stewart
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Broad in scope and deep in analysis, this biography of Stan Musial details not only the personality
and the accomplishments of the man, but artfully examines his life against the backdrop of the
Great Depression, which the already-impoverished Musial family endured. It looks at Stan’s support
racial integration in baseball, as well as the tragedy that struck his hometown of Donora,
Pennsylvania, and claimed many lives, including his father’s. The slew of never-before-published
material and revealing anecdotes gained through numerous exclusive interviews with former
classmates, relatives, friends, teammates, and contemporaries allow this book to shed fresh light on
the legendary Musial while making the book a must-read for all baseball fans. This updated,
paperback edition includes a new, commemorative section written after Musial’s passing.
Contributor Bio
Wayne Stewart has written more than 500 sports articles for publications such as Baseball Digest,
Boys’ Life, and USA Today Baseball Weekly, and is the author of 25 books, including Babe Ruth: A
Biography and Baseball Dads. He lives in Lorain, Ohio.
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100 Things White Sox Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Bob Vanderberg
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A list of essential knowledge and experiences all fans of the Chicago White Sox must know and do
in their lifetime, this book covers the team's long history all the way through the 2013 season. Most
White Sox fans have taken in a game or two at U.S. Cellular Field, have seen highlights of a young
Frank Thomas, and remember the team's 2005 World Series championship. But only real fans
remember which player once took his pants off after sliding into first base, can name the opposing
outfielder who was showered with beer during the 1959 World Series, or remember who hit the most
home runs onto the roof of old Comiskey Park. This is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of
Chicago's South Side team, whether a die-hard booster from the days of Billy Pierce or a new
supporter of Paul Konerko and Chris Sale.
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Contributor Bio
Bob Vanderberg grew up in Chicago’s west suburbs and attended his first White Sox game—a jarring
ninth-inning loss to the Yankees—in 1954. He has been waiting ever since for that magical time
when Chicago dominates the American League as New York has. Retired after nearly 40 years on the
Chicago Tribune’s sports staff, he is the author of five previous books, three of them on the White
Sox. He lives in Lemont, Illinois.
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Don't Let Us Win Tonight
An Oral History of the 2004 Boston Red Sox's Impossible Playoff Run
Allan Wood, Bill Nowlin, Kevin Millar
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9781600789137
Pub Date: 4/1/14
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Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Boston Red Sox’ unprecedented championship run in
the fall of 2004, this guide takes fans behind the scenes and inside the dugout, bullpen, and
clubhouse to reveal to baseball fans how it happened, as it happened. The book highlights how,
during a span of just 76 hours, the Red Sox won four do-or-die games against their archrivals, the
New York Yankees, to qualify for the World Series and complete the greatest comeback in baseball
history. Then the Red Sox steamrolled through the World Series, sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals in
four games, capturing their first championship since 1918. Don’t Let Us Win Tonight is brimming with
revealing quotes from Boston’s front office personnel, coaches, medical staff, and players, including
Kevin Millar talking about his infectious optimism and the team’s pregame ritual of drinking whiskey,
Dave Roberts revealing how he prepared to steal the most famous base of his career, and Dr.
William Morgan describing the radical surgery he performed on Curt Schilling’s right ankle. The
ultimate keepsake for any Red ...
Contributor Bio
Allan Wood is the author of Babe Ruth and the 1918 Red Sox and also writes the popular blog Joy of
Sox. He lives in Mississauga, Ontario. Bill Nowlin is the author of 17 Red Sox-related books,
including Amazing Tales from the Boston Red Sox Dugout, Blood Feud, and Boston Red Sox IQ. In 2004 he
was elected vice president of the Society for American Baseball Research. He lives in Cambridge,
Massachusetts. Kevin Millar is a former Red Sox first baseman and member of the 2004 World
Championship team.
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If These Walls Could Talk: Detroit Tigers
Stories from the Detroit Tigers' Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box
Mario Impemba, Mike Isenberg, David Dombrowski
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9781600789274
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Providing a behind-the-scenes look at the personalities and events that have shaped the Detroit
Tigers’ recent resurgence, readers will meet the players, coaches, and management and share in
their moments of greatness, grief, and quirkiness. Beginning in 2002, when author Mario Impemba
arrived in the Tigers’ broadcast booth and when the team had consecutive 100-loss seasons, the
book details how, in just three shorts years, team president Dave Dombrowski and manager Jim
Leyland led the Tigers to the American League pennant—a feat the Tigers repeated in 2012.
Impemba takes readers into the Comerica Park broadcast booth alongside the legendary Ernie
Harwell, onto the team plane during the team’s two runs to the World Series, and into the clubhouse
as Miguel Cabrera closed in on the 2012 Triple Crown. He shares personal stories about several
Tigers stars, including Cabrera, Justin Verlander, Prince Fielder, Curtis Granderson, Ivan Rodriguez,
Kenny Rogers, Magglio Ordonez, and more. If These Walls Could Talk: Detroit Tigers gives fans a taste
of what it’s like to be a part of the Tigers ...
Contributor Bio
Mario Impemba is the play-by-play voice of the Detroit Tigers on Fox Sports Detroit. The 2014
season will be his 13th with the Tigers after seven years as the radio voice of the Los Angeles
Angels. A Detroit native, Impemba was voted the 2011 Michigan Sportscaster of the Year by the
membership of the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. His work on Tigers games
earned him a Michigan Emmy in June 2006 in the "Sports Play-by-Play" category. A 1985 graduate of
Michigan State University, Impemba and his wife, Cathy, have two sons, Brett and Daniel, and reside
in Macomb Township, Michigan.
Mike Isenberg is an Emmy award-winning Coordinating Producer at Fox Sports Detroit. Prior to
moving to Michigan, Mike spent nearly 10 years at ESPN in production. He played basketball at
Emerson College before starting his career as a sportscaster in Elmira, New York. Mike lives in West
Bloomfield, Michigan.
David Dombrowski is the current general manager of the Detroit Tigers.
The Cubs Fan's Guide to Happiness
George Ellis
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9781600789403
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The Chicago Cubs tradition is one built on spectacular losing streaks and even more spectacular
collapses. Yet despite all the losses and disappointments, an amazing thing happens every summer
at the corner of Addison and Sheffield: millions of fans flock to Wrigley Field and millions more fans
across the country regularly tune in to watch Cubs games broadcast on television. Exactly why Cubs
fans support their squad with such reckless abandon isn’t entirely clear—these people represent a
remarkable aberration of human psychology, epitomizing the spirit and experience of dedication to a
desperate cause. And the whole time, they’re oddly happy. The Cubs Fan’s Guide to Happiness reveals
what makes Cubs fans tick and what keeps them happy. It explains why it’s not over until you’re
mathematically eliminated, why winning really isn’t everything, and why it’s perfectly acceptable to
blame all your trouble on a scapegoat—which may or may not be an actual goat. The fully revised
edition also provides educational sidebars, practical applications, and true words of wisdom from
celebrity Cubs f...
Contributor Bio
George Ellis is the cofounder of the Heckler, a satirical Chicago sports publication. Originally focused
on the Cubs, the Heckler expanded to cover all Chicago sports in 2006. He lives in Austin, Texas.
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Core Four
The Heart and Soul of the Yankees Dynasty
Phil Pepe, David Cone
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9781600789625
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Tracing the careers of four instrumental players who turned around the Yankees ball club, this book
shares behind-the-scenes stories from their early days together in the minors through the 2013
season, and follows them on their majestic ride to the top of the baseball world. At a time when the
New York Yankees were in free fall, having failed to win a World Series in 17 years and had not
played in one in 14 years—the Bronx Bombers’ longest drought since before the days of Babe
Ruth—along came four young players whose powerful impact returned the franchise to its former
glory. They were a diverse group from different parts of the globe: Mariano Rivera, a right-handed
pitcher from Panama, who was destined to become the all-time record holder in saves and baseball’s
greatest closer; Derek Jeter, a shortstop raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, who would become the first
Yankee to accumulate 3,000 hits; Jorge Posada, an infielder-turned-catcher from Puerto Rico, who
would hit more home runs than any Yankees catcher except the legendary Hall of Famer Yogi Berra;
and Andy Pettitte, a left-hande...
Contributor Bio
Phil Pepe is the author of more than 50 books on sports, including Few and Chosen Yankees: Defining
Yankee Greatness Across the Eras, The Yankees: An Authorized History of the New York Yankees, as well as
a biography of Yogi Berra, and collaborations with New York Yankee legends Mickey Mantle, Billy
Martin, and Whitey Ford. He is a former Yankees beat writer for the New York Daily News and a past
president of the Baseball Writers Association of America. He lives in Englewood, New Jersey. David
Cone is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who won four World Series as a member of the
Yankees. He is currently a commentator for the Yankees on the YES Network.
Nolan Ryan
The Making of a Pitcher
Rob Goldman, Reid Ryan
Summary
9781600789229
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To any baseball fan, Nolan Ryan’s name still conjures up images of blistering 100-mile-per-hour
fastballs and knee-buckling curveballs. During his 27-year career, “The Ryan Express” was named an
eight-time All-Star and amassed seven no-hitters and more than 5,700 strikeouts—more than any
other pitcher in major-league history. This comprehensive biography of Nolan Ryan follows the
baseball legend’s journey from the start of his professional career in 1965 to his retirement in 1993.
Hall of Famers, journeymen, clubhouse workers, coaches, and trainers offer their own unique take on
Ryan in this book filled with never-before-told anecdotes and personal recollections and peppered
with eyewitness accounts of his greatest games. In the pages of this history, readers will discover
what made Nolan Ryan one of the most revered and respected athletes and citizens of his time.
Contributor Bio
Rob Goldman was a batboy for the California Angels during the 1970s, when he first met Nolan Ryan.
He is the author of Once They Were Angels, a history of the Angels, and collaborated with former
Angels outfielder Tim Salmon on his memoir Always an Angel. He lives in Thousand Oaks, California.
Reid Ryan, the eldest son of Nolan Ryan, was a minor league pitcher and co-founder of
Ryan-Sanders Baseball. He is currently the president of the Houston Astros. He lives in Texas.
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Battle of the Bay
Bashing A's, Thrilling Giants, and the Earthquake World Series
Gary Peterson, Tony La Russa
Summary
9781600789335
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1989 was a season of both triumph and tragedy for the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics,
still marking baseball’s only cross-Bay series. But 1989 is remembered as much for the devastating
earthquake that struck moments before Game 3 of the World Series as it is for the exploits of Mark
McGwire, Will Clark, and other stars. In this history, Gary Peterson combines his firsthand
observations with meticulous research and new interviews with players, coaches, and broadcasters to
offer a fresh perspective of that unforgettable year. From Dave Dravecky’s emotional return to the
mound after cancer surgery and his gruesome injury in his next start to highlight-reel performances
by Clark, McGwire, Jose Canseco, and Rickey Henderson to Dave Stewart reaching out to rescue
workers after the earthquake, Battle of the Bay captures the agony and excitement that surrounded
the Bay Area in the summer and fall of 1989.
Gary Peterson is a staff writer for the Bay Area News Group. He was previously the sports columnist
at the Contra Costa Times for 25 years, during which he covered the Oakland At...
Contributor Bio
Gary Peterson is a staff writer for the Bay Area News Group. He was previously the sports columnist
at the Contra Costa Times for 25 years, during which he covered the Oakland Athletics and the San
Francisco Giants throughout the 1989 season. During his career, he has covered 13 Super Bowls, five
World Series, four Olympic Games, and one Final Four, winning multiple Associated Press Sports
Editors awards as a top-10 sports columnist. He lives in Concord, California.
If These Walls Could Talk: Los Angeles Dodgers
Stories from the Los Angeles Dodgers Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box
Houston Mitchell
Summary
9781600789281
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Since moving from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in 1958, the Dodgers have had an eventful—and
frequently successful—history. From playing in the 100,000-seat Coliseum to five World Series titles,
from Fernandomania to Mannywood, and from Sandy Koufax to Clayton Kershaw, the Boys in Blue
have long been a team to watch. This history of the Dodgers provides a closer look at the great
moments and the lowlights that have made them one of the seminal teams in the major leagues.
Through multiple interviews conducted with current and former players, readers will meet the
athletes, coaches, and management and share in their moments of triumph and defeat. The author
recalls key moments in Dodgers history such as the building and breakup of the Garvey-LopesRussell-Cey infield, the sad decline of Steve Howe, the amazing comeback at the tail-end of the
1980 season, and the Frank McCourt saga. If These Walls Could Talk: Los Angeles Dodgers brings the
storied history of the team come to life.
Contributor Bio
Houston Mitchell has worked for the Los Angeles Times for more than 20 years. He is currently an
assistant sports editor, responsible for the newspaper’s Sports Now blog. He lives in San Dimas,
California.
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Yogi
The Life & Times of an American Original
Carlo DeVito
Summary
A major authoritative biography of one of the greatest catchers in the history of the game—and the
greatest living New York Yankee—presents Yogi Berra as he has never been seen before. Sifted from
more than 4,000 newspaper and magazine articles, interviews, papers, and hundreds of memoirs
and biographies, this compilation examines one of the most competitive players of his generation
and one of the most unique men in baseball history. This updated, paperback edition will bring
readers up to date on Berra’s life.
Contributor Bio
9781600789663
Pub Date: 4/1/14
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Carlo DeVito is a publishing executive. He is the author of biographies of Bill Parcells, Wellington
Mara, and D. Wayne Lucas. He lives in Ghent, New York.
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Baseball Road Trips: The Midwest and Great Lakes
Timothy M. Mullin
Summary
The perfect travel guide for baseball fans who want to see more of the great ballparks in America’s
heartland, this handy guide gives you the tips for best lodging, great restaurants, and local
attractions for the Major League and minor league cities and towns that dot the Midwest. With details
about every ballpark from Major League Baseball to the Frontier League, this travel companion tells
you the best places to sit, the best ballpark food to eat, and the best places to go around town when
you are not at the ballpark. From taking in a AAA game with the Iowa Cubs in Des Moines and
visiting the Field of Dreams to knowing how to best experience Target Field in the Twin Cities,
Baseball Road Trips: The Midwest and Great Lakes is all you need to plan a dream baseball road trip.
Contributor Bio
9781600789694
Pub Date: 4/1/14
$16.95
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Timothy M. Mullin is a sports and travel writer and a commercial content producer. He lives in
Chicago.
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100 Things Braves Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Jack Wilkinson
Summary
With 135 years of Braves history, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and
facts every Atlanta fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player
nicknames, memorable moments, singular achievements, and signature calls. This guide to all
things Braves covers the franchise’s 14 no-hitters, the story of the 1914 Miracle Braves, and how the
SuperStation helped make the Braves “America's team.” Fully updated for 2014, this book walks fans
through developments such as Chipper Jones’ retirement and the team’s first years under new
manager Fredi González.
Contributor Bio
9781600789649
Pub Date: 4/1/14
$14.95
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Jack Wilkinson has been writing about sports since 1973 for newspapers in Atlanta, Chicago, Miami,
and New York City and is a three-time Georgia Sportswriter of the Year. He is an official scorer for the
Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. He is the author of Focused on the Top: Georgia Tech’s Championship
Story and Game of My Life: Atlanta Braves. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
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How the Yankees Explain New York
Chris Donnelly, Paul O'Neill
Summary
An examination of the unique parallels between New York City’s evolution and that of the New York
Yankees, How the Yankees Explain New York illustrates how the storied history of the Bronx Bombers
mirrors that of the Big Apple itself. The oldest professional sports franchise in the city, the Yankees
have played in front of sold out crowds in the Bronx for nearly a century, and this work explores the
relationship between Wall Street high-rollers and the Yankees’ record-setting payroll, describes the
“city that never sleeps” through the nighttime antics of Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin, revisits the
healing effect of the Yankees’ World Series run in the aftermath of 9/11, and much more.
Entertaining and insightful, this book is sure to be popular amongst one of sports’ most passionate
fan bases.
9781600789205
Pub Date: 4/1/14
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Contributor Bio
Chris Donnelly is the author of Baseball’s Greatest Series: Yankees, Mariners, and the 1995 Matchup that
Changed History. He lives in Ewing, New Jersey.
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Shane Victorino
The Flyin' Hawaiian
Alan Maimon
Summary
9781600789410
Pub Date: 3/1/14
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Long before Shane Victorino gained fame as a Gold Glove outfielder, All-Star, and fan favorite at
Fenway Park, he was a precocious child on the island of Maui, frustrating teachers with his inability to
sit still and tagging along with older boys to neighborhood ball fields. For Victorino, diagnosed at an
early age with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sports became an ideal outlet for his
boundless energy. As the first Maui native ever to appear in a World Series in 2009, Victorino played
an integral role in the Philadelphia Phillies’ victory. Readers will be compelled by the story of a young
man whose persistence and determination helped him overcome obstacles and emerge victorious at
the highest level of his profession. This updated edition follows Victorino’s path to Boston, where the
electric outfielder has led the Red Sox back to the top of the standings.
Contributor Bio
Alan Maimon is an award-winning journalist who has worked with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the
Louisville Courier-Journal, and the New York Times. He is the coauthor of Andre Dawson’s If You Love
this Game . . . An MVP’s Life in Baseball and Dallas Green’s The Mouth That Roared. He lives in Las
Vegas.
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100 Things Royals Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Matt Fulks, Jeff Montgomery, Denny Matthews
Summary
9781600789090
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The history of the Royals in Kansas City may not be a long one—the team first played in Kansas City
in 1969—but it is a proud one. Embraced by a loyal fan base and boosted by small-market
spunkiness, the team was a constant threat in the 1970s and 1980s, making multiple playoff
appearances before beating the St. Louis Cardinals for the World Series in the “I-70 Series.” Now,
this all-new guide explores all of the things every true fan should know about the Royals and what
they should do to celebrate their favorite team. The listings are ranked in importance from one to
100, and feature such legendary players, places, and moments as George Brett, Kaufmann Stadium,
Denny Matthews, Game 6 of the 1985 Series, Dick Howser, and a certain infamous, pine-tar-covered
bat. Packed with personalities, places, events, and facts, this fun and informative book is the perfect
tool for any fan looking to take his love for the Boys in Blue to a whole new level.
Contributor Bio
Matthews, Frank White, and Fred White. He lives in Overland Park, Kansas. Jeff Montgomery pitched
from 1988 to 1999 for the Royals, earning three All-Star appearances as a reliever. He now serves as
a television analyst for the team. Denny Matthews has been the Royals' play-by-play announcer
since the inception of the franchise. He received the Ford C. Frick Award from the National Baseball
Hall of Fame in 2007. They both live in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Outsider Baseball
The Weird World of Hardball on the Fringe, 1876?1950
Scott Simkus
Summary
9781613748169
Pub Date: 3/1/14
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Outsider Baseball is the story of a forgotten world, where independent professional ball clubs
zig-zagged across America, plying their trade in big cities and small villages alike. Included among
the former and future major leaguers were mercenaries, scalawags, and outcasts. This is where Babe
Ruth, Rube Waddell, and John McGraw crossed bats with the Cuban Stars, Tokyo Giants, Brooklyn
Bushwicks, dozens of famous Negro league teams, and novelty acts such as the House of David and
Bloomer Girls.
Legends emerged in this alternate baseball universe and author Scott Simkus sets out to share their
stories and use a critical lens to separate fact from fiction. Written in a gritty prose style, Outsider
Baseball combines meticulous research with modern analytics, opening the door to an unforgettable
funhouse of baseball history.
Contributor Bio
Scott Simkus is the founder and editor of the Outsider Baseball Bulletin. He is the winner of a research
award from the Society of American Baseball Research for his work on the Negro League Database.
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Comeback Kings
The San Francisco Giants' Incredible 2012 Championship Season
Summary
The San Francisco Giants' 2012 postseason run was symbolic of the team's season. The 2012
season saw the Giants lose closer Brian Wilson to injury in April, overcome the departure of All-Star
left fielder Melky Cabrera to suspension in August, and adjust to the season-long struggles of ace
Tim Lincecum. Yet the Giants captured the National League West crown. In the National League
playoffs, the Giants won a record six elimination games in the NLDS and NLCS to reach the World
Series, where they swept the Detroit Tigers.
9781600787508
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Packed with unique analysis and outstanding color photography from the Bay Area's largest
newspaper publisher, Comeback Kings takes fans through the Giants' amazing journey, from spring
training to Matt Cain's perfect game to Sergio Romo's mound celebration in Detroit. This
commemorative edition also includes in-depth profiles of National League batting champion Buster
Posey, manager Bruce Bochy, second baseman Marco Scutaro, and other fan favorites.
Contributor Bio
Bay Area News Group is the largest newspaper publisher in the San Francisco Bay area, with a daily
circulation of more than 500,000 copies. Its properties include the San Jose Mercury News, the Contra
Costa Times, and the Oakland Tribune.
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Field of Our Fathers
An Illustrated History of Fenway Park 1912?2012
Richard A. Johnson
Summary
The definitive, illustrated history of Fenway Park, this comprehensive volume captures the
momentous occasions of America's most beloved ballpark. Featuring posters, ticket stubs, and fan
memorabilia, this history contains firsthand accounts of the many baseball and nonbaseball events
that have helped characterize the park since the days of Tris Speaker and Babe Ruth. The book
celebrates the teams, the fans, and the quirks of Fenway Park for its centennial in 2012.
9781600784231
Pub Date: 11/1/11
$35.00
Hardcover
Contributor Bio
Richard A. Johnson serves as the curator of the Sports Museum at the Fleet Center. He has authored
and edited numerous books on a variety of sports topics, including Boston Braves and Boston Garden.
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Throw Like a Girl
How to Dream Big & Believe in Yourself
Jennie Finch, Ann Killion
Summary
The evidence is overwhelming: sports help girls grow into strong women. Both scientific studies and
anecdotal evidence confirm that athletic girls not only grow up to be healthier; they learn teamwork,
gain inner confidence, and grow into society's leaders. Sports help preteen and teenage girls make
the right choices in a society that is sending them incredibly mixed messages about who they are
supposed to be. Yet no one is speaking directly to these girls. Jennie fills the role of girlfriend, big
sister, team captain, and mentor. A smart, credible, and accomplished voice from an athlete who is
strong and feminine, fiercely competitive, and fashionably cool, Jennie is someone young women will
listen to and take to heart. Jennie's message: Believe in yourself. Go for it, girls.
9781600785603
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Contributor Bio
Jennie Finch fell in love with softball as a young girl; in the years since, the sport shaped both the
course of her life and her character. A two-time Olympian, Finch was a collegiate national player of
the year at Arizona and pitched professionally. One of America's most popular athletes, she has
worked extensively in television, is an active member of the Women's Sports Foundation, and
conducts softball camps around the country. Finch is married to professional baseball player Casey
Daigle, and they are the proud parents of two sons. Ann Killion is an award-winning sportswriter who
has written extensively on issues relating to girls and women's sports. Killion has covered the major
national and international sports issues of the past two decades, including the rise of Olympic
softball. A contributing writer to SportsIllustrated.com, Killion lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with
her family, including her athletic teenage daughter.
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Why Fenway
Exploring the Red Sox Mystique
John Ferguson
Summary
9781600785337
Pub Date: 3/1/11
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An unforgettable look at the quirky and charming Fenway Park and the team that has called it home
for the last century, this is a book to be treasured not just by Red Sox fans, but baseball fans
everywhere. No fewer than eight professional baseball teams have called Boston home since the
19th century, yet the book shows that the only team to stick around for good has rewarded its
faithful fans with abundant mediocrity and heartbreak and only occasional glimmers of hope and
success. It demonstrates that the one constant for the Boston Red Sox is that for the past 100 years
they've been ensconced in the same little jade gem of a ballpark—which has defined one of the
most prestigious and iconic franchises in all of professional sports.
Contributor Bio
John Ferguson is an editorial photographer based in New York City who photographs many famous
faces and places around the world for Getty Images as well as a wide variety of commercial and
corporate clients. As a sport photographer, he covers MLB and the NFL, most notably the Boston Red
Sox and the New York Giants.
100 Things Cubs Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Jimmy Greenfield
Summary
With 135 years of Chicago Cubs history, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events,
and facts every Cubs fan should know. More than a look at the century-long wait for another World
Series win, the book contains crucial information for Cubs fans, such as important dates, player
nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to
all things Cubs also includes a list of must-do Cubs-related activities, which include taking in Wrigley
field, traveling to Arizona for spring training, and sipping beers at the best Cubs bars around the
country.
Contributor Bio
9781600786624
Pub Date: 4/1/12
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Jimmy Greenfield is a former reporter, columnist, and web editor for the RedEye newspaper. He has
covered both the Cubs and White Sox for the Chicago Tribune. He lives in Chicago.
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100 Things Cardinals Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Derrick Goold, Stan Musial
Summary
With 125 years of Cardinals history, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and
facts every St. Louis fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player
nicknames, memorable moments, singular achievements, and signature calls. This updated guide to
all things Cardinals covers the artifact on public display that pays homage to Busch Stadium, the
story behind the infamous "kidnapping" of Flint Rhem, the unforgettable acrobatics of "The Wizard"
Ozzie Smith, and details on all 11 World Series championships, including the amazing 2011 triumph.
Contributor Bio
9781600787553
Pub Date: 4/1/12
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Derrick Goold is an award-winning reporter and baseball writer who has covered the Cardinals for the
St. Louis Post-Dispatch since 2004. He has been honored for feature writing and investigative
reporting while covering baseball, hockey, and college athletics. He contributes to Baseball America,
writes for the baseball blog Bird Land, and cohosts a radio show. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri. Stan
Musial is a former St. Louis Cardinal, a record-holding, 24-time All-Star selection, and one of the
greatest hitters in baseball history.
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Willie Mays Aikens
Safe at Home
Gregory Jordan
Summary
An intimate portrait of a tortured player, this biography culls interviews, letters, and the personal
account of baseball legend Willie Mays Aikens. Touted from a young age as the next Reggie
Jackson, Aikens' promising career quickly turned disastrous when he fell into drug abuse and was
ultimately sentenced to the longest prison sentence ever given to a professional athlete in a drug
case. Not only an exploration of baseball and culture in the 1980s, this book also delves into the
United States justice and penal systems.
9781600786969
Pub Date: 5/1/12
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Gregory Jordan has written about sports, movies, politics, and books for The New York Times, Crisis
Magazine, and The Hill. Jordan worked with Mark Shriver on A Good Man, Mark’s biography of his father,
Sargent Shriver, due out in June 2012. Jordan has also collaborated on books with former NFL player
Joe Ehrmann and attorney Ron Shapiro. He lives in Sherwood, Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay.
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If You Love This Game . . .
An MVP's Life in Baseball
Andre Dawson, Alan Maimon
Summary
Reflecting on his accomplishments, his colleagues, and the future of baseball, Andre Dawson tells
the story of his four-decade career as a player and executive in this intimate memoir. Seriously
injured at a young age, Dawson struggled with chronic pain throughout his career and was only
seriously scouted by the Montreal Expos during college. Overcoming these odds, he went on to be
named the National League Rookie of the Year in 1977, earn eight All-Star appearances, seven Gold
Gloves, and a Most Valuable Player Award. This behind-the-scenes look at a dedicated player's
journey from a segregated Miami neighborhood to the fabled halls of Cooperstown offers fans a
window into the psyche of a fan favorite.
9781600787003
Pub Date: 5/1/12
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Andre Dawson is a former Major League Baseball player who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of
Fame in 2010 after a 20-year career with the Chicago Cubs. He lives in Miami, Florida. Alan Maimon
is a reporter for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. He lives in Las Vegas.
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1961*
The Inside Story of the Maris-Mantle Home Run Chase
Phil Pepe
Summary
9781600783906
Pub Date: 4/1/11
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Before Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds, and Sammy Sosa, there was Roger Maris, the reluctant home run
king who electrified the baseball world with one of the most unforgettable seasons the sport has ever
known. Born in Hibbing, Minnesota, and raised in Fargo, North Dakota, Maris was a small-town boy
who unwillingly became a New York Yankee when he was traded by the Kansas City Athletics. Almost
immediately, he was thrust into the glare of the big-city lights and found himself pursuing one of the
most prestigious and most celebrated of all baseball records: Babe Ruth's single-season home run
mark of 60, set in 1927. Thirty-four years later, Maris joylessly was drawn into the chase and found
himself the eye in a storm of controversy. He became the center of attention he never sought and
the recipient of a celebrity he didn't want. As a young sportswriter, Phil Pepe joined the fray on
August 2, when he took over as the Yankees beat writer for the New York World-Telegram & Sun, and
he covered Maris' race for the record to the very end. Here is his firsthand account of that historic
home run ch...
Contributor Bio
Phil Pepe was a New York Yankees beat writer for the New York World-Telegram & Sun in 1961, where
he covered Roger Maris' race for the single season home run record. He was the Yankees beat writer
for the New York Daily News from 1968 through 1981 and is a past president of the Baseball Writers
Association of America. He is the author of more than 50 books on sports, including a biography of
Yogi Berra and collaborations with Yankees legends Mickey Mantle, Billy Martin, and Whitey Ford.
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100 Things Phillies Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Bill Baer
Summary
Compiling 130 years of the Phillies, this handbook offers dedicated information to fans of
Philadelphia's favorite baseball team. Topics covered include personalities, events, and facts that
every fan should know without hesitation, such as important dates, player nicknames, and
memorable moments. This guide to all things Phillies also includes a list of must-do Phillies-related
activities, which include visiting the birthplace of Grover Clevelend Alexander, finding the best Phillies
bars in the City of Brotherly Love, and searching for the remnants of the Baker Bowl.
Contributor Bio
9781600786785
Pub Date: 1/20/12
$14.95
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Bill Baer writes for Crashburn Alley, a Phillies sports blog that is part of ESPN.com’s network of
baseball blogs. He is also a contributor to Baseball Prospectus and cohosts a local radio show. He lives
in Aston, Pennsylvania.
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100 Things Rangers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Rusty Burson
Summary
9781600786426
Pub Date: 4/1/12
$14.95
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Being a Rangers fan is about more than watching the team win the big game, and this book helps
fans get the most out of it. Taking 40 years of Rangers history, the book distills it to the absolute
best and most compelling moments, identifying the personalities, events, and facts every Rangers
fan should know without hesitation. Numbers with huge import, such as 8, 34, and 1972; nicknames
such as Pudge, Juan Gone, and Ryan Express; plus memorable moments, singular achievements,
and signature calls all highlight the list. Experiences are another important part of the fabric of being
a fan, so the book also includes things Rangers fans should actually see and do before they join
Billy Martin and others at the Pearly Gates. From having a brew at the best Rangers bars in Texas to
discovering the boyhood home of Nolan Ryan and finding the best food at Rangers Ballpark in
Arlington, this book contains numerous tips and suggestions for enjoying all aspects of Rangers
fandom.
Contributor Bio
Rusty Burson is a former newspaper reporter and feature writer and is the current associate editor of
12th Man Magazine as well as the senior development officer for the 12th Man Foundation at Te xa s
A&M University. He is the author of What It Means to Be an Aggie. He lives in College Station, Texas.
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Can You Believe It?
30 Years of Insider Stories with the Boston Red Sox
Joe Castiglione, Douglas B. Lyons
Summary
9781600786679
Pub Date: 4/1/12
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Joe Castiglione is one of a few select announcers whose voice harkens fans back to the home field
of their favorite team. After 30 years, his commentary has become as much a part of Boston Red
Sox lore as the Green Monster, the Pesky Pole, and Yawkey Way. In this chronicle, the beloved
broadcaster offers his insider account of one of the most dominant baseball teams of the past
decade—from the heartbreaking 1986 World Series and the turbulent 1990s to the magical 2004
American League Central Series and World Series, the 2007 championship season, and the state of
the team today. Castiglione takes fans behind the microphone and into the champagne soaked
clubhouse, hotels, and back rooms where even media had no access, and recounts such tales of his
tenure as his friendship with Pedro Martinez and what it was like to ride in the Duck Tour boats during
Boston’s victory parades.
Contributor Bio
Joe Castiglione has been the voice of the Boston Red Sox since 1983 and is a native New Englander.
He lives in Fort Myers, Florida and in the Boston area during the season. Douglas B. Lyons is the
coauthor of Curveballs and Screwballs and Out of Left Field. He lives in Scarsdale, New York. They are
the coauthors of Broadcast Rites and Sites.
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Harmon Killebrew
Ultimate Slugger
Steve Aschburner
Summary
When Hall of Famer Harmon "Killer" Killebrew died in May 2011, the baseball world lost one of its
best hitters and one of the finest ambassadors the game has ever known. Killebrew was second only
to Babe Ruth in home runs by an American League slugger, and finished his career with 573 home
runs and in 11th place for all-time Major League Baseball history. This book takes a look at the
22-year career of a perennial Most Valuable Player candidate and baseball powerhouse, reviewing his
life in and out of baseball and peeling back the mystery surrounding this intensely private athlete.
This biography is a look not only at Killebrew's long career as a player, but his life as an announcer
and businessman after his retirement from baseball.
9781600787027
Pub Date: 5/10/12
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Steve Aschburner is a sports journalist. He is the author of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Minnesota
Twins. He has written for the Minnesota-Star Tribune, NBA.com, and Sports Illustrated. He lives in Lisle,
Illinois.
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All You Can Be
Learning & Growing Through Sports
Kerry Wood, Carrie Muskat
Summary
9781600786891
Pub Date: 5/3/12
$16.95
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& Recreation
JNF054010
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In this colorful volume, illustrated by elementary school students from the Chicagoland area, veteran
All-Star pitcher for the Chicago Cubs Kerry Wood shares the valuable principles he’s learned
throughout life. The importance of education, working hard to attain goals, building character,
maintaining integrity, and accepting responsibility are just some of the life lessons he shares. Aimed
at any young dreamer looking to develop a successful personality—whether they want to be
president of the United States, the best teacher in their school, or even a starting pitcher for the
Chicago Cubs—Wood provides advice for every youthful go-getter. Sharing his own highs and lows,
both on and off the baseball field, he also stresses the importance of family and friends, the
positive power of laughter, and doing the right thing.
Contributor Bio
Kerry Wood is a major league pitcher who has played for the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, and
New York Yankees. He lives in Chicago. Carrie Muskat is the author of Banks to Sandburg to Grace:
Five Decades of Love and Frustration with the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Cubs Cookbook. She lives in
Chicago.
Behind the Plate
A Catcher's View of the Braves Dynasty
Javy Lopez, Gary Caruso
Summary
9781600786532
Pub Date: 4/1/12
$25.95
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Popular Atlanta Braves catcher Javier “Javy” Lopez opens up in this autobiography to tell his amazing
story, from learning to play baseball on a neighborhood basketball court to his record of 42 home
runs in a season by a catcher. The product of a lower-middle-class background in Puerto Rico, Javy
had to overcome numerous hardships—not the least of which was a language barrier—to fulfill his
destiny as one of the most accomplished catchers of the modern era. He tells of bumps along the
way to success, including why he overstated his signing bonus as well as the time in the minors when
he cried during an all-night meltdown due to his struggles on the field. But he went on to be named
MVP of the 1996 National League Championship Series, and played on 12 of the Atlanta Braves’
unprecedented 14 straight division-winning teams of the 1990s and 2000s. From his relationship with
great teammates such as Greg Maddux and John Smoltz, to his failed comeback attempt with the
Braves in 2008, this autobiography tells all about the handsome, warm, engaging Lopez and how he
became one of baseball’s ...
Contributor Bio
Javy Lopez is a three-time All-Star and the catcher for the Atlanta Braves powerhouse teams of the
1990s, including the squad that won the 1995 World Series. He lives in Suwanee, Georgia. Gary
Caruso is a sports journalist, Braves historian, and author of The Braves Encyclopedia and Turner Field:
Rarest of Diamonds. He lives in Vista, California.
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100 Things Yankees Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
David Fischer
Summary
9781600786693
Pub Date: 2/14/12
$14.95
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Being a Yankees fan is about more than watching the team win multiple World Series, and this book
helps fans get the most out of it. Taking 110 years of Yankees history, the book distills it to the
absolute best and most compelling moments, identifying the personalities, events, and facts every
Yankees fan should know without hesitation. Numbers with huge import, such as 3, 7, and 56;
nicknames such as Babe, Iron Man, and Yankee Clipper; plus memorable moments, singular
achievements, and signature calls all highlight the list. Experiences are another important part of the
fabric of being a fan, so the book also includes things Yankees fans should actually see and do
before they join Mickey Mantle and others at the Pearly Gates. From taking in a brew at the best
Yankees bars across the country to visiting the Babe Ruth Museum in Baltimore and enjoying the
highlights of the new Yankee Stadium, this book contains numerous tips and suggestions for
enjoying all aspects of being a Yankees fan.
Contributor Bio
David Fischer is the author of more than a dozen books on baseball, including The Story of the New
York Yankees, The Ultimate Yankees Record Book, and A Yankee Stadium Scrapbook, as well as
biographies of Babe Ruth and Alex Rodriguez. A longtime magazine writer, he is also a senior
consultant for the Guinness Book of World Records. He lives in River Vale, New Jersey.
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They Call Me Oil Can
Baseball, Drugs, and Life on the Edge
Dennis Boyd, Mike Shalin
Summary
9781600786822
Pub Date: 6/1/12
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Speaking candidly to veteran sportswriter Mike Shalin for the first time about his often tumultuous
career in Major League Baseball, Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd recounts a life that began in the Deep South
of Mississippi, and the events that led him toward great heights atop the pitcher’s mound at Fenway
Park. As part of a stellar rotation alongside Bruce Hurst and a young Roger Clemens, Boyd served a
dazzling array of pitches to opposing batters, most notably during the Boston Red Sox ill-fated 1986
World Series run against the New York Mets; and while he was at once brilliant and focused on the
mound, off the field—as he affectingly reveals here—Boyd was unraveled by the personal battles he
waged with substance abuse and destructive mood swings. As one of the few African American
starting pitchers in the history of baseball, Boyd offers a candid, insightful, and often funny portrait
of an athlete with boundless passion for the game, his teammates, and the Boston Red Sox.
Contributor Bio
Dennis Boyd played for the Boston Red Sox, Montreal Expos, and Texas Rangers during his 10-year
Major League Baseball career. He lives in East Providence, Rhode Island. Mike Shalin covered the
Red Sox during his 22-year career with the Boston Herald and is the author of Donnie Baseball: The
Definitive Biography of Don Mattingly. He lives in South Easton, Massachusetts.
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Perfect
The Inside Story of Baseball's Twenty Perfect Games
James Buckley
Summary
9781600786761
Pub Date: 4/1/12
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Among baseball achievements, the perfect game—one in which no runners reach base—remains the
greatest. Though many have come close, only 20 pitchers have achieved such perfection in more
than a century of baseball. This exhaustive compendium examines the fascinating story behind
every perfect game and uncovers details both great and small, illuminating the majesty of these
titanic achievements. The faithfully narrated record of all 20 games—punctuated by statistics, trivia,
little-known anecdotes, and personal memories from both witnesses and the pitchers
themselves—gets inside the minds of the players who made baseball history. In addition to profiling
some of the game’s greatest pitchers, such as Cy Young, Sandy Koufax, and Randy Johnson, or
others including Charley Robertson who had otherwise unremarkable careers, this updated edition
features new chapters devoted to Dallas Braden, Mark Buehrle, and Roy Halladay, the three latest
pitchers to throw a perfect game, and a comprehensive appendix profiles several pitchers who
almost achieved perfection.
Contributor Bio
James Buckley Jr. is the author of more than 25 sports-related books for adults and children,
including Spider-Man's Amazing Powers; Home Run Heroes: Big Mac, Sammy & Junior; and The World of
Baseball. Currently an editorial director of Shoreline Publishing Group, he is a former senior editor for
NFL Publishing and an editorial projects manager for Sports Illustrated. He lives in Santa Barbara,
California.
Perfect
The Inside Story of Baseball's Seventeen Perfect Games
James Buckley, Jim Bunning
Summary
Only 17 pitchers in the past 124 years have completed the most rare feat in all of sports—the perfect
game. Each perfect game is examined individually with firsthand accounts from the pitcher, his
teammates, opponents, coaches, managers, and sportswriters who were there that day. In addition
to the 17 record setters, Buckley has researched all the other pitchers who were one pitch from
history. Randy Johnson's no-hitter for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2004 completes this
examination of the 17 unforgettable games.
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Contributor Bio
James Buckley Jr., is the editorial director of the Shoreline Publishing Group and the author of more
than 25 books on baseball and other sports, including Baseball: A Celebration, Play Ball: The Official
Major League Baseball Guide for Young Players, and The Visual Dictionary of Baseball. He formerly worked
at both Sports Illustrated and NFL Publishing and hosted a sports interview radio show in Santa
Barbara. He lives in Santa Barbara, California. Jim Bunning is a former Hall of Fame Major League
Baseball pitcher and US Senator from Kentucky.
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The Pittsburgh Cocaine Seven
How a Ragtag Group of Fans Took the Fall for Major League Baseball
Aaron Skirboll
Summary
9781569762882
Pub Date: 9/1/10
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Major League Baseball has had its share of troubled times. In terms of sheer dirt, three scandals
rise to the top: Shoeless Joe and the Black Sox, the 1985 Pittsburgh drug trials, and the steroid era.
The former and latter have been covered extensively. Yet there has never been a book detailing the
biggest drug trials in baseball history. The Pittsburgh Cocaine Seven tells the whole story in all its
shocking details.
The MLB participants were among the game's elite, as a virtual all-star team had come to Pittsburgh.
Implicated as cocaine users: Keith Hernandez, Dave Parker, Lee Mazzilli, Dusty Baker, Lonnie Smith,
Joaquin Andujar, John Milner, Dale Berra. Mentioned as using amphetamines: Willie Mays, Willie
Stargell. But the guys who took the fall for these superstars were just average fans, not heavy hitters
or major drug dealers, and this book reveals the often comic circumstances of how they set up
deals--and how they got busted.
In 1985, it seemed the league was poised to implement a drug testing policy for the players.
Obviously, that didn't happen, and because of this inaction,...
Contributor Bio
Aaron J. Skirboll has built strong working relationships with the participants of this case: from the FBI
agents, US attorneys, defense lawyers, journalists, former baseball executives, and doctors who were
involved, to the dealers themselves.
A Band of Misfits
Tales of the 2010 San Francisco Giants
Andrew Baggarly, Duane Kuiper
Summary
With a title drought that started in New York and carried on for more than five decades after the
move to the west coast, the San Francisco Giants and their fans were growing restless, waiting for a
team like the 2010 roster and that one magical postseason run. The anticipation, memories, and
celebrated relief of the season when it finally came together are captured in this chronicle of the
World Series season of the Giants. Written in entertaining prose, the book is as much an enjoyable
story to be reread through the years as it is a factual account of the events that brought the elusive
title to the Giants.
9781600785986
Pub Date: 3/1/11
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Contributor Bio
Andrew Baggarly is the San Francisco Giants beat reporter for the San Jose Mercury News and has
been covering baseball for various newspapers for over a decade. He blogs for the Bay Area News
Group and has been both a Hall of Fame voter and an official scorer. He lives in Eugene, Oregon.
Duane Kuiper is an Emmy award-winning sportscaster for the San Francisco Giants. He lives in
Danville, California.
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The Underground Baseball Encyclopedia
Baseball Stuff You Never Needed to Know and Can Certainly Live Without
Robert Schnakenberg
Summary
This exhilarating account skips the unforgettable athletic achievements, heroic performers, and
exhilarating moments that remind fans of everything they love about sports and honest competition
and gives the real skinny on baseball's unknown history. Author Robert Schnakenberg takes readers
through a decidedly snarky trip through the game's rich history of buffoonery, thuggery, fashion
missteps, ballpark promotions gone awry, batboys with metals claws for hands, afros, mustaches,
mistresses, overzealous mascots, existence-of-dinosaurs deniers, indelible baseball-themed candy
bars, wife-swapping, and hundreds of other unbelievable-but-true aspects of America's national
pastime.
9781600783319
Pub Date: 4/1/10
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Contributor Bio
Robert Schnakenberg is a member of the Society for American Baseball Research and the author of
numerous books of irreverent nonfiction, including Distory: A Treasury of Historical Insults, The
Encyclopedia Shaternica, Old Man Drinks, and Secret Lives of Great Filmmakers. He lives in Brooklyn, New
York.
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Girardi
Passion In Pinstripes
Kevin Kernan
Summary
9781600785825
Pub Date: 4/1/12
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Drawn from more than 60 interviews and hours of face time, this authorized biography offers an
unprecedented inside-the-dugout look at the manager who guided the New York Yankees to their
27th world championship. Beginning with his childhood in the baseball mecca of Chicago, this book
traces Joe Girardi’s rise from a catcher at Northwestern University to his time in the minors, his 15
years in the majors, and his successful career as a manager. As much a character portrait of the man
as a chronicle of his achievements, this study reveals the amalgam of influences—the relentless
work ethic learned from his father combined with the systematic mind of an engineer, the baseball
know-how instilled by the likes of Don Zimmer and Joe Torre, and the heart of his tenacious
mother—that combined to propel Girardi to his current stature.
Contributor Bio
Kevin Kernan is an award-winning sports columnist for the New York Post who has covered the New
York Yankees since 1999. He is the author of numerous baseball-related books, including Amazing!,
and the coauthor of I'm Just Getting Started. He lives in Pequannock, New Jersey.
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Total Mets
The Definitive Encyclopedia of the New York Mets' First Half-Century
David Ferry, Ed Kranepool
Summary
9781600786617
Pub Date: 10/5/12
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Published in conjunction with the franchise’s 50th anniversary, Total Mets is the definitive historical
and statistical compendium for the famed New York ball club. Spanning the team’s entire
history—from their inception in 1962, through the World Series championships of 1969 and 1986,
and right up to the most current star-studded squads—this volume is loaded with fantastic features
that include season recaps of every Mets season, statistics and highlights for every game in
franchise history, team and individual records in every major statistical category, and biographies for
every Mets player. An entertaining guide to one of baseball’s most popular organizations, this
resource also includes entertaining anecdotes, memorable quotes, and insider insights garnered
from interviews with more than 200 current and former players.
Contributor Bio
David Ferry has been a sports reporter for Associated Press Broadcasting since 1992. He lives in
Fairfax, Virginia. Ed Kranepool played for the New York Mets from 1962 to 1979 and a member of
the 1969 "Miracle Mets" championship team. He lives in Jericho, New York.
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Few and Chosen Phillies
Defining Phillies Greatness Across the Eras
Gary Matthews, Phil Pepe
Summary
9781600786587
Pub Date: 4/1/12
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Covering nearly 130 years of the team’s history, former Phillies great and current color commentator
Gary Matthews recounts the greatest Phillies and their contributions to the sport of baseball. From
Robin Roberts and the Whiz Kids of the 1950s to the world champion 2008 roster, this work includes
a ranking of the top five Phillies at each position, rare archival photos, and detailed biographies of
the franchise’s greatest players. With insights from a uniquely qualified baseball insider, this one of
a kind book is the ultimate reference for any baseball fan or Phillies fanatic.
Contributor Bio
Gary Matthews is a former all-star outfielder who led the Philadelphia Phillies to the 1983 World
Series and is now a broadcaster for the team. He lives in Chicago. Phil Pepe is a sports journalist. He
lives in Englewood, New Jersey.
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What It Means to Be a Cub
The North Side's Greatest Players Talk About Cubs Baseball
Bob Vorwald, Ernie Banks
Summary
9781600782770
Pub Date: 3/1/10
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Taking a decade-by-decade approach to the Chicago Cubs baseball tradition, this collection brings
together over 40 stories from the most outstanding voices of the team. The spirit of Cubs baseball
is not captured by just one phrase, one season, or one particular game; instead, the players and
managers who made the magic happen over the decades blend their experiences to capture the true
essence of their beloved team. Cubs fans will relish the intimate stories told by the figures they have
come to cherish.
Contributor Bio
Bob Vorwald is the executive producer of WGN Sports, overseeing nearly 200 Chicago sports
telecasts each year. He has worked in Chicago television for the past three decades, and is the
author of Cubs Forever as well as the writer and producer of the documentary by the same name. He
lives in Chicago. Ernie Banks is a retired Major League Baseball shortstop and first baseman, and a
member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. His entire 19-year career was played with the Chicago Cubs,
during which he earned honors that include being named an All-Star 14 times, two National League
Most Valuable Player awards, and the honor of being the first number retired by the Cubs. He lives in
Los Angeles.
Damned Yankees
Chaos, Confusion, and Craziness in the Steinbrenner Era
Bill Madden, Moss Klein
Summary
A firsthand, behind-the-scenes account of the turmoil that pervaded the New York Yankee franchise
in the late 1970s, this book discusses George Steinbrenner's purchase and continual rebuilding of
the team—alongside a colorful cast of players and businessmen. Not merely a look at the time spent
in Yankee Stadium, this chronicle also describes the team's public arguments, practical jokes,
drunken excess, self-aggrandizing publicity efforts, and the ups and downs that accompanied the
Yankees and George Steinbrenner through the 1970s and beyond.
Contributor Bio
9781600787041
Pub Date: 6/1/12
$14.95
Trade Paperback
Bill Madden covered the Yankees and Major League Baseball for the New York Daily News for more
than 30 years. He is the author of several books on the Yankees, and is also the 2010 recipient of
the Baseball Hall of Fame’s J. G. Taylor Spink Award. He lives in Montvale, New Jersey. Moss Klein
covered the Yankees for the Star-Ledger from 1976 to 1992. He lives in Livingston, New Jersey.
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Cubs Forever
Memories from the Men Who Lived Them
Bob Vorwald, Stephen Green
Summary
9781600780448
Pub Date: 3/1/08
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Cubs Forever celebrates the 60-year romance between the team, the superstation, and the fans. It
brings to life some of the great games and moments in the team's history, such as Ernie Banks'
500th home run, the first night game at Wrigley Field, and four no-hitters. Add in stories from the
men who work behind the scenes at Wrigley and WGN, plus interviews with the team's many stars
over this six-decade period, and you have a baseball bonanza for fans of all ages.
Contributor Bio
Bob Vorwald is the executive producer of WGN Sports, overseeing more than 160 Cubs, White Sox,
and Bulls telecasts each year. He is a 25-year veteran of the Chicago sports scene and the writer and
producer of the Cubs Forever: Celebrating 60 Years of WGN-TV and the Cubs documentary. Stephen
Green has been the award-winning official team photographer of the Chicago Cubs since 1982. His
previous work includes Wrigley Field: A Celebration of the Friendly Confines.
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World Series Winners
What It Takes to Claim Baseball's Ultimate Prize
Ross Bernstein
Summary
9781600786716
Pub Date: 5/10/12
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Demonstrating that claiming the most sought-after moniker in baseball is truly an epic journey, this
record explores what separates World Series victors from those who come up short. More than 50
current and former Major League Baseball players, managers, and coaches from the last 50
years—all of whom have World Series championships under their belts—are interviewed, including
Jack Morris, Lance Parrish, Kent Hrbek, Jim Kaat, and Dave Winfield. Packed with never-beforepublished stories, this chronicle includes hilarious tales from the clubhouse and dugout as well as
inspirational and educational anecdotes. Answering questions such as How are great teams built? How
do you keep players motivated when momentum seems to be turning against them? and What are the key
qualities that every leader must possess? this investigation illustrates how championship baseball
teams offer valuable lessons that can be readily applied to everyday life.
Contributor Bio
Ross Bernstein is the bestselling author of 40 sports books including The Code and I Love Brett
Favre/I Hate Brett Favre. He has appeared on more than 1,000 local and national television and radio
programs. His work has been featured on CNN and ESPN and in USA Today and the Wall Street Journal.
As a sought-after motivational speaker, he speaks to corporations and groups across the country
about the inspirational legacy of the late Herb Brooks, Hall of Fame coach of the fabled 1980
gold-medal-winning U.S. Olympic "Miracle on Ice" hockey team. He lives in Eagan, Minnesota.
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Sweet Lou
Lou Piniella: A Life in Baseball
Melissa Isaacson
Summary
9781600782015
Pub Date: 3/1/09
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From Rookie of the Year to two-time Manager of the Year, with three World Series rings in between,
Lou Piniella's story is as compelling as the man himself. From a boyhood in Tampa that shaped, in
every way, the athlete and person he would become; to his years with the Kansas City Royals, an
experience that would teach him about the business of baseball; to his wild years in New York that
would give him his first two World Series rings and thrust him into George Steinbrenner's infamous
revolving door; his many varied experiences all set him on course to finding his true calling. Sweet
Lou brings the story of one of the most intriguing managers in the game to life, relives history with
those who were there, and probes the man himself: his great loves, his great losses, and his
greatest successes. Author Melissa Isaacson explores Piniella's background, his parents, his friends,
and his roots in Tampa that explain not only his hot-headedness but also reveal a very
down-to-earth family man. Along the way, she charts his ascension to become the beloved skipper of
the Cubs, setting his sig...
Contributor Bio
Melissa Isaacson is in her 26th year of covering sports, returning to her native Chicago to write for
the Chicago Tribune in 1990. She has since been the principal beat writer for the Bulls and Bears as
well as a columnist and feature writer, covering virtually every major sporting event over the years. A
baseball lover all of her life, Isaacson covered the Florida Grapefruit League for Florida Today and the
Orlando Sentinel, and has been part of Chicago's seasonal and postseason baseball coverage,
Baseball Eccentrics
A Definitive Look at the Most Entertaining, Outrageous and Unforgettable Characters in the Game
Bill "Spaceman" Lee, Jim Prime
Summary
A round up of the most outrageous group of malcontents, characters, rebels, nut jobs, reprobates,
wing-nuts, wackos, space cadets, head cases, goofs, free thinkers, and oddballs who ever livened up
the grand old game of baseball, this collection not only describes their most bizarre antics in oftenhilarious detail, but also includes the unique thoughts of Bill “Spaceman” Lee, a man known for his
colorful quotes and offbeat personality.
Contributor Bio
9781572439535
Pub Date: 4/1/07
$22.95
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Bill "Spaceman" Lee is a former pitcher who spent 14 years in the major leagues with the Boston
Red Sox and the Montreal Expos. He was elected into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2008. Jim
Prime has written several books on the Boston Red Sox, including collaboration with the late Ted
Williams and another book coauthored with Bill Lee, The Little Red (Sox) Book. He lives in the
Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia.
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For the Love of the Red Sox
An A-to-Z Primer for Red Sox Fans of All Ages
Frederick C. Klein, Johnny Pesky, Mark Anderson
Summary
Expressing the passion felt for the Red Sox using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by
rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the Boston team explores the
sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations
9781600780875
Pub Date: 3/1/08
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of some of the most famous—and infamous—characters in the baseball team's history.
Contributor Bio
Frederick C. Klein is a longtime writer and editor for the Wall Street Journal, where he originated the
"On Sports" column. He is a freelance writer and the author of many books, including several other
entries in the For the Love of . . . series. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mark Anderson is an
illustrator whose work has appeared on the back cover of National Geographic, the New Yorker, and
Time and inside the Atlantic Monthly, BusinessWeek, Harvard Business Review, Outside, and many other
periodicals. He is the illustrator and designer of Triumph Books' popular For the Love of . . . series.
He lives in Chicago. Johnny Pesky has served the Red Sox in virtually every capacity—as an All-Star
player, a coach, a manager, a broadcaster, and a goodwill ambassador—over parts of seven decades.
A Boston legend, Pesky has worn the uniform longer than anyone else, and his namesake "Pesky
Pole" marks the right field foul line at Fenway Park.
What It Means to Be a White Sox
The South Side's Greatest Players Talk About White Sox Baseball
Bob Vorwald, Ozzie Guillen
Summary
9781600782787
Pub Date: 3/1/10
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Taking a decade-by-decade approach to the Chicago White Sox baseball tradition, this collection
brings together over 40 stories from the most outstanding voices of the team. The spirit of White
Sox baseball is not captured by just one phrase, one season, or one particular game; instead, the
players and managers who made the magic happen over the decades blend their experiences to
capture the true essence of their beloved team. Sox fans will relish the intimate stories told by the
figures they have come to cherish.
Contributor Bio
Bob Vorwald is the executive producer of WGN Sports, overseeing nearly 200 Chicago sports
telecasts each year. He has worked in Chicago television for the past three decades, and is the
author of Cubs Forever as well as the writer and producer of the documentary by the same name. He
lives in Chicago. Ozzie Guillén is a Major League Baseball manager of the Chicago White Sox, and a
former shortstop for the same team. Under his leadership, the team won the American League
pennant and went on to win the World Series in 2005; he is the first Latino-born manager to do so.
He lives in Chicago.
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The Corporal Was a Pitcher
The Courage of Lou Brissie
Ira Berkow, Tom Brokaw
Summary
9781600781049
Pub Date: 2/1/09
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Lou Brissie's extraordinary story is one that takes readers from the terrifying battlefields in Europe in
World War II to the playing fields in Philadelphia. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ira Berkow brings
together the unforgettable memories of a hero's life, telling the tales of a man who overcame
incredible odds with his leg in a protective metal case to realize his dream of pitching in the major
leagues. Brissie recounts amazing stories, including Brissie’s leg injury and how he was left for dead
in the snow and mud of the Appenines in Italy, his pleading with doctors to not surgically remove his
leg so that he might one day play professional baseball, the numerous surgeries and his improbable
road to recovery, his friendship with Connie Mack and the opportunity to pitch after his injury, being
named to the 1949 All-Star team as member of the Philadelphia Athletics, the big scare Brissie
received when a Ted Williams line drive struck his wounded leg, and his regular visits for the past 60
years to both veteran's hospitals and children's hospital wards. The Corporal Was a Pitcher i...
Contributor Bio
Ira Berkow is a sports columnist and feature writer for the New York Times for more than 25 years.
He won the Pulitzer Prize for national reporting in 2001 and was a finalist for the Pulitzer for
commentary in 1988. He is the author of 18 books, including the bestsellers Maxwell Street: Survival
in a Bazaar and Red: A Biography of Red Smith, as well as two memoirs, Full Swing and To the Hoop.
Hank Greenberg: The Story of My Life, cowritten and edited by Mr. Berkow, was a primary source for the
award-winning documentary The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg. He lives in New York City. Tom
Brokaw is a television journalist and the bestselling author of the book The Greatest Generation.
The Ultimate Cardinals Record Book
A Complete Guide to the Most Unusual, Unbelievable, and Unbreakable Records in Cardinals History
Dan Moore
Summary
9781600786983
Pub Date: 2/21/12
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Featuring every relevant team record, statistic, and award winner from the St. Louis Cardinals’
incredible past, this book includes a comprehensive collection of Redbirds all-time leaders in every
conceivable category, from hits to strikeouts. From Dizzy Dean’s 30 wins or Lou Brock’s 938 career
stolen bases to Bob Gibson’s single-season ERA of 1.12 or Mark McGwire’s 70 home runs in a
season, this reference captures the legends and lore of the Cardinals. More than a collection of
statistics, this guide provides profiles of the men behind the records and explores the context in
which they were set while featuring stories which, in many cases, are even more fascinating than the
actual records. Historical game details and evocative photographs blend with compelling statistics
and the great players responsible for them to capture the rich history of this storied and celebrated
franchise.
Contributor Bio
Dan Moore has written about the Cardinals for nearly a decade and is a primary contributor to Viva El
Birdos, the Cardinals blog on SB Nation. He lives in Springfield, Illinois.
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Bob Feller's Little Blue Book of Baseball Wisdom
Bob Feller, Burton Rocks, Ralph Kiner
Summary
9781600782190
Pub Date: 3/1/09
$22.95
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From hard-working farm boy growing up in post-World War I Van Meter, Iowa, to the youngest All-Star
and longest-lived Hall of Famer, sharp-witted Bob Feller distills nine decades of hard-earned wisdom
—gleaned from experiences both on and off the diamond—in his new Little Blue Book of Baseball
Wisdom, a sequel to his best-selling Little Black Book of Baseball Wisdom. Feller writes tellingly of the
stars of his generation, but also shares the essential virtues which made him so successful—life
lessons he learned from his father, who, eager to showcase his son's baseball talent, built a "field of
dreams" on their Iowa farm when Feller was still a teen, lessons he learned fighting for his country in
World War II, and lessons he learned subsequent to his baseball career.
Contributor Bio
Bob Feller is one of the most revered figures in baseball history. He was drafted by the Cleveland
Indians, playing his entire career there, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of
eligibility. Along the way, he threw three no-hitters and appeared on the cover of Wheaties. At the
peak of his career, he enlisted in the navy and went on to become a World War II hero, receiving six
battle citations aboard the USS Alabama. Returning to baseball after the war, he topped the league in
all major pitching categories and led the Indians to a World Series championship in 1948. He
celebrated his 90th birthday in November 2008. Burton Rocks is the coauthor of the New York Times
bestseller Me and My Dad: A Baseball Memoir, about Yankees great Paul O'Neill and his father. He has
published eight books and co-wrote Billy Wagner's exclusive 2006 playoff column for the New York
Post. Ralph Kiner is a former Major League Baseball player and has been the New York Mets
broadcaster since the team’s inception. He was elected to the MLB Hall of Fame in 1975.
Tigers Essential
Everything You Need to Know to Be a Real Fan!
George Cantor
Summary
A one-stop record containing everything Tiger fans want to know about their favorite baseball team,
this resource is packed with anecdotes, history, explanations of traditions, statistics, trivia, and
photos.
Contributor Bio
George Cantor is a retired sportswriter who has been a journalist for the Detroit Free Press and a
columnist for the Detroit News. He has written numerous books, including several on Detroit sports,
and teaches sportswriting at Oakland University. He lives in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
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162-0: Imagine a Cubs Perfect Season
A Game-by-Game Anaylsis of the Greatest Wins in Cubs History
Dan McGrath, Bob Vanderberg
Summary
Imagining a year in which the lovable losers never lose a single game, this idealistic resource
identifies the most memorable victory in Chicago Cubs history on every single day of the baseball
calendar season, from late March to late October. Ranging from games with incredible historical
significance and individual achievement to those with high drama and high stakes, the book
envisions the impossible: a blemish-free Cubs season. Evocative photos, original quotes, thorough
research, and engaging prose and analysis add another dimension.
Contributor Bio
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Dan McGrath grew up on Chicago baseball and was in the stands at Wrigley Field for Ferguson
Jenkins’ debut with the Cubs in 1966, as well as the Cubs’ epic meltdown in Game 6 of the 2003
NLCS. A journalist for nearly 40 years, McGrath supervised Chicago baseball coverage during his 12
years as sports editor of the Chicago Tribune. Bob Vanderberg grew up in Chicago’s western suburbs
and spent nearly 40 years as an editor and reporter in the Chicago Tribune’s sports department. He
attended his first Cubs game in July 1955 and has written several books about baseball. He lives in
Lemont, Illinois.
100 Things Rockies Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Adrian Dater
Summary
With special stories and experiences from fans and memorable moments about past and present
players and coaches, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every
Colorado Rockies fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player
nicknames, singular achievements, and signature calls. This guide to all things Rockies covers the
road to the 2007 season World Series, the early days of the franchise at Mile High Stadium, Denver's
first All-Star Game in 1998, and how to make Rocky Mountain Oysters.
Contributor Bio
9781600781612
Pub Date: 4/1/09
$14.95
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Adrian Dater is a sportswriter with the Denver Post and has written for magazines ranging from ESPN
The Magazine to Sports Illustrated. He is the author of Blood Feud: Detroit Red Wings v. Colorado
Avalanche; Colorado Avalanche; and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Denver Broncos. He lives in
Thornton, Colorado.
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Going Yard
The Everything Home Run Book
Lew Freedman, Frank Thomas
Summary
Going Yard includes everything anyone would want to know about home runs—from the rise of Babe
Ruth, whose prodigious power revolutionized the sport in the Roaring Twenties and the most famous
All-Star game and World Series round-trippers to up-close-and-personal profiles of the 500
home-run club—the men who have crashed the most homers in Major League history. Packed with
statistics, photos, diagrams, and lists, this fun and fact-filled book will provide hours of
entertainment and answers for any baseball fan’s round-tripper trivia questions.
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Lew Freedman has authored more than 50 books. The award-winning journalist is currently the
sports editor at the Republic newspaper in Columbus, Indiana. He has previously worked for the
Anchorage Daily News, the Chicago Tribune, and the Philadelphia Inquirer. He is the author of The 50
Greatest Plays in Chicago Bears Football History, Cubs Essential, Then Ozzie Said to Harold . . . " The Best
Chicago White Sox Stories Ever Told, White Sox Essential, " and Fergie: My Life from the Cubs to
Cooperstown with Hall of Fame pitcher Ferguson Jenkins. He lives in Columbus, Indiana. Frank
Thomas is a former baseball player who was nicknamed the “Big Hurt” for his strength and power. He
hit 521 homeruns in his career.
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For the Love of the Yankees
An A-to-Z Primer for Yankees Fans of All Ages
Frederick C. Klein, Mark Anderson, Yogi Berra
Summary
9781600780868
Pub Date: 3/1/08
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Expressing the passion felt for the Yankees using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by
rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the New York team explores the
sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations
of some of the most famous—and infamous—characters in the baseball team's history, including
Yogi Berra, Roger Clemens, Joe DiMaggio, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Babe Ruth, and To m
Zachary.
Contributor Bio
He lives in Chicago. Yogi Berra is a National Baseball Hall of Famer and a former MLB catcher,
outfielder, and manager. He was named an All-Star player 15 times, won the American League MVP
three times, played in 14 World Series games, and holds numerous World Series records including
hitting the first pinch-hit home run in World Series history. As a manager, his teams won pennants in
both the American and National Leagues during his career with the New York Mets and the New York
Yankees. He...
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Our Team?Our Dream
A Cubs Fan's Journey into Baseball's Greatest Romance
Tammy Lechner, Billy Williams
Summary
9781600780707
Pub Date: 8/1/07
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A trip into the world of a Cubs fan, this brilliant collection of photos and insightful essays highlights
15 years with the Chicago Cubs, from the winter Cubs Convention to their springs in Mesa and,
finally, to the Friendly Confines during the season. This passionate photo documentary is a
must-have for any and all Cubs fans who love to reminisce about past seasons while looking forward
to the future with unguarded optimism. Our Team—Our Dream puts the Cubbies and the throngs of
fans who flock to Wrigleyville on display in one memorable collection.
Contributor Bio
Tammy Lechner is a photo journalist who has covered professional sports for the Associated Press,
the Louisville Courier-Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and USA Today Baseball Weekly. She lives in
Laguna Beach, California. Billy Williams is a former professional baseball outfielder who played
primarily with the Chicago Cubs. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987.
Matthew Silverman
Summary
With trivia boxes, records, and team lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities,
events, and facts every Mets fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important
dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players.
This guide to all things New York Mets covers Robin Ventura's 1999 Grand-Slam single, the 1969
shoe polish incident, and the history behind the names and numbers on the left-field wall.
Contributor Bio
9781600784248
Pub Date: 3/1/10
$14.95
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Baseball: The Biographical Encyclopedia, and the coeditor of Meet the Meets and Total Mets. He also
worked as the associated editor of The 2008 ESPN Baseball Encyclopedia and the managing editor of
The 2007 ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia, Total Football, and Total Baseball. He lives in High Falls, New
York.
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Few and Chosen Tigers
Defining Tigers Greatness Across the Eras
Lance Parrish, Phil Pepe, Al Kaline
Summary
9781600782862
Pub Date: 3/1/10
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Former Detroit player Lance Parrish selects the top five Tigers of all time at each position and ranks
them in this subjective compendium. Fans may disagree, but they are certain to find his choices
interesting, his reasoning for the selections fascinating, and the anecdotes he draws from his years
as a Tiger amusing and entertaining. Featured players include Ty Cobb, Harry Heilmann, Charlie
Gehringer, Hank Greenberg, George Kell, Willie Horton, and Alan Trammel.
Contributor Bio
Lance Parrish has served in many capacities for the Detroit Tigers—as a player, a minor-league
catching instructor, a minor-league manager, a major-league coach, and a television color analyst.
He is an eight-time All-Star and the recipient of three Gold Gloves. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
Phil Pepe is the author of more than 40 books on sports, including collaborations with Yankees
legends Mickey Mantle, Billy Martin, and Whitey Ford. He is a former Yankees beat writer for the New
York Daily News and a former president of the Baseball Writers Association of America. Al Kaline is a
former right fielder for the Detroit Tigers, a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and a
front office official for the Tigers.
Sparky Anderson
The Life of a Baseball Legend
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Summary
9781600785931
Pub Date: 11/1/10
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With his familiar shock of white hair and craggy, prematurely aged face and twinkling eyes, Hall of
Fame manager Sparky Anderson was a one of a kind personality beloved by generations of fans not
just in the two cities he led to World Series championships, but throughout the baseball world. When
he retired in 1995 he was third on the list of all-time winningest managers, having accumulated
2,194 victories in managing the Cincinnati Reds to two championships in nine years and adding
another with the Detroit Tigers whom he managed for seventeen seasons. Throughout his years near
or at the top of baseball through his 2000 election to the Hall of Fame, Anderson rejected the airs of
celebrity regardless of how prominent he became, frequently reminding players and friends alike
that, "As long as you remember where you came from, you'll always know where you're going."
Triumph Books, with archival material from both the Detroit Free Press and The Cincinnati Enquirer is
proud to present this tribute to one of the great baseball personalities of the twentieth century.
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Billy Williams
My Sweet-Swinging Lifetime with the Cubs
Billy Williams, Fred Mitchell, Ron Santo
Summary
One of the most popular Cubs of all time—and now an executive advisor for the team—Williams
reminisces about his early years, his Hall of Fame career, and his five decades in the game in this
inspirational autobiography. In Billy Williams: My Sweet-Swinging Lifetime with the Cubs, he remembers
the sturdy values and selfless devotion of the people from Whistler who helped shape his character;
people like Lilly Dixon, his grade school principal, and Virgil Rhodes, his high school coach, both of
whom he remembered in his Hall of Fame induction speech, and also his father who lived long
enough to see his son play in the big leagues.
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Contributor Bio
Billy Williams played for the Chicago Cubs from 1958 through 1974. He was inducted into the Hall of
Fame in 1987, and is currently an executive advisor for the Cubs. Fred Mitchell has spent the past
33 years as a sportswriter covering the Chicago Bears, Cubs, and Bulls for the Chicago Tribune.
Mitchell has written seven other books, including nationally acclaimed Playing Through with Earl and
Tiger Woods. Mitchell lives in Chicago. Ron Santo is a Hall of Fame baseball player who spent his
entire career with the Chicago Cubs.
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162-0: Imagine a Mets Perfect Season
A Game-by-Game Anaylsis of the Greatest Wins in Mets History
Howie Karpin, David Wright
Summary
Imagining a year in which the New York Mets never lose a single game, this idealistic resource
identifies the most memorable victory in the team's history on every single day of the baseball
envisions the impossible: a blemish-free Mets season. Evocative photos, original quotes, thorough
Contributor Bio
9781600785320
Pub Date: 3/1/11
$16.95
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Howie Karpin has been a sports reporter for more than 30 years and has covered everything from
the World Series to the Stanley Cup Finals. He is an accredited official scorer for Major League
Baseball in New York and is a contributor to Mad Dog Radio, MLB Radio, and NFL Radio. David
Wright is a third baseman for the New York Mets.
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Red Sox University
Baseball's Foremost Institution of Higher Learning
Andy Wasif
Summary
9781600782183
Pub Date: 3/1/09
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A tongue-in-cheek guide to becoming the ultimate Red Sox fan, Red Sox University is designed to
educate new fans as well as enlighten those who have been following the team their entire lives.
Students will receive a well-rounded education in all aspects of Red Sox fandom including, the 12
different types of Red Sox fans and how to identify each one at the ballpark, which Bill of Rights
amendment give fans the right to keep beers in their arms, how to speak like a stat geek and
sound knowledgeable, the core beliefs associated with the religion of Soxism, and how to maintain
happy relationships (even with Yankees fans). There are also definitions, quizzes, Fenway facts, and
key terms that will keep fans on their toes throughout their coursework. While the Red Sox have
come a long way over the years from the lowest lows to the highest highs, there is still so much
more to learn and Red Sox University is the ultimate guide to the exhilarating, maddening, and
wacky world that will take fans to the next level of Sox fandom.
Contributor Bio
Andy Wasif is a lifelong Red Sox fan, a sports journalist, and stand-up comedian. He is the author
of How to Talk to a Yankee Fan with coauthor Rick D'Elia and Not the Life for Me.
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162-0: Imagine a Phillies Perfect Season
A Game-by-Game Anaylsis of the Greatest Wins in Phillies History
Paul Kurtz
Summary
Imagining a year in which the Phillies never lose a single game, this idealistic resource identifies the
most memorable victory in the team's history on every single day of the baseball calendar season,
from late March to late October. Ranging from games with incredible historical significance and
individual achievement to those with high drama and high stakes, the book envisions the
impossible: a blemish-free Phillies season. Evocative photos, original quotes, thorough research,
and engaging prose and analysis add another dimension.
Contributor Bio
9781600785344
Pub Date: 3/1/11
$16.95
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Paul Kurtz has been a mainstay at KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia since 1985 and has won
numerous awards, including the prestigious Edward R. Murrow National Award for reporting. He
coaches youth baseball and basketball. He lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
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Asterisk
Home Runs, Steroids, and the Rush to Judgment
David Ezra, Mike Schmidt
Summary
Baseball is facing a crisis as it is riddled with accusations of steroid and drug abuse, testing, and
debates about whether or not records will need to include an asterisk. In attorney David Ezra's new
book Asterisk, he explores the public trials of the baseball community and debates questions such
as Are accusations of steroid use justified? Or do today's well-trained players, whose teams play in newly
constructed ballparks, shatter records because the game has changed?
Contributor Bio
9781600780622
Pub Date: 3/1/08
$24.95
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David Ezra received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California, where he was
an editor of the Southern California Law Review and graduated Order of the Coif. He has frequently
published on topics involving the intersection of law and health. He lives in Huntington Beach,
California. Mike Schmidt is a Hall of Fame third baseman who played for the Philadelphia Phillies.
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The Code
Baseball's Unwritten Rules and Its Ignore-at-Your-Own-Risk Code of Conduct
Ross Bernstein, Rob Dibble, Torii Hunter, Jack Mor...
Summary
In The Code: Baseball's Unwritten Rules and Its Ignore-at-Your-Own-Risk Code of Conduct, author Ross
Bernstein has pulled back the curtain on baseball's tacit rules regarding retaliation, sportsmanship,
and intimidation. The result of dozens of interviews with some of the biggest names in the game,
this work is a systematic description of every major "unwritten rule" in the game today—from
brushback pitches, bunting during a no-hitter, and running up the score, to home-run celebrations,
stealing signs, and the use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Contributor Bio
9781600780103
Pub Date: 3/1/08
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Ross Bernstein is the bestselling author of 40 sports books and has appeared on numerous local
and national television and radio programs. His work has been featured on CNN, ESPN, the Wall Street
Journal, and USA Today. As a sought-after motivational speaker, he speaks to corporations and
groups across the country about the inspirational legacy of the late Herb Brooks, Hall of Fame coach
of the fabled 1980 gold-medal-winning U.S. Olympic "Miracle on Ice" hockey team. He lives in
Eagan, Minnesota. Rob Dibble is a former major League Baseball pitcher and a television analyst.
Torii Hunter is a Major League Baseball player for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Jack Morris is
a former major League Baseball pitcher.
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Stan the Man
The Life and Times of Stan Musial
Wayne Stewart
Summary
9781600783227
Pub Date: 4/1/10
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Finally, here is a biography of Stan Musial that is worthy of the player himself. The author, who grew
up in Musial's hometown, has spent years researching the slugger's life and career. The result is a
biography broad in scope and deep in analysis. Stan the Man details not only the personality and
the accomplishments of the man but artfully examines Musial's life against the backdrop of the
Great Depression (which the already-impoverished Musial family endured), race and integration, and
the tragedy that struck his hometown of Donora, Pennsylvania, and claimed many lives, including
ultimately his father's. The slew of never-before-published material and revealing anecdotes gained
through numerous exclusive interviews with former classmates, relatives, friends, teammates, and
contemporaries allow this book to shed fresh light on the legendary Musial while making the book a
must-read for all baseball fans.
Contributor Bio
Wayne Stewart was born and raised in Donora, Pennsylvania, the same town from which Stan Musial
hailed. He now lives in Lorain, Ohio, with his wife Nancy (Panich). They have two sons, Sean and
Scott, and one grandchild, Nathan. Stewart has written more than 500 sports articles for publications
such as Baseball Digest, USA Today Baseball Weekly, and Boys' Life. Stewart worked on Stan the
Man, his 25th book to date, from November 2006 to December 2009.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Detroit Tigers
Heart-Pounding, Jaw-Dropping, and Gut-Wrenching Moments from Detroit Tigers History
George Cantor, Willie Horton
Summary
9781600780523
Pub Date: 3/1/08
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Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that
are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Detroit Tigers
documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the
regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book
sparkles with Tigers highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and
infamous. Such moments include the impressive run to the World Series in 2006 and the clutch
hitting of Kirk Gibson in 1984, as well as the horrendous years when the Tigers were in the cellar of
their division and the particularly disastrous 2003 season. Whether providing fond memories, goose
bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
Contributor Bio
George Cantor is a retired sportswriter who has been a journalist for the Detroit Free Press and a
columnist for the Detroit News. He has written numerous books, including several on Detroit sports,
and teaches sportswriting at Oakland University. He lives in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Willie Horton
is a retired professional leftfielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball, who primarily
played with the Detroit Tigers. He made the American League All-Star team four times and won the
World Series. In 2000, his number was retired in Comerica Park, where there is also a statue of him,
and in 2004 the State of Michigan created “Willie Horton Day” to honor him on October 18, his
birthday. He now works as a special assistant with the Tigers. He lives in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
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The Greatest Wins!
Dave Wright
Summary
Imagining a year in which the Minnesota Twins never lose a single game, this idealistic resource
envisions the impossible: a blemish-free Twins season. Evocative photos, original quotes, thorough
Contributor Bio
9781600783265
Pub Date: 3/1/10
$16.95
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Dave Wright is a sportswriter who has covered pro and college sports for the Associated Press and
UPI. He works as a public address announcer for about 100 high school and college games each
year. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Reflections on 60 Years in the Game
Ralph Kiner, Danny Peary, Tom Seaver
Summary
Most fans know Ralph Kiner as the New York Mets' long-tenured color commentator, but as a player
he was one of the most feared hitters in the game; this autobiography allows Kiner to reveal his life
story and to share his learned opinion about many topics affecting the game today.
Contributor Bio
9781572438255
Pub Date: 4/1/06
$16.95
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Ralph Kiner is a former Major League Baseball player and has been the New York Mets broadcaster
since the team’s inception. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975. Danny Peary has
written and edited 18 books on sports and film. He is the writer and researcher for the Tim McCarver
Show and the New York correspondent for the Australian magazine, FilmInk. He lives in New York City
and Sag Harbor, New York. Tom Sever is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who was elected into
the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992.
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I Told You I Wasn't Perfect
Denny McLain, Eli Zaret
Summary
9781572439573
Pub Date: 4/1/07
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From being the only 30-game winner in more than 70 years to having the Gambino crime family
order a hit for your murder, Denny McLain has surely seen it all: RICO charges from the U.S.
government to touring the country as a popular musician playing on national TV and the Las Vegas
strip before becoming a close jail-house friend to John Gotti Jr. I Told You I Wasn’t Perfect allows the
former All-Star pitcher to share his cautionary tale with generations of baseball. In 1968, McLain set
the baseball world on fire by being the first pitcher to win at least 30 games since Dizzy Dean 34
years earlier. But just two years later he was banned from the game for half a season, traded away
to the laughing-stock Washington Senators where he entered into a never-ending battle with
baseball icon Ted Williams. By 1972, he was a retired star, hustling games of golf. Throughout the
1980s and 1990s he was in and out of prison for charges including racketeering, loan-sharking,
extortion, cocaine possession, and fraud before being included in wide-sweeping RICO charges that
tried to connect him to Gotti...
Contributor Bio
Denny McLain is a former American professional baseball player, and the last major league pitcher
to win 30 or more games during a season—a feat accomplished by only 13 players in the 20th
century. Eli Zaret is a longtime sportscaster in Detroit and the author of Blue Collar Blueprint: How the
Pistons Constructed Their Championship Formula and The Last of the Great Tigers: Untold Stories from an
Amazing Season.
Angels Essential
Steven Travers, Ross Newhan
Summary
A one-stop record containing everything Angels fans want to know about their favorite baseball team,
photos.
Contributor Bio
9781572439436
Pub Date: 4/1/07
$19.95
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Steven Travers is a sports historian and sportswriter who is the bestselling author of numerous
books—including One Night, Two Teams and Barry Bonds—and has also written for StreetZebra
magazine, the San Francisco Examiner, and the Los Angeles Times. He is a former professional
baseball player with Major League Baseball teams the St. Louis Cardinals and the Oakland Athletics.
He lives in San Anselmo, California. Ross Newhan is a former columnist for the Long Beach PressTelegram and the Los Angeles Times and a recipient of an Associated Press Sports Editors Award and a
J. G. Taylor Spink Award, given by the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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100 Things Twins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Alex Halsted
Summary
With 50 years of Twins history, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts
every Minnesota fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player
nicknames, memorable moments, singular achievements, and signature calls. This guide to all
things Twins covers Cretin-Derham Hall, the origin of Homer Hanky, and memorabilia collecting tips
from Clyde "the Collector" Doepner.
Contributor Bio
Alex Halsted has written for publications including Gameday Magazine and Twins Magazine. He first
started writing at Twins-Territory.com.
9781600785542
Pub Date: 3/1/11
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Game Day: Yankees Baseball
The Greatest Games, Players, Managers and Teams in the Glorious Tradition of Yankees Baseball
Athlon Sports, Yogi Berra
Summary
9781572438354
Pub Date: 4/1/06
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Whether rediscovering the best team moments, or initiating into the histories and traditions of
Yankees fandom, this book about the New York Yankees is both a useful resource and cherishable
memorabilia. Packed with anecdotes of past and current players, explanations about the beginnings
of rivalries and traditions, detailed histories about the greatest players and moments in the
franchise’s history, lists of the greatest teams ever and year-by-year statistics, this collectible book is
the primary source for anyone eager to be an expert regarding anything about the Yankees. The
book captures the essence of the pride of every true Yankees fan: pinstripes, “the house that Ruth
built,” Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak, “the straw that stirs the drink,” Billy Martin hired and
fired (five times), Derek Jeter, the Subway Series, the Iron Horse, and Don Larsen’s perfect game in
the 1956 World Series.
Contributor Bio
Athlon Sports is a publisher of preseason, single-title sports annuals, covering professional and
college athletics and distributed throughout North America and Europe. Founded in 1967, they are
now the largest sports magazine in the U.S., and have won Publisher of the Year, Magazine of the
Year, and an Emmy Award. They are based primarily in Nashville, Tennessee. Yogi Berra is a
National Baseball Hall of Famer and a former catcher, outfielder, and manager of Major League
Baseball. He was named an all-star player 15 times, won the American League MVP three times,
played in 14 World Series games, and holds numerous World Series records including hitting the first
pinch hit home run in World Series history. As a manager his teams won pennants in both the
American and National Leagues during his career with the New York Mets and the New York Yankees.
He lives in Montclair, New Jersey.
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The Greatest Wins!
Mark Cofman, Tony Massaroti
Summary
Imagining a year in which the Boston Red Sox never lose a single game, this idealistic resource
envisions the impossible: a blemish-free Red Sox season. Evocative photos, original quotes,
thorough research, and engaging prose and analysis add another dimension.
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Mark Cofman is a 30-year newspaper veteran, a freelance writer, and an adjunct professor at Endicott
College in Beverly, Massachusetts. He formerly worked for the Fitchburg Sentinel and the Marlboro
Enterprise, was a beat writer and editor for the Boston Herald, and served as editor of the Boston
Globe's weekly sports publication, OT. He lives in Hull, Massachusetts. Tony Massarotti is a
sportswriter for the Boston Globe and cohosts a sports talk radio show on WBZ-FM. He formerly
covered the Boston Red Sox for the Boston Herald. He is the recipient of the 2001 National
Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association's Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year award.
Baseball Training
The Pros' Guide to Becoming Bigger, Faster, Stronger
Summary
9781600783661
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Having spent the past four years recording hundreds of training sessions by some of Major League
Baseball’s best athletes, the editors of STACK have built a library of grueling workouts, training
secrets, and nutritional tips used by America's professional diamond greats. This book gives an
inside look at the best workouts, together with instructions and advice from 10 of pro baseball's
most prolific and well-conditioned players and their coaches. The pros' training methods are
compiled into detailed workout programs, with step-by-step exercise descriptions, that will improve
on-field performance in the safest and most effective ways possible. Reader’s will read of actual
workouts performed by numerous high-profile MLB players, including David Wright, Derek Lee, Dustin
Pedroia, Johan Santana, Jimmy Rollins, Carl Crawford, Justin Morneau, Justin Verlander, and more.
The workouts in Baseball Training: The Pros' Guide to Becoming Bigger, Faster, Stronger provide direction
on how to improve speed, strength, power, agility, flexibility, and conditioning. Readers will also be
inspired by e...
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STACK Media one of the nation's leading producers and distributors of performance, training, and
lifestyle content for active sports participants.
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Pouring Six Beers at a Time
And Other Stories from a Lifetime in Baseball
Bill Giles, Doug Myers, Jayson Stark
Summary
9781600782565
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A hilarious, fascinating, and revealing view of the national pastime from the 1930's to the present,
Pouring Six Beers at a Time offers a treasure trove of stories by a man once dubbed the P. T. Barnum
of Major League Baseball, current Philadelphia Phillies Chairman Bill Giles. His 70 plus years of
behind-the-scenes stories are an invaluable treat that no baseball fan will want to miss. From sound
effects man for the radio broadcasts of the Cincinnati Reds as a teenager to owner of the
Philadelphia Phillies, Bill Giles has been involved in virtually every aspect of the game of baseball.
Highlights from his fascinating life include taking overnight train rides with the Reds as a young boy,
witnessing the birth of indoor baseball in Houston, bringing the marketing of baseball into the
modern era—helping to establish traditions and promotions that are now standard, and signing
some of the greatest players in modern history with names such as Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton, Joe
Morgan, and Curt Schilling.
Contributor Bio
Bill Giles is the former business manager of the Nashville Vols minor League baseball team before
moving on to be publicist and marketing director of the Houston Colt .45s and the Astrodome for ten
years. In late 1969 he joined the Philadelphia Phillies becoming director of Business operations. In
1981 he put a group together to purchase the Phillies and became CEO until late 1997 when he
semi-retired and became chairman of the Phillies. He is still a part owner of the Phillies and
Chairman. Giles is the son of former National League president Warren Giles. Doug Myers is the
author of several baseball books, including Essential Cubs and Louisville Slugger Complete Book of
Pitching.
Sleeper Cars and Flannel Uniforms
A Lifetime of Memories from Striking Out the Babe to Teeing It up with the President
Elden Auker, Tom Keegan
Summary
Sleeper Cars and Flannel Uniforms brings baseball legends to life through the eyes of Elden Auker, a
submarine-style pitcher in the American League from 1933-1942.
Contributor Bio
Elden Auker and his wife Mildred make their home in Vero Beach, Fl. An All-Big Six selection for
Kansas State in football, basketball and baseball, Auker won 130 games in 10 major league
seasons (1933-42) and pitched in the World Series for the Detroit Tigers in 1934 and 1935.
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The Wit and Wisdom of Ozzie Guillen
Kenny Williams, Ozzie Guillen
Summary
Candid, controversial, and usually laced with humor, Ozzie Guillen's frank assessments of both
friends and foes, as well as his steadfast willingness to explain his decision-making process
regarding game strategy, makes him one of the game's most popular figures, and this intimate
account brings readers inside the manager's office, sharing with them thoughts, dreams, quips, and
quotes from one of the most active minds—and mouths—in today's game. The book shows why he
has been the go-to guy in the clubhouse for reporters seeking just the right quote to enliven their
stories, whether as a longtime player for the Chicago White Sox or as the team's World Series–
winning manager.
9781572438675
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Kenny Williams is a former MLB outfielder and the general manager of the Chicago White Sox.
Ozzie Guillen is a former MLB player and the manager of the Chicago White Sox.
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The Stark Truth
The Most Overrated and Underrated Players in Baseball History
Jayson Stark
Summary
Every baseball fan knows New York Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter is a great all-around player. But
how about Alex Rodriguez, Jeter's teammate, former American League MVP, and probable future Hall
of Famer? Many would argue he's even better than Jeter. And what about Jeter's seemingly
unassailable status as one of the greatest Yankees of all time? Such discussions highlight one of the
great joys of being a baseball fan: arguing over who's really great and who falls just short, who
doesn't get the respect he deserves and who gets too much. In other words, who's overrated and
who's underrated.
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Contributor Bio
Jayson Stark covers baseball for ESPN and ESPN.com. Before he joined ESPN.com as senior writer in
2000, he worked at the Philadelphia Inquirer for 21 years, where he reported on the Phillies and
served as a national baseball writer and columnist. He was also a columnist for Baseball America for
more than two decades. This is his first book. However, his writing has appeared in Chicken Soup for
the Baseball Soul, The Phillies Reader, and Worst to First: The Story of the 1993 Phillies. He lives in
suburban Philadelphia with his wife, Lisa, and three children, Steven, Jessica, and Hali.
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Albert Pujols
Simply the Best
Rob Rains, John Rooney
Summary
Every fan old enough to punch out the space next to his name on the All-Star ballot can tell you that
Albert Pujols is a one in a generation hitter and the only player in baseball history to hit .300, hit 30
or more home runs and drive in 100 or more runs in his first eight seasons in the majors. Albert
Pujols: Simply the Best offers a compelling portrait of this superstar's life and prolific career.
Contributor Bio
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Rob Rains has been writing about sports for more than 25 years. He is the author or coauthor of 25
books and is a lifetime member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the Baseball Writers
Association of America. He formerly worked for United Press International, the St. Louis Globe-Democrat
and USA Today Baseball. Now a freelance writer, Rains also is an adjunct professor in the school of
communications at Webster University. He lives in St. Louis. John Rooney is the radio broadcaster for
the St. Louis Cardinals and has been a professional broadcaster for more than 30 year.
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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Philadelphia Phillies
Heart-Pounding, Jaw-Dropping, and Gut-Wrenching Moments from Philadelphia Phillies History
Todd Zolecki, Scott Franzke
Summary
9781600781643
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the Ugly
are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Philadelphia
Phillies documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also
unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion,
this book sparkles with Phillies highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the
famous and infamous. Such moments include the rapturous season of the “Whiz Kids” and the
magical 2008 run to the World Series, as well as the lows of the historically inept Phillies of the
1930s and the equally historic collapse of 1964. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or
laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
Contributor Bio
Todd Zolecki writes for MLB.com and is formerly a writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, with a focus on
Phillies coverage with both. Scott Franzke is a play-by-play broadcaster for the Philadelphia Phillies.
He has been a broadcast host with the Texas Rangers and Kane County Cougars. He also covered
the 2000 Olympics for Sporting News Radio. They both live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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"Then Ozzie Said to Harold. . ."
The Best Chicago White Sox Stories Ever Told
Lew Freedman, Billy Pierce
Summary
Written for every sports fan who follows the Chicago White Sox, this account goes behind the scenes
to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makers—all while eavesdropping
on their personal conversations. From the locker room to the field, the book includes stories about
Carlton Fisk, Bo Jackson, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Billy Pierce, and Frank Thomas, among others,
allowing readers to relive the highlights and the celebrations.
Contributor Bio
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Lew Freedman is a Chicago-based sportswriter and an award-winning journalist
the Chicago Tribune, the Anchorage Daily News, and the Philadelphia Inquirer. He is
books, including Cubs Essential and White Sox Essential. He lives in Bolingbrook,
a former MLB pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, a World Series champion, and
who has worked for
the author of 28
Illinois. Billy Pierce is
a seven-time All-Star.
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Cubs Essential
Lew Freedman
Summary
A one-stop record containing everything Cubs fans want to know about their favorite baseball team,
photos.
Contributor Bio
Lew Freedman is a Chicago-based sportswriter and an award-winning journalist who has worked for
the Chicago Tribune, the Anchorage Daily News, and the Philadelphia Inquirer. He is the author of 28
books, including Cubs Essential and White Sox Essential. He lives in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
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Tigers Confidential
The Untold Inside Story of the 2008 Season
Andy Van Slyke, Jim Hawkins
Summary
9781600781681
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Former MLB All-Star and Gold Glove winner Andy Van Slyke, now the first-base coach of the Detroit
Tigers, takes you into the dugout, the clubhouse, and onto the field throughout the 2008 season to
give you a rare inside look at the most highly anticipated season in the Tigers' storied 108-year
history-day by day, game by game, as it actually unfolded. The book combines Van Slyke's
insightful, introspective, sometimes humorous diary from the dugout and the playing field with
veteran baseball writer Jim Hawkins' view from the press box in real time as the games actually
occurred. Each entry is made without the benefit of hindsight, not knowing what the next game or the
next day would bring. Stand beside Van Slyke in the first-base coach's box and sit beside him in the
dugout to feel the emotions rise and fall with each win and each loss, as the Detroit Tigers,
preseason favorites to win the 2008 American League pennant with their franchise-record $139
million payroll, deal with the daily grind of the 162-game season.
Contributor Bio
Andy Van Slyke is the Detroit Tigers' first base, outfield and base running coach. During his playing
days, primarily with the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates, Andy, a first-round draft pick in
1979, was a three-time All-Star and winner of five Gold Gloves for defensive excellence and two
Silver Slugger Awards as the top offensive outfielder in the National League. He twice finished fourth
in National League MVP balloting. Jim Hawkins is the baseball writer and columnist for the Oakland
(Mich.) Press. He began covering the Tigers as a 25-year-old rookie reporter in 1970. He returned to
the beat in 2006 when the team's games suddenly became meaningful again. This is his sixth book,
his fourth on the Tigers, including biographies of former Tiger stars Mark Fidrych (Go, Bird, Go) and
Ron LeFlore (Breakout) and The Detroit Tigers Encyclopedia.
Fireman
The Evolution of the Closer in Baseball
Fran Zimniuch, Lee Smith
Summary
9781600783128
Pub Date: 2/1/10
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Revealing how the pitching roles in baseball have been redefined over the years, this book uses
statistics, trend analysis, and interviews with front office personnel, managers, coaches, and pitchers
past and present, to discuss the changing nature of the bullpen and how the current, specialized role
of the closer came into being. Goose Gossage, Dennis Eckersley, Fergie Jenkins and All-Star closer
Lee Smith all share their insights and own experiences as pitchers and why they were instrumental in
helping to change the role of relievers during their careers. Fireman provides a true understanding of
how relief pitching got to where it is today and how the closers role has been able to reshape
America’s pastime. Baseball fans from every generation will not want to be with out this book.
Contributor Bio
Fran Zimniuch is an award-winning sports journalist, columnist, and author who has written for
various newspapers and magazines for more than 25 years. He is the author of seven other books,
including Ph-ANTASTIC! The 2008 World Champion Philadelphia Phillies. He lives in southern New Jersey.
Lee Smith is a former Major League closer who was one of the most dominate players of his time.
He retired with 478 saves, which is currently third all-time.
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The Best!
Yankees Bring the World Series Title Back Home
Summary
9781600783852
Pub Date: 11/1/09
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After nearly a decade, the universe righted itself when the New York Yankees won their 27th World
Series. Documenting a season that began with both controversy—over Alex Rodriguez's admission of
past steroid use—and celebration—with the opening of the new Yankee Stadium—and ended with
sheer jubilation as New York defeated the Phillies for a hard-earned World Series title, this book
captures the essence of Yankee spirit. Stunning photos and insightful commentary—courtesy of the
talented photographers and writers at the New York Post—bring all of 2009's top moments back to
life. This collector's edition is a must-have championship keepsake for every fan of the Bronx
Bombers.
Contributor Bio
The New York Post is one of the oldest daily newspapers published in the United States.
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Tony La Russa
Man on a Mission
Rob Rains, Joe Buck
Summary
9781600785573
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Players and fans love him or hate him, so it's surprising that people know very little about St. Louis
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa's life; this biography goes behind the scenes of one of the most
iconic figures in baseball today to show the influences behind his intensity and uncompromising
focus, why winning every game possible is important to him, and why he often puts the game ahead
of his private and personal life. Including interviews with past and current players, managers,
executives, and even La Russa himself and intensive research from newspapers, magazines, and
other archive material, the book reconstructs La Russa's life from his days as a young boy growing
up in Tampa, where he spoke Spanish before he learned English, to his standing as the thirdwinningest manager in baseball history.
Contributor Bio
Rob Rains is a freelance writer, an adjunct professor in the school of communications at Webster
University, and a former writer for United Press International, the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, and USA
Today Baseball Weekly. He is the author or coauthor of 25 books and is a lifetime member of the
National Baseball Hall of Fame and the Baseball Writers Association of America. He lives in St. Louis,
Missouri. Joe Buck is a play-by-play sportscaster for Fox who has won numerous Sports Emmy
Awards.
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Red Sox Essential
Jim Prime
Summary
A one-stop record containing everything Red Sox fans want to know about their favorite baseball
team, this resource is packed with anecdotes, history, explanations of traditions, statistics, trivia, and
photos.
Contributor Bio
Jim Prime is the coauthor of several books on the Boston Red Sox, including Fenway Saved, Tales
from the Red Sox Dugout, More Tales from the Red Sox Dugout, Ted Williams: A Tribute, Ted Williams' Hit
List, and Ted Williams: The Pursuit of Perfection. He lives in Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia.
9781572438187
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Living the Dream
An Inside Account of the 2008 Cubs Season
Jim McArdle, Ron Santo, Len Kasper
Summary
9781600781582
Pub Date: 3/1/09
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Legendary broadcaster Jack Brickhouse once said "any team can have a bad century." He was joking,
of course, but the Chicago Cubs franchise, whose games he worked for decades, entered 2008 on
the brink of making his words come painfully true. A number of expansion teams in the four major
sports never have won a World Series, Super Bowl, Stanley Cup, or NBA title in their brief histories.
But no team ever has gone 100 years without winning a championship. Following the Cubs' quest to
avert that infamous distinction is the backdrop for Living the Dream, which, for author Jim McArdle, it
truly was. McArdle, a former Cubs employee as editor of the official team magazine Vine Line, quit
his job to devote himself completely to the 2008 Cubs' season. Thanks to clubhouse access
generously offered by the team and an apartment located just beyond Wrigley's left-field fence,
McArdle was uniquely positioned to compile this fascinating story.
Contributor Bio
Jim McArdle is a Chicago-area native who graduated from Columbia College in the South Loop and
began a career in sports journalism in 1987. Following nine years covering community sports for
suburban weekly newspaper chains, he joined the Chicago Cubs' publications department in 1996.
Ascending to manager of the department in 2000, he helped make Vine Line, the ballclub's monthly
magazine, one of the most respected publications in professional sports and covered the team's
playoff runs in 1998, 2003, and 2007. In early 2008, he left his job with the Cubs and spent the
baseball season writing this memoir.
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For the Love of the Cubs
(4th Edition)
An A-to-Z Primer for Cubs Fans of All Ages
Frederick C. Klein, Mark Anderson, Pat Hughes
Summary
9781600780851
Pub Date: 5/1/08
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Expressing the passion felt for the Cubs using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes,
colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the Chicago team explores the sports
obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of
some of the most famous characters in the baseball team's long history, including Ernie Banks and
Sammy Sosa.
Contributor Bio
He lives in Chicago. Pat Hughes is the play-by-play broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs on WGN Radio.
Fergie
My Life from the Cubs to Cooperstown
Fergie Jenkins, Lew Freedman, Billy Williams
Summary
9781600781711
Pub Date: 3/1/09
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Jenkins' life story—from Chatham, Ontario, to Cooperstown—is compelling, and Fergie tells it himself
in his own unique and inimitable style. A tremendous all-around athlete who has always been proud
of his roots and representing his country during a lifetime in the game, Jenkins established a
reputation as one of the greatest pitchers of not only his era but of all time. A strikeout king who
whiffed more than 3,000 batters, Jenkins earned the trust of his managers as a pitcher who
completed what he started. This is the story of a man who refused to be leveled by sadness and
disappointments away from the playing field. It is also the story of behind-the-scenes good humor
in clubhouses and what takes place on baseball teams as they live and play together for months at
a time, as only Fergie can tell it.
Contributor Bio
Fergie Jenkins is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who was w three-time All Star and the 1971
National League Cy Young Award winner. He was elected into the MLB Hall of Fame in 1991. Lew
Freedman is the author of 35 books. A former sportswriter for the Chicago Tribune, Anchorage Daily
News, and Philadelphia Inquirer, Freedman has won more than 250 journalism awards. He lives in the
Chicago area. Billy Williams is a former Major League Baseball player and teammate of Fergie
Jenkins.
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Sox and the City
A Fan's Love Affair with the White Sox from the Heartbreak of '67 to the Wizards of Oz
Richard Roeper
Summary
Over the last 40 years, Richard Roeper has attended White Sox games, watching as his team
established a losing streak that was almost unparalleled in Major League Baseball history. In this
account of what it was like to grow up a White Sox fan in a Cubs nation, Roeper covers the recent
history of the organization, from the heartbreak of 1967 and the South-Side Hit Men to the disco
demolition and the magical 2005 season when they became world champions. Encapsulating what it
means to be a baseball fan, root for the same sorry team no matter what, and find vindication, this
history of the White Sox is flavored with trivia; anecdotes about players, owners, and broadcasters;
plus Roeper’s own humorous and personal reminiscences.
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Richard Roeper is the author of Hollywood Urban Legends, Schlock Value, Ten Sure Signs a Movie
Character Is Doomed, and Urban Legends. He is a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times and a
cohost of Ebert & Roeper. He lives in Chicago.
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Matthew Silverman
Summary
and facts every Mets fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player
nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to
all things New York Mets covers Robin Ventura's 1999 Grand-Slam single, the 1969 shoe polish
incident, and the history behind the names and numbers on the left-field wall.
Contributor Bio
9781600780738
Pub Date: 3/1/08
$19.95
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Baseball: The Biographical Encyclopedia, and the coeditor of Meet the Meets and Total Mets. He also
worked as the associated editor of The 2008 ESPN Baseball Encyclopedia and the managing editor of
The 2007 ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia, Total Football, and Total Baseball. He lives in High Falls, New
York.
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Few and Chosen Dodgers
Defining Dodgers Greatness Across the Eras
Duke Snider, Phil Pepe, Don Zimmer
Summary
9781572438057
Pub Date: 4/1/06
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Duke Snider, former Dodgers great and Hall of Famer who played on both coasts, selects the top five
players at each position and the top five Dodgers managers in this exciting compilation. Evoking
cherished memories of one of the richest histories in sports and spotlighting the luminescent talent
that has worn Dodgers blue, the book includes profiles of Zach Wheat, Burleigh Grimes, Jackie
Robinson, Sandy Koufax, Gil Hodges, Steve Garvey, and Fernando Valenzuela.
Contributor Bio
Duke Snider is a former MLB center fielder who played for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers. He
is a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Phil Pepe is the author of more than 40 books
on sports, including collaborations with Yankees legends Mickey Mantle, Billy Martin, and Whitey
Ford. He is a former Yankees beat writer for the New York Daily News and a former president of the
Baseball Writers Association of America. Don Zimmer is a former MLB infielder, manager, and coach.
He made his MLB playing debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1954.
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Curveball
The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone the First Woman to Play Professional Baseball in the Negro
League
Martha Ackmann
Summary
9781556527968
Pub Date: 6/1/10
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From the time she was a girl growing up in the shadow of Lexington Park in Saint Paul, Minnesota,
Toni Stone knew she wanted to play professional baseball. There was only one problem--every card
was stacked against her. Curveball tells the inspiring story of baseball’s “female Jackie Robinson,” a
woman whose ambition, courage, and raw talent propelled her from ragtag teams barnstorming
across the Dakotas to playing in front of large crowds at Yankee Stadium. Toni Stone was the first
woman to play professional baseball on men’s teams. After Robinson integrated the major leagues
and other black players slowly began to follow, Stone seized an unprecedented opportunity to play
professional baseball in the Negro League. She replaced Hank Aaron as the star infielder for the
Indianapolis Clowns and later signed with the legendary Kansas City Monarchs. Playing alongside
some of the premier athletes of all time including Ernie Banks, Willie Mays, Buck O’Neil, and Satchel
Paige, Toni let her talent speak for itself. Curveball chronicles Toni Stone’s remarkable career facing
down not only fast...
Contributor Bio
Martha Ackmann is a journalist and the author of the award-winning The Mercury 13: The True Story of
Thirteen Women and the Dream of Space Flight. Her sports commentary has appeared in the New York
Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, and on National Public Radio's Only a Game. She has held
fellowships and grants from the Guggenheim Foundation, the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study
at Harvard University, and the Society for American Baseball Research. She teaches in the gender
studies department at Mount Holyoke College.
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Padres Essential
Bill Center, Tony Gwynn
Summary
A one-stop record containing everything Padres fans want to know about their favorite baseball
photos.
Contributor Bio
9781572439566
Pub Date: 4/1/07
$19.95
Hardcover
Bill Center covers the Padres for the San Diego Union-Tribune and is a back-up beat writer and a
former national president of the Baseball Writers Association of America. He is the author of
America's Cup '95, Ford Taurus in NASCAR, NASCAR 50 Greatest Drivers, NASCAR: The Thunder of America,
and Ultimate Stock Car. He lives in San Diego. Tony Gwynn is a former right fielder for the San Diego
Padres.
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Total White Sox
(3rd Edition)
The Definitive Encyclopedia of the Chicago White Sox
Richard C. Lindberg, Mark Fletcher, Ken "Hawk" Har...
Summary
9781600784040
Pub Date: 4/1/11
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The third edition of the bestselling definitive, comprehensive history of the beloved Chicago ballclub
moves the story forward from the champagne-soaked celebrations following the 2005 World Series
championship through the 2010 season. Revised and updated, it features dozens of new and rarely
seen photographs, more than 200 player biographies, year-by-year coverage from 1900 through
2010, front office profiles, complete postseason wrap-ups, great moments in team history, and a
richly detailed statistics section. A treasure trove of little-known facts, oddities, and trivia, plus
behind-the-scenes stories of Ozzie Guillen, Kenny Williams, and the entire South Side clan add to
the colorful and occasionally outrageous history of the Chicago White Sox.
Contributor Bio
Richard C. Lindberg is an author, a journalist, and a research historian who has written and published
more than 15 books dealing with aspects of Chicago city history, politics, criminal justice, sports, and
ethnicity. A lifelong fan of the Chicago White Sox, Lindberg parlayed his research skills and
enthusiasm for the ballclub into four published volumes of history and a significant role as the
official team historian. He is a former president of the Society of Midland Authors and of the Illinois
Academy of Criminology. Mark Fletcher is a photographer and a fan of the White Sox. Ken "Hawk"
Harrelson is a former MLB All-Star first baseman and outfielder and a television broadcast announcer
for the White Sox.
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The Little Red (Sox) Book
A Revisionist Red Sox History
Bill "Spaceman" Lee, Jim Prime, Jim Bunning
Summary
Inspired by Chairman Mao's infamous Little Red Book, “Spaceman” Bill Lee offers an off-the-wall
revisionist history of baseball's most colorful franchise, the Boston Red Sox. In addition to rewriting
Red Sox history, Lee offers up his unique views on today's and yesteryear's game. With this hilarious
take on Red Sox history, the Spaceman proves he's the true MVP in helping the Red Sox win the
2004 World Series and lift the Curse of the Bambino.
Contributor Bio
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Bill "Spaceman" Lee pitched in the Major Leagues for 14 years, 10 of which were with the Boston Red
Sox. The California native amassed a career record of 119–90 including three consecutive 17-win
seasons with the Red Sox. He earned the nickname “Spaceman” for his nonconformist attitudes, his
outrageous comments, and for his enjoyment of recreational drugs. He lives in Craftsbury, Vermont.
Jim Prime is the coauthor of several previous books on the Boston Red Sox, including Fenway Saved;
Tales from the Red Sox Dugout; More Tales from the Red Sox Dugout; Ted Williams: A Tribute; Ted
Williams' Hit List; and Ted Williams: The Pursuit of Perfection. He lives in Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia.
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Red Sox Fans Are from Mars, Yankees Fans Are from Uranus
Why Red Sox Fans Are Smarter, Funnier, and Better Looking (In Language Even Yankee Fans Can
Understand)
Andy Wasif
Summary
A tongue-in-cheek look at the complicated love-hate relationship between Red Sox and Yankees
fans, how and why it developed, what accounts for the animosity and the grudging respect, and why
it and continues to dominate the baseball landscape, this book provides the only well-constructed
tutorial on how both tribes can peaceably coexist. With only around 200 miles of terra firma dividing
the two capitals of the "Empire" and the "Nation," Wasif attempts to bring peace to the Northeast
through understanding. The humorous book also has key terms, charts, testimonials, quizzes, and
even drawings that will save fans from emotional distress and time-consuming arguments.
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Andy Wasif is a lifelong Red Sox fan, a sports journalist, and stand-up comedian. He is the author
of How to Talk to a Yankee Fan and Red Sox University.
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The Inner Sanctum
Mastering the Act of Pitching
Dr. John Bagonzi, Lou Pavlovich, Franco Godoy
Summary
A follow-up to The Act of Pitching, this guide serves as an expansive to help pitchers achieve their
next level or seeking to improve their pitching knowledge for coaches. The manual provides
advanced how-to pitching techniques for Little Leaguers through aspiring professionals, with in-depth
information on subjects including the fastball, breaking pitches, mechanics, mental aspects of the
game, resistance training, nutrition, drills, and the physics and anatomy of pitching. Accompanying
the extensive pitching advice are more than 400 photos of pitching sequences and grips designed to
enhance activity on pitches, as well as a special glossary of 112 pitch-grip photos.
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Contributor Bio
Dr. John Bagonzi is an accomplished college pitcher who developed his playing and teaching skills
while associated with the Boston Red Sox organization. He is the author of The Act of Pitching and has
been a coach for more than 40 years. He lives in Woodsville, New Hampshire.
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Few and Chosen Mets
Defining Mets Greatness Across the Eras
Rusty Staub, Phil Pepe, Keith Hernandez
Summary
Rusty Staub, a former Met with an up-close and personal view of many of the team's strongest
players, recalls every year of the Met's history and selects the all-time greatest players in this
account. Featured players and managers include Gary Carter, Mike Piazza, Bud Harrelson, Jose
Reyes, Tom Seaver, Dwight Gooden, Gil Hodges, and Davey Johnson.
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Rusty Staub is a former player for the New York Mets, a club ambassador for the team, the founder
and chairman of the board of the New York Police and Fire Widows and Children's Benefit Fun
Foundation, Inc., and the president of the Rusty Staub Foundation. He is also a gourmet chef, a
restaurateur, and a philanthropist. Phil Pepe is the author of more than 40 books on sports,
including collaborations with Yankees legends Mickey Mantle, Billy Martin, and Whitey Ford. He is a
former Yankees beat writer for the New York Daily News and a former president of the Baseball
Writers Association of America. Keith Hernandez is a former first baseman for the New York Mets and
a baseball analyst for the team on SportsNet New York and WPIX broadcasts.
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Diamondbacks Essential
Steven Travers, Andy Dorf
Summary
A one-stop record containing everything Diamondback fans want to know about their favorite
baseball team, this resource is packed with anecdotes, history, explanations of traditions, statistics,
trivia, and photos.
Contributor Bio
9781572439443
Pub Date: 4/1/07
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He lives in San Anselmo, California. Andy Dorf is the host of Dorf on Sports on KFNX 1100 in
Phoenix, Arizona.
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Brewers Essential
Tom Haudricourt, Gorman Thomas
Summary
A one-stop record containing everything Brewers fans want to know about their favorite baseball
photos. Hours of entertainment include insider stories, player biographies, greatest moments,
biggest disappointments, memorable personalities, and top-10 lists.
Contributor Bio
9781572439474
Pub Date: 3/1/08
$19.95
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Tom Haudricourt is a sportswriter who covers the Milwaukee Brewers and Major League Baseball for
the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He is the author of Where Have You Gone, ’82 Brewers?. Gorman Thomas
is a former center fielder for the Milwaukee Brewers.
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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Cincinnati Reds
Heart-Pounding, Jaw-Dropping, and Gut-Wrenching Moments from Cincinnati Reds History
Mike Shannon, Dusty Baker
Summary
9781600780776
Pub Date: 5/1/08
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are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Cincinnati
Reds documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also
this book sparkles with Reds highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the
famous and infamous. Such moments include “the Big Red Machine” going to the World Series in
1975 and the opening of the Great American Ball Park, as well as the disastrous 1982 season and
the infamous Pete Rose gambling scandal. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or
laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
Contributor Bio
Mike Shannon is the founder and editor-in-chief of Spitball: The Literary Baseball Magazine and the
author of more than a dozen baseball books, including Willie Mays, Everything Happens in Chillicothe,
and the bestselling Tales from the Dugout series. Dusty Baker is the manager of the Cincinnati Reds
in Major League Baseball. He is a retired professional outfielder, playing primarily with the Atlanta
Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has been honored with the National League Manager of the
Year Award and he led his team to the World Series as a manager for the San Francisco Giants. They
both live in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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The Act of Pitching
(5th Edition)
A Tutorial for All Levels by a Master Technician?Detailing Every Aspect of Pitching
John Bagonzi, Alex Levin
Summary
9780977825004
Pub Date: 5/1/06
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Coaches of youth players and big leaguers as well as individuals seeking to step up their game will
learn what it takes to become an accomplished pitcher in this updated manual. Following a
step-by-step approach, this handbook provides precise pitching instruction, state-of-the-art
conditioning and training programs utilized by today’s pitching technicians, and techniques for
mastering the mental aspects of the game. The lessons move through the basics and include an
expansive section on the finer details of pitching grips to more advanced aspects—the mechanics of
pitching a fastball, changing speeds to win, the use of relievers, how to pitch from strength, and how
to stop a homerun barrage—and advice on finding the right strategy for each pitcher.
Contributor Bio
Dr. John Bagonzi is an accomplished college pitcher who developed his playing and teaching skills
while associated with the Boston Red Sox organization. He has been a coach for more than 40 years.
He lives in Woodsville, New Hampshire. Alex Levin is a World Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee who
has been teaching children for more than 15 years. He lives in Conway, New Hampshire.
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Hank Greenberg
The Story of My Life
Hank Greenberg, Ira Berkow
Summary
9781892049230
Pub Date: 4/1/01
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This autobiography of Hank Greenberg tells of one of the most dynamic and inspiring stories in the
history of baseball. The son of Eastern European parents, he rose from the streets of New York to
rank among the greatest home-run hitters of the game, and became the first Jewish player to be
elected to the Hall of Fame. Along the way he challenged Babe Ruth's record of 60 home runs in a
season; led the Detroit Tigers to four pennants; fiercely stood up to anti-Semitic slurs, insults, and
assaults; and was one of the first major leaguers to enlist in the military at the outbreak of World
War II. Hank Greenberg's extraordinary life in baseball-playing with and against Babe Ruth, Lou
Gehrig, Ted Williams, Charlie Gehringer, Joe DiMaggio, Dizzy Dean, and Bob Feller—combined the
uncommon courage, dignity, strength and, to be sure, humor, in the face of formidable odds.
Contributor Bio
Hank Greenberg, nicknamed "Hammerin' Hank" and the "Hebrew Hammer," was an American
professional baseball player in the 1930s and 1940s. He was a five-time All-Star, was twice named
the American League's Most Valuable Player, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1956. Ira
Berkow is a Pulitzer Prize-winning sports writer, communist, and writer.
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Straight Talk from Wild Thing
Mitch Williams, Darrell Berger, John Kruk
Summary
9781600783067
Pub Date: 4/1/10
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When Mitch Williams threw the pitch that lost the 1993 World Series for the Philadelphia Phillies, no
one could have predicted that his reaction to the loss would win the hearts and minds of Phillies fans
across the nation. He stood at his locker for an hour after the game, answering every question, most
of which could be answered simply: "I threw a bad pitch." He didn't go into hiding, make excuses, or
believe that one loss was the end of the world. Phillies fans, notorious as the toughest in sports,
recognized a stand-up guy when they saw one and embraced him as one of their own. Though his
successful pitching career is behind him, Mitch is still standing up in Philadelphia and telling it like it
is. Straight Talk from Wild Thing is the story of his career, but more than that, it is inside baseball seen
from many perspectives: sitting on a 10-hour minor league bus ride, standing on a pitcher's mound,
and sitting in a clubhouse, a dugout, and a ranch in Texas, where a man who "retired" at age 32
struggled to figure out what to do next.
Contributor Bio
Mitch Williams is a former All-Star closer who is now a well-regarded baseball commentator in
Philadelphia and also with the new MLB Network. He lives in suburban Philadelphia with his wife and
five children. This is his first book.
Darrell Berger grew up outside Toledo, Ohio, and attended Vanderbilt University. He is a Unitarian
Universalist minister in Orange, New Jersey, and a tour guide at the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning
Center in Little Falls, New Jersey. He is the author, with former Yankees outfielder Roy White, of "Then
Roy Said to Mickey..." also published by Triumph Books.
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Armed & Dangerous
The Best Pitching Staff Ever Assembled
Fran Zimniuch
Summary
In Armed & Dangerous author Fran Zimniuch provides an in-depth look at the 2011 Phillies, including
in-depth features on pitching aces Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, and Roy Oswalt as well as
profiles of manager Charlie Manuel and other members of the 2011 Phillies. Featuring beautiful
color photography, Armed & Dangerous provides a first look at what could prove to be a historic team.
Contributor Bio
9781600786433
Pub Date: 3/1/11
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Fran Zimniuch is an award-winning sports journalist, columnist, and author who has written for
various newspapers and magazines for more than 25 years. He is the author of seven other books,
including Ph-ANTASTIC! The 2008 World Champion Philadelphia Phillies. He lives in southern New Jersey.
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Joe Mauer
From Hometown Hero to MVP
Summary
This special commemorative book celebrates the career of Minnesota's young baseball star through
entertaining stories—direct from the Star Tribune sports pages—and stunning color photography. Twins
fans love Joe Mauer—and with good reason: he has already won three AL batting titles, two Gold
Gloves, and the 2009 MVP Award, and he's proud to call St. Paul his hometown. This book is a
must-have keepsake that every Mauer fan is sure to treasure.
Contributor Bio
9781600785030
Pub Date: 4/1/10
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The Star Tribune is the largest newspaper in the state of Minnesota and is published seven days
each week in an edition for the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
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A Magical Season
Colorado's Incredible 2007 Championship Season
Summary
Relive the historic 2007 Major League Baseball season as the Colorado Rockies put together one of
the most amazing hot streaks in baseball history to reach their first World Series ever.
Contributor Bio
The Denver Post is a daily newspaper published in Denver, Colorado, since 1892.
9781600781124
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The Psycho 100
Baseball's Most Outrageous Moments
Steve "Psycho" Lyons, Burton Rocks
Summary
9781600781674
Pub Date: 4/1/09
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Steve "Psycho" Lyons uses his patented Psycho-Meter to break down the 100 most famous and
infamous moments in baseball history. And who better to chronicle baseball's history of outrageous
personalities, plays, and pranks, than Lyons, the man who dropped his pants at first base and
created perhaps the most outrageous moment of all time? Digging in and dusting off the annals of
baseball history, he has researched the craziest moments in baseball ever, ranging from the
hilarious to the ridiculous, from the incredible to the heroic, including Randy Johnson's unexpected
and unbelieveable exploding bird, Clemens v. Piazza—rounds 1 and 2, the infamous Disco
Demolition Night in Chicago, and the George Brett pine tar incident. From Babe Ruth's called
home-run shot to the Steve Bartman fiasco, from Pete Rose bowling over Ray Fosse to Joba
Chamberlain being attacked by insects, and from Pedro Martinez body slamming Don Zimmer to a
team turning a triple play without ever touching the ball, The Psycho 100 has it all.
Contributor Bio
Steve Lyons played Major League Baseball for nine years and is a three-time Emmy Award–winning
analyst. He is currently a broadcaster with the Los Angeles Dodgers after working at Fox Sports for 11
years, where he covered the World Series, hosted the interview show Rewind, and anchored FSN's
National Sports Report. He has also hosted radio shows based in Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles,
and is the author of PSYCHOanalysis. Burton Rocks is the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller
Me and My Dad: A Baseball Memoir, about Yankees great Paul O'Neill and his father. He has published
eight books and cowrote Billy Wagner's exclusive 2006 playoff column for the New York Post. He also
owns his own boutique sports agency, Burton Rocks LTD.
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The Ultimate Yankees Record Book
A Complete Guide to the Most Unusual, Unbelievable, and Unbreakable Records in Yankees History
David Fischer
Summary
9781600785207
Pub Date: 3/1/11
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Featuring every relevant team record, statistic, and award winner from the New York Yankees'
incredible past, this book includes a comprehensive collection of all-time leaders in every
conceivable category, from hits to strikeouts. From the team's 27 World Series titles and Roger
Maris's 61 home runs to Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak and eyewitness accounts of when
Babe Ruth famously called his shot, this reference captures the legends and lore of the Yankees.
More than a collection of statistics, this guide provides profiles of the men behind the records and
explores the context in which they were set while featuring stories which, in many cases, are even
more fascinating than the actual records. Historical game details and evocative photographs blend
with compelling statistics and the great players responsible for them to capture the rich history of this
storied and celebrated franchise.
Contributor Bio
David Fischer is the author of more than a dozen books on baseball, including 100 Things Yankees
Fans Should Know & Do, The Story of the New York Yankees, and A Yankee Stadium Scrapbook, as well as
biographies of Babe Ruth and Alex Rodriguez. A longtime magazine writer, he is also a senior
consultant for the Guinness Book of World Records. He lives in River Vale, New Jersey.
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Echoes of Cincinnati Reds Baseball
The Greatest Stories Ever Told
Mark Stallard
Summary
The passion for baseball in Cincinnati that's nearly unrivaled and the unequalled feel for the game
that only exists in the Queen City are captured in this record. Unearthing the greatest stories ever
written about one of the most storied teams in Major League Baseball history, the book brings back
to life the most memorable Reds moments and the people who lived them.
Contributor Bio
Triumph Books is a leader in quality and innovation in sports publishing. In 2000, Triumph Books
launched Triumph Books Entertainment, a specialty pop culture and current events imprint.
9781572439467
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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Chicago White Sox
Heart-Pounding, Jaw-Dropping, and Gut-Wrenching Moments from Chicago White Sox History
Mark Gonzales, Bill Melton
Summary
9781600782039
Pub Date: 3/1/09
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are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Chicago
White Sox documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also
this book sparkles with White Sox highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to
the famous and infamous. Such moments include the magical run to the 2005 World Series title, as
well as the notorious “Black Sox Scandal” that rocked the foundation of the sport. Whether providing
fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who
has been through it all.
Contributor Bio
Mark Gonzales is a seasoned sportswriter. His writing has appeared in such publications as the
Peninsula Times Tribune, the San Jose Mercury News, the Arizona Republic, Sports Illustrated, Baseball
America, and the Sporting News. He reports on the White Sox for the Chicago Tribune. Bill Melton is a
sports commentator for Chicago White Sox broadcasts on Comcast SportsNet and a former third
baseman in Major League Baseball, primarily playing with the Chicago White Sox. He was selected
for the all-star team in 1971 and lead the American League in homeruns during the same season.
They both live in Chicago.
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Red Sox Nation
An Unexpurgated History of the Boston Red Sox
Peter Golenbock
Summary
Five-time New York Times best-selling author Peter Golenbock brings forth the definitive oral history
of the Boston Red Sox. His focus is on the players, managers and owners who were the colorful
characters and legends that guided their legion of fans. This isn't some dusty, boring retelling of the
franchise's history; Golenbock goes back and forth from laying out the facts of a situation and then
allowing the key players in each anecdote to offer their personal reflection, opinion, or commentary.
Experience the entire history of the Red Sox, sit down with all the key people, and get the proper
perspective on the Red Sox's place in baseball history.
9781572437449
Pub Date: 4/1/05
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Peter Golenbock is a five-time New York Times bestselling author and is widely acknowledged as the
best oral historian in the literature of sport. Some of his best-known books include The Bronx Zoo,
which he wrote in 1979 with New York Yankees pitcher Sparky Lyle; BUMS: An Oral History of the
Brooklyn Dodgers (1984); Personal Fouls (1988), a look at corruption in college basketball; American
Zoom (1993), a history of NASCAR; and Wild, High and Tight (1994), his lurid biography of Yankees
manager Billy Martin. He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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White Sox Essential
Lew Freedman
Summary
A one-stop record containing everything White Sox fans want to know about their favorite baseball
photos.
Contributor Bio
Lew Freedman is a Chicago-based sportswriter and an award-winning journalist who has worked for
the Chicago Tribune, the Anchorage Daily News, and the Philadelphia Inquirer. He is the author of 28
books, including Cubs Essential and White Sox Essential. He lives in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
9781572439320
Pub Date: 4/1/07
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Summers in the Bronx
Attila the Hun and Other Yankee Stories
Ira Berkow
Summary
9781600783920
Pub Date: 11/1/09
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From George Steinbrenner's odd reliance on the book, The Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun to
the views of such memorable Yankee greats as Casey Stengel, Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, Mickey
Mantle, and more recent stars like Reggie Jackson, Mariano Rivera and Derek Jeter, Ira Berkow
takes the reader with him into the clubhouse and onto the field as he observes, interviews and
comments on the Bronx Bombers over his long and distinguished career writing and reporting on
them. Summers in the Bronx: Attila the Hun and Other Yankee Stories is a collection of Berkow's
rich, candid and nationally popular sports columns and feature stories for The New York Times and
other syndicated papers are devoted to the New York Yankees, arguably the most famous,
controversial, beloved and sometimes berated organization in the history of sports. Berkow's eye for
detail and for the unusual insight along with the comedy and drama revealed by his subjects
themselves bring to life a Who's Who of unforgettable Yankee personalities from the last half
century.
Contributor Bio
Ira Berkow was a sports columnist and feature writer for the New York Times for more than 25 years.
He shared the Pulitzer Prize for national reporting in 2001 and was a finalist for the Pulitzer for
commentary in 1988. He also was a reporter for the Minneapolis Tribune and a columnist for
Newspaper Enterprise Association. He is the author of 19 books, including the bestsellers Red: A
Biography of Red Smith and Maxwell Street: Survival in a Bazaar, and, most recently, the author of
The Corporal Was a Pitcher: The Courage of Lou Brissie. His work has frequently been cited in the
prestigious anthology series, Best American Sports Writing of the Century. He holds a bachelor's
degree from Miami University (Ohio) and a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill
School of Journalism, and has been honored with a distinguished professional achievement awards
from both schools. In 2009 he was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and
also received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Roosevelt University in Chicago. Mr.
Berkow lives in New York City.
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The Making of a Hitter
A Proven and Practical Step-by-Step Baseball Guide
Jack Perconte, Mike Scioscia
Summary
9780979356216
Pub Date: 4/1/09
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Offering tips for every level of player, from little league to the major leagues, this guide not only
shows players how to hit but also shows parents and coaches how to teach hitting. Presenting
techniques drawn from the author's years of experience as a coach and a Major League baseball
player, the manual provides an in-depth description of the drills, habits, and lessons critical to a
successful future. In addition to providing highly detailed instruction on the fundamentals, the guide
reveals how to develop a good mental approach and confidence in every hitter.
Contributor Bio
Jack Perconte was a professional baseball player for 12 years who played for the Los Angeles
Dodgers, the Cleveland Indians, the Seattle Mariners, and the Chicago White Sox. He has taught
baseball and softball for more than 20 years, most recently at his sports academy in Naperville,
Illinois. He lives in Lisle, Illinois. Mike Scioscia is a former Major League Baseball player for the Los
Angeles Dodgers and the manager who led the Los Angeles Angels to the World Series
championship in 2002. He lives in Los Angeles.
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Sox and the City
A Fan's Love Affair with the White Sox from the Heartbreak of '67 to the Wizards of Oz
Richard Roeper
Summary
Over the last 40 years, Richard Roeper has attended White Sox games, watching as his team
established a losing streak that was almost unparalleled in major league baseball history. In this
account of what it was like to grow up a White Sox fan in a Cubs nation, Roeper covers the recent
history of the organization, from the heartbreak of 1967 and the South-Side Hit Men to the disco
demolition and the magical 2005 season when they became world champions. Encapsulating what it
means to be a baseball fan, root for the same sorry team no matter what, and find vindication, this
history of the White Sox is flavored with trivia; anecdotes about players, owners, and broadcasters;
plus Roeper’s own humorous and personal reminiscences.
9781556526503
Pub Date: 7/1/06
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Richard Roeper is the author of Hollywood Urban Legends, Schlock Value, Ten Sure Signs a Movie
Character Is Doomed, and Urban Legends. He is a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times and a cohost of
Ebert & Roeper.
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Dodgers Essential
Everything You Need to Know to Be a Real Fan
Steven Travers
Summary
A one-stop record containing everything Dodger fans want to know about their favorite baseball
photos.
Contributor Bio
9781572439429
Pub Date: 4/1/07
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Worth the Wait
Tales of the 2008 Phillies
Jayson Stark
Summary
Detailing Philadelphia's long sports drought, this account chronicles the magical postseason run that
unleashed a quarter-century of pent-up frustration. For 25 years, the city waited for a team like the
2008 Phillies to come along, and unlike so many Phillies teams that were haunted by the past, this
team was inspired by it, by the chance to place its own inimitable stamp on the franchise.
Contributor Bio
9781600786556
Pub Date: 4/1/11
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Jayson Stark is a senior baseball writer for ESPN.com, where his regular contributions include the
"Rumblings and Grumblings" column and the "Useless Information Department," his tilted look
inside baseball's numbers and quirks. He was twice named Pennsylvania's sportswriter of the year by
the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. He is the author of The Stark Truth: The Most
Overrated and Underrated Players in Baseball History.
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Phillies Confidential
The Untold Inside Story of the 2008 Championship Season
Gary Matthews, Scott Lauber
Summary
Relive one of the most memorable seasons in the Phillies' storied 126-year history, as broadcaster
Gary Matthews takes you into the clubhouse, the dugout, and onto the field, giving fans an inside
look at the 2008 Major League season. The book includes details of the pivotal offseason trade for
closer Brad Lidge, how they managed to withstand their midseason slide, and the late-season rally in
which they overtook the New York Mets. In this day-by-day recap of the magical 2008 season fans
will relive the heart-wrenching losses and exhilarating wins of a long season that ended in a sweet
World Series victory.
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Contributor Bio
Gary Matthews is a former professional baseball player who spent 16 seasons in the majors with the
San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and Seattle Mariners. He
was the NL Rookie of the Year in 1973 and MVP of the 1983 NL Championship Series. He is currently
a television analyst for the Philadelphia Phillies. He lives in Chicago. Scott Lauber is the Phillies'
beat writer for the Wilmington News Journal. His work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, and he won an
Associated Press Sports Editors Award in 2005.
2014 Baseball Forecaster
And Encyclopedia of Fanalytics
Ron Shandler, Ray Murphy, Brent Hershey, Brandon K...
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Pub Date: 1/1/14
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The industry's longest-running publication for baseball analysts and fantasy leaguers, the 2014
Baseball Forecaster, published annually since 1986, is the first book to approach prognostication by
breaking performance down into its component parts. Rather than predicting batting average, for
instance, this resource looks at the elements of skill that make up any given batter’s ability to
distinguish between balls and strikes, his propensity to make contact with the ball, and what
happens when he makes contact—reverse engineering those skills back into batting average. The
result is an unparalleled forecast of baseball abilities and trends for the upcoming season and
beyond.
Contributor Bio
Ron Shandler was the first baseball analyst to develop sabermetric applications for fantasy league
play. His website, www.BaseballHQ.com, won the Best Fantasy Baseball Online Content Award from
the Fantasy Sports Trade Association in 2000, 2003, and 2004. He was awarded a Lifetime
Achievement Award from the Fantasy Sports Trade Association in 2005. He lives in Roanoke, Virginia.
Ray Murphy is the managing director of www.BaseballHQ.com. He lives in Boston. Brent Hershey is
the managing editor of www.BaseballHQ.com. He was honored in 2009 by the Fantasy Sports Writer
Association for the Best Fantasy Baseball Article in a Print Publication. He lives in Philadelphia.
Brandon Kruse has contributed to BaseballHQ.com since 2005, is a Twins fan pinning his hopes on
the futures of Buxton and Sano, and lives in the Minneapolis area with his wife and two kids.
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Livin' the Dream
A Celebration of the World Champion 2013 Boston Red Sox
Andy Farrell
Summary
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For the third time in 10 seasons, the Boston Red Sox are World Series champions. The team’s path
to postseason glory—and the celebration that followed—are featured in this special commemorative
volume. The book documents the American League Divisional Series, American League
Championship Series, and World Series games that led up to the clinching Game 6 victory with
action-packed photos, great quotes, and colorful commentary by Globe columnists Dan Shaughnessy,
Christopher Gasper, and others, as well as a special introduction by Red Sox manager John Farrell.
The photo-driven keepsake also includes the celebratory parade, which captured the passion and
excitement of the Red Sox players as well as fans throughout Boston.
Contributor Bio
The Boston Globe was founded in 1872 and is the recipient of 21 Pulitzer Prizes. It is based in
Boston. John Farrell is a former Major League Baseball pitcher and the manager of the Boston Red
Sox. He lives in Westlake, Ohio.
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Wrigley Field: The Centennial
100 Years at the Friendly Confines
Les Krantz
Summary
9781600788345
Pub Date: 11/1/13
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Originally called Weeghman Park, Wrigley Field hosted its first game in 1914, and the 2014 season
marks the 100th anniversary of baseball’s second oldest ballpark. In Wrigley Field: The Centennial,
Les Krantz tells the story of Wrigley’s first 100 years—from the origins of the ivy on the outfield walls
and ballpark traditions such as throwing back home run balls to Ruth’s called shot in the 1933 World
Series and unforgettable moments featuring stars Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, Billy Williams, Ryne
Sandberg, Greg Maddux, and more. Featuring numerous photographs, Wrigley’s first century is
beautifully documented and an originally produced DVD narrated by Lou Boudreau Jr. and Ron Santo
Jr. features footage from throughout the stadium’s history and interviews with Jack Brickhouse, Ron
Santo, Ernie Banks, and others.
Contributor Bio
Les Krantz has worked for Chicago magazine, the Chicago Tribune, Esquire, Golf, and Ski. He is the
author of many sports books, including Dark Horses and Underdogs, Not Till the Fat Lady Sings, Reel
Baseball, Yankee Classics, and Yankee Stadium: A Tribute. He lives in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
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For Boston
From Worst to First, the Improbable Dream Season of the 2013 Red Sox
Larry Lucchino
Summary
When John Farrell was introduced as the new Red Sox manager in the fall of 2012, he took over a
last-place team lacking talent and cohesion. A franchise that once made Boston proud had become
an embarrassment. Just one year later, the Red Sox have won the World Series, their third title in a
decade.
9781600788925
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There were many keys to the team’s success: General manager Ben Cherington remade the roster
with a series of mid-range free-agent signings. The returning players recommitted themselves,
bonds were formed, and beards were grown. The Red Sox never had more than a three-game losing
streak and led the majors in runs scored. They regained the respect of Red Sox Nation and lifted a
city still reeling from the senseless violence that marred its beloved marathon just as the baseball
season was getting underway.
With emotions running high and “B Strong” signs cheering them on at Fenway, the Red Sox wrote
their own worst-to-first story that brought them to a World Series meeting with who else but the St.
Louis Cardinals, the longtime foe who had denied Williams, Pesky, and Doerr in 1946, as well as ...
Contributor Bio
The Boston Globe was founded in 1872 and is the recipient of 21 Pulitzer Prizes. It is located in
Boston. Larry Lucchino is the president and CEO of the Boston Red Sox. Lucchino joined the Red
Sox in 2002 and has presided over three World Series championships. He lives in Brookline,
Massachusetts.
Mariano Rivera
Saving Grace
New York Post, Jorge Posada, Mike Vaccaro
Summary
9781600789632
Pub Date: 10/1/13
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After 19 seasons in the major leagues, all with a single team—a feat few athletes in today’s modern
sport can match—Mariano Rivera closes out his career with the New York Yankees at the conclusion of
the 2013 season. New York’s much-loved closer retires as baseball’s all-time leader in saves, ERA,
and appearances, and he holds the Yankees’ single-season saves record as well. Few could have
predicted when the Yankees brought Rivera up to the majors in 1995 that he would one day hold the
record for most career games pitched with a single team. Rivera did much more than lead by
example; he powered his team to five World Series championships: 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, and
2009. Celebrate Mo’s amazing career with this full-color pictorial keepsake packed with unique
images and exemplary writing from New York’s award-winning newspaper, the New York Post.
Contributor Bio
The New York Post chronicles the triumphs and tragedies of New York City through a bold, irreverent,
and edgy tabloid design that readers know and love. Founded in 1801 as the New-York Evening Post,
it is the nation’s oldest continuously published daily newspaper. Jorge Posada was a New York
Yankees catcher for 17 seasons in the 1990s and 2000s, during which he slugged 275 home runs.
He was a five-time All-Star and a member of four World Series championship teams. He was
teammates with Mariano Rivera from 1995 to 2011. He lives in Miami, Florida. Mike Vaccaro is an
award-winning sportswriter who has been the lead sports columnist for the New York Post since 2002,
where his "Open Mike" and "Vac's Whacks" pieces are regular Sunday features. He has reported
from four Olympics, 12 World Series, 10 Super Bowls, eight Final Four tournaments, and five U.S.
Opens. He is the author of 1941: The Greatest Year in Sports; Emperors and Idiots: The Hundred Year
Rivalry Between the Yankees and Red Sox, From the Very Beginning to the End of the Curse; and The First
Fall Classic: The Red Sox, the Gia...
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Revival by the River
The Resurgence of the Pittsburgh Pirates
Summary
The 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates advanced to the postseason for the first time in 20 years. Loyal fans
who stood by their team through two decades of losing seasons, including late-season collapses in
2011 and 2012, finally have reason to be optimistic. They can celebrate the team’s amazing season
as manager Clint Hurdle led Andrew McCutchen, a recovered Jason Grilli, Garrett Jones, and the rest
of the Bucs in their attempt to reach the World Series. This full-color pictorial keepsake is packed
with unique stories and images from Pittsburgh’s largest daily newspaper, the Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette.
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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette was founded in 1786 and is the largest daily newspaper in Western
Pennsylvania. It provides reporting and commentary on Pittsburgh’s sports teams as well as awardwinning local, national, and international news coverage.
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Core Four
The Heart and Soul of the Yankees Dynasty
Phil Pepe
Summary
9781600788116
Pub Date: 5/1/13
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Tracing the careers of four instrumental players who turned around the Yankees ball club, this book
shares behind-the-scenes stories from their early days together in the minors through the 2012
season, and follows them on their majestic ride to the top of the baseball world. At a time when the
New York Yankees were in free fall, having failed to win a World Series in 17 years and had not
played in one in 14 years—the Bronx Bombers’ longest drought since before the days of Babe
Ruth—along came four young players whose powerful impact returned the franchise to its former
glory. They were a diverse group from different parts of the globe: Mariano Rivera, a right-handed
pitcher from Panama, who was destined to become the all-time record holder in saves and baseball’s
greatest closer; Derek Jeter, a shortstop raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, who would become the first
Yankee to accumulate 3,000 hits; Jorge Posada, an infielder-turned-catcher from Puerto Rico, who
would hit more home runs than any Yankees catcher except the legendary Hall of Famer Yogi Berra;
and Andy Pettitte, a left-hande...
Contributor Bio
Phil Pepe is the author of more than 50 books on sports, including Few and Chosen Yankees: Defining
Yankee Greatness Across the Eras, The Yankees: An Authorized History of the New York Yankees, as well as
a biography of Yogi Berra, and collaborations with New York Yankee legends Mickey Mantle, Billy
Martin, and Whitey Ford. He is a former Yankees beat writer for the New York Daily News and a past
president of the Baseball Writers Association of America. He lives in Englewood, New Jersey.
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The Mouth That Roared
My Six Outspoken Decades in Baseball
Dallas Green, Alan Maimon
Summary
9781600788055
Pub Date: 5/1/13
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From profanity-laced clubhouse tirades and outspoken opinions on the state of the game to tears at
an emotional funeral for his murdered granddaughter, Dallas Green tells his story for the first time in
this autobiography. In his nearly 60 years in baseball as a pitcher; manager of three franchises,
including both New York squads, the Mets and Yankees; general manager; and executive, Dallas
Green has never minced words or shied away from making enemies. Though many bristled at his
gruff style, nobody could argue with the result of his leadership: as manager of the Philadelphia
Phillies, he led the team to a World Series championship in 1980 and as general manger of the
Chicago Cubs, he pulled off one of the most lopsided trades in the history of the sport by dealing
journeyman Ivan DeJesus to the Phillies in exchange for Larry Bowa and future Hall of Famer Ryne
Sandberg. This larger-than-life baseball personality shares insights from the mound, the dugout,
and the front office as well as anecdotes of some of the game’s biggest stars and encounters with
the press, player agents, and t...
Contributor Bio
Dallas Green is a senior advisor to the general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies Major League
Baseball team, and a former professional baseball pitcher and manager of the Phillies, the New York
Yankees, and the New York Mets. He lives in Conowingo, Maryland. Alan Maimon is an award-winning
journalist who has worked with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Louisville Courier-Journal, and the New
York Times. He is the author of Shane Victorino: The Flyin’ Hawaiian. He lives in Las Vegas.
100 Things Giants Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Bill Chastain
Summary
9781600788376
Pub Date: 5/1/13
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Most San Francisco Giants fans have taken in a game or two at AT&T Park, have seen highlights of
Willie Mays’ basket catch on YouTube, and were thrilled by the team’s World Series wins in 2010 and
2012, but even the die-hards—those who remember which pitcher started the first home game in
San Francisco’s history, have attended a spring training game at Scottsdale Stadium, or know how
many home runs Barry Bonds hit into McCovey Cove during his record-setting career—will appreciate
this ultimate resource guide for true fans of the San Francisco Giants. For both boosters from the
days of Bobby Thomson and recent supporters of Bruce Bochy, Matt Cain, and Buster Posey, these
are the 100 things all fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Longtime sportswriter Bill Chastain
has collected every essential piece of Giants knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and
ranks them from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist that leads the way
to achieving fan superstardom. This updated World Series edition features the Giants' unforgettable
2012 season, in...
Contributor Bio
Bill Chastain is a sports journalist who writes for MLB.com. He is the author of Hack’s 191: Hack Wilson
and His Incredible 1930 Season, Payne at Pinehurst: The Greatest U.S. Open Ever, Purpose and Passion:
Bobby Pruette and the Marshall Years, Steel Dynasty: The Team that Changed the NFL, and The Steve
Spurrier Story: From Heisman to Head Ball Coach. He lives in Tampa, Florida.
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Miracle Men
Hershiser, Gibson, and the Improbable 1988 Dodgers
Josh Suchon, Orel Hershiser
Summary
9781600788062
Pub Date: 5/1/13
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The 1988 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers are best remembered for Kirk Gibson’s
dramatic home run, Orel Hershiser’s pitching dominance, and manager Tommy Lasorda’s masterfully
corny motivation, but there was much more that made the season memorable, bittersweet, and
controversial, and this book explains it all. Using hundreds of hours of new interviews with players,
coaches, broadcasters, and fans and combing through newspapers and magazines, Josh Suchon
takes a new generation of Dodgers fans back to their memorable 1988 championship season. From
the end of Don Sutton’s Hall of Fame career and the memorable 46-day stretch of pitching by
Hershiser that hasn’t been equaled since to unlikely playoff heroes Mike Scioscia, Mickey Hatcher,
and Mike Davis, Miracle Men encapsulates the fever and fervor that surrounded the team and the city
of Los Angeles in the summer and fall of 1988.
Contributor Bio
Josh Suchon was the co-host of "Post Game Dodger Talk" on 790 KABC-AM, and the reporter on the
"Los Angeles Dodgers Radio Network" from 2008 to 2011. He is a former newspaper reporter who
spent 10 years covering baseball for the Oakland Tribune and authored This Gracious Season, which
chronicled Barry Bonds' record-breaking 73-homer season of 2001. Suchon grew up in the Bay Area
suburb of Pleasanton, studied radio-TV journalism at San Diego State University, and is currently a
freelance broadcaster living in Los Angeles.
100 Things Brewers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Tom Haudricourt, Jim Gantner
Summary
From the classic history of the Milwaukee Brewers, such as the stats of a young Robin Yount and the
team’s dramatic 2011 playoff run, to the lesser known trivia of the National League team, including
which city the franchise relocated from after its founding year or the opposing player that attacked a
fan dressed like an Italian sausage, this book for fans has it all. Collected into a fun-to-read one to
100 format, the book combines fan-favorite memories with challenging trivia and suggestions for the
ultimate fan adventures—including the best places in Wisconsin to grab a drink or have a meal
before a game.
Contributor Bio
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Tom Haudricourt is a sportswriter who covers the Milwaukee Brewers and Major League Baseball
(MLB) for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He is the author of Brewers Essential and Where Have You Gone
’82 Brewers?, and he has been named Wisconsin Sportscaster of the Year by the National
Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. He lives in Bayside, Wisconsin. Jim Gantner is a former
MLB player who spent his entire career with the Milwaukee Brewers as a second baseman. Known
affectionately as “Gumby” because of the way he turned double plays, he is an inductee of the
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame. He lives in Eden, Wisconsin.
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Beltway Boys
Stephen Strasburg, Bryce Harper, and the Rise of the Nationals
Elliott Smith, Bob Carpenter
Summary
9781600788031
Pub Date: 5/1/13
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An insider’s look at the Washington Nationals’ breakout season and their unique strategy to piece
together a contending team, this work shows how the team combined once-in-a-generation talent
with an experienced manager and a roster of other talented young players to lead the team to the
top of the National League East. Anchored by a pair of number one draft picks—the steady, serious
Stephen Strasburg and the brash, bold Bryce Harper—the Nationals have been elevated to first place
in the National League East. Beltway Boys dives into Strasburg and Harper’s preordained journey to
the major leagues and the challenges they faced once they arrived, including Strasburg’s recovery
from Tommy John Surgery and Harper’s misperceived persona. Also included are several neverbefore-told stories about the budding superstars, manager Davey Johnson, and general manager
Mike Rizzo, making this the perfect reference for any baseball fan.
Contributor Bio
Elliott Smith is a freelance writer who previously served as the Seattle Mariners beat writer for the
Olympian for six years. He has covered the Washington Nationals for several outlets, including the
Associated Press and MLB.com. He also covers Georgetown basketball for the Washington Times and
the Washington Redskins for Express. He lives in Falls Church, Virginia. Bob Carpenter has been the
Washington Nationals' play-by-play announcer on television broadcasts since 2006. He calls games
on Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) with color analyst F.P. Santangelo. Carpenter resides in
Washington, D.C.
The Greatest Game Ever Pitched
Juan Marichal, Warren Spahn, and the Pitching Duel of the Century
Jim Kaplan, Greg Spahn
Summary
9781600788215
Pub Date: 4/1/13
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The incredible performances of Juan Marichal and Warren Spahn on July 2, 1963, would forever link
their names together in baseball history, and this dual biography of these athletes weaves that 1963
contest throughout the narrative in a book that is sure to be a home run with baseball fans
everywhere. Even before their epic pitching duel, Marichal and Spahn already had a lot in common.
Future Hall of Famers with high-kicking deliveries, they were shaped into winners by characterbuilding experiences in the military. Spahn had been baseball's most winning pitcher in the 1950s,
and Marichal would be equally dominant in the 1960s. The Braves' Spahn and the Giants' Marichal
began their duel in San Francisco's cold and windy Candlestick Park. Four hours later, the two pitching
legends were deadlocked in a scoreless tie when Willie Mays hit a walk-off home run to end the
greatest game ever pitched. In between, Marichal and Spahn each threw more than 200 pitches and
went 16 innings without relief. Considering today's culture of pitch counts and coddled arms, it proved
to be a legendary nigh...
Contributor Bio
Jim Kaplan is the author of 19 books, including 13 on baseball as well as Historic America: New
England, Lefty Grove: American Original, and Golden Years of Baseball. After three years of covering
sports for the Minneapolis Star, he spent 16 years at Sports Illustrated then turned to freelance writing.
He divides his time between Northampton and Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. Greg Spahn is the only
child of Hall of Fame pitcher Warren Spahn and this is his first book. He lives in Broken Arrow,
Oklahoma.
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Baseball All-Stars
Summary
Jam-packed with entertaining biographies, fun trivia, and dozens of action photographs, this book
presents a detailed look at the very best baseball players in the major leagues today. This who’s
who of players highlights perennial All Stars, MVPs, and Cy Young winners—from Derek Jeter and
Mike Trout to Joey Votto and Justin Verlander—helping young fans of the game indentify and
celebrate the skills and talents of the best and brightest superstars of America’s pastime.
Contributor Bio
9781600788321
Pub Date: 4/1/13
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culture and current events books. They are based in Chicago.
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Said in Stone
Your Game, My Way
Steve Stone
Summary
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Pub Date: 4/1/13
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Few in Chicago sports history have been as beloved on both the North and South Sides of the
baseball-crazy city as Steve Stone—a privilege that made no small contribution to the incredible
stories shared in this fun baseball exploration led by the man himself. Part anecdote and part
analysis, the book shares the unique slant of the American League Cy Young Award-winning pitcher
and fan-favorite broadcaster on the game that has been his passion for nearly five decades. He
starts by analyzing the game position by position; illustrating his points with personal experiences
and the players he has either played with or covered. What he hasn't seen, his broadcast partner of
15 years, Harry Caray, probably had, and he shares plenty of funny stories about their years
together in the booth as well. Finally he takes a serious look at how the game has changed and what
the future holds for America's pastime.
Contributor Bio
Steve Stone is a former Major League Baseball pitcher whose 14-year playing career includes the
Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox as well as the Baltimore Orioles—with whom he pitched in the
1979 World Series and won the 1980 Cy Young Award for the American League. He is also a former
broadcaster of 20 years with the Chicago Cubs, and a current color commentator for the Chicago
White Sox. He has been awarded three Emmys. He lives in Chicago.
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How the Red Sox Explain New England
Jon Chattman, Allie Tarantino, Fred Lynn
Summary
An examination of the unique affinity New Englanders have for their Red Sox, this work illustrates
how the storied history of the franchise mirrors that of New England itself. Founded in 1901 and
playing in front of sold out crowds at Fenway Park for more than a century, the Boston Red Sox are
far and away New England’s most beloved franchise, and this work features topics such as the team’s
relationship to the Kennedys, the comparison of fans’ treatment of Bill Buckner to the Salem Witch
Trials, the fans inside an Irish pub in one of Boston’s toughest neighborhoods, and travels to a
miniature replica of Fenway Park in a small Vermont town. Entertaining and informative, How the Red
Sox Explain New England is sure to be popular among one of sports’ most passionate and dedicated
fan bases.
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Jon Chattman is a noted author, pop culture enthusiast, promoter, and media expert. He is the
coauthor of The Book of ‘Bert,’ I Love the Red Sox/I Hate the Yankees, Superfly, and Sweet ’Stache. He is
a regular blogger for the Huffington Post, and founder of TheCheapPop.com. He lives in Mamaroneck,
New York. Allie Tarantino is an elementary school teacher and the coauthor of I Love the Red Sox/I
Hate the Yankees. He lives in Stamford, Connecticut. Fred Lynn is a former professional baseball
player and a nine-time All-Star. He was the first Major League Baseball player to be awarded Rookie
of the Year and Most Valuable Player Awards in the same season. He lives in Carlsbad, California.
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Remembering Harry Kalas
The Life of a Phillies Icon Told by Those Who Knew Him Best
Rich Wolfe
Summary
A stirring tribute to Harry Kalas, the voice of the Philadelphia Phillies from 1971 until his sudden
passing in 2009, this work captures the spirit of the man who became as synonymous with the city of
Philadelphia as a Mike Schmidt home run, a cheesesteak sandwich, or the Liberty Bell. Remembering
Harry Kalas includes stories about the longtime Phillies voice from a who’s who of national figures
and people who were close to the late broadcaster, including Schmidt, Kalas’s family, Tim McCarver,
Curt Smith, Phillies president David Montgomery, Ryan Howard, Mike Piazza, and many others. It is
the definitive book about one of the most memorable personalities in the City of Brotherly Love.
9781600788123
Pub Date: 4/1/13
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Rich Wolfe is the author of dozens of sports books, including I Remember Harry Carey, Remembering
Dale Earnhardt, Remembering Jack Buck, and Ron Santo: A Perfect 10. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona
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100 Things Tigers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Terry Foster, Willie Horton
Summary
One of the most storied and fascinating histories in all of Major League Baseball, the Detroit
Tigers—an American League charter franchise in 1901—have survived some of the most intense
highs and lows of any team in professional sports, and this lively and detailed book explores it all.
This guide to all things Tigers covers the 1984 World Series championship and the riots it sparked;
controversial “Georgia Peach” Ty Cobb; and crucial information such as important dates, player
nicknames, memorable moments, singular achievements, and signature calls. This fully updated
edition, which includes details on the Tigers’ exciting 2011 playoff run and Miguel Cabrera’s historic
season as well as the Tigers’ acquisition of Prince Fielder, guides fans on numerous of activities to
help them celebrate their team in new and deeper ways.
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Terry Foster is a sports columnist with the Detroit News and is the cohost of the radio program Valenti
and Foster. He serves on the media board for Central Michigan University Life and was named a
Central Michigan University journalism alumni of the year. He is the coauthor of Great Detroit Sports
Debates. He lives in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Willie Horton hit 20 or more home runs seven times,
and his 325 career home runs ranked sixth among AL right-handed hitters when he retired. He
enjoyed his best season in 1968 with the world champion Tigers, finishing second in the AL with 36
homers. He lives in Detroit.
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Al Kaline
The Biography of a Tigers Icon
Jim Hawkins, Ernie Harwell
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For more than a half century, as a superstar ballplayer, television broadcaster, and front office
executive, Al Kaline has personified the Detroit Tigers like no one else. In the Tigers' clubhouse of
today, stars such as Miguel Cabrera and Justin Verlander—neither of whom were even born when he
played in the major leagues—respectfully address him as "Mr. Kaline." Tigers fans around the country
of every generation refer to him simply as "Mr. Tiger." Now, for the first time, the life and career of
this remarkable individual are presented in this compelling new biography. Learn how the skinny, shy
youngster with a deformed foot and an undying love for the game of baseball went straight from
high school and the sandlots of Baltimore to the big leagues where, at the age of 20, he became the
youngest batting champion in baseball history. That achievement marked the start of a first-ballot
Hall of Fame career that would carry him to 3,000 hits and a plaque on the hallowed wall at
Cooperstown.
Contributor Bio
Jim Hawkins is the author of seven books, five of which are about the Tigers, including a biography
of Mark “the Bird” Fidrych and the autobiography of Ron LeFlore, which was published in three
languages and made into a TV movie starring LeVar Burton. He began covering Al Kaline and the
Detroit Tigers as a reporter in 1970. He lives in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Ernie Harwell was the
voice of the Detroit Tigers for 42 years.
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Days of Roar!
From Miguel Cabrera's Triple Crown to a Dynasty in the Making!
Summary
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The defending American League champions and favorites to repeat in 2013, the Detroit Tigers are
forging a dynasty, and this book chronicles the recent past and looks to the team’s promising future.
From Miguel Cabrera capturing baseball’s first Triple Crown since 1967 on the final day of the season
to Justin Verlander’s historic 2011 MVP Award and Mike Ilitch’s blockbuster signing of Prince Fielder, it
includes the dramatic roller coaster of a season that led to the American League Central title, the
Game 5 shutout against Oakland in the ALDS, a sweep of the hated Yankees and another World
Series berth. Also featuring an exclusive preview of the 2013 Tigers—including recently signed
outfielder Torii Hunter—Days of Roar! commemorates the Tigers’ rise with a full-color book filled with
hundreds of photos and winning memories that is sure to be an essential part of any fan’s collection.
Contributor Bio
The Detroit Free Press is the largest daily newspaper in Michigan, with a daily circulation of more
than 200,000 copies. Founded in 1831, the newspaper has won nine Pulitzer Prizes. They are based
in Detroit, Michigan.
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100 Things Dodgers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Jon Weisman, Peter O'Malley
Summary
and facts every Dodgers fan should know. This guide to all things Dodgers covers the team’s history
in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, the incredible legacy of Jackie Robinson, memories from Ebbets Field,
Dodger Adult Baseball Camp, and why fans think the Dodgers invented the high-five. This revised
and updated edition also features new entries on the team’s ownership change; manager Don
Mattingly; and young stars Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, and Clayton Kershaw. Lifelong Dodgers fan and
author Jon Weisman has collected every essential piece of Dodgers knowledge and trivia, as well as
must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow
checklist for fans of all ages.
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Jon Weisman is the founder and writer of the Los Angeles Times blog Dodger Thoughts and is the
associate features editor for Variety. For more than 20 years, he has written for the Hardball Times,
the Los Angeles Daily News, the Los Angeles Times, SportsIllustrated.com, and other publications
about baseball and other high school, college, and professional sports. He has also written
live-action and animation television scripts for shows including Disney’s Hercules, Men in Black, So
Weird, Starship Troopers, and W.I.T.C.H. He lives in Los Angeles. Peter O’Malley is the former
president and owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the current owner of the San Diego Padres.
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A Pirate for Life
Steve Blass, Erik Sherman
Summary
Exploring a pitching career that began with a complete-game victory over Hall of Famer Don Drysdale
in 1964 and ended when he could no longer control his pitches, this book details the life of
Pittsburgh Pirates great, Steve Blass. This insider's view of the humorous and bizarre journey of a
World Series champion pitcher turned color commentator will delight Pirates and baseball fans alike.
Recounting his first years in the Major Leagues and his battle with the baffling condition that would
ultimately bear his own name, Steve Blass tells the story of his life on and off the field with a
poignant, dazzling wit and shares the life of a baseball player who had the prime of his career cut
short.
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Steve Blass is a former pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates and has been broadcasting their games as
color commentator since 1987. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Erik Sherman has been a
freelance sportswriter for more than 30 years and is a graduate of Emerson College where he
lettered in baseball for four seasons. He lives in New York City.
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100 Things Reds Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Joel Luckhaupt
Summary
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In this ultimate resource guide for true fans of baseball’s first professional team, author Joel
Luckhaupt has collected every essential piece of Cincinnati Reds trivia, as well as must-do activities,
and ranked them from one to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist for fans to
complete in their lifetime. Most Reds fans have taken in a game or two at the Great American Ball
Park, have seen highlights of the Big Red Machine, and remember the team’s surprising triumph in
the 1990 World Series. But only real fans know which 15-year-old took the mound for the Reds in
1944, can name the pitcher who gave up Pete Rose’s 4,192nd hit, or remember how many dogs
owner Marge Schott owned. 100 Things Reds Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the perfect book
for any fan of Reds baseball, whether a die-hard booster from the days of Ted Kluszewski or a new
supporter of Joey Votto, Johnny Cueto, and Aroldis Chapman.
Contributor Bio
Joel Luckhaupt is a statistician for Fox Sports Ohio and the coauthor of The Wire-to-Wire Reds: Sweet
Lou, Nasty Boys, and the Wild Run to a World Championship. He has also served as contributing editor of
the Maple Street Press Reds Annual. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Of Mikes and Men
A Lifetime of Braves Baseball
Pete Van Wieren, Jack Wilkinson
Summary
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The extraordinary life of an Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame broadcaster is shared in this firsthand
account of the highs and lows of Major League Baseball. Pete Van Wieren’s legacy began in 1976,
when he and a young Skip Caray were hired to call Atlanta Braves games. During the next three
decades, "the Professor" and Caray became the voices of a team known nationwide as America's
Team courtesy of Ted Turner's SuperStation TBS. In this heartfelt autobiography, Van Wieren shares
his memories of thrilling moments in Braves history, such as the 1995 season when the Braves won
the world championship; the pitching mastery of Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz; the
heartbreak of the 1996 World Series loss to the Yankees; and Atlanta's unprecedented run of 14
consecutive division titles.
Contributor Bio
Pete Van Wieren is a retired sportscaster best known for serving 33 of his 43 career years as the
Major League Baseball play-by-play voice of the Atlanta Braves. He is an 11-time winner of the
Georgia Sportscaster of the Year Award and an inductee of the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame. He lives
in Alpharetta, Georgia. Jack Wilkinson has been writing about sports since 1973 for newspapers in
Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, and New York and is a three-time Georgia Sportswriter of the Year. He is an
official scorer for the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. He is the author of 100 Things Braves Fans Should
Know & Do Before They Die, Focused on the Top: Georgia Tech's Championship Story, and Game of My Life:
Atlanta Braves. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
100 Things Angels Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Joe Haakenson, Tim Salmon
Summary
Inspired by and written for the devout Angels fan, this lively and detailed book explores important
facts and figures from the baseball team's storied history. Decades of tradition, victories and
defeats, name revisions, and Hall of Fame inductions are distilled into an entertaining list that
journeys from one to 100 into what makes a true fan of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. From
the essentials, such as the Nolan Ryan era, to the lesser-known tidbits, including the team's origin
and what started the Rally Monkey, this book is the ultimate resource to Angels knowledge and trivia
and even suggests the best places to eat and drink before a game.
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Joe Haakenson is a veteran baseball writer and a voter for the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was the
Angels’ beat writer for 15 seasons in Southern California newspapers that include the Los Angeles
Daily News, and is the author of Out of the Blue. He lives in Huntington Beach, California. Tim Salmon
is a former professional baseball player who helped guide the Angels to their first world
championship in 2002. He is the founder of the Tim Salmon Foundation, which supports Orange
County charities assisting children in need. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Put It In the Book!
A Half-Century of Mets Mania
Howie Rose, Marv Albert, Phil Pepe
Summary
In Put It In the Book, New York Mets broadcaster and lifelong fan Howie Rose takes fans behind the
microphone, into the locker rooms, and through the last 50 years of Mets baseball. Millions of fans
have listened to Rose’s trademark calls over the years, and now, with his patented honesty and
humor, he gives a firsthand account of the Amazins’—from the greatness of Tom Seaver to Johan
Santana’s recent no-no. In addition to a personalized look at the rich history of the of the team, this
work also features Rose’s thoughts and opinions on the current Mets team and roster and his
thoughts on the future of the club.
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Howie Rose is a sportscaster who has been the New York Mets radio announcer since 1995. He lives
in Woodbury, New York. Phil Pepe is the author of more than 50 books on sports, including The
Yankees: An Authorized History of the New York Yankees, Few and Chosen Yankees: Defining Yankee
Greatness Across the Eras, as well as a biography of Yogi Berra, and collaborations with New York
Yankee legends Mickey Mantle, Billy Martin, and Whitey Ford. He was the Yankees beat writer for the
New York Daily News from 1968 through 1981 and is a past president of the Baseball Writers
Association of America. He lives in Englewood, New Jersey. Marv Albert was the voice of the New York
Knicks for parts of five decades and has been the play-by-play man for numerous NBA Finals, World
Series, Super Bowls, and Stanley Cups. He lives in New York City.
Summers at Shea
Tom Seaver Loses His Overcoat and Other Mets Stories
Ira Berkow
Summary
Culled from 50 years’ worth of columns from one of the country’s most popular sportswriters, this
work stands as a remarkable collection of opinions that is guaranteed to delight Mets fans of all
ages. Former New York Times columnist Ira Berkow captures the spirit of the Mets in this
unforgettable collection of opinions, stories, and observations from his long and distinguished career
as he interviews and comments on the team. From memories of inaugural franchise manager Casey
Stengel and Hall of Famer Tom Seaver to reflections on ace Johan Santana and the superstar David
Wright, this collection combines Berkow’s eye for detail with the comedy and drama revealed by the
subjects themselves, bringing to life Mets’ personalities from the last half century.
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Ira Berkow was a feature writer for the New York Times for more than 25 years. He won the Pulitzer
Prize for national reporting and was a finalist for the Pulitzer for commentary. He is the author of
numerous books, including The Corporal Was a Pitcher, Rockin’ Steady, and Summers in the Bronx, the
bestsellers Maxwell Street: Survival in a Bazaar and Red: A Biography of Red Smith, as well as two
memoirs, Full Swing and To the Hoop. He was the coauthor and editor of Hank Greenberg: The Story of
My Life, which was a primary source for the award-winning documentary The Life and Times of Hank
Greenberg. He lives in New York City.
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For Cardinals Fans Only!
More Than a Half-Century of Memories from Redbird Nation
Rich Wolfe
Summary
A collection of fan reminiscences, this keepsake serves as a vehicle for fans to share their funniest
stories, saddest memories, happiest times, and craziest moments relating the St. Louis Cardinals.
For Cardinals Fans Only! is a memento for any Redbird fanatic with the staunch supporters' musings
on topics such as the team’s two recent World Series titles and their previous nine championships;
Cardinal greats, including Stan “the Man” Musial, Bob Gibson, and Mark McGwire; and the team’s
long-standing rivalry with the Chicago Cubs. From thoughts on old Busch Stadium to the recently
retired, future Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa, this is the definitive read for any and all
Cardinals supporters.
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Rich Wolfe is the author of dozens of sports books, including I Remember Harry Caray, Remembering
Dale Earnhardt, Remembering Jack Buck, and Ron Santo: A Perfect 10. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri.
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100 Things Blue Jays Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Steve Clarke
Summary
9781600787744
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Whether a die-hard booster from the days of John Mayberry or a new supporter of Jose Bautista,
these are the 100 things every Toronto Blue Jay fan needs to know, and do, in their lifetime. Author
Steve Clarke has collected every essential piece of Blue Jays knowledge and trivia, as well as
must-do activities, and ranks them all, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as
readers progress on their way to fan superstardom. Most Blue Jays fans have taken in a game or two
at Rogers Centre, have seen highlights of a young Dave Stieb, and remember where they were when
Joe Carter hit his World Series–winning home run in 1993. But only real fans know who spent two
decades as the team’s BJ Birdy mascot, can name the opposing player who was once jailed for
hitting a seagull with a thrown baseball at Exhibition Stadium, or how long it takes to open the
Rogers Centre roof. 100 Things Blue Jays Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die stands as the ultimate
resource for true fans of Canada’s sole major league baseball team.
Contributor Bio
Steve Clarke is a writer whose work has appeared on Comcast.net, Fanball.com,
Going9Baseball.com, and Rototimes.com. He often appears on the fantasy baseball Going 9
Baseball Show on Sirius/XM. He lives in Milton, Ontario.
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