This Week In Baseball History

This Week In Baseball History is a weekly podcast devoted to the history of baseball, hosted by Mike Bates and Bill Parker, the co-founders of The Platoon Advantage and writers on many fine websites.

This Week In Baseball History is a history podcast hosted by Mike Bates and Bill Parker, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Mike Bates and Bill Parker hosts This Week In Baseball History, a history show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #30

  Episode 421 - Cy Young Wins His Last

  Sep 25, 20261h 16mS10

  At times, it seemed like Cy Young might just pitch forever. But everything, eventually, meets its end. And Cy won his last big league game 115 years ago this week. In honor of one of the game's true giants, Mike and Bill look back at his long and incredible career that spanned MLB's early and modern history, to discover a pretty decent man who happened to be an amazing hurler, and also that that final win may not have actually been his 511th. Plus, happy birthday to Zeke Bonura and Jeff Cirillo! And farewell to Ossie Blanco and Scott Brown Logo by Casey Barker

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  Episode #29

  Episode 420 - George Sisler Stops a Big Train

  Sep 17, 20261h 14mS10

  They don't really make players like George Sisler these days. A slick fielding, average dependent first baseman who demonstrated incredible bat control but almost no power, leading to two .400 seasons. But, before that, the St. Louis Browns tried to use him as a pitcher as well, culminating in a fantastic performance 110 years ago this week, when he beat Walter Johnson, 1-0. Mike and Bill look back at Sisler's bifurcated career and the random illness that radically altered it. Plus, happy birthday to Eddie Rommel and Thornton Lee! And farewell to Héctor Valle and Duane Ward.

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  Episode #28

  Episode 419 - 2001, A Baseball Odyssey

  Sep 11, 20261h 19mS10

  Like the rest of the United States, the baseball world stopped 25 years ago this week when the country suffered the most devastating terrorist attack in its history. There aren't words to adequately describe the sum of the national trauma that still resonates today, but maybe there are words to describe baseball's response. Mike and Bill look back on the 2001 season as a whole, and the first World Series to bleed into November that followed as the sport and its players struggled to adapt to the new reality and traditional villains were embraced by (most) of the nation as heroes. Plus, happy birthday to Willie Crawford and Dave Foutz!

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  Episode #27

  Episode 418 - The Pirates Look Good In Black

  Sep 4, 20261h 26mS10

  The Pirates proved themselves the best team in baseball in 1971, winning the NL East, the pennant, and the World Series against the Orioles. But they are celebrated these days for another accomplishment, fielding the first all-black and brown lineup in baseball history 55 years ago this week against the Phillies. It was an accidental accomplishment, the result not of social engineering, but of good scouting and good organizational philosophy, and was one of the reasons this team was so great. Mike and Bill look back on this charismatic club, their championship season, and the game that should not overshadow just how incredible they were. Plus, happy birthday to William Bell and Johnny Lindell! And farewell to Phil Regan and Gil Blanco.

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  Episode #26

  Episode 417 - Follow the Money: Boston Red Sox

  Aug 28, 20261h 32mS10

  Editor's Note: Bill's audio goes crazy about two-thirds of the way into this episode. We have cleaned it up as much as we're able and apologize in advance. When Tom Yawkey signed his name to the MacPhail Report, delivered 80 years ago this week to new Commissioner Happy Chandler and which argued against integration, he cemented his reputation as one of baseball's hardline racists and helped direct the Red Sox down the path toward a decade and a half of mediocrity and an eternity of shame as the final team to roster a black ballplayer. On this disappointing anniversary, Mike and Bill look back at the history of Red Sox ownership and examine how Yawkey went from being the franchise's savior to one of its biggest liabilities, and the other characters who thought owning a team in Beantown would be a good idea. Plus, happy birthday to Lonnie Frey and Tim Salmon! And farewell to Al Holland and Darrell Jackson.

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