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Exploring, analyzing any Major League Baseball teams, pennant races, and World Series from 1901 to present! Head-to-head comparisons, including projections, and opinions on Hall of Famers, Superstars, and other intriguing players you may never heard of. New shows every Wednesday!

Dean Patino


    • Jul 16, 2014 LATEST EPISODE
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    Baseball Classics All-Time Greats - Detroit Tigers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2014 24:16


    The Detroit Tigers joined the American League when it began in 1901 and ever since have been one of the most storied franchises in MLB history.  Ty Cobb was the initial face of the Tigers when he joined in 1905 and many other greats since such as Greenberg, Kaline, Newhouse, and their last 30-game winner Denny McLain.  Find out who else made the list and why as well as other who just missed.

    1969 Chicago Cubs Collapse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2014 27:06


    What really happened? Up 9 1/2 games over the Mets on August 19th, but collapsed finishing 8 games out. Tune in to find out! www.BaseballClassicsBaseballGame.com

    Baseball Classics All-Time Greats - New York Mets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2014 22:11


    In 1962 Major League Baseball welcomed a new team to the National League named the New York Mets.  They were greeted with much fan fare, then went on to set a record for the worst record in the 162 regular season format with a mere 40 wins, an underwhelming .250 winning percentage.  However this great franchise took the baseball world by storm only several years later becoming World Series Champions as the “Miracle Mets”!  The Mets went on to collect their second title in 1986.  Let's review the 24 greatest players in their 50+ year Major League Baseball history.

    Dramatic World Series Opening Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2014 34:51


    These epic, classic Game 1 World Series openers by underdog teams set the stage in dramatic fashion to go on to become MLB Champions! www.BaseballClassicsBaseballGame.com

    Clayton Kershaw vs 1975 Cincinnati Reds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2014 22:29


    Find out what happens when MLB pitcher, Clayton Kershaw faces one of the greatest all-time teams. Can he stand up to a lineup stacked with future Hall of Famers? www.BaseballClassicsBaseballGame.com

    Best MLB Team Playoff Performance in the Modern Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2014 34:16


    Which MLB team has had the most dominating performance in the playoffs since 1969? Take a guess, then tune in to find out as I dig in and share the numbers revealing the very best! www.BaseballClassicsBaseballGame.com

    Would Aaron or Maris Hit 60 Home Runs in 1927?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2014 22:01


    Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs in 1927, but could Hank Aaron or Roger Maris hit 60 back then too? Tune in to find out the answer plus insights behind these MLB powerhouse legends leading up to their historic marches to these exciting record breaking events.

    Does MLB Need a Salary Cap?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2014 25:54


    Is MLB a fair playing field for all 30 teams without a Salary Cap?  The 2014 Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees have enormous team payrolls while teams like the Rays and Astros this year are nearly $200M lower. 4 of the top 10 Major Baseball Player salaries today are paid by the Yankees.  Not many teams generate revenues to fathom the possibility of affording that.  Would a Salary Cap save the day for teams that will never be able to generate the massive income of the big market teams?  Tune in, I suspect most everyone will be surprised by the answer to this controversial question!

    Greatest Team Start in MLB History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2014 20:53


    Would you consider a 13-0 the greatest start to a season in Major League Baseball since 1901?  The 1982 Atlanta Braves and 1987 Milwaukee Brewers both achieved it, though check out what these other teams did since 1901.  Will you agree or disagree which of the teams on the list had better starts?  Find out which one made was chosen as having the best start ever!

    Babe Ruth vs Ted Williams – Who Was The Better Hitter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2014 41:17


    Most Major League Baseball fans would agree that Babe Ruth is the greatest player all-time.  He pitched 10 seasons with a winning record with impressive stats and his hitting has spoken loud and clear for decades.  However, was he a better hitter than perrenial batting title champ of the Boston Red Sox, the legendary great Ted Williams?

    Introduction To The Baseball Classics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2014 6:56


    Exploring, analyzing any Major League Baseball teams, pennant races, and World Series from 1901 to present! Head-to-head comparisons, including projections, and opinions on Hall of Famers, Superstars, and other intriguing players you may never heard of. New shows every Wednesday!

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