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Classic Baseball Radio

Ewan Spence
Baseball
New York Yankees
Major League Baseball
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
World Series
Philadelphia Phillies
Los Angeles Dodgers
Boston Red Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Oakland Athletics
Chicago White Sox
San Diego Padres
Milwaukee Braves
New York Mets
San Francisco Giants
Detroit Tigers
Chicago Cubs
National League
St. Louis Cardinals

Through recreations of the original radio broadcasts, the history of America's favorite pastime is retold, one classic game at a time. We use archived news reports, articles, and historical records to recreate the sound and style of the broadcasts. Listen and relive key moments, historical hits, and the legends of today taking to the field when they were at the peak of their career. Add Classic Ba... more

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Latest Episodes

An expansion team in its second year was never expected to be sitting in third place, just 3 and a half games behind the New York Yankees. Yet that’s where the Los Angeles Angels find themselves at the start of September in 1962. Can Bill Rigney’s au... more

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Welcome to Classic Baseball Radio’s Clubhouse, where we step away from the broadcast booth of yesteryear to talk about baseball history. Consider these bonus episodes as the pre-recorded explainers, profiles, and moments ‘back in the studio’ you norm... more

“I honestly feel that it would be best for the country to keep baseball going."

With those words from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, organised baseball continued during World War II, offering those working on the home front an affordable, low-cos... more

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The Chicago White Sox are up two games to one as they visit the Philadelphia Athletics for the last time, yet the final game in the series is played in the shadow of death. The previous night, the White Sox’ Cass Michaels was beaned by a high fastbal... more

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Recent Guests

Jay Wigley
Author, How Retrosheet Saved Baseball History
Retrosheet volunteer, author
Episode: BONUS - From The Clubhouse: The Story Of Retrosheet And How It Saved Baseball (Bonus Episode)
Phil Massey
pinch hitter for Manny Salvo
Braves
Episode: Forget About The War, Let’s Play Ball, Boston Braves at Cincinnati Reds, July 29, 1943 (Recreation)
Dave Winfield
MLB Hall of Famer, making his major league debut
San Diego Padres
Episode: Dave Winfield Skips The Minors. Houston Astros at San Diego Padres, June 19, 1973 (Recreation)
Phil Rizzuto
Former New York Yankees player, Hall of Famer
New York Yankees
Episode: Sparky Lyle Was The AL's First Award Winning Reliever, Red Sox at Yankees, July 10, 1971.
Johnny Pesky
Former MLB player and coach, known for his time with the Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
Episode: Sparky Lyle Was The AL's First Award Winning Reliever, Red Sox at Yankees, July 10, 1971.

Host

Ewan Spence
Host of Classic Baseball Radio; provides play-by-play framing and historical context

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Recreations Fall Short

    I give the team an A for effort on these recreations, but I much prefer the genuine article, the original broadcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cdennehy2001
    United States7 months ago
  • Recreations!

    I really enjoy the recreations!! Great work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nurse2beky
    United Statesa year ago
  • Keith Hernandez episode is wrong

    The notes say it is September 14. It is actually September 10th game where Brock stole 104 and 105. Hernandez barely played

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    russllesammie4
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some episodes prompt debates about accuracy vs. entertainment in recreations.
Listeners appreciate the immersive recreations and historical framing.
A few notes highlight occasional mismatches with exact game details or dates in fan discussions.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#158
United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#214
Australia/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#11
Poland/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#73
Netherlands/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

BONUS - From The Clubhouse: The Story Of Retrosheet And How It Saved Baseball (Bonus Episode)
Q: What motivated you to write a history of Retrosheet itself?
He describes the desire to capture an unsung, collaborative effort that preserved a vast amount of play-by-play data and to honor the volunteers who made it possible.
BONUS - From The Clubhouse: The Story Of Retrosheet And How It Saved Baseball (Bonus Episode)
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself.
Jay Wigley explains his journey from Mississippi to embracing baseball history, his early fandom, and how he eventually started volunteering with Retrosheet, which led to writing the book.
When The Strikes Go On Strike, Yankee at Pirates, Game 7, World Series 1960
Q: How did the Yankees manage to tie the game in the ninth inning?
The Yankees tied the game by scoring two runs in the top of the ninth inning, with key hits from players including Mickey Mantle and a critical play where Yogi Berra's line drive was caught, but allowed a run to score through a missed tag.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Classic Baseball Radio

What is Classic Baseball Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners are drawn to detailed, nostalgic re-creations of classic baseball broadcasts, merged with historical context and era-appropriate color. Episodes blend play-by-play with archival notes, weather updates, and post-game reflections, often highlighting notable players, teams, and turning points, while occasionally discussing broader baseball lore like helmet adoption or manager changes. The approach tends to attract fans of baseball history who enjoy moodful storytelling, period-accurate presentation, and educational nuggets about the era, sponsorships, and league context. A standout element is the host's framing and use of era-specific pacing to recreate the listening experience, making the content feel like stepping into a mid-centur... more

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2. Phil Massey
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4. Phil Rizzuto
5. Johnny Pesky

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