
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 444 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

Oh Lord, what a few weeks it's been on the podcast, with problems both technical and personal getting in the way and forcing a truncated episode this week.
But don't worry, because 50 years ago this week, the Reds and Red Sox squared off in one of ... more
We've talked about the 1985 World Series before on this podcast, but never with the guy who literally wrote the book on it. Marshall Garvey joins Mike and Bill for the 40th anniversary of when the teams clinched their respective pennants, setting up ... more
There are so many ways in which Edgar Martinez's career might not have happened. He could have missed the open tryout where he was discovered. He might have become disheartened by his extended minor league apprenticeship. The Mariners might have been... more
The decades of baseball in Brooklyn were mostly marked by one failure after another until the club got their act together in the 1940s. Still, the Dodgers seemed uniquely capable of breaking their fans' hearts until 70 years ago this week, when they ... more
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I can barely hear one of the hosts while the other I hear fine. On both new and old episodes. How can I be the only one who notices?
I listen to this almost every week and like the format and Mike and Bill very much. Well researched and delivered. If I had any constructive criticism, I guess Bill is a soft speaker and I sometimes have difficulty hearing him if there is any background noise (like walking in NYC!).
Keep it up, boys!
Trying to catch up but some are missing like 105-167☹️
I’ve been listening to the show for awhile now, and generally enjoy the content. But the virtue signaling has reached eye-rolling proportions. Every time there’s a nickname or situation that was acceptable or common in the first half of the 20th Century we’re treated to a haughty, finger-waving lecture on the moral superiority of our times and perhaps more importantly, the hosts themselves. It gets old.
Just kidding, Mike
I generally like Bill and Mike and I imagine doing a pod like this is a labor of love. Couple of thoughts though: Sound quality is so shoddy. Spend some money and get the right Mic and mixing software
They are both nice smart guys but lack a certain flair for story telling. It’s hard to say exactly WHAT it is but like a bass guitar, you notice when it’s not there.
For example, the Orel Hershieser Pod was just reading and droning on about each game. But what did op... more
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A weekly exploration of significant events and figures in baseball history, featuring insightful stories and anecdotes. The content is likely to encompass a wide range of topics from the evolution of the game and key players' lives to pivotal moments that shaped the sport, such as record-breaking performances, historic games, and sociocultural changes within the baseball landscape. With hosts who bring extensive knowledge and a passion for the game, listeners can expect compelling narratives that connect past and present, making the show especially engaging for baseball enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
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Recent guests on This Week In Baseball History include:
1. Marshall Garvey
2. Melissa Ludtke
3. David Roth
4. Adam Darowski
5. Michael Clair
6. Larry Granillo
7. Bob Bavasi
8. Dan Wallach
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