
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 | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

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 ... more
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 ... more
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 ... more
Mike is still on vacation this week, so Bill talks to two of our friends who also presented really interesting information at the most recent SABR convention: Adam Daroski, on his quest to identify members of the elusive 400-win club, and Dan Cichals... more
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Similar to Red Sox pitcher Jim Burton in the ‘75 series, Mike was noticeably rusty in a return to action marred by numerous mispronunciations (Geronimo, Drago, Benitez) as well as misidentifying Boston’s manager as “Williams?”
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.
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This show focuses on deep-dive explorations into baseball history, blending meticulous research with narrative storytelling. Episodes cover labor disputes, ownership eras, notable players and managers, and the cultural context surrounding the game, often including vivid anecdotes and historical debates. A distinguishing feature is a penchant for connecting early-20th-century baseball to modern distribution, accessibility, and business questions, with guests drawn from SABR, baseball journalism, and memoirs who illuminate forgotten chapters with rigor and personality.
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Recent guests on This Week In Baseball History include:
1. Adam Darowski
2. Dan Cichalski
3. Mike Veeck
4. TR Sullivan
5. Steven Goldman
6. Jacob Pomrenke
7. Mark Armour
8. Tony Gwynn Jr.
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