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The Baseball Book Club

The Baseball Book Club

Von: John Cheslock and Leroy Estep
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The Baseball Book Club is a baseball history podcast that brings the game’s rich past to life through classic and contemporary baseball books. Hosts John Cheslock and Leroy Estep study forgotten players, iconic moments, legendary seasons, and the stories that shaped America’s pastime.

Through lively discussions and thoughtful analysis, the show explores not only baseball history, but the game’s lasting impact on culture, memory, and community. Whether you’re a lifelong fan, a baseball history nerd, or someone who simply loves a great story, The Baseball Book Club invites you to rediscover the game—one book, one era, and one conversation at a time.


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  • The Curse Of The Billy Goat
    Feb 17 2026

    In the third installment of The Best of The Baseball Book Club, we talk about the long endured curse over the Chicago Cubs and the moment that ended it for them on a rainy night in Cleveland.

    Plus some classic baseball terminology and Leroy reviews a book on scorekeeping in baseball.


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    43 Min.
  • Eras Collide and The Big Hurt Rises
    Feb 10 2026

    In this Best of The Baseball Book Club episode, we bring together some of our favorite conversations in baseball history and culture.

    We talk about how the Deadball Era became the Liveball Era with rule changes, equipment, and strategy transforming the game forever. Then we spotlight Hall of Famer Frank Thomas (The Big Hurt), his impact on modern hitting, and his place among the greatest power hitters in MLB history.

    The episode also features five unforgettable pitching oddities—rare moments of unusual performances that show us just how weird and wonderful baseball can be.

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    58 Min.
  • Baseball Immortals: Bo Jackson's Arm and Sandy Koufax's Perfect Night in 1965
    Feb 3 2026

    In this special Best Of episode, we revisit two unforgettable moments that helped shape baseball’s mythology.

    First, we look back at the legend of Bo Jackson—a once-in-a-generation athlete whose power, speed, and sheer presence still feel larger than life. Then, we rewind to one of the most flawless performances the game has ever seen: Sandy Koufax’s perfect game. A night when precision, dominance and history aligned under the lights. A radio broadcast of the final inning, with Vin Scully's play calling, is included.

    From raw athletic brilliance to pitching perfection, this episode celebrates baseball at its most iconic—stories that never fade, no matter how many times they’re told.

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    53 Min.
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