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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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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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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