Sean and Eds Do Baseball

Extra Innings 1 : The Chivalry of Rube Waddell

Sean and Eds were short on studio time this week but still bring you an addendum story to illustrate the strange priorities of the famously eccentric Rube Waddell on a wild night of dancing with the famous Toronto born shortstop Arthur Irwin. 

25 Hankus Pankus

Eds recounts the life and times of Hammerin Hank Greenberg, the Tigers Superstar Slugger who led Detroit to two World Series. In 1938 Greenberg chased Babe Ruth's home run record all summer long and saw a large spike in walk rate late in the season. Historic rumours allege anti-semitism and some statistical data can point to that conclusion however, some data also proves that correlation may not always equal causation.

24 Major League

Sean gets creative himself in this episode and veers off the base line, surprising Eds with some behind the scenes tales from the set of one of his favourite movies; Major League. Tune in for the stories that may have inspired the film's premise, how the actors were cast, who could actually play, and who may have crossed the foul lines.

23 Hot Dogs

Eds switches it up and surprises Sean with a story from culinary history that exists on the fringes of baseball. Listen up to hear the history of the famous ballpark tubular meat treat and where its okay to call it a frank and where to call it a wiener.

22 Arthur Irwin

Sean tells Eds the story of local Toronto shortstop Arthur Irwin and his crazy life through the game of baseball, from his days as a player to an accomplished scout. Always a controversial figure, dark secrets of Irwin's life came to light after his questionable death. 

21 John Montgomery Ward and The Brotherhood War Part 2

Listen up for the conclusion of the John M. Ward and his Players League Saga. You've heard all of the drama leading up to the seasons Opening Day. Now tune in to hear Eds tell Sean how the conflicting schedules affected the competing Leagues and how a little bit of deception goes a long way.Once again the majority of this research came from an excellent essay by Ethan Lewis entitled "A Structure To Last Forever":The Players' League And The Brotherhood War of 1890. Please check it out below.http://www.ethanlewis.org/pl/ch1.html

20 John Montgomery Ward and The Brotherhood War

Eds answers back with the first part of his own Back 2 Back Episode Jack. Sean listens in to the story of John Montgomery Ward and his leadership through the formation of the Players League. A circuit meant to compete directly with the National League and to raise the status of players from mere employees to entrepreneurs.The majority of this research came from an excellent essay by Ethan Lewis entitled "A Structure To Last Forever":The Players' League And The Brotherhood War of 1890. Please check it out below.http://www.ethanlewis.org/pl/ch1.html

19 Lenny Randle

Sean goes back to back and brings Eds a new player profile that is sure to be as entertaining as Lenny Randle himself. Tune in for the story of a man of many hats, a jack of all trades, and an advocate for baseballs growth on the Italian west coast. Its sure to 'blow' you away.

18 Brien Taylor

Sean tells Eds the story of Brien Taylor. The young prospect who was quick to rise up the list of names on the clipboards of Yankee scouts in the early 90's. Taylor was drafted with much pomp and circumstance, and could be thought of as a missing cast member of the late 90's Yankee dynasty. Listen in to find why Eds, and a lot of fans outside of New York have never heard of this 1st overall pick. 

17 Harvey Haddix and The Greatest Game Ever Pitched

Sean and Eds stay 6 feet apart and Eds tells Sean of the greatest pitching performance in the history of baseball. Unmatched to this day, and basically invisible within the MLB record books, Eds attempts to give more credit where credit is due.