Voice of the Birmingham Barons Curt Bloom and author Mark McCarter join Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat to discuss the distinguished history of the Southern League. (more…)
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Our Broadcaster Chats now available as podcast downloads
Some housekeeping news to share: our weekly Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chats are now available as a podcast, as we also add Jesse Goldberg-Strassler’s Tales from the Baseball Thesaurus to the mix. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for December 10, 2020
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard discuss the big reveal of the 120 MiLB teams for 2021, what angst it caused in the MiLB world, how this process is far from over, and what comes next, on this week’s special edition of the Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
‘Tis the season for free, discounted books!
Thanksgiving Discounts. Black Friday. Small Business Saturday. Cyber Monday. Yes, we’re heading into the holiday sales season, with an abundance of deals and discounts. Who are we to fight the tide? We’re in the midst of a book giveaway and a BOGO sale. (more…)
Win a free Baseball Thesaurus!
The holidays are upon us, so it’s time to begin compiling and addressing wish lists. And we want to help. Our weekly book giveaway begins with The Baseball Thesaurus, your definitive guide to the lingo of America’s Pastime. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for November 3, 2020
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard discuss recent reporting on the upcoming MLB takeover of MiLB and cover additional topics relating to the takeover of MiLB, like travel updates and the potential death of Thirsty Thursdays, on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for October 27, 2020
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss the remaining games in the 2020 World Series, answer trivia questions, and discuss how technology is rapidly changing baseball, on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for October 20, 2020
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss the history being made in the 2020 World Series, what makes a great trivia question, the move of the St. Louis Browns to Baltimore, and how workhorses apply in both baseball and football, on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for October 6, 2020
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss the most recent news in MiLB contraction regarding the Appy League, the changing demographics of game broadcasts, and different terms for game gear, including a pill, aspirin, pigskin and loaf of bread, on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for September 29, 2020
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard discuss the most wonderful time of the year—the 16-team playoff season!—as well as changes to the minor leagues, how pro ball will approach 2021, and different terms for the act of fielding, including battling and vacuuming up the ball, on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for September 22, 2020
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss hurricanes and natural disasters at the ballpark, the late scout Gary Hughes, the future of scouting and the term pickle on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for September 15, 2020
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard discuss the history of NFL teams playing in MLB ballparks, the cancelation of the annual MLB general manager meetings, the impending sale of the New York Mets, and a breakdown of the proposed Beloit nicknames on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for September 1, 2020
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss what would have been the end of the MiLB season next week, the changing demographics of baseball this year, and the sad passing of Chadwick Boseman on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)