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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…)
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…)
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…)
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss this year’s MLB rule changes, the meaning of the term Kentucky Wonder and the unique experience of an MiLB tarp pull on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss where baseball is returning, why negotiations for the 2020 MLB season are disappointing and what constitutes a Bermuda Triangle in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss the latest proposals for a 2020 MLB season and the history behind the pitching rubber and why pitchers are “knocked out of the box” in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard discuss the news of the day, the potential return of MLB baseball and the creation story behind The Baseball Thesaurus in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
We know times are hard, and we know everyone is getting a little stir crazy. We also know most of you have more time for reading, so we’ve launched price breaks on every baseball and football book from August Publications — including The Baseball Thesaurus and Cradle of the Game. (more…)
We know you’re a baseball fan. So as a baseball fan, you know the delight in giving or receiving a baseball book during the holiday season. During our Cyber Monday sale, save $3! (more…)
We know you’re a baseball fan. So as a baseball fan, you know the delight in giving or receiving a baseball book during the holiday season. During our Black Friday sale, save $3! (more…)
Enhance your diamond knowledge by buying one of the titles on sale during our All-Star Baseball Book Sale, with 50 percent off every baseball title. The sale, which includes The Baseball Thesaurus, Cradle of the Game and Never a Bad Game, ends Sunday. (more…)
With the All-Star Game approaching, it’s time to brush up on your baseball knowledge–and what better way to do so than with The Baseball Thesaurus, which features an entry on the All-Star Game? The Baseball Thesaurus is one of the titles on sale during our All-Star Baseball Sale, with 50 percent off every baseball title. […]
Each week, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Mick Gillispie discuss The Baseball Thesaurus and the language of baseball, broadcasting and broadcasters, and the big stories of the week on Ballpark Digest on the Ballpark Digest Facebook page. If you missed yesterday’s broadcast, here’s the replay! (more…)