New York Post columnist Mike Vaccaro says Tim Tebow is “no circus act.” Baseball reality show, yes; circus act, no. Vaccaro joined me on the latest edition of Voices: The Podcast to talk about his story on Tebow, the Mets and our beloved dogs. In his latest column, Vaccaro wrote: The only people this doesn’t […] The post VOICES: MIKE VACCARO appeared first on JOHN STRUBEL.
Sports Illustrated isn’t about to say, “I told ya’ so!” so I will … Sports Illustrated told us so. On June 30, 2014, SI published a cover story on the Houston Astros featuring the headline, “Your 2017 World Series Champs.” At the time, the Astros were 36-48 in last place in the American League Western […] The post PODCAST: BEN REITER appeared first on JOHN STRUBEL.
Jason Turbow is the author of the new book, Dynastic, Bombastic, Fantastic: Reggie, Rollie and Charlie Finley’s Swingin A’s. On the latest podcast, Turbow discusses how the Oakland A’s of the 1970s won three straight championships and “knocked baseball into the modern age.” As Amazon describes: The Oakland A’s of the early 1970s were the […] The post PODCAST: JASON TURBOW appeared first on JOHN STRUBEL.
It took Alex Rodriguez 216 words to utter three meaningful words: I am sorry. Last week Rodriguez passed on a press conference, passed on hiring a public relations crisis management firm, passed on social media and passed on a network television interview. Instead he used the old school pen and paper format to apologize to baseball fans. That was enough […] The post PODCAST: KAREN GIVEN appeared first on JOHN STRUBEL.
The Mike Piazza story may just be too Hollywood for Hollywood. While true, it doesn’t sound true, but cliched. Drafted in the 62nd round as a favor to Los Angeles Dodgers Tom Lasorda (1988), the wide-eyed teenager is projected to be a below-average hitter with plus power and lacks contact (1986). Wait, let me guess: […] The post PODCAST: GREG PRINCE appeared first on JOHN STRUBEL.
Bob Gaines is the author of Christy Mathewson, the Christian Gentleman: How One Man’s Faith and Fastball Forever Changed Baseball. The book is a fascinating look at Mathewson’s personal and professional career. Gaines shares how Mathewson’s faith and character were put to the test in the world of professional sports. The book reveals new information on Mathewson’s childhood […] The post PODCAST: BOB GAINES appeared first on JOHN STRUBEL.
Aaron Skirboll is the author of The Pittsburgh Cocaine Seven: How a Ragtag Group of Fans Took the Fall for Major League Baseball. The book is scandalous and breath-taking; shocking and revealing; sad and disappointing. The Pittsburgh Cocaine Seven is the story of the 1985 Pittsburgh drug trials and the steroid era. In this episode of […] The post PODCAST: AARON SKIRBOLL appeared first on JOHN STRUBEL.
Bob Carpenter is making his final trip to Shea Stadium this weekend. Unlike fanatical Mets fans who have created so many memories there, Carpenter says he won’t miss it. His lasting memory will be “getting in a cab and leaving the ballpark,” he says with a laugh. Carpenter, the play-by-play voice of the Washington Nationals, Carpenter […] The post PODCAST: BOB CARPENTER appeared first on JOHN STRUBEL.
It’s been a busy weekend for the Voices Podcast team. On the latest podcast we welcomed authors Matthew Silverman and Tom Stanton and Chris McShane to discuss baseball. Silverman, author of 100 Things Mets Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, joins us to share his guide to “all things New York Mets” including Robin […] The post PODCAST: MATTHEW SILVERMAN, CHRIS MCSHANE AND TOM STANTON appeared first on JOHN STRUBEL.