Baseball

Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron Says He’d Reject a White House Invite Hank Aaron Says He’d Reject a White House Invite

One of the greatest to ever play the game said that he stands with the athletes who boycott White House photo ops.

Jun 25, 2018 / Dave Zirin

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The LGBTQ History Behind ‘A League of Their Own’ The LGBTQ History Behind ‘A League of Their Own’

Writer Britni de la Cretaz stops by to talk about the queer history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.

Jun 12, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Minor League Baseball

Why Minor-League Baseball Needs to Organize Why Minor-League Baseball Needs to Organize

Bill Fletcher joins the show to talk minor-league baseball and the issues its players face.

Apr 3, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Bernie Sanders

What Losing the Brooklyn Dodgers Taught Bernie Sanders What Losing the Brooklyn Dodgers Taught Bernie Sanders

A lesson about corporate greed and the power of ownership was instilled when the senator’s beloved team moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles.

Mar 12, 2018 / Dave Zirin

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Oakland Catcher Bruce Maxwell Breaks Baseball’s Politics Line Oakland Catcher Bruce Maxwell Breaks Baseball’s Politics Line

There is a wall in baseball between sports and politics. One player just put a crack in it.

Sep 29, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Yawkey Way outside Fenway Park.

The Red Sox, the Confederacy, and Changing the Name of Yawkey Way The Red Sox, the Confederacy, and Changing the Name of Yawkey Way

Howard Bryant, native Bostonian and sports journalist/historian, has a nuanced take on the proposed name of the street that runs by Fenway Park.

Aug 28, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Yawkey Way outside Fenway Park.

Yawkey Way’s Name Change and the Art of Pro Wrestling Yawkey Way’s Name Change and the Art of Pro Wrestling

ESPN’s Howard Bryant joins the show to talk about a proposed change to a Red Sox landmark and Damian Smith discusses professional wrestling.

Aug 22, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Baseball Hall of Fame players before the MLB baseball All-Star Game in Miami on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.

Viva Baseball: The Latino Pageantry of the MLB’s 2017 All-Star Game Viva Baseball: The Latino Pageantry of the MLB’s 2017 All-Star Game

Latino baseball history, Venus Williams, and more.

Jul 18, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Adam Jones

The Baltimore Orioles’ John Angelos on Standing Up to Racism In Sports The Baltimore Orioles’ John Angelos on Standing Up to Racism In Sports

The Orioles COO explains how sports can help fight racism in our society, and why it’s important to speak out against hate.

May 9, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Adam Jones

MLB and Boston Sports Fans Have to Stand Up to Racism in the Stands MLB and Boston Sports Fans Have to Stand Up to Racism in the Stands

Racism in Boston sports will only change when the fans confront it.

May 3, 2017 / Dave Zirin

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