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Featured Book
March 23rd, 2013

Kinsella’s ‘Butterfly Winter’ And Baseball’s Magic

In “Butterfly Winter,” W.P Kinsella takes readers back to the baseball diamond, exploring once again the power of the game to shape lives. The author of “Shoeless Joe” talks with Bill Littlefield about his first novel in more than a decade.

Commentary
March 16th, 2013

The ‘Real’ Reason Behind Canada-Mexico Brawl

Bill Littlefield searches for a historical explanation for the brawl between Canada and Mexico at the World Baseball Classic.

Commentary
March 13th, 2013

Football’s Hot Stove

Bill Littlefield laments baseball’s fall from glory and football’s growing popularity.

In Depth
March 9th, 2013

British Group Tracks Sports Statues

The Sporting Statues Project has compiled a database of baseball statues throughout the United States. Dr. Chris Stride joins Bill Littlefield to discuss the project.

Featured Book
March 9th, 2013

‘Nikkei Baseball’: The Story of Japanese American Ballplayers

In his new book Nikkei Baseball, Samuel O. Regalado examines the history of Japanese Americans on the baseball diamond. Bill Littlefield talks with Regalado abotu his book.

In The News
March 9th, 2013

Injuries, Rumors Plague New York Yankees

Opening Day is still weeks away, but the New York Yankees are already reeling from injuries. Daniel Barbarisi of the Wall Street Journal joins Bill Littlefield.

In The News
March 2nd, 2013

Twinkie Dog Set To Make Ballpark Debut

The Battle Creek Bombers of the Northwoods League have added a new item to their concession stand: The Twinkie Dog. Bill Littlefield spoke with the Bombers’ General Manager Brian Colopy and Assistant Manager Anthony Iovieno to learn about the creation.

Interview
February 23rd, 2013

Tim Kurkjian Previews The 2013 MLB Season

With Spring Training getting underway and Opening Day just over a month away, ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian joins Bill Littlefield to discuss the upcoming MLB season.

In The News
February 9th, 2013

Fallout From MLB’s New PED Scandal Continues

This week, a report linked Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun to a controversial clinic in South Florida. Braun issued a statement saying his lawyers consulted with Biogenesis about his successful appeal of a suspension for steroid use. CBSSports.com baseball columnist Danny Knobler joins Bill Littlefield to discuss the ongoing fallout.

Commentary
February 6th, 2013

The Excess of Alex Rodriguez

Yankees star Alex Rodriguez may have been using as many as 19 different products over the past several years. Bill Littlefield attempts to put the excess in perspective.

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