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Featured Book
April 6th, 2013

‘Mr. Wrigley’s Ball Club’: A Wild Decade With The Chicago Cubs

In his new book “Mr. Wrigley’s Ball Club,” Roberts Ehrgott tells the wild history of the Chicago Cubs during the 1920s. Ehrgott joins Bill Littlefield to discuss the Cubs and his book.

In Depth
April 6th, 2013

The Designated Hitter Turns 40

It’s been 40 years since the American League instituted the designated hitter rule. Bill Littlefield takes a look back, with thoughts from Hall of Fame DH Orlando Cepeda and Ron Blomberg, the very first to play the position.

Featured Book
March 30th, 2013

‘Who’s On Worst’: Tales Of Baseball’s Goats

Who are baseball’s biggest anti-heroes of all time? Filip Bondy seeks to answer this question in his book “Who’s on Worst.”

Feature
March 30th, 2013
By Ron Schachter

Angels’ Future Lies In Mike Trout

After failing to reach the playoffs each of the past three seasons, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have splurged on established free agents Albert Pujols and Josh Hamilton in recent offseasons. But as Only A Game’s Ron Schachter reports, the fate of this year’s Angels team may depend on a younger man.

In Depth
March 30th, 2013

Tim Kurkjian Previews 2013 MLB Season

With Opening Day right around the corner, ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian joins Bill Littlefield to share his thoughts on the upcoming season and to predict a World Series champion.

Feature
March 23rd, 2013
By Sam Gallant

Nimble Competition At Baltimore Orioles Ballboy/Ballgirl Tryout

The Baltimore Orioles are in Sarasota, Fla., finishing up spring training, but back home in Baltimore, the competition to make the team is just as fierce. The Orioles held open tryouts for ballboys and ballgirls. WTMD reporter Sam Gallant took his chance at a part time job.

Interview
March 23rd, 2013

Preserving Memories In Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field may get a 21st century upgrade – and that’s not sitting well with some Chicago Cubs fans. Chicago Tribune Staff Writer Ron Grossman tells Bill Littlefield he treasures the ballpark as it is – and as it was.

Commentary
March 23rd, 2013

What You Missed At The World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic, which wrapped up on Tuesday night, didn’t capture the attention of American sports fans or the passion of American ballplayers. Bill Littlefield wishes it was otherwise.

Commentary
March 13th, 2013

Football’s Hot Stove

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

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.

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