The latest ballpark news from Ballpark Digest, and the latest publishing news from August Publications. In each episode Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and publisher Kevin Reichard bring you the skinny on new book titles, reissues and more.
D.M. Fox talks the 1926 Toronto Maple Leafs and the rise of baseball in the Queen City
With Toronto on the rise a century ago, residents expected world-class offerings. Enter the 1926 Toronto Maple Leafs—led by the colorful “Howling Dan” Howley—and the construction of a sparkling state-of-the-art ballpark, Maple Leaf Stadium. D.M. Fox tells the story of a pivotal time in Toronto history. In this August Publications/Ballpark Digest podcast, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard sit down to discuss the newest August Publications title, The Howleyites: Toronto's Changi...
26 Mar 2026
Author Interview: Steve Dittmore and Eric Vickrey
The Ballpark Digest podcast is back for 2026, and we're kicking things off with a joint interview with Eric Vickrey, author of Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History, and Steve Dittmore, author of Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger. Eric and Steve are discussing their upcoming joint appearance/book signing at the Los Angeles Public Library (lapl.org). They'll be joined by former GM Fred Claire, whose book Extra Innings details his tim...
7 Mar 2023
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat: Previewing the 2023 rule changes
Mick Gillispie, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard discuss the beginning of spring training and preview MLB rule changes in the Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. None of the 2023 MLB changes are new to Mick and Jesse, who spent the past few seasons watching these changes in action in the minor leagues. Discussed are the rule changes one by one, in order of impact: No shifts, as two fielders must be positioned on each side of second base. Mick likes the ban on shifts only becaus...
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