The Minor League Nerd Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:05:14 -0500 https://theminorleaguenerd.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Minor League Nerd yes 09ad5f6a-91e6-5646-904b-1bff684cdfe3 minorleaguenerd@gmail.com Minor League Nerd episodic false This is an audio version of the Minor League Nerd YouTube Channel, which covers the history of minor league baseball teams.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Minor League Nerd minorleaguenerd@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/9954q6uybyi0f6pfxspsxtz93ra0?.jpg The Minor League Nerd My Favorite Baseball Memory Episode 9. A Love of Abilene Baseball My Favorite Baseball Memory Episode 9. A Love of Abilene Baseball In this ninth episode of My Favorite Baseball Memory, I talk with Terry McCutchen, the host of the Foul Tips and Bat Flips podcast.

You can follow Terry at Twitter, Instagram and Threads.

These episodes will be uploaded during the winter hiatus of our regular Minor League Nerds history series.

Minor League Nerds merch can be purchased here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd


]]> In this ninth episode of My Favorite Baseball Memory, I talk with Terry McCutchen, the host of the Foul Tips and Bat Flips podcast.

You can follow Terry at Twitter, Instagram and Threads.

These episodes will be uploaded during the winter hiatus of our regular Minor League Nerds history series.

Minor League Nerds merch can be purchased here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd


]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-18652546 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0600 2278 full false Jim Tugerson and the 1953 Hot Springs Bathers Jim Tugerson and the 1953 Hot Springs Bathers This Minor League Nerd Special Episode looks at the Cotton States League's Hot Springs Bathers attempt at integration in 1953.

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]]> This Minor League Nerd Special Episode looks at the Cotton States League's Hot Springs Bathers attempt at integration in 1953.

Minor League Nerd merch can be purchased here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-18695452 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0600 1699 full false My Favorite Baseball Memory Episode 8. A Love (And Hatred) of Chicago White Sox Baseball My Favorite Baseball Memory Episode 8. A Love (And Hatred) of Chicago White Sox Baseball In this eighth episode of My Favorite Baseball Memory, I talk with my friend Sean Flynn, whom I've known for over 20 years.

These episodes will be uploaded during the winter hiatus of our regular Minor League Nerd history series.

Minor League Nerd merch can be purchased here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> In this eighth episode of My Favorite Baseball Memory, I talk with my friend Sean Flynn, whom I've known for over 20 years.

These episodes will be uploaded during the winter hiatus of our regular Minor League Nerd history series.

Minor League Nerd merch can be purchased here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-18649636 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0600 4334 full false 1946 Nashua Dodgers 1946 Nashua Dodgers This Minor League Nerd Special Episode looks at the 1946 Nashua Dodgers of the New England League, who were the first integrated team in the United States in the 20th Century

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]]> This Minor League Nerd Special Episode looks at the 1946 Nashua Dodgers of the New England League, who were the first integrated team in the United States in the 20th Century

Minor League Nerd merch can be purchased here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-18641228 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0600 1585 full false My Favorite Baseball Memory Episode 7. A Love of Cleveland and Puerto Rican Baseball My Favorite Baseball Memory Episode 7. A Love of Cleveland and Puerto Rican Baseball In this seventh episode of My Favorite Baseball Memory, I talk with my friend Ed Rivera from the Dad Hat Chronicles.

You can follow Ed on Instagram,  Threads and check out his YouTube Channel.

These episodes will be uploaded during the winter hiatus of our regular Minor League Nerd history series.

Minor League Nerd merch can be purchased here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> In this seventh episode of My Favorite Baseball Memory, I talk with my friend Ed Rivera from the Dad Hat Chronicles.

You can follow Ed on Instagram,  Threads and check out his YouTube Channel.

These episodes will be uploaded during the winter hiatus of our regular Minor League Nerd history series.

Minor League Nerd merch can be purchased here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-18581452 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0600 2563 full false My Favorite Baseball Memory Episode 6. A Love of Huntsville Baseball and Travel My Favorite Baseball Memory Episode 6. A Love of Huntsville Baseball and Travel In this sixth episode of My Favorite Baseball Memory, I talk with my friend Virgil Brooks.

You can follow Virgil on Instagram and Twitter.

These episodes will be uploaded during the winter hiatus of our regular Minor League Nerd history series.

If you would like to be a guest, send us an email at minorleaguenerd@gmail.com, or a message through one of our social media pages and we can get you booked.

Minor League Nerd merch can be purchased here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> In this sixth episode of My Favorite Baseball Memory, I talk with my friend Virgil Brooks.

You can follow Virgil on Instagram and Twitter.

These episodes will be uploaded during the winter hiatus of our regular Minor League Nerd history series.

If you would like to be a guest, send us an email at minorleaguenerd@gmail.com, or a message through one of our social media pages and we can get you booked.

Minor League Nerd merch can be purchased here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-18412683 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0600 3608 full false My Favorite Baseball Memory Episode 5. A Love of the Philadelphia Phillies and Baseball Travel My Favorite Baseball Memory Episode 5. A Love of the Philadelphia Phillies and Baseball Travel In this fifth episode of My Favorite Baseball Memory, I talk with my friend Paul Caputo of the Baseball By Design podcast.

You can follow Paul at Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook.

These episodes will be uploaded during the winter hiatus of our regular Minor League Nerd history series.

If you would like to be a guest, send us an email at minorleaguenerd@gmail.com, or a message through one of our social media pages and we can get you booked.

Minor League Nerd merch can be purchased here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> In this fifth episode of My Favorite Baseball Memory, I talk with my friend Paul Caputo of the Baseball By Design podcast.

You can follow Paul at Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook.

These episodes will be uploaded during the winter hiatus of our regular Minor League Nerd history series.

If you would like to be a guest, send us an email at minorleaguenerd@gmail.com, or a message through one of our social media pages and we can get you booked.

Minor League Nerd merch can be purchased here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-18401095 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0600 3037 full false My Favorite Baseball Memory Episode 4. A Love of New York, Tampa and South Carolina Baseball My Favorite Baseball Memory Episode 4. A Love of New York, Tampa and South Carolina Baseball In this fourth episode of My Favorite Baseball Memory, I talk with my Frankie Castellon of Frankie Castellon Caps and the StadiumBS Podcast.

You can check out Frankie's Linktree to see where you can follow him.

These episodes will be uploaded during the winter hiatus of our regular Minor League Nerd history series.

If you would like to be a guest, send us an email at minorleaguenerd@gmail.com, or a message through one of our social media pages and we can get you booked.

Minor League Nerd merch can be purchased here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> In this fourth episode of My Favorite Baseball Memory, I talk with my Frankie Castellon of Frankie Castellon Caps and the StadiumBS Podcast.

You can check out Frankie's Linktree to see where you can follow him.

These episodes will be uploaded during the winter hiatus of our regular Minor League Nerd history series.

If you would like to be a guest, send us an email at minorleaguenerd@gmail.com, or a message through one of our social media pages and we can get you booked.

Minor League Nerd merch can be purchased here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-18367902 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0600 2296 full false My Favorite Baseball Memory Episode 3. A Love of the Chicago Cubs & Chicago Indy Baseball My Favorite Baseball Memory Episode 3. A Love of the Chicago Cubs & Chicago Indy Baseball In this third episode of My Favorite Baseball Memory, I talk with my friend Joel van Diggelen.

You can follow Joel at Twitter and Instagram

These episodes will be uploaded during the winter hiatus of our regular Minor League Nerd history series.

If you would like to be a guest, send us an email at minorleaguenerd@gmail.com, or a message through one of our social media pages and we can get you booked.

Minor League Nerd merch can be purchased here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> In this third episode of My Favorite Baseball Memory, I talk with my friend Joel van Diggelen.

You can follow Joel at Twitter and Instagram

These episodes will be uploaded during the winter hiatus of our regular Minor League Nerd history series.

If you would like to be a guest, send us an email at minorleaguenerd@gmail.com, or a message through one of our social media pages and we can get you booked.

Minor League Nerd merch can be purchased here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-18300224 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0600 2034 full false My Favorite Baseball Memory Episode 2. A Love of the Yankees and Columbia, SC Baseball My Favorite Baseball Memory Episode 2. A Love of the Yankees and Columbia, SC Baseball In this second episode, I talk with my friend Donnie Wise about some of his favorite baseball and non-baseball memories.

You can follow Donnie at:

Instagram

Threads

Twitter

These episodes will be uploaded during the winter hiatus of our regular Minor League Nerd history series.

If you would like to be a guest, send us an email at minorleaguenerd@gmail.com and we can get you booked.

Minor League Nerd merch can be purchased here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> In this second episode, I talk with my friend Donnie Wise about some of his favorite baseball and non-baseball memories.

You can follow Donnie at:

Instagram

Threads

Twitter

These episodes will be uploaded during the winter hiatus of our regular Minor League Nerd history series.

If you would like to be a guest, send us an email at minorleaguenerd@gmail.com and we can get you booked.

Minor League Nerd merch can be purchased here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-18233410 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0600 2347 full false My Favorite Baseball Memory Episode 1. A True Baseball Love Affair My Favorite Baseball Memory Episode 1. A True Baseball Love Affair This is the first episode of what looks to be a twice monthly series where guests and I will discuss some of their favorite baseball memories. This first episode sees the presenter of the Mostly Forgotten Teams Series, Christina and I discussing the origins of our love for the game and some of our favorite baseball memories.

These episodes will be uploaded during the winter hiatus of our regular Minor League Nerd history series.

If you would like to be a guest, send us an email at minorleaguenerd@gmail.com and we can get you booked.

Minor League Nerd merch can be purchased here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> This is the first episode of what looks to be a twice monthly series where guests and I will discuss some of their favorite baseball memories. This first episode sees the presenter of the Mostly Forgotten Teams Series, Christina and I discussing the origins of our love for the game and some of our favorite baseball memories.

These episodes will be uploaded during the winter hiatus of our regular Minor League Nerd history series.

If you would like to be a guest, send us an email at minorleaguenerd@gmail.com and we can get you booked.

Minor League Nerd merch can be purchased here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-18146717 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0600 2478 full false The 1934 Los Angeles Angels: The Greatest Minor League Team in History The 1934 Los Angeles Angels: The Greatest Minor League Team in History This Minor League Nerd Special Episode looks at the 1934 Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League who were selected as the greatest Minor League team in history back in 2001.

Get Minor League Nerd gear at Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> This Minor League Nerd Special Episode looks at the 1934 Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League who were selected as the greatest Minor League team in history back in 2001.

Get Minor League Nerd gear at Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-18129346 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0600 2181 full false 13 Homers in One Game 13 Homers in One Game This Minor League Nerd Story Break episode looks at the game played between the Phoenix Firebirds and the Colorado Springs Sky Sox of the Pacific Coast League on May 13, 1988 in which the two teams hit a combined 13 home runs.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Story Break episode looks at the game played between the Phoenix Firebirds and the Colorado Springs Sky Sox of the Pacific Coast League on May 13, 1988 in which the two teams hit a combined 13 home runs.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-18005955 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0500 217 full false The History of Professional Baseball in Zanesville, OH 1933 to 1950 The History of Professional Baseball in Zanesville, OH 1933 to 1950 This Minor League Nerd Franchise History Series episode looks at the history of professional baseball in Zanesville, OH. Specifically looking at the teams that played in the city between 1933 and 1950.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Franchise History Series episode looks at the history of professional baseball in Zanesville, OH. Specifically looking at the teams that played in the city between 1933 and 1950.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-18004881 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2233 full false You Can't Strike Him Out You Can't Strike Him Out This Minor League Nerd Story Break looks at most of the career of catcher Lee Head. During his time in the Southern Association, he was nearly impossible to strike out.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Story Break looks at most of the career of catcher Lee Head. During his time in the Southern Association, he was nearly impossible to strike out.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-17892966 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0500 175 full false History of the Class A/AA/Triple-A Championship History of the Class A/AA/Triple-A Championship This Minor League Nerd Special Episode looks at the history of the Championship Series and Games that have been played at the highest classification level of Minor League Baseball.

Tee Public Store Link: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> This Minor League Nerd Special Episode looks at the history of the Championship Series and Games that have been played at the highest classification level of Minor League Baseball.

Tee Public Store Link: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-17892947 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2328 full false Fire the Bums! Fire the Bums! This Minor League Nerd Story Break looks at how Abner Powell, owner and manager of the New Orleans Pelicans in 1901, attempted to right the ship after his team found themselves in the cellar. 

There is some dispute as to whether these actions ever actually took place.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Story Break looks at how Abner Powell, owner and manager of the New Orleans Pelicans in 1901, attempted to right the ship after his team found themselves in the cellar. 

There is some dispute as to whether these actions ever actually took place.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-17817847 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0500 75 full false Waterbury Timers Waterbury Timers This Franchise History Series episode looks at the history of the Waterbury Timers who were members of the Class B Colonial League from 1947 to 1950.

]]> This Franchise History Series episode looks at the history of the Waterbury Timers who were members of the Class B Colonial League from 1947 to 1950.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-17817808 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1432 full false 14 Errors in One Game 14 Errors in One Game This Minor League Nerd Story Break looks at a Carolina League game between the Greensboro Patriots and the Martinsville Athletics on May 14, 1945 in which Martinsville committed 14 errors.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Story Break looks at a Carolina League game between the Greensboro Patriots and the Martinsville Athletics on May 14, 1945 in which Martinsville committed 14 errors.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-17749858 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0500 133 full false Stamford's Colonial League Team Stamford's Colonial League Team This Franchise History Series episode looks at the professional baseball team that played in Stamford, CT as a member of the Class B Colonial League from 1947 to 1950.

]]> This Franchise History Series episode looks at the professional baseball team that played in Stamford, CT as a member of the Class B Colonial League from 1947 to 1950.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-17749655 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1544 full false The Missions: San Francisco's other PCL team The Missions: San Francisco's other PCL team This Mostly Forgotten Teams episode looks at San Francisco's other PCL team that played in the city rom 1926 to 1937. 

]]> This Mostly Forgotten Teams episode looks at San Francisco's other PCL team that played in the city rom 1926 to 1937. 

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-17661484 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1989 full false The Orphans The Orphans This Minor League Nerds Story Break looks at a team that became known as the Orphans that played in the Virginia-North Carolina League in 1905.

]]> This Minor League Nerds Story Break looks at a team that became known as the Orphans that played in the Virginia-North Carolina League in 1905.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-17638016 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0500 170 full false Martinsville Athletics Martinsville Athletics This Minor League Nerd Shorts episode looks at the history of the Martinsville Athletics who played in the Carolina League from 1945 to 1949.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Shorts episode looks at the history of the Martinsville Athletics who played in the Carolina League from 1945 to 1949.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-17595549 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0500 706 full false Martinsville Manufacturers Martinsville Manufacturers This Minor League Nerd Shorts episode is about the Martinsville Manufacturers who played in the Bi-State League from 1934 to 1941.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Shorts episode is about the Martinsville Manufacturers who played in the Bi-State League from 1934 to 1941.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-17593851 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0500 598 full false Springfield Cubs Springfield Cubs This Mostly Forgotten Teams episode looks at the Springfield Cubs who played in the International League from 1950 to 1953.

Tee Public Link: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> This Mostly Forgotten Teams episode looks at the Springfield Cubs who played in the International League from 1950 to 1953.

Tee Public Link: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-17549261 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1250 full false The History of Professional Baseball in Utica, NY Part 2 The History of Professional Baseball in Utica, NY Part 2 This Franchise History Series episode is part two of our look at the history of Professional Baseball in Utica, NY. This episode will cover 1939 to 2025.

We now have a Tee Public store where you can buy Minor League Nerd merch. Here's the link to the store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> This Franchise History Series episode is part two of our look at the history of Professional Baseball in Utica, NY. This episode will cover 1939 to 2025.

We now have a Tee Public store where you can buy Minor League Nerd merch. Here's the link to the store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-17521596 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2679 full false The History of Professional Baseball in Utica, NY Part 1 The History of Professional Baseball in Utica, NY Part 1 This Franchise History Series episode is part one of two and looks at the history of Professional Baseball in Utica, NY from 1878 to 1924. It is also our 100th release.

We now have a Tee Public store where you can buy Minor League Nerd merch. Here's the link to the store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> This Franchise History Series episode is part one of two and looks at the history of Professional Baseball in Utica, NY from 1878 to 1924. It is also our 100th release.

We now have a Tee Public store where you can buy Minor League Nerd merch. Here's the link to the store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-17484744 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2710 full false Marion Mets Marion Mets With the colligate summer league Marion Hungry Mothers beginning play recently, we are looking at Marion's only professional teams, the Marion A's and the Marion Mets in this Franchise History Series episode.

Also, we now have merch available on Tee Public. You can get yourself some and let the world know you're a Major Nerd for the Minor Leagues by clicking this link:  https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd 

]]> With the colligate summer league Marion Hungry Mothers beginning play recently, we are looking at Marion's only professional teams, the Marion A's and the Marion Mets in this Franchise History Series episode.

Also, we now have merch available on Tee Public. You can get yourself some and let the world know you're a Major Nerd for the Minor Leagues by clicking this link:  https://www.teepublic.com/user/minorleaguenerd 

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-17403485 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1722 full false Las Vegas Wranglers Las Vegas Wranglers This Franchise History Series episode covers the Las Vegas Wranglers who played in a few different leagues between 1947 and 1952 and then again in 1957 and for part of the 1958 baseball season.

]]> This Franchise History Series episode covers the Las Vegas Wranglers who played in a few different leagues between 1947 and 1952 and then again in 1957 and for part of the 1958 baseball season.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-17136015 Thu, 29 May 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1262 full false An Insane Game in Springfield An Insane Game in Springfield This Minor League Nerd Story Break episode looks at an insane game that took place in the Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League on July 20, 1926.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Story Break episode looks at an insane game that took place in the Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League on July 20, 1926.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-17038773 Thu, 15 May 2025 10:00:00 -0500 132 full false Randy Savage's Minor League Baseball Career Randy Savage's Minor League Baseball Career This Minor League Nerd Special Episode looks at the baseball career of professional wrestler Randy "Macho Man" Savage.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Special Episode looks at the baseball career of professional wrestler Randy "Macho Man" Savage.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-17038709 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1262 full false Jackson Mets Jackson Mets This Minor League Nerd Mostly Forgotten Teams episode covers the Jackson Mets of the Double-A Texas League.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Mostly Forgotten Teams episode covers the Jackson Mets of the Double-A Texas League.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-17011000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1531 full false 1974 Victoria Toros 1974 Victoria Toros This Minor League Nerd Mostly Forgotten Teams episode tells the story of the 1974 Victoria Toros of the Texas League.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Mostly Forgotten Teams episode tells the story of the 1974 Victoria Toros of the Texas League.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-16880717 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0500 627 full false Memphis Blues Memphis Blues This Minor League Nerd Shorts episode looks at the history of the Memphis Blues who played in the Double-A Texas League from 1968 to 1973.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Shorts episode looks at the history of the Memphis Blues who played in the Double-A Texas League from 1968 to 1973.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-16880704 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0500 817 full false The Doghouse Dilemma The Doghouse Dilemma This Minor League Nerd Story Break tells the interesting story of something that happened during a town ball game in Dassel, MN on August 18, 1940.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Story Break tells the interesting story of something that happened during a town ball game in Dassel, MN on August 18, 1940.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-16859608 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500 127 full false The Story of Take Me Out to the Ball Game The Story of Take Me Out to the Ball Game This Minor League Nerd Special Episode tells the story of the baseball anthem Take Me Out to the Ball Game.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Special Episode tells the story of the baseball anthem Take Me Out to the Ball Game.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-16859558 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0500 700 full false Nine Batters, Nine Homers Nine Batters, Nine Homers This Minor League Nerd Story Break is about the one and only time in the history of professional baseball in which all nine members of a starting lineup for a team hit a home run in one game.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Story Break is about the one and only time in the history of professional baseball in which all nine members of a starting lineup for a team hit a home run in one game.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-16692077 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0500 159 full false A 35 to 6 Blowout in Arizona A 35 to 6 Blowout in Arizona This Minor League Nerd Story Break covers a major blow out that took place in Douglas, AZ in 1956.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Story Break covers a major blow out that took place in Douglas, AZ in 1956.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-16692011 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0600 136 full false Wichita Aeros Wichita Aeros This Mostly Forgotten Teams episode looks at the history of the Wichita Aeros who played in the old Triple-A American Association from 1970 to 1984.

]]> This Mostly Forgotten Teams episode looks at the history of the Wichita Aeros who played in the old Triple-A American Association from 1970 to 1984.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-16691681 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0600 1328 full false Atlanta Black Crackers Atlanta Black Crackers This Franchise History Series episode covers the Atlanta Black Crackers, who played as an independent team as well as in the Negro Southern League, the Negro American League and the Negro American Association between 1919 and 1949.

]]> This Franchise History Series episode covers the Atlanta Black Crackers, who played as an independent team as well as in the Negro Southern League, the Negro American League and the Negro American Association between 1919 and 1949.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-16649593 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0600 1399 full false Southern League of Colored Base Ballists Southern League of Colored Base Ballists This Minor League Nerd Special episode covers the Southern League of Colored Base Ballists, which was the first attempt at forming an all black baseball league back in 1886.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Special episode covers the Southern League of Colored Base Ballists, which was the first attempt at forming an all black baseball league back in 1886.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-16584208 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0600 783 full false Tucson Toros Tucson Toros This Franchise History Series episode looks at the history of the Tucson Toros who played in the Triple-A Pacific Coast League from 1969 to 1997. We covered on our old Throwback Thursday Cap of the Day Series, which were not uploaded as a podcast versions, making this our eleventh expanded and recut episode from that series.

]]> This Franchise History Series episode looks at the history of the Tucson Toros who played in the Triple-A Pacific Coast League from 1969 to 1997. We covered on our old Throwback Thursday Cap of the Day Series, which were not uploaded as a podcast versions, making this our eleventh expanded and recut episode from that series.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-16481316 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0600 2061 full false Tagged Out at Home on a Home Run Tagged Out at Home on a Home Run This Minor League Nerd Story Break episode tells the story of the time a batter in the Texas League was called out at home after hitting a home run.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Story Break episode tells the story of the time a batter in the Texas League was called out at home after hitting a home run.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-16436744 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0600 82 full false Muncie Fruit Jars Muncie Fruit Jars This episode of Minor League Nerd Shorts covers the two teams that are known today as the Muncie Fruit Jars. One played in 1906. The other played in 1908.

]]> This episode of Minor League Nerd Shorts covers the two teams that are known today as the Muncie Fruit Jars. One played in 1906. The other played in 1908.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-16436532 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0600 862 full false The Fastest Game Played in Professional Baseball History The Fastest Game Played in Professional Baseball History This Minor League Nerd Story Break episode is about the fastest game played in the history of professional baseball.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Story Break episode is about the fastest game played in the history of professional baseball.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-16373140 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0600 116 full false Rockford Rox Rockford Rox This episode of our Mostly Forgotten Teams Series looks at the history of the Rockford Rox who played in the Class C Central Association from 1947 to 1949.

]]> This episode of our Mostly Forgotten Teams Series looks at the history of the Rockford Rox who played in the Class C Central Association from 1947 to 1949.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-16373091 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0600 902 full false The History of Minor League Baseball in Dallas, TX Part 2 The History of Minor League Baseball in Dallas, TX Part 2 This episode of Mostly Forgotten Teams is part two of our two part series covering the history of Minor League Baseball in Dallas, TX. This episode covers 1946 to 1964.

]]> This episode of Mostly Forgotten Teams is part two of our two part series covering the history of Minor League Baseball in Dallas, TX. This episode covers 1946 to 1964.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-16331037 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0600 1808 full false The History of Minor League Baseball in Dallas, TX Part 1 The History of Minor League Baseball in Dallas, TX Part 1 This episode of Mostly Forgotten Teams is part one of two covering the history of Minor League Baseball in Dallas, TX. This first episode covers 1884 to 1942.

]]> This episode of Mostly Forgotten Teams is part one of two covering the history of Minor League Baseball in Dallas, TX. This first episode covers 1884 to 1942.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-16298820 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0600 2559 full false How Buffalo Got a Federal League Team How Buffalo Got a Federal League Team This episode of Minor League Nerd Story Break tells the story of how Buffalo, NY was able to get a Federal League team over Cleveland, OH.

]]> This episode of Minor League Nerd Story Break tells the story of how Buffalo, NY was able to get a Federal League team over Cleveland, OH.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-16221656 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0600 140 full false Danville Leafs Danville Leafs This episode of Minor League Nerd Franchise History Series looks at the Danville Leafs who played in the Carolina League from 1945 to 1958.

]]> This episode of Minor League Nerd Franchise History Series looks at the Danville Leafs who played in the Carolina League from 1945 to 1958.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-16221642 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0600 2087 full false The 1922 Paducah Indians The 1922 Paducah Indians This is the first episode of our new series Minor League Nerd Story Break. This episode is about the 1922 Paducah Indians of the Kentucky-Illinois-Tennessee, or KITTY League.

]]> This is the first episode of our new series Minor League Nerd Story Break. This episode is about the 1922 Paducah Indians of the Kentucky-Illinois-Tennessee, or KITTY League.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-16134059 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0600 142 full false Richmond Virginians Richmond Virginians This Franchise History Series episode looks at the history of the Richmond Virginians who played in the Triple-A International League from 1954 to 1964. We covered them on our old Throwback Thursday Cap of the Day Series. Those episodes were never uploaded as podcast versions, making this our tenth expanded and recut episode from that series.

]]> This Franchise History Series episode looks at the history of the Richmond Virginians who played in the Triple-A International League from 1954 to 1964. We covered them on our old Throwback Thursday Cap of the Day Series. Those episodes were never uploaded as podcast versions, making this our tenth expanded and recut episode from that series.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-16054056 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0600 1378 full false Denver Bears Denver Bears This Franchise History Series episode looks at the history of the Denver Bears, who later became the Denver Zephyrs. They played in the Triple-A American Association as well as the Pacific Coast League.

]]> This Franchise History Series episode looks at the history of the Denver Bears, who later became the Denver Zephyrs. They played in the Triple-A American Association as well as the Pacific Coast League.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15971364 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1902 full false The History of Professional Baseball in Raleigh, NC Part 2 The History of Professional Baseball in Raleigh, NC Part 2 This is part two of our two part Franchise History Series looking at the history of professional baseball in Raleigh, NC, specifically focusing on the Raleigh Capitals of the Carolina League. This episode covers 1958 to 1971.

]]> This is part two of our two part Franchise History Series looking at the history of professional baseball in Raleigh, NC, specifically focusing on the Raleigh Capitals of the Carolina League. This episode covers 1958 to 1971.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15945510 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1677 full false The History of Professional Baseball in Raleigh, NC Part 1 The History of Professional Baseball in Raleigh, NC Part 1 This is part one of a two part Franchise History Series about the history of professional baseball in Raleigh, NC, specifically focusing on the Raleigh Capitals of the Carolina League. This episode covers 1900 to 1953.

]]> This is part one of a two part Franchise History Series about the history of professional baseball in Raleigh, NC, specifically focusing on the Raleigh Capitals of the Carolina League. This episode covers 1900 to 1953.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15934789 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1689 full false 1977 New Orleans Pelicans 1977 New Orleans Pelicans This Mostly Forgotten Teams episode covers the 1977 New Orleans Pelicans of the Triple-A American Association.

]]> This Mostly Forgotten Teams episode covers the 1977 New Orleans Pelicans of the Triple-A American Association.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15851478 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500 774 full false San Juan Marlins San Juan Marlins This Minor League Nerd Shorts episode covers the very short-lived San Juan Marlins of the International League. We originally covered them on our old Throwback Thursday Cap of the Day Series. Those episodes were never uploaded as podcast versions, making this our ninth expanded and recut episode from that series.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Shorts episode covers the very short-lived San Juan Marlins of the International League. We originally covered them on our old Throwback Thursday Cap of the Day Series. Those episodes were never uploaded as podcast versions, making this our ninth expanded and recut episode from that series.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15850714 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500 633 full false Evansville Triplets Evansville Triplets This Franchise History episode covers the Triple-A Evansville Triplets who played in the American Association from 1970 to 1984. 

]]> This Franchise History episode covers the Triple-A Evansville Triplets who played in the American Association from 1970 to 1984. 

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15763331 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1440 full false Nashville Xpress Nashville Xpress This Minor League Nerd Shorts episode looks at the history of the short lived Nashville Xpress of the Southern League. We originally covered them in our old Throwback Thursday Cap of the Day series. Those episodes were never uploaded as podcast versions, making this our eighth expanded and recut episode from that series.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Shorts episode looks at the history of the short lived Nashville Xpress of the Southern League. We originally covered them in our old Throwback Thursday Cap of the Day series. Those episodes were never uploaded as podcast versions, making this our eighth expanded and recut episode from that series.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15743419 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0500 559 full false Akron Numatics Akron Numatics This episode of Mostly Forgotten Teams covers the Akron Numatics who played one season in the then Double-A International League in 1920. Most modern sources list them as the Akron Buckeyes.

]]> This episode of Mostly Forgotten Teams covers the Akron Numatics who played one season in the then Double-A International League in 1920. Most modern sources list them as the Akron Buckeyes.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15692296 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0500 718 full false The Potato Caper The Potato Caper This Minor League Nerd Special Episode is the story of a caper...the potato caper.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Special Episode is the story of a caper...the potato caper.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15669517 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0500 851 full false The History of Professional Baseball in Ottawa, ON Part Three The History of Professional Baseball in Ottawa, ON Part Three This Franchise History episode is part three of a three part series looking at the history of professional baseball in Ottawa, ON. This episode covers 1993 to 1923.

]]> This Franchise History episode is part three of a three part series looking at the history of professional baseball in Ottawa, ON. This episode covers 1993 to 1923.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15620379 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1435 full false The History of Professional Baseball in Ottawa, ON Part Two The History of Professional Baseball in Ottawa, ON Part Two This Franchise History episode is part two of a three part series looking at the history of professional baseball in Ottawa, ON. This episode covers 1922 to 1954.

]]> This Franchise History episode is part two of a three part series looking at the history of professional baseball in Ottawa, ON. This episode covers 1922 to 1954.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15595831 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1557 full false The History of Professional Baseball in Ottawa, ON Part One The History of Professional Baseball in Ottawa, ON Part One This Franchise History episode is part one of a three part series looking at the history of professional baseball in Ottawa, ON. This episode covers 1898 to 1915.

]]> This Franchise History episode is part one of a three part series looking at the history of professional baseball in Ottawa, ON. This episode covers 1898 to 1915.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15576940 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1749 full false Princeton Infants Princeton Infants This episode of Minor League Nerd Shorts covers the Princeton Infants who play in the Class D Kentucky-Illinois-Tennessee League in 1905.

]]> This episode of Minor League Nerd Shorts covers the Princeton Infants who play in the Class D Kentucky-Illinois-Tennessee League in 1905.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15540864 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0500 511 full false Cleveland Bearcats/Spiders Cleveland Bearcats/Spiders In 1914 and 1915, the city of Cleveland hosted two professional baseball teams, one in the major American League and one in the minor American Association. This episode of Mostly Forgotten Teams tells that story.

]]> In 1914 and 1915, the city of Cleveland hosted two professional baseball teams, one in the major American League and one in the minor American Association. This episode of Mostly Forgotten Teams tells that story.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15514666 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1222 full false St. Louis Browns St. Louis Browns This Franchise History Series episode is about the St. Louis Browns who played in the American League from 1902 to 1953. We covered them in our now discontinued Throwback Thursday Cap of the Day Series, which is currently our most popular episode on YouTube. Instead of expanding and recutting the episode, like we've been doing with other episodes in that series, we decided to rerecord an audio version to upload as a podcast, with a few minor changes.

]]> This Franchise History Series episode is about the St. Louis Browns who played in the American League from 1902 to 1953. We covered them in our now discontinued Throwback Thursday Cap of the Day Series, which is currently our most popular episode on YouTube. Instead of expanding and recutting the episode, like we've been doing with other episodes in that series, we decided to rerecord an audio version to upload as a podcast, with a few minor changes.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15464358 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1133 full false Havana Sugar Kings Havana Sugar Kings This Minor League Nerd Franchise History episode looks at the Havana Sugar Kings who played in the Triple-A International League from 1954 until July 1960 when they relocated to Jersey City, NJ. They began play in the Class C Florida International League in 1946.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Franchise History episode looks at the Havana Sugar Kings who played in the Triple-A International League from 1954 until July 1960 when they relocated to Jersey City, NJ. They began play in the Class C Florida International League in 1946.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15358161 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500 1164 full false Hollywood Stars - Los Angeles Angels Fight, August 2, 1953 Hollywood Stars - Los Angeles Angels Fight, August 2, 1953 This Minor League Nerd Special Episode looks at the rivalry and fight that took place between the Hollywood Stars and the Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League on Sunday August 2, 1953.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Special Episode looks at the rivalry and fight that took place between the Hollywood Stars and the Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League on Sunday August 2, 1953.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15357974 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1326 full false Florence/Myrtle Beach Blue Jays and Myrtle Beach Hurricanes Florence/Myrtle Beach Blue Jays and Myrtle Beach Hurricanes This episode of Minor League Nerd Shorts looks at the history of the Myrtle Beach Hurricanes, who began in 1981 as the Florence Blue Jays. They were originally covered in our old Throwback Thursday Cap of the Day series. Those episodes were never uploaded as podcast versions, making this our fifth expanded and recut episode from that series.

]]> This episode of Minor League Nerd Shorts looks at the history of the Myrtle Beach Hurricanes, who began in 1981 as the Florence Blue Jays. They were originally covered in our old Throwback Thursday Cap of the Day series. Those episodes were never uploaded as podcast versions, making this our fifth expanded and recut episode from that series.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15355258 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0500 896 full false Sunbury Senators/Indians Sunbury Senators/Indians This episode of Minor League Nerd Shorts looks at the Sunbury Senators/Indians who began as a semi-pro team before becoming charter members of the Class C, later Class B, Insterstate League in 1939. They only lasted one more season before leaving town.

]]> This episode of Minor League Nerd Shorts looks at the Sunbury Senators/Indians who began as a semi-pro team before becoming charter members of the Class C, later Class B, Insterstate League in 1939. They only lasted one more season before leaving town.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15185117 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0500 884 full false Cleveland Buckeyes Cleveland Buckeyes This Franchise History episode is about the Cleveland Buckeyes who played in the Negro American League during the 1940s and into 1950.   They were originally covered in our old Throwback Thursday Cap of the Day Series, but those episodes were never uploaded as a podcast version, making this our fourth expanded and recut episode from that series.

]]> This Franchise History episode is about the Cleveland Buckeyes who played in the Negro American League during the 1940s and into 1950.   They were originally covered in our old Throwback Thursday Cap of the Day Series, but those episodes were never uploaded as a podcast version, making this our fourth expanded and recut episode from that series.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15116585 Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1072 full false Paris Parisians Paris Parisians This episode of Minor League Nerd Shorts look at the Paris Parisians. Actually, this is a doubleheader of sorts, as there were two teams that played under that name. The first played in the Eastern Illinois League for part of 1907 and all of 1908 and the second played in the Kentucky-Illinois-Tennessee, or KITTY League from 1922 to 1924. 


]]> This episode of Minor League Nerd Shorts look at the Paris Parisians. Actually, this is a doubleheader of sorts, as there were two teams that played under that name. The first played in the Eastern Illinois League for part of 1907 and all of 1908 and the second played in the Kentucky-Illinois-Tennessee, or KITTY League from 1922 to 1924. 


]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15017313 Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00 -0500 924 full false The History of Triple-A Baseball in Oklahoma City The History of Triple-A Baseball in Oklahoma City This Franchise History episode is the continuation of our last Mostly Forgotten Teams episode about the Houston Buffalo(e)s/Buffs. After Houston was awarded a National League Franchise, which began play as the Colt .45s in 1962, the Houston Buffs relocated to Oklahoma City, OK, becoming the first Triple-A team in the city. This episode looks at their history through the 2023 season.

]]> This Franchise History episode is the continuation of our last Mostly Forgotten Teams episode about the Houston Buffalo(e)s/Buffs. After Houston was awarded a National League Franchise, which began play as the Colt .45s in 1962, the Houston Buffs relocated to Oklahoma City, OK, becoming the first Triple-A team in the city. This episode looks at their history through the 2023 season.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-15005453 Thu, 09 May 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1882 full false Houston Buffaloes/Buffalos/Buffs Houston Buffaloes/Buffalos/Buffs This Franchise History episode is about the first professional baseball team to play in Houston, TX. Some sources show the name spelled as BUFFALOES, other as BUFFALOS and some just called them the BUFFS, which eventually became their official name. No matter the spelling, they had a very long and successful time in the city of Houston.

]]> This Franchise History episode is about the first professional baseball team to play in Houston, TX. Some sources show the name spelled as BUFFALOES, other as BUFFALOS and some just called them the BUFFS, which eventually became their official name. No matter the spelling, they had a very long and successful time in the city of Houston.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-14978922 Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:00 -0500 2234 full false Queens Kings Queens Kings This Minor League Nerd Shorts episode is about the one year wonder Queens Kings, who were a placeholder franchise for the Brooklyn Cyclones. The Kings were originally covered in our old Throwback Thursday Cap of the Day Series, but was never uploaded as a podcast version, making this our third expanded and recut episode from that series.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Shorts episode is about the one year wonder Queens Kings, who were a placeholder franchise for the Brooklyn Cyclones. The Kings were originally covered in our old Throwback Thursday Cap of the Day Series, but was never uploaded as a podcast version, making this our third expanded and recut episode from that series.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-14830106 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0500 500 full false Jacksonville Beach Sea Birds Jacksonville Beach Sea Birds This Minor League Nerd Shorts episode is about the short lived Jacksonville Beach Sea Birds who played in the Class D Florida State League from 1952 to 1954. The team's history actually has a connection to the Civil Rights Movement. 

They were covered in our old Throwback Thursday Cap of the Day series, but those was not uploaded as a podcast, making this is our second expanded and recut episode from that series.

]]> This Minor League Nerd Shorts episode is about the short lived Jacksonville Beach Sea Birds who played in the Class D Florida State League from 1952 to 1954. The team's history actually has a connection to the Civil Rights Movement. 

They were covered in our old Throwback Thursday Cap of the Day series, but those was not uploaded as a podcast, making this is our second expanded and recut episode from that series.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-14815702 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0500 753 full false Schaumburg Flyers Schaumburg Flyers This Franchise History Series episode is about the Schaumburg Flyers who played in the independent Northern League from 1999 to 2010. They were covered in our old Throwback Thursday Cap of the Day series, but those was not uploaded as a podcast. This is our first expanded and recut episode from that series.

]]> This Franchise History Series episode is about the Schaumburg Flyers who played in the independent Northern League from 1999 to 2010. They were covered in our old Throwback Thursday Cap of the Day series, but those was not uploaded as a podcast. This is our first expanded and recut episode from that series.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-14813674 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0500 781 full false The history of professional baseball in Anderson, SC Part Three The history of professional baseball in Anderson, SC Part Three This is part three of our three part series looking at the history of professional baseball in Anderson, SC. This installment covers 1974 to 2007.

]]> This is part three of our three part series looking at the history of professional baseball in Anderson, SC. This installment covers 1974 to 2007.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-14648961 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500 718 full false The history of professional baseball in Anderson, SC Part Two The history of professional baseball in Anderson, SC Part Two This is part two of a three part Minor League Nerd Shorts series looking at the history of professional baseball in Anderson, SC. This installment covers 1970 to 1973.

]]> This is part two of a three part Minor League Nerd Shorts series looking at the history of professional baseball in Anderson, SC. This installment covers 1970 to 1973.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-14647115 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500 675 full false The history of professional baseball in Anderson, SC Part One The history of professional baseball in Anderson, SC Part One This is part one of a three part series looking at the history of professional baseball in Anderson, SC. This installment covers 1907 to 1954.

]]> This is part one of a three part series looking at the history of professional baseball in Anderson, SC. This installment covers 1907 to 1954.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-14646646 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0600 518 full false Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee Brewers The Milwaukee Brewers were members of the American Association from 1902 to 1952. This episode looks at their history, as well as the history of the teams that succeeded them when the franchise relocated three times.

Hosted by Christina Robinson
Researched, written and edited by Kelly Robinson

Sources:
https://www.amazon.com/American-Association-Milwaukee-Brewers-Baseball/dp/0738532754
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers_(American_Association)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers_(1894%E2%80%931901)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Browns
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Association_(1902%E2%80%931997)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/November_1901
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Hauser
https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=hauser001jos
http://www.borchertfield.com/
https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/lou-perini/
https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Wichita_Braves
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casey_Stengel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_Barrel_Man
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Creams

]]> The Milwaukee Brewers were members of the American Association from 1902 to 1952. This episode looks at their history, as well as the history of the teams that succeeded them when the franchise relocated three times.

Hosted by Christina Robinson
Researched, written and edited by Kelly Robinson

Sources:
https://www.amazon.com/American-Association-Milwaukee-Brewers-Baseball/dp/0738532754
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers_(American_Association)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Brewers_(1894%E2%80%931901)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Browns
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Association_(1902%E2%80%931997)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/November_1901
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Hauser
https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=hauser001jos
http://www.borchertfield.com/
https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/lou-perini/
https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Wichita_Braves
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casey_Stengel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_Barrel_Man
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Creams

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-14589053 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0600 1944 full false Special Announcement Special Announcement We have a special announcement to make covering a few different subjects.

]]> We have a special announcement to make covering a few different subjects.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-14577032 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0600 225 full false Wichita Monrovians Wichita Monrovians This episode of Minor League Nerd Special Episodes covers the game played between the black Wichita Monrovians team and a team made up of members of the Ku Klux Klan in 1925. For this episode, we have a special guest host, Cheats from the Black Baseball Mixtape. 

You can find the Black Baseball Mixtape Online here:
Twitter: @BBallMixtape
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbaseballmixtape/ 
Website: https://blackbaseballmixtape.com/
The podcast is available on all platforms

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Allen_White 
https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/black-team-beats-klan/
https://www.kwch.com/2023/08/04/beating-kkk-giving-back-more-wichitas-1st-all-black-baseball-team-was-ahead-its-time/
https://www.ksn.com/hidden-history/black-history-month/hidden-history-1925-baseball-game-between-klan-negro-league-team/
https://www.baseballhistorycomesalive.com/island-park-wichita-ks-june-21-1925-the-negro-league-wichita-monrovians-beat-a-ku-klux-klan-team-and-hate-10-8/
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EBxF401n6-ZjV4YxJnxfQBmT9rgn8FqT1_MfuawFPNI/edit
https://www.wbur.org/onlyagame/2012/05/26/monrovian-baseball
https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/local/2019/02/28/history-guy-wichita-baseball-game-featured-negro-league-team-versus-ku-klux-klan/5805212007/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/47373/when-the-klan-played-an-all-black-baseball-team/

]]> This episode of Minor League Nerd Special Episodes covers the game played between the black Wichita Monrovians team and a team made up of members of the Ku Klux Klan in 1925. For this episode, we have a special guest host, Cheats from the Black Baseball Mixtape. 

You can find the Black Baseball Mixtape Online here:
Twitter: @BBallMixtape
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbaseballmixtape/ 
Website: https://blackbaseballmixtape.com/
The podcast is available on all platforms

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Allen_White 
https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/black-team-beats-klan/
https://www.kwch.com/2023/08/04/beating-kkk-giving-back-more-wichitas-1st-all-black-baseball-team-was-ahead-its-time/
https://www.ksn.com/hidden-history/black-history-month/hidden-history-1925-baseball-game-between-klan-negro-league-team/
https://www.baseballhistorycomesalive.com/island-park-wichita-ks-june-21-1925-the-negro-league-wichita-monrovians-beat-a-ku-klux-klan-team-and-hate-10-8/
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EBxF401n6-ZjV4YxJnxfQBmT9rgn8FqT1_MfuawFPNI/edit
https://www.wbur.org/onlyagame/2012/05/26/monrovian-baseball
https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/local/2019/02/28/history-guy-wichita-baseball-game-featured-negro-league-team-versus-ku-klux-klan/5805212007/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/47373/when-the-klan-played-an-all-black-baseball-team/

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-14556851 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0600 533 full false Yazoo City Zoos Yazoo City Zoos This episode of Minor League Nerd Shorts is about the Yazoo City Zoos who played in the Delta League in 1904 and the Cotton States League in 1910 and 1911 as well as part of 1912.

]]> This episode of Minor League Nerd Shorts is about the Yazoo City Zoos who played in the Delta League in 1904 and the Cotton States League in 1910 and 1911 as well as part of 1912.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-14467117 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0600 447 full false Chicago American Giants Chicago American Giants The Chicago American Giants are one of the most well know and dominant Negro League teams of all time. This Franchise History Series episode is dedicated to their story.

]]> The Chicago American Giants are one of the most well know and dominant Negro League teams of all time. This Franchise History Series episode is dedicated to their story.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-14465664 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0600 658 full false Bill Veeck's Grandstand Managers Night Bill Veeck's Grandstand Managers Night On August 24, 1951, just a weeks after purchasing the American League St. Louis Browns, Bill Veeck held Grandstand Managers Night, the only known instance of spectators making managerial decisions in an official MLB game.

]]> On August 24, 1951, just a weeks after purchasing the American League St. Louis Browns, Bill Veeck held Grandstand Managers Night, the only known instance of spectators making managerial decisions in an official MLB game.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-14385142 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0600 709 full false Newark Orioles Newark Orioles Here is part two of our series on the history of baseball in the village of Newark, NY. This second part looks at the Newark Orioles who played five seasons in the New York-Penn League.

]]> Here is part two of our series on the history of baseball in the village of Newark, NY. This second part looks at the Newark Orioles who played five seasons in the New York-Penn League.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-14249992 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0600 351 full false Newark Co-Pilots Newark Co-Pilots Here is part one of a two-part episode on the history of baseball in the village of Newark, NY. This first part looks at the Newark Co-Pilots who played twelve seasons in the New York-Penn League.

Be sure to check out our Mostly Forgotten Teams episode on the Rocky Mount Pines as the two teams histories are connected.

Sources:
https://funwhileitlasted.net/2012/07/14/1968-1979-newark-co-pilots/
https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Newark_Co-Pilots
https://www.statscrew.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark_Co-Pilots
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colburn_Park

]]> Here is part one of a two-part episode on the history of baseball in the village of Newark, NY. This first part looks at the Newark Co-Pilots who played twelve seasons in the New York-Penn League.

Be sure to check out our Mostly Forgotten Teams episode on the Rocky Mount Pines as the two teams histories are connected.

Sources:
https://funwhileitlasted.net/2012/07/14/1968-1979-newark-co-pilots/
https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Newark_Co-Pilots
https://www.statscrew.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark_Co-Pilots
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colburn_Park

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-14210014 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0600 361 full false Rocky Mount Pines Rocky Mount Pines Our newest mostly forgotten teams episode is about the Rocky Mount Pines who played one season in the Carolina League in 1980. For those who remember them, they are best known for going 24-114-1. This is a fascinating story about a team that was doomed before they even took the field.

]]> Our newest mostly forgotten teams episode is about the Rocky Mount Pines who played one season in the Carolina League in 1980. For those who remember them, they are best known for going 24-114-1. This is a fascinating story about a team that was doomed before they even took the field.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-14128131 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0600 726 full false Spartanburg Phillies Spartanburg Phillies The Spartanburg Phillies played in the Western Carolinas/South Atlantic League from 1963 to 1994 before moving to Kannapolis, NC, staying affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies through the 2000 season. This episode of Minor League Nerd Shorts looks at their long and interesting history.

]]> The Spartanburg Phillies played in the Western Carolinas/South Atlantic League from 1963 to 1994 before moving to Kannapolis, NC, staying affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies through the 2000 season. This episode of Minor League Nerd Shorts looks at their long and interesting history.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-14065388 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0600 537 full false Santa Clara Padres to Lake Elsinore Storm Santa Clara Padres to Lake Elsinore Storm This episode of the Minor League Franchise History looks at the history of the team that is currently known as the Lake Elsinore Storm, who began in 1979 as the Santa Clara Padres.

]]> This episode of the Minor League Franchise History looks at the history of the team that is currently known as the Lake Elsinore Storm, who began in 1979 as the Santa Clara Padres.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-14020625 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0600 1121 full false Montreal Royals to Syracuse Mets Montreal Royals to Syracuse Mets This episode of the Minor League Franchise History Series looks at the history of the Montreal Royals from their beginnings in 1928, to their move to Syracuse in 1961 where they became the Chiefs up to today where they are known as the Mets.

]]> This episode of the Minor League Franchise History Series looks at the history of the Montreal Royals from their beginnings in 1928, to their move to Syracuse in 1961 where they became the Chiefs up to today where they are known as the Mets.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-13941362 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0600 2282 full false DeLand Red Hats DeLand Red Hats On this latest episode of Minor League Nerd Shorts, we look at the DeLand Red Hats. There were two incarnations of the team that played in the Florida State League between 1936 and 1954

]]> On this latest episode of Minor League Nerd Shorts, we look at the DeLand Red Hats. There were two incarnations of the team that played in the Florida State League between 1936 and 1954

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-13903324 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500 422 full false Danville Suns Danville Suns This latest episode of Mostly Forgotten Teams looks at a one year wonders, the Danville Suns who played in the Midwest League in 1982. 

]]> This latest episode of Mostly Forgotten Teams looks at a one year wonders, the Danville Suns who played in the Midwest League in 1982. 

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-13837892 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500 438 full false Midland RockHounds Midland RockHounds This episode of the Franchise History Series focuses on the history of baseball in Midland, TX, specifically looking at the team that started in the Texas League in 1972 as the Midland Cubs and is today known as the Midland RockHounds.

]]> This episode of the Franchise History Series focuses on the history of baseball in Midland, TX, specifically looking at the team that started in the Texas League in 1972 as the Midland Cubs and is today known as the Midland RockHounds.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-13829205 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0500 1066 full false Albany Polecats Albany Polecats The second episode in the Minor League Nerd Shorts series is about the Albany Polecats who played in the South Atlantic League from 1992 to 1995. Prior to the start of the 1996 season, they relocated to Salisbury, MD becoming the Delmarva Shorebirds

]]> The second episode in the Minor League Nerd Shorts series is about the Albany Polecats who played in the South Atlantic League from 1992 to 1995. Prior to the start of the 1996 season, they relocated to Salisbury, MD becoming the Delmarva Shorebirds

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-13815764 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0500 268 full false Victoria Mussels Victoria Mussels This is the first episode in our Minor League Nerd Shorts series. It's explained in the episode what this series is all about. The first episode is about the Victoria Mussels who played in the Class A Short Season Northwest League in 1978 and 1979. 

]]> This is the first episode in our Minor League Nerd Shorts series. It's explained in the episode what this series is all about. The first episode is about the Victoria Mussels who played in the Class A Short Season Northwest League in 1978 and 1979. 

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-13810332 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500 317 full false Vernon Tigers Vernon Tigers Here's  another team from our Mostly Forgotten Team Series. It's the story of the Vernon Tigers who played in the Pacific Coast League from 1909 to 1925. After several moves and name changes, today they're the Tacoma Rainiers.

]]> Here's  another team from our Mostly Forgotten Team Series. It's the story of the Vernon Tigers who played in the Pacific Coast League from 1909 to 1925. After several moves and name changes, today they're the Tacoma Rainiers.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-13796520 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0500 631 full false Columbus Yankees Columbus Yankees This first episode of the Mostly Forgotten Teams Series is about a team that is remembered today as the Columbus Confederate Yankees by most sources. But they were simply known as the Columbus Yankees when they played in the Double-A Southern League from 1964 to 1966.

]]> This first episode of the Mostly Forgotten Teams Series is about a team that is remembered today as the Columbus Confederate Yankees by most sources. But they were simply known as the Columbus Yankees when they played in the Double-A Southern League from 1964 to 1966.

]]> Minor League Nerd Buzzsprout-13751737 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0500 335 2 full false The history of the Los Angeles Angels to El Paso Chihuahuas The history of the Los Angeles Angels to El Paso Chihuahuas This first episode of the Franchise History Series is about the team that began as the Los Angeles Angels in the Pacific Coast League in 1903 and is currently the El Paso Chihuahuas and all their stops in between.

]]> This first episode of the Franchise History Series is about the team that began as the Los Angeles Angels in the Pacific Coast League in 1903 and is currently the El Paso Chihuahuas and all their stops in between.

]]> Kelly Buzzsprout-13751680 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0500 1107 1 full false What is the Minor League Nerd all about? What is the Minor League Nerd all about? Here's a brief explanation about what the Minor League Nerd is all about.

]]> Here's a brief explanation about what the Minor League Nerd is all about.

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