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The Bad Guys Won

A Season of Brawling, Boozing, Bimbo Chasing, and Championship Baseball with Straw, Doc, Mookie, Nails, the Kid, and the Rest of the 1986 Mets, the Rowdiest Team Ever to Put on a New York Uniform--and Maybe the Best

de Jeff Pearlman ...

"Jeff Pearlman has captured the swagger of the '86 Mets. You don't have to be a Mets fan to enjoy this book—it's a great read for all baseball enthusiasts."—Philadelphia Daily NewsAward-winning Sports Illustrated baseball writer Jeff Pearlman returns to an innocent time in 80s baseball when a city worshipped a man named Mookie and the Yankees were the second-best team in New York.It was 1986, and ... Leer más

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"Jeff Pearlman has captured the swagger of the '86 Mets. You don't have to be a Mets fan to enjoy this book—it's a great read for all baseball enthusiasts."—Philadelphia Daily NewsAward-winning Sports Illustrated baseball writer Jeff Pearlman returns to an innocent time in 80s baseball when a city worshipped a man named Mookie and the Yankees were the second-best team in New York.It was 1986, and
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Munson

The Life and Death of a Yankee Captain

de Marty Appel ...

Our captain and leader has not left us, today, tomorrow, this year, next … Our endeavors will reflect our love and admiration for him.”—Honorary plaque to Munson in Yankee StadiumThurman Munson is remembered by fans as the fiercely competitive, tough, and—most of all—inspiring Yankee captain and champion from the wild Bronx Zoo years. He is also remembered for his tragic death, at age thirty-two, ... Leer más

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Our captain and leader has not left us, today, tomorrow, this year, next … Our endeavors will reflect our love and admiration for him.”—Honorary plaque to Munson in Yankee StadiumThurman Munson is remembered by fans as the fiercely competitive, tough, and—most of all—inspiring Yankee captain and champion from the wild Bronx Zoo years. He is also remembered for his tragic death, at age thirty-two,
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The Cubs Way

The Zen of Building the Best Team in Baseball and Breaking the Curse

de Tom Verducci ...

**The New York Times BestsellerWith inside access and reporting, Sports Illustrated senior baseball writer and FOX Sports analyst Tom Verducci reveals how Theo Epstein and Joe Maddon built, led, and inspired the Chicago Cubs team that broke the longest championship drought in sports, chronicling their epic journey to become World Series champions.**It took 108 years, but it really happened. The ... Leer más

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**The New York Times BestsellerWith inside access and reporting, Sports Illustrated senior baseball writer and FOX Sports analyst Tom Verducci reveals how Theo Epstein and Joe Maddon built, led, and inspired the Chicago Cubs team that broke the longest championship drought in sports, chronicling their epic journey to become World Series champions.**It took 108 years, but it really happened. The
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The Glory of Their Times

The Story of the Early Days of Baseball Told by the Men Who Played It

de Lawrence S. Ritter ...

“Easily the best baseball book ever produced by anyone.” —Cleveland Plain Dealer“This was the best baseball book published in 1966, it is the best baseball book of its kind now, and, if it is reissued in 10 years, it will be the best baseball book.” — PeopleFrom Lawrence Ritter, co-author of The Image of Their Greatness and The 100 Greatest Baseball Players of All Time, comes one of the bestsellin ... Leer más

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“Easily the best baseball book ever produced by anyone.” —Cleveland Plain Dealer“This was the best baseball book published in 1966, it is the best baseball book of its kind now, and, if it is reissued in 10 years, it will be the best baseball book.” — PeopleFrom Lawrence Ritter, co-author of The Image of Their Greatness and The 100 Greatest Baseball Players of All Time, comes one of the bestsellin
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Mind Gym : An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence

An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence

de Gary Mack, David Casstevens ...

Drawing on his work with some of the top teams in professional sports, noted sport psychology consultant Gary Mack shares with you the same techniques and exercises he uses to help elite athletes build mental "muscle." These 40 accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes will help you gain the "head edge" over the competition. ... Leer más

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Drawing on his work with some of the top teams in professional sports, noted sport psychology consultant Gary Mack shares with you the same techniques and exercises he uses to help elite athletes build mental "muscle." These 40 accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes will help you gain the "head edge" over the competition.
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Winning Fixes Everything

How Baseball’s Brightest Minds Created Sports’ Biggest Mess

de Evan Drellich ...

The reporter who broke the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal reveals how a baseball team could so dramatically descend into corruption, with the never-before-told inside account of a broken management culture, the once-revered leaders who enabled it, and the sign-stealing scandal itself.Baseball, that old romantic game, has been defaced and consumed by corporate America. As Moneyball-thinking and ... Leer más

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The reporter who broke the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal reveals how a baseball team could so dramatically descend into corruption, with the never-before-told inside account of a broken management culture, the once-revered leaders who enabled it, and the sign-stealing scandal itself.Baseball, that old romantic game, has been defaced and consumed by corporate America. As Moneyball-thinking and
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The MVP Machine

How Baseball's New Nonconformists Are Using Data to Build Better Players

de Ben Lindbergh, Travis Sawchik ...

Move over, Moneyball**—this** New York Times bestseller examines major league baseball's next cutting-edge revolution: the high-tech quest to build better players.As bestselling authors Ben Lindbergh and Travis Sawchik reveal in The MVP Machine, the Moneyball era is over. Fifteen years after Michael Lewis brought the Oakland Athletics' groundbreaking team-building strategies to light, eve... ... Leer más

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Move over, Moneyball**—this** New York Times bestseller examines major league baseball's next cutting-edge revolution: the high-tech quest to build better players.As bestselling authors Ben Lindbergh and Travis Sawchik reveal in The MVP Machine, the Moneyball era is over. Fifteen years after Michael Lewis brought the Oakland Athletics' groundbreaking team-building strategies to light, eve...
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Astroball

The New Way to Win It All

de Ben Reiter ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The inside story of the Houston Astros, whose relentless innovation took them from the worst team in baseball to the World Series in 2017 and 2019“Reiter’s superb narrative of how the team got there provides powerful insights into how organizations—not just baseball clubs—work best.”—The Wall Street JournalAstroball picks up where Michael Lewis’s acclaimed Moneyball ... Leer más

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The inside story of the Houston Astros, whose relentless innovation took them from the worst team in baseball to the World Series in 2017 and 2019“Reiter’s superb narrative of how the team got there provides powerful insights into how organizations—not just baseball clubs—work best.”—The Wall Street JournalAstroball picks up where Michael Lewis’s acclaimed Moneyball
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Sixty Feet, Six Inches

A Hall of Fame Pitcher & a Hall of Fame Hitter Talk about How the Game is Played

de Bob Gibson, Reggie Jackson, Lonnie Wheeler ...

Reggie Jackson and Bob Gibson offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to understand America's pastime from their unique insider perspective.Legendary. Insightful. Uncompromising. Candid. Uncensored.Mr. October and Hoot Gibson unfortunately never faced each other on the field. But now, in Sixty Feet, Six Inches, these two legends open up in fascinating detail about the game they love and how it was, ... Leer más

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Reggie Jackson and Bob Gibson offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to understand America's pastime from their unique insider perspective.Legendary. Insightful. Uncompromising. Candid. Uncensored.Mr. October and Hoot Gibson unfortunately never faced each other on the field. But now, in Sixty Feet, Six Inches, these two legends open up in fascinating detail about the game they love and how it was,
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The Rocket That Fell to Earth

Roger Clemens and the Rage for Baseball Immortality

de Jeff Pearlman ...

“Pearlman’s book develops a stark, unsparing picture of Clemens’s life that surpasses anything that’s come before.” —Boston GlobeNew York Times bestselling author Jeff Pearlman reconstructs pitcher Roger Clemens's life—from his Ohio childhood to the mounds of Fenway Park and Yankee Stadium—to reveal a flawed and troubled man whose rage for baseball immortality took him to superhuman heights before ... Leer más

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“Pearlman’s book develops a stark, unsparing picture of Clemens’s life that surpasses anything that’s come before.” —Boston GlobeNew York Times bestselling author Jeff Pearlman reconstructs pitcher Roger Clemens's life—from his Ohio childhood to the mounds of Fenway Park and Yankee Stadium—to reveal a flawed and troubled man whose rage for baseball immortality took him to superhuman heights before
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When the Garden Was Eden

Clyde, the Captain, Dollar Bill, and the Glory Days of the New York Knicks

de Harvey Araton ...

“Brilliant . . . smartly written, featuring tons of interviews with the Knicks of the Phil Jackson-Clyde-Reed era.” — New York Magazine“Harvey Araton has evocatively rendered the team that New York never stops pining for—the Old Knicks. More than a nostalgic chronicle . . . it’s a portrait of a group of proud, idiosyncratic men and the city that needed them." — Jonathan Mahler, author of Ladies... ... Leer más

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“Brilliant . . . smartly written, featuring tons of interviews with the Knicks of the Phil Jackson-Clyde-Reed era.” — New York Magazine“Harvey Araton has evocatively rendered the team that New York never stops pining for—the Old Knicks. More than a nostalgic chronicle . . . it’s a portrait of a group of proud, idiosyncratic men and the city that needed them." — Jonathan Mahler, author of Ladies...
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Cheated

The Inside Story of the Astros Scandal and a Colorful History of Sign Stealing

de Andy Martino ...

**“A baseball book that reads like a spy novel—a story about cheaters and the cheated that has the power to forever change how we feel about the game.” —Brian Williams, MSNBC anchor and host of The 11th HourThe definitive insider story of one of the biggest cheating scandals to ever rock Major League Baseball, bringing down high-profile coaches and players, and exposing a long-rumored "sign ... Leer más

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**“A baseball book that reads like a spy novel—a story about cheaters and the cheated that has the power to forever change how we feel about the game.” —Brian Williams, MSNBC anchor and host of The 11th HourThe definitive insider story of one of the biggest cheating scandals to ever rock Major League Baseball, bringing down high-profile coaches and players, and exposing a long-rumored "sign
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Unhittable

How Technology, Mavericks, and Innovators Engineered Baseball's New Era of Pitching Dominance

de Rob Friedman ...

The baseball expert famously known as PitchingNinja explores the revolution that has given pitchers an unprecedented advantage in today’s game.Can Tarik Skubal three-peat as AL Cy Young? After winning Rookie of the Year and his first Cy Young, how does Paul Skenes get even nastier? Can Jacob deGrom crack 200 strikeouts again? How will Spencer Strider approach his return to dominance? Which ... Leer más

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The baseball expert famously known as PitchingNinja explores the revolution that has given pitchers an unprecedented advantage in today’s game.Can Tarik Skubal three-peat as AL Cy Young? After winning Rookie of the Year and his first Cy Young, how does Paul Skenes get even nastier? Can Jacob deGrom crack 200 strikeouts again? How will Spencer Strider approach his return to dominance? Which
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Slider

A Novel

de Patrick Robinson ...

Each summer, on the fields of glorious Cape Marlin, off theNew England coast, the nation's best college players gatherto play the most important baseball of their lives.Jack Faber is a young hotshot pitcher with an unhittable slider and a rocket for a fastball. He plays for the fabled Seapuit Seawolves and dreams of making the Big Show. But a new coach, the scowling Bruno Riazzi, a former pro ... Leer más

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Each summer, on the fields of glorious Cape Marlin, off theNew England coast, the nation's best college players gatherto play the most important baseball of their lives.Jack Faber is a young hotshot pitcher with an unhittable slider and a rocket for a fastball. He plays for the fabled Seapuit Seawolves and dreams of making the Big Show. But a new coach, the scowling Bruno Riazzi, a former pro
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The Sweet Season

A Sportswriter Rediscovers Football, Family, and a Bit of Faith at Minnesota's St. John's University

de Austin Murphy ...

After fifteen years as a Sports Illustrated writer, pleading for interviews with large men in possession of larger egos, Austin Murphy decides to bail out. The time has come, he concludes, to fly beneath the radar of big-league sports, to while away a season with the Johnnies. So, he moves his family to the middle of Minnesota to chronicle a season at St. John's, a Division III program that has ... Leer más

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After fifteen years as a Sports Illustrated writer, pleading for interviews with large men in possession of larger egos, Austin Murphy decides to bail out. The time has come, he concludes, to fly beneath the radar of big-league sports, to while away a season with the Johnnies. So, he moves his family to the middle of Minnesota to chronicle a season at St. John's, a Division III program that has
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The Big Chair

The Smooth Hops and Bad Bounces from the Inside World of the Acclaimed Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager

de Ned Colletti, Joseph A. Reaves ...

**“An important contribution to 21st-century baseball literature. . . Mr. Colletti’s book might be even more groundbreaking [than Moneyball] in some ways: It’s a nearly unprecedented opportunity to see what running a baseball franchise looks like through the eyeballs of an actual general manager. . . [Colletti] has a gift for entertaining storytelling. . . These are stories modern general managers ... Leer más

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**“An important contribution to 21st-century baseball literature. . . Mr. Colletti’s book might be even more groundbreaking [than Moneyball] in some ways: It’s a nearly unprecedented opportunity to see what running a baseball franchise looks like through the eyeballs of an actual general manager. . . [Colletti] has a gift for entertaining storytelling. . . These are stories modern general managers
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Third Base for Life

A Memoir of Fathers, Sons, and Baseball

de Joshua L. Berkowitz ...

"Berkowitz got it right. He is a great storyteller . . . He told it like it is."—MLB Reports"The book's got heart."—Tablet"A uniquely Jewish story . . . The narrative made me laugh out loud, and it brought tears to my eyes . . . It is as much a story about baseball as it is about a father's relationship with his son, and with his own father."—Jewish Baseball News"Josh describes the real life ... Leer más

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"Berkowitz got it right. He is a great storyteller . . . He told it like it is."—MLB Reports"The book's got heart."—Tablet"A uniquely Jewish story . . . The narrative made me laugh out loud, and it brought tears to my eyes . . . It is as much a story about baseball as it is about a father's relationship with his son, and with his own father."—Jewish Baseball News"Josh describes the real life
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Six Good Innings

How One Small Town Became a Little League Giant

de Mark Kreidler ...

In the tradition of Friday Night Lights comes an unforgettable portrait of a small New Jersey town that became known throughout the world for the remarkable exploits of its Little League stars.Summertime in Toms River means two things: tourists and champions. The tourists head for the beaches; the 12-year-old Little League champions can be found on the baseball diamonds, where they win titles at ... Leer más

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In the tradition of Friday Night Lights comes an unforgettable portrait of a small New Jersey town that became known throughout the world for the remarkable exploits of its Little League stars.Summertime in Toms River means two things: tourists and champions. The tourists head for the beaches; the 12-year-old Little League champions can be found on the baseball diamonds, where they win titles at
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The Baseball Coaching Manual: Little League to High School Volume I

de Jeff Dawson ...

Series Libro 1 - Coaching Baseball
For the first time ever, Coach Jeff Dawson, with decades of both playing and coaching experience across multiple states and venues, addresses the game of baseball in the way it demands to be addressed: from the fundamentals and psychology of the game!That psychology, however, is honed from experience.Here you get nothing but a "hands-on psychology" style that you as the team's coach can and will ... Leer más

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For the first time ever, Coach Jeff Dawson, with decades of both playing and coaching experience across multiple states and venues, addresses the game of baseball in the way it demands to be addressed: from the fundamentals and psychology of the game!That psychology, however, is honed from experience.Here you get nothing but a "hands-on psychology" style that you as the team's coach can and will
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Called to Coach

52 Weekly Devotions for Coaches

de John Crosby ...

PONDERING THE INTERSECTION OF GOD'S WORD AND YOUR LEADERSHIP. This book is written for coaches who work hard sometimes too hard and know how to quickly size up what is a waste of time. It is for coaches who are looking for something solid. It is for coaches who know that real ministry takes place in the opportunities of everyday life, rather than simply sitting in rows on Sunday morning or around ... Leer más

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PONDERING THE INTERSECTION OF GOD'S WORD AND YOUR LEADERSHIP. This book is written for coaches who work hard sometimes too hard and know how to quickly size up what is a waste of time. It is for coaches who are looking for something solid. It is for coaches who know that real ministry takes place in the opportunities of everyday life, rather than simply sitting in rows on Sunday morning or around
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When Chicago Ruled Baseball

The Cubs-White Sox World Series of 1906

de Bernard A. Weisberger ...

A fascinating look at the storied World Series of 1906—a thrilling contest between the Chicago Cubs and their upstart crosstown rivals, the Chicago White Sox.The local press nicknamed the Sox the “Hitless Wonders”—a team that emerged as American League champs without a productive offense. But player/manager Patsy Dougherty led a team that knew when and where the hits were needed, and the hits were ... Leer más

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A fascinating look at the storied World Series of 1906—a thrilling contest between the Chicago Cubs and their upstart crosstown rivals, the Chicago White Sox.The local press nicknamed the Sox the “Hitless Wonders”—a team that emerged as American League champs without a productive offense. But player/manager Patsy Dougherty led a team that knew when and where the hits were needed, and the hits were
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Baseball 101: Learn How To Play Baseball - A Guide For Beginners

de Alexander Bessemer ...

Baseball 101: Learn How To Play Baseball - A Guide For Beginners This book covers several topics including: Learn Baseball Fundamentals Coaching Philosophies For Kids To Learn Baseball Learn Baseball And Bunting Techniques Learn Baseball Rules Learn Baseball Basics An Overview For Beginners Learn Baseball Techniques For Infielders Learn Baseball Lingo Basic Baseball Skills Children Need To ... Leer más

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Baseball 101: Learn How To Play Baseball - A Guide For Beginners This book covers several topics including: Learn Baseball Fundamentals Coaching Philosophies For Kids To Learn Baseball Learn Baseball And Bunting Techniques Learn Baseball Rules Learn Baseball Basics An Overview For Beginners Learn Baseball Techniques For Infielders Learn Baseball Lingo Basic Baseball Skills Children Need To
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First Tests

Great Australian Cricketers and the Backyards That Made The m

de Steve Cannane ...

Some of Australia's best-known cricketers relive their childhood summers of playing cricket in their backyards.Australia has dominated test cricket over the last 130 years. But it's not the formal cricket academies or high-end coaching that are responsible for the Australian cricket team's winning ways. the backyard has been the real academy of Australian cricket. Don Bradman's unique grip, stance ... Leer más

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Some of Australia's best-known cricketers relive their childhood summers of playing cricket in their backyards.Australia has dominated test cricket over the last 130 years. But it's not the formal cricket academies or high-end coaching that are responsible for the Australian cricket team's winning ways. the backyard has been the real academy of Australian cricket. Don Bradman's unique grip, stance
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Greatest Baseball Pitchers To Ever Play the Game: Top 100

de alex trostanetskiy ...

Are you looking for a journey that will take you through Greatest Baseball Pitchers To Ever Play the Game: Top 100, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Creating Greatest Baseball Pitchers To Ever Play the Game: Top 100 did not happen quickly. It is ... Leer más

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Are you looking for a journey that will take you through Greatest Baseball Pitchers To Ever Play the Game: Top 100, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Creating Greatest Baseball Pitchers To Ever Play the Game: Top 100 did not happen quickly. It is
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