Oct 15th, 2008 · Commentator Frank Deford introduces a new character to his weekly sports commentary. The Duchess is a sports connoisseur who sees the grace and beauty in athletics. But lately, she's been distressed by all the spitting she sees in Major League Baseball.
Oct 9th, 2008 · The Major League Baseball playoffs resume Thursday with Game 1 of the National League Championship Series in Philadelphia. The American League series starts Friday in Florida. Two of the regular season's best teams, the Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago Cubs, are no longer in contention.
Oct 1st, 2008 · For many sports lovers, October means Major League Baseball. The Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night grabbed the final spot in the postseason by defeating the Minnesota Twins in a one-game tie-breaker. John Feinstein talks with Steve Inskeep about the upcoming playoff season.
Sep 28th, 2008 · NPR's Tom Goldman speaks to host Andrea Seabrook about the end of Major League Baseball's regular season and the playoff picture.
Aug 2nd, 2008 · Scott Simon talks with sports analyst Howard Bryant about the effects of this week's big trades in Major League Baseball.
Jul 23rd, 2008 · Jerome Holtzman, who wrote for the Chicago Sun-Times and the Chicago Tribune and became Major League Baseball's first ever historian, has died. For decades, Holtzman was known among writers, players, owners and umpires as the "Dean of Baseball." He created the "save" — a relief pitching statistic that many say changed the game.
Jul 12th, 2008 · In anticipation of next week's All Star break, Linda Wertheimer talks with Weekend Edition's Howard Bryant about Major League Baseball.
Jul 9th, 2008 · This year marks the 100th anniversary of the classic "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." Steve Inskeep reports Major League Baseball is celebrating with a singing contest.