2026 Field of Dreams Game
August 9, 2026 by Edward Kasputis
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Let’s get ready for the third Field of Dreams Game as the Minnesota Twins host the Philadelphia Phillies in Dyersville, Iowa. Ed Kasputis interviews the one and only, Marshall Kelner about the Twins and his minor league experience.
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2026 Chicago Cubs
May 24, 2026 by Edward Kasputis
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The Cubs are up and the Cubs are down, currently in third place. Ed Kasputis interviews Al Yellon about this year’s Cubs and his new book, The Incredible Chicago Cubs Trivia Book.
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Go Go White Sox
May 3, 2026 by Edward Kasputis
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The Pope loves the White Sox (and everyone else) but can the White Sox turn things around? Ed Kasputis interviews Kurt Smith from ballparkeguides.com about Rate Field.
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2026 Toronto Blue Jays
March 29, 2026 by Edward Kasputis
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The Jays were one hit away from winning the 2025 World Series. Can they repeat as American League Champs and return to the Fall Classic? We celebrate Opening Day and make our 2026 Playoff predictions.
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2026 Harry Caray Re-broadcast
January 21, 2026 by Edward Kasputis
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Holy Cow!
We conclude our 6 podcast series on baseball’s greatest sportscasters with Harry Caray (1914 – 1998). Caray broadcast Major League Baseball for 53 years. Ed, Farley & Mark review the 2006 PBS documentary, Kokoyakyu – High School Baseball. Then it’s time for baseball’s greatest showman. Ed interviews author and former presidential speech writer, Curt Smith about Caray and his legacy. We then listen as Caray sings Take Me Out to the Ballgame during the first night game at Wrigley Field, August 8, 1988.
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2026 New Year’s Eve Podcast
December 27, 2025 by Edward Kasputis
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2025 is almost over. Our PhD Committee reflects on the past year and can’t wait for the New Year. On January 21, 2026 the Dodgers’ luxury tax of $169 million dollars will be due. What lies ahead for the game we love?
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2025 League Championship Series
October 19, 2025 by Edward Kasputis
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The Dodgers have advanced to the World Series after an epic performance by Shohei Ohtani. The Blue Jays and Mariners are still fighting for the American League Pennant. We discuss and debate as we marvel at the performance of Shohei Ohtani. Is Ohtani better than Ruth?
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2025 Division Series Review
October 11, 2025 by Edward Kasputis
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Congratulations to the Blue Jays, Mariners, Dodgers and Brewers for advancing to their League Championship Series. We enjoy and comment.
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2025 Wild Card Review
October 5, 2025 by Edward Kasputis
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Congratulations to the Yankees, Tigers, Dodgers and Cubs for winning their Wild Card Series and advancing to the Division Series. Ed and Farley review and look ahead to the Division Series.
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2025 Minicast – George Will
August 28, 2025 by Edward Kasputis
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Our PhD Committee interviews American journalist and author, George Will about his great book, A Nice Little Place On The North Side: Wrigley Field At One Hundred.
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