Classic Baseball Radio
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Baseball's history, one classic game at a time. Using archived news reports, articles, and historical records, Classic Baseball Radio brings you original and recreated broadcasts of games from over 100 years of America's favourite pasttime.
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We're not able to bring you a full recreation this week (we'll head into the archive with some new clips!. If you're missing a bit of Scottish in your baseball, why not watch a replay of the Caledonia Cup 2025 Semi Final, with our own @ewanspence.co.uk on pbp for Glasgow Comets at Edinburgh Cannons.
Comets at Cannons, August 31 2025 (Caledonia Classic 2025 - AAA Semi Final)
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February 17, 2026 at 8:48 PM
We're not able to bring you a full recreation this week (we'll head into the archive with some new clips!. If you're missing a bit of Scottish in your baseball, why not watch a replay of the Caledonia Cup 2025 Semi Final, with our own @ewanspence.co.uk on pbp for Glasgow Comets at Edinburgh Cannons.
As Pete Rose works the count, neither the visiting LA Dodgers nor the welcoming Cincinnati Reds have scored. All the lights are on (3 balls, 2 strikes, 2 outs), and Rose is hungry to get on base and into scoring position at Crosley Field. Listen to this play (and more) in our AM Radio Recreation!
With a full count, Pete Rose is looking to break the deadlock, Dodgers at Reds on April 9, 1969
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February 14, 2026 at 7:24 PM
As Pete Rose works the count, neither the visiting LA Dodgers nor the welcoming Cincinnati Reds have scored. All the lights are on (3 balls, 2 strikes, 2 outs), and Rose is hungry to get on base and into scoring position at Crosley Field. Listen to this play (and more) in our AM Radio Recreation!
The last class of the Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School. MLB might be taking over umpire finding for Majors and Minors, but there are more games and umpires needed worldwide... and they've just lost one of the best practical courses. www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
The ‘Harvard of umpire schools’ closes as changing times favor tech over tradition
An umpiring tradition born in 1938 reflects on its legacy as robo umps and other advancements usher in a new era.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
The last class of the Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School. MLB might be taking over umpire finding for Majors and Minors, but there are more games and umpires needed worldwide... and they've just lost one of the best practical courses. www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
Following the dominance of pitchers in the 1968 season, MLB has taken steps to even things out, and hurlers across the two leagues are dealing with smaller strike zones and lower mound heights. Don Sutton is one of them, as he faces Jim Maloney of the Cincinnati Reds in April 1969.
February 12, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Following the dominance of pitchers in the 1968 season, MLB has taken steps to even things out, and hurlers across the two leagues are dealing with smaller strike zones and lower mound heights. Don Sutton is one of them, as he faces Jim Maloney of the Cincinnati Reds in April 1969.
It's the top of the 6th at Crosley Field, and both the visiting Dodgers and the hosting Reds have till to score. It's Pitcher v Pitcher time, as the Reds' Jim Maloney hurls towards his opposite number, the Dodgers' Don Sutton. Join our recreated AM broadcast from April 9, 1969 on Podcast and YouTube
Pitcher v Pitcher in Cincinnati as the Reds' Jim Maloney hurls toward the Dodgers' Don Sutton.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:10 AM
It's the top of the 6th at Crosley Field, and both the visiting Dodgers and the hosting Reds have till to score. It's Pitcher v Pitcher time, as the Reds' Jim Maloney hurls towards his opposite number, the Dodgers' Don Sutton. Join our recreated AM broadcast from April 9, 1969 on Podcast and YouTube
February 9, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Another week, another game to explore. Crosley Field welcomes the Los Angeles Dodgers to the home of the Cincinnati Reds. The year of the pitcher is over, tonight's pitchers (Don Sutton and Jim Maloney) are settling in with the new rules, and the first hints of the Big Red Machine are on show.
February 9, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Another week, another game to explore. Crosley Field welcomes the Los Angeles Dodgers to the home of the Cincinnati Reds. The year of the pitcher is over, tonight's pitchers (Don Sutton and Jim Maloney) are settling in with the new rules, and the first hints of the Big Red Machine are on show.
We'll have a new AM-styled game broadcast tomorrow. For now, would you like to have a look at some paperwork from the Orioles at Yankees game on August 15, 1960? Spoilers from this point on! If you want to listen along...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=65Ob...
Podcast: podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=65Ob...
Podcast: podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
One August Night Defined A Dynasty, Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees, Aug 15, 1960 (Recreation)
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February 8, 2026 at 9:18 PM
We'll have a new AM-styled game broadcast tomorrow. For now, would you like to have a look at some paperwork from the Orioles at Yankees game on August 15, 1960? Spoilers from this point on! If you want to listen along...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=65Ob...
Podcast: podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=65Ob...
Podcast: podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
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January 9, 2026 at 3:20 AM
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Hoyt Wilhelm is coming on in relief for the Baltimore Orioles as they take on the New York Yankees. Given the vicious nature of Wilhelm's knuckleball, catcher Clint Courtney needs a secret weapon... a 45-inch catcher's mitt. Head back in time to August 15 1960 with your AM radio (err, podcast).
Clint Courtney needs a comically huge baseball glove to catch Orioles' knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Hoyt Wilhelm is coming on in relief for the Baltimore Orioles as they take on the New York Yankees. Given the vicious nature of Wilhelm's knuckleball, catcher Clint Courtney needs a secret weapon... a 45-inch catcher's mitt. Head back in time to August 15 1960 with your AM radio (err, podcast).
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This post about the death of legendary manager Lázaro Salazar (which started with a collapse in the dugout) has an incredible level of detail. Very thankful César wrote this. Incredible research. arqueobeisbol.substack.com/p/lazaro-sal...
Lázaro Salazar and the Perfect Death: How the Brightest Latin Manager collapsed mid-game
The night of April 24, 1957, went down as one of the most tragic moments in the history of Mexican baseball.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:21 AM
This post about the death of legendary manager Lázaro Salazar (which started with a collapse in the dugout) has an incredible level of detail. Very thankful César wrote this. Incredible research. arqueobeisbol.substack.com/p/lazaro-sal...
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#onthisday #onthisdate #otd February 6, 1895 #baseball player #baberuth was born. On this special #podcast listen to two #goldenage of #radio #oldtimeradio #otr #audio fully dramatized episodes from Babe Ruth's career. rileyandkimmyshow.blogspot.com/2023/02/podc...
Podcast Babe Ruth Golden Age of Radio Tribute
February 6, 1895 baseball player Babe Ruth was born. On this special podcast listen to two Golden Age oadio fully dramatized episodes from Babe Ruth
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February 6, 2026 at 7:04 PM
#onthisday #onthisdate #otd February 6, 1895 #baseball player #baberuth was born. On this special #podcast listen to two #goldenage of #radio #oldtimeradio #otr #audio fully dramatized episodes from Babe Ruth's career. rileyandkimmyshow.blogspot.com/2023/02/podc...
Wondering just where to set the expectations of our production team!
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We are proud to present the Great Britain Baseball Roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic: https://britishbaseball.org.uk/?p=3670 #LetsGoGB
We are proud to present the Great Britain Baseball Roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic: https://britishbaseball.org.uk/?p=3670 #LetsGoGB
February 6, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Wondering just where to set the expectations of our production team!
It's never a bad day to listen to some Mickey Mantle plays. Those who know their media history already know this is a recreation, rather than the original broadcast, but that's what we do here... take the regular games of yesteryear, sit down in our rickety AM Radio Studio, and bring you baseball!
When you are two runs down, with one runner on, you need Mickey Mantle at bat #baseball #history
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February 4, 2026 at 11:53 PM
It's never a bad day to listen to some Mickey Mantle plays. Those who know their media history already know this is a recreation, rather than the original broadcast, but that's what we do here... take the regular games of yesteryear, sit down in our rickety AM Radio Studio, and bring you baseball!
Join us this week as we recreate the #Orioles visit to the #Yankees on August 15 1960, in a near-three-way tie at the top of the AL. Enjoy the full game listening experience of baseball on AM Radio on Spotify, open.spotify.com/episode/5Uq3..., or follow the podcast, podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
February 4, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Join us this week as we recreate the #Orioles visit to the #Yankees on August 15 1960, in a near-three-way tie at the top of the AL. Enjoy the full game listening experience of baseball on AM Radio on Spotify, open.spotify.com/episode/5Uq3..., or follow the podcast, podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
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new video:
THE HISTORY OF CHARGING THE MOUND, EPISODE 4
this one's about George Bell, one of the greatest and most accomplished fighters in major league baseball history
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THE HISTORY OF CHARGING THE MOUND, EPISODE 4
this one's about George Bell, one of the greatest and most accomplished fighters in major league baseball history
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February 2, 2026 at 5:07 PM
new video:
THE HISTORY OF CHARGING THE MOUND, EPISODE 4
this one's about George Bell, one of the greatest and most accomplished fighters in major league baseball history
www.patreon.com/posts/histor...
THE HISTORY OF CHARGING THE MOUND, EPISODE 4
this one's about George Bell, one of the greatest and most accomplished fighters in major league baseball history
www.patreon.com/posts/histor...
Time to refresh your feeds, we have a new radio broadcast recreated and ready for your ears. Check out YouTube, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app, and you'll find the Orioles at Yankees, from August 15 1960. Knuckleballs! Home Runs!! The White Sox half a game ahead!!! podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
February 2, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Time to refresh your feeds, we have a new radio broadcast recreated and ready for your ears. Check out YouTube, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app, and you'll find the Orioles at Yankees, from August 15 1960. Knuckleballs! Home Runs!! The White Sox half a game ahead!!! podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
Join @ewanspence.co.uk and @lizzierie.bsky.social in the Classic Baseball Radio Clubhouse, our home for bonus episodes and interviews. We're talking about baseball scorecards, how they can help you learn, and then unlock a deeper understanding of our game. Listen to the pod podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
January 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Join @ewanspence.co.uk and @lizzierie.bsky.social in the Classic Baseball Radio Clubhouse, our home for bonus episodes and interviews. We're talking about baseball scorecards, how they can help you learn, and then unlock a deeper understanding of our game. Listen to the pod podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
This week we're not on the baseball field, but we're in our Clubhouse for a bonus episode; a chance to discuss the importance of scorecards with @lizzierie.bsky.social Listen on YouTube, or subscribe to the podcast through your favourite app - all the links are here podnews.net/podcast/iaq9...
Scorecards are something that can help you really appreciate baseball" #baseball #scorecard #mlb
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January 31, 2026 at 1:23 AM
This week we're not on the baseball field, but we're in our Clubhouse for a bonus episode; a chance to discuss the importance of scorecards with @lizzierie.bsky.social Listen on YouTube, or subscribe to the podcast through your favourite app - all the links are here podnews.net/podcast/iaq9...
This week's podcast episode is our first Clubhouse 'Bonus', as @ewanspence.co.uk and @lizzierie.bsky.social talk about the beauty and history of the baseball scorecard. You can find links to the podcast in your favourite app at podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
January 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM
This week's podcast episode is our first Clubhouse 'Bonus', as @ewanspence.co.uk and @lizzierie.bsky.social talk about the beauty and history of the baseball scorecard. You can find links to the podcast in your favourite app at podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
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Rick Rizzs has announced he will be retiring after the 2026 Mariners season, ending his 40+ year career with the team.
Iconic Mariners radio voice Rick Rizzs to retire after 2026 season
Rick Rizzs, who has spent 40 years regaling fans in the Northwest and across the country as the radio voice of the Mariners, announced Tuesday his plans to have the 2026 season be his final as the pri...
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January 27, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Rick Rizzs has announced he will be retiring after the 2026 Mariners season, ending his 40+ year career with the team.
Something a little different this week, as we host our first "Clubhouse" podcast episode. It's a chance to step back from the hectic games and take some time to talk about the history of baseball. We're joined by @lizzierie.bsky.social to talk about the history of scorecards.
January 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Something a little different this week, as we host our first "Clubhouse" podcast episode. It's a chance to step back from the hectic games and take some time to talk about the history of baseball. We're joined by @lizzierie.bsky.social to talk about the history of scorecards.
To rejuvenate the baseball spirits with spring training starting soon, quote skeet this with a random baseball player.
Brandon Crawford.
Brandon Crawford.
January 23, 2026 at 9:22 AM
To rejuvenate the baseball spirits with spring training starting soon, quote skeet this with a random baseball player.
Brandon Crawford.
Brandon Crawford.
Continuing with the highlights from this week's recreated radio broadcast from Sept 28 1950. Two-time All-Star Eddie Waitkus is up with Robin Roberts at first and two outs. Can Waitkus extend the inning and the Phillies one-run lead over the New York Giants?
Eddie Waitkus bats as the Phillies search for a win to stay atop the NL in 1950 #baseball #history
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January 23, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Continuing with the highlights from this week's recreated radio broadcast from Sept 28 1950. Two-time All-Star Eddie Waitkus is up with Robin Roberts at first and two outs. Can Waitkus extend the inning and the Phillies one-run lead over the New York Giants?
The Phillies are trying to hold on to their lead in the 1950's NL Pennant Race; the experienced Giants are out of contention, but manager Leo Durocher wants to make a point against the Whiz Kids by fielding the strongest team possible. Listen to our recreated radio broadcast of the full game...
January 21, 2026 at 10:33 PM
The Phillies are trying to hold on to their lead in the 1950's NL Pennant Race; the experienced Giants are out of contention, but manager Leo Durocher wants to make a point against the Whiz Kids by fielding the strongest team possible. Listen to our recreated radio broadcast of the full game...