For a short time in the 1950s, tiny Crowley, La. was the toast of the baseball world as its Class C Millers drew enormous crowds and won multiple pennants. Then it all ended as quickly as it began. Author Gaylon White joins us to discuss a remarkable tale of murder, mystery and tragedy.

For a short time in the 1950s, tiny Crowley, La. was the toast of the baseball world as its Class C Millers drew enormous crowds and won multiple pennants. Then it all ended as quickly as it began. Author Gaylon White joins us to discuss a remarkable tale of murder, mystery and tragedy.

Episode 313: "The Best Little Baseball Town in the World"

Jonah Keri is here to talk about the crazy history of the Montreal Expos and the upcoming Hall of Fame induction of Tim Raines.

Jonah Keri is here to talk about the crazy history of the Montreal Expos and the upcoming Hall of Fame induction of Tim Raines.

Episode 60: "Up, Up and Away"

CORRECTED FILE: Mike Piazza was a superstar with the Dodgers but became an icon with the Mets. Greg Prince explains how.

CORRECTED FILE: Mike Piazza was a superstar with the Dodgers but became an icon with the Mets. Greg Prince explains how.

CORRECTED FILE: Mike Piazza was&nbsp;a superstar with the Dodgers but became an icon with the Mets. Greg Prince explains how.

Ep. 59: "Piazza"

Award-winning historian Larry Lester tells us about the legendary East-West All-Star Game, which featured the stars of the Negro Leagues.

Award-winning historian Larry Lester tells us about the legendary East-West All-Star Game, which featured the stars of the Negro Leagues.

Episode 58: "Black Baseball's National Showcase"

Author Robert C. Trumpbour discusses his award-winning account of Houston's iconic Astrodome.

Author Robert C. Trumpbour discusses his award-winning account of Houston's iconic Astrodome.

Episode 57: "The Eighth Wonder of the World"

Let's take a trip back to the 1960s with John Florio, who explains how that turbulent decade changed the national pastime forever.

Let's take a trip back to the 1960s with John Florio, who explains how that turbulent decade changed the national pastime forever.

Episode 56: "One Nation Under Baseball"

Richard Sandomir takes us behind the scenes of "The Pride of the Yankees," the classic 1942 movie starring Gary Cooper as Lou Gehrig.

Richard Sandomir takes us behind the scenes of "The Pride of the Yankees," the classic 1942 movie starring Gary Cooper as Lou Gehrig.

Richard Sandomir takes us behind the scenes of "The Pride of the Yankees," the classic 1942 movie starring Gary Cooper as Lou Gehrig.&nbsp;

Episode 55: "The Pride of the Yankees"

Chicago broadcaster David Kaplan discusses Theo Epstein and Joe Maddon's bold plan for a Chicago Cubs dynasty.

Chicago broadcaster David Kaplan discusses Theo Epstein and Joe Maddon's bold plan for a Chicago Cubs dynasty.

Episode 54: "The Plan"

Author Ron Morris discusses how the minor-league Durham Bulls helped revitalize an old tobacco town in North Carolina.

Author Ron Morris discusses how the minor-league Durham Bulls helped revitalize an old tobacco town in North Carolina.

Episode 53: "No Bull"

One upon a time, the Dodgers and Reds had the best rivalry in baseball. Author Tom Van Riper talks about the glory years of Rose, Bench, Garvey and Cey.

One upon a time, the Dodgers and Reds had the best rivalry in baseball. Author Tom Van Riper talks about the glory years of Rose, Bench, Garvey and Cey.

Episode 52: "Cincinnati Red and Dodger Blue"

It's a special Father's Day episode as Will Leitch discusses his book about fathers and sons in the new golden age of baseball.

It's a special Father's Day episode as Will Leitch discusses his book about fathers and sons in the new golden age of baseball.

Episode 51: "Are We Winning?"

A veteran baseball journalist interviews today's best baseball authors about their books.

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