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"

ESPN's Keith Law tells us about the old stats we should ignore and the new stats we should embrace.

ESPN's Keith Law tells us about the old stats we should ignore and the new stats we should embrace.

Episode 40: "Smart Baseball"

Pete Rose. George Steinbrenner. The Black Sox. Veteran baseball scribe Hal Bock talks about baseball's blacklist.

Pete Rose. George Steinbrenner. The Black Sox. Veteran baseball scribe Hal Bock talks about baseball's blacklist.

Episode 39: "Banned"

Former professional pitcher Ila Jane Borders discusses her life and the challenges she faced being a woman pioneer in the baseball world.

Former professional pitcher Ila Jane Borders discusses her life and the challenges she faced being a woman pioneer in the baseball world.

Former professional pitcher&nbsp;Ila Jane Borders discusses her life and the challenges she faced&nbsp;being a woman pioneer in the baseball world.

Episode 38: "Making My Pitch"

Rick Ankiel tells us how he lost his ability to pitch due to a mysterious anxiety condition he still can't explain.

Rick Ankiel tells us how he lost his ability to pitch due to a mysterious anxiety condition he still can't explain.

Episode 37: "The Phenomenon"

Hide the women and children: William C. Kashatus introduces us to the colorful, shaggy and unkempt 1993 Phillies.

Hide the women and children: William C. Kashatus introduces us to the colorful, shaggy and unkempt 1993 Phillies.

Hide the women and children:&nbsp;William C. Kashatus introduces us to the colorful, shaggy and unkempt 1993 Phillies.

Episode 36: "Macho Row"

Author Stacey May Fowles talks about how her love for the game of baseball saved her.

Author Stacey May Fowles talks about how her love for the game of baseball saved her.

Episode 35: "Baseball Life Advice"

Author Kevin L. Mitchell discusses the Negro League era Baseball Hall of Famers selected as part of the historic 2006 class.

Author Kevin L. Mitchell discusses the Negro League era Baseball Hall of Famers selected as part of the historic 2006 class.

Author Kevin L. Mitchell discusses the&nbsp;Negro League era Baseball Hall of Famers selected as part of the historic 2006 class.

Episode 34: "Last Train to Cooperstown"

Former MLB pitcher John D'Acquisto tells us about his never-dull life and career.

Former MLB pitcher John D'Acquisto tells us about his never-dull life and career.

Episode 33: "Fastball John"

Photographer Tabitha Soren joins us to discuss her new book chronicling the lives and careers of 10 members of the Oakland A's 2002 draft class.

Photographer Tabitha Soren joins us to discuss her new book chronicling the lives and careers of 10 members of the Oakland A's 2002 draft class.

Episode 32: "Fantasy Life: Baseball and the American Dream"

It had to happen: Baseball book expert Ron Kaplan talks to Baseball by the Book about baseball books. Meta!

It had to happen: Baseball book expert Ron Kaplan talks to Baseball by the Book about baseball books. Meta!

Episode 31: "501 Baseball Books Fans Must Read Before They Die"

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

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