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"

How much does a baseball team's success enhance a player's reputation? Author Brandon Isleib has the answer.

How much does a baseball team's success enhance a player's reputation? Author Brandon Isleib has the answer.

Episode 20: "Playing for a Winner"

With college baseball season starting, author Ryan McGee discusses his book about the College World Series.

With college baseball season starting, author Ryan McGee discusses his book about the College World Series.

With college baseball season starting, author Ryan McGee discusses&nbsp;his book about the College World Series.

Episode 19: "The Road to Omaha"

Author Fred C. Harris discusses his classic 1973 ode to growing up (and collecting baseball cards) in the 1950s and 1960s.

Author Fred C. Harris discusses his classic 1973 ode to growing up (and collecting baseball cards) in the 1950s and 1960s.

Episode 18: "The Great American Baseball Card Flipping, Trading and Bubble Gum Book"

Author Edward Achorn takes us back to the summer of 1883, when the American Association changed baseball forever.

Author Edward Achorn takes us back to the summer of 1883, when the American Association changed baseball forever.

Episode 17: "The Summer of Beer and Whiskey"

Author Tim Wendel discusses how the world of baseball reacted to one of the most tumultuous years in American history.

Author Tim Wendel discusses how the world of baseball reacted to one of the most tumultuous years in American history.

Episode 16: "Summer of '68"

Was Ty Cobb the violent, unhinged racist we imagine him to be? The legendary Georgia Peach was a more complex figure than that, author Charles Leerhsen says.

Was Ty Cobb the violent, unhinged racist we imagine him to be? The legendary Georgia Peach was a more complex figure than that, author Charles Leerhsen says.

Episode 15: '"Ty Cobb: A Terrible Beauty"

Travis Sawchik discusses how the Pittsburgh Pirates used advanced stats to end a 20-year streak of futility.

Travis Sawchik discusses how the Pittsburgh Pirates used advanced stats to end a 20-year streak of futility.

Episode 14: "Big Data Baseball"

The veteran baseball scribe discusses how he tracked down numerous tales to see if they were true.

The veteran baseball scribe discusses how he tracked down numerous tales to see if they were true.

Episode 13: "Rob Neyer's Big Book of Baseball Legends"

Was 1908 the greatest year in baseball history? Author Cait Murphy says it was.

Was 1908 the greatest year in baseball history? Author Cait Murphy says it was.

Episode 12: "Crazy '08"

MLB Network's Brian Kenny takes us inside baseball's sabermetric revolution.

MLB Network's Brian Kenny takes us inside baseball's sabermetric revolution.

Epidode 11: "Ahead of the Curve"

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

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