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By Michael Grennell
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The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.
Listen to some clips from the first season of The 27th Inning, as Season 2 begins on Jan. 26 with new episodes out every Wednesday.
Music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay
Former Cincinnati Post and ESPN writer Jerry Crasnick joins the show this week to talk about his career writing about Major League Baseball. He shares stories from his beginnings covering Boston sports, to his time in Cincinnati where he wrote about Pete Rose's gambling suspension, the 1990 World Series and Marge Schott's Saint Bernard, and his time at ESPN and new career with the MLB Players Association. Along the way he also offers advice for those who dream of entering the field of sports journalism and shares some of his favorite stories that he's written.
On May 9, 2010, Landon Powell became one of 22 men in Major League Baseball history to catch a perfect game. But before he reached that moment, a minor league career plagued with injuries threatened to keep him from ever appearing in a major league game. On this week's episode of The 27th Inning, Powell joins the show to talk about his journey to overcome several major leg injuries that threatened his career. Along the way, you'll hear his memories of playing in the College World Series with South Carolina, his thoughts on being a part of baseball history, and his work now as the head coach of the North Greenville University baseball team.
Today, September 15, 2021, Major League Baseball once again celebrates Roberto Clemente Day. On today's bonus episode of The 27th Inning, you'll hear from former Mets first baseman Ed Kranepool, Mets outfielder Art Shamsky and Pirates pitcher/outfielder Dick Hall, as they share their memories of Roberto Clemente. To honor Clemente's legacy today and to help make a difference to those in need, please consider making a $21 donation to the Roberto Clemente Foundation. You can learn more about their work and how to donate at robertoclementefoundation.com
New York Mets first baseman Ed Kranepool joins the show this week to talk about his 18-year career with the New York Mets. A member of the inaugural 1962 squad, Kranepool shares his memories of the early years of Mets baseball, as well as his thoughts on the impact that Gil Hodges had on the team as manager during their World Series championship season in 1969. You'll also hear in this episode his thoughts on the game today, and his appreciation towards the New York fans.
The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.