Synopsis
A series of documentaries and profiles on some of baseball's most prominent personalities.
Episodes
1
The Odd Couple: Bochy and FlanneryA look at the unique friendship between Giants manager Bruce Bochy and his long-time third base coach Tim Flannery. Those interviewed include wives Kim and Donna; Grateful Dead's Bob Weir; and the sisters of injured Giants fan Bryan Stow.60m2
Nasty Boys: The 1990 Cincinnati RedsA 25-year retrospective on fiery relief pitchers Norm Charlton, Randy Myers and Rob Dibble and the Reds' run to the 1990 World Series title. Included: Lou Piniella, Barry Larkin, Paul O'Neill, Marty Brennaman and ex-Cincinnati mayor Jerry Springer.60m3
The Offseason: Hope in Chicago and MiamiJoe Maddon, Anthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton are featured in a look at offseason moves for the Cubs and Marlins as they build and invest for the future.60m4
Hall of Fame Pitchers: Smoltz & PedroBehind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz as they get the call to Cooperstown.60m5
The Story of Billy BeanBilly Bean details his experience as one of just two former MLB players to publicly come out as gay. Bean left the game shortly after the death of his partner in 1995, having spent parts of six seasons with the Tigers, Dodgers and Padres.60m6
Buck Showalter: A Life in BaseballAn in-depth look at the passion and philosophy that have been at the core of Orioles manager Buck Showalter through more than two decades of coaching and managing with four MLB clubs.60m7
Randy Johnson: The Big PictureAn intimate portrait of 2015 Hall of Fame inductee Randy Johnson, looking at his transformative journey from raw talent to dominant force. Narrated by Metallica lead singer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer James Hetfield.60m8
Aaron, Bench, Koufax & MaysHonored as baseball's "Greatest Living Players" at the All-Star Game in Cincinnati, Hank Aaron, Johnny Bench, Sandy Koufax and Willie Mays, sit down for an interview with Bob Costas.60m9
Royal in Kansas City, 30 Years Later60m10
Lenny Randle: The Most Interesting Man in BaseballA look at the colorful life and 12-year MLB career of Lenny Randle, who discusses from his home in Italy why Rolling Stone dubbed him "the most interesting man in baseball." Narrated by comedian and Mets fan Jim Breuer.60m11
The 8th Wonder of the World: The AstrodomeA look at how the Astrodome was home to baseball games and events like the "Game of the Century" where the Houston Cougars ended UCLA's 47-game winning streak, and the "Battle of the Sexes" match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.60m
The Odd Couple: Bochy and FlanneryA look at the unique friendship between Giants manager Bruce Bochy and his long-time third base coach Tim Flannery. Those interviewed include wives Kim and Donna; Grateful Dead's Bob Weir; and the sisters of injured Giants fan Bryan Stow.60m2Nasty Boys: The 1990 Cincinnati RedsA 25-year retrospective on fiery relief pitchers Norm Charlton, Randy Myers and Rob Dibble and the Reds' run to the 1990 World Series title. Included: Lou Piniella, Barry Larkin, Paul O'Neill, Marty Brennaman and ex-Cincinnati mayor Jerry Springer.60m3The Offseason: Hope in Chicago and MiamiJoe Maddon, Anthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton are featured in a look at offseason moves for the Cubs and Marlins as they build and invest for the future.60m4Hall of Fame Pitchers: Smoltz & PedroBehind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz as they get the call to Cooperstown.60m5The Story of Billy BeanBilly Bean details his experience as one of just two former MLB players to publicly come out as gay. Bean left the game shortly after the death of his partner in 1995, having spent parts of six seasons with the Tigers, Dodgers and Padres.60m6Buck Showalter: A Life in BaseballAn in-depth look at the passion and philosophy that have been at the core of Orioles manager Buck Showalter through more than two decades of coaching and managing with four MLB clubs.60m7Randy Johnson: The Big PictureAn intimate portrait of 2015 Hall of Fame inductee Randy Johnson, looking at his transformative journey from raw talent to dominant force. Narrated by Metallica lead singer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer James Hetfield.60m8Aaron, Bench, Koufax & MaysHonored as baseball's "Greatest Living Players" at the All-Star Game in Cincinnati, Hank Aaron, Johnny Bench, Sandy Koufax and Willie Mays, sit down for an interview with Bob Costas.60m9Royal in Kansas City, 30 Years Later60m10Lenny Randle: The Most Interesting Man in BaseballA look at the colorful life and 12-year MLB career of Lenny Randle, who discusses from his home in Italy why Rolling Stone dubbed him "the most interesting man in baseball." Narrated by comedian and Mets fan Jim Breuer.60m11The 8th Wonder of the World: The AstrodomeA look at how the Astrodome was home to baseball games and events like the "Game of the Century" where the Houston Cougars ended UCLA's 47-game winning streak, and the "Battle of the Sexes" match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.60m
