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The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty

The Game, the Team, and the Cost of Greatness

by Buster Olney ...

For six extraordinary years around the turn of the millennium, the Yankees were baseball's unstoppable force, with players such as Paul O'Neill, Derek Jeter, and Mariano Rivera. But for the players and the coaches, baseball Yankees-style was also an almost unbearable pressure cooker of anxiety, expectation, and infighting. With owner George Steinbrenner at the controls, the Yankees money machine ... Read more

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For six extraordinary years around the turn of the millennium, the Yankees were baseball's unstoppable force, with players such as Paul O'Neill, Derek Jeter, and Mariano Rivera. But for the players and the coaches, baseball Yankees-style was also an almost unbearable pressure cooker of anxiety, expectation, and infighting. With owner George Steinbrenner at the controls, the Yankees money machine
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The Yankees Index

Every Number Tells a Story

by Mark Simon ...

A must-have for every Yankees fan: relive the greatest moments in pinstripes through insightful stats and captivating stories.The Yankees Index dives deep into the numbers that define the New York Yankees' legendary history. From Babe Ruth's iconic 60 home runs to Mariano Rivera's unyielding dominance, explore the stats behind the unforgettable moments. Discover the stories of Yankee greats like ... Read more

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A must-have for every Yankees fan: relive the greatest moments in pinstripes through insightful stats and captivating stories.The Yankees Index dives deep into the numbers that define the New York Yankees' legendary history. From Babe Ruth's iconic 60 home runs to Mariano Rivera's unyielding dominance, explore the stats behind the unforgettable moments. Discover the stories of Yankee greats like
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The Ballpark and Beyond

An Illustrated Celebration of Baseball's Rich History

by Todd Radom ...

Baseball is more than a game—it is a living chronicle of American history, culture, and imagination. In this richly illustrated and masterfully told collection, celebrated designer and historian Todd Radom blends meticulous research with a designer’s eye for detail, breathing new life into stories both well-known and obscure.In The Ballpark and Beyond, Radom takes readers on a captivating journey ... Read more

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Baseball is more than a game—it is a living chronicle of American history, culture, and imagination. In this richly illustrated and masterfully told collection, celebrated designer and historian Todd Radom blends meticulous research with a designer’s eye for detail, breathing new life into stories both well-known and obscure.In The Ballpark and Beyond, Radom takes readers on a captivating journey
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How Lucky You Can Be

The Story of Coach Don Meyer

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In September 2008, Northern State University men’s basketball coach Don Meyer stood on the brink of immortality. He was about to surpass the legendary Bobby Knight to become the all-time NCAA wins leader in men’s basketball. Then, on a two-lane road in South Dakota, everything changed in an instant.In How Lucky You Can Be, acclaimed sports journalist Buster Olney tells the remarkable story of the ... Read more

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In September 2008, Northern State University men’s basketball coach Don Meyer stood on the brink of immortality. He was about to surpass the legendary Bobby Knight to become the all-time NCAA wins leader in men’s basketball. Then, on a two-lane road in South Dakota, everything changed in an instant.In How Lucky You Can Be, acclaimed sports journalist Buster Olney tells the remarkable story of the
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Remember Who You Are

What Pedro Gomez Showed Us About Baseball and Life

by Frank Martin, Dave Sheinin, Tim Keown, Bruce Jenkins, Rachel Nichols, Mark Kreidler, Max Scherzer, Bob Ley, Pedro Gomez, Peter Gammons, Howard Bryant, Mike Barnicle, Brian Murphy, Chelsea Janes, Dusty Baker, Rob King, Rio Gomez, Ross Newhan, Jon Daniels, Ken Rosenthal, Buster Olney, Shelley M. Smith, T.J. Quinn, Scott Boras, Sandy Alderson, Dan Shaughnessy, Mike Swanson, Robin Carr, Tony La Russa, Jason La Canfora, Ray Ratto, Ron Washington, Chuck Culpepper, Tracy Ringolsby, Bud Black, Tim Kurkjian, Jack Curry, Michael Zagaris, Paul Begala, Brad Mangin, Jeremy Schaap, Jeff Passan, Bob Melvin, Scott Ostler, George A. King III, Terry Francona, Derrick Goold, Alex Coffey, Sean McAdam, Brian Snitker, Brett Kurland, Alden Gonzalez, Sarina Morales, Marcos Bretón, John D'Anna, Steve Fainaru, Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez, Dante Gomez, Bud Geracie, Dennis Eckersley, AJ Hinch, Keith Olbermann ...

Pedro Gomez of ESPN was a beloved figure in baseball. His death from sudden cardiac arrest on Feb. 7, 2021, unleashed an outpouring of heartfelt tributes. He was 58, both a hard-nosed reporter and a smiling ambassador of the sport. These 62 personal essays soar beyond sports to delve into life lessons.Pedro, a proud Cuban American, was known for his dramatic reporting from Havana. Fully and ... Read more

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Pedro Gomez of ESPN was a beloved figure in baseball. His death from sudden cardiac arrest on Feb. 7, 2021, unleashed an outpouring of heartfelt tributes. He was 58, both a hard-nosed reporter and a smiling ambassador of the sport. These 62 personal essays soar beyond sports to delve into life lessons.Pedro, a proud Cuban American, was known for his dramatic reporting from Havana. Fully and
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One Base at a Time

How I Survived PTSD and Found My Field of Dreams

by David R. Mellor, Buster Olney ...

On July 10, 1981, David Mellor was just a baseball-crazed kid, a star high school pitcher preparing to go to college and dreaming of one day taking the mound in Fenway Park for his beloved Boston Red Sox. His dream was derailed as he crossed the parking lot of a McDonald’s. He heard the racing engine, but couldn’t defend himself against the car coming straight at him. It sent him flying through ... Read more

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On July 10, 1981, David Mellor was just a baseball-crazed kid, a star high school pitcher preparing to go to college and dreaming of one day taking the mound in Fenway Park for his beloved Boston Red Sox. His dream was derailed as he crossed the parking lot of a McDonald’s. He heard the racing engine, but couldn’t defend himself against the car coming straight at him. It sent him flying through
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Aaron Judge

The Incredible Story of the New York Yankees' Home Run–Hitting Phenom

by David Fischer ...

At 6-foot-7 and 285 pounds, Aaron Judge emerged as the biggest story in baseball in 2017 with his monstrous home runs and record-breaking ability. A three-sport athlete in high school and a Division I ballplayer at Fresno State, the Californian was drafted by the New York Yankees in the first round in 2013 and made it to the majors by August 2016. Homering in his first major league at-bat and ... Read more

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At 6-foot-7 and 285 pounds, Aaron Judge emerged as the biggest story in baseball in 2017 with his monstrous home runs and record-breaking ability. A three-sport athlete in high school and a Division I ballplayer at Fresno State, the Californian was drafted by the New York Yankees in the first round in 2013 and made it to the majors by August 2016. Homering in his first major league at-bat and
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The Arm

Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports

by Jeff Passan ...

"The best baseball book of the year . . . a close, exceptionally well-written look into the game's epidemic of ruptured elbow ligaments." — The Boston GlobeThe import of baseball pitchers is exceeded only by their fragility. One tiny band of tissue in the elbow, the ulnar collateral ligament, is snapping at unprecedented rates, leaving current big-league players vulnerable and the coming ... Read more

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"The best baseball book of the year . . . a close, exceptionally well-written look into the game's epidemic of ruptured elbow ligaments." — The Boston GlobeThe import of baseball pitchers is exceeded only by their fragility. One tiny band of tissue in the elbow, the ulnar collateral ligament, is snapping at unprecedented rates, leaving current big-league players vulnerable and the coming
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Munson

The Life and Death of a Yankee Captain

by Marty Appel ...

Our captain and leader has not left us, today, tomorrow, this year, next … Our endeavors will reflect our love and admiration for him.”—Honorary plaque to Munson in Yankee StadiumThurman Munson is remembered by fans as the fiercely competitive, tough, and—most of all—inspiring Yankee captain and champion from the wild Bronx Zoo years. He is also remembered for his tragic death, at age thirty-two, ... Read more

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Our captain and leader has not left us, today, tomorrow, this year, next … Our endeavors will reflect our love and admiration for him.”—Honorary plaque to Munson in Yankee StadiumThurman Munson is remembered by fans as the fiercely competitive, tough, and—most of all—inspiring Yankee captain and champion from the wild Bronx Zoo years. He is also remembered for his tragic death, at age thirty-two,
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Sandy Koufax

A Lefty's Legacy

by Jane Leavy ...

“The incomparable and mysterious Sandy Koufax is revealed…. This is an absorbing book, beautifully written.” —Wall Street Journal“Leavy has hit it out of the park…A lot more than a biography. It’s a consideration of how we create our heroes, and how this hero’s self perception distinguishes him from nearly every other great athlete in living memory… a remarkably rich portrait.” — TimeThe instant ... Read more

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“The incomparable and mysterious Sandy Koufax is revealed…. This is an absorbing book, beautifully written.” —Wall Street Journal“Leavy has hit it out of the park…A lot more than a biography. It’s a consideration of how we create our heroes, and how this hero’s self perception distinguishes him from nearly every other great athlete in living memory… a remarkably rich portrait.” — TimeThe instant
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Men at Work

The Craft of Baseball

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#1 New York Times Bestseller"A delightful look at all the little things that make major league baseball a subtle spectacle." — Seattle TimesIn his classic tribute to America's pastime, political commentator, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and lifelong sports enthusiast George F. Will travels from the baseball field to the dugout to the locker room to get to the root of the game we all love. He ... Read more

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#1 New York Times Bestseller"A delightful look at all the little things that make major league baseball a subtle spectacle." — Seattle TimesIn his classic tribute to America's pastime, political commentator, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and lifelong sports enthusiast George F. Will travels from the baseball field to the dugout to the locker room to get to the root of the game we all love. He
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Luckiest Man

The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig

by Jonathan Eig ...

The definitive account of the life and tragic death of baseball legend Lou Gehrig.Lou Gehrig was a baseball legend—the Iron Horse, the stoic New York Yankee who was the greatest first baseman in history, a man whose consecutive-games streak was ended by a horrible disease that now bears his name. But as this definitive new biography makes clear, Gehrig’s life was more complicated—and, perhaps, ... Read more

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The definitive account of the life and tragic death of baseball legend Lou Gehrig.Lou Gehrig was a baseball legend—the Iron Horse, the stoic New York Yankee who was the greatest first baseman in history, a man whose consecutive-games streak was ended by a horrible disease that now bears his name. But as this definitive new biography makes clear, Gehrig’s life was more complicated—and, perhaps,
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