Hardball: MLB History In First Person

Hardball: MLB History In First Person

Hardball with Chris Dimino is a podcast almost 20 years in the making. Sportscasting icon Chris Dimino is the most insightful baseball interviewer you’ve ever heard and his rapport with professional athletes is unmatched. Tune in each week for conversations — not “interviews” — with some of the greatest players and others who have been a part of some of the biggest moments in baseball history like legends Ted Williams, Hank Aaron, Stan Musial, Whitey Ford, Duke Snider and Vin Scully… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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December 11, 2023 71 mins

The story of the 1969 Mets can not be told without going back to the beginning. The 120 loss record breaking inaugural season of 1962.


We will do that and so much more with our TWO guests this week. Ed Kranepool & Ron Swoboda. 50+ years later..this team resonates as much an ANY in the history of The Game.


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This episode is a conversation with Hall of Famer and true Broadcast Legend VIN Scully. From his childhood NY roots to his first broadcasting break (a football game!) through some of his memorable days and nights at ballparks across America. The greatest painter of baseballs canvases will share - with the ultimate humility - a life well lived.

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November 27, 2023 26 mins
When you talk about trying to put together an All-Time All-Time starting 9 in Baseball History, the debate can be both entertaining and anger inducing. And when you think about the men who can even be considered for such an honor, you are talking about the 1% of the 1% of the 1%. While you can say George or Brooks or I can say Chipper...we might all really be keeping the seat warm for today's guest on HARDBALL. For your considerati...

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November 20, 2023 39 mins
Today's Episode of HARDBALL is my conversation with Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk. The centerpiece of one of the most iconic moments in sports history, but his 22 year career that was so much more. His stories of rivalries..brawls..and an injury that could have ended it all before it ever got started.

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November 13, 2023 40 mins
The Ryan Express: Nolan Ryan pitched in the Major Leagues for 27 seasons. He struck out more, walked more, hit more batters than any pitcher in history. And it wasn't even close. He did things that were beyond unprecedented..at his age or any other. And if you wanted to know what baseball fans thought of him..he got more votes than ANY pitcher who ever played the game in the 1999 All-Century Team poll. Oh...and 98% of the writers v...

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November 6, 2023 89 mins

It's with a heavy heart that baseball fans have lost another legend. Frank Howard was different. His career was fascinating. And his post baseball career more so. 19 years coaching..he loved the game..and maybe more so..loved it's players. It was never Me or I..he spread the word of others. I hope you enjoy this look back to the last sit down that Frank Howard did..,2 yrs ago and as sharp as it gets.

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October 30, 2023 36 mins

If you asked...players...managers...announcers and fans...ones that had watched enough baseball over a long enough period of time...

 

If that time included the heyday of Willie Mays...take a seat and be enthralled of the stories of the most talented player they had ever seen.  

 

Winner of everything you can win in The Game...The Honor of having The World Series MVP Trophy named after him...Roberto Clemente Award Winner...and the very...

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October 23, 2023 39 mins
Duke Snider is Brooklyn Royalty. The Duke of Flatbush a Hall of Famer with 5 consecutive 40 HR Seasons. A great defender...his mid 50's production is as good as anyone in The Game. This Episode is also personal, as you'll hear.

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October 16, 2023 72 mins
Joe Morgan was one of - if not the greatest - 2B off All-Time. You'll hear his story of how he overcame the "too small" tag to become a 2X MVP and leader. I spoke with Joe later in his life..and his want to reflect on his life and career was genuinely moving.

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October 2, 2023 29 mins

It's with a heavy heart that I present my conversation with Brooks Robinson. When I heard of his passing, my mind went immediately to my very first baseball memory: the 1969 World Series and as a now bonafide 6 year old fan, I had a chance to start to appreciate great players.

The 1970 World Series...THE BROOKS ROBINSON WORLD SERIES...was an incredible jump off point for a lifelong love of The Game outside of my NY Bubble.


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September 25, 2023 134 mins
"Pete Rose is...." Start with those 3 words and watch what happens. Everyone has an opinion - or 6 - about him. I wanted to be one of the few people who did the "Baseball Conversation" with Pete. Here it is...Joe DiMaggio...Hank..Willie...his All-Time Teammate team (just wait)...the games and at bats...

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September 18, 2023 54 mins
Al Kaline spent 8 decades with the team that has proudly worn the Old English D since 1904. His talent surpassed only by his grace and class. An All American tale of the boy who dreamed it...then lived it with the Detroit Tigers.

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September 11, 2023 27 mins
Chris Dimino in conversation with Stan "The Man" Musial.

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September 11, 2023 43 mins

Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Doby


Episode 28 Being "2nd" was for too long what Larry Doby was known for. I think you will hear today as Larry recounts his life on and off the field that he's been shortchanged by that narrative. The Hall of Famer lived an incredible one. Baseball AND Social History lesson in 3...2...


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Hardball with Chris Dimino is a podcast almost 20 years in the making. Sportscasting icon Chris Dimino is the most insightful baseball interviewer you’ve ever heard and his rapport with professional athletes is unmatched. Tune in each week for conversations — not “interviews” — with some of the greatest players and others who have been a part of some of the biggest moments in baseball history like legends Ted Williams, Hank Aaron, ...

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