Jane Leavy is quite the decorated author and journalist and we were so happy to have her join our show. Her new book, "Make Me Commissioner: I Know What's Wrong with Baseball and How to Fix It," is an ode to the sport she loves the absolute most. Don't be fooled, it doesn't trash baseball, it's a "love letter" to it. 

Thank you to Jane for her time, get the book now wherever books are sold! 



Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights.

 

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Jane Leavy is quite the decorated author and journalist and we were so happy to have her join our show. Her new book, "Make Me Commissioner: I Know What's Wrong with Baseball and How to Fix It," is an ode to the sport she loves the absolute most. Don't be fooled, it doesn't trash baseball, it's a "love letter" to it. Thank you to Jane for her time, get the book now wherever books are sold! 
Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights.&nbsp;&nbsp;Joy Pop Productions LLC

Hall of Fame Baseball Writer Tim Kurkjian is joined by his son, Jeff, as they chat all things baseball. Each week you will hear from one of the sport's most storied experts on the history of the game and how it pertains to today. Plus, every week they will be joined by a guest. Without a question, there will be plenty of father-son prodding throughout the show!

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Jane Leavy, Make Me Commissioner

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We follow up on the tallest outfield ever — consisting of Cody Bellinger, Spencer Jones, and Aaron Judge — and with a little insight, it seems we may finally have confirmation. Thanks to some serious research and people-searching, Tim Kurkjian may have figured it out.

Paul Skenes got things back under 2.00, which, are we really surprised? After that tough start to the season, he was able to settle right back in. And Cal Raleigh finally broke a streak no player ever wants to see happen. Meanwhile, Munetaka Murakami and his true outcomes couldn’t be truer.

On This Date, we talk Tony Perez, Dwight Gooden, and Willie Mays as a New York Met. Plus, it wouldn’t be an episode without Walter Johnson coming up more than once. You’ll see him again in Three Cards in the Bathroom, surprisingly.

The Alphabest “H” hitter and pitcher create a stir, but not as much as the same-name Team Tim. Tim seems relieved when he finally gets the entire team out. HE CAN REST now that he’s done with this list. As always, check out our website for more details on how to send Tim messages at any time. And of course, thanks for being a part of our family.

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We follow up on the tallest outfield ever &mdash; consisting of Cody Bellinger, Spencer Jones, and Aaron Judge &mdash; and with a little insight, it seems we may finally have confirmation. Thanks to some serious research and people-searching, Tim Kurkjian may have figured it out.
Paul Skenes got things back under 2.00, which, are we really surprised? After that tough start to the season, he was able to settle right back in. And Cal Raleigh finally broke a streak no player ever wants to see happen. Meanwhile, Munetaka Murakami and his true outcomes couldn&rsquo;t be truer.
On This Date, we talk Tony Perez, Dwight Gooden, and Willie Mays as a New York Met. Plus, it wouldn&rsquo;t be an episode without Walter Johnson coming up more than once. You&rsquo;ll see him again in Three Cards in the Bathroom, surprisingly.
The Alphabest &ldquo;H&rdquo; hitter and pitcher create a stir, but not as much as the same-name Team Tim. Tim seems relieved when he finally gets the entire team out. HE CAN REST now that he&rsquo;s done with this list. As always, check out our website for more details on how to send Tim messages at any time. And of course, thanks for being a part of our family.
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Tallest Outfield EVER!

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Former Cubs star Ben Zobrist joins us to talk about thriving under pressure: on the field and in life. From faith and family to leadership and his coaching work, this conversation dives into what it really takes to show up when it matters most. 

We talk about playing for Joe Maddon for two different teams, multiple World Series runs (including the historic one with the Cubs) and about his final game. Even Tim was taken back by Jeff's question, doesn't happen too often that Jeff catches him off guard! 

His new book, Prepare for the Pressure, releases July 7 and is available for pre-order wherever books are sold (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more). In it, Ben shares nine transformative principles to help you rise to any occasion, on or off the field. Visit https://www.championforward.org/ for more information on about Ben Zobrist. 

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Former Cubs star Ben Zobrist joins us to talk about thriving under pressure: on the field and in life. From faith and family to leadership and his coaching work, this conversation dives into what it really takes to show up when it matters most.&nbsp;
We talk about playing for Joe Maddon for two different teams, multiple World Series runs (including the historic one with the Cubs) and about his final game. Even Tim was taken back by Jeff's question, doesn't happen too often that Jeff catches him off guard!&nbsp;
His new book,&nbsp;Prepare for the Pressure, releases July 7 and is available for pre-order wherever books are sold (Amazon, Barnes &amp; Noble, and more). In it, Ben shares nine transformative principles to help you rise to any occasion, on or off the field. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.championforward.org/__;!!F0Stn7g!CH3aai40lerFPMCZYRs01IqdDB7TZBSdJLUeMETjdL5MEoEYCYDjWij42KJ9RpwGuNHERADvhwUUslVzRGPt1nmlWRg8SQ$" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.championforward.org/__;!!F0Stn7g!CH3aai40lerFPMCZYRs01IqdDB7TZBSdJLUeMETjdL5MEoEYCYDjWij42KJ9RpwGuNHERADvhwUUslVzRGPt1nmlWRg8SQ$&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778619747847000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2XijV9ASap3RTA3EBzddb5">https://www.championforward.org/</a>&nbsp;for more information on about Ben Zobrist.&nbsp;
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Ben Zobrist's Final Game Has To Be A First

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Today we celebrate moms, and we also remember one of the greatest managers of all time, Bobby Cox, who recently passed away. We’re throwing it back to Jeff Francoeur joining the show two years ago and sharing one of the all-time great stories about his former manager. Our thoughts are with Bobby’s family, and we thank him for all the incredible memories.

Team Tim is all about Mother’s Day this week, but you’ll have to wait until the end for that conversation. Both Tim and Jeff take time to give credit to the amazing mothers in their lives, which leads to some legendary mom stories along the way.

Fernando Tatis Jr. is historically struggling right now — something that definitely can’t be said about Mason Miller. Is Miller already making a Cy Young case? Tim Kurkjian weighs in. Plus: the Cubs’ winning streak, the Red Sox pitching staff, and the Rays continuing to pile up runs.

Cal Raleigh makes another appearance in the Quirkjians, though he probably won’t love the reason why. Plus, don’t bet on the Padres in the first inning, but oddly enough, the Nationals might help you win some money. And are the Yankees putting together the tallest outfield ever assembled? They may actually have a record on their hands.

As always, we appreciate your support as we continue to grow the show. Please take a moment to subscribe or follow wherever you listen — it truly means a lot. Thank you for being part of our family!

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Today we celebrate moms, and we also remember one of the greatest managers of all time, Bobby Cox, who recently passed away. We&rsquo;re throwing it back to Jeff Francoeur joining the show two years ago and sharing one of the all-time great stories about his former manager. Our thoughts are with Bobby&rsquo;s family, and we thank him for all the incredible memories.
Team Tim is all about Mother&rsquo;s Day this week, but you&rsquo;ll have to wait until the end for that conversation. Both Tim and Jeff take time to give credit to the amazing mothers in their lives, which leads to some legendary mom stories along the way.
Fernando Tatis Jr. is historically struggling right now &mdash; something that definitely can&rsquo;t be said about Mason Miller. Is Miller already making a Cy Young case? Tim Kurkjian weighs in. Plus: the Cubs&rsquo; winning streak, the Red Sox pitching staff, and the Rays continuing to pile up runs.
Cal Raleigh makes another appearance in the Quirkjians, though he probably won&rsquo;t love the reason why. Plus, don&rsquo;t bet on the Padres in the first inning, but oddly enough, the Nationals might help you win some money. And are the Yankees putting together the tallest outfield ever assembled? They may actually have a record on their hands.
As always, we appreciate your support as we continue to grow the show. Please take a moment to subscribe or follow wherever you listen &mdash; it truly means a lot. Thank you for being part of our family!
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The Greatest Bobby Cox Story Of All Time

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