It’s music to a baseball-lover's ears! This week’s letter-scribe sings Sterling and Suzyn’s praises in the same breath as Ol’ Blue Eyes. Then, John spins a verse about the ever-entertaining Yogi Berra, who along with another swinging St. Louisan, he compares to George and Ira Gershwin. Want to ask a question or share your Yankee’s story on the show? Send email to: john@pinstripespodcast.com

It&rsquo;s music to a baseball-lover's ears! This week&rsquo;s letter-scribe sings Sterling and Suzyn&rsquo;s praises in the same breath as Ol&rsquo; Blue Eyes. Then, John spins a verse about the ever-entertaining Yogi Berra, who along with another swinging St. Louisan, he compares to George and Ira Gershwin. Want to ask a question or share your Yankee&rsquo;s story on the show? Send email to: john@pinstripespodcast.com

Pinstripes & Bright Lights brings you short baseball stories and New York Yankees lore, delivered by the only person who has seen every pitch and called every single game for the past 30 years – Iconic Yankees’ play-by-play announcer, John Sterling.Each Episode, John sits down to read a letter from a fan about their favorite Yankees moment or the impact the team has had on their life. We then transition into behind-the-scenes Yankee stories, as only John Sterling can tell them. The fall 2001 playoff race in the wake of 9/11, an interesting encounter with ‘The Boss,’ Mariano’s MVP performance in the Yankees win over the Red Sox in the 2003 ALCS, and many more. It’s a dependable escape that feels at once familiar and filled with possibility – just like every game.

Pinstripes & Bright Lights brings you short baseball stories and New York Yankees lore, delivered by the only person who has seen every pitch and called every single game for the past 30 years – Iconic Yankees’ play-by-play announcer, John Sterling.Eac...

Pinstripes & Bright Lights

Sinatra & the Gershwin Brothers of Baseball

It’s the conclusion of our pilot season, and we’re swinging for the fences! In this episode, John recalls the early career of Derek Jeter and tells the tale of one of his favorite Yankee games from the 1996 playoffs. We hear a letter from a fan who’s father took him to meet the Mick. “Donnie Baseball”, Tim, “the Rock” Raines, Bernie Williams, Mariano Duncan, Joe Torre and Jonathan Wetland all make appearances in our star-studded season finale.

It&rsquo;s the conclusion of our pilot season, and we&rsquo;re swinging for the fences! In this episode, John recalls the early career of Derek Jeter and tells the tale of one of his favorite Yankee games from the 1996 playoffs. We hear a letter from a fan who&rsquo;s father took him to meet the Mick. &ldquo;Donnie Baseball&rdquo;, Tim, &ldquo;the Rock&rdquo; Raines, Bernie Williams, Mariano Duncan, Joe Torre and Jonathan Wetland all make appearances in our star-studded season finale.

The Captain & The Mick

1941 was a year that would live in infamy, but it’s also the last year that the major leagues saw a .400 hitter. In this episode, John looks back at the last days of the ’41 season, when Ted Williams laid it all on the line. But before that, we get a letter from a lifelong fan and family friend of the dependable—and durable—Bob Turley. Do you have a question for John, or a story for the show? Send email to: john@pinstripespodcast.com

1941 was a year that would live in infamy, but it&rsquo;s also the last year that the major leagues saw a .400 hitter. In this episode, John looks back at the last days of the &rsquo;41 season, when Ted Williams laid it all on the line. But before that, we get a letter from a lifelong fan and family friend of the dependable&mdash;and durable&mdash;Bob Turley. Do you have a question for John, or a story for the show? Send email to: john@pinstripespodcast.com

Durable Bob Turley & the Last .400 Hitter

This episode, like life, is short and sweet. John shares a story about the late Don Zimmer, the classy, kind and comedic figure, who served as bench coach under Joe Torre. But before that, we hear a letter from a fan who “left it all on the field” to fulfill a family member’s final request. These stores, plus Murderer’s Row outhitting the majors in 1927. Do you have a question for John, or a story for the show? Send email to: john@pinstripespodcast.com

This episode, like life, is short and sweet. John shares a story about the late Don Zimmer, the classy, kind and comedic figure, who served as bench coach under Joe Torre. But before that, we hear a letter from a fan who &ldquo;left it all on the field&rdquo; to fulfill a family member&rsquo;s final request. These stores, plus Murderer&rsquo;s Row outhitting the majors in 1927. Do you have a question for John, or a story for the show? Send email to: john@pinstripespodcast.com

Sinatra & the Gershwin Brothers of Baseball

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