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Baseball Happenings Podcast

Searching for a podcast that celebrates baseball"s culture? Join Nick Diunte on the Baseball Happenings Podcast as we cover all of the bases with interviews from players, authors, and trendsetters. Join us on the web - www.baseballhappenings.net

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NL West Race: Will the Giants Hold Off the Dodgers?

Baseball Happenings Podcast ·

2021/08/22

San Francisco Giants / PixabayThe NL West race has been fascinating all year. Tension is increasing as the playoffs approach, with the Dodgers and Giants practically shadowing each other’s results since the trade deadline. The Dodgers have been atop the MLB World Series odds all season long. It’s a different tale for the San Francisco Giants, who were widely tabbed as a .500 team at the start of the year. San Francisco has the advantage in mid-August and they keep finding a way to win even when

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2020 Topps Team USA Olympic & Paralympic Team &...

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2021/08/18

April Ross 2020 Topps Team USA CardsThe 2020 Tokyo Olympics were nothing short of a miracle. Delayed a year by a global pandemic and devoid of fans at the live events, the Olympics gave many hope in a year filled with darkness. The athletes survived the uncertainty and pushed through an extra year of training to pursue Olympic glory.The United States emerged victorious at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, with 41 gold medals en route to a leading 113 overall medals. With attention in the athletic realm

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Athletes Unlimited To Release NFTs For Its Softball...

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2021/07/31

Cat Osterman / Jade HewittAthletes Unlimited announced they will be partnering with GigLabs to produce exclusive NFTs for both its women's lacrosse and softball leagues this season. The NFTs will only be available for those who attend the matches and games in-person.The NFTs debuted during the first week of Athletes Unlimited's lacrosse season, with a different one being released during the subsequent weeks of the season. The set will expand during softball season which begins August 28th, 2021 in

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Understanding The Odds Of a Baseball Game

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2021/07/26

Betting can get you an impressive return on investment - though there’s one caveat. Sure, you can bet on any sport at random and have a chance of winning some sweet cash, but you’re more likely to get a profit if you know the odds for that particular game. Today, we’re doing a deep dive into baseball odds. What do you need to know, and how can you use betting odds to help you to make the best possible betting decisions? That’s what we’re here to explain today. Keep on reading for more information

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Charlie Gorin, University Of Texas Star And Milwaukee...

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2021/07/09

Charlie Gorin, former Milwaukee Braves pitcher from 1954-55, died February 21, 2021 at 93.Coming out of the University of Texas, Charlie Gorin had a winner’s pedigree. Pitching under the legendary Bibb Falk's guiding eye, the left-hander propelled the Longhorns to consecutive College World Series titles in 1949 and 1950. Gorin continued that streak early in his minor league career; however, he could not translate that success to the major league level. Gorin, who pitched seven games for the

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Farwell Mudcat Grant: 1935-2021

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2021/06/15

Jim "Mudcat" Grant was determined to spread the Black Aces legacy for as long as he could, similar to how Buck O'Neil preached the gospel of the Negro Leagues well into his 90s. Walking with the aid of a cane, Grant traveled across the country to baseball events as a septuagenarian to tell the story of baseball's Black 20-game winners. It was a subject where Grant was an expert; he was the first Black pitcher to win 20 games in the American League. Grant used his platform to share how Black pitchers

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The Top 3 Breakout MLB Stars This 2021 Season

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2021/06/10

Things aren’t quite back to normal in the MLB just yet, but we are getting closer to some semblance of sports as we knew them before the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the United States. While it may still not be all that of a typical season, all of the main elements still exist, such as the yearly introduction of new stars as they go through their breakout periods. It’s been quite an exciting season, despite the alarming rate of no-hitters. We have seen a good few players emerge as players who

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Year Of The No-No? The MLB Could Set A New No-Hitter...

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2021/05/26

This MLB season seems to be on course to make light of the record for the most no-hitters in a single campaign, with six thrown so far. It has been a great season for pitchers, who have been salivating at the opportunity to jot their names down in the record books but, on the other end, we also see a few teams that are close to getting their names in the books for shameful reasons. The Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners, and Texans Rangers have all delivered two no-hit games this term. Given

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Phil Lombardi, Former Yankees and Mets Catcher, Dies...

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2021/05/23

Phil Lombardi (l.) a former MLB catcher with the New York Mets and Yankees died May 20, 2021 from brain cancer surgery complications. Phil Lombardi, a major league catcher who played parts of three MLB seasons with the New York Mets and New York Yankees from 1986-1989, died May 20, 2021 from complications due to brain cancer surgery. He was 58.Lombardi was a third round draft pick of the Yankees in 1981. He played mostly as a September call-up during the 1986 and 1987 seasons with the Yankees. They

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Def Jef Tells The Story Of Shaq's Early Rap Career

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2021/05/22

By the time Shaquille O'Neal wrapped up his first NBA season in 1993, it was clear O'Neal was a global entity whose marketability extended well beyond the confines of the basketball court. Whether it was his best-selling Shaq Attack sneakers, his domination of the sports card market, or serving as a pitchman for Pepsi products, everything Shaq touched in 1993 turned to gold. His Midas touch gilded the hip-hop realm when the nubile O'Neal kicked a verse on the Fu-Schnickens single, What's Up Doc?,

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Baseball Happenings Podcast | Greg Larson 'Clubbie"...

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2021/05/18

Greg Larson wanted to live the big league dream, but after batting .091 during his senior season, he knew his only way he was getting into a pro clubhouse was if he worked there. Fresh out of college, Larson searched for any opportunity to get his foot in the door. When a spot opened up at baseball's lowest rung with the Baltimore Orioles short season Class-A Aberdeen Ironbirds, Larson jumped at the opportunity.The ensuing two years completely flipped his perception of a professional baseball

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Willie Mays Turns 90: A Legend Throughout The Years

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2021/05/10

Willie Mays celebrates his 90th birthday at Oracle Park in San Francisco.Hall of Fame legend Willie Mays turned 90 on May 6, 2021, and the entire baseball community celebrated the milestone with a variety of tributes including a grand celebration at Oracle Park. Happy Birthday, Willie! #SayHey90 pic.twitter.com/aNYxuPfFlr— SFGiants (@SFGiants) May 8, 2021As part of the festivities, the Giants announced the creation of the Willie Mays Scholars program, which will offer college prep and support to

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2021 Topps Athletes Unlimited Volleyball Set Break...

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2021/05/06

Topps and Athletes Unlimited joined forces in 2021 to produce the first volleyball card set in the company's history. The 52-card set highlights all of Athletes Unlimited's volleyball players including Olympians Jordan Larson, Sheilla Castro and Bethania de la Cruz. Topps produced the set as part of its on-demand series and was made available to fans and collectors during the five-week season. The set finished with a print run of 3,048 copies, making it a limited-edition collectible for years to

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Baseball Happenings Podcast | Cody Bellinger 1 on 1...

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2021/04/14

Cody Bellinger, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder and 2019 National League MVP joined the Baseball Happenings Podcast to discuss his new partnership with Flonase and why the move was in alignment with his personal branding, as he has suffered from allergies his entire career.He also explained what it was like to play through the pandemic, including winning the 2020 World Series and what the Dodgers are looking forward to in defending the title in 2021.Click here to listen to the Cody Bellinger

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Baseball Happenings Podcast | Cassidy Lichtman...

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2021/02/25

Cassidy Lichtman, an outside hitter for the newly minted Athletes Unlimited Volleyball league, joined the Baseball Happenings Podcast to discuss all of the exciting developments the league has planned going into its debut season. The former Stanford star explains how significant it is to be part of this pioneering group, the feelings behind having her own official Topps trading card, and the work she's doing to move the game forward with her organization, Progress Through Athletics (P/ATH).Click

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'Pretty Good Chance' Fans Could Return to MLB...

Baseball Happenings Podcast ·

2021/02/24

Dr. Anthony Fauci believes there is a ‘pretty good chance’ that fans will be able to attend MLB games in 2021 provided that the rate of Covid-19 cases continues to drop. The chief medical advisor to President Joe Biden appeared on ESPN’s Baseball Tonight podcast on February 19th and said: “We could have people in the stands, maybe not right next to each other”.Local municipalities will make decisions on fan attendance, and the Tampa Bay Rays have already revealed their plans to kick off their

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2020 Topps Chrome Black Baseball | Box Break And Review

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2021/02/20

Topps created a fresh design for their 2020 Topps Chrome Black Baseball set that provides a completely different look from its 2020 Topps Chrome Baseball partner.Base Set And Checklist Each four-card box comes with a hefty $180 price tag, guaranteeing one encased autograph. The 100-card base set (see checklist here) contains almost 40 rookies including 2020 American League Rookie of the Year, Kyle Lewis. If the base cards weren't scarce enough, they all come with a variety of serial numbered

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How Bob Oldis Missed His Opportunity To Face Satchel...

Baseball Happenings Podcast ·

2021/02/18

Bob Oldis only played in seven games during his 1953 rookie season with the Washington Senators, yet one almost perfect game stands out in his mind nearly 70 years later.On June 25, 1953, Oldis was in the starting lineup against the St. Louis Browns. Making only his second major league start, he played flawlessly. He went 3-3 at the plate with an RBI, and threw out the lone baserunner who dared to steal that day.Most rookies would have been elated with that type of performance, but something about

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Baseball Happenings Podcast | Emily Kless Topps...

Baseball Happenings Podcast ·

2021/02/09

Emily Kless, Topps Communications Manager, joined the Baseball Happenings Podcast to discuss the 2021 Topps Series 1 Baseball release, as well as the ensuing Virtual Rip Party on February 9, 2021, which features Hall of Famers, celebrities, and the top breakers celebrating Topps' 70th anniversary.Click here to listen to the interview with Kless on the Baseball Happenings Podcast.

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2020 Topps Allen And Ginter Chrome Baseball | Box...

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2021/01/30

Topps give a chromium upgrade to the Allen and Ginter baseball card series with the 2020 Topps Allen and Ginter Chrome Baseball set. The 300 card set features an array of current stars, legends, and pop culture icons that annually draw a wide range of collectors to the set.2020 Topps Allen And Ginter Chrome Base Set and Parallels The chrome finish gives the Allen and Ginter cards a premium look, making for an attractive play on the original set. Produced in limited quantities as compared with the

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