Two Strike Noise - A Baseball History Podcast

Join Jeff and Mark in this episode of Two Strike Noise as they dive into the excitement of the baseball playoffs, dissect memorable home runs, and critique Alex Rodriguez's pregame appearances. The two most handsome baseball history podcast hosts for a niche podcast with no EGOT’s to their credit then explore quirky traditions like the UK’s chestnut-hitting contest and discuss a scandal involving an 82-year-old champion. They also celebrate baseball history, from Connie Mack’s legendary career to Reggie Jackson’s World Series heroics. Nostalgia takes center stage with Wax Pack Heroes, comparing 1990 Topps baseball cards and sharing anecdotes about iconic players, trades, and personal trivia. A light-hearted and entertaining mix of baseball history, stats, and quirky stories perfect for any baseball enthusiast. Vulf - 1 for 1, Dimaggio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8fWZ9FjIK4&ab_channel=Vulf Isotopes Punk Rock Baseball Club - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6Fvd6dEXJM&ab_channel=IsotopesPunkRockBaseballClub Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

In this episode of Two Strike Noise, hosts Jeff and Mark delve into the most important baseball topics from the past week, including memorable historical moments, player highlights, and mascots staying as far away from us as possible. They rate post season home run trots so far and Pittbull sticking his nose into baseball because ofcourse he is. We also touch on minor league memories, intriguing baseball stats, and even delve into pop culture references featuring baseball. The episode culminates in a Wax Pack Heroes segment where they open 1990 Topps cards, reminiscing about baseball aesthetics and nostalgia in a fun competition. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards 00:00 Welcome to Two Strike: Baseball History Podcast 02:01 Mascots and Shoutouts 03:05 Francisco Lindor and Playoff Highlights 08:02 All-Star Game Uniforms Announcement 18:26 Tommy John and the Hall of Fame Controversy 23:09 PCL Teams Quiz and Nostalgia 27:28 Historic Baseball Moments on October 11th 30:45 Grounds Crew Musings 31:40 Wax Packs Heroes 57:41 Closing Remarks and Outro

This week the entire episode is dedicated to a team that no longer exists only because of the greed of MLB owners, the Oakland Athletics. Mark and Jeff relive the highlights of the A’s tenure in the Bay Area, including World Series, winning streaks, MVP’s and MC Hammer. Plus, when was the last time a baseball game made you cry? Was it happy or sad tears. Mark and Jeff tell you their sob stories, plus Jose Canseco finally gets the home run derby he’s been begging for on social media for the past decade. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

In this episode of Two Strike Noise, hosts Jeff and Mark recount yet another new & unique way the Mariners can lose a game, discover some baseball players with famous relatives and revisit initial thoughts about some newer rules of the game. The main segment this week tells the story of the Yankees game derailed because of the use of a bat with illegal amounts of pine tar, and it had nothing to do with George Brett! Wax Pack Heroes involves some themed baseball cards sent in by a listener. 00:25 Mariners' Unbelievable Loss 05:21 Will Ferrell's Baseball Adventures 07:14 Rob Manfred's Rule Changes 12:59 Famous Baseball Relatives 25:01 The Pine Tar Game Before The Pine Tar Game 37:34 Wax Packs Heroes 1:09:22 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts Great article about the Pine Tar Games referenced in the show - https://tht.fangraphs.com/the-pine-tar-games/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark dive into the end-of-season excitement as the playoff race heats up. They discuss memorable moments such as Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis losing two no-hitters in the ninth inning just like another Blue Jay pitcher from the past and the latest ongoing ons with Oakland A's potential move to Sacramento. A long litany of debuts including Ron Darling and Dale Murphy make up a rogues gallery of past greats. The episode wraps up with a rain-shortened game of Wax Pack Heroes featuring 1990 Topps cards, but who will claim victory? Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

Join Jeff and Mark on Two Strike Noise, your all-time favorite baseball history podcast. This episode, more rule changes baseball would be stupid not to introduce, surprising stolen bases leaders in the 90s and just how many second generation players are there currently in the bigs? They also celebrate the achievements of Stan Musial, comparing his incredible career stats to modern players. The episode wraps up with Wax Pack Heroes, featuring vintage Sportflics and Upper Deck cards, with trivia and fun facts. Tune in for baseball history, trivia, and friendly competition, but leave with the next winning lottery numbers. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark reminisce about baseball's ups and downs, discuss the personal struggles of Mark's favorite team, the usual Seinfeld baseball crossover including a unique Keith Hernandez alarm clock and explore various unique MLB game locations. The segment showcases entertaining stories, such as Derek Jeter's golden thong fiasco and the quirky antics of other baseball players to break slumps. This week’s Wax Pack Heroes, with specially curated theme packs, provided by listener Marshall, it comes down to one exciting rip. Join them for some irreverent & fun baseball history talk! Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

In this episode of 'Two Strike Noise,' Jeff and Mark return and discuss rivalries within various leagues, notably focusing on the AL West's notably friendly relations, new baseball milestones, quirky historical facts, and fun anecdotes from the baseball world, including a humorous sidetrack about JP Crawford's 'firmament' beliefs and Billy Joe Armstrong's spray-paint antics. They also cover the fascinating stories behind legendary players' feuds, including the likes of Ty Cobb and Sam Crawford, and Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. The popular 'Wax Pack Heroes' segment continues where they open nostalgic baseball card packs. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark explore current events in baseball, including the Mariners' recent challenges, the anticipation for the trade deadline, former MLB stars like Trevor Bauer and Robinson Cano in the Mexican League and they learn about John Coleman and his no good, really bad rookie season (and his modern day counterpart). The main segment is Mark and Jeff each telling three short stories, two of which are true and one that is made up. Can you figure out which is which? Finally, Wax Pack Heroes pits some players from 1991 against each other in a duel to the baseball card death. 00:00 Introduction and Mariners' Struggles 01:56 Trevor Bauer and Other MLB Players in Mexico 06:17 Astros' 1995 Game and Peculiar Baseball Stories 24:01 Bizarre Baseball Stories: Fact or Fiction? 38:53 Wax Packs Heroes: Baseball Card Battles 41:37 First Round: David Cone vs. Mark Newfield 45:18 Second Round: Todd Van Poppel vs. Mark Dewey 49:37 Third Round: Mike Scott vs. Paul Molitor 53:30 Fourth Round: Todd Stottlemyre vs. Scott Fletcher 58:01 Fifth Round: Juan Berenguer vs. Jack Morris 01:01:30 Sixth Round: Gary Templeton vs. Mike Heath 01:05:08 Seventh Round: Steve Lyons vs. Kevin Seitzer 01:08:45 Eighth Round: Mike Morgan vs. RJ Reynolds 01:11:07 Final Round: Junior Ortiz vs. Jimmy Key 01:13:58 Conclusion and Wrap-Up Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

Another episode of Two Strike Noise with Jeff and Mark covering a variety of baseball history topics. Despite Mark being under the weather, the show dives into All-Star break discussions, surprising high-scoring games by the Athletics, Andrew McCutchen’s Furry streak, the new Home Run Derby format and some big names debuts. They also delve into quirky baseball folklore involving horses and runaway carriages and reveal a hilarious quiz result about MLB player personas. The episode wraps up with Wax Packs Heroes, where Jeff and Mark tally up cards based on players' stats and fun baseball aesthetics. 00:00 Introduction and Host Banter 01:14 Baseball Updates and All-Star Break 04:50 Home Run Derby and All-Star Game Highlights 12:51 Quiz Time: What MLB Player Are You? 19:42 Debut Anniversaries of Baseball Legends 27:56 Old-Timey Baseball Stories 37:18 Ninja Stars and Childhood Fears 38:30 Wax Packs Heroes 01:07:46 Wrapping Up and What's Next Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

This week, Jeff and Mark explore the baseball song of the summer, alot of baseball and Bewitched talk for some reason, Tommy John and the Hall of Fame, compare Elly DeLaCruz and Rickey Henderson and look at some special debuts. They also look at all of the historical events that have happened in baseball over the past week and why do the Angels not like young pitchers. And finally, Wax Pack Heroes, featuring vintage baseball cards with fun anecdotes and stat comparisons, including Bobby Valentine, Cookie Rojas, Bom Grieve and more. Join the playful banter and baseball trivia showdown as the hosts compete in a nostalgic card game. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

This week, Mark and Jeff find a new player who could be nicknamed “Scrabble”, another Seinfeld giveaway in the minors, does Babe Ruth deserve to have another homer to his name and Mickey Mantle hits a homer and gifts the bat to a young girl and she wasn’t even sick! There’s a Hall of Fame debut for a speedy first baseman (checks notes, yup, speedy first baseman) and a rookie car giveaway. Author Tim Newby (The Original Louisville Slugger, The Life and Times of Forgotten Baseball Legend Pete Browning) joins the guys to talk about Pete Browning. We’ve talked about him before but Tim helps us understand why Ol’ Pete so unique, how Pete might have invented the Designated Hitter and is Pete Hall of Fame worthy? Wax Pack Heroes returns with a couple of special packs from a listener with some new names we have defiantly not talked about before. The Original Louisville Slugger. The Life and Times of Forgotten Baseball Legend Pete Browning. by Tim Newby https://www.kentuckypress.com/9781985900851/the-original-louisville-slugger/ Tim on Twitter/X - @Tim_Newby9 Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

In this episode of 'Two Strike Noise,' Jeff and Mark discuss All Star droughts, Iron Man (baseball and otherwise), newly discovered baseball songs from the past, new drinks at the ballgame, Boomstick down and ofcourse debuts. The rest of the episode is dedicated to his memory and far reaching impact on not just baseball but society. The show wraps up with reflections on who might now be considered the greatest living baseball player. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:26 Exciting Baseball Updates 01:42 ESPN's All-Star Drought List 05:26 New Segment Alert: Baseball Music 09:11 Portland Pickles and THC Seltzer 10:51 The Boomstick Hot Dog Incident 14:12 Baseball Debuts and Final Games 16:45 Remembering Willie Mays 29:43 Willie Mays vs. Mickey Mantle Debate 30:23 The Catch: A Legendary Play 31:44 Willie Mays' Career Achievements 33:22 Amphetamines Controversy 36:17 Willie Mays' TV and Movie Appearances 45:02 Willie Mays' Pop Culture Impact 45:59 Willie Mays' Baseball Statistics 52:55 The Greatest Living Baseball Player Debate 57:40 Tribute to Willie Mays 58:21 Conclusion and Listener Engagement Prof45 Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@the45prof98 Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

In this episode of 'Two Strike Noise,' hosts Jeff and Mark discuss Seattle Mariners' rare place in the standings, the final players on our Field of Dreams whiskey, the pros for tasing fans on the field (there are no cons!), a Brewers employee's side hustle as a hitman and Jackson Holliday's unique/scary tribute baseball card. The Giants and Cardinals are getting set to play on historic Rickwood Field next week. We'll talk about what makes it historic. The show wraps up with Wax Packs Heroes, where things happen! Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

This week continue our irrelevant trip through the goofy history of major league baseball. Steve Stone's crystal ball from 1992 seems like it might be a little off regarding Sammy Sosa, we try to put together a GoFundMe for a new, err old, Babe Ruth jersey and find out who did we get on one of our Field of Dreams whiskey. Our main segment is all about a player from the Negro Leagues and eventually big leagues we had not heard about before, Bob Thurman. He played well, all over and with some huge names. Wax Pack Heroes comes down to stirrups. So needless to say, we were both very happy about that, one more than the other, but still happy none the less. 00:57 Steve Stone's Sammy Sosa Prediction 03:22 Babe Ruth's Historic Jersey Auction 06:16 Wonder Woman and Pop Culture Auctions 09:06 Bullpen Carts and Mascot Cameos 12:17 Field of Dreams Whiskey Review 20:20 Negro League Legend: Bob Thurman 34:01 Wax Packs Heroes Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

The Wicked Witch Is DEAD errr, RETIRED! This week we discuss the retirement of MLB umpires Angel Hernandez and Paul Emmel, a high schooler who enlisted one of the biggest MLB stars to help him ask a girl to prom, scouting umpires that tip pitches. They also dive into various baseball history topics, including debates about the best second baseman, stories of Mike Marshall, Todd Burns, and Deion Sanders' debuts, and the Griffey father-and-son shared date? The episode ends with a deep dive on newly integrated Negro League stats into MLB records and a spirited game of 'Wax Packs Heroes'. No AI was used in the making of this episode, but a lot of it was to write this summary. All hail our new robot overlords. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

Wow, 250 baseball history episodes and they haven’t fired us yet. Alot to get though this week. Khrush Davis crushes cars now, the next gen baseball card relics, more whiskey content but this time baseball related, the weekly Seinfeld story and some ideas to keep pitchers healthy. Our main segment is all about 250. We look at a bunch of players who totaled 250 at something during their careers. Some are surprising and others are Sam Horn. We have a special Wax Pack Heroes episode with virtual cards from a long time listener. Are the cards stacked against one of us? Find out! Field of Dreams whiskey - https://drinkfieldofdreams.com/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

As long as there’s baseball there’s going to new baseball history and this week we’ve got new Topps cards for, checks notes, hot dogs? We have a JJ Hardy landscaping update, a leftover 420 thought that could revolutionize jerseys (they can’t get any worse), we rag on John Fisher, again, plus we got some good debuts to discuss. In our Tales segment Mark highlights a 5 tool prospect who left us too early, we get to the bottom of Rod Murphy’s 1990Upper Deck baseball card and we remember a minor league games (not involving Cal Ripken) that didn’t want to end and what one fan had to do to catch the end of it. Wax Pack Heroes includes a special pack sent to us by a listener which let us talk about some players we haven’t brought up before. Thanks top listener Andrew Harner! Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

What a weird week it’s been in baseball. Bees, cats and sausages are only the tip of the iceberg. Beanballs in Philly before a game, the Rockies refuse to take the lead and blue collar baseball cards are now a thing. But this is a baseball history podcast, so let’s talk about Brad Lesley. The Animal played briefly in MLB, but he became a star both on the field and on the silver screen once he moved to Japan. A mixture of professional wrestler and fireball closer, Lesley was our kind of guy. Game two of Wax Pack Heroes is a great one if you’re a fan of manager cards. Somebody has to be a fan of manager cards, right? Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

A week late but never a nug short. This episode is all about April 20th. Who has the best 420 name in baseball history? Who was the best player to debut on 420? How good was the real Lil Stoner and how much would he make in endorsements today? We crunch the numbers and do the math. The new season of Wax Pack Heroes is here! Extra wax this season. Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

We finally did it, we’re gonna talk baseball AND wrestling this week in honor of WrestleMania. Helping us in two time guest, author Brad Balukjian who has another book, The Six Pack that follows a similar to his first book The Wax Pack. But it’s not all body slams and choke slams, we also talk about minor league promotions, a team full of George Constanza’s, Kenny Lofton learned who the real Man of Steal was from Ron Washington and the long line of Giants Left Fielders. We also open up a pack of baseball card with Brad as The Wax Pack takes on Wax Pack Heroes. Get Brads latest book here - https://www.thebradpack.com/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

Our final spring training episode we’re ready to start the season. We dug up a Jorge Posada highlight we had never seen before as well as listen to a Boomer from the 80’s saying Boomer things about baseball, our show fact is pretty heavy but still good with a bat and we have our first debut of the season! Our main segment we talk about a Negro League player we’ve never talked about before, little known WW1 veterans in the big leagues, highlight some historic NPB things that later showed up in MLB and ofcourse some Seinfeld talk. Wax Pack Heroes is back for an exhibition game as we test out some new rules direct from the commissioners office. Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

Joey Votto is back! He’s a man of the people and we’re here for it. We also hear a story from Will Clark about some guy stealing bases, find out what cigarettes the 1934 World Champions smoke, listen to Keith Hernandez learn about Mets jerseys in real time and learn a couple of 244 facts. This week’s main story is about Bob Caruthers, he was Shohei Ohtani 135 years before Shohei Ohtani. He won 40 games multiple times on the mound while leading the league in on base with the bat. He also gave birth to a great team nickname and just might be responsible for the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry. Wax Pack Heroes is back for an exhibition game as we test out some new rules direct from the commissioners office. Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

Still spring training but we’re in mid season form. This week we tackle the hard hitting topics in baseball like reviewing Lance Parrish’ appearance on Different Strokes, Dwayne Murphy still getting paid by MC Hammer, George Brett wants a bathroom upgrade from Royals Stadium and does singing the national anthem before a game really matter? Our main topic this week is all about George Burns. Not the actor, but the baseball player he actually took his stage name from. A MVP and great hitter Mark has one of the greatest stories of the dangers of foul balls at baseball games can be! Wax Pack Heroes is back for an exhibition game as we test out some new rules direct from the commissioners office. Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. GetMLB.tv 50% by becoming a member of the MLBPA - https://www.mlb.com/mlbpaa/membership/fans-offer Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

We’re back louder than ever after a week off with the first Lars Nootbaar update of the year, NCAA baseball HBP’s, a new Manny being Manny story, possible expansion city talk (with bonus state capitols)and MLBPA discounts. Our main story this week we look at Hack Wilson. We’ve referenced him plenty but know we get to know about him. He could hit the baseball, a person or the bottle equally as hard. Wax Pack Heroes is back for an exhibition game as we test out some new rules direct from the commissioners office. Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. GetMLB.tv 50% by becoming a member of the MLBPA - https://www.mlb.com/mlbpaa/membership/fans-offer Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

Spring training has begun but we’re already in midseason form. The Savanna Bananas had a new player but nobody could see him, Tommy Pham likes fantasy football more than the actual game apparently, Jeff Ballard’s IMDB page is better than we expected and some huge Blue Jays news. Our main segment this week is a lyric by lyric breakdown of the 1990 criminally overlooked rap by the Cincinnati Reds, Reds Hot. Barry Larkin gathered some of the best baseball players but worst rappers he could find to lay down some sick beats about staying in school, not doing drugs and kicking ass. It appears Chris Sabo was able to sneak into the studio and get in some lines as well. Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Watch Reds Hot in all it’s glory - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5yssH0AdrY&ab_channel=ThomCD-ROM Blessed Union of Sould with one of the best baseball songs we’ve heard - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8A4Lbj383g&ab_channel=DanielFrench The Sloppy Boys NSFW baseball song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxS2Q_N9WYM&ab_channel=TheSloppyBoys Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

Not a Valentine’s episode but you’re going to love our special list. We found the new season of Banana Ball has some interesting new rules, we track Dan Uggla’s social media past, figure out where the Expos are going to play when they return and remember some baseball players who played basketball as well as baseball. For our main segment we’re cleaning out the closet. That means a bunch of short stories we wrote down and then forgot about. But it gives us the opportunity to talk about some more Negro League legends, Barry Bonds and ofcourse Skip Pitlock? Could this be the week when this season of Wax Pack Heroes is wrapped up? Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

This week we celebrate one of the worst baseball owners selling the team (do Oakland next!!!!), update the Jackie Robinson statue saga, catch up on some of Barry Bonds hobbies after baseball and find some live baseball with bonus handlebar mustaches. Our main topic this week is about NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird. We’re a basketball podcast now! Just kidding, but Larry played baseball at one point for one game in college. We’ve got all the info on it and learn about the last bare knuckle boxing champ who also played baseball! Could this be the week we crown a new Wax Pack Heroes champ? Let’s hope so. Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

Covid strikes again, but we fight through it for another episode, a little later than expected. So much to catch up on from MLB! A former pitcher involved in an extra martial affair (shocked!), a former first baseman running for Congress poorly (shocked!), bad food in a major league clubhouse, two fan fests for teams that no longer reside in cities put on by fans, Hall of Fame reactions, Fantasy Camp stories and all the uniform news you could possibly ever ask for heading into the 2024 season. The Wax Pack Heroes season threatens to come to a close as Jeff is running rough shot all over Mark, making a mockery of this WPH season, blowing through the competition like the 2023 Mets blew through the luxury tax thresh hold. Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

New year, new episode! Wonder Franco’s pants are on the move, Wade Boggs sells beer, Tommy Pham finally gets his ring and Chuck D goes hard with a baseball inspired album. Our main segment this week focuses on Larry Doby, the first African American player in the AL, who dealt with the same hardships as Jackie Robinson but didn’t get a movie made about it. He hit a big home run in the 1948 World Series and then got a hug that shocked more people than the homer did. The Wax Pack Heroes season is winding down and the outcome looks inevitable. But in the first to 20 series, nobody is out until the final game is played. A double Hall of Famer could prove the difference this week. of the year could either bring Mark closer to the lead or put a final nail in his coffin. We let the 2003 Topps decide. Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

It’s that time of the year again when we reflect on the birth of that special somebody, Rickey Henderson. Our annual holiday special this year has some of the usual stuff like rules changes, Hall of Fame voting, Larry Doby and Jake Peavy. But this year we also threw in some of the best holiday adjacent names from our favorite sport and Mark rewrites a holiday classic to reflect some players Jeff has never heard of before. The final Wax Pack Heroes of the year could either bring Mark closer to the lead or put a final nail in his coffin. We let the 2003 Topps decide. And don’t forget to fill out the 2SN HOF ballot. Your vote could be the difference between Brandon Phillips getting into the HOF or not! Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

Attention Costco shoppers, we found a great deal on a baseball card, but you need to be a member to save! We review the year in Immaculate Grid, check out celebrity weddings (trust us it has a baseball angle), preview a baseball music festival, talk expensive players and announcers strange diets. If that’s not enough, this week we learn about brothers Leron and Leon Lee. They both played in the US but found their calling in the NPB. Hitting for power and average, they dominated the league for the decade they played. Embracing the culture, they were fan favorites but the league and ownership couldn’t get past the fact that they were not Japanese. Despite adversity, they persevered and ended up in the record books. Finally, in this week’s Wax Pack Heroes we come across something that has never happened before. Will it be enough for a victory to the lucky player though? And don’t forget to fill out the 2SN HOF ballot. Your vote could be the difference between Brandon Phillips getting into the HOF or not! Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

Alot of voting going on this week. Hall of Fame, Veteran’s Committee and Japan’s GQ Man of the Year. We discovered a really cool new map tool from SABR, we root for John Smoltz and put a date on the calendar for a great new event MLB is holding in Cooperstown next year. Our main story this week is about Hall of Famer Big Ed Walsh. Big Ed literally pitched until his arm fell off. But before it did he was one of the best pitchers in the league. His spitball was as prolific as his innings pitched totals. And finally Wax Pack Heroes is back as we wind down the season. Some 2003 Topps give us some good names and great stories. And don’t forget to fill out the 2SN HOF ballot. Your vote could be the difference between Brandon Phillips getting into the HOF or not! Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. SABR Baseball Map - https://fortress.maptive.com/ver4/7e78650bfdb58ca6c5dbdc95fb4b28f4 Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

We’re back, still licking our wounds, losing your favorite team can do that to one. That aside, it’s fun to talk baseball again! Ichiro dominating high school girls teams while giving life advice, an Atlanta icon passes away but provides a great Ted Turner being greedy story, Mike Gallego remembers a great Dave Parker moment, Pete Alonso makes us cry and we come up with our best baseball Thanksgiving names. In our main segment this week we review and cast our votes for the Hall of Fame and we want your ballots too! Grab a ballot on any of our socials or e-mail us to get one and be a part of our HOF class of 2024. Wax Pack Heroes will return next week. Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

This week we have a bunch of baseball stories the rest of big baseball won’t tell you about. Jimmy Hoffa, Mike Gallego, Ichiro, Charlie Finley, hot pants, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, lifetime bands and fish landing in the outfield during a NPB game. We could lose our podcasting license for telling their stories but we’ll risk it for our listeners. Wax Pack Heroes sees some AA cards from 1992 could best be described as a pitcher duel but still fun none the less. Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

The baseball season is winding down but we’re just getting started. Jeff made a trip to Forbes Field, or what is left of it and visited the site of a former guests historic pitch, the new Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Hall of Fames names dropped, we pick them up, there’s a new baseball league for old names, Stew being Stew and we remember Frank Howard who recently passed away. Our main story this week is about the indelible Roberto Clemente and one neither of us had heard before. We open an investigation into whether or not Clemente was actually kidnapped at gun point in San Diego. While doing so we might have also found something incredible in regards to the actual origin of the San Diego Chicken. Wax Pack Heroes focuses on 1991as our season hits the stretch run. Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

So many fun baseball things to talk about this week. We found an article that seems to think we’re obsessed with baseball, they are probably right. Was Honus Wagner the original baseball Boomer? Trevor May retires and tells John Fisher he sucks (give this man a statue!), Steve Garvey hopes all his kids will vote for him, Derek Jeter really makes us feel sorry for him and his tough life and the new Rolling Stones album has some baseball ties. Our main story this week is more Ty Cobb! Actually, it’s more BS that Al Stump wrote just to make money, pretty much none of which is true. But we wanted to get to the bottom of the story that Ty Cobb killed a man who jumped him. Did it happen? Did he kill anybody? Listen and we’ll unequivocally tell you what Al Stump wouldn’t dare! Wax Pack Heroes is back and better than ever, well, ok, the same as ever, but that’s a good thing, right? Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

Sorry for the delay, but we’re back with your weekly dose of baseball history. The second best sport on the planet (hockey) took our editor out of town. But as a reward we have for you the following: -Angels fireworks encapsulates their season -Jeff Passon sings -Marlin’s Man hanging with other fan royalty -Possibly our final debut segment for the season? -The first fan to not give a foul ball back Finally, can you beat Mark’s score on our Quiz from the Dugout? Baseball and Canada, streaks and names are the themes and Mark did very well. Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

This week, we talk baseball! The Barbie movie has seeped into historic Fenway Park, the A’s ownership continues to just suck, Rowdy Tellez makes a late push for the Cy Young, and a random Bob Gibson sighting. Our main story this week centers on the captains of the New York Yankees. There haven’t been many in the storied franchises history, but some of them have some great stories. One Yankee legend got screwed out of his captaincy while two others passed the baton and an iron-man streak at the same time. First person to contact us and tell us they read the show notes gets 100 Schrute Bucks and we’ll throw in some Stanley nickels as a bonus. This week’s Wax Pack Heroes we dive into some AAA cards from 1991 but find some very familiar names! Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

This week, we talk baseball! I mean we do every week as well but this week the police track down some idiots who stole from Yogi Berra, we celebrate a city getting to keep their baseball team, we remember a game from 1993 when the Yankees got a do-over and used it to beat the Red Sox and we’ve got some good debuts as the regular season winds down. Our main segment is about a pitcher and a statesman, Jim Bunning. Perfect game, no hitter and a member of both the US Congress and the Baseball Hall of Fame. This week’s Wax Pack Heroes we dive into some AA cards from 1992 but find some very familiar names! Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

This week, more baseball history and hijinks. We find out a couple of players the Angels ARE bringing back, see who the next great pitcher from Japan might be, learn of the greatest name of anybody in or outside of baseball, find a new baseball connection from the movie Little Big League and remember some players who made their debuts today, including an expanded story about one of those players and one of the strangest brawls between two division rivals that nobody really wanted to take part in. This week’s Wax Pack Heroes are a couple of Topps packs from 2000 where we pull maybe the worst Hall of Fame card ever? Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

Back at it again for another week of baseball history fun. We have improved the Immaculate Grid, now somebody just needs to listen to us, Jose Oquendo has entered chat, we review a Bill Murray SNL skit with last week’s guest in it and we return to our roots with a Gabby Hartnett story. Our main segment this week is all about Steve Bilko. The LA icon who was so popular he had a tv character named after him. But his impressive PCL numbers and Hollywood fans couldn’t earn him consistent playing time in the big leagues. But his drinking and home runs are still legendary to this day. Wax Pack Heroes is back and we pull a Rickey Henderson card, but will it help or hurt? Did you read these show notes? Let us know and we will give you a baseball nickname on the next show. Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. SNL Skit w/Bill Murray & Ricky Hill - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsKjn2zQsqA&ab_channel=reallyneed2know Jeff on Next Scene Podcast talking about The Music Man - https://nextscenepod.com/podcast/labor-day-2023-the-music-man/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

This week the Little League World Series and Lars Nootbaar collide, new Hall of Game inductees are announced, A’s owner John Fisher is running out of places he can get coffee and Nick Castellanos pitches a new member of the Avengers. Our main segment this week is our conversation with the inspiration for the new motion picture The Hill. Rickey Hill and director Jeff Cellentano discuss the story of Rickey’s overcoming his health issues to signing a professional contract with the Expos. The one question left is just how many A List baseball players and actors does Rickey have on his phone? Don’t miss this interview or the new film The Hill in theaters now. We didn’t have time to play Wax Pack Heroes this week, but it will be back next week we promise! Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

Alot of baseball to cover this week! We pitch the perfect Joey Votto-Zack Grienke cross-over reality show for when they retire, we highlight some Little League World Series highlights, suggest a new style of dugouts and remember some guys who made their debuts today. Our main segment for this Tales episode is one incredible Yankee game that they have never been able to match and Presidential first pitches. Wax Pack Heroes is decided on a couple of packs of Fleer, one of which is just not good at all. Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

We’re back with more baseball and more baseball history. This week we get our emo on thanks to the Cardinals, we catch up with WWE’s best vampire inspired wrestler and we listen to Joey Votto cut the best heel promo in a long time. We remember some debuts of some Hall of Famer’s and our main topic is one ingenious way the St Louis Brown countered spitballs that was totally safe and in no way dangerous. This week’s Wax Pack Heroes are some 1990 Fleer with some really great names we haven’t talked about yet. Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

As promised last week, we look at Honus Wagner’s pitching career (what?), Don Mattingly roasts Paul O’Neill on the air, we look at next year’s MLB Hall of Fame probables, talk last names and ofcourse talk baseball debuts. Our main story this week is about a Negro League and Major League Baseball legend we are embarrassed to admit we had never even heard of, Lucius Luke Easter. He was a giant man who swung a giant bat and hit monster home runs. His career was derailed by injuries and prejudice. He was loved wherever he played and met a tragic end while standing up for his friends. We’re proud to tell his story this week. Wax Pack Heroes wraps up the show with some Fleer and Donruss baseball cards to remember. Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

A couple of days late but still full of MLB frivolity. Mark and Jeff kick around the idea of a “Legends” home run derby, review Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio’s numbers during “the streak” and learn about a kid getting thrown in jail for keeping a foul ball. Very strong class of debuts for this week where Luis Tiant might be the weakest link if that tells you how good it is. Our main story this week is about Dick Higham, player, manager and umpire who definitely was never on the take despite the letter he sent to his bookie telling him to bet money on when he was umpiring. Totally not guilty! Wax Pack Heroes returns with a couple of packs of 1991 Fleer, don’t worry, you don't have to look at them! Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Pop Fly at the Field of Dreams - https://popflypopshop.com/products/pop-fly-pop-shop-at-field-of-dreams Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

Major League Baseball’s taking a break for the All Star Game but we’re not! Some familiar names were taken during the MLB Draft this week, a familiar name is now the Yankees hitting coach, Elly De la Cruz runs wild and what was awesome and what wasn’t from the All Star festivities. Mark worked the entire event in Seattle and got some special access, we get to hear about his time at his third All Star Game. This week we forgo Wax Pack Heroes and play our own version of Immaculate Grid (though Jeff says Immaculate Inning the entire episode). Can you beat their score? Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

Back from a break and do we ever have alot of baseball to talk about! More strange minor league promotions, the Founding Father of infielders, our new baseball game obsession, knuckleballs back in the big leagues and the train-wreck that is the Kay-Rod show. In our main segment we look at some of the trades that were all but done deals in MLB but ran into a snag that kept them from happening. From big name, Hall of Famers saying “no”, to pay cuts, to deadlines missed and to what would have been the biggest deal in all of professional sports history that was consummated over drinks but fell through after sleeping it off. Wax Pack Heroes look at some 1991 cards, when a show favorite makes an early appearance. Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Twitter - @twostrikenoise Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

Big week here at 2SN, we’ve got news about Chase Utley’s hair, an awkward first pitch conversation in Atlanta, Mickey Mantle relaying a great Billy Martin story, Cardinal’s Hall of Fame drama, some final games of some guys and a big trade date from 1989. In our main segment, we’ve got some Zip Zabel love, Mark has yet another beef with Derek Jeter and we asked ChatGPT some pretty simple baseball questions and got some pretty interesting answers. This week’s Wax Pack Heroes are some 1991 Score that totaled some of the highest scores we’ve seen in a long time. Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811. Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Twitter - @twostrikenoise Instagram - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards