Miracles, Missed Calls & Ugly Jerseys
This week on The Baseball Book Club, we rewind all the way back to the unforgettable 1914 World Series — the stunning clash between Connie Mack’s powerhouse Philadelphia Athletics and the “Miracle” Boston Braves, one of the greatest upset stories in baseball history. We break down how the Braves went from dead last on July 4th to world champions in one of the sport’s most improbable turnarounds.
Then, on the 16th anniversary of one of baseball’s most heartbreaking moments, we revisit Jim Joyce’s infamous blown call that cost Armando Galarraga a perfect game in 2010. But this isn’t just about the missed call — it’s about the humanity that followed. We take a detailed look at Jim Joyce himself, the emotional aftermath, and why the moment still resonates across baseball today.
Plus, Leroy steps into The Hot Corner with a fiery rant on MLB’s City Connect uniforms. Are they creative fun, marketing overload, or crimes against baseball aesthetics? Leroy has thoughts… and he’s not holding back.