Rounding Third | Presented by BadderSports

In this Veterans Day episode of Rounding Third, Peter Lemieux from BadderSports shares the incredible story of Moe Berg — a Major League Baseball catcher, Ivy League graduate, and multilingual genius who secretly served the United States as a spy during World War II.Berg’s story bridges two worlds: the ballpark and the battlefield. From catching knuckleballs for the Chicago White Sox to filming the skyline of Tokyo and reporting on Germany’s nuclear progress, Moe Berg’s intelligence and courage left a lasting mark on both baseball and American history.This story honors not only Berg, but every veteran who has given part or all of their lives to defend freedom.👉 Subscribe for more baseball stories that reveal the heart, history, and humanity behind the game.📺 Watch more episodes of Rounding Third on the BadderSports network: https://www.baddersports.com00:00 Intro00:39 Early Life and Education of Moe Berg02:26 Moe Berg’s Baseball Career06:40 Moe Berg’s Intelligence Work During WWII08:05 Legacy and Final Years of Moe Berg10:19 Tribute to Veterans🔔 Subscribe for powerful stories of forgotten legends, iconic moments, and the untold heart of baseball — only on BadderSports.🎙️ More from BadderSports:@swingbadderpodcast@hoopandtheharm@RoundingThirdPodcast⚾ Discover more at https://www.baddersports.com

Peter Lemieux shares the story of what he considers the most exciting baseball game ever. This baseball history moment is filled with amazing MLB highlights and best baseball plays. Peter's explanation of the game is baseball explained for all fans to enjoy.1960 World Series Game 7, Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees—Bill Mazeroski’s walk-off, Mickey Mantle’s heads-up slide, Yogi Berra’s homer, Hal Smith’s forgotten blast, Tony Kubek’s bad-hop “pebble,” and the “lost” kinescope Bing Crosby kept in his wine cellar. This is the craziest finish in classic MLB history—and the story behind how the full game survived.00:00 Intro00:43 Setting the Stage: 1960 World Series02:43 The Battle Begins: Early Games04:26 The Climactic Game 707:00 The Unforgettable Eighth Inning11:59 The Final Moments and Victory13:38 Bing Crosby's Hidden Treasure17:04 Final Thoughts🔔 Subscribe for powerful stories of forgotten legends, iconic moments, and the untold heart of baseball — only on BadderSports.🎙️ More from BadderSports:@swingbadderpodcast@hoopandtheharm@TheToddPod⚾ Discover more at https://www.baddersports.com

Roy Campanella, Jackie Robinson, baseball history, racial integration, and Cooperstown.In this Rounding Third episode from BadderSports, host Peter Lemieux shares a profoundly personal baseball story from August 4, 1979 — the day he met Roy Campanella in Cooperstown, New York.In this episode, Peter recounts his trip to Cooperstown, New York, the day before Willie Mays’ Hall of Fame induction, and an unforgettable meeting with Roy Campanella. What began as a chance encounter became a lesson in bravery, grace, and the power of sport to lead cultural change.00:00 – Introduction and Personal Connection00:20 – A Trip to Cooperstown02:50 – Meeting Roy Campanella03:29 – Roy Campanella’s Story06:24 – The Impact of Baseball on Segregation10:40 – Reflection and Conclusion🔔 Subscribe for powerful stories of forgotten legends, iconic moments, and the untold heart of baseball — only on BadderSports.🎙️ More from BadderSports:@swingbadderpodcast@hoopandtheharm@RoundingThirdPodcast@CampusToContracts@TheToddPod@ShortHandedPodcast⚾ Discover more at https://www.baddersports.com

A poem shouldn’t decide Cooperstown… right? In this episode of Rounding Third, Peter Lemieux digs into the Chicago Cubs’ famous double-play combo—Tinker, Evers, and Chance—and asks whether a catchy 8-line verse helped carry three good players into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Along the way, we revisit the 1908 Merkle game, the Cubs’ World Series run, and why debates over who belongs in Cooperstown never die.What you’ll get:• The real story behind “Tinker to Evers to Chance” and the 1908 Cubs• Why narrative vs. numbers still shapes Hall voting• Quick hits on Kenny Lofton, Keith Hernandez, Barry Bonds, Pete Rose, and Shoeless Joe00:00 Introduction and Overview00:16 The Baseball Hall of Fame: A Tradition of Debate01:15 Controversial Figures in the Hall of Fame01:54 Today's Focus: Questionable Hall of Fame Inductees03:10 The Chicago Cubs: A History of Highs and Lows06:02 Tinker, Evers, and Chance: The Poem That Made Them Famous10:30 Analyzing the Stats: Do They Belong in the Hall of Fame?13:48 Conclusion: The Hall of Fame Debate ContinuesIf you love baseball history and smart Hall of Fame debates, you’ll enjoy this one.👉 Subscribe for more baseball stories from Rounding Third on BadderSports.💬 Drop your take: Who’s in the Hall but shouldn’t be—and who’s out but should be in?#RoundingThird #BadderSports #MLBHistory #ChicagoCubs #HallOfFame🔔 Subscribe for powerful stories of forgotten legends, iconic moments, and the untold heart of baseball — only on BadderSports.🎙️ More from BadderSports:@swingbadderpodcast@hoopandtheharm@RoundingThirdPodcast@CampusToContracts@TheToddPod@ShortHandedPodcast⚾ Discover more at https://www.baddersports.com

Baseball lore doesn’t get better than this: Casey Stengel, a stunt pilot named Ruth Law, one unlucky manager, and a flying grapefruit that helped give spring training its nickname. Peter Lemieux of Rounding Third (BadderSports) unpacks the prank—and the legend—plus Casey’s ties to DiMaggio, Mantle, Billy Martin, the Yankees, and the lovable early Mets.00:00 Introduction to Casey Stengel00:56 Casey Stengel's Playing Career03:21 Casey Stengel's Managerial Career04:47 Casey Stengel and Billy Martin05:46 The Yankees Era08:10 The New York Mets Era08:47 Casey Stengel's Famous Quotes09:27 The Grapefruit League Prank14:20 Conclusion and FarewellWhat you’ll hear:• Stengel the player: National League years, .284 AVG, inside-the-park HR• Stengel the manager: seven titles with the Yankees; the early Mets years• The prank: Wilbert “Uncle Robbie” Robinson, Ruth Law, and a very messy catch• Three classic Stengel quotes you’ll want to steal• Why this story still shapes baseball’s spring mythologyEnjoy the nostalgia? Like, subscribe, and drop your favorite Casey story in the comments.#CaseyStengel #BaseballHistory #Yankees #Mets #GrapefruitLeague 🔔 Subscribe for powerful stories of forgotten legends, iconic moments, and the untold heart of baseball — only on BadderSports.🎙️ More from BadderSports:@swingbadderpodcast@hoopandtheharm@RoundingThirdPodcast@CampusToContracts@TheToddPod@ShortHandedPodcast⚾ Discover more at https://www.baddersports.com

Get to know Smokey Joe Williams—the 6’4” right-hander whose fastball terrified hitters, whose barnstorming record humbled MLB greats, and whose legend grew despite baseball’s color line. In this Rounding Third story episode, Peter Lemieux walks through Smokey Joe’s meteoric rise, his duels with stars like Walter Johnson, and the road that ended with a 1999 Hall of Fame induction. 00:00 Today's Story00:25 The Historic First Pitch by President Taft02:24 Walter Johnson: The Big Train04:02 Introducing Smokey Joe Williams05:17 Smokey Joe's Legendary Career07:57 Legacy and Recognition10:11 Conclusion and Call to ActionWhat you’ll learn• How Opening Day 1910 (President Taft’s first pitch) sets the stage for Walter Johnson vs. Smokey Joe. • Why contemporaries said the ball “exploded” out of Smokey Joe’s hand (Ty Cobb’s praise). • Barnstorming receipts: wins vs. Grover Cleveland Alexander, Chief Bender, Rube Marquard, and even a 1–0 loss while throwing a no-hitter. • Smokey Joe vs. Satchel Paige (1–0 classic) and his late-career perspective when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier. Why this mattersBaseball history isn’t complete without the Negro Leagues. Williams’s dominance—strikeouts, complete games, and success against championship MLB teams—puts him in the conversation with the greatest pitchers ever. 🔔 Subscribe for powerful stories of forgotten legends, iconic moments, and the untold heart of baseball — only on BadderSports.🎙️ More from BadderSports:@swingbadderpodcast@hoopandtheharm@RoundingThirdPodcast@CampusToContracts@TheToddPod@ShortHandedPodcast⚾ Discover more at https://www.baddersports.com

Billy Martin wasn’t a star bat—he was a force. From Casey Stengel’s trust to an unlikely friendship with Joe DiMaggio, bar‑fight headlines, and a debut that sparked a 15–10 comeback, this is how Billy Martin became unforgettable in Yankees lore.00:00 Introduction to Baseball Stories00:42 The Irrepressible Billy Martin02:29 Billy Martin's High School and Minor League Days05:18 Billy Martin's Major League Debut07:46 Billy Martin and Joe DiMaggio's Unlikely Friendship12:16 Billy Martin's Love for the Yankees13:27 Billy Martin's Memorable First Game15:34 Conclusion and Call to Action🔔 Subscribe for powerful stories of forgotten legends, iconic moments, and the untold heart of baseball — only on BadderSports.🎙️ More from BadderSports:@swingbadderpodcast@hoopandtheharm@RoundingThirdPodcast@CampusToContracts@TheToddPod@ShortHandedPodcast⚾ Discover more at https://www.baddersports.com

On June 21, 1964 — Father’s Day — I witnessed one of baseball’s rarest feats: Jim Bunning’s perfect game for the Phillies against the Mets. That moment sent me down a rabbit hole of no-hitter and one-hitter history, from legends like Nolan Ryan and Bob Feller to pitchers who suffered heartbreaking near-misses.In this episode of Rounding Third, we dive into: - The story of Jim Bunning’s perfect game and its historic significance - The rarity of no-hitters and why perfect games are even more special - Nolan Ryan’s mind-blowing 7 no-hitters and 12 one-hitters - Forgotten feats like back-to-back one-hitters and near-perfect heartbreaksBaseball history is filled with remarkable pitching performances — but some are so rare they’re almost mythical. Let’s talk about them.00:00 Intro00:59 The Perfect Game by Jim Bunning02:36 The Rarity of No-Hitters03:43 Nolan Ryan's Extraordinary Record04:22 Heartbreaking One-Hitters06:02 Successive One-Hitters08:04 Conclusion🔔 Subscribe for more baseball storytelling and deep dives — only on BadderSports.🎙️ More from BadderSports:@swingbadderpodcast@hoopandtheharm@RoundingThirdPodcast@CampusToContracts@TheToddPod@ShortHandedPodcast⚾ Discover more at https://www.baddersports.com

In this episode of Rounding Third from BadderSports, Peter Lemieux dives deep into the remarkable story of Minnie Miñoso — the first Latin American player in Major League Baseball and a Chicago White Sox legend.From his early days in Cuba and the Negro Leagues to breaking barriers in MLB and becoming one of the best all-around players of his era, Miñoso’s story is one of talent, perseverance, and history-making impact. We’ll also explore the highs and lows of the White Sox franchise, the infamous Black Sox scandal, and the long road to Miñoso’s long-overdue Hall of Fame induction.Whether you’re a die-hard White Sox fan, a baseball history buff, or someone who loves stories about overcoming the odds, this is one you can’t miss.00:00 Intro00:25 The Early Days of the Chicago White Sox02:29 The White Sox in the World Series03:14 The Scandal and Its Aftermath05:49 Introducing Minnie Minoso07:15 Minoso's Journey in Major League Baseball11:32 Minoso's Legacy and Recognition14:00 Conclusion🔔 Subscribe for more baseball stories that connect stats, history, and the players who defined the game — only on BadderSports.🎙️ More from BadderSports:@swingbadderpodcast@hoopandtheharm@RoundingThirdPodcast@CampusToContracts@TheToddPod@ShortHandedPodcast⚾ Discover more at: https://www.baddersports.com

🎉THANK YOU TO MY SUBSCRIBERS on helping this channel reach 500!In this episode of Rounding Third, Peter Lemieux dives into one of baseball’s darkest ownership stories — the infamous Marge Schott era with the Cincinnati Reds. From letting her dog p00p on the field to openly racist and offensive comments, Schott became one of the most controversial and hated figures in Major League Baseball.While she gave generously to local charities and built a philanthropic legacy in Cincinnati, her behavior as a team owner was beyond problematic — from refusing to pay for celebrations to forcing players to clean up after her dog Shotzi. She disrespected staff, players, and even the legacy of Reds legends.Why did the league allow it? What finally ended her time in baseball? And how should we remember the legacy of someone so complicated — and so destructive?Tune in for a jaw-dropping tale from baseball history.🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into how money, characters, and chaos shape MLB history — only on BadderSports.🎙️ More from BadderSports:@swingbadderpodcast@hoopandtheharm@RoundingThirdPodcast@CampusToContracts@TheToddPod@ShortHandedPodcast⚾ Discover more at https://www.baddersports.com00:00 Introduction00:23 Introducing Marge Schott01:06 Marge Schott's Philanthropy02:34 Marge Schott's Ownership of the Reds04:30 Controversies and Scandals07:26 Racial and Offensive Remarks12:59 Final Years and Legacy15:16 ConclusionPeter Lemieux from Rounding Third Batter Sports shifts gears to share a more somber baseball story, exploring a darker side of the sport. This episode spotlights one of baseball's most notorious figures, a departure from the usual uplifting tales. Tune in for a shocking and thought-provoking deep dive!