Two Strike Noise - A Baseball History Podcast

Episode 33 - Strange Injuries & Silver Bullets

Drones, ice packs and tanning beds. Pretty innocuous objects to most, but not to baseball players! Baseball has to have the strangest injuries of any sport. This week we dive into some of the strangest that have kept players on the DL. We also talk about the Colorado Silver Bullet. This all women’s barnstorming team took the country by storm during the early 90’s doing baseball things. So much so they even had a bench clearing brawl! We’ve got the blow by blow details. Plus, wax pack heroes returns!
Jeff Francoeur prank video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2llUpTmIkdc&feature=youtu.be
No Crying In Baseball podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601
Diamonds & Roses podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diamonds-and-roses-podcast/id1435032487
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/

Episode 32 - AL-NL East Coaches

It's the penultimate episode of our look at current MLB coaches and their playing careers. This week it's the AL & NL East's turn. Will the Yankees and Red Sox dominate like they do everything else? We also look at the tragic history of players in the MLB named Aurelio as well as why one of them has a famous 1969 Topps card. Also, our best crop of debuts, maybe ever. Finally, we revisit Second Best with a new topic, baseball pranks. 
Aurelio Rodriguez - http://stuffnobodycaresabout.com/2014/10/06/baseball-card-error-aurelio-rodriguez-the-bat-boy/
Tim Wallach baseball cards, like all of them. Ever. - https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2014/2/6/5383616/the-tim-wallach-market
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/
 
 

Episode 31 - AL-NL Central Coaches

Week 2 of the critically acclaimed “Before They were Coaches” series. This week we take a look at the career stats of the managers and coaches of the AL& NL Central teams. Who had the most success on the field before hanging them up? Did that success follow them to the dugout? Did somebody ask about triple plays? Irrelevant, we have more triple play factoids than Brett Gardner has temper tantrums. And we set the way back machine to 1992 for this week’s Wax Pack Heroes.
SABR - Triple Play Database - https://sabr.org/tripleplays
MAC Football schedules - https://fbschedules.com/mac-football-schedule/
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/
 
 

Episode 30 - AL-NL Coaches Playing Stats

Before they were setting lineups and challenging plays from the dugout, managers and coaches (almost) all played the game. This week we take a look at the career stats of the managers and coaches of the AL& NL west teams. Who had success on the field before hanging them up? Did that success follow them to the dugout? Also, what former major leaguers relished in shaving Mark’s head after a bet? And Player’s Weekend? Can we not do it in uniforms that everybody hates next time? Plus a game changer in this week’s Wax Pack Heroes.
We been 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/
 

Episode 29 - Changing the Rules

Would you rather see a game at the Field of Dreams or the Polo Grounds? Who do you want calling that game? Vin Sculley or Bill Walton (we thought it was weird too but that White Sox-Angels game was really fun)? What level of rock star do you have to be to leave a game, do a show, then go back to your seat to catch the end of a 14 inning game? And can either of us pronounce the name of said rock star’s band? Also, changing the rules of baseball is a tedious process with hits and misses. We discuss whether the latest proposals being tested in the minors will ever see the light of day in the majors after Mark witnesses some in person. Plus more Wax Pack Heroes.
 
We've been pulling ALOT of commons lately in Wax Pack Heroes. If you got those Tom Foley Expo 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/

Episode 28 - Curt Flood

What 3 time All Star was once traded for 500 Teddy Ruxpins? What former Athletics and Reds pitcher game Mark his TV when he was called up to the big leagues? If you round up all the major league baseball players, ever, what percentage of Dodger Stadium would they fill up? Impress your friends with these topics that only we are brave enough to talk about. Also, Curt Flood. Every player to ever put on a Major League uniform owes him a great debt. He gave up his own career to help those who came after him, forcing the MLB to give up its Reserve Clause and grant p[layers free agency. Plus more Wax Pack Heroes.
 
 

Episode 27 - Billy Martin (Manager)

Billy Martin loved being a Yankee so much, that despite being fired 4 previous times, he still went back for a fifth time! The yelling, the bar room brawls and the dirt kicking were all part of the package. But Billy Martin got results. They might not have lasted long, but atleast you knew what you were getting when you hired the fiery Martin. More Wax Pack Heroes. We can’t possibly pull two worse packs than last week, right?
Martin Ejected from the World Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4v2qon-V8w
Martin kicking & throwing dirt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkPUCn5ulf8
Miller lite ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOVHc4hcCX4
 
 

Episode 26 - Position Changes & Bob Uecker

Position players pitching is becoming more and more common, But what about permanently? This week we look at players who have successfully switched positions. Plus, Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker. What he lacked on the diamond he has more than made up for on the small and big screen. The colorful and amusing career of Wisconsin’s favorite son. Can we top last week’s Wax Pack Heroes where we raked in well over $3?!?
First Tonight Show appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JXq_tF4skE
Miller Lite, Front Row - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPh4iF76LbU
Major League, Harry Doyle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_wc9JvTXGc
Hall of Fame Induction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7dG5HCKeWA
More Miller Lite:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUPeO0MbBgc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLcU2tQNftA
More Carson:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMkG69bD2iQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8DYdu4OveA
 

Episode 25 - Hall of Fame Past & Future

This week we track the history of the Hall of Fame from a single room to the expansive showroom it is today. This year boasted the first unanimous selection, ever. 83 years and countless immortals but the BWAAA finally broke the seal. Plus, we look forward to next year and beyond. Who will get in and will there be another unanimous selection? Plus our most successful Wax Pack Heroes ever!

Episode 24 - Tales from the Dugout v5

Tales from the Dugout returns! Short stories about the awesomeness that was Tony Gwynn. A 9-inning major league game in 31 minutes? But how you say, we tell you! Plus a minor leaguer smokes Griffey, Jr. And A-Rod in a HR contest and Yogi Berra. If we need to say more than Yogi Berra you must not know who Yogi Berra is, so listen and find out. Plus more Wax Pack Heroes!
Arias HR Derby - https://www.kiro7.com/news/exclusive-video-alex-rodriguez-ken-griffey-jr-and-_nzhnj/246553570