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Episode 309 is a rare triple play as New York Times bestselling author, Jane Leavy discusses her newest tome, Make Me Commissioner, Brian and Larry Paris of Smokin' Bliss BBQ are joined by guest co-host, Doug Scheiding to discuss barbecue, and Gary Mack of Mets...

Jane Leavy wants chaos back in baseball. Less optimization, more unveiling a hidden pitch the third time through the order. "Baseball used to tell great stories about guys who figured out how to get someone out the third time around," Leavy noted. "Kept a pitch in a...

We're so excited to have had the chance to talk with former Washington Post baseball writer and best-selling author Jane Leavy join the podcast.  Her new book "Make Me Commissioner - I Know What's Wrong with Baseball and How to Fix It" is fascinating and yet a...

Jane Leavy is quite the decorated author and journalist and we were so happy to have her join our show. Her new book, "Make Me Commissioner: I Know What's Wrong with Baseball and How to Fix It," is an ode to the sport she loves the absolute most. Don't be fooled, it...

Jane Leavy knows baseball. And she really loves baseball. She’s a former sportswriter and author of best-sellers about Sandy Koufax and Mickey Mantle. Her new book is Make Me Commissioner: I Know What’s Wrong with Baseball and How to Fix it. The book is a skillful mix...

A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz and Scott Braun welcome Jane Leavy as shepreviews her new book “Make Me Commissioner: I Know What's Wrong with Baseball and How to Fix It” - out now!

"The human mind has a relentless desire to put itself out of business." Our new favorite guest Jane Leavy joins the show to tell us why she should be the commissioner of Major League Baseball. By the end of the interview, we realize she should replace Jeremy entirely...

In 2019, author JANE LEAVY sat down at breakfast with baseball greats JOE TORRE and SANDY KOUFAX prior to MARIANO RIVERA’s Baseball HOF induction ceremony in Cooperstown, NY. During their conversation, Torre (an ex-catcher and...

Jane Leavy did not talk to Rob Manfred for her new book “Make Me Commissioner: I Know What’s Wrong With Baseball and How To Fix It,” even though it is a bid to replace the commissioner of Major League Baseball when Manfred steps down in — what he has...

Scott Simon’s Open Book: Jane Leavy on MAKE ME COMMISSIONER - How she would change baseball https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qrtf5_7P-PE