Two Strike Noise - A Baseball History Podcast
Episodes
Episode 315 - Tales from the Dugout, New Rules, Missing Coaches and Speedruns
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Mark open discussing Hideki Matsui’s scheduled lecture at the Japan Society of Fertilization and Implantation and how he became an ‘exper...
Episode 314 - Ken Williams - The Deaball Slugger Nobody Noticed
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Mark open this week’s episode with some unique baseball history notes, including Andre Dawson’s Hall of Fame plaque, Ramon Laureano’s s...
Episode 313 - Clowning Around
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Mark open with BP updates including Ben Davis cutting his kneecap to the bone with a chainsaw and Matt Waldron being hospitalized after hemor...
Episode 312 - Jackie Jensen, The 'Golden Boy' to the 'Grounded Boy'
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Mark open the episode by diving into some Pacific Northwest baseball deep-cuts, starting with the 14-year career of Darnell Coles and the sea...
Episode 311 - Mickey Lolich, Why the Detroit Tigers Replaced a 31-Game Winner with a "Mailman" in the World Series
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Mark open the episode with early-season baseball energy (NCAA baseball starting, spring training nearing, and WBC chatter) before noting the ...
Episode 310 - Everybody Loves Addy (Joss)
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark explore the career of one of the most efficient pitchers in baseball history: Addie Joss. Known for...
Episode 309 - Billy Hamilton was Ty Cobb Before Lou Brock Was Rickey
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dust off your spurs and grab your table-leg bats! In this episode, Jeff and Mark bridge the gap between the Old West and the diamond. We discuss why W...
Episode 308 - Tales from the Dugout v_2026
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark celebrate being "back from the dead" after the holiday break with a look at the chaotic start to 20...
Episode 307 - Ross Grimsley: Baseball’s Dirtiest Hair, Slowest Pitch, and Strangest 20 Game Winner
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark dig into one of the strangest success stories of the 1970s: Ross “Scuz” Grimsley, the pitcher w...
Episode 306 - Sig Jackuki, The Accidental Ace Who Saved the Saddest Franchise
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark bring listeners the extraordinary story of Sig Jakucki, a talented yet troubled pitcher whose caree...
Episode 305 - Before Valenzuela, How Mel Almada Broke MLB’s Barrier
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, hosts Jeff and Mark start with humorous-ish banter and discuss various baseball history topics including a deep d...
Episode 304 - Ted Kluszewski, Chuck Klein & Captain Kirk Walk Into a Bar
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark recount various intriguing baseball history stories. They discuss the recently concluded World Seri...
Episode 303 - Frank Pastore & John Beradino, They Left Baseball — And Got Famous Anyway
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark dive into a variety of engaging topics. They kick off by discussing baseball players who stand out ...
Episode 302 - Mysterious Walker, Baseball's Mystery Man
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Halloween, Two Strike Noise digs into the eerie side of America’s pastime — haunted ballparks, ghostly players, and one pitcher who went by s...
Episode 301 - Ryan Fagan: What Hall of Fame Voters Don’t Say Out Loud
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark cover the weird, the wonderful, and the downright unpredictable in baseball. Jeff pitches a Mariner...
Episode 300 - The Baseball Podcast About Nothing, But Also, the Seinfeld Episode
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone 300th episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark are joined by Ryan Fagan, longtime Sporting News writer, Hall of Fame voter, and no...
Episode 299 – Spahn vs. Marichal: Endurance, Willpower, and Willie
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark discuss a historic baseball matchup between Juan Marichal and Warren Spahn, known as the greatest g...
Episode 298 - Bo Belinsky, Pitcher, Playboy
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark kick off the show by discussing the sporadic schedule of their monthly baseball history podcast due...
Episode 296 - The Iron Man of the Mound: Mike Marshall’s 1974 Season
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark open in the Jesus Montero Studio, where an ice cream sandwich has never been more dangerous. From t...
Episode 296 - The Babe You Forgot, Babe Phelps
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark cover some fresh headlines around the game — including Mariano Rivera going down at Yankees Old-T...
Episode 294 - Why The Naked Gun’s Baseball Scene Is a Hall of Fame Comedy Moment
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark discuss Shin-Soo Choo stepping in as director of Baseball Queen, a new reality series where former ...
Episode 294 - Denny McLain, A Jerk with a Fastball
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark discuss Mark’s recent experiences at Cooperstown's Hall of Fame induction, including interactions...
Episode 293 - Cobb and Ruth's Golf Adventure
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark (providing in-depth and pointedly observant pre-recorded comments from Cooperstown during Ichiro's ...
Episode 292 - 1985 World Series, Glenn Frey versus Prince
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, hosts Jeff and Mark discuss a range of baseball history topics, starting with a critique of Justin Verlander's re...
Episode 291 - Billy, The Mick and Whitey Go To The Copa
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark recount the infamous Brooklyn Yankees brawl at the Copa Cabana in 1957, involving Billy Martin, Mic...
Episode 290 - Dave Orr, Gentleman of Leisure & Baseball
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark discuss fond memories of Tom Wilhelmson, before sharing a recap of Jeff’s Louisville Slugger visi...
Episode 289 - Jefferson Burdick -The Cardfather
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark welcome listeners to another engaging dive into baseball history from the historic Eric Bedard stud...
Episode 288 - I Wanna Rock, Not Tim Raines Related
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark discuss the impact of baseball in music videos, particularly MC Hammer's 'Too Legit to Quit,' featu...
Episode 287 - Turkey Mike Donlin
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark discuss Major League Baseball's lifting of lifetime bans on players like Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe...
Episode 286 - Baseball’s Boxscore Ghosts
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark catch up on some of the latest baseball history news, including Randy Bass receiving Japan's nation...
Episode 285 - The 1942 World Series Without A Home
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark kick off with a discussion on the passing of a significant figure in Italy and explore fascinating ...
Episode 284 - Gaylord Perry and the Art of the Spitball
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark cover a range of baseball history topics, including a legendary doubleheader between Lehman College...
Episode 283 - MLB’s Historical Opening Week
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark cover the action-packed first week of the baseball season. Highlights include PED suspensions, mass...
Episode 282 - New Orleans Pinchbacks & Secret Nine
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark delve into various aspects of baseball history, including the excitement around the start of the ba...
Episode 281 - The Dark Prince of Baseball: Hal Chase's Legacy
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark discuss Hal Chase, a notorious figure in early baseball history known for his exceptional ...
Episode 280 - BaseBall Best Friends Forever: Germany Schaefer and Charlie O'Leary
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Two Strike Noise,' hosts Jeff and Mark delve into various baseball history topics. They kick off with discussions on the Yankees' ...
Episode 279 - Old Tyme Spring Training Stories and Myths
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark discuss the thrill of spring training games and the metaphorical return of baseball season, with so...
Episode 278 - The Salt Lake Trappers Go Streaking
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise hosts Jeff and Mark celebrate their 278th show, discussing the 1987 Salt Lake Trappers, holders of the longest win...
Episode 277 - The Almost Best Last Seasons in Baseball History
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jeff and Mark on Two Strike Noise as they discuss some unusual and fascinating baseball moments, including a mercy rule no-hitter in the Caribbea...
Episode 276 - Baseball Adult Contemporary Era Hits
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this can’t miss episode of To Strike Noise, hosts Jeff and Mark dive into the latest Hall of Fame inductees, discussing the quirks of players lik...
Episode 275 - More Cheaters In Baseball
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark delve into various baseball history topics, starting with the story of Cal Ripken Jr.'s minor leagu...
Episode 274 - Bob Geren, Let's Play The Family Feud
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark returns from a busy holiday season and then he and Jeff kick off the new year by reflecting on the recent passing of baseball le...
Episode 273 - Babe Herman But Not THAT Babe Herman
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this gripping episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark (back from vaca) dive into the quirky career of Babe Herman, filled with curious fielding ...
Episode 272 - The 1987 MLB Season Was Off the Wall Bonkers
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff is joined by special guest David McEllis from the 1988 Topps podcast. With co-host Mark on a rehab assignmen...
Episode 271 - Brewers Fever Is A Preventable Condition
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Mark dive into another episode of Two Strike Noise, the baseball history podcast once described as being “absolutely a baseball history pod...
Episode 270 - Gus Weyhing Hit Batters and Pigeons In Bunches
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Two Strike Noise,' Jeff and Mark discuss former Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey and his failed political run, as well as his ce...
Episode 269 - We Call Our Own Games Too
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark, dive back into various baseball history topics. They discuss a wide range of subjects, including t...
Episode 268 - Muppets to Mascots: A Phantastic Journey
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of 'Two Strike Noise', hosts Jeff and Mark dive into the latest baseball history including synchronized World Series walkoffs, ...
Episode 267 - August In October
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jeff and Mark in this episode of Two Strike Noise as they prepare for the excitement of the World Series, find out a disgraced former MLB pitcher...
Episode 266 - El Tiante
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 cri...
Episode 265 - Friend of the Show, Commissioner Rob Manfred
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, hosts Jeff and Mark delve into the most important baseball topics from the past week, including memorable histori...
Episode 264 - Long Live the Oakland Athletics
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jef...
Episode 263 - The Pine Tar Game Before The Pine Tar Game
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 262 - September Call Up Bingo
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 261 - Stan Musial Is Not Afraid of the Dark
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 260 - Slump Busters, Do They Really Work?
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, t...
Episode 259 - The Worst Teammates in Baseball History
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 fr...
Episode 258 - Two Baseball Truths and One Bold Faced Baseball Lie
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark explore current events in baseball, including the Mariners' recent challenges, the anticipation for...
Episode 257 - Old Tyme Baseball Stories That Are Totally True
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Episode 256 - Since Last We Spoke
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 255 - Revisiting The Gladiator, Pete Browning
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Episode 254 - Honoring Willie Mays and His Legacy
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Two Strike Noise,' Jeff and Mark discuss All Star droughts, Iron Man (baseball and otherwise), newly discovered baseball songs fro...
Episode 253 - Rickwood Field
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Dr...
Episode 252 - Bob Thurman, Negro League Star, Is In How Many Hall of Fames?
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 215 - MLB’s Latest Numbers Game
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 enliste...
Episode 250 - They Still Let Us Make These?
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 249 - Tales From the Dugout v38
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 248 - The Animal, Brad Lesley
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ref...
Episode 247 - It’s 420 Somewhere
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 deb...
Episode 246 - The Wrestling Episode w/Brad Balukjian
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Episode 245 - Tales from the Dugout v37
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 244 - Parisian Bob Caruthers
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Episode 243 - George Burns, but Not That George Burns
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Still spring training but we’re in mid season form. This week we tackle the hard hitting topics in baseball like reviewing Lance Parrish’ appearan...
Episode 242 - Hack Wilson Hits Everything Hard
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Episode 241 - Reds Hot Baby!
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 fan...
Episode 240 - Spring Training for Content
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 tra...
Episode 239 - The Larry Bird Baseball Spectacular
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 so...
Episode 238 - That’s Baseball Baby
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 invo...
Episode 237 - Larry Doby Homers and Hugs
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Episode 236 - The Matt Holiday Special
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Episode 235 - Leron and Leon Go to Japan
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 234 - Big-ish Ed Walsh
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 233 - Our Hall of Fame Ballots Are In
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 232 - Tales From the Dugout v36
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 231 - Was Roberto Clemente Taken?
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 230 - Did Ty Cobb Really Kill A Man
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Episode 229 - Quiz From the Dugout
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Episode 228 - Oh Captain My Yankee Captain
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Episode 227 - Jim Bunning, Pitcher & Politician
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 226 - Hit the Next Guy
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 225 - Steve Bilko, the Hollywood Hulk
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 224 - Rickey Hill & Jeff Cellentano from the Motion Picture The Hill
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Episode 223 - Tales From the Dugout v35
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Litt...
Episode 222 - Benzine Ball
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 221 - Lucius Luke Easter Was A Beast
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
Episode 220 - Dick Higham, I Hardly Knew Him
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 J...
Episode 219 - Hey Now, You’re an All Star Episode
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 famil...
Episode 218 - The Trades that Almost Were
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 217 - Tales from the Dugout v34
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bill...
Episode 216 - Frank Howard, the Capitol Punisher
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are looking good this week as we review the new Gucci MLB collection. High fashion meets high and tight pitches and if you’ve got a couple of tho...