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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

July 27, 1943; Boston Braves pitcher Jim Tobin earned a complete-game win against the Cincinnati Reds. In the next game, manager Casey Stengel sent him to first base to keep the bat in the lineup. Will Stengel's gamble to sacrifice defence for offence pay off? Listen to our recreation to find out.

Promotional image for the Classic Baseball radio podcast. It says "Following Jim Tobin’s complete-game victory for the Braves over the Reds, manager Casey Stengel kept his bat in the lineup and sent him to play First Base in the very next game in the series. Will Stengel’s gamble be successful?"

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

SF Giants just said goodbye to Mike Krukow from our broadcast team after 37 years, still have Duane Kuiper for the TV (and Dave Fleming) but the day we say goodbye to Jon Miller is going to be tough.

SF Giants radio PxP Jon Miller in his natural environment, overlooking a baseball diamond, shuffling a scorecard.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We're back with a radio broadcast recreation, this time from the WW2 era. It's July 29, 1943 and the #BostonBraves are visiting the #CincinnatiReds. Four-time All-Star Johnny Vander Meer is facing journeyman Manny Salvo. Tune in to our recreation of August 28 1954 at classicbaseballradio.com

A promotional postcard for Classic Baseball Radio, featuring pitcher Johnny Vander Meer. It links to a recreation of the baseball game between the Boston Braves and the Cincinnati Reds on July 29, 1943.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We've published our latest radio recreation; it's the #ChicagoWhiteSox visiting the #PhiladelphiaAthletics. The foundations of the Go-Go White Sox are present, as is the declining fortunes of the Athletics in Philly. Tune in to our recreation of August 28 1954 at classicbaseballradio.com

A promotional card for the Classic Baseball Radio podcast, White Sox at Athletics, August 28 1954. The image features pitcher Alex Kellner.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We have something closer to that in our cue cards in Scotland. Didn't specifically say "mention the team at bat," but that's getting added shortly more, thanks.

A small 3x5 inch card that reminds baseball radio announcers what facts they should be calling at certain stages of a game.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Up until August 12 1932, the Yankees had never been shut out. Now they're facing Washington's Tommy Thomas, a canny pitcher carrying an injury but well equipped to go the distance against the Murderers' Row from the Bronx. Listen to the recreated radio broadcast in full at classicbaseballradio.com

A promotional card advertising a podcast of the Aug 13 1932, baseball game between the Yankees and the Nationals.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

The last time the Yankees visited the Nationals in July 1932, Yankees catcher Bill Dickey punched out Carl Reynolds. Five weeks later, Reynolds is back, and Bill Dickey is waiting behind the plate. Tune in to our recreated radio broadcast of the game from August 13, 1932 at classicbaseballradio.com

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Our next game takes us to Washington, August 1932, and the Murderers' Row are in town. The #Nationals' Carl Reynolds is back after being punched out at the plate by Bill Dickey. The #Yankees' Bill Dickey. Tune your AM ears to our podcast or YouTube for the latest recreated radio broadcast.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The latest Classic Baseball Radio episode is the San Diego Padres at New York Mets game from May 6, 1972. On the Padres' line-up is Nate Colbert, and tonight is part of his spectacular season. This broadcast (podcast) is waiting for you at classicbaseballradio.com

A promotional postcard for the Classic Baseball Radio podcast. It says "Nate Colbert’s 1972 is the stuff of legends, with 38 home runs and 111 RBIs. He was on fire from the delayed opening day of the season. Today, he’s visiting Shea Stadium, looking to lift the Padres up from their 8-11 start."

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

The first player strike is over, and most players are rusty. Not Mets' legend Tom Seaver. He loves playing against the Padres (he struck out 10 consecutive Padres in 1972, setting a Major League record). With the Padres visiting New York, let's tune in to our recreated radio broadcast of the game.

A promotional card for the Classic Baseball Radio podcast. It says "Coming off a 20-win season in 1971, Tom Seaver is already 4-0 on a shortened season. His record against the Padres is even stronger. All he has to do is get past the 22-year-old rookie Bill Grief."

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Our next game to listen to will take you back to May 6, 1972. The player strike is over, but everyone is still a bit rusty. The Padres have made the cross-country trip to Shea, and Tom Seaver is waiting for them. Tune your AM ears to our podcast or YouTube for the latest recreated radio broadcast.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Classic Baseball Radio has been shortlisted as one of the Best Sports podcasts in Scotland. The shortlist was announced this week. We’re joined by rather a lot of football podcasts... this is Scotland after all. Leave Frank McAvennie out of it, we've got Ted Williams, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle....

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

When you're on a run to win the National League pennant, sometimes you need to make a big signing. The Cubs did that in 1945, grabbing Hank Borowy from the Yankees. In our latest AM radio recreation, Borowy is making his first start and faces Vern Kennedy of the Reds in this game from July 29 1945.

A promotional image for the Classic Baseball Radio podcast, it shows Hank Borowy, and says: "He started the season as the Yankee's ace pitcher. Then they put him on waivers. The Cubs snatched him for $100,000, and Hank Borowy is about to make his first start at Wrigley."

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

We're heading back to July 29, 1945 for our latest broadcast, as the Chicago Cubs welcome the Cincinnati Reds. Crucially, Hank Borowy, recently 'stolen' from the Yankees for $100,00, is the Cubs' starting pitcher. Tune your AM ears to our podcast or YouTube for the latest recreated radio broadcast.

A picture of Wrigley Field in Chicago from the 1940s with crowds waiting to get in, and a saloon car drives past.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Our latest takes you back to June 16, 1961, as the St Louis Cardinals visit the Pittsburgh Pirates, with four future Hall Of Fame players ready to play: Bob Gibson, Roberto Clemente, Bill Mazeroski, and Stan Musial. Tune your AM ears to our podcast or YouTube for the latest recreated radio broadcast

Forbes Field baseball stadium from the air, taken in 1963 and given a sepia tone.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Along with Rollie Fingers, Sparky Lyle defined the role of a closing pitcher. That's after many years of establishing himself in the majors. Our latest AM radio recreation of the Angels at Red Sox will see him put on the mound in the bottom of the tenth. Could this be the first win for the rookie?

Promotional card for a podcast. It says "Sparky Lyle will redefine what it means to be a closing pitcher, but today The Red Sox have put him in during a tense tenth inning. Will this be the first win for the rookie?"

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

The 2026 season is underway, yet we're heading back to 1967 for our latest classic game. The Angels are visiting the Red Sox as the city of Boston starts to believe in The Impossible Dream" Tune your AM ears to our podcast or YouTube channel for our latest recreated radio broadcast.

The press box at Boston Red Sox's Fenway Park baseball stadium

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

(How did the radio compare to the TV for scoring?) Here's one I made earlier! The highlighter really helps when I do commentary. And here's a link to our recreation of the game youtu.be/65Ob1mWl8Kk

A baseball scorecard showing an Orioles at Yankees game played on August 5 1960

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Just before Opening Day games, let's head back to Ebbets Field on June 17 1956. The Braves' new manager, Fred Haney has taken the first game of the doubleheader 5-4. Can the Dodgers punch through in game two? Tune your AM ears to our podcast or YouTube channel for this recreated radio broadcast.

Ebbets Field, 1920, home of the Brooklyn Dodgers baseball team.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

This week we're going to Washington's Griffith Stadium on May 14, 1941. The Detroit Tigers are visiting the capital as the war is impacting rosters across the league, but the national game must go on. Tune your AM radio to our podcast or YouTube channel to listen to our recreated radio broadcast.

Griffith Park baseball stadium from the air.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

You know what would be nice for the World Baseball Classic (and all baseball) is more female voices. More accessible, more welcoming, more points of view, catalysts for change. Bring it on!

12 men will concentrate on the WBC. That's sad.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

This week's game takes us back to July 1, 1955. The Chicago White Sox are almost ready to earn the name "Go-Go White Sox." Meanwhile, the Cleveland Indians have to prove the 1954 Pennant wasn't a one-off. Tune your AM radio to our podcast or YouTube channel to listen to our recreated radio broadcast

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Following the dominance of pitchers in the 1968 season, MLB has taken steps to even things out, and hurlers across the two leagues are dealing with smaller strike zones and lower mound heights. Don Sutton is one of them, as he faces Jim Maloney of the Cincinnati Reds in April 1969.

A promotional card for a baseball radio broadcast. It features LA Dodgers pitcher Don Sutton. It says "Don Sutton is in the early stages of his career that will see him become the Dodgers all time leader in wins, starts, and shutouts. But in 1969 he was one of many pitchers figuring out the new mound height and strike zone."

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

I'll offer this absolute classic from Scottish Football as the minnows take out one of the leading teams.

"Super Caley go ballistic, Celtic are atrocious" a memorable headline to a report by newspaper editor Paul Hickson

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Another week, another game to explore. Crosley Field welcomes the Los Angeles Dodgers to the home of the Cincinnati Reds. The year of the pitcher is over, tonight's pitchers (Don Sutton and Jim Maloney) are settling in with the new rules, and the first hints of the Big Red Machine are on show.

A baseball game is taking place at the Cincinnati Reds' Crosley Field in 1969.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Just add a stopwatch and a sports headset, then start your recording. Anyone want to try doing color while @ewanspence.co.uk does the play-by-play?

Classic Baseball Radio's play-by-play caller, Ewan Spence. He's on a baseball field, with a baseball cap and a radio headset.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Then we have the scorecards. These are used "as live" during the recordings. We have the line-up in advance and can note their slash lines on the day, along with notes on player temperaments and important facts. As we go through the broadcast, we fill in the scorecard to keep us on top of the game.

A baseball scorecard for the Orioles at Yankees game on August 15, 1960. This is the completed card for the Baltimore Orioles.

A baseball scorecard for the Orioles at Yankees game on August 15, 1960. This is the completed card for the New York Yankees

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Next we have the Commentators' Notes. Prepared beforehand, this has the league standings at the time of the game, scores from around the leagues, pitcher reports, field notes, trivia, previous series, and whatever we find that might be useful. Also have some tick charts for progress and editing.

A page of commentators' notes for a baseball game, with game stats, league standings, scores, pitcher reports, and trivia for the broadcast.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

First up, we have a copy of the play-by-play (big thanks to @baseball-reference.com and #retrosheets as always). Not everything is recorded in these older games, so we use our own procedural generation engine to fill in the gaps.

A spreadsheet of play-by-play calls of a baseball game.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Join us this week as we recreate the #Orioles visit to the #Yankees on August 15 1960, in a near-three-way tie at the top of the AL. Enjoy the full game listening experience of baseball on AM Radio on Spotify, open.spotify.com/episode/5Uq3..., or follow the podcast, podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r

A quote card promoting a historical baseball broadcast. It says "Casey Stengel’s Yankees dominated the fifties, but 1959 saw the Bronx Bombers finish 15 games back. With six weeks to go in the 1960 season, the Yankees are just half a game behind tonight’s rivals, the Baltimore Orioles."

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Time to refresh your feeds, we have a new radio broadcast recreated and ready for your ears. Check out YouTube, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app, and you'll find the Orioles at Yankees, from August 15 1960. Knuckleballs! Home Runs!! The White Sox half a game ahead!!! podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r

Podcast episode artwork for a radio recreation of a game between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees, on August 15, 1960.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Join @ewanspence.co.uk and @lizzierie.bsky.social in the Classic Baseball Radio Clubhouse, our home for bonus episodes and interviews. We're talking about baseball scorecards, how they can help you learn, and then unlock a deeper understanding of our game. Listen to the pod podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r

A podcast promotional card with a quote from Liz Thompson. It says "Keeping score is something that can help you really appreciate baseball. It slows down the game in an age where everything has to be faster."

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

This week's podcast episode is our first Clubhouse 'Bonus', as @ewanspence.co.uk and @lizzierie.bsky.social talk about the beauty and history of the baseball scorecard. You can find links to the podcast in your favourite app at podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r

Podcast promotional quote card. On it, Liz Thompson is saying "Scoring is so integral beyond the records. The Orioles scorecard used to write "warning, keeping score is habit forming."

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Something a little different this week, as we host our first "Clubhouse" podcast episode. It's a chance to step back from the hectic games and take some time to talk about the history of baseball. We're joined by @lizzierie.bsky.social to talk about the history of scorecards.

A promotional image for the Classic Baseball radio podcast. It shows Liz Thompson of Diamond Scorecard Design, and notes this is a bonus episode of the podcast.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

The Phillies are trying to hold on to their lead in the 1950's NL Pennant Race; the experienced Giants are out of contention, but manager Leo Durocher wants to make a point against the Whiz Kids by fielding the strongest team possible. Listen to our recreated radio broadcast of the full game...

A podcast promotional card that reads, "Finally settling into a starting role, New York Giants pitcher Sheldon 'Available' Jones is looking to complete a sweep against the Phillies Whiz kids in the dying days of 1950."

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

This last week, we've been looking at our recreated Astros at Padres #baseball game from June 19 1973. Before we head to the next game on Monday (we're going to 1950), a behind-the-scenes look at our Scorecards and Commentator's notes we use when 'watching' the game to be broadcast. #mlb #history

Two corecards and commentators' notes for a baseball game... it is the Houston Astros visiting the San Diego Padres, which took place on June 19, 1973.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Listen to Classic Baseball Radio this weekend. We go back to 1973 with Cezar Cedeño, Cito Gaston, Jerry Reuss and Dave Winfield all on the line-up card as #Astros visit #Padres. Step back in time with all the AM radio pops, whistles and interference joining the #baseball (via podcast and YouTube).

Promotional card for the Classic Baseball radio podcast, featuring Cezar Cedeno and his 50-20 season of 1972.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

This week's recreated baseball game is #Astros at #Padres from 1973, featuring HoF Dave Winfield in his first pro game. Join @ewanspence.co.uk to enjoy the listening experience of baseball on AM Radio; on Spotify, open.spotify.com/episode/5Uq3..., or follow the podcast, podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r

Promotional quote card for the Classic Baseball Radio podcast. it says "Drafted as the fourth overall pick, the San Diego Padres immediately promoted Dave Winfield directly into the Majors. As the Padres try to recover from nine losses in a row, Winfield is ready to take his first at-bat."

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Coming up this week on Classic Baseball Radio, it's the legendary Dave Winfield. We've recreated a radio broadcast from June 19, 1973. The San Diego Padres welcome the Houston Astros, and Dave Winfield makes his MLB debut on a muggy Tuesday afternoon. Podcast and YouTube go live on Monday morning!

San Diego Padres baseball player Dave Winfield, dressed in the PAdres yellow and brown uniform.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Everybody starts somewhere. For Hall of Fame right fielder Enos Slaughter, that would be with the Cardinals on Opening Day 1938. Five days later, he faced Cardinals legend Dizzy Dean, recently signed by the Cubs. Listen to our recreated radio broadcast of the game at open.spotify.com/episode/6viZ...

Promotional quote card for "Classic Baseball Radio", it reads "in the future, Enos Slaughter has four World Series rings, ten all-star appearances, and a place in the hall of fame. But in 1938 he is a rookie, batting 0-2 against Dizzy Dean, and all he wants is to get on base.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

It's Ted time! Just before Christmas, we posted a newly recreated baseball radio broadcast from 1953 of #Tigers at #RedSox, as if your Scottish commentator was in the Fenway press box. You can listen as if you were listening live, on Spotify, YouTube, or our podcast open.spotify.com/episode/1r1O...

"Sharing" image for a recreated baseball game broadcast of the Detroit Tigers at Boston Red Sox on Sept 17 1953. It reads "The Red Sox are 36-37 at Fenway with three games to go in he season. Ted Williams is rested and coming in on .407 for his shortened 1953 season. Can he help Fenway dodge a losing record?"

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

And you'll get full games with classic moments through the year, such as this Roger Maris home run from 1963. Promise!

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Our Spotify followers are 1,581 (and our new YouTube is... 10). Would love to get over the 1,600 mark (and maybe 25?) on both channels before the new year. If you're looking for recreated historical baseball games on the radio in 2026, consider giving us a follow? open.spotify.com/show/7seplea...

Podcast artwork showing an old baseball diamond and stadium, the show title of Classic Baseball Radio, and a subheading of recreation.

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Fancy some Tigers at Red Sox while wrapping the presents? Using contemporary reporting and historical records, we have recreated the radio broadcast of this game. You can listen as if you were listening live in 1953. Find this game on Spotify or on our podcast. open.spotify.com/episode/1r1O...

Podcast promo card. The quote reads "The Red Sox traded Walt Dropo to the Detroit Tigers in 1952... where he promptly tied the MLB record for 12 consecutive hits. Now he's facing his old clue as the try to avoid a losing record at Feway [Park in Boston]."

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Classic Baseball Radio @classicbaseball.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Name a random #Pittsburgh #Pirates reliever. Glen Spencer (Can you tell I've just done some research on the Pirates in 1930?).

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