The championship game! A pair of 1-seed lock horns at Shea with a matchup of Darling vs Morris; the Commissioners Trophy on the line. Kirk Gibson talks about what made the visiting ’84 Tigers such a powerhouse; and Josh recaps the season as part of the pre-game show. It all comes down to one.. final… swing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 5-seed Marlins are still alive but need to find a way past Doc Gooden at Shea Stadium. Howard Johnson checks in with his memories of the World Series-winning Mets as he, Straw, Kid, and Mex take their hacks vs Kevin Brown. Reminisce, remember and join our growing community by downloading, subscribing and checking out the web site, TheThrowbackLeague.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A slugfest at the corner of Michigan & Trumbull decides who moves on in this Final Four matchup. Jack Morris takes you inside the ’84 Tigers who try an fend off Big Papi, Manny Ramirez and the ’04 Red Sox. Feel free to be following along and checking box scores and brackets at the league website, TheThrowbackLeague.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The last game of the Elite 8 comes down to a battle on 33rd Street in Baltimore; the 5th-seeded Marlins trying to take down the 3-seed, the ’83 O’s. Ken Singleton talks up his ballclub and Josh takes you towards the Final 4. Reminisce, remember and join our growing community by downloading, subscribing and checking out the web site, TheThrowbackLeague.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The party-crashing Indians have Dennis Martinez on the mound against Dan Petry and the Motor City Kitties. Bob Costas shares his thoughts on the Clevelanders and Indians’ pitcher Orel Hershiser looks into the opposite dugout to talk about ex-teammate Kirk Gibson. Feel free to be following along and checking box scores and brackets at the league website, TheThrowbackLeague.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s a 3-seed vs a 1-seed at Shea in the Throwback League’s Quarterfinals. Bob Costas recalls why the Ozzie Guillen-led White Sox were such a complete team; Keith Hernandez has his memories of that year’s World Series team from Queens. Reminisce, remember and join our growing community by downloading, subscribing and checking out the web site, TheThrowbackLeague.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Big Papi faces his former team at the Metrodome as Elite Eight action begins in the Throwback League. Jon Miller handles the pre-game show; Dan Gladden reminisces about Tom Kelly’s World Series champs. Feel free to be following along and checking box scores and brackets at the league website, TheThrowbackLeague.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The last game of the Sweet 16 finds the Bash Brothers up against Bobby Bo. The 5th seeded Marlins of Jim Leyland host the 9th seeded Tony LaRussa-led A’s. Oakland closer Dennis Eckerlsey shares his memories Bob Costas has the pre-game show. Reminisce, remember and join our growing community by downloading, subscribing and checking out the web site, TheThrowbackLeague.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s finally happened; the bracket supplies the gift of the same franchise having two teams in one game. Scott McGregor and Dennis Martinez face off at Memorial Stadium to see which version of Orioles Magic will prevail. Steve Stone and Jim Palmer both weigh on and former Orioles Voice Jon Miller has the preview. Feel free to be following along and checking box scores and brackets at the league website, TheThrowbackLeague.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The San Diegans get another shot at Tiger Stadium, 14 years after it ended poorly for them. Tony Gwynn is still on the Padres, facing off against Dan Petry… the Tigers have plenty of power, from Kirk Gibson to Lance Parrish to the double play tandem of Trammell and Whitaker. Reminisce, remember and join our growing community by downloading, subscribing and checking out the web site, TheThrowbackLeague.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some great names at the plate in this one, from George Brett to Eddie Murray; from Steve “By Bye” Balboni to Manny Ramirez and Albert Belle. Orel Hershiser and Indians GM Jon Hart both have perspective from the Cleveland side as the two teams slug it out at Royals Stadium. Feel free to be following along and checking box scores and brackets at the league website, TheThrowbackLeague.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Doc Gooden vs Bert Blyleven from Shea Stadium; Met-killer Willie Stargell loads up the home run bat, but so does Daryl Strawberry for the home team. Jon Miller previews, Ron Darling reminisces and Lenny Dysktra chews tobacco in the box. Reminisce, remember and join our growing community by downloading, subscribing and checking out the web site, TheThrowbackLeague.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The South Siders take on Schmidt, Rose and the 1980 Phillies with Steve Carlton matched up against Freddy Garcia on the mound. Jon Miller sets the stage with his take on the Phillies; AJ Pierzynski explains why the ’05 Sox went all the way. . Feel free to be following along and checking box scores and brackets at the league website, TheThrowbackLeague.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hear from Tony LaRussa as his underdog Albert Pujols-led Cardinals head to the Metrdome to take on Tom Kelly’s Twins in a sweet 16 battle. Reminisce, remember and join our growing community by downloading, subscribing and checking out the web site, TheThrowbackLeague.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to the Sweet 16! Ken Holtzman is on the mound at Fenway as the Red Sox counter with Bronson Arroyo. Reggie Jackson vs Manny Ramirez and Big Papi in a broadcast that features Hall of Fame announcer Jon Miller with a pre-game preview. Reminisce, remember and join our growing community by downloading, subscribing and checking out the web site, TheThrowbackLeague.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rookie of the Year Pat Zachry is on the mound in support of the Big Red Machine as they host the powerful Orioles led by Steve Stone on the mound and Eddie Murray at the plate. Ken Singleton recalls just missing the ’79 MVP award and Stone has plenty to say about his Earl Weaver-led ballclub. Lots of white hair in the dugouts: Earl vs Sparky in a 2-seed vs a 7-seed matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Palmer not only takes the mound for the Birds, but has plenty to say about how and why he never allowed a grand slam in the majors. Ken Singleton is interviewed as well, as the O’s take on John Kruk, Dutch Daulton, Lenny Dykstra and those hard-nosed Phillies from down I-95. Reminisce, remember and join our growing community by downloading, subscribing and checking out the web site, TheThrowbackLeague.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 1-seed from this corner of the bracket has all it can handle: The ’98 Yankees host the Bash Brothers A’s of ’88. Yankee reliever Jeff Nelson talks about that memorable season in the Bronx while Hall of Famer Jon Miller supplies the pre-game commentary. Feel free to be following along and checking box scores and brackets at the league website, TheThrowbackLeague.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The powerhouse Yankees host the ’97 World Series champions. Florida GM Dave Dombrowski talks about the making of his team; Hall of Famer Jon Miller waxces poetic about the greatness of Yankee Stadium. Reminisce, remember and join our growing community by downloading, subscribing and checking out the web site, TheThrowbackLeague.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The upstart 12-seed Pads led by Tony Gwynn go North of the Border to take on the powerful ’93 Jays, back-to-back- World Series winners. Dave Winfield is interiewed and Hall of Famer Jon Miller adds commentary. Reminisce, remember and join our growing community by downloading, subscribing and checking out the web site, TheThrowbackLeague.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From the Corner of Michigan and Trumbull, Kirk Gibson, Lance Parrish and the “Bless You Boys” Tigers take their cuts against Al Downing. MSU greats Steve Garvey and Mike Marshall return to Michigan trying to get this 9-seed past the 1-seed Detroiters. Hall of Famer Jon Miller helps recall the greatness of the Motor City Kitties as part of the pre-game show; Gibson has great insight on manager Sparky Anderson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Manny Ramirez, Jim Thome and Eddie Murray slug it out against Canseco, McGwire and the ’89 World Series champion A’s. Dave Stewart is on the hill representing for Tony LaRussa’s champions; former Indians’ GM John Hart explains why his ’95 team should have won it all as well. Reminisce, remember and join our growing community by downloading, subscribing and checking out the web site, TheThrowbackLeague.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tough to top this pitching matchup of Carlton vs Guidry; and the parade of perennial allstars at the plate, from Reggie Jackson and Thurman Munson to Pete Rose and Mike Schmidt. Jon Miller has pre-game commentary and the NY Times’ Tyler Kepner weighs in on his native Philadelphians. Feel free to be following along and checking box scores and brackets at the league website, TheThrowbackLeague.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Buehrle tries to get Ozzie Guillen’s 3-seed Pale Hose past Whitey Herzog and the Runnin’ Redbirds featuring Vince Coleman and Willie McGee. A night game on the South Side with Joe Buck recalling his coming of age season in St Louis; pre-game commentary from Hall of Famer Jon Miller. Reminisce, remember and join our growing community by downloading, subscribing and checking out the web site, TheThrowbackLeague.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Davey Johnson’s juggernaut Mets host tony LaRussa’s powerful A’s with Ron Darling not only pitching for the Mets, but sharing his memories of that magical season. Canseco and McGwire load up at Shea vs Strawberry, Hernandez, Ray Knight and the rest. Jon Miller provides the pre-game commentary and Josh does a deep dive on those Mets’ “Wild Boys,” from Dykstra on down. Make sure you’re following along and checking box scores and brackets at the league website, TheThrowbackLeague.com… and feel free...
Come inside the Metrodome for a 5-seed at a 4-seed matchup; Curt Schilling and Scott Erickson face off in a battle of teams that won seven-game World Series by running the table at home. Kirby Puckett and Kent Hrbek lock horns with Luis Gonzalez and Matt Williams, with Mark Grace providing his memories of the ’01 Snakes and Bob Costas on board for the pre-game analysis. Make sure you’re following along and checking box scores and brackets at the league website, TheThrowbackLeague.com… and feel f...
Albert Pujols leads the upstart Cards into Riverfront Stadium for a 9-seed vs 1-seed battle. The Big Red Machine is loaded with Rose, Perez, Morgan, etc… but does Clay Kirby have enough to slow down Tony LaRussa’s underdogs? Reds’ backup infielder Doug Flynn provides his own memories from that ’75 championship season in Cincy, while Jon Miller walks us down memory lane in the pre-game show. Make sure you’re following along and checking box scores and brackets at the league website, TheThrowbackL...
The Team Of Idiots takes on Garvey-Lopes-Russell-and-Cey at Fenway Park. Pedro Martinez and Don Sutton are head to head; plenty of fun Manny Ramirez stories at no extra charge. Hall of Fame broadcaster Jon Miller has the preview, and as always, Josh has the play-by-play call. Make sure you’re following along and checking box scores and brackets at the league website, TheThrowbackLeague.com… and feel free to subscribe and review while you’re here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Reggie Jackson vs Reggie Jackson! It’s a battle of two teams who each made it to three straight World Series. Vida Blue and Ed Figueroa duel on the mound; Billy Martin manages against the team he’ll end up managing himself someday. Plenty of fireworks and plenty of great memories at Yankee Stadium with Thurman Munson behind the plate, Graig Nettles at third and Eddie Layton on the organ. Make sure you’re following along and checking box scores and brackets at the league website, TheThrowbackLeag...
Lefties Mike Flanagan and Jerry Ruess are head-to-head at Dodger Stadium. Tommy Lasorda’s Blue Crew is the 7-seed taking on a ’79 Baltimore team that nearly won it all. The Orioles have Bumbry, Singleton, Eddie Murray and more loaded up and ready; the winner of this one gets the 1976 Big Red Machine down the road. Commentary tracks from Steve Stone and Hall of Fame announcer Jon Miller are part of the pod; Make sure you’re following along and checking box scores and brackets at the league websit...
