1988 Topps

Welcome to Season 5! This Twin Cities slugger had one famous World Series grand slam and one infamous World Series body slam. BecketteBayJoel RippelMercedes BenzWS Grand SlamRon GantBobbleheadBest OPS+ 1982-1993, 3000+ PAsRV

Inspired by Jim Traber's singing of the National Anthem before his own baseball game, we offer the 1988 Topps Podcast Triathlon: Event 1: Bike 10 miles while listening to Ruben Sierra's music Event 2: Sing a solo from any Broadway musical Event 3: Beat the Mets with any team in RBI Baseball BeckettMalcolm AllenTraberarticlegetting kicked in the headHOFhealth scare

An episode about a Florida Man almost losing his hand, but not to an encounter with a snake or gator! Beckett1990 Score cardChristmas TreesFather's DayStathead Search San Diego Padres New York Yankees Texas Rangers

Zak Ford, author of Called Up: Ballplayers Remember Becoming Major Leaguers, joins the pod to talk about this Future Star. BeckettCalled UpGreatest 21 DaysBallNineJohn KlimaShisakberry's Mariners Rangers Padres Cubs

This no-nonsense lefty spent 11 years in MLB and now lives on a 60-foot boat. What more is there to say? BeckettBill NowlindrummerSantee, CAStathead be square

While Yogi Berra once said, “All pitchers are liars or crybabies,” this Yankees legend (and friend of Yogi) may have been an exception. BeckettJoe WanchoJoe Wanchobayou1978Louisiana LegendsRon and Yogi

This Puerto Rican outfielder wore his emotions on his sleeve and his fortunes around his neck. BeckettDaniel PotterOlwinelookDetroitgamer

This all-around athlete only hit 13 homers in the regular seasons of his career, but his 1983 ALCS game-winning blast was as easy as ABC. BeckettMalcolm AllendöppelgangervideostoryteammateVapor Manback to school

This catcher from South Philly wasn't afraid to joke—or spar—with the best of 'em. BeckettJohn StefanoDeath of John MarzanoTackles ShelbyPaul O'NeillHarry Kalas Boston Red Sox Texas Rangers Seattle Mariners

Clerk: [announced over speaker] Paging Mr. Herm. Mr. Herm, you have a telephone call at the front desk. Herm comes to the desk and picks up the receiver. Herm: Yes? Uh huh? Yes, I understand. Herm hangs up the phone. It was the president again. I've got to win a World Series with a two-strike bunt single. BeckettBill NowlinThen and NowBallnine interviewReds HotSerious InquiryPostseason Bunts

This blonde bomber struck fear in the hearts of pitchers across the globe. Would injuries and colluding owners hold him back from success? Card #50T on Beckett SABR Games Project about the Padres/Braves brawl Brawl video Should Atlanta have traded Bob Horner? 1981 SI Article about Bob 4HR Game Bob, the #1 pick Parting Shots at Japan baseball Whitey's concerns about Horner Atlanta Braves Yakult Swallows St. Louis Cardinals

This blonde bomber struck fear in the hearts of pitchers across the globe. Would injuries and colluding owners hold him back from success? Card #50T on Beckett SABR Games Project about the Padres/Braves brawl Brawl video Should Atlanta have traded Bob Horner? 1981 SI Article about Bob 4HR Game Bob, the #1 pick Parting Shots at Japan baseball Whitey's concerns about Horner Atlanta Braves Yakult Swallows St. Louis Cardinals

This unassuming reliever twisted batters into pretzels with his unconventional delivery. BeckettTim Sitarsquirrelcompletely unhittableMark EichhornBlue JaysAll-Time Relievers by WARAll-Time Relief Seasons by WAR Toronto Blue Jays Atlanta Braves California Angels Baltimore Orioles

This gold medalist never made it to the bigs, but his commitment to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats was major league. BeckettConversations with Sports Fanscard photo gamePodunkGHTBLGreatest 28 Daysstanding O

Editor's Note: In 1988, Beany and Cecil returned to TV as The New Adventures of Beany and Cecil. The new version was produced and directed by John Kricfalusi, creator of The Ren and Stimpy Show. We regret the omission of this important information. Beckett Eric Aron Little Ace fro Outer Space career of his time ALCS Baseball Hall Boston Red Sox Milwaukee Brewers

When this versatile pitcher went on a losing streak, it was bulletin board material. Beckett1984 Topps Keith Hernandezgiant hatChoo-ChooThumbtackmakes an obvious punRick's coaching career Seattle Mariners Texas Rangers Los Angeles Dodgers Oakland A's New York Yankees St. Louis Cardinals

This defensive shortshop never made it as a big league prospect, but he continues to make his mark discovering and nurturing future stars. Plus, how does a 1.4 WAR performance make someone an All-Star Rookie AND an All-Star on the premier baseball video game of the decade? Beckett@1992Pirates@1992Pirates@PiratesOTDGreatest 21 DaysMILBMLB1987 NL SS by WAR

Mark Simon returns to the pod to discuss Elaine Benes' most-famous boyfriend (other than Lloyd Braun, of course.) Michael MartellwebsiteGuillermo HernandezSI Storythe ballplayer1982 World Seriestrade Keith away1986 World Seriescase about a trainercatSeinfeld St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets Cleveland Indians

This versatile reliever had one of the best closer seasons in Major League history and one of our favorite quotes: "You think I look mean when I pitch? I guess it's because I'm hungry to take you out. I'm hungry to make some money." ⁠Beckett⁠⁠Gary Gillette⁠⁠RIP Baseball⁠⁠Caretas⁠⁠Phillies 23 - Cubs 22⁠⁠HBP in World Series⁠⁠Worst Swing Ever⁠⁠Final Out⁠⁠Celebration⁠⁠Bucket⁠ Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs

This versatile lefty joined the pros at age 18 and pitched for 19 years. And as far as we can tell, he never had a case of the Mondays! Card 442 on Beckett SABR Bio by David Moore Antioch pitcher drafted! Tom profiled at Greatest 21 Days Story about 'The Way Down' Nashville Sounds, Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, and Baltimore Orioles