Description:This episode covers the history of the Seattle Pilots and the Houston Colt .45s and their early struggles in the Major League. More information:Growing pains are common when it comes to expansion teams playing their first couple of seasons in the Major Leagues. In this episode of "Painting the Corners with Anton Schindler," we'll discuss two teams: the Seattle … [Read more...] about Short-lived baseball teams: Seattle Pilots and Houston Colt .45s
Painting The Corners With Anton
Painting the Corners with Anton Schindler, a KCSU sports podcast series that takes a deep dive into the quirky incidents of baseball.
An MLB comeback: The story behind the Long Gone Summer
Description:This episode covers the story behind the Long Gone Summer — the competition between two sluggers following an MLB strike. More information:In 1998, Major League Baseball was still very much in a dark place. Due to the strike that lasted from 1994 to 1995 that led to the cancelation of 938 games and the 1994 postseason, baseball needed something incredible and … [Read more...] about An MLB comeback: The story behind the Long Gone Summer
Looking back and comparing the 2021 and 2000 MLB seasons
Description:In this week's episode, Anton Schindler recaps the ending to the 2021 World Series before talking about the high-flying insanity that was the 2000 MLB season. Did you know that a record was set for the number of home runs hit during this season that wasn't broken again for 17 years? This and much more on this week's episode of "Painting the Corners with Anton … [Read more...] about Looking back and comparing the 2021 and 2000 MLB seasons
The history of baseball lockouts and strikes in MLB
Description:This week we discuss the eight big strikes and lockouts in the history of MLB and try to gather the arguments that made the game what it is. More information:The logistics of baseball and the behind-the-scenes administrative side of baseball are confusing. It's a constant battle of owners against their players, both of whom are trying to get the best for … [Read more...] about The history of baseball lockouts and strikes in MLB
Sometimes weird stuff happens: Wildest incidents in baseball
Description:This episode goes over some of the weirdest happenings in baseball history, from rowdy fans to disco music. More information:In baseball, much like it is in life, weird stuff tends to happen. In this week's episode of "Painting the Corners," we'll go over a couple of the really weird ones, from rowdy fans and unlucky birds to bees and disco music. Buckle up, … [Read more...] about Sometimes weird stuff happens: Wildest incidents in baseball