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- Mets manager Terry Collins opens up about his baseball journey, from never making it to the Majors as a player to guiding the Mets to the 2015 World Series. Collins reflects on the 2015 Fall Classic and looks ahead to what his baseball life has in store.
- The career of Tony Gwynn (1960-2014) is examined. Nicknamed Mr. Padre, Gwynn had a infectious personality that connected with fans, teammates, media members and rival players.
- 2015–8.4 (18)TV EpisodeThe 1995 Seattle Mariners season is examined. With an aging, deteriorating stadium and sagging attendance, the Mariners were in danger of relocating to another city. However, the 1995 team is credited with saving baseball in Seattle by making a improbable run to the American League Championship Series and creating a sense of excitement that had never been seen before in the city's 18 year history with the team.
- The story of baseball phenomenon Mark Fidrych, a small town Massachusetts kid who found himself at the center of the American sports world in the summer of 1976. Still the only MLB player ever to grace the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, this counter-culture hero captivated a nation, and his tragic fall from grace in chronicled with interviews from friends, family and teammates.
- 2015– 45m8.2 (14)TV EpisodeA look at how the Astrodome was home to baseball games and events like the "Game of the Century" where the Houston Cougars ended UCLA's 47-game winning streak, and the "Battle of the Sexes" match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.
- 2015–8.1 (9)TV Episode
- An intimate portrait of 2015 Hall of Fame inductee Randy Johnson, looking at his transformative journey from raw talent to dominant force. Narrated by Metallica lead singer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer James Hetfield.
- The Hall Of Fame career of Ken Griffey Jr. is examined. The son of a big league player and the first overall pick in the 1987 MLB draft, "Junior" brought much needed star power to the Seattle Mariners franchise which had long been struggling in the standings and at the box office. He overcame several setbacks (a suicide attempt at 18, a messy departure from Seattle, a series of debilitating injuries) to receive the highest percentage of Hall Of Fame votes at the time.
- The career of former outfielder Dave Parker is examined. Nicknamed "The Cobra", Parker was the first professional athlete to earn an average of one million dollars per year. Now out of the public eye, he struggles with Parkinson's disease and bad knees.
- Chronicles the 1990s Cleveland Indians teams that were American League Central champions five consecutive years, but fell short in two World Series appearances. Interviews include broadcaster Tom Hamilton, Mike Hargrove, Jim Thome, Kenny Lofton, Omar Vizquel, Orel Hershiser and front office executives John Hart, Dan O'Dowd and Mark Shapiro.
- Chronicling the career of Dusty Baker, with comments from Hank Aaron; Tommy Lasorda; Ralph Garr; Steve Garvey; Rick Sutcliffe; announcers Pat Hughes and Duane Kuiper; and musician and Giants fan Elvin Bishop. Washington is his fourth managerial stop after a long playing career with the Braves, Dodgers, Giants and A's.
- The history of the Montreal Expos franchise (1969-2004) is examined. The Expos peaked in the 1980's and early 1990's with a crop of young home grown talent. However due to a small market revenue stream and lack of commitment from upper management, the team was unable to retain its talented players, leading to record low attendance and eventual relocation following the 2004 season.
- A look at Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Caray's rise to becoming an iconic voice in baseball, and how his legacy still resonates throughout the game today. Narrated by actor and Cubs fan William Petersen.
- Recall of Joe DiMaggio's 56 game hitting on the 75th anniversary of the beginning of the streak.
- 2015–7.2 (12)TV EpisodeThe St. Louis Cardinals teams of the 1980s are examined. Whitey Herzog was hired as manager in 1980 and began crafting a team that was built on speed and defense. Cardinals were the only team in the decade to appear in three World Series (winning the 1982 World Series over the Milwaukee Brewers).
- A 25-year retrospective on fiery relief pitchers Norm Charlton, Randy Myers and Rob Dibble and the Reds' run to the 1990 World Series title. Included: Lou Piniella, Barry Larkin, Paul O'Neill, Marty Brennaman and ex-Cincinnati mayor Jerry Springer.
- 2015–7.1 (10)TV Episode
- Royals World Series winners from 2015 and 1985 discuss their journeys and the impact their titles had on the city. Interviewees include franchise icon George Brett, Frank White, Bret Saberhagen, Eric Hosmer and Ned Yost.
- Joe Maddon, Anthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton are featured in a look at offseason moves for the Cubs and Marlins as they build and invest for the future.
- Hall of Famer Rod Carew discusses his near-death experience and reflects on playing days in which he hit .300 in 15 consecutive seasons. Carew is committed to raising awareness for heart health.
- Behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz as they get the call to Cooperstown.
- Billy Bean details his experience as one of just two former MLB players to publicly come out as gay. Bean left the game shortly after the death of his partner in 1995, having spent parts of six seasons with the Tigers, Dodgers and Padres.
- An in-depth look at the passion and philosophy that have been at the core of Orioles manager Buck Showalter through more than two decades of coaching and managing with four MLB clubs.
- Honored as baseball's "Greatest Living Players" at the All-Star Game in Cincinnati, Hank Aaron, Johnny Bench, Sandy Koufax and Willie Mays, sit down for an interview with Bob Costas.
- 2015–TV EpisodeA look at the colorful life and 12-year MLB career of Lenny Randle, who discusses from his home in Italy why Rolling Stone dubbed him "the most interesting man in baseball." Narrated by comedian and Mets fan Jim Breuer.
- A look at Hall of Fame inductee Mike Piazza's improbable rise from a 62nd-round draft pick to baseball immortality. Footage of Piazza's orientation visit to Cooperstown accompanies stories from teammates and managers. Mets fan Matthew Broderick narrates.
- A 75-year retrospective on Hall of Famer Ted Williams' pursuit of the last .400 batting average. Comments from the Red Sox star are interspersed with those of Wade Boggs, George Brett, Rod Carew and the late Tony Gwynn, who all fell short of the feat.
- 2015–TV Episode
- 'Tatis: The Rise of El Niño' debuted as an 'MLB Network Presents' documentary. Presented by Gatorade, the feature length doc dives deep into the journey of the Major League Baseball superstar-- from his upbringing in the Dominican Republic, to his meteoric ascent to stardom and his close relationship with his family.
- A look at the unique friendship between Giants manager Bruce Bochy and his long-time third base coach Tim Flannery. Those interviewed include wives Kim and Donna; Grateful Dead's Bob Weir; and the sisters of injured Giants fan Bryan Stow.