Rounding Third | Presented by BadderSports

Joe DiMaggio is a baseball legend, but few know the real story of how he became one. In this episode of *Rounding Third*, Peter Lemieux shares the untold story of DiMaggio's early years - from hustling on the streets of San Francisco to becoming the Yankee Clipper. Discover how an almost career-ending injury, a letter-writing mentorship with Ty Cobb, and a $2,875 raise changed the course of baseba...

Join Peter Lemieux from Rounding Third as he uncovers the fascinating story of Jimmy Collins, a Hall of Fame baseball player and manager of the Boston Americans. Discover how Collins' leadership led the team to victory in the first-ever World Series in 1903. Learn about the Irish heritage connection of the early Boston Americans, the legendary Royal Rooters fan group, and the intriguing tale behin...

Delve into the pain of losing with the story of two Freds in baseball history. Learn about Fred Snodgrass, Fred Merkle, and the infamous bonehead play that changed the course of the Chicago Cubs and New York Giants. In this episode of Rounding Third, Peter Lemieux delves into the emotional impact of losing in baseball, focusing on two historic incidents from the early 20th century involving the Ne...

Relive the greatness of the 1970s Pittsburgh Pirates with legends like Steve Blass and Willie Stargell in this tribute to a golden era of baseball in Pittsburgh. #PittsburghPirates #SteveBlass #WillieStargell #PittsburghPride Join Peter Lemieux from  @BadderSports  as he takes you back to the 1970s, a remarkable decade for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite the team's current struggles, Peter highlig...

Learn about Bill Veeck, the most important baseball owner you never knew about! From integrating the MLB to wild promotional stunts, Veeck's impact on the Chicago White Sox and baseball history is unmatched. In this episode of Rounding Third, Peter Lemieux shares the fascinating and multifaceted story of Bill Veeck, one of baseball's most significant and controversial owners. From his early days w...

Relive the greatest baseball game you've never heard of, featuring classic matchups and legendary pitcher Warren Spahn in the 1963 MLB season. Join Peter Lemieux from Rounding Third as he recounts an extraordinary baseball game from July 2nd, 1963. On an ordinary Tuesday night, the Milwaukee Braves' 42-year-old ace Warren Spahn faced off against the San Francisco Giants' young star Juan Marichal i...