In this episode of 'Two Strike Noise,' Jeff and Mark discuss former Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey and his failed political run, as well as his celebrity fishing tournament. The main segment focuses on the career of Gus Weying, a 19th-century pitcher notable for his impressive stats, penchant for hitting batters, and numerous off-field antics, including his love for pigeons. The episode wraps up with a round of Wax Packs Heroes, featuring baseball cards from 1989. 00:00 Introduction01:18...

In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark, dive back into various baseball history topics. They discuss a wide range of subjects, including the Tampa Bay Rays' 2025 season plans, Greg Maddux's unique pitching strategies, and Vince Coleman's football aspirations. The hosts also engage in the fan-favorite segment Wax Pack Heroes, where they open vintage baseball card packs and compete to see who pulls the best cards. From breaking news to quirky baseball trivia, this episode has it...

In this week's episode of 'Two Strike Noise', hosts Jeff and Mark dive into the latest baseball history including synchronized World Series walkoffs, turtlenecks are cool again and we just missed out on another award. This week’s main topic  centers on the iconic Philadelphia Phillies mascot, the Philly Phanatic. We reminisce about the mascots' memorable antics, including run-ins with players like Lonnie Smith and managers such as Tommy Lasorda. The episode then shifts gears to the...

Join Jeff and Mark in this episode of Two Strike Noise as they prepare for the excitement of the World Series, find out a disgraced former MLB pitcher has hit us with a copyright strike! The two most handsome baseball history podcast hosts for a niche podcast with no EGOT’s to their credit then compile a list of baseball’s most Halloween names and also celebrate baseball history, from a non-”boner” Fred Merkle highlight and THE moment of the 1986 World Series. Former MLB pitcher Don August...

Join Jeff and Mark in this episode of Two Strike Noise as they dive into the excitement of the baseball playoffs, dissect memorable home runs, and critique Alex Rodriguez's pregame appearances. The two most handsome baseball history podcast hosts for a niche podcast with no EGOT’s to their credit then explore quirky traditions like the UK’s chestnut-hitting contest and discuss a scandal involving an 82-year-old champion. They also celebrate baseball history, from Connie Mack’s legendary...

In this episode of Two Strike Noise, hosts Jeff and Mark delve into the most important baseball topics from the past week, including memorable historical moments, player highlights, and mascots staying as far away from us as possible. They rate post season home run trots so far and Pittbull sticking his nose into baseball because ofcourse he is. We also touch on minor league memories, intriguing baseball stats, and even delve into pop culture references featuring baseball. The episode...

This week the entire episode is dedicated to a team that no longer exists only because of the greed of MLB owners, the Oakland Athletics. Mark and Jeff relive the highlights of the A’s tenure in the Bay Area, including World Series, winning streaks, MVP’s and MC Hammer. Plus, when was the last time a baseball game made you cry? Was it happy or sad tears. Mark and Jeff tell you their sob stories, plus Jose Canseco finally gets the home run derby he’s been begging for on social media for the...

In this episode of Two Strike Noise, hosts Jeff and Mark recount yet another new & unique way the Mariners can lose a game, discover some baseball players with famous relatives and revisit initial thoughts about some newer rules of the game. The main segment this week tells the story of the Yankees game derailed because of the use of a bat with illegal amounts of pine tar, and it had nothing to do with George Brett! Wax Pack Heroes involves some themed baseball cards sent in by a...

In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark dive into the end-of-season excitement as the playoff race heats up. They discuss memorable moments such as Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis losing two no-hitters in the ninth inning just like another Blue Jay pitcher from the past and the latest ongoing ons with Oakland A's potential move to Sacramento. A long litany of debuts including Ron Darling and Dale Murphy make up a rogues gallery of past greats. The episode wraps up with a...

Join Jeff and Mark on Two Strike Noise, your all-time favorite baseball history podcast. This episode, more rule changes baseball would be stupid not to introduce, surprising stolen bases leaders in the 90s and just how many second generation players are there currently in the bigs? They also celebrate the achievements of Stan Musial, comparing his incredible career stats to modern players. The episode wraps up with Wax Pack Heroes, featuring vintage Sportflics and Upper Deck cards, with...

In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark reminisce about baseball's ups and downs, discuss the personal struggles of Mark's favorite team, the usual Seinfeld baseball crossover including a unique Keith Hernandez alarm clock and explore various unique MLB game locations. The segment showcases entertaining stories, such as Derek Jeter's golden thong fiasco and the quirky antics of other baseball players to break slumps. This week’s Wax Pack Heroes, with specially curated theme packs,...

In this episode of 'Two Strike Noise,' Jeff and Mark return and discuss rivalries within various leagues, notably focusing on the AL West's notably friendly relations, new baseball milestones, quirky historical facts, and fun anecdotes from the baseball world, including a humorous sidetrack about JP Crawford's 'firmament' beliefs and Billy Joe Armstrong's spray-paint antics. They also cover the fascinating stories behind legendary players' feuds, including the likes of Ty Cobb and Sam...

In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark explore current events in baseball, including the Mariners' recent challenges, the anticipation for the trade deadline, former MLB stars like Trevor Bauer and Robinson Cano in the Mexican League and they learn about John Coleman and his no good, really bad rookie season (and his modern day counterpart). The main segment is Mark and Jeff each telling three short stories, two of which are true and one that is made up. Can you figure out which...

Another episode of Two Strike Noise with Jeff and Mark covering a variety of baseball history topics. Despite Mark being under the weather, the show dives into All-Star break discussions, surprising high-scoring games by the Athletics, Andrew McCutchen’s Furry streak, the new Home Run Derby format and some big names debuts. They also delve into quirky baseball folklore involving horses and runaway carriages and reveal a hilarious quiz result about MLB player personas. The episode wraps up...

This week, Jeff and Mark explore the baseball song of the summer, alot of baseball and Bewitched talk for some reason, Tommy John and the Hall of Fame, compare Elly DeLaCruz and Rickey Henderson and look at some special debuts. They also look at all of the historical events that have happened in baseball over the past week and why do the Angels not like young pitchers. And finally, Wax Pack Heroes, featuring vintage baseball cards with fun anecdotes and stat comparisons, including Bobby...

This week, Mark and Jeff find a new player who could be nicknamed “Scrabble”, another Seinfeld giveaway in the minors, does Babe Ruth deserve to have another homer to his name and Mickey Mantle hits a homer and gifts the bat to a young girl and she wasn’t even sick! There’s a Hall of Fame debut for a speedy first baseman (checks notes, yup, speedy first baseman) and a rookie car giveaway.Author Tim Newby (The Original Louisville Slugger, The Life and Times of Forgotten Baseball Legend Pete...

In this episode of 'Two Strike Noise,' Jeff and Mark discuss All Star droughts, Iron Man (baseball and otherwise), newly discovered baseball songs from the past, new drinks at the ballgame, Boomstick down and ofcourse debuts.  The rest of the episode is dedicated to his memory and far reaching impact on not just baseball but society. The show wraps up with reflections on who might now be considered the greatest living baseball player. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:26 Exciting Baseball...

In this episode of 'Two Strike Noise,' hosts Jeff and Mark discuss Seattle Mariners' rare place in the standings, the final players on our Field of Dreams whiskey, the pros for tasing fans on the field (there are no cons!),  a Brewers employee's side hustle as a hitman and Jackson Holliday's unique/scary tribute baseball card. The Giants and Cardinals are getting set to play on historic Rickwood Field next week. We'll talk about what makes it historic. The show wraps up with Wax Packs Heroes,...

This week continue our irrelevant trip through the goofy history of major league baseball. Steve Stone's crystal ball from 1992 seems like it might be a little off regarding Sammy Sosa, we try to put together a GoFundMe for a new, err old, Babe Ruth jersey and find out who did we get on one of our Field of Dreams whiskey. Our main segment is all about a player from the Negro Leagues and eventually big leagues we had not heard about before, Bob Thurman. He played well, all over and with some...

The Wicked Witch Is DEAD errr, RETIRED! This week we discuss the retirement of MLB umpires Angel Hernandez and Paul Emmel, a high schooler who enlisted one of the biggest MLB stars to help him ask a girl to prom, scouting umpires that tip pitches. They also dive into various baseball history topics, including debates about the best second baseman, stories of Mike Marshall, Todd Burns, and Deion Sanders' debuts, and the Griffey father-and-son shared date? The episode ends with a deep dive on...

Wow, 250 baseball history episodes and they haven’t fired us yet. Alot to get though this week. Khrush Davis crushes cars now, the next gen baseball card relics, more whiskey content but this time baseball related, the weekly Seinfeld story and some ideas to keep pitchers healthy. Our main segment is all about 250. We look at a bunch of players who totaled 250 at something during their careers. Some are surprising and others are Sam Horn. We have a special Wax Pack Heroes episode with virtual...

As long as there’s baseball there’s going to new baseball history and this week we’ve got new Topps cards for, checks notes, hot dogs? We have a JJ Hardy landscaping update, a leftover 420 thought that could revolutionize jerseys (they can’t get any worse), we rag on John Fisher, again, plus we got some good debuts to discuss. In our Tales segment Mark highlights a 5 tool prospect who left us too early, we get to the bottom of Rod Murphy’s 1990Upper Deck baseball card and we remember a minor...

What a weird week it’s been in baseball. Bees, cats and sausages are only the tip of the iceberg. Beanballs in Philly before a game, the Rockies refuse to take the lead and blue collar baseball cards are now a thing. But this is a baseball history podcast, so let’s talk about Brad Lesley. The Animal played briefly in MLB, but he became a star both on the field and on the silver screen once he moved to Japan. A mixture of professional wrestler and fireball closer, Lesley was our kind of...

A week late but never a nug short. This episode is all about April 20th. Who has the best 420 name in baseball history? Who was the best player to debut on 420? How good was the real Lil Stoner and how much would he make in endorsements today? We crunch the numbers and do the math. The new season of Wax Pack Heroes is here! Extra wax this season. Don’t forget, you can leave us a message at 607-216-8811.  Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/Instagram - @twostrikenoiseBluesky -...