Classic Baseball Radio
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Baseball's history, one classic game at a time. Using archived news reports, articles, and historical records, Classic Baseball Radio brings you original and recreated broadcasts of games from over 100 years of America's favourite pasttime.
I'll offer this absolute classic from Scottish Football as the minnows take out one of the leading teams.
February 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM
I'll offer this absolute classic from Scottish Football as the minnows take out one of the leading teams.
Another week, another game to explore. Crosley Field welcomes the Los Angeles Dodgers to the home of the Cincinnati Reds. The year of the pitcher is over, tonight's pitchers (Don Sutton and Jim Maloney) are settling in with the new rules, and the first hints of the Big Red Machine are on show.
February 9, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Another week, another game to explore. Crosley Field welcomes the Los Angeles Dodgers to the home of the Cincinnati Reds. The year of the pitcher is over, tonight's pitchers (Don Sutton and Jim Maloney) are settling in with the new rules, and the first hints of the Big Red Machine are on show.
Just add a stopwatch and a sports headset, then start your recording. Anyone want to try doing color while @ewanspence.co.uk does the play-by-play?
February 8, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Just add a stopwatch and a sports headset, then start your recording. Anyone want to try doing color while @ewanspence.co.uk does the play-by-play?
Then we have the scorecards. These are used "as live" during the recordings. We have the line-up in advance and can note their slash lines on the day, along with notes on player temperaments and important facts. As we go through the broadcast, we fill in the scorecard to keep us on top of the game.
February 8, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Then we have the scorecards. These are used "as live" during the recordings. We have the line-up in advance and can note their slash lines on the day, along with notes on player temperaments and important facts. As we go through the broadcast, we fill in the scorecard to keep us on top of the game.
Next we have the Commentators' Notes. Prepared beforehand, this has the league standings at the time of the game, scores from around the leagues, pitcher reports, field notes, trivia, previous series, and whatever we find that might be useful. Also have some tick charts for progress and editing.
February 8, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Next we have the Commentators' Notes. Prepared beforehand, this has the league standings at the time of the game, scores from around the leagues, pitcher reports, field notes, trivia, previous series, and whatever we find that might be useful. Also have some tick charts for progress and editing.
First up, we have a copy of the play-by-play (big thanks to @baseball-reference.com and #retrosheets as always). Not everything is recorded in these older games, so we use our own procedural generation engine to fill in the gaps.
February 8, 2026 at 9:20 PM
First up, we have a copy of the play-by-play (big thanks to @baseball-reference.com and #retrosheets as always). Not everything is recorded in these older games, so we use our own procedural generation engine to fill in the gaps.
Join us this week as we recreate the #Orioles visit to the #Yankees on August 15 1960, in a near-three-way tie at the top of the AL. Enjoy the full game listening experience of baseball on AM Radio on Spotify, open.spotify.com/episode/5Uq3..., or follow the podcast, podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
February 4, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Join us this week as we recreate the #Orioles visit to the #Yankees on August 15 1960, in a near-three-way tie at the top of the AL. Enjoy the full game listening experience of baseball on AM Radio on Spotify, open.spotify.com/episode/5Uq3..., or follow the podcast, podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
Time to refresh your feeds, we have a new radio broadcast recreated and ready for your ears. Check out YouTube, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app, and you'll find the Orioles at Yankees, from August 15 1960. Knuckleballs! Home Runs!! The White Sox half a game ahead!!! podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
February 2, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Time to refresh your feeds, we have a new radio broadcast recreated and ready for your ears. Check out YouTube, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app, and you'll find the Orioles at Yankees, from August 15 1960. Knuckleballs! Home Runs!! The White Sox half a game ahead!!! podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
Yaay! That's fabulous news, congrats!
February 2, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Yaay! That's fabulous news, congrats!
Join @ewanspence.co.uk and @lizzierie.bsky.social in the Classic Baseball Radio Clubhouse, our home for bonus episodes and interviews. We're talking about baseball scorecards, how they can help you learn, and then unlock a deeper understanding of our game. Listen to the pod podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
January 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Join @ewanspence.co.uk and @lizzierie.bsky.social in the Classic Baseball Radio Clubhouse, our home for bonus episodes and interviews. We're talking about baseball scorecards, how they can help you learn, and then unlock a deeper understanding of our game. Listen to the pod podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
This week's podcast episode is our first Clubhouse 'Bonus', as @ewanspence.co.uk and @lizzierie.bsky.social talk about the beauty and history of the baseball scorecard. You can find links to the podcast in your favourite app at podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
January 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM
This week's podcast episode is our first Clubhouse 'Bonus', as @ewanspence.co.uk and @lizzierie.bsky.social talk about the beauty and history of the baseball scorecard. You can find links to the podcast in your favourite app at podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
Something a little different this week, as we host our first "Clubhouse" podcast episode. It's a chance to step back from the hectic games and take some time to talk about the history of baseball. We're joined by @lizzierie.bsky.social to talk about the history of scorecards.
January 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Something a little different this week, as we host our first "Clubhouse" podcast episode. It's a chance to step back from the hectic games and take some time to talk about the history of baseball. We're joined by @lizzierie.bsky.social to talk about the history of scorecards.
The Phillies are trying to hold on to their lead in the 1950's NL Pennant Race; the experienced Giants are out of contention, but manager Leo Durocher wants to make a point against the Whiz Kids by fielding the strongest team possible. Listen to our recreated radio broadcast of the full game...
January 21, 2026 at 10:33 PM
The Phillies are trying to hold on to their lead in the 1950's NL Pennant Race; the experienced Giants are out of contention, but manager Leo Durocher wants to make a point against the Whiz Kids by fielding the strongest team possible. Listen to our recreated radio broadcast of the full game...
This last week, we've been looking at our recreated Astros at Padres #baseball game from June 19 1973. Before we head to the next game on Monday (we're going to 1950), a behind-the-scenes look at our Scorecards and Commentator's notes we use when 'watching' the game to be broadcast. #mlb #history
January 19, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Listen to Classic Baseball Radio this weekend. We go back to 1973 with Cezar Cedeño, Cito Gaston, Jerry Reuss and Dave Winfield all on the line-up card as #Astros visit #Padres. Step back in time with all the AM radio pops, whistles and interference joining the #baseball (via podcast and YouTube).
January 16, 2026 at 11:43 PM
This week's recreated baseball game is #Astros at #Padres from 1973, featuring HoF Dave Winfield in his first pro game. Join @ewanspence.co.uk to enjoy the listening experience of baseball on AM Radio; on Spotify, open.spotify.com/episode/5Uq3..., or follow the podcast, podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
January 14, 2026 at 4:09 PM
This week's recreated baseball game is #Astros at #Padres from 1973, featuring HoF Dave Winfield in his first pro game. Join @ewanspence.co.uk to enjoy the listening experience of baseball on AM Radio; on Spotify, open.spotify.com/episode/5Uq3..., or follow the podcast, podnews.net/podcast/iaq9r
Coming up this week on Classic Baseball Radio, it's the legendary Dave Winfield. We've recreated a radio broadcast from June 19, 1973. The San Diego Padres welcome the Houston Astros, and Dave Winfield makes his MLB debut on a muggy Tuesday afternoon. Podcast and YouTube go live on Monday morning!
January 11, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Coming up this week on Classic Baseball Radio, it's the legendary Dave Winfield. We've recreated a radio broadcast from June 19, 1973. The San Diego Padres welcome the Houston Astros, and Dave Winfield makes his MLB debut on a muggy Tuesday afternoon. Podcast and YouTube go live on Monday morning!
Everybody starts somewhere. For Hall of Fame right fielder Enos Slaughter, that would be with the Cardinals on Opening Day 1938. Five days later, he faced Cardinals legend Dizzy Dean, recently signed by the Cubs. Listen to our recreated radio broadcast of the game at open.spotify.com/episode/6viZ...
January 7, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Everybody starts somewhere. For Hall of Fame right fielder Enos Slaughter, that would be with the Cardinals on Opening Day 1938. Five days later, he faced Cardinals legend Dizzy Dean, recently signed by the Cubs. Listen to our recreated radio broadcast of the game at open.spotify.com/episode/6viZ...
It's Ted time! Just before Christmas, we posted a newly recreated baseball radio broadcast from 1953 of #Tigers at #RedSox, as if your Scottish commentator was in the Fenway press box. You can listen as if you were listening live, on Spotify, YouTube, or our podcast open.spotify.com/episode/1r1O...
January 2, 2026 at 4:38 PM
It's Ted time! Just before Christmas, we posted a newly recreated baseball radio broadcast from 1953 of #Tigers at #RedSox, as if your Scottish commentator was in the Fenway press box. You can listen as if you were listening live, on Spotify, YouTube, or our podcast open.spotify.com/episode/1r1O...
And you'll get full games with classic moments through the year, such as this Roger Maris home run from 1963. Promise!
December 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
And you'll get full games with classic moments through the year, such as this Roger Maris home run from 1963. Promise!
Our Spotify followers are 1,581 (and our new YouTube is... 10). Would love to get over the 1,600 mark (and maybe 25?) on both channels before the new year. If you're looking for recreated historical baseball games on the radio in 2026, consider giving us a follow? open.spotify.com/show/7seplea...
December 28, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Our Spotify followers are 1,581 (and our new YouTube is... 10). Would love to get over the 1,600 mark (and maybe 25?) on both channels before the new year. If you're looking for recreated historical baseball games on the radio in 2026, consider giving us a follow? open.spotify.com/show/7seplea...
Fancy some Tigers at Red Sox while wrapping the presents? Using contemporary reporting and historical records, we have recreated the radio broadcast of this game. You can listen as if you were listening live in 1953. Find this game on Spotify or on our podcast. open.spotify.com/episode/1r1O...
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December 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Fancy some Tigers at Red Sox while wrapping the presents? Using contemporary reporting and historical records, we have recreated the radio broadcast of this game. You can listen as if you were listening live in 1953. Find this game on Spotify or on our podcast. open.spotify.com/episode/1r1O...
Name a random #Pittsburgh #Pirates reliever.
Glen Spencer (Can you tell I've just done some research on the Pirates in 1930?).
Glen Spencer (Can you tell I've just done some research on the Pirates in 1930?).
December 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Name a random #Pittsburgh #Pirates reliever.
Glen Spencer (Can you tell I've just done some research on the Pirates in 1930?).
Glen Spencer (Can you tell I've just done some research on the Pirates in 1930?).
You will be visited by three spirits.
December 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
You will be visited by three spirits.
Masanori Murakami was the first Japanese player in the MLB, (in SF) but only played one full season. With the Mets visiting the Giants on August 29, 1965, the classic Mets Radio line-up of Lindsey Nelson, Bob Murphy, and Ralph Kiner take you through a Murakami game. open.spotify.com/episode/0IVZ...
December 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Masanori Murakami was the first Japanese player in the MLB, (in SF) but only played one full season. With the Mets visiting the Giants on August 29, 1965, the classic Mets Radio line-up of Lindsey Nelson, Bob Murphy, and Ralph Kiner take you through a Murakami game. open.spotify.com/episode/0IVZ...