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Cover art for TAKING THE FIELD
NONFICTION
Released: May 10, 2011

"Like the game itself—leisurely and enjoyable."
Baseball writer Megdal (The Baseball Talmud, 2009) recounts his 2010 campaign to be elected general manager of the New York Mets. Read full book review >
Cover art for BOTTOM OF THE 33RD
NONFICTION
Released: April 12, 2011

"Destined to take its place among the classics of baseball literature."
New York Times columnist Barry (City Lights: Stories About New York, 2007, etc.) delivers an all-angle take on the longest, and surely the strangest, game in baseball history. Read full book review >
Cover art for UPPITY
NONFICTION
Released: April 1, 2011

"Veteran journalist Dillow (co-author: Where the Money Is: True Tales from the Bank Robbery Capital of the World, 2003) does an admirable job shaping the narrative, though the edge and attitude are all White's."
A baseball memoir that pulls no punches as it settles scores and attempts to set the record straight. Read full book review >