Chris von der Ahe knew next to nothing about baseball when he risked his life's savings to found the franchise that would become the St. Louis Cardinals. Yet the German-born beer garden proprietor would become one of the most important, and funniest, figures in the game's history. Von der Ahe picked up the team for one reason, to sell more beer. Then he helped gather a group of ragtag professional clubs together to create a maverick new league that...

"A former baseball pitcher and current announcer, Jim Kaat reflects on baseball and his life"-- "An unforgettable look at a lifetime of baseball packed with humor and passion for the game With a career that has now touched eight decades, Jim Kaat has had a prime front row seat for baseball's continuing evolution. Not only was he a major-league pitcher for 25 seasons, but his time as a pitching coach and his many years as a broadcaster have given...

Using an "Everyman" player as his narrator, Kadir Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through the decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. Illustrations from oil paintings by artist Kadir Nelson.

The legendary baseball manager discusses the St. Louis Cardinals' 2011 season, detailing the journey that resulted in one of the most dramatic World Series of all time.

"In Baseball Heaven, bestselling baseball author Peter Golenbock returns with the sequel to his highly praised Whispers of the Gods, bringing to life more baseball legends through timeless interviews"--