MLB Network Presents (2015)
A series of documentaries and profiles on some of baseball's most prominent personalities.
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Episode 1 - The Odd Couple: Bochy and Flannery
Release Date: 2015-01-13A look at the unique friendship between Giants manager Bruce Bochy and his long-time third base coach Tim Flannery. Those interviewed include wives Kim and Donna; Grateful Dead's Bob Weir; and the sisters of injured Giants fan Bryan Stow.
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Episode 2 - Nasty Boys: The 1990 Cincinnati Reds
Release Date: 2015-01-24A 25-year retrospective on fiery relief pitchers Norm Charlton, Randy Myers and Rob Dibble and the Reds' run to the 1990 World Series title. Included: Lou Piniella, Barry Larkin, Paul O'Neill, Marty Brennaman and ex-Cincinnati mayor Jerry Springer.
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Episode 3 - The Offseason: Hope in Chicago and Miami
Release Date: 2015-01-27Joe Maddon, Anthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton are featured in a look at offseason moves for the Cubs and Marlins as they build and invest for the future.
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Episode 4 - Hall of Fame Pitchers: Smoltz & Pedro
Release Date: 2015-02-05 -
Episode 5 - The Story of Billy Bean
Release Date: 2015-02-10 -
Episode 6 - Buck Showalter: A Life in Baseball
Release Date: 2015-07-15 -
Episode 7 - Randy Johnson: The Big Picture
Release Date: 2015-07-16 -
Episode 8 - Aaron, Bench, Koufax & Mays
Release Date: 2015-07-16 -
Episode 9 - Royal in Kansas City, 30 Years Later
Release Date: 2015-12-10 -
Episode 10 - Lenny Randle: The Most Interesting Man in Baseball
Release Date: 2015-12-11 -
Episode 11 - The 8th Wonder of the World: The Astrodome
Release Date: 2015-12-15A look at how the Astrodome was home to baseball games and events like the "Game of the Century" where the Houston Cougars ended UCLA's 47-game winning streak, and the "Battle of the Sexes" match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.
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Episode 12 - Hawk: The Colorful Life of Ken Harrelson
Release Date: 2013-07-18An hour-long documentary, narrated by Bob Costas, will feature Hawk telling stories of what “Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams thought of each other’s playing ability; his friendship with Mickey Mantle; meeting Hall of Fame NFL coach Vince Lombardi; and being encouraged to pursue professional golf by Jack Nicklaus.