"Making My Pitch tells the story of Ila Jane Borders, who despite formidable obstacles became a Little League prodigy, MVP of her otherwise all-male middle school and high school teams, the first woman awarded a baseball scholarship, and the first to pitch and win a complete men's collegiate game. After Mike Veeck signed Borders in May 1997 to pitch for his St. Paul Saints of the independent Northern League, she accomplished what no woman had done...

The world's most popular thriller writer presents the definitive, never before told account of the Aaron Hernandez case. Everyone thought they knew Aaron Hernandez. He was an NFL star who made the game of football look easy. Until he became the prime suspect in a gruesome murder. But who was Aaron Hernandez, really? Rich with in-depth, on-the-ground investigative reporting that gives readers a front row seat to Hernandez's tumultuous downward spiral,...

Throw Like a Girl inspires, motivates, and answers questions on issues that are specific to being a female athlete. Finch's book addresses the entire life of today's girl-not just fitness or physical preparation, but how to integrate the lessons of sports into life.

In this touching memoir of his boyhood on a farm in the Ozark foothills, Harry Middleton joins the front rank of nature writers alongside Edward Hoagland and Annie Dillard. It is the year1965, a year rife with change in the world and in the life of a boy whose tragic loss of innocence leads him to the healing landscape of the Ozarks. Haunted by indescribable longing, twelve year old Harry is turned over to two enigmatic guardians, men as old as the...

Presents a history of the Philadelphia Phillies, profiles legends and star players of today, and details team facts and statistics.

Traces the history of the Cleveland Indians, highlights significant games and players, and includes photographs, a time line, statistics, quotes, anecdotes, and a glossary.

Traces the history of the Toronto Blue Jays, highlights significant games and players, and includes photographs, a time line, statistics, quotes, anecdotes, and a glossary.

Traces the history of the St. Louis Cardinals, highlights significant games and players, and includes photographs, a time line, statistics, quotes, anecdotes, and a glossary.

Presents a history of the Milwaukee Brewers, profiling legends and star players of today, and details team facts and statistics.

Presents the history of the Mariners, covering the beginnings of the franchise, the greatest and lowest moments of the team, and the best players and managers.