1988 Topps – Details, episodes & analysis

This crafty left-hander got schooled by Dr. J in college, but he won a Cy Young and a ring thanks to some Orioles Magic.

• Card 623 on Beckett
• SABR Bio by Mike Huber
• AP Story about Mike's passing
• Camden Chat about Mike
• Tim Kurkjian remembers Mike Flanagan
• Mike's booth partners remember him
• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Adam Darowski of Sports Reference joins the show to discuss one of the most underrated outfielders of the 1980s.

• Card 278 on Beckett
• SABR Bio by Jane Schupmann Hewitt
• Baseball Hall Card Corner - 1975 Topps #514
• Jose's Puerto Rican League Stats
• Stathead Search: Position Players by WAR, 1975-1986
• Follow Adam on Twitter
• Building the Ballot Podcast

This veteran catcher never pulled a sword from a stone, but he did become Kansas City royalty.

• Card #62T on Beckett
• SABR Bio by Bob Lemoine
• Mike in Missouri Sports HOF
• Top 100 Royals: Mike at #22
• Chuck McMichael
• Mike saves a life
• Mac N Seitz

This natural hitter retired three times, but achieved greatness after learning to cope with a rare condition. 

• Card 348 on Beckett
• SABR Bio by Scot Johnson
• Jim’s homer in Game 3 of the 1997 World Series
• Jim Eisenreich Foundation

It's like they always say: Don't bring a small intestine to a knife fight. 

• Card #91 on Beckett
• SABR Bio by Alan Cohen
• Joey and A-Rod joking about Cora's "overreaction"
• Seattle's "Refuse to Lose" 1995 season
• Joey robs Tony Gwynn in the 1997 All-Star Game

Who wouldn't want to start a cake fight with the '86 Mets while on a plane? Mark Simon returns to the show to explain.

• Card 753 on Beckett 
• SABR Bio by Mark Simon
• Follow Mark on Twitter
• Sports Info Solutions Podcast with Brett Phillips
• Danny argues a call…and loses a game
• Santa Anna’s Leg
• Danny’s 2-run single in the World Series
• Danny on coaching high school

This rookie slugger quickly became a Red Sox fan favorite, and if he hired us to run his campaign for President, he totally would've won. 

• Card 377 on Beckett
• MLB.com - Sam Horn, Red Sox Cult Hero
• "What is Your Pregame?"
• Sam's amazing Orioles debut
• BoSoxInjection.com - "Will Michael Chavis emulate Boston legend Sam Horn?"
• Sam Horn for President! 

Despite what rumors you might have heard in school, kids in Texas do not ride a horse to school—but they do have baseball. 

• Card 537 on Beckett
• Card 201 on Beckett
• Oklahoman article about Steve with the 89ers
• Levi Weaver's article about this card
• Levi’s Article about the Rangers Promotion Album - 
• Rangers Album Playlist
• Shane Buechele’s origin story
• Steve vs. the White Sox
• The saga of Steve’s trade to the Pirates

This power hitter from Arkansas had a knack for flying under the radar in New York. Too bad the pigeon didn't. 

• Card 735 on Beckett
• Card 579 Mets Team Leaders on Beckett
• Sabr bio by Thomas J Brown
• Baseball America - “Where are they now?”
• 1984 NLCS Home Run on YouTube
• "Dion James kills a pigeon" on YouTube

Somehow, we completed an entire segment about guys named "Ernie" without a Big Ern McCracken joke from Kingpin. Sometimes, a bowler just has to face the music. 

• Card 88 on Beckett
• Card 93T on Beckett and Painted Cap
• Card 61T on Beckett and Painted Cap
• Earnie's strange hand injury
• The Mystery Trade on SI