2001 Seattle Mariners

07/30/21 • 44 min

In this episode Mad Dog is digging up the story of one of the greatest baseball teams to never win the world series, the 2001 Seattle Mariners. Led by rookie Ichiro Suzuki's MVP season, the Mariners would tie the major league record for wins with 116 victories. Their roster consisted of eight All-Stars including John Olerdu, Brett Boone, Edgar Martinez and Freddy Garcia. Their domination throughout the regular season was evident but when the playoffs came around their skills would be tested when they found themselves facing off against Derek Jeter and the New Yankees dynasty. Mariners manger Lou Piniella (28:27) joins Mad Dog to give more detail and insight into his 2001 squad.

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1954 Cleveland Indians

In this episode Mad Dog is digging up the story of one of the greatest baseball teams to never win the world series, the 1954 Cleveland Indians. They had one of the greatest winning percentages in league history as they picked up 111 victories in 154 games. Players like Al Rosen, Bobby Avila and Larry Doby powered their offense while their pitching staff was anchored by a pair of 20 game winners in Early Wynn and Bob Lemon. They seemed destined to take home the championship until they faced Willie Mays and the New York Giants in the World Series

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1969 Chicago Cubs

In this episode Mad Dog is digging up the story of one of the greatest baseball teams to never win the world series, the 1969 Chicago Cubs. Led by future Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, Fergie Jenkins, Ron Santo and Billy Williams, the Cubs would dominate the first half of the season. Their might would be tested in the second half of the season as they dealt with bad omens and the surging Amazin' Mets. Outfielder Billy Williams and pitcher Fergie Jenkins (16:45) join Mad Dog to give more detail and insight into their 1969 team.