Prior to the start of a twin bill on June 8, 1952 against the Cincinnati Reds, Dodgers manager Chuck Dressen tells Cal Abrams that if he wants to stay with the team the bench warmer will need to verbally taunt the skipper of the opposing team. Much to his chagrin, the spare outfielder who spends the entire first game heckling his opponents and their leader, is informed between games he has been traded to the Cincinnati Reds effective tomorrow and will need to report to his new boss, one very angry Rogers Hornsby. Did it happen? Who was Cal Abrams? Find out on Episode 12!

June 9, 1999: Certified Baseball History

After being ejected in the 12th inning by the plate umpire, Randy Marsh, for arguing a catcher’s interference call, Bobby Valentine returns to the dugout with a fake mustache and glasses. The National League suspends the Mets’ manager for two games and fine him for using a disguise. See for yourself! Also look who’s behind plate and sitting near Bobby Valentine in the dugout at the end of the video – two former Dodgers! Mike Piazza and Orel Hershiser.