MLB Network Presents (2015)
Synopsis
A series of documentaries and profiles on some of baseball's most prominent personalities.
Network
MLB Network
Episodes
The Odd Couple: Bochy and Flannery
A 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.
Nasty Boys: The 1990 Cincinnati Reds
A 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.
The Offseason: Hope in Chicago and Miami
Joe 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.
Hall of Fame Pitchers: Smoltz & Pedro
Behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz as they get the call to Cooperstown.
The Story of Billy Bean
Billy Bean details his experience as one of just two former MLB players to publicly come out as gay. Bean left the game shortly after the death of his partner in 1995, having spent parts of six seasons with the Tigers, Dodgers and Padres.
Buck Showalter: A Life in Baseball
An in-depth look at the passion and philosophy that have been at the core of Orioles manager Buck Showalter through more than two decades of coaching and managing with four MLB clubs.
Randy Johnson: The Big Picture
An intimate portrait of 2015 Hall of Fame inductee Randy Johnson, looking at his transformative journey from raw talent to dominant force. Narrated by Metallica lead singer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer James Hetfield.
Aaron, Bench, Koufax & Mays
Honored as baseball's "Greatest Living Players" at the All-Star Game in Cincinnati, Hank Aaron, Johnny Bench, Sandy Koufax and Willie Mays, sit down for an interview with Bob Costas.
Royal in Kansas City, 30 Years Later
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Lenny Randle: The Most Interesting Man in Baseball
A look at the colorful life and 12-year MLB career of Lenny Randle, who discusses from his home in Italy why Rolling Stone dubbed him "the most interesting man in baseball." Narrated by comedian and Mets fan Jim Breuer.
The 8th Wonder of the World: The Astrodome
A 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.
Hawk: The Colorful Life of Ken Harrelson
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Details
Original Title
MLB Network Presents
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
9
Episodes
53
Production
MLB Network
