The Tenth Inning

Bottom of the Tenth

2h 4m

As America reels from the horror of the 9/11 attacks, baseball provides solace, and in an incredible World Series, gives the country something to cheer about. As the rivalry between the Yankees and the Red Sox reaches the boiling point, long-suffering Boston fans rejoice in their first World Series victory in 86 years, while Giants and Cubs fans endure devastating losses.

Episodes

Bottom of the Tenth

S1 E2 - 2h 4m

As America reels from the horror of the 9/11 attacks, baseball provides solace, and in an incredible World Series, gives the country something to cheer about. As the rivalry between the Yankees and the Red Sox reaches the boiling point, long-suffering Boston fans rejoice in their first World Series victory in 86 years, while Giants and Cubs fans endure devastating losses.
Top of the Tenth

S1 E1 - 1h 56m

In 1994, the national pastime faces its worst crisis in 70 years when a bitter and prolonged strike forces the cancellation of the World Series, infuriating fans dismayed by the athletes and teams they once worshipped. Baseball has to rebuild.

Extras + Features

Tom Verducci: 'The Steroid Era'

39s

Tom Verducci talks about how all players are tainted by the steroid era.
Jon Thorn: Baseball Stats

1m 35s

Jon Miller talks about VORP and other stats in baseball.
Mike Barnicle: Baseball in the Family

1m 9s

Mike Barnicle talks about the Red Sox loss of 2003 to the Yankees and how it impacted his son, Tim.
Why We Love the Game

3m 33s

Will, Verducci, Bryant, Barnicle, Goodwin and Breton explain why they love baseball.
Arriving in America

6m 16s

Latin American players discuss integration in baseball.
The Tenth Inning Interview Extra: World Baseball Classic

1m 20s

Ichiro discusses baseball in Japan.
2005 Congressional Hearings

44s

Footage from the 2005 congressional hearings on steroid use in baseball.
Asterisks and The Hall of Fame

2m 39s

Will, Bryant, Early and Verducci discuss how statistics would be unraveled with asterisks
Dan Okrent: The Origins of Rotisserie Baseball

3m 14s

Dan Okrent discusses inventing Rotisserie baseball.
Joe Torre: Being A Manager

41s

Joe Torre talks about his experiences as a manager.
Baseball in The Dominican Republic

6m 5s

Baseball is sacred to the people of the Dominican Republic
Discussing Barry Bonds

12m 54s

Experts discuss the complicated character of Barry Bonds.

Schedule

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The Tenth Inning

Top of the Tenth

Tuesday
Oct 26

2:00 pm

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2 Hours

In 1994 a strike forces the cancellation of the World Series; the sport of baseball rebuilds itself with new stadiums and players from Latin America.
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The Tenth Inning

Bottom of the Tenth

Wednesday
Oct 27

2:00 pm

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2 Hours 30 Minutes

Boston Red Sox win the World Series after 86 years; Barry Bonds crushes Mark McGwire's home run record; steroids cast a shadow on the game.

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