Ring the Bell: A Journey Through Philadelphia Baseball History

08/07/2025

NEW DROP!

About a month ago, I was a guest on the Bucket List Podcast.

Please head over there and give it a listen! Let's make my appearance their most popular drop of August!

https://baseballbucketlist.com/.../episode-187-bruce-sarte/

08/03/2025

🚨 NEW BLOG POST: Meet Gage Wood – the Phillies’ 2025 First-Round Pick! 🚨

The Phillies went all-in on power arms this year, and Gage Wood is leading the charge. With a blazing fastball, elite strikeout numbers, and a no-hitter in the College World Series, he’s already turning heads. 👀🔥

But how does Wood fit into the Phillies’ long-term pitching plans? When might he debut in red pinstripes? And what will it take for him to crack the big-league rotation?

📖 Check out my latest deep dive and find out:
👉 https://www.bruceasarte.com/post/did-the-phillies-ring-the-bell-with-gage-wood

The Philadelphia Phillies went for power and fire by selecting Gage Wood with their first-round pick in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft. Measuring an even 6’ and tipping the scales at 205 lb, the power-throwing right-hander is ready to make an impact. He was ranked as the #50 prospect in this c...

07/14/2025

🚨 NEW EPISODE DROP 🚨
🎙️ Ring the Bell: A Journey Through Philadelphia Baseball History
⚾ "Bobbed Hair & Big Swings: The Philadelphia Bobbies and Women’s Baseball in the 1920s"

Before there was Title IX or the AAGPBL, there were barnstorming pioneers—and Philadelphia had some of the boldest. Meet the Philadelphia Bobbies, a team of fiercely talented young women led by the trailblazing Mary O’Gara and starring Edith Houghton, the 10-year-old shortstop who could field circles around grown men.

In this episode, we dive deep into:
💇‍♀️ How bobbed hair became a symbol of rebellion and style on the diamond
🌍 The Bobbies’ jaw-dropping 1925 tour of Japan—yes, across the Pacific!
🥎 How Philly’s women’s teams defied expectations, played with heart, and helped pave the way for generations to come

From games against the Morton Bloomer Girls to grueling travel across America and beyond, this is the incredible true story of ambition, athleticism, and audacity.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your baseball history fix.
📸 Don’t miss the stunning new episode artwork!

Bobbed Hair & Big Swings: The Philadelphia Bobbies and Women’s Baseball in the 1920sBefore there was Title IX or the AAGPBL, there were barnstorming pioneers—and Philadelphia had some of the boldest. Meet the Philadelphia Bobbies, a team of fiercely talented young women led by the trailblazing M...