From his first year in Rookie ball, when Tommy Lasorda ordered him to send a letter to the Dodgers’ starting shortstop informing him that he should retire early to make way for the young phenom, to appearing in disguise in the Mets’ dugout following an ejection, Bobby Valentine was a lightning rod for mischievous controversy, grabbing headlines wherever he went. Mavericks are seldom welcomed to upset the status quo, and Major League Baseball was no exception. In astonishing detail, Bobby Valentine reflects on the many remarkable moments that comprised his playing and managerial careers.

Baseball pro Johnny Damon recounts his years of growing up with baseball dreams, spending long years climbing the ladder, and then over the course of three years seeing the building blocks of those dreams fall into place. Starting in 2002 with the Red Sox, Johnny shows readers what can happen when a determined front office decides to roll the dice and acquire players who, like Johnny, leave the thinking out of it --- who trust their instincts and play team baseball. Forget what you’ve read about the posse of long-haired rebels who eventually made up the 2004 Red Sox, now Johnny Damon brings you inside, shows you the black humor that erupted when it seemed they could do nothing right, and the immense joy that followed when 25 guys took turns picking each other up, and by sheer force of will reached baseball’s summit.

Five-time New York Times best-selling author Peter Golenbock brings forth the definitive oral history of the Boston Red Sox. His focus is on the players, managers and owners who were the colorful characters and legends that guided their legion of fans. This isn't some dusty, boring retelling of the franchise's history; Golenbock goes back and forth from laying out the facts of a situation and then allowing the key players in each anecdote to offer their personal reflection, opinion, or commentary. Experience the entire history of the Red Sox, sit down with all the key people, and get the proper perspective on the Red Sox's place in baseball history.

The New York Mets’ road to success has been a rutted and furrowed path. Now, with the help of New York Times bestselling author Peter Golenbock, the complete story of one of the most controversial teams in baseball history comes to life. Utilizing dozens of personal interviews with players, coaches, fans, sportswriters, and clubhouse personnel, AMAZIN' takes readers on a journey from their bumbling days as a new team in 1962 to their stunning World Championships in 1969 and 1986, through to today.