On this episode of Baseball Bytes, we explore the introduction of the Reserve Clause in 1879—a rule that changed baseball's trajectory and its players' rights. Learn how this small agreement among National League owners gave teams control over players' careers and sparked a labor battle for nearly a century.

On this episode of Baseball Bytes, we journey back to 1876 for the founding of the National League, a turning point in baseball history that transformed the game from chaotic beginnings into a structured and professional sport.

On this episode of Baseball Bytes, we uncover the story of baseball’s first professional league—the National Association (1871-1875). From the thrill of its rise to the chaos that led to its fall, this episode explores how the NA shaped the future of pro baseball, paving the way for the game we know today.

In this episode of Baseball Bytes, we explore the story of the Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first fully professional baseball team. Led by Harry Wright, the Red Stockings revolutionized the game in 1869 by paying their players openly and dominating their competition with an undefeated season. Tune in to learn how this groundbreaking team changed baseball forever and set the stage for the professional sport we know today!

In this episode of Baseball Bytes, we explore the National Association of Base Ball Players (NABBP), the first organized baseball league in America. We discuss how the NABBP standardized rules, expanded the sport across the country and laid the foundation for modern professional baseball. Join us as we dive into the origins of organized play and the lasting impact of the NABBP on the game today.