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The Best Episodes of MLB Network Presents

Every episode of MLB Network Presents ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of MLB Network Presents!

The Best Episodes of MLB Network Presents

A series of documentaries and profiles on some of baseball's most prominent personalities.

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  1. Background image for The 8th Wonder of the World: The Astrodome
    9.1/10(14 votes)

    #1 - The 8th Wonder of the World: The Astrodome

    S1:E11

    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.

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  2. Background image for Donnie Baseball
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Donnie Baseball

    S8:E1

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  3. Background image for The Swingin' A's
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #3 - The Swingin' A's

    S3:E2

    Chronicling owner Charlie Finley's "Mustache Gang" Oakland A's dynasty of the early 1970s, which had players such as Rollie Fingers, Gene Tenace and Reggie Jackson leading the way to three straight titles. Narrated by MC Hammer, a former A's employee.

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  4. Background image for Terry Collins: A Life in Baseball
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Terry Collins: A Life in Baseball

    S2:E1

    Mets manager Terry Collins opens up about his baseball journey, from never making it to the Majors as a player to guiding the Mets to the 2015 World Series. Collins reflects on the 2015 Fall Classic and looks ahead to what his baseball life has in store.

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  5. Background image for The Making of Mr. October
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #5 - The Making of Mr. October

    S2:E10

    Reggie Jackson, a first-ballot Hall of Famer who won a remarkable five World Series titles and was twice named the World Series Most Valuable Player. Follow the journey of Reggie becoming "Mr. October" in this one hour documentary narrated by Ice Cube and featuring interviews with Jackson, Pete Rose, Derek Jeter, Julius Erving and Rickey Henderson among others.

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  6. Background image for The Impossible Dream: Red Sox Nation Begins
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    #6 - The Impossible Dream: Red Sox Nation Begins

    S3:E5

    Long before the likes of Big Papi, Pedro, Manny and even before the heartbreak of Buckner and the indelible image of Fisk waving the ball fair, Red Sox Nation as we know it began 50 years ago with the Impossible Dream of 1967.

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  8. Background image for The 1995 Mariners, Saving Baseball in Seattle
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    #7 - The 1995 Mariners, Saving Baseball in Seattle

    S5:E4

    The 1995 Seattle Mariners season is examined. With an aging, deteriorating stadium and sagging attendance, the Mariners were in danger of relocating to another city. However, the 1995 team is credited with saving baseball in Seattle by making a improbable run to the American League Championship Series and creating a sense of excitement that had never been seen before in the city's 18 year history with the team.

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  9. Background image for The Bird
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    #8 - The Bird

    S2:E7

    The story of baseball phenomenon Mark Fidrych, a small town Massachusetts kid who found himself at the center of the American sports world in the summer of 1976. Still the only MLB player ever to grace the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, this counter-culture hero captivated a nation, and his tragic fall from grace in chronicled with interviews from friends, family and teammates.

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  10. Background image for Mr. Padre
    8.3/10(29 votes)

    #9 - Mr. Padre

    S4:E1

    The career of Tony Gwynn (1960-2014) is examined. Nicknamed Mr. Padre, Gwynn had a infectious personality that connected with fans, teammates, media members and rival players.

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    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Bench

    S5:E2

    An in-depth and intimate look at Johnny Bench's Hall of Fame playing career and his life now as a father to two young sons. Narrated by award-winning actor Martin Sheen.

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  12. Background image for Randy Johnson: The Big Picture
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Randy Johnson: The Big Picture

    S1:E7

    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.

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  13. Background image for Mike Trout: Millville to MVP
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Mike Trout: Millville to MVP

    S3:E4

    "MLB Network Presents" visits Mike Trout in Millville, NJ to get a closer look at the two-time MVP's hometown.

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  14. Background image for The Cobra at Twilight
    8.0/10(24 votes)

    #13 - The Cobra at Twilight

    S5:E5

    The career of former outfielder Dave Parker is examined. Nicknamed "The Cobra", Parker was the first professional athlete to earn an average of one million dollars per year. Now out of the public eye, he struggles with Parkinson's disease and bad knees.

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  15. Background image for Junior
    8.0/10(19 votes)

    #14 - Junior

    S6:E2

    In exclusive new interviews, stars and legends across the sports and entertainment landscape discuss Ken Griffey Jr.’s generational talent, which transcended baseball and made him one of sports’ most famous athletes. Narrated by Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actor Sterling K. Brown, the 90-minute documentary chronicles Griffey Jr.’s journey from growing up in clubhouses alongside his father Ken Griffey, Sr. to becoming the face of baseball throughout the 1990s. From his picturesque swing to his unforgettable swagger, Griffey Jr. opens up about his life’s seminal moments, which propelled him to 630 home runs and a first-ballot induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016.

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  16. Background image for Tatis: The Rise of El Niño
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Tatis: The Rise of El Niño

    S7:E1

    An in-depth documentary detailing the recent rise of San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. Hailing from the Dominican Republic, Tatis made his MLB debut in 2019, won a Silver Slugger Award in 2020 and was a 2021 All-Star. In addition to Tatis and his family, MLB Network talks with legends like Pedro Martinez and Alex Rodriguez about the rising star.

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  17. Background image for The Story of Billy Bean
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #16 - The Story of Billy Bean

    S1:E5

    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.

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  18. Background image for The Dynasty that Almost Was
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    #17 - The Dynasty that Almost Was

    S3:E6

    The 1990s Indians inspired great pride, but also great pain. They were quite a team for a time but not quite the team of their time. They were fearless, flamboyant, fantastic -- six division titles in seven years, two American League pennants, a then-record 455 straight sellouts. In a beautiful new ballpark, in a city longing for sporting success with the Browns having bounced for Baltimore, those Indians teams won hearts ... but no World Series titles. The film is narrated by Corbin Bernsen -- star of the movie "Major League," which until the 1990s Indians came along was, sadly, as close as the franchise had gotten to the postseason for many decades. And just as you didn't have to be a Cleveland fan to appreciate "Major League," you don't have to be one to appreciate this compelling look at a team that came up short in the World Series, but not in the realm of entertainment and intrigue.

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  19. Background image for Eck: A Story of Saving
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #18 - Eck: A Story of Saving

    S4:E4

    A profile of Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley, who began his career as a starter for the Cleveland Indians, battled alcoholism, and reinvented himself as the closer for the Oakland Athletics.

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  20. Background image for Brett
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Brett

    S9:E2

    Watch the behind the scenes on one of the greatest third basemen in history.

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  21. Background image for Dusty: A Baseball Journey
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Dusty: A Baseball Journey

    S2:E4

    Chronicling the career of Dusty Baker, with comments from Hank Aaron; Tommy Lasorda; Ralph Garr; Steve Garvey; Rick Sutcliffe; announcers Pat Hughes and Duane Kuiper; and musician and Giants fan Elvin Bishop. Washington is his fourth managerial stop after a long playing career with the Braves, Dodgers, Giants and A's.

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  22. Background image for Jim Leyland: A Life in Baseball
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #21 - Jim Leyland: A Life in Baseball

    S3:E1

    Chronicling former Pirates, Marlins, Rockies and Tigers manager Jim Leyland, from his upbringing in Perrysburg, Ohio, to his lengthy coaching career. Tony LaRussa, Gene Lamont and Dave Dombrowski are among those interviewed.

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  23. Background image for Only in Hollywood
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #22 - Only in Hollywood

    S4:E3

    Emmy-winning Bryan Cranston narrates the story of the 1988 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers; the season featured Kirk Gibson's iconic and heroic walk-off home run off future Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley.

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  24. Background image for The Colorful Montreal Expos
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #23 - The Colorful Montreal Expos

    S2:E2

    Chronicling the bittersweet history of the Expos through reflections by former players, journalists, broadcasters and executives. Featured: Andre Dawson; Cliff Floyd; Rusty Staub; Pedro Martinez, Dave Van Horne, and Jonah Keri. William Shatner narrates.

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  25. Background image for Joy in Wrigleyville
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #24 - Joy in Wrigleyville

    S2:E11

    An emotional look at the Cubs' historic 2016 World Series title through the eyes of multi-generational fans including celebrities (Billy Corgan, narrator John Cusack), nuns, firefighters, and those paying tribute to loved ones, including Dutchie Caray.

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  26. Background image for 56: The Streak
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #25 - 56: The Streak

    S2:E6

    A 75th-anniversary look at Joe DiMaggio's famed 56-game hitting streak, featuring players who've fallen short of the record including Pete Rose, Paul Molitor and Jimmy Rollins, as well as college record-holder Robin Ventura (58 games). Ed Burns narrates.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The 8th Wonder of the World: The Astrodome" is the best rated episode of "MLB Network Presents". It scored 9.1/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/15/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Donnie Baseball".