9.1/1014 votesLoading...#1 - The 8th Wonder of the World: The Astrodome
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/15/2015
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/1012 votesLoading...#2 - The Swingin' A's
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 2/7/2017
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.6/107 votesLoading...#3 - Terry Collins: A Life in Baseball
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/12/2016
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/105 votesLoading...
#4 - The Making of Mr. October
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 10/23/2016
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/1013 votesLoading...#5 - The Bird
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 6/28/2016
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1026 votesLoading...
#6 - Mr. Padre
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 1/30/2018
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1019 votesLoading...
#7 - The 1995 Mariners, Saving Baseball in Seattle
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 7/7/2019
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/106 votesLoading...
#8 - Tatis: The Rise of El Niño
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 7/14/2021
Check out the story of one of MLB's brightest stars as Fernando Tatis Jr. presents, "The Rise of El Niño"
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/109 votesLoading...
#9 - Joy in Wrigleyville
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/8/2016
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/109 votesLoading...
#10 - The Impossible Dream: Red Sox Nation Begins
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 7/9/2017
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/109 votesLoading...
#11 - Randy Johnson: The Big Picture
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/16/2015
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/106 votesLoading...
#12 - Mike Trout: Millville to MVP
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 4/9/2017
"MLB Network Presents" visits Mike Trout in Millville, NJ to get a closer look at the two-time MVP's hometown.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1018 votesLoading...
#13 - Junior
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 6/21/2020
The Hall Of Fame career of Ken Griffey Jr. is examined. The son of a big league player and the first overall pick in the 1987 MLB draft, "Junior" brought much needed star power to the Seattle Mariners franchise which had long been struggling in the standings and at the box office. He overcame several setbacks (a suicide attempt at 18, a messy departure from Seattle, a series of debilitating injuries) to receive the highest percentage of Hall Of Fame votes at the time.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/1012 votesLoading...#14 - Bench
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 1/30/2019
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/1022 votesLoading...
#15 - The Cobra at Twilight
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 12/12/2019
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1015 votesLoading...
#16 - The Dynasty that Almost Was
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 7/10/2017
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1013 votesLoading...
#17 - Eck: A Story of Saving
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 12/13/2018
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/1012 votesLoading...
#18 - Dusty: A Baseball Journey
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/9/2016
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Aaron Cohen
- 7.6/107 votesLoading...
#19 - Jim Leyland: A Life in Baseball
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/31/2017
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/1010 votesLoading...
#20 - Only in Hollywood
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 7/15/2018
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/1023 votesLoading...#21 - The Colorful Montreal Expos
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/26/2016
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/105 votesLoading...
#22 - The Story of Billy Bean
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/10/2015
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/1010 votesLoading...#23 - 56: The Streak
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 5/15/2016
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.3/109 votesLoading...
#24 - Holy Cow! The Story of Harry Caray
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/2/2016
A look at Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Caray's rise to becoming an iconic voice in baseball, and how his legacy still resonates throughout the game today. Narrated by actor and Cubs fan William Petersen.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.2/1014 votesLoading...
#25 - Birds of a Different Game: The '80s Cardinals
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 1/28/2020
The St. Louis Cardinals teams of the 1980s are examined. Whitey Herzog was hired as manager in 1980 and began crafting a team that was built on speed and defense. Cardinals were the only team in the decade to appear in three World Series (winning the 1982 World Series over the Milwaukee Brewers).
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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!
A series of documentaries and profiles on some of baseball's most prominent personalities.
Genre:Documentary
Network:MLB Network
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 N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/15/2015. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Swingin' A's".