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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. 9.0/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Donnie Baseball

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  2. 8.7/10(12 votes)

    #2 - The Swingin' A's

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    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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  3. 8.6/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Terry Collins: A Life in Baseball

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    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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  4. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #4 - The Making of Mr. October

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    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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  5. 8.4/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Mr. Padre

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    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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  6. 8.4/10(21 votes)

    #6 - The 1995 Mariners, Saving Baseball in Seattle

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    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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  8. 8.3/10(13 votes)

    #7 - The Bird

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    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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  9. 8.3/10(11 votes)

    #8 - The Impossible Dream: Red Sox Nation Begins

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    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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  10. 8.2/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Tatis: The Rise of El Niño

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    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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  11. 8.1/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Bench

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    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. 8.0/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Mike Trout: Millville to MVP

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    "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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  13. 8.0/10(19 votes)

    #12 - Junior

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    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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  14. 7.9/10(22 votes)

    #13 - The Cobra at Twilight

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    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. 7.7/10(15 votes)

    #14 - The Dynasty that Almost Was

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    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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  16. 7.7/10(13 votes)

    #15 - Eck: A Story of Saving

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    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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  17. 7.7/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Brett

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

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  18. 7.6/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Dusty: A Baseball Journey

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    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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  19. 7.6/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Jim Leyland: A Life in Baseball

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    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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  20. 7.6/10(10 votes)

    #19 - Only in Hollywood

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    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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  21. 7.5/10(23 votes)

    #20 - The Colorful Montreal Expos

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    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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  22. 7.5/10(10 votes)

    #21 - Joy in Wrigleyville

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    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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  23. 7.4/10(10 votes)

    #22 - 56: The Streak

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    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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  24. 7.3/10(10 votes)

    #23 - Holy Cow! The Story of Harry Caray

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    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.

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  25. 7.2/10(14 votes)

    #24 - Birds of a Different Game: The '80s Cardinals

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    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).

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  26. 7.1/10(12 votes)

    #25 - Atlanta Rules: The Story of the 90s Braves

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    A documentary on the Braves and how they went from perennial underperformers to the model of baseball excellence, culminating with the 1995 World Series championship. Future Hall of Famers, Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, John Smoltz and Chipper Jones, along with Hall of Fame Manager, Bobby Cox and Hall of Fame General Manager, John Schuerholz, provide behind-the-scenes perspectives on their dominant streak in new interviews.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Donnie Baseball" is the best rated episode of "MLB Network Presents". It scored 9/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/3/2022. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Swingin' A's".