This collection of nine essays looks into some of baseball's most elusive mysteries. Topics include: the discovery of the body of Ed Delahanty at the bottle of Niagara Falls, the suicides of Chick Stahl and serious death of National League president Harry Pulliam, the case of a game that may never have been played, gambling scandals involving Hall of Famers, the facts behind the legendary matchups of Satchel Paige and slugger Josh Gibson, and the reasons behind the Brooklyn Dodgers move to Los Angeles.

The Ebbets Field volume is the second in McFarland's series on historic ballparks. The book combines articles about the park and the memories of those who went there in any capacity. Essay topics include long time Dodger owner Charles Ebbets, Brooklyn at the opening and closing of the park, the first and last Dodger games at Ebbets Field, black baseball at Ebbets Field, non-baseball events at Ebbets Field and statistical analyses of the park. The memories section includes the reminiscences of Dodger and visiting players as well as fans of all types and ages.

Old Comiskey Park includes essays and memories covering the history and evolution of the former home of the Chicago White Sox, as well as its importance to its surrounding neighbourhoods, and to the city of Chicago. Essays cover Charles Comiskey and the location of the ballpark; the neighbourhoods that surround the site; the dimensions and configurations of Old Comiskey Park; a summary of All-Star, World Series, and playoff games played there; Negro League baseball at Comiskey Park; Bill Veeck; the ballpark as host to events and sports other than White Sox baseball; and an analysis...