Historian Simon Sharma explores why baseball has captured the imagination of artists and artisans alike. From 2009. Show more

After 30 years living in the USA, why is English-born historian Simon Schama mad about the bat-and-ball skills of the Boston Red Sox?

After 30 years in America, English-born historian Simon Schama wonders why he's still bewitched by the ever-popular sport.

Coverage of the second semi-final.

Live coverage of the bronze medal match.

Coverage of the final.

Live coverage of the first semi-final.

Historian Simon Sharma explores his passion for baseball - and the Boston Red Sox - in his adopted American home. From 2009. Show more

Baseball commentary from the MLB regular season with Cincinatti Reds v Pittsburgh Pirates followed by Oakland Athletics v Minnesota Twins.

Baseball commentary from the final day of the MLB regular season.

Commentary from the MLB play-offs as Pittsburgh Pirates face St Louis Cardinals.

Commentary from the MLB play-offs as Boston Red Sox face Tampa Bay Rays.

Commentary from the MLB play-offs as St Louis Cardinals face Pittsburgh Pirates.

Commentary from the MLB play-offs as Detroit Tigers face Oakland Athletics.

Baseball commentary from the MLB play-offs as LA Dodgers take on St Louis Cardinals.

Commentary from the MLB play-offs as St Louis Cardinals face LA Dodgers in their second NL championship game.

Commentary from the MLB play-offs as St Louis Cardinals face LA Dodgers in their third NL championship game.

Commentary from the MLB as St Louis Cardinals face LA Dodgers.

Commentary from the MLB as LA Dodgers face St Louis Cardinals in their 6th play-off game.

Commentary from the MLB as Boston Red Sox face Detroit Tigers in their 5th play-off game.