Jose de Jesus Ortiz Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
Jose de Jesus Ortiz on XEditor https://t.co/G9CbbtlRDV. @ouresquina Former STL Post-Dispatch Sports columnist, Former #Astros, #Mets, Rays beatwriter. Former national BBWAA president. 📢

The 1998 Yankees: The Inside Story of the Greatest Baseball Team Ever
Jack CurryJack Curry is one of the best. I’ve been a fan of Jack’s work for almost 25 years. I read him religiously when he was at the New York Times. I cannot wait to read his book on the 1998 Yankees. I bet any baseball fan would love it too. It’s out today. Go buy it. https://t.co/FIvXKgUI1b
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Baseball: The Writer's Game
Mike ShannonMike Shannon was so good with baseball fans, especially #stlcards fans. I’m glad two of my three daughters got to meet him. Rest in Peace, Mr. Shannon. https://t.co/Gk7VesBvgl
Paperback, 2002
$19.95Member price:$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
James: Faith That Works
John A. StewartI just watched The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. James Stewart and John Wayne were brilliant. “This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.” https://t.co/LF9KchMaBj
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Big Papi
David OrtizBig Papi David Ortiz tours Baseball Hall of Fame “The last thing that you’re thinking about is being part of the pack,” @davidortiz said on his @baseballhall tour. “You know what I’m saying? It’s extremely difficult, but here we are.” #DominicanRepublic https://t.co/UOFczUAwWV
Paperback, 2008
$22.99Member price:$11.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Alou: My Baseball Journey
Felipe AlouIf you are still looking for a good baseball book to give for Christmas, @PeterKerasotis’ “Alou: My Baseball Journey” on Felipe Alou is perfect. I loved this book. https://t.co/biMTKsvLEN
Paperback, 2020
$19.95Member price:$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Union: Or, the Divided Church Made One
John HarrisI’m so grateful Senator @whitmire_john is speaking out. The last thing Houston needs is more criminals on the loose. Lock your doors, folks! State senator, police union share outrage after nearly 300 Harris Co. suspects freed by computer glitch https://t.co/IWwt3QyHdJ
Hardcover, 2022
$34.95Member price:$31.45 + Free shipping10% off
Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball's Brightest Minds Created Sports' Biggest Mess
Evan DrellichI’ve been meaning to rave about my pal @EvanDrellich’s book Winning Fixes Everything. Most baseball folks and, I’d say all sports executives and fans, should read it. Check it out. https://t.co/YJVaaXE8f4
Hardcover, 2023
$32.00Member price:$16.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Shield of Paris: Stories
Larry SmithVisiting my “Jewish grandfather” Jerry Izenberg for Christmas. The legendary Newark Star-Ledger columnist is telling my kids stories about Eddie Robinson, Larry Doby, Muhammad Ali, Red Smith, @GeorgeForeman, Yogi Berra and Thurgood Marshall. https://t.co/oD4xaWgcMh https://t.co/B21eUwq4lZ
Paperback, 2019
$19.60Member price:$9.80 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Life on the Ocean, Or, Memorials of Captain Wm. Robinson
John HallCongrats, John @RangerBlake! John is one of the best PR guys in #MLB, and he is a perfect selection for the @Rangers’ Hall of Fame. https://t.co/cnGzxYIGr5
Hardcover, 2019
$31.95Member price:$28.75 + Free shipping10% off
Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe
David MaranissIt’s on! I just received “Path Lit by Lightning, the life of Jim Thorpe.” I’m so excited to read the latest masterpiece by my favorite author, Mr. @davidmaraniss. Hopefully @ouruss & I can discuss this book with Mr. Maraniss on our podcast next month. #BookTwitter https://t.co/ULeRqtc3DN
Paperback, 2023
$21.99Member price:$10.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book