The book is divided into seven chapters, each of which are titled "Game", in reference to a full-length World Series.

[1] Kepner discuses individual plays and memorable games; examples include: Willie Mays' catch in Game 1 of the 1954 series and Babe Ruth's called shot in the '32 series against the Chicago Cubs.

[2] Olive Fellows of Christian Science Monitor described the book as a "quirky and engrossing celebration of the Series".

"[3] Steven Roberts of The Washington Post described the book as "full of lively incidents and insights".

Hoffman of The New York Sun praised the book and Kepner's writing: "With encyclopedic knowledge and a spry pen… Mr. Kepner strikes the right balance between reverence for the game's legends and respect for the randomness in outcome its difficulty ensures… "The Grandest Stage" is full of unexpected facts and lists sure to stir debate through the cold months between the final out of the World Series and the first toss of spring training.