09: Matt Callahan (Tri-City ValleyCats), Part 2

In the second half our our interview, Matt explains the ValleyCats' move to the independent Frontier League, and the obstacles the club overcame during COVID and the contraction of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) minor league system. We also dig into the archives to explore Troy’s deep links to baseball’s earliest days, including the first-ever grand slam in MLB history, hit by a Troy Trojan right here in Rensselaer County.If you haven’t heard part 1 of Chapter 05, we strongly recommend you go back and check out the first half.Show Notes:Tri-City ValleyCats (Official Website)Remembering the long-ago major league history of Troy, N.Y. (ESPN.com)Grondahl: Historian finds first grand slam in MLB history — in Rensselaer (Times Union)Subscribe for email updates on upcoming guests, chapters, and special bonus content. Credits:Produced, edited, and hosted by John SalkaTheme music by Steven J. Goldman, Four Legs RecordsVisit troystorypod.com for upcoming episodes, guests, and bonus content.Connect with Troy Story on:FacebookInstagramThreadsYouTubeBlueskyThe views and opinions expressed by the host are their own and do not represent the views of their employer or any other entity