Mike Safo with Jane Leavy, New York Times Best-Selling Author and Trailblazing Reporter / Sportswriter

Joined today with New York Times best-selling author and trailblazing sportswriter, Jane Leavy. Jane talks about growing up in New York City, the foods she misses most, and what it was like to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium. Jane shares stories from her groundbreaking career at The Washington Post, covering everything from the Olympics to Ronald Reagan, and opens up about her new book, Make Me Commissioner: I Know What’s Wrong with Baseball—and How to Fix It. We dive into why she chose not to write another sports biography, how this book turned out to be her toughest yet, and the epic road trip that inspired it. Jane also gives her take on today’s game, from Tommy John surgeries and the impact of analytics to the decline in African-American players and why kids should get free admission to spark a new love for baseball. Plus, she reminisces about writing her acclaimed biographies of Sandy Koufax and Mickey Mantle, reveals the coolest person in her phone, and shares an amazing piece of Mantle memorabilia from her collection. Don’t miss this episode with one of the best storytellers and baseball minds out there... Jane Leavy Check out Jane's site here: https://janeleavy.com/