EPISODE · Dec 18, 2020 · 54 MIN
The rightful place of the Negro Leagues, with historian Larry Lester
from Ballpark Dimensions · host MLB.com
MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello talk about the importance of the Negro Leagues being given equal standing as a major league, then bring on Negro Leagues historian Larry Lester to explain how baseball got to this moment, his role in pushing it forward, and explain how one of baseball’s all-time leading home run hitters could see his career total change. After, Mike and Matt discuss the Nolan Arenado / Trevor Story situation with the Rockies, what the Mets should do next, and a few possible changes to make the game more entertaining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello talk about the importance of the Negro Leagues being given equal standing as a major league, then bring on Negro Leagues historian Larry Lester to explain how baseball got to this moment, his role in pushing it forward, and explain how one of baseball’s all-time leading home run hitters could see his career total change. After, Mike and Matt discuss the Nolan Arenado / Trevor Story situation with the Rockies, what the Mets should do next, and a few possible changes to make the game more entertaining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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