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In this episode, Carolina Panther attendance woes; the Houston Oilers are back, baby; what are the Kansas City Royals up to; Shohei Ohtani's most unusual opt-out; a game of chicken in Tampa/St. Pete; plus Craig and Rex review the brilliant Sam Pollard documentary, "The League" (2023) about Negro League baseball.
Past episodes referenced:
46 - A Journey Through the Negro Leagues w/ Larry Lester
76 - A Baseball Season When Hitters Reigned Supreme w/ Lee Freedman
142 - The 1919 Black Sox w/ Jacob Pomrenke
143 - The Rays Are Getting Their New Stadium w/ Dr. Elizabeth Strom
179 - Ohtani is a Dodger and Astros are at the Crossroads
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