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Black to the Bigs

A look at the declining number of African American players in Major League Baseball with interviews with players, umpires, agents and others sharing their views and experiences.

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Black to the Bigs

Season 2025 Episode 1 | 45m 6s | CC

Black to the Bigs examines the decline of Black players in MLB since Jackie Robinson’s historic breakthrough. This revealing documentary features legends like Ken Griffey Jr., Mookie Betts, J.P. Crawford, Marcus Stroman, Jordan Walker, Harold Reynolds, Bob Kendrick, Dusty Baker, Ron Washington, and other baseball greats discussing barriers that they've faced and advocating for lasting change.

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