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Bobby and Alex bring on Rowan University professor Debbie Sharnak to discuss MLB’s international presence, including the ways their practices overseas reflect imperialist desires, the U.S.’s long history of baseball as an export, the complicated proposal of an international draft, the impact of talent drain on international communities, the role of baseball academies in the sport’s global influence, and more.
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Two Dominican prospects sue the Angels
Dodgers establish a “secret” baseball academy in Uganda
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Songs featured in this episode:
boygenius — "$20" • Sweet Pill — "Sucker Punch" • Green Day — "Longview" • Booker T & the M.G.’s — “Green Onions”
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Bobby and Alex bring on Rowan University professor Debbie Sharnak to discuss MLB’s international presence, including the ways their practices overseas reflect imperialist desires, the U.S.’s long history of baseball as an export, the complicated proposal of an international draft, the impact of talent drain on international communities, the role of baseball academies in the sport’s global influence, and more.
Submit questions for a Tipping Pitches milestone episode.
Links:
Two Dominican prospects sue the Angels
Dodgers establish a “secret” baseball academy in Uganda
Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon
Tipping Pitches merchandise
Songs featured in this episode:
boygenius — "$20" • Sweet Pill — "Sucker Punch" • Green Day — "Longview" • Booker T & the M.G.’s — “Green Onions”

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