Last season we had Michael Orton join the podcast to talk about his book 'Opening Day 50 for 50'. We enjoyed that so much that we asked Michael to rejoin us to talk about what's gone on in Baltimore with the Orioles and his favorite team the Nationals. But we also get serious and talk about racism in baseball as it pertained to Curt Flood and Dick Allen - two who should be elected to the Hall of Fame immediately!

Michael also shared some stories from his book as well as his own personal story adopting three African-American children after he and his wife had three children of their own. It' was a terrific conversation and we think you'll enjoy it on this most important of baseball days every season - Opening Day!

The episode is also an audio podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1066072/14778527

Thanks for the intro and outro music this season which is. courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music.

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