MLB Network Presents

Staffel 2

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A series of documentaries and profiles on some of baseball's most prominent personalities.

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Terry Collins: A Life in Baseball
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Terry Collins: A Life in BaseballMets manager Terry Collins opens up about his baseball journey, from never making it to the Majors as a player to guiding the Mets to the 2015 World Series. Collins reflects on the 2015 Fall Classic and looks ahead to what his baseball life has in store.
The Colorful Montreal Expos
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The Colorful Montreal ExposChronicling the bittersweet history of the Expos through reflections by former players, journalists, broadcasters and executives. Featured: Andre Dawson; Cliff Floyd; Rusty Staub; Pedro Martinez, Dave Van Horne, and Jonah Keri. William Shatner narrates.
Holy Cow! The Story of Harry Caray
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Holy Cow! The Story of Harry CarayA look at Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Caray's rise to becoming an iconic voice in baseball, and how his legacy still resonates throughout the game today. Narrated by actor and Cubs fan William Petersen.
Dusty: A Baseball Journey
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Dusty: A Baseball JourneyChronicling the career of Dusty Baker, with comments from Hank Aaron; Tommy Lasorda; Ralph Garr; Steve Garvey; Rick Sutcliffe; announcers Pat Hughes and Duane Kuiper; and musician and Giants fan Elvin Bishop. Washington is his fourth managerial stop after a long playing career with the Braves, Dodgers, Giants and A's.
Rod Carew: The Fight of His Life
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Rod Carew: The Fight of His LifeHall of Famer Rod Carew discusses his near-death experience and reflects on playing days in which he hit .300 in 15 consecutive seasons. Carew is committed to raising awareness for heart health.
56: The Streak
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56: The StreakA 75th-anniversary look at Joe DiMaggio's famed 56-game hitting streak, featuring players who've fallen short of the record including Pete Rose, Paul Molitor and Jimmy Rollins, as well as college record-holder Robin Ventura (58 games). Ed Burns narrates.
The Bird
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The BirdThe story of baseball phenomenon Mark Fidrych, a small town Massachusetts kid who found himself at the center of the American sports world in the summer of 1976. Still the only MLB player ever to grace the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, this counter-culture hero captivated a nation, and his tragic fall from grace in chronicled with interviews from friends, family and teammates.
Against the Odds: The Mike Piazza Story
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Against the Odds: The Mike Piazza StoryA look at Hall of Fame inductee Mike Piazza's improbable rise from a 62nd-round draft pick to baseball immortality. Footage of Piazza's orientation visit to Cooperstown accompanies stories from teammates and managers. Mets fan Matthew Broderick narrates.
.406
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.406A 75-year retrospective on Hall of Famer Ted Williams' pursuit of the last .400 batting average. Comments from the Red Sox star are interspersed with those of Wade Boggs, George Brett, Rod Carew and the late Tony Gwynn, who all fell short of the feat.
The Making of Mr. October
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The Making of Mr. OctoberReggie Jackson, a first-ballot Hall of Famer who won a remarkable five World Series titles and was twice named the World Series Most Valuable Player. Follow the journey of Reggie becoming "Mr. October" in this one hour documentary narrated by Ice Cube and featuring interviews with Jackson, Pete Rose, Derek Jeter, Julius Erving and Rickey Henderson among others.
Joy in Wrigleyville
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Joy in WrigleyvilleAn emotional look at the Cubs' historic 2016 World Series title through the eyes of multi-generational fans including celebrities (Billy Corgan, narrator John Cusack), nuns, firefighters, and those paying tribute to loved ones, including Dutchie Caray.
Cuba: Island of Baseball
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Cuba: Island of BaseballA look at the decades of personal stories of Cuban baseball players and their defection from their country in pursuit of a Major League career, from Tony Oliva and Luis Tiant to Aroldis Chapman and Yasiel Puig. Narrated by actor Bobby Cannavale.