Outsports Radio

Last week, we talked about how the minor leagues are an essential part of baseball. Today, the focus is on how MiLB is an essential part of baseball's connection to the LGBTQ community. I'm joined by MiLB Specialist for Diversity & Inclusion Ben Pereira (BEQ Magazine's 40 LGBTQ Leaders Under 40) for a great discussion about the exploding popularity of Pride Nights throughout the minor leagues. Before the season went on hiatus, MiLB had scheduled 81(!) Pride Nights in 2020--including "non-traditional" markets like Utah and rural Virginia. Sorry hipsters, it's not just for Brooklyn anymore. Pride is breaking out in baseball towns throughout the country and that's a dose of much-needed good news. Ben and I also delve into what it's like to be a Red Sox fan who came of age without the mental baggage of 1918. As someone who spent 37 years in the shadow of 1908, I'm profoundly envious. Twitter: @KenSchultz_ @Bereira31 Insta: @kenthinguy @bereira31 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch