Storylines Season 3 Overview
- Storylines Season 3 continues to highlight Negro Leagues baseball legends, narrated by Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
- Players learn in-depth historical narratives behind legendary Negro League athletes, enhancing gameplay with educational value.
Launch Legends:
- Cool Papa Bell (St. Louis Stars)
- Renowned for unmatched speed and exceptional base-running skills.
- Notable achievement: Stole 175 bases in fewer than 200 games, famously scoring from first base on a bunt—twice in exhibitions against MLB All-Stars.
- Known for his unique low-running style, making incredibly sharp turns on bases.
- Uniforms and exclusive items available through gameplay achievements.
- Norman "Turkey" Stearnes (Detroit Stars)
- One of baseball's greatest hitters, acclaimed by Cool Papa Bell as essential to Hall of Fame legitimacy.
- A true five-tool player—excelled in hitting, power, speed, defense, and throwing.
- His unique pigeon-toed stance and arm-flapping running style earned him his "Turkey" nickname.
- New stadium introduced: Mack Park in Detroit, faithfully recreated with historical accuracy for immersive gameplay.
- Bullet Rogan (Kansas City Monarchs)
- Celebrated two-way superstar pitcher and hitter, compared favorably to modern MLB star Shohei Ohtani.
- Known for his distinctive no-windup pitching style and incredible athletic versatility.
- A key figure in baseball history, helping the Kansas City Monarchs achieve legendary status.
- Monte Irvin, Oscar Charleston, Leroy Matlock, and Biz Mackey will be added as a free content update around April.
Impact and Community Contributions:
- Educational Impact:
- Storylines mode actively used in schools, teaching history, social studies, and geography.
- Success story: A young fan in Europe discovered Negro League legends through MLB The Show, exemplifying the international educational impact.
- Financial Support for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum:
- Over $500,000 raised through sales of collector’s editions and charity packs, directly benefiting the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
- Additional funding initiatives ongoing, with further contributions expected.
New Stadium Introduction:
- Mack Park:
- Historic home of the Detroit Stars recreated authentically.
- Unique dimensions and engaging gameplay environment (444 ft center field, 265 ft right-field line).
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Cory Wayne Dell
Cory has been writing about all things baseball and gaming since 2022 and has been featured at Operation Sports as well as cited by Forbes. Cory is also a multi-instrumentalist and founder of the band Cargocastle. Cargocastle's latest single, "Truth and Reconciliation," is available on Spotify and all major streaming platforms. Cory is also the author of Shadow of a Monster, a personal memoir currently seeking publication.
