Cal Ripken Jr.'s record-breaking feat turns 30. How did the 1995 MLB season reshape America's pastime?

Sully examines baseball's resilience following the 1994 strike. He highlights key moments from '95, including Ripken's milestone, Cleveland's emergence as a contender, and Seattle's thrilling playoff run. The arrival of Hideo Nomo and the introduction of the Wild Card system take center stage as game-changers. Sullivan draws parallels between past challenges and current MLB issues, offering insights on adapting to new technologies while honoring baseball's rich history.

Discover how the lessons from 1995 could help MLB navigate its present-day hurdles and secure a bright future for the sport.

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0:00 Intro: Baseball's resilience through crises

5:44 Groundwork laid in 1995 for modern baseball

11:54 Cleveland and Seattle find baseball success

17:32 Hideo Nomo's impact on MLB-Japan relations

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26:47 Balancing nostalgia and adaptation in baseball

32:29 Outro: Lessons from 1995 for today's MLB

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