Get Pumped For These 5 Upcoming Fox Sports MLB Documentaries

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A few years ago, there were quality 30 for 30‘s coming every month from ESPN. These days, that’s not really the case. Several of their recent projects have been meh, arriving without the major fanfare and headlines like titles from the past did. So, with ESPN losing power in the sports documentary space, Fox Sports has stepped up to make a splash.

Fox Sports has five MLB documentaries on the way, including The Pence Method, a doc focused on Hunter Pence’s comeback which airs on FS1 on Saturday, July 20th. The Pence Method, it should be noted, was produced by Uninterrupted, LeBron James’ production company.

Upcoming: 5 Fox Sports MLB Documentaries 

 

  • July 20 on FS1 – The Pence Method (Produced by UNINTERRUPTED)This half-hour film goes behind-the-scenes with two-time World Series Champion Hunter Pence and his plans to rebuild his swing – and career. His travels to the Dominican Republic league provide great insight into his journey and international love of the game. For trailer, click here.

  • August 17 on FS1 – In the Blood (Produced by Endeavor Content)Namesakes of two baseball legends, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Fernando Tatis Jr are two of the biggest stars to hit the Majors in years – and provide climactic chapters for two incredible family sagas. This film is produced by Endeavor Content and Written Out Loud.

  • October 4 on FS1 – Truth Be Told: Rick Ankiel (Produced by The Players’ Tribune)“Truth Be Told: Rick Ankiel” gives insight into Ankiel’s personal journey of redemption – overcoming a troubled youth, high expectations, and psychological struggles to achieve success on the field.

  • October 13 on FS1 – Walk-Off Stories: One Crazy Night in Baseball (Produced by Mandalay Sports Media)As part of the Walk-Off Stories series, this film takes a deep look at September 28, 2011 – the dramatic final day of the 2011 Major League Baseball season with playoff berths on the line.

  • October 13 on FOX – Seaver (Produced and Directed by Edward Burns)Produced and Directed by Edward Burns; Produced by Marlboro Road Gang Productions and Street Smart Video, “Seaver” is a story of miracles, homecomings, and broken hearts. The film provides unique insight into Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver — a reclusive icon and his relationship with New York City.

(via Fox Sports Press Release)

As a baseball junkie, this is great news. And really, they’re not only taking a page out of ESPN’s book, but they’re also doing what MLB Network does with their MLB Network Presents film series. I’m not mad at it; the more sports docs, the better, so bring ’em on. Plus, Fox has MLB rights so you know the league was on board with these films.

CATEGORY: MLB