In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark delve into various aspects of baseball history, including the excitement around the start of the baseball season and a somber update on 2005 White Sox closer Bobby Jenks' battle with stomach cancer. They discuss the fascinating story of baseball in New Orleans and learn details about past teams and players from the area. The segment provides insight into potential MLB expansion that never came to be. The episode wraps up with Wax Packs Heroes, featuring detailed reviews of virtual 1963 baseball cards sent by a listener, highlighting some legendary players. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:16 Baseball Season Kickoff 01:31 Bobby Jenks' Update 02:53 MLB Discounts and Offers 04:15 Spring Training Stories 05:38 Paul Skenes' Rookie Patch 07:41 Eddie Vedder Cup Excitement 12:19 New Orleans Baseball History 26:22 Wax Packs Heroes 01:13:07 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

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