Jane Leavy on the Future of Baseball and Why Change Starts at the Top
In Part 2 of Michael Zeldin’s conversation with bestselling author and acclaimed sportswriter Jane Leavy, we pick up where the first episode left off — diving deeper into what’s gone wrong in baseball, and what bold leadership could do to bring the game back to life.
Leavy’s new book, Make Me Commissioner, I Know What’s Wrong with Baseball and How to Fix It, is more than a critique. It’s a cross-country journey through dugouts, front offices, clubhouses, and communities, capturing the voices of people who love the game enough to demand better. With her signature blend of rigorous reporting and rich storytelling, Leavy surfaces tough truths about how baseball lost its way and the ideas that could help it reclaim its soul.
In this second installment, she talks with Michael about:
• why baseball’s cultural relevance has narrowed
• the leadership vacuum slowing progress
• how data, media, and money reshaped the game
• what it would take to rebuild trust with fans
• and why the sport’s future depends on a commissioner willing to think differently
For communicators, brand builders, and storytellers, Leavy’s insights offer a compelling look at how an institution can lose its narrative — and how it might find it again.
This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who cares about the intersection of sports, culture, media, and leadership.
Stay tuned and enjoy Part 2.
