Government spending bill undercuts minor league ball players' suit over salaries

Major League Baseball season starts today. But down in the minor leagues, players are often barely scraping by financially, with some making as little as $3000 for an entire season. Players have filed a lawsuit to change that, but a little-noticed provision in the recent spending bill makes it unlikely much will change.

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Guest:

  • Mary Pilon - author of “The Kevin Show: An Olympic Athlete’s Battle With Mental Illness.” - @marypilon

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole, Yael Even Or, Devan Schwartz