What happened: David Wright spent the week visiting New York firehouses before attending a private Citi Field screening of MLB Network’s “When America Took the Field.” The documentary premieres Thursday night.
Why it matters: The film examines baseball’s role in helping the country heal after the September 11, 2001 attacks. Its release comes as MLB marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
By the numbers: The documentary runs two hours and is scheduled to re-air Friday and Saturday on MLB Network.
What to watch: The Citi Field screening is scheduled ahead of the 10 p.m. ET television premiere.