Field of Schemes

In the gripping conclusion of The Deadball Files, baseball sleuth Adam Wallace embarks on two seemingly separate missions: researching the origins of the Congressional Baseball Game for a Hall of Fame exhibit and examining the relationship between Major League Baseball and gambling companies. As he delves into the history of the inaugural game in 1909, he uncovers intricate connections between baseball and politics, particularly through figures like former pitcher and congressman John Tener. His investigation into modern gambling leads him on an unexpected journey from New York's streets to Costa Rica, revealing intertwined narratives that reshape his understanding of the sport's past and present.