Lauren Shehadi prepares for Netflix's Field of Dreams broadcast with Phillies and Twins

Lauren Shehadi will serve as the reporter for Netflix's broadcast of the Field of Dreams game on Thursday night, featuring the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins. Set in Dyersville, Iowa, the event connects Shehadi’s long-standing relationship with baseball, which she describes as a central part of her life. Shehadi's preparation included revisiting the film Field of Dreams for insights. Her reporting will focus on storytelling rather than statistics, highlighting personal connections in baseball, including a planned discussion with Phillies GM Preston Mattingly and his father, manager Don Mattingly. This broadcast aims to combine the simplicity of baseball with engaging entertainment.

• 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lauren Shehadi is bringing her own ‘Field of Dreams’ story to Netflix’s broadcast