MLB Network to air documentary on baseball's response to 9/11

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MLB Network to air documentary on baseball's response to 9/11
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MLB Network announced the premiere of 'When America Took the Field,' a two-hour documentary marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, scheduled for September 10 at 10 p.m. ET. The film explores baseball's role in the national recovery post-attacks, featuring interviews with notable players and figures, including Joe Torre, Ken Griffey Jr., and Mike Piazza. It will focus on stories from across the country, moving beyond the major events in New York to capture the sport's impact nationwide. The documentary will re-air over the following days and become available on MLB.TV. A screening at Citi Field for Mets season-ticket holders is planned for the premiere night.

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  • Documentary premieres September 10, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET.
  • Features interviews with Hall of Famers and former players.
  • Focuses on baseball's role in recovery after 9/11.
  • Re-airs on subsequent days; available on MLB.TV.
  • Citi Field screening for Mets season-ticket holders planned.
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MLB Network is revisiting one of the sport’s most difficult chapters in recent history for the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11. The network announced Wednesday that When America Took the Field, a two-hour documentary examining baseball’s role in the country’s recovery after the 2001 terrorist attacks, will premiere Sept. 10 at 10 p.m. ET, re-airing…

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