Evolving Media and Baseball with MLB’s Pat Courtney

SPIN is a Four Letter Word

May 01 2026 | 00:30:35

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Show Notes

What does it take to protect—and evolve—one of the most iconic brands in sports? MLB Chief Communications Officer Pat Courtney joins John Maroon to unpack the responsibility of stewarding a legacy brand in an always-on media landscape. From decades of shaping Major League Baseball’s public narrative to navigating today’s real-time news cycle, Pat reveals his truths in finding success in the baseball media landscape.

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