Bill Veeck, the owner of the Chicago White Sox, made a profound impact on the author, who worked as an orthopedic consultant for the team from 1976 to 1981.

Dylan Cease, the Chicago White Sox pitcher, gained attention from Jewish baseball fans due to his appearance on Team Israel's early roster for the World Baseball Classic, sparking curiosity about his Jewish heritage.

In 2020, a virtual MLB The Show League was organized by Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association due to the pandemic, where players controlled teams in the video game MLB The Show 20.