A little known but vital piece of baseball’s minor leagues, host families, are being phased out after players unionized last year.

For decades, some players stayed at the homes of local families as they transitioned into their lives as pro athletes. http://apne.ws/ZMV3oH0 #minorleaguebaseball #hostfamily

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