"Grass Routes," the Minor League Baseball docuseries hosted by MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo, celebrates the unique vibe of Minor League cities and spotlights how the local baseball teams are woven into the fabric of the community. The second episode of Season 2 will be released on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
The travelogue launched last year, bringing viewers to Portland, Maine, with an up-close look at the Double-A Sea Dogs (Red Sox) and the surrounding community -- returned last week with the first of four new episodes. It explored Asheville, North Carolina, with a focus on the Astros' High-A affiliate, the Tourists.
Grass Routes episode guide:
Season 1: Episode 1 -- Portland, Maine
Season 2: Episode 1 -- Asheville, North Carolina
Season 2: Episode 2 -- Tulsa (May 17, 1 p.m. ET)
Season 2: Episode 3 -- Montgomery (May 31, 1 p.m. ET)
Season 2: Episode 4 -- Rochester (June 7, 1 p.m. ET)
Sunday's new episode will feature Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the Drillers, the Double-A affiliate of the Dodgers. Fans can watch that episode at the top of this story, on MLB.com or on MLB.TV.
On the new ep, you can get your kicks on Route 66 with a local favorite, Dilly Diner. Mayo sits down for the most important meal of the day with a pair of Dodgers pitching prospects -- Carson Hobbs and Sean McLain -- at this hometown go-to in the Blue Dome District. The locally sourced ingredients provide the perfect fuel for this conversation as the right-handed hurlers share their experiences about the city, playing at ONEOK Field and more.
Country music fans then will enjoy a visit to the legendary Church Studio with former Drillers outfielder John Rhodes and country trio Voth. Located in the Pear District, Church Studio is a converted church that now serves as a recording studio. It was established in 1972 by singer/songwriter/producer Leon Russell, and blends music history with modern recording and the legacy of Russell and the Tulsa Sound.
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Viewers will also take a tour of the Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street History Center with the Dodgers' top two prospects -- Josue De Paula (MLB No. 9) and Zyhir Hope (MLB No. 20). The museum honors the legacy of Black Wall Street before and after the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921.
"Grass Routes" will explore Montgomery, Alabama, and Rochester, New York, in upcoming episodes. All episodes air on Sundays at 1 p.m. ET on MLB Network. The Montgomery Biscuits (Rays) will be featured on May 31 and the Rochester Red Wings (Nationals) on June 14.