Buffalo Bisons and Triple-A Minor League Baseball with Mike Buczkowski

This week on Skin in the Game, John and Tim step up to the plate with Mike Buczkowski, President of Rich Baseball Operations, the organization behind the Buffalo Bisons. Mike reflects on his early days with the team and the city’s big-league dreams during Buffalo’s bid to join Major League Baseball in the early '90s. From quirky stadium characters like the Earl of Bud and Conehead to the team’s unique cross-border connection as the Toronto Blue Jays farm team, Mike shares what makes Bisons baseball a one-of-a-kind experience. The conversation also spans Rich Products’ role in minor league development through the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, the Royals' Double-A affiliate. Plus, Mike offers insight into the evolving challenges of operating in a border city, the impact of Sahlen Field’s ongoing upgrades, and how a ballpark can help anchor and energize a downtown district. It’s a deep dive into the business of baseball, community-building, and why the Bisons matter beyond the diamond.