Set against the backdrop of 1919, “Eight Men Out” intricately unravels the notorious Black Sox Scandal where eight Chicago White Sox players, driven by their dissatisfaction and deep-seated resentment towards their miserly owner, Charles Comiskey, conspire with cunning gamblers to intentionally throw the World Series.

In the wake of the scandal, even though they manage to be acquitted in a court of law, these players find themselves facing an irrevocable lifetime ban from professional baseball. This narrative underscores the far-reaching consequences of their ill-advised choices, spotlighting not only the ruin of individual careers but also casting a dark shadow on the reputation of a beloved American sport.