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Kwanza Jones Claims Her Seat At The MLB Table

After a century of waiting, a Black woman is finally set to hold the keys to a Major League Baseball front office.
05/08/2026

Jackie Robinson’s Eldest Grandchild Throws First Pitch

On Jackie Robinson Day, the Dodgers crowd witnessed a touching tribute that connected the trailblazing history of 1947 to the present day.
04/16/2026

How Major League Baseball Is Celebrating Jackie Robinson Day

The legendary slugger broke baseball’s color line 79 years ago today.
04/15/2026

Wrigley Field To Host Historic First Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Cubs organization announce a free event to showcase the next generation of Black baseball talent.
02/25/2026

Remembering Jackie Robinson’s historic 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers debut

The Dodgers’ integration was a pivotal moment for baseball and transformed American sports.
02/03/2026

Vida Blue, Oakland A’s Pitching Legend, Dies At 73

The left-hander won three World Series Championships and a Cy Young Award with the Oakland A’s.
05/08/2023

Sony Brings The Negro Leagues Into The Digital Era Through ‘MLB The Show 23’

The cultural twist to the annual baseball sim video game blends education with entertainment.
03/29/2023

How Teen Baseball Phenom Justin Best Is Making His Field Of Dreams Become A Reality

The North Carolina native is a commit to Division I Florida State, but hopes to make the Majors one day.
09/16/2022

Barry Bonds Snubbed From Baseball Hall Of Fame Entry On Last Ballot Of Eligibility

David Ortiz and others were voted in, but the famed San Francisco Giants hitter was left off of the list.
01/26/2022
Derek Jeter on BET Buzz 2021
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Derek Jeter Inducted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame

He had 3,465 hits and 4,921 total bases when he retired.
09/09/2021
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Stephen A. Smith Apologizes For His Comments on MLB Player Shohei Ohtani

Smith made a comment about Ohtani’s English skills on ESPN.
07/13/2021