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The diversity of MLB rosters is as strong as ever, and the effects of the league’s efforts to improve its percentage of Black ...

When I was 7 years old, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers and became the first African American to play in the major leagues. He was truly one of the game’s greatest players. He could hit ...

But in their youth leagues, Stephanie said, “you can probably count the African-American players on one hand.” Baseball is considered the national pastime, but without many African-Americans, is it ...

The 2025 celebration of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier is taking place in a toxic political environment.

MLB players around the league showcase how they will pay tribute to former Los Angeles Dodgers' Jackie Robinson on his ...

He became the first African American baseball player in major league history. 15. Jackie Robinson was 1947's Rookie of the Year. He also won Rookie of the Year in 1947 with a batting average of ...

Covenant Health Park, a joint venture by the Smokies, City of Knoxville, and Knox County, was built with the intention to bring baseball back to Knoxville and connect East Knoxvil ...

1947 — Jackie Robinson becomes 1st African-American to play in US major league baseball. 1952 — The Detroit Red Wings ... South African Gary Player wins his third event title by 2 strokes. 1991 — ...