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Ted Williams, Satchel Paige and the fight to induct Negro Leaguers into baseball’s Hall of Fame

Sixty years ago, the famed Red Sox slugger used his Cooperstown speech to champion Black players who were excluded because of the sport’s color barrier

The Guardian - US

Stadium Wonders: A Look Inside Hinchliffe Stadium’s All-Time Comeback

After years of neglect, the stadium sat vacant for nearly three decades. But thanks to recent renovations, the only U.S. professional sports venue inside a national park has beautifully preserved its place as a Negro Leagues landmark.

Sports Illustrated

MLB The Show 26 Franchise Mode Feature Premiere Tomorrow

Sony San Diego will be breaking down everything new in MLB The Show 26 Franchise mode tomorrow, February 26 at 5:00 PM ET. The presentation will stream live on the studio’s official Twitch and YouTube channels, where the team is expected to share details and answer questions about the upcoming…

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MLB The Show 26 Storylines: The Negro Leagues Season 4 Revealed

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick is back in MLB The Show 26, once again spotlighting some of the biggest names from the golden era of the Negro Leagues. Season Four of the Storylines mode keeps the tribute going with four more legends stepping into focus. This group features…

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The forgotten story of the US soldiers who integrated baseball before Jackie Robinson

Alongside a Jewish, anti-racist pitcher from Brooklyn, Leon Day and Willard Brown played in a remarkable team during a historic wartime tournament

The Guardian - US

How to Get John Donaldson in MLB the Show 25

If you’re a Diamond Dynasty player in MLB The Show 25, you know that John Donaldson has been dominant on the mound for the past couple of years. The lefty has both the velocity and the devastating pitch mix to baffle the best lineups. If you want him in this…

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Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard makes pitch for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum expansion

Former Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard and San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt announced their plans Thursday to join the Negro Leagues’ “Pitch for the Future” in bringing greater awareness to the legacy of the Negro Leagues with a museum expansion

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Analyzing the Baseball Hall of Fame Classic Committee Ballot

Eight players whose careers span nearly the entire 20th century will be up for election to Cooperstown this year. Here's a look at the cases for (and against) each candidate.

Sports Illustrated

Let Bob Kendrick tell Negro Leagues stories on every national MLB broadcast

Let one of baseball's best storytellers and historians educate the masses every week

USA Today Sports Media Group

Here’s why Rickwood Field is so important to Willie Mays’ legacy and baseball’s backstory

Rickwood Field is a truly special place in baseball.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Baseball's Awkward Attempt at Making Amends for Its History of Segregation

Is Josh Gibson the best hitter in major league history? Sadly, we'll never know, no matter what the record books say.

Reason

MLB has integrated Negro Leagues stats. Is it too little, too late?

Josh Gibson, nicknamed the Black Babe Ruth, is belatedly recognized as the all-time hit king and a tribute game will be held in Alabama today – but only 5.7% of players are now Black Americans

The Guardian - US

Rickwood Field, a time capsule of opportunity and oppression, welcomes MLB for Negro Leagues tribute

Rickwood Field will host an MLB game between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants on Thursday

The Independent UK

Negro League legend Josh Gibson's estate eyes licensing deals amid new MLB "GOAT" status

MLB includes stats of Negro League players in official recording, making Gibson all-time batting champ.

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The Negro League players now topping MLB records after league adds them to official record

Once overlooked Negro League stars now populate many top-ten lists in hitting

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MLB The Show 24: Exciting Updates And New Features Revealed

Discover the latest features in MLB The Show 24, including Storylines, new legends, and enhanced menus. Stay updated on the upcoming release!

Chicago Sun-Times

Josh Barfield advancing an important cause as he tries to advance White Sox

New White Sox assistant GM brings awareness to Black baseball

Chicago Tribune

Shakeia Taylor: How the Double Duty Classic connects Chicago’s rich baseball past with its future

CHICAGO — It’s commonplace for Chicagoans to claim our importance in American history. And yes, that’s exactly what I’m doing now as it pertains to Black baseball.

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The Negro League revolutionized baseball – MLB's new rules are part of its legacy

In his film The League, Sam Pollard tells the story of the Negro National League: "They brought a different kind of style ... a kind of baseball which Major League Baseball is trying to bring back."

Chicago Sun-Times

Inspirational Negro Leagues documentary recalls greats who endured hardship but played with passion

Interviews, photos and newsreel clips inform ‘The League,’ which stands with the best chronicles of baseball integration.

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