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"A League of Their Own" gets in the game

The Prime Video take on the classic baseball movie puts queer and Black women in the starting lineup – separately

Salon

Joliet Slammers looking to win and entertain

Both the franchise’s baseball and business sides know what they must do to succeed.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: Kevin Costner’s absence, Cubs executive cameos and other observations on the Field of Dreams telecast

CHICAGO — It turns out you can stage a great infomercial for baseball, Iowa and Hollywood without the presence of the New York Yankees or a walk-off home run by Tim Anderson.

Chicago Tribune

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Mexico's president draws ire after navy helicopter flies in baseball mascot

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is facing a flood of criticism after Mexico's navy lent a military helicopter to fly in his home team's mascot at a major baseball playoff during a week of violent unrest elsewhere in the country.

Reuters

‘A League of Their Own’ series finally puts Black women on the baseball field

There’s a famous scene in Penny Marshall’s “A League of Their Own” movie: a Black woman, in a dress and hat, picks up a loose ball in foul territory and whips it past Geena Davis’ Dottie right into the waiting glove of Ellen Sue.

Tribune News Service

‘Field of Dreams’ Game Is MLB’s Blueprint for More Special Events

Last night was the second time an MLB game was played at the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa. The game was a success despite its lack of star power and, well, in-game excitement, especially when compared to what we saw when the Yankees and White Sox played…

Sports Illustrated

The cast of the new ‘A League of Their Own’ doesn’t care if you don’t think women should play baseball

It’s fine not to like the new “A League of Their Own” series, says the cast. But only if it’s for the right reasons.

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Mum's chilling last Google search before she leapt off balcony holding son

Raquel Wilkins, 40, was killed alongside her two-year-old son Denzel Wilkins-Browning after she stepped off a high point of the Petco arena, a baseball stadium in downtown San Diego, California, in the US

Irish Mirror

A League of Their Own: Chanté Adams is the Black breakout player the original failed to include

A new TV version of the beloved 1992 movie goes where the original couldn’t, writes Inga Parkel. Playing the rebellious Max, Adams leads a joyfully inclusive look at WWII-era women baseball players

The Independent UK

A League of Their Own review – this gorgeous baseball drama is about something far bigger than sport

Abbi Jacobson’s remake of the 80s Madonna-starring movie about a female baseball team in the 1940s is touching, funny – and even better than the original

The Guardian - UK

‘Wow. This is truly incredible.’ Cubs soak up unique atmosphere at the Field of Dreams game.

DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom searched for the right words.

Chicago Tribune

Cubs ‘have a catch,’ claim a win over Reds in second ‘Field of Dreams’ game

The Cubs took an early lead, as Seiya Suzuki, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ combined to drive in three runs in the first inning. Nick Madrigal’s fourth-inning single gave the Cubs a 4-0 lead.

Chicago Sun-Times

A Harry Caray hologram sang the 7th inning stretch at the Field of Dreams Game and baseball fans were creeped out

Ah one, Ah two, Ah OH NO!

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ken Griffey Jr. and his dad played catch at the Field of Dreams Game and baseball fans were emotional

What a special moment between Ken Griffey Jr. and Ken Griffey Sr. at the Field of Dreams Game.

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Multiple Phillies comically botched this routine grounder and MLB fans roasted them for it

Fellas, you're supposed to be professionals!

Tribune News Service

Omar Kelly: Connor Williams transition to center hasn’t been smooth, but Dolphins working to clean up snapping issues

TAMPA, Fla. — Think of Connor Williams as a young, talented baseball pitcher who is having location issues.

Miami Herald

Behind Edward Cabrera, Marlins salvage finale against Phillies to avoid sweep

PHILADELPHIA — To paraphrase The Most Interesting Man in the World from the old Dos Equis beer commercials: The Miami Marlins rarely win baseball games this season, but when they do, they’re probably playing a series finale.

The Independent UK

Trevor Bauer's accuser files countersuit to defamation claim

A San Diego woman who alleges Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer sexually abused her has filed a countersuit to his defamation claim, alleging the baseball star beat her and left her bruised

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Mum's chilling Google search before jumping from balcony with son in her arms

Raquel Wilkins, 40, died alongside her two-year-old son Denzel Wilkins-Browning after she jumped from a high point of a baseball stadium on September 29 last year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears LB Roquan Smith doesn’t practice Thursday

One day after the Bears took him off of the physically unable to perform list, Smith wore a baseball cap, shorts and T-shirt to training camp practice at Halas Hall.

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Joey Votto’s heartfelt thread on why the ‘Field of Dreams’ game means so much to him will have you in your feels

Joey Votto's touching story will make you want to watch him in the 'Field of Dreams' game even more

USA Today Sports Media Group

A Cardinals prospect hit for a home run cycle and baseball fans rightfully couldn’t believe it

A solo homer. A 2-run homer. A 3-run homer. And a grand slam. This. Really. Happened.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Mets have suddenly become a fun bandwagon to jump on if your MLB team stinks

Do you like having fun? Does your MLB team stink? Then step right up and greet the Mets.

Tribune News Service

How does the new 'A League of Their Own' show stack up against the movie?

I, like many women of my generation, absolutely LOVED the 1992 movie "A League of Their Own." Because of that, I got goose bumps the first time I saw the trailer for the new "A League of Their Own" TV series, which premieres Friday on Amazon's Prime Video. The previews…

Chicago Tribune

4 of the top 5 picks in this year’s MLB draft were Black — the result of minority development and other grassroots programs

CHICAGO — History was made in the first round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft. For the first time in 30 years, nine Black players were drafted in the first round, including four of the top five selections.

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