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Why one of college baseball’s top hitters plays with Jackie Robinson’s No. 42 tattooed on his arm

PHILADELPHIA — Scott Bandura spent his childhood playing on a predominantly Black baseball team, but that did not make him naive enough to think the Anderson Monarchs were the norm. The team from South Philadelphia often stood out whenever it left its home field behind the rec center at 18th…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum looks to raise $25 million for new facility

Museum president Bob Kendrick said the “Pitch for the Future” campaign is designed to lead to a new 30,000-square foot facility that would be adjacent to the Buck O’Neil Education and Research Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Chicago Sun-Times

SI:AM | MLB’s Most Surprising Team Faces Its Stiffest Test Yet

The Pirates and Rays square off in a big series this week.

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SI:AM | The Warriors Are in Deep Trouble After Another Road Loss

Draymond Green’s ejection didn’t help.

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SI:AM | The Bruins Look to Cap Off a Historic Season

But they might not be invincible.

Sports Illustrated

Julio Rodriguez the catalyst as Mariners cruise past Rockies for 3rd win in a row

SEATTLE — On the day reserved for the celebration of the life and contributions of Jackie Robinson, the reigning winner of the American League Rookie of the Year award, which now is now named after Robinson, offered a reminder of why he won the prestigious award in a near-unanimous vote…

Tribune News Service

Former Cub Jason Heyward settling in nicely with Dodgers

In his first game against the Cubs since they released him, Heyward came close to hitting a home run Saturday. But he was robbed by Cody Bellinger.

Chicago Sun-Times

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David Peralta’s two-run, pinch-hit single gives Dodgers walk-off victory over Cubs

LOS ANGELES — An offense that mustered only two hits for eight innings and trailed by a run for most of the game came to life in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday night, David Peralta delivering a clutch two-out, two-run, pinch-hit single to right field to lift the…

Los Angeles Times

Sox honor groundbreaking legend on Jackie Robinson Day

‘‘This is his day for what he did for the game,’’ Sox manager Pedro Grifol said

Chicago Sun-Times

Andrew McCutchen celebrates Jackie Robinson Day with game-deciding homer in Pirates victory

ST. LOUIS — Andrew McCutchen doesn't agree with the idea of distilling the celebration of Jackie Robinson down into one day. For McCutchen, it's something he tries to do every day he takes the field, by the way he plays the game and carries himself.

Tribune News Service

Don’t know much about history? Take this baseball quiz and find out

April 15 is a significant day in baseball history, including Jackie Robinson’s debut in 1947.

Chicago Sun-Times

In historic move, MLB The Show 23 breaks video game barrier with Negro League players

Video gamers are now able to venture into a storyline mode involving eight Negro League legends through the game, which was released Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

MLB The Show breaks barrier with Negro League players

MLB The Show is breaking a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the greatest Negro League players — from Satchel Paige to Jackie Robinson — into the 2023 edition of the game as playable characters

The Independent UK

Baseball quiz: Stuck in the middle with you

They don’t get much attention, but middle names often have special meanings, as this quiz shows.

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Baseball quiz: Remember what happened after Jackie

Robinson was revered for breaking the color barrier, but don’t forget about those who followed.

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Jackie Robinson Parkway Sign in New York City Featured Embarrassing Typo

The barrier-breaking infielder played 10 years for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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This Man Broke Baseball’s Color Barrier Before Jackie Robinson

More than six decades before No. 42, Moses Fleetwood Walker was the first Black man to play for a Major League Baseball team, but his story is often overlooked.

Boston Herald

For Red Sox, Black History Month is about vital education

When Black History Month began Feb. 1, the Red Sox unveiled a new page on their website to “celebrate and recognize the contributions of our Black players and alumni,” with new content throughout February.

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Titans’ Lewan Says NFL Should Retire Tom Brady’s No. 12

Only Jackie Robinson, Wayne Gretzky and Bill Russell have received similar honors in North American sports.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Derrick Goold: Can Cardinals standout Scott Rolen help thaw the Hall of Fame for the Hot Corner?

As Nolan Arenado ranged toward the majors and started watching more video of the greats at third base and their footwork, there was something about Scott Rolen's highlights that could not be contained on a phone, a laptop, or even a widescreen TV, no matter its size.

Los Angeles Times

'Almost a saint': Roberto Clemente is as influential as ever 50 years after his death

When Roberto Clemente Jr. woke on the morning of Dec. 31, 1972, he immediately tiptoed to his parents' bedroom to see whether his father was up.

The Independent UK

Roberto Clemente remains Latino legend 50 years after death

Roberto Clemente remains one of the most revered figures in Puerto Rico and Latin America 50 years after his death

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | 800 for the Great 8

Alex Ovechkin joined an elite group with Tuesday night's hat trick.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: USC-UCLA crosstown rivalry makes overdue history with two Black starting QBs

LOS ANGELES — Vince Evans remembers the crosstown rivalry for its unrivaled terror.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Say Hey, Willie Mays!’: Many praise the superstar on marvelous HBO doc — but not him

Baseball great keeps it modest in a must-see film looking back on his talents on the field, his brushes with racism and his generosity with fans.

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