The Latest Breaking News from Jackie Robinson

MLB denies Josh Donaldson’s appeal over suspension for disrespectful Tim Anderson comments

NEW YORK — Josh Donaldson will be out for Tuesday night’s series opener against the Rays. The Yankees third baseman will serve the one-game suspension handed down by MLB for his disrespectful taunting of White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson. Donaldson’s appeal of the suspension was denied by John McHale on…

Tribune News Service · Jun 13, 2022

MLB upholds Josh Donaldson’s 1-game suspension, cuts fine to $5,000

MLB special adviser John McHale upheld the penalty after hearing Donaldson’s appeal on Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 13, 2022

Taking a look back at the evolution of sport during Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee

The United Kingdom is celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years as head of the Commonwealth.

The Conversation · Jun 2, 2022

Mookie Betts homers again as Dodgers edge Diamondbacks

PHOENIX — With a Comic Con-style “Phoenix Fan Fusion” event going on near Chase Field this weekend, downtown Phoenix is filled with people dressed as comic book superheroes.

The Orange County Register · May 29, 2022

Yankees' Josh Donaldson heads to IL with shoulder inflammation

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Josh Donaldson is going to be out for a while longer. The third baseman who recently had to apologize to White Sox shortstop TIm Anderson and the Jackie Robinson family for what were at the very least insensitive remarks was placed on the injured list with…

Tribune News Service · May 27, 2022

How a Baseball Non-Fight Illustrates Our Weird Journalistic Discourse on Racism

White player suspended for calling black player "Jackie"; many journalists conclude that the player (and Yankees fans!) are racist.

Reason · May 27, 2022

Josh Donaldson says he and Tim Anderson now have ‘mutual understanding’ of ‘Jackie’ incident

NEW YORK — Josh Donaldson, who’s been in the limelight since Saturday after referring to Tim Anderson as Jackie Robinson, said he and the White Sox shortstop now have a “mutual understanding” over his “Jackie” comment.

Tribune News Service · May 26, 2022

Josh Donaldson Issues Apology to Jackie Robinson’s Family

The third basemen was suspended one game for calling Tim Anderson “Jackie” in a game.

Sports Illustrated · May 26, 2022

Josh Donaldson issues statement about Tim Anderson

Donaldson breaks his silence after his suspension for insensitive comments to White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 26, 2022

Major League Baseball should have given Josh Donaldson what he deserved — a 4.2-game suspension

For calling the White Sox’ Tim Anderson the racially charged “Jackie,” the Yankees third baseman should have received a suspension connected to Jackie Robinson’s No. 42.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 25, 2022