The Latest Breaking News from Jackie Robinson

White Sox’ Liam Hendriks calls Yankee Josh Donaldson ‘delusional’

Hendriks isn’t buying Donaldson’s “inside joke” explanation for calling teammate Tim Anderson “Jackie.”

Chicago Sun-Times · May 22, 2022

Josh Donaldson’s comment to Tim Anderson leads to benches clearing in White Sox’s loss to Yankees

NEW YORK — New York Yankees designated hitter Josh Donaldson ran between second and third base after Isiah Kiner-Falefa ended the third inning by flying out to right Saturday at Yankee Stadium.

Chicago Tribune · May 21, 2022

Anderson, Donaldson Give Their Sides on ‘Jackie [Robinson]’ Comment

The incident was the latest in a brewing feud between the two stars.

Sports Illustrated · May 21, 2022

Basketball’s Jackie Robinson moment was more complex than it first appears

A new documentary explores how Loyola captured the NCAA title in 1963 with four Black starters. But it was not a typical fairytale

The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2022

Chet Brewer's best delivery was helping Black players reach the major leagues

LOS ANGELES — It was only one at-bat, but it changed the direction of Reggie Smith's career.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 17, 2022

Dick Allen, the Phillies’ first Black star, didn’t let the boos and racism stop him from becoming an icon

PHILADELPHIA — Dick Allen’s obligations — the speeches, the ceremony, the news conference — were complete two summers ago, allowing him to finally find a quiet place to sit at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies retired his number in September of 2020, five decades after he kissed the dirt at…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 16, 2022

Dodgers spend Jackie Robinson Day honoring baseball legend’s courage and legacy

LOS ANGELES — All 30 Major League Baseball clubs celebrated the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson Day on Friday.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2022

Marlins offense comes to life in rout of Phillies

MIAMI — It started with a Jorge Soler double. The left fielder worked his way to a 3-1 count in the first Miami Marlins at-bat of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday before lining a low Zach Eflin sinker into left field in order to get to second…

Miami Herald · Apr 16, 2022

Sox notebook: Josh Harrison tips cap to Jackie Robinson

The Sox infielder learned about Robinson’s impact on baseball from his uncle, former Orioles outfielder John Shelby. “To be able to honor [Robinson] every year is always something I take pride in.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 16, 2022

Jackie Robinson’s legacy: ‘He changed a country,’ and is still relevant 75 years later

PHILADELPHIA — When Jackie Robinson stepped out on to Ebbets Field in 1947 in the alabaster Brooklyn Dodgers uniform, “American apartheid flashed into view like wicked lightning,” in the words of author Roger Kahn. A tempest of change had arrived and its impact would be felt across America extending way…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 15, 2022