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Minnie Miñoso was worthy of Cooperstown. So what took so long?
‘Without a doubt, the issue of language hurt Minnie. But I think the color of his skin hurt, too.’
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Braves’ Eric Young Sr. gets redemption
A year removed from opting out of the 2020 season, the Braves’ first-base coach revels in Atlanta’s World Series championship run, and the professional success of his two sons
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How MLB continues its focus on growing the sport among African Americans
From working with youth outreach programs to the Players Alliance, MLB needs solutions to increase participation
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The one-two punch of Braves base coaches Eric Young Sr. and Ron Washington
For all the like-mindedness they show on the field, as friends and teammates, their mutual respect is the main thing that counts in the clubhouse
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Manfred misses the mark with Braves
The chop has to go, the chant is deplorable and all of it is racist, even if not a slur
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Francisco Lindor’s journey from Puerto Rican prodigy to MLB’s only Latino with a signature shoe
After his parents had to buy his childhood cleats on layaway, the Mets shortstop now has his own shoe
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Tim Anderson makes magic at the Field of Dreams
As far as gimmicks go, the game was about as involved as it gets
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50 years ago, Major League Baseball stumbled before inducting Satchel Paige into the Hall of Fame
Even as it acknowledged one of the best pitchers ever, Cooperstown first tried out a version of ‘separate but equal’
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Detroit Tigers’ Akil Baddoo is making the most of his rookie season
Formerly an injured prospect in the minor leagues, the outfielder has produced an eye-catching season