Baseball

Why Major League Baseball’s rule changes on marijuana matter

There is something to be said for a predominantly white sport to take this step

Jo Adell diary: His best year of baseball could get even better

The Angels prospect hopes to help Team USA advance to the 2020 Olympics

Baseball and belonging: The Anderson Monarchs of South Philadelphia

Black baseball has a rich history in South Philadelphia and the Monarchs program is making sure local youth carry on the tradition

Baseball and Belonging: The Anderson Monarchs

As the rising costs of travel ball gentrify the sport, one Little League team in Philadelphia keeps alive a tradition of inner city baseball

Harlem Little League is still going strong after 30 years

Baseball is struggling to attract African Americans, but the league still connects

MLB and former players pitch in to get young black talent in the game

Hank Aaron is leading effort to mentor, instruct and inspire next generation of stars

Robinson’s influence on Mays

Willie Mays is known as one of the most exciting players in baseball thanks to Jackie Robinson

Jackie in the Negro League

A tribute to the Negro League’s roll in Jackie Robinson’s legendary career.

Jackie Robinson was asked to denounce Paul Robeson. Instead, he went after Jim Crow.

His testimony before House Un-American Activities Committee was a turning point for the baseball hero