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For Dusty Baker and Nicaragua, the World Baseball Classic was worth it
While managing tournament darlings, likely future Hall of Famer goes home with respect, reverence of opposing managers
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Tony Clark scandal a setback for African Americans in baseball
The former MLBPA executive director’s behavior strikes a blow for morale at a critical time for MLB
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‘Satchel Paige wrote this’: One-person show at Carnegie Hall features legendary pitcher
Stage production an homage to Paige’s showmanship, wit and perseverance in face of racism
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Alan Porter is the ‘complete package’ of MLB umpiring
Those around the league consider the game in good hands with Porter despite the addition of automatic balls and strikes next season
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‘It’s been like a dream’: Dodgers OF Justin Dean took role player route to World Series
From Division II to Mexico to Los Angeles, the 28-year-old rookie’s rise has been as patient as it has been cinematic
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Mookie Betts’ ‘incredible untold story’ of Dodgers’ run to World Series
Betts’ switch from Gold Glove outfielder to Gold Glove shortstop continues to stun teammates and opponents
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If any Toronto Blue Jays player deserves a statue, it’s Joe Carter
With the World Series back in Toronto for the first time in 32 years, a big question is why the franchise’s home run hero isn’t honored outside of Rogers Centre
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‘He was older than our fathers’: An oral history of Satchel Paige’s final game at 59
Paige’s last pitching performance left an impact on players, fans and family who were there in Kansas City 60 years ago
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‘He was a legend’: An oral history of Satchel Paige’s final game at 59
In 1965, the Hall of Fame pitcher threw three scoreless innings against players half his age. Nearly sixty years later, here’s how it happened.