Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby. He wants to lead the next wave of Black athletes into baseball.

Jordan Walker hopes his star-making turn in the Home Run Derby will inspire more young Black athletes to follow in his ...
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Aaron's 755th and final home run went quietly, but legacy remains for 50th anniversary

As home runs go, it was nothing particularly special. That’s actually one of the things Bud Selig loves most about No. 755.

Pirates look to continue win streak, play the Guardians

Pittsburgh Pirates (50-47, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Cleveland Guardians (51-46, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Jared Jones (1-1, 4.37 ERA, ...

Marlins come into matchup with the Brewers on losing streak

Miami Marlins (52-45, third in the NL East) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (59-37, first in the NL Central) Milwaukee; Friday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (10-5, 3.99 ERA, 1.22 ...

1996 Atlanta Olympics, 30 years later: 10 memorable moments

The Atlanta Olympics — the Centennial Games, America’s Games — opened on July 19, 1996. As we hit the 30th anniversary of the ...

Cardinals visit the Diamondbacks to open 3-game series

St. Louis Cardinals (50-45, third in the NL Central) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (49-47, second in the NL West) Phoenix; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Michael ...

Reds visit the Rockies to open 3-game series

Cincinnati Reds (43-52, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Colorado Rockies (39-59, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Friday, 8:40 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Brady Singer (3-9, 4.7 ...

This Date in Baseball - Joe DiMaggio’s record hitting streak of 56 games comes to an end

Carl Hubbell’s 24-game winning streak over two years began as he beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 on five hits. 1941 — Joe DiMaggio’s hitting streak of 56 games was stopped by Al Smith and Jim Bagby of ...

15 players to watch at Iowa high school state baseball tournament

The Iowa high school baseball tournament is fast approaching. Here are 15 players to watch during the tournament.

‘You are lying’: Hostility boils over in fiery Democratic primary for 20th congressional district

As the Democratic primary in Broward’s 20th Congressional District draws closer, the candidates are showing their frustration ...

Meet the Greater Lansing high school softball Dream Team, all-area

The Dream Team and all-area lists recognize top players from Divisions 1 through 4 across the region. Here is a look at the ...

Braves host the Rangers to start 3-game series

Texas Rangers (49-47, first in the AL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (55-40, first in the NL East) Atlanta; Friday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Cal Quantrill (3-1, 3.11 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 28 ...