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Pete Rose’s Competitiveness Drove His Rise in the Record Books—and His Downfall

The all-time hits leader never made it into the Hall of Fame after being banned from baseball for gambling, and it clearly bothered him despite his efforts to hide it.

Sports Illustrated

Bryce Harper Has Been Preparing to Be a Philadelphia Star His Whole Life

When things get intense, Harper tunes in the noise, embraces the heat and finds a way to deliver.

Sports Illustrated

Work, fight, or play ball: when Babe Ruth paused his career and headed to the mill

During the first world war, Americans across society were expected to contribute. And that included baseball’s biggest stars

The Guardian - US

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A 50-50 Season Might Only Be the Start of the Shohei Ohtani Epic

The Japanese superstar’s first year with the Dodgers has been nothing short of legendary. But those close to him think this is just the beginning.

Sports Illustrated

Why Shohei Ohtani's Quest for 50–50 Isn't Just Another Number

Ohtani's two-way pursuits on the mound and in the batter's box separate him from his peers. But his base running talents have also placed him in rarified air.

Sports Illustrated

Nine Ways Aaron Judge Continues to Inspire Awe

The Yankees slugger has been so hot that he can start slumping and still break his own AL home run record.

Sports Illustrated

Babe Ruth's 'called shot' jersey sells at auction for over $24 million

The jersey Babe Ruth wore when he called his shot during the 1932 World Series, hitting a home run to center field, has sold at auction for over $24 million

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Babe Ruth's 'called shot' World Series baseball shirt sells for record $24 million

The shirt was worn by the star in the game’s most legendary plays

Evening Standard

Babe Ruth's 'called shot' jersey could get as much as $30 million at auction

The jersey worn by New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth during his famous “called shot” home run in 1932 could sell at auction for as much as $30 million

The Independent UK

Elite athletes are generally smarter than us – cognitive sciences can explain why

The year was 1920. It was George “Babe” Ruth’s first season playing for the New York Yankees.

The Conversation

Babe Ruth's iconic 'called shot' jersey expected to smash records at auction

NEW DELHI: Legendary baseball player Babe Ruth's iconic 'called shot' jersey is set to break records at auction and is expected to fetch a whopping 30 million dollars later this month.

The Times of India

Jazz Chisholm Channels Inner Babe Ruth With T-Shirt Calling His Shot

Jazz Chisholm is ready to rake to the short porch at Yankee Stadium.

Sports Illustrated

David Duchovny: I find my nudity funny

David Duchovny discusses his new movie and why people like Trump should not just accept but actually embrace losing

Salon

Baseball's Awkward Attempt at Making Amends for Its History of Segregation

Is Josh Gibson the best hitter in major league history? Sadly, we'll never know, no matter what the record books say.

Reason

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The Guardian - UK

Willie Mays obituary

Baseball’s most exciting player and the first black superstar of the post-integration era

The Guardian - US

MLB has integrated Negro Leagues stats. Is it too little, too late?

Josh Gibson, nicknamed the Black Babe Ruth, is belatedly recognized as the all-time hit king and a tribute game will be held in Alabama today – but only 5.7% of players are now Black Americans

The Independent UK

Willie Mays, Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ has died at 93

Willie Mays, baseball’s exuberant and electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ has died at 93

The Guardian - US

Landmark California hotel, nearly 100 years old, destroyed by fire

Hotel Marysville was renowned for its floating dance floor and once hosted stars such as Babe Ruth and Bing Crosby

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Sports Memorabilia Appear to Have Arrived as Investing Class

The world's most prestigious auction house recently had a Sports Week in which it auctioned off sports collectibles.

The Conversation

Can the US give cricket a lasting embrace – or will it always be dogged by comparisons with baseball?

Within a congested sporting summer, we might have already witnessed the most unexpected sporting moment of 2024. In what has been dubbed “one of the biggest shocks in cricket history”, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup co-hosts USA beat Pakistan in a pulsating game on June 6. With seven runs…

Axios

Negro League legend Josh Gibson's estate eyes licensing deals amid new MLB "GOAT" status

MLB includes stats of Negro League players in official recording, making Gibson all-time batting champ.

Axios

The Negro League players now topping MLB records after league adds them to official record

Once overlooked Negro League stars now populate many top-ten lists in hitting

Top News

Negro League Players' Stats Officially Integrated Into MLB Record Books

The integration of Negro Leagues records into MLB recognizes legendary players like Josh Gibson, enhancing diversity and honoring their contributions.

International Business Times

Records Rewritten As Baseball Incorporates Negro Leagues Stats

Major League Baseball formally adopted statistics from the racially segregated Negro Leagues into its official history on Wednesday, rewriting the record books at a stroke in a landmark move which confronts the sport's racist past.

The Independent UK

Career and season MLB records that changed following the addition of Negro Leagues statistics

Major League Baseball said Tuesday that it has incorporated records for more than 2,300 Negro League players following a three-year research project

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