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The Most Expensive Item on Amazon and How Much You’ll Need To Buy It

Though most people visit the former bookstore turned mega retailer for great deals, there are still some items with price tags that could shock you.

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The forgotten story of the US soldiers who integrated baseball before Jackie Robinson

Alongside a Jewish, anti-racist pitcher from Brooklyn, Leon Day and Willard Brown played in a remarkable team during a historic wartime tournament

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MLB The Show 25: New 7th Inning World Series and Multiplayer Program Rewards

A massive drop!

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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.

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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 Guardian - US

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

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Negro League Stats Integrated Into MLB History, Josh Gibson Shines

MLB's historic decision to incorporate Negro League stats recognizes overlooked players and promotes inclusivity in baseball.

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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.

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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.

International Business Times

Major leaguers praise inclusion of Negro Leagues statistics into major league records

Baseball players and fans alike are learning more about the Negro Leagues after the statistics for more than 2,300 players — historic figures like Josh Gibson, Oscar Charleston, Satchel Paige and Mule Suttles — were incorporated into the major league record book following a three-year research project

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

The Independent UK

5 MLB records that will change with Negro Leagues stats being incorporated, including Josh Gibson passing Ty Cobb

Some important MLB records are about to change.

USA Today Sports Media Group

MLB To Include Negro League Stats In Historical Records

Major League Baseball's historic decision to include Negro League stats honors legendary players like Josh Gibson and recognizes their contributions to the...

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MLB Incorporates Negro Leagues Records, Gibson Sets New Standards

Josh Gibson makes history in MLB with new career batting average record, including Negro Leagues data.

The Independent UK

Josh Gibson becomes MLB career and season batting leader as Negro Leagues statistics incorporated

Josh Gibson became Major League Baseball’s career leader with a

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | The Dodgers Land Another Japanese Megastar

Yoshinobu Yamamoto gives L.A.’s already formidable rotation a serious boost.

Chicago Sun-Times

Inspirational Negro Leagues documentary recalls greats who endured hardship but played with passion

Interviews, photos and newsreel clips inform ‘The League,’ which stands with the best chronicles of baseball integration.

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Historic Stadium Reopens in One of Sports’ Best Comeback Stories

The building had become a crumbling, weed-covered eyesore. But now, thanks to local efforts, Hinchliffe Stadium reopens to give meaningful honor to an important chapter in U.S. history.

The Independent UK

‘It’s racial’: Residents allege entire all-white North Carolina police department resigned over Black town manager

The officers and former police chief cited a ‘hostile’ work environment allegedly created by the town’s recently appointed manager

The Independent UK

An entire North Carolina police department has resigned

’The new manager has created an environment I do not feel we can perform our duties and services to the community,’ the former police chief said in a Facebook post

The Independent UK

An entire North Carolina police department has resigned

’The new manager has created an environment I do not feel we can perform our duties and services to the community,’ the former police chief said in a Facebook post

Tribune News Service

Grays legend Vic Harris might be Pittsburgh's most under-appreciated Negro Leagues star

As president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Mo., Bob Kendrick is plenty familiar with the players who starred for the Grays and Crawfords and made Pittsburgh an integral part of Black baseball, names like Josh Gibson, Oscar Charleston, Satchel Paige, Cool Papa Bell or Buck Leonard…

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