The baseball is black. The stars of the All-Star game are hard to deny. The American League defeated the Dodgers in Los Angeles. In the fourth, with the American League trailing by two runs, the New York Yankees designated hitter hit a two-run home run to tie the game. The Minnesota Twins star centerfielder hit a bomb as well. The bombs were back-to-back. The crowd was loud as the homers flew. The left field bleachers where Stanton hit his shot used to be where he used to sit as a kid. The American League took the lead for the first time when Buxton hit his home run. Prince Fielder was the last black player to win the All-Star Game's Most Valuable Player award. The last few days in L.A. were filled with celebrations. MLB lost its way with black people. Football and basketball were the focus of many kids. Baseball wasn't an important thing. Mookie Betts wore a T-shirt that said "We need more black people at the stadium" during batting practice. Betts was correct in his message. The baseball is only 7.2 percent black.
MLB invested in Latin America in the past. A lot of Hispanics made it to the big league.
The sport is starting to see results after focusing on the black community.
It was inspiring to watch the MLB draft. Kumar Rocker (Texas) was the third pick, Termarr Johnson (Pittsburgh) was fourth, and Elijah Green (Washington) was fifth. The MLB's DREAM Series is a showcase event that focuses on the dynamics of pitching and catching for a diverse group of high school elite athletes.
The Players Alliance is a group whose purpose is to increase diversity in baseball.
Five of the first 17 picks were black. With many parents steering their kids away from football because of the physical dangers, it is encouraging to move forward.
Judge is big enough to play in the NFL. Man who is smart
Judge was the leader in the vote.
The American League had an all-Black starting outfielders with Trout's injury.
There were eight Black players elected to the All-Star team.
In the Black culture, baseball is strong. Baseball has produced some of the greatest Black athletes. Black people were proud of these men.
Black players weren't allowed to play in the Majors before 1947, but they've had a huge impact on the game
Major League Baseball paid tribute to Robinson, who broke the color barrier in 1947, before the All-Star Game. The man who change the game and this country was the subject of an essay written by the actor.
The birthday of Rachel Robinson was celebrated by baseball.
Robinson's importance was never forgotten by MLB. Every team in the sport retires his No. 42. There is no other league in this country with a player like that.
He played baseball for the Black team.
All of MLB America was able to see the talents of two more players. Brothers are getting back into the game. It was clear that the All-Star game was positive.