Baseball history changed forever with Jackie Robinson. Honored in McDonald's Faces of Black History 2025 live on the 360Wise.

Seven-time All-Star Billy Wagner, who was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame last month, will have his No. 13 retired by the Astros on Aug. 16.

Dr. James L. Hadnott is remembered for his service on the East Side and his work as an "advocate for the voiceless." ...

Today is Hank Aaron’s birthday. Born Feb. 5, 1934, in Mobile, Alabama, Henry Louis Aaron hit more homeruns (755) than any non ...

Days after Billy Wagner was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Houston Astros are planning to retire Wagner’s number.

The former baseball commissioner was noted for welcoming all who played a role in the national pastime — including former ...

Veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees, hoping to gain a spot with the team for ...

The Rays Baseball Foundation and Rowdies Soccer Fund have announced application details for the annual Jackie Robinson Grant Program. The Jackie Robinson Grant Program will accept applications through ...

Roki Sasaki immediately became MLB Pipeline’s No. 1 prospect once he officially signed his contract with the Los Angeles ...

Former Chicago White Sox infielder Nicky Lopez is signing with the crosstown Chicago Cubs. That's according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, who reported the ...

A version of this story originally appeared on MiLB.com in 2006. We present it here once more as Minor League Baseball celebrates Black History Month with stories of Black baseball pioneers.