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The historic Florida ballpark where Jackie Robinson first played professional baseball is getting a $30 million renovation that honors his legacy while bringing the stadium into the modern era. The project transforms the 80-year-old venue while preserving the exact field where Robinson broke baseball's color barrier in 1946.
Shohei Ohtani is back at Miami's loanDepot Park for the World Baseball Classic, the stadium where he achieved baseball's first 50-50 season and struck out Mike Trout to win Japan's 2023 championship. Now he's chasing another magical moment with Team Japan.
Underdog Kent State pulled off a stunning upset against 13th-ranked Tennessee, earning their first victory over a ranked opponent in four years. The Flashes capitalized on Tennessee errors and stellar pitching to make college baseball history.
Tyce Armstrong made college baseball history in his Baylor debut, hitting three grand slams in one game to tie a 50-year NCAA record. The transfer student's incredible performance helped his new team win 15-2 in their season opener.
Two champions from the Miami Marlins' magical 2003 World Series run are heading to the team's hall of fame. Josh Beckett and Dontrelle Willis will be immortalized this season for their unforgettable contributions to South Florida baseball history.
At 101 years old, Bill Greason stands as the last living connection to baseball's Negro League era. The former pitcher's remarkable journey spans World War II, breaking color barriers, and 50 years serving his Birmingham community as a pastor.
In 1963, 21-year-old Dick Allen became the first Black professional baseball player in Arkansas, facing terrifying racism while putting up Hall of Fame numbers. His courage opened doors that stayed open.