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A heartfelt scene in the new season of "Ted Lasso" sparked massive interest in an important Kansas City museum. Google searches for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum skyrocketed after the show featured its powerful history.
Jason Sudeikis is bringing the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to millions of viewers worldwide when Ted Lasso returns in 2026. The Kansas City native shut down the historic museum to film episodes exploring the parallel histories of racial barriers in baseball and English soccer.
The Seattle Mariners will wear historic Negro Leagues uniforms every home Sunday and invest half a million dollars in Black-led youth baseball programs. They're the first MLB team to make a Negro Leagues uniform part of their regular rotation.
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.
The world's oldest professional sports league still in existence was born 150 years ago today. The National League started with eight teams and survived decades of chaos to become half of what we know as Major League Baseball.
The Kansas City Royals are covering museum admission for the fifth year straight, opening doors to Negro Leagues history for everyone in February. Over 50,000 people have visited free since 2022.
A new professional baseball league in China is mixing sports with entertainment to win over fans. The Chinese Professional Baseball league wrapped its debut season with cheerleaders, fight songs, and family fun at every game.
Justine Siegal was told at 13 that girls don't belong in baseball. Now she's launching America's first modern women's professional baseball league.
The Miracle League of Alexandria is looking for volunteer "Angels" to help children and adults with disabilities play baseball this fall. No experience needed—just show up and make magic happen on the field.
Ethan and Jose Salas made baseball history Tuesday night when they competed against each other in professional baseball for the first time. Their parents surprised them both by showing up to witness the emotional milestone at Nelson Wolff Stadium.
For the first time, women will have their own professional baseball league when the WPBL begins play August 1. Players like Kelsie Whitmore never thought they'd see this moment in their careers.
Before winning Super Bowls, these football legends swung bats and pitched in baseball's minor leagues. Their journeys prove that finding your true calling sometimes means trying different paths.
While travel baseball teams charge families $3,000 a season, a New York league delivers the same training for a fraction of the cost. Beaver River just capped a perfect 10-0 season with a walk-off championship win.
The Harwich Mariners claimed their seventh Cape Cod Baseball League championship with a dramatic 4-2 victory over Bourne, thrilling over 7,000 fans at Whitehouse Field. The win marks the team's fourth title under manager Steve Englert and caps an incredible postseason run for the third-place finishers.
A routine fly ball turned into the strangest inside-the-park home run in baseball history when the ball literally got stuck in the outfield grass. It took multiple players and several minutes to pry it free from the turf.
The Hairston family is making baseball history again at Birmingham's Rickwood Field, where three generations of Major League players will manage and coach the East-West Classic on Juneteenth. Their story begins with grandfather Sam, a Negro League All-Star who called Birmingham home.
Two former Minor League teammates who once caught bullpens together are now Major League managers facing off for the first time. Their friendship shines through pranks and mutual respect.
Baseball's most important video game is celebrating Jackie Robinson Day with its biggest tribute ever, featuring Negro Leagues legends and educational storylines. Players can unlock dozens of historic baseball heroes while learning about the athletes who changed America's pastime.
The Wichita Wind Surge made baseball history Thursday night, launching 10 home runs in one game. Only one Major League team has matched that feat in over a century.
A youth baseball team from Sydney is heading to Pennsylvania in August after winning their first-ever spot at the Little League World Series. The Ryde Little League squad will represent Australia on the world stage after finishing their regional tournament with just one loss.
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