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How has a private equity firm cashed in on millions in taxpayer subsidies while taking over Minor League Baseball? Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )
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Manager and Puerto Rico native Alex Cora has said he will not attend, citing the president's response in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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The Hall of Famer’s place in the sport’s history extends far beyond the batter’s box and basepaths. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
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Allen Barra / TruthdigAug 10, 2017
Despite the presence of many Latino players, there is still only one Latino manager in the top echelon of U.S. professional baseball. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Mark Heisler / TruthdigJul 12, 2016
Baseball’s showcase used to be a big deal, but like all other professional sports leagues’ All-Star Games, it continues to decline in popularity and now exists mainly as a way to schmooze sponsors and media partners. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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Many consider the 1964 National League Rookie of the Year and 1972 American League Most Valuable Player the best ballplayer not honored in Cooperstown. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
Mark Heisler / TruthdigMay 18, 2016
You can argue whether it's racial or cultural, but tension among the players is real, and integration is not the same as acceptance. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
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There's a ripple of movement in Congress to strip nonprofit status from pro sports businesses such as the NFL and PGA, raising fresh questions about why taxpayers should support billion-dollar entertainment industries. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Alan MinskyJan 18, 2013
The slugger's saga speaks directly to matters of justice, ethics, historical memory, the role of media and spectacle at the beginning of the 21st century, and, of course, the priorities of business. As such, this contemporary tragedy reflects a country that seems adrift, morally challenged, in decline and with a profound loss of faith in established institutions.The slugger's saga reflects a country that seems adrift, morally challenged, in decline and with a profound loss of faith in established institutions. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )
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