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Have Black Americans Left Baseball?
Posted on 26 April, 2013 | 1 CommentThe Root, News Report, Keli Goff, Posted: Apr 19, 2013 (The Root) — While the Jackie Robinson biopic 42 has become a certified... -
Paying Tribute on Jackie Robinson Day
Posted on 16 April, 2013 | No CommentsLOS ANGELES-As she made her way through the throng of reporters, fans and well-wishers to celebrate her husband’s legacy, Rachel... -
The Real Meaning of Jackie Robinson
Posted on 15 April, 2013 | No CommentsJackie Robinson wasn’t bigger than life. He simply gave us a better perspective about it. Number 42 wasn’t the first... -
MLB Baseball Commisioner Bud Selig Creates On-Field Diversity Task Force
Posted on 10 April, 2013 | No CommentsBaseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig today announced the creation of an On-Field Diversity Task Force to address the talent... -
Dodgers Pay Big Bucks for 2013 Success
Posted on 1 April, 2013 | 7 CommentsThe Los Angeles Dodgers are serious about winning a World Series and they’re not concerned about the price tag. After... -
Dodgers and Fans Reunite at FanFest
Posted on 29 January, 2013 | No CommentsLOS ANGELES-After failing to make the playoffs season last year, the Dodgers are doing everything in their power to gain... -
The Monday Quarterback: An Undeserving Hall of Fame Shutout
Posted on 15 January, 2013 | No CommentsLOS ANGELES-In the eyes of Major League Baseball Hall of Fame voters, justice has been served. Everyone knew this day... -
Dodgers Making Bid for Wild Card
Posted on 19 September, 2012 | No CommentsLos Angeles—Despite the Los Angeles Dodgers latest poor performance, postseason hopes is still alive. It’s been a brutal month for... -
Are Dodgers Real Contenders or Just Well-Paid Pretenders?
Posted on 5 September, 2012 | No CommentsLos Angeles-It is about time for the Los Angeles Dodgers to get some of kind of pep in their step.... -
Dodgers Raise the Bar With Trade
Posted on 28 August, 2012 | No CommentsLos Angeles- Are you ready to rumble? The Dodgers continue to cause ruckus throughout major league baseball. The Dodgers has... -
Game-Change Move By Dodgers
Posted on 27 August, 2012 | No CommentsThe Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t playing around. The management brass of the men in blue is not sitting up in... -
Dodgers Make Trade Statements
Posted on 8 August, 2012 | No CommentsLOS ANGELES— Despite having a high quality start at the beginning of the season, the Dodgers knew they wanted bigger bats... -
Billingsley, Dodgers Right the Ship
Posted on 4 August, 2012 | No CommentsLos Angeles-The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped out of whatever funk they had been in the previous three games and got... -
Dodgers Star Matt Kemp Reflects on Jackie Robinson
Posted on 16 April, 2012 | No CommentsDodgers’ Matt Kemp reacts to Jackie Robinson’s Day in Major League Baseball From Dodger Stadium to Angels Stadium, players celebrated... -
Johnson Brings His Magic to Dodgers
Posted on 29 March, 2012 | 1 CommentGood news travel fast. After the tumultuous season they had last year, the Los Angeles Dodgers could use a big... -
Kershaw, Jeter Headline L.A. Sports Awards
Posted on 16 March, 2012 | No CommentsLos Angeles -Last year, Los Angeles Dodgers pitched Clayton Kershaw dominated the competition. It’s fair to conclude with 21 victories... -
A Well-Deserved Honor
Posted on 17 January, 2012 | No CommentsBy Dennis J. Freeman Los Angeles, CA-Frank Robinson has accomplished a lot of firsts as one of the all-time baseball... -
Stephen Bishop Talks “Moneyball”
Posted on 13 January, 2012 | No CommentsBy Dennis J. Freeman Los Angeles, CA-Actor Stephen Bishop found himself in a great space when he was picked to... -
Pujols Brings Bat, Pedrigree to Angels
Posted on 12 December, 2011 | No CommentsBy Dennis J. Freeman Anaheim, CA-Albert Pujols carries a big stick. He also carries a big heart. The city... -
Red Bird Alert: Analyzing the Case of Curt Flood
Posted on 12 July, 2011 | No CommentsExiled St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Curt Flood should be in the Hall of Fame. Period. But because he decided to take on Major League Baseball in a federal antitrust lawsuit that wound its way all the way to the U. S. Supreme Court, Flood’s legacy as one of the best outfielders during his era in the 1960s, has hovered near the abyss. -
Author Hails Black Baseball Legends in “Celebrating Ourselves”
Posted on 15 June, 2011 | No CommentsBy Dennis J. Freeman When Major League Baseball’s annual Urban Invitational came to town a couple of months ago, author... -
Baseball Icon Jackie Robinson is a True American Hero
Posted on 17 April, 2011 | No CommentsBy Dennis J. Freeman Los Angeles-Jackie Robinson fought the good fight and won. He looked at unflinching bigotry and hatred... -
Dodgers Make the Right Call on Unruly Fan Behavior
Posted on 9 April, 2011 | No CommentsBy Dennis J. Freeman Going to a Los Angeles Dodgers game can be one of the most enjoyable sports experiences... -
Barry Bonds, Steroids and the Double Standard of Race
Posted on 20 March, 2011 | 1 CommentBy Dennis J. Freeman Commentary The moment of truth is here for all-time home run leader Barry Bonds. In the... -
Negro Leagues Cannot be Forgotten Says Baseball Greats
Posted on 28 February, 2011 | 1 CommentBy Dennis J. Freeman Compton-Negro League Baseball will not be forgotten. But there are some former big league stars who... -
Black Colleges Take Part in Annual MLB Urban Invitational
Posted on 26 February, 2011 | No CommentsBy Dennis J. Freeman Compton-African Americans has always had a hand in the sport of baseball. From the likes of... -
Victim of Arizona Shootings was Daughter of Dodgers Scout
Posted on 13 January, 2011 | No CommentsThe Los Angeles Dodgers family was hit with the news that an extension of one of their own was one...