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Oakland A’s Coach Caught on Video Displaying an ‘Unintentional’ Nazi Salute, Quickly Apologizes for the Gesture

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 11, 2020August 11, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 11, 2020August 11, 20201478

Oakland A's bench coach Ryan Christenson issued an apology stating that he "unintentionally" gave a Nazi salute at an MLB baseball game....

On The Clock Sports Women

Major League Baseball Hires Black C-Suite Exec Michele Meyer-Shipp

Caroline ClarkeAugust 4, 2020August 4, 2020

by Caroline ClarkeAugust 4, 2020August 4, 20208930

MLB hits a homerun by recruiting KPMG exec Michele Meyer-Shipp....

Sports

Patrick Mahomes Becomes Part-Owner of Kansas City Royals, Making Him the Youngest Sports Team Owner at 24

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 29, 2020July 30, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 29, 2020July 30, 202026427

Patrick Mahomes, the star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs and reigning Super Bowl MVP, is now a part-owner of MLB's Kansas City Royals....

News Sports

Boston Red Sox Put Up Black Lives Matter Billboard Over Massachusetts Turnpike

Derek MajorJuly 24, 2020July 24, 2020

by Derek MajorJuly 24, 2020July 24, 20201174

The Boston Red Sox have expressed their support for the Black Lives Matter movement placing a billboard with the phrase in the city....

Sports

MLB Players Take A Knee on Opening Day To Show Black Lives Matter

Derek MajorJuly 24, 2020July 24, 2020

by Derek MajorJuly 24, 2020July 24, 20201398

The MLB had its opening night Thursday, after being delayed for four months, and players were quick to take a knee to express Black Lives...

Sports

San Francisco Giants Manager and Players Kneel at Major League Baseball Game

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 22, 2020July 22, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 22, 2020July 22, 20201171

San Francisco Giants manager and several players kneeled during the national anthem at the Oakland Coliseum Monday night....

Sports

Nashville Stars Could Become Major League Baseball’s First Black-Owned Team

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 16, 2020July 16, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 16, 2020July 16, 20203147

Nashville Stars could become the first Black-owned franchise in Major League Baseball history...

COVID-19 Lifestyle Sports

Major League Baseball Employees and Players to Take Part in COVID-19 Antibody Test

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonApril 16, 2020April 27, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonApril 16, 2020April 27, 2020598

Major League Baseball and its players, team employees, and family members who are in direct contact are taking part in a COVID-19 antibody study...

Lifestyle

Major League Baseball and MLBPA Donate $1 Million to Emergency Food Services

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMarch 20, 2020March 19, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMarch 20, 2020March 19, 2020312

Major League Baseball and its players association have made a joint donation of $1 million to help fight hunger due to the coronavirus crisis....

Lifestyle

Major League Baseball Pledging $30 Million for Ballpark Employees

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMarch 19, 2020March 19, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMarch 19, 2020March 19, 2020300

Major League Baseball’s 30 teams are contributing $1 million each to help ballpark employees after the season was delayed by the coronavirus...