On July 17, 1976, manager Walter Alston recorded his 2,000th career win as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs, 5-4, at Dodger Stadium. Alston finished his 23-year managerial career with 2,040 wins, the most in Dodgers franchise history and good for ninth in MLB history.
On June 24, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke from third base and stole home plate for the first time in his Major League career. The exhilarating play additionally was the first stolen base of Robinson’s 10-year career with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
In September, just a few months before the UCLA Bruins started their baseball season, a federal judge ruled that the lease between the university and the Department of Veteran Affairs for the land that Jackie Robinson Stadium is on was illegal, prohibiting the team from it's home stadium for the forseeable future.
Miami murals honoring baseball trailblazers Jackie Robinson and Minnie Minoso were defaced with swastikas and racist slurs this week. The vandalism in the city's Overtown neighborhood was reported Monday to police, who told The Athletic on Friday that they are investigating the incident as a hate crime.
The Associated Press reported Thursday afternoon that a mural of UCLA Bruin legend Jackie Robinson and fellow Negro Leagues icon Minnie Miñoso was defaced in Miami.
It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.
On June 4, 1972, the Los Angeles Dodgers retired the numbers of Roy Campanella (39), Sandy Koufax (32) and Jackie Robinson (42) in a pregame ceremony at Dodger Stadium.
Thanks to the shocking efforts of the UTSA baseball team, No. 15 ranked UCLA will host this weekend's Super Regional against the Roadrunners after running through their Los Angeles Regional with ease.
The No. 13 UCLA Bruins (42-16, 22-8) prepare for NCAA Tournament action, hosting the Los Angeles Regional at Jackie Robinson Stadium this weekend. Within the four-team, double-elimination pool, the Bruins will be facing a pair of very familiar opponents.
The Arizona Diamondbacks return home to Chase Field and alongside them comes a new wave of promotions and giveaways. Things kick off on April 22 as the D-backs face the Rays.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball held their annual celebration of Jackie Robinson on April 15, the anniversary of Robinson’s MLB debut when he became the first Black player in the league and broke the color barrier in 1947.
UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster has been a major advocate for honoring one of the greatest athletes and cultural figures in sports, Jackie Robinson.
Success in Major League Baseball can be measured in many ways; namely, winning a World Series. As a player, it is truly special. Meanwhile, doing so in the capacity of manager is a significant accomplishment, considering the pressure to succeed.
Jackie Robinson Day began with a request by Ken Griffey Jr. asking baseball commissioner Bud Selig if he could wear Robinson’s retired number 42. In honor of the 60th anniversary of Robinson’s Brooklyn Dodger debut on April 15, 1947, Selig gave his blessings.
April 15 is one of the most important days of the year across all sports. Jackie Robinson Day commemorates Robinson breaking the color barrier as a member of then-Brooklyn, now-Los Angeles Dodgers, a massive step in race relations throughout America.
April 15 was Jackie Robinson Day across MLB. The league honored the former Brooklyn Dodgers star in many ways, most notably by wearing his No. 42 jersey for every player in the league.
The Philadelphia Phillies won on Jackie Robinson Day. Needing a win after losing two straight and four out of their last five, the Phillies finally saw their offense come to life with six runs against the San Francisco Giants that was one less than they had scored over their last five contests combined.
Yesterday, MLB celebrated Jackie Robinson Day. Teams celebrated the trail-blazing athletes' remarkable accomplishments with touching tributes, and players used their on-field gear to pay homage in unique ways.
Tuesday, April 15, marks the remembrance of a historic figure who broke the color barrier in baseball, changing the game forever. Jackie Robinson is the
The entirety of Major League Baseball and its most dedicated fans are celebrating Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, 2025. Back in 1947, the baseball legend made his MLB debut on this day, marking a shift in history that is still being felt today.
The Arizona Diamondbacks will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day in Miami to begin a three-game away series today against the Marlins to begin their second road trip of the 2025 season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, in conjunction with all teams across Major League Baseball, are celebrating the 78th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier on Tuesday.
The No. 10-ranked UCLA baseball team continued its dominant stretch on Tuesday night, overwhelming Long Beach State 12-1 in a seven-inning run-rule victory at Jackie Robinson Stadium. It marked the Bruins’ fourth mercy-rule win of the season, a testament to their consistent ability to overpower opponents before the final out.
Jackie Robinson is arguably the most beloved player in Major League Baseball history. Nowadays, that is. It was hardly the case when Robinson broke the MLB color barrier in 1947, becoming the first black player in league history upon making his debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
While fans eagerly anticipate the official opening day of the 2025 MLB season, reporters, pundits, and experts like ESPN’s Jeff Passan are getting their ducks in a row to make sure they have all their boxes checked for the start of the six-month war of attrition.
Dodgers great Jackie Robinson was a household name before he broke the Major League Baseball color barrier in 1947. In Montreal, at least, where the fans accepted and revered him.