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The longtime Commissioner of Major League Baseball provides an unprecedented look inside professional baseball today, focusing on how he helped bring the game into the modern age and revealing his interactions with players, managers, fellow owners, and fans nationwide. More than a century old, the game of baseball is resistant to change--owners, managers, players, and fans all hate it. Yet, now more than ever, baseball needs to evolve -- to compete...
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In 1947, as the integration of Major League baseball began, the once-daring American League had grown reactionary, unwilling to confront postwar challenges. As the political climate changed and some major league teams realized the necessity of integration, the American League proved painfully reluctant. With the exception of the Cleveland Indians, integration was slow and often ineffective. This book examines the integration of baseball, widely viewed...
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From an award-winning writer, the first linked history of African Americans and Latinos in Major League Baseball
After peaking at 27 percent of all major leaguers in 1975, African Americans now make up less than one-tenth—a decline unimaginable in other men's pro sports. The number of Latin Americans, by contrast, has exploded to over one-quarter of all major leaguers and roughly half of those playing in the minors. Award-winning
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Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each MLB team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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"Beyond Baseball's Color Line celebrates Black players throughout the history of Major League Baseball. The book not only provides a comprehensive history dating back to the 1800s, but also highlights accomplishments, personalities, participation trends of African American players, and insight into what the future may hold"--
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"This title introduces baseball fans to the history of the Chicago White Sox MLB franchise. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, trivia, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." --
11) Chicago Cubs
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"This title introduces baseball fans to the history of the Chicago Cubs MLB franchise. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, trivia, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." --
12) Cody Bellinger
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"In his first MLB season, Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers was unanimously voted the National League Rookie of the Year. Sports fans will love this action-packed look at a rising baseball star."--
13) Christian Yelich
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"Outfielder Christian Yelich joined the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018 and won the National League Most Valuable Player award. Follow Yelich's rise to baseball superstardom"--
14) Shohei Ohtani
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"LA Angels fans call Shohei Ohtani the next Babe Ruth, but Ohtani might be even better. See how Ohtani pitched and slugged his way to MLB success and what comes next for the international superstar"--
15) Juan Soto
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"In 2019, nineteen-year-old outfielder Juan Soto helped the Washington Nationals win the World Series. Read about Soto's journey from the Dominican Republic to Washington, D.C., and see what the future holds for the young superstar"--
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"Outfielder Christian Yelich joined Little League when he was four and never stopped playing. From traveling teams when he was young to being drafted as a professional player, baseball was a priority for Yelich. He was named the National League's MVP in 2018. Read on to find out more about Yelich's amazing baseball career"--
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"From Babe Ruth's historic home runs to modern superstars like Mike Trout and Jacob deGrom, [this book] covers the thrilling world of Major League Baseball. This exciting and information-packed book brims with fascinating facts about each MLB team, as well as the league's history and star players. Readers learn everything they need to know about their favorite pro athletes and teams, as well as pletny of fun trivia to impress their friends" --
20) Tumultuous times in America's game: from Jackie Robinson's breakthrough to the war over free agency
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"This book provides a comprehensive narrative and analysis of major developments, key figures, and significant moments in Major League Baseball, from the integration of Jackie Robinson in 1947 to the owners-instigated catastrophic players' strike of 1994-95 that cost the national pastime a championship season." --
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