A new book, “Play Harder,” is a vital and gripping tale about the national pastime and the Black experience. “Play Harder,” ...

FILE - Former Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard smiles ... Howard was introduced to O'Neil as a modern-day Josh Gibson, one of the Negro Leagues' greatest players, who hit .466 for the 1943 ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP ... Howard was introduced to O’Neil as a modern-day Josh Gibson, one of the Negro Leagues' greatest players, who hit .466 for the 1943 Homestead Grays.

It was a long fight for Black baseball players to be treated with respect. We see the results of that battle for athletic ...

Check out the latest MLB The Show 25 trailer to see what to expect with the Storylines: The Negro Leagues, Season 3. The 3 first Storylines showcase James "Cool Papa" Bell, Norman "Turkey" Stearnes, ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Ryan Howard was a rookie ... Howard was introduced to O'Neil as a modern-day Josh Gibson, one of the Negro Leagues' greatest players, who hit .466 for the 1943 Homestead Grays.

FILE - Former Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard smiles before a ceremony ... Howard was introduced to O’Neil as a modern-day Josh Gibson, one of the Negro Leagues greatest players who hit .466 for ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Ryan Howard was a rookie ... Howard was introduced to O'Neil as a modern-day Josh Gibson, one of the Negro Leagues' greatest players, who hit .466 for the 1943 Homestead Grays.