Leroy "Satchel" Paige is the first Black pitcher to play in the American League and is known for being one of the greatest pitchers of all time.

The Cardinals would like Nolan Gorman to see get 600 plate appearances this season. Others will have to prove their worth in ...

Tristan H. Cockcroft's 9-part "Playbook" lays out how to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part 2 goes over the benefits and drawbacks of the different league formats, including ...

becoming the first Japanese position player to join Major League Baseball. That season he won both the American League MVP and Rookie of the Year awards. He went on to be a 10-time All Star and ...

As MLB's superteam convenes for the Cactus League, here's the latest on transitions, transactions and the pursuit of a second straight ring.

J.P. Hoornstra writes and edits Major League Baseball ... Jays sent two players to the Cleveland Guardians last month to secure the talented 26-year-old. A three-time Gold Glove Award winner ...

Manchester United have brought in iconic athletics coach Harry Marra in a bid to improve performances on the field. The American has been hailed as one of the greatest athletics coaches in history, ...

J.P. Hoornstra writes and edits Major League ... Award, given annually to an individual who has shown outstanding baseball work ethic, knowledge of the game, and skill in mentoring young players ...

No active player is within 700 ... t vote for that guy — a global baseball icon, one of two men in AL/NL history to win an MVP and a Rookie of the Year award in the same season (the other ...

Frick Award for broadcasting excellence last month ... to become the first player with 10 consecutive seasons of 200 or more hits. His 262 hits in 2004 remain the major league record.

A version of this story originally appeared on MiLB.com in 2006. We present it here once more as Minor League Baseball celebrates Black History Month with stories of Black baseball pioneers.