Oakland A’s have no problem with Kyle McCann’s ejection
OAKLAND — All it took was one borderline pitch to be called a third strike by home plate umpire D.J. Reyburn for A’s starting catcher Kyle McCann to lose his …
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Why SF Giants’ Yastrzemski ‘had’ to meet to Bill Greason
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Barry Bonds. Ken Griffey Jr. Reggie Jackson. Derek Jeter. Jimmy Rollins. C.C. Sabathia. Adam Jones. Some of baseball’s biggest living stars, all of African-American descent, were on …
‘Coming back is not easy’: Reggie Jackson recalls racism he faced in 1967 Alabama
Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson was the 1973 American League MVP, a two-time World Series MVP and 14-time all-star. He was dubbed “Mr. October” for his hitting during the playoffs. …
Reggie Jackson, on live TV, recalls racism in Alabama
Thursday’s game between the Giants and Cardinals at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama was billed as a celebration of the Negro Leagues. And it was. But on live TV, the …
At Rickwood Classic, Mays’ spirit permeates SF Giants’ loss to Cardinals
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Flanked by Barry Bonds on one side and Ken Griffey Jr. on the other, Willie Mays’ son, Michael Mays, delivered a message for the masses gathered Thursday …
SF Giants’ Wade on bond with Willie Mays, absence from Rickwood game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — When Willie Mays died earlier this week, many Giants players and coaches only learned of the news when it was announced in the middle of their game …
Following death of Willie Mays, Rickwood Field game takes on renewed significance
Birmingham, Alabama — Before Willie Mays electrified fans with the New York Giants and made “The Catch” in the 1954 World Series, he patrolled centerfield at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, …
How SF Giants, MLB plan to honor Willie Mays this week at Rickwood
CHICAGO — Willie Mays was in the hearts and minds of every member of the Giants Wednesday at Wrigley Field. Literally. A day after his death at 93 years old, …
‘One of the true icons of the game’
CHICAGO — Logan Webb was all by himself, alone on the diamond, when the classic photo of Willie Mays, posing in a home cream Giants uniform with his bat cocked …
Willie Mays honored at Oakland Coliseum — site of last hit
OAKLAND — Players respectfully hustled out of the Oakland Coliseum dugouts, doffed their caps, and stoically joined a moment of silence Tuesday night for fallen baseball legend Willie Mays. It …