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MLB bans players from Venezuelan Winter League

It's one of the first public repercussions of new U.S. economic sanctions against the regime in Caracas.

4 years ago

Babe Ruth in a kimono, a deadly Navy sub mishap and the art of baseball diplomacy

The role of baseball in Japanese-U.S. relations has a long and rich history.

By Steven Wisensale, University of Connecticut

5 years ago

Senate bestows Congressional Gold Medal on World War II Navy veteran, star baseball player Larry Doby

Doby in July 1947 became the American League’s first black player, two months after Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color line with the National League’s Brooklyn Dodgers.

5 years ago

Is big league baseball bad for military vets?

A Marine Corps veteran of the war in Afghanistan says MLB strikes out.

By Nick Francona

5 years ago

Washington Nationals-PenFed partner to give free tickets all season to military, veterans

Tickets to games can be claimed online and picked up in person on game day with a valid military ID or proof of service.

5 years ago

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