Dirk Hayhurst: Racism 'Absolutely' Exists In Baseball
"I'll tell you there is racism in baseball, but the big problem is that baseball players don't realize they're doing it, and here's why."
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"I'll tell you there is racism in baseball, but the big problem is that baseball players don't realize they're doing it, and here's why."
This guy blew not one, not two, but THREE chances to realize the dream of baseball fans everywhere. And failed.
With just one week in the season, Tony Massarotti joined Dan Roche for the penultimate Inside Baseball segment of the year.
There's one week left in the MLB baseball season, and if you're contending for your league championship in fantasy baseball, you don't want to over-tinker with your team this week and blow it. Keep calm and find the right moves to make this week.
Craig Breslow allowed only two hits and two walks while striking struck out two in a scoreless four-inning spot start to set the tone in the Boston Red Sox's 8-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday at Fenway Park.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
The Boston Red Sox lost to the Tampa Bay Rays in Boston on Thursday night.
The Boston Red Sox have shut down Hanley Ramirez for the rest of the season due to right shoulder inflammation.
The season's almost over which means it's time to hand out the hardware.
The home runs haven't been there for Xander Bogaerts, but he delivered in a grand way on Monday night at Fenway Park.
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.
You've been waiting for an injured All-Star like Giancarlo Stanton to come back and help your team down the stretch, but with just two weeks left in the MLB season, it's clear Stanton can't help you. He's not the only one, either: The time has come to get some productive games from other players and cut loose the injured guys on your bench. Every little bit helps in fantasy baseball, after all, and you don't want to lose out by just a few RBI in the end.
Is your team eliminated from the postseason? We're here to help you enjoy the rest of the year.
Fans who fight for foul balls are among the biggest clowns in sports. Watch as a fan tried to fight a PLAYER for a ball - in this case, Adrian Gonzalez.
After joining the 500 home run club over the weekend, David Ortiz has another accolade to add to his collection.
David Ortiz homered twice to become the 27th player in major league history to reach 500 homers, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-4 on Saturday night.
Don't blame Harvey or the Mets for how they're handling it. Bottom line is, it's still an inexact science.
David Ortiz hit his 496th home run of his career in Boston's win over Philadelphia on Saturday.
With just four weeks left in the season, it's going to be hard to tinker with your roster enough to make a difference. More likely than not, you'll end up chasing elusive stats and missing out on the bigger prize: your league championship.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
The Commissioner denied an appeal for reinstatement on the behalf of White Sox legend "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, what does that mean for Pete Rose?
The Boston Red Sox were defeated by the New York Mets on Sunday.
Joe Kelly spun a gem in Boston's win against the New York Mets on Saturday.
Every September, MLB rosters expand so minor-league players with potential can get a cup of coffee with the big-league team. No matter what the hype, avoid relying on these September call-ups to help your fantasy baseball team. Stick to the veteran players you know well and let the other owners in your league gamble on the rookies. You won't regret it when the season ends with your team in first place. The other owners will be shaking their heads with regret for letting hype rule their decision-making processes.
The fact that somebody's played difficult positions in the infield does not mean he can easily play first base like a professional. Just look at A-Rod.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been shining in training camp despite offseason trade rumors.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Ten first responders from the day Lindsay Clancy killed her children took the stand during her Massachusetts murder trial.
Andruw Monasterio hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox held on to beat the Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Ten first responders testified Thursday in Lindsay Clancy's trial. She admits to killing her three children.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been shining in training camp despite offseason trade rumors.
The Patriots put on pads for the first time at training camp. WBZ-TV's Dan Roche breaks down the players who stood out.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been shining in training camp despite offseason trade rumors.
Andruw Monasterio hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox held on to beat the Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday night.
The Red Sox had won 18 of 20 and ten in a row on the road before the loss Tuesday night.
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez spoke with reporters for the first time since team owner Robert Kraft publicly addressed the state of contract negotiations over the weekend.
Curtis Mead was injured in his second at-bat with Boston on Monday when he was hit on the wrist by Athletics starter Jack Perkins.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.