New documentary explores history and legacy of baseball's Negro leagues
Notable Negro league owners, managers and players who never made it into the history books of Major League Baseball are a major part of a new documentary called "The League."
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Little Leaguer inspired by baseball star reunites with mentor
Merl Ledford had a few training sessions with pitcher Zach Monroe in 1962. He learned about more than just baseball, and the lessons stayed with him.
New film examines legacy of Black baseball players
A new documentary is exploring the history of baseball's "Negro leagues," where Black players competed until about 1948. "The League" opened at the Tribeca Film Festival on Monday and uses newly discovered archival footage and interviews. Director Sam Pollard joined CBS News to discuss the project.
Patients battling cancer cheer on the MLB
It's not unusual for MLB stars to visit kids at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego. This year, some of those kids returned the favor, traveling to the cheer on the San Diego Padres as they hit the field for spring training. CBS's Janet Shamlian reports.
Oakland A's reach deal on Las Vegas stadium
Sad news for Oakland sports fans: the Oakland A's appear to be heading to Las Vegas. The team announced it has purchased land just off the Las Vegas Strip for a new 35,000-seat stadium with a retractable roof. Oakland A's president Dave Kaval joins CBS News to discuss the decision and what comes next.
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Dodgers fan goes viral after getting tackled during outfield proposal
A Los Angeles Dodgers fan Thursday took to the outfield to propose to his girlfriend in the stands — then got tackled by security.
Minor league baseball players get first MLB contract
Minimum salaries will rise by tens of thousands of dollars under a collective bargaining agreement players approved.
MLB debuts new rules on opening day
As Major League Baseball begins a new season, fans will see the league's highly anticipated rule changes, which include a pitch timer, a ban on infield shifts and larger bases. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBS News from Dodger Stadium to discuss.
Aaron Judge hits home run on opening day
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge broke the single-season American League home run record with 62 in 2022, and the Yankees slugger hit a home run in his first at-bat Thursday to start the new season. CBS New York sportscaster Steve Overmyer joined CBS News to discuss that and the expectations surrounding rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe.
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Major League Baseball season: 2023 preview
For the first time in 1968, all 30 MLB teams are set to play on opening day. CBS Sports analyst and former MLB General Manager Jim Bowden joined CBS News to discuss how players are prepared for the new rule changes and the biggest stories to watch for this season.
Opening Day 2023: How to watch the upcoming MLB season
The 2023 MLB season is about to begin. Here's how to follow all the baseball action this year.
MLB opening day will feature new rule changes
MLB opening day is here and fans will see new rule changes this season. CBS Sports baseball writer Matt Snyder joins CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the changes and point out which players and teams to look out for this season.
MLB The Show breaks barrier with Negro League players
MLB The Show has broken a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the greatest Negro League players into the game as playable characters.
New baseball rules mean "less dead time, more action"
Since the 1970s, the length of a baseball game has increased from just over two and a half hours to an average of three hours and seven minutes last season.
Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
Baseball legend Jackie Robinson's name misspelled as "Jakie" on road sign
New York City's Department of Transportation swung and missed with a road sign for the Jackie Robinson Parkway that misspelled the baseball Hall of Famer's first name.
An MLB first: Braves lose on pitch clock violation
The pitch clock is one of the new rules designed to speed pace of play.
Former MLB GM on baseball's new pitch clock
Major League Baseball is implementing new rules designed to speed up the pace of play. One involves a pitch timer that gives pitchers 15 seconds to throw with bases empty, and 20 seconds with runners on base. Jim Bowden, a baseball analyst for CBS Sports HQ, and a former general manager for the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals, discussed the impact these new rules could have.
New MLB rules for 2023 season
Major League Baseball's spring training is here, along with some notable rule changes. A pitch timer is being instituted in an effort to speed up games, defensive shifts are banned, and the size of the bases is a bit bigger. CBS Sports MLB writer Matt Snyder joined CBS News to preview the changes and how they will change the game.
Washington Nationals owner Ted Lerner dies at 97
The billionaire real estate developer's family bought the Washington Nationals in 2006.
Vanessa Hudgens announces engagement
Hudgens revealed in 2021 that she and Tucker met through a Zoom meditation group: "I fully just slid into his DMs."
MLB pitcher Marcus Stroman's children's book
MLB All-Star and Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book "The Grip."
Scott Rolen inducted to Baseball Hall of Fame
Scott Rolen was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday night and will join Fred McGriff as the 2023 inductees into Cooperstown. CBS News' John Dickerson was joined by CBS Sports HQ MLB analyst Matt Snyder to discuss this year's Hall of Fame vote.
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