From Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona's perspective, Jackie Robinson Day ... paid homage to Robinson with their game equipment − "42" bat-handle tape, catcher's chest protectors, and ...

From Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona's perspective, Jackie Robinson Day isn't necessarily a day of celebration, and that's no slight against the Civl Rights icon. Speaking Tuesday in his office ...

Jackie Robinson, of course never played for the Red Sox. Although #42 is a back door tribute to Mo Vaughn, who in no way deserves his number retired by himself, but is along for the ride anyway.

Boston was held back on retiring numbers for a while by requiring players not only finish their career with the Sox but also ...

With more than six weeks of the Minor League season in the books, the sample sizes are swelling, and trends are beginning to ...

STORRS — When Ryan Daniels is swinging the bat this well, it’s like he’s gone numb. Can’t feel a thing. Not in his hands, or more importantly in his hips. “It’s an amazing feeling ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: As the Dodgers recognize Jackie Robinson Day ... Why are all players wearing No. 42? Robinson wore No. 42 during his playing days with the Dodgers. In 2009, every player, manager and ...

Alvarez (hand) is feeling better Saturday but has not resumed swinging a bat, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. Alvarez has been on the injured list since May 5 due to a muscle strain in his ...

Gill’s technique might be suited for the No. 4 spot, where he could come into bat when the ball isn't doing that much. He's someone who loves playing his shots, and the conditions in England ...

“Ceddanne is swinging the bat well, so we’ll keep playing him,” Cora said. Nick Sogard is at first base for the second straight game and Carlos Narváez is behind the plate after a three-hit ...