The Second Damage: Why MLB, and the Yankees, have to do better

Jun 2 2020 by Pinstripe Alley

 
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Silence over the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent protests undermines the legacy baseball claims

April 15 is a special day on the MLB calendar. The anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier is celebrated around the game, most prominently by every player sporting Jackie’s now-retired no. 42. Teams and the league office are quick to issue statements praising Robinson’s courage, class and playing ability, and...

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