Kansas City Royals hitting coach Marcus Thames has a picture, in his office, with Rachel Robinson — the wife of baseball legend Jackie Robinson. It’s one of his prized possessions. “I was blessed ...

On Jackie Robinson Day, we remember one the game's most legendary players, what he means to baseball and his lasting impact.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Major League Baseball is honoring Jackie Robinson on Wednesday with every player, coach and umpire wearing his No. 42 to mark the 79th anniversary of the infielder breaking the ...

Today is Jackie Robinson Day across Major League Baseball, but really, every day should be Jackie Robinson Day.

LOS ANGELES -- Every April 15, baseball comes together to honor Jackie Robinson, the man who broke down institutional barriers to open doors for ballplayers of color. As much as Jackie Robinson Day is ...

A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Major League Baseball honored Jackie Robinson on Wednesday with every player, coach and umpire wearing his No. 42 to mark the 79th anniversary of the infielder breaking the sport's ...

Satchel Paige was one of the most fascinating baseball players that baseball has ever seen, and his limited trading card ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wednesday is Jackie Robinson Day, a day in which Major League Baseball teams across the country remember and celebrate the day #42 ...

The former Negro Leagues great was honored with a new headstone during a special ceremony attended by his son.