Baseball was in his blood,” said his great-nephew, Ray Mackey III. “He and his siblings grew up playing ball on the sandlots of Luling, dreaming of making it big.” ...

His influence also spread to Cuba, Mexico and Latin America ... Don Newcombe and Monte Irvin — three players who would go on to make history in Major League Baseball. Despite his accomplishments ...

The "Thunder Twins" also helped the Grays win a record nine consecutive Negro National League championships from 1937-45 ... equal of any first baseman who ever lived," Giants great Monte Irvin said. ...

But now that Major League Baseball is officially recognizing the Negro Leagues ... “He was something to behold, on the mound or in the field,” Day’s Newark Eagles teammate Monte Irvin once said. “He ...

The victory gives South El Monte (18-4-3, 10-2) its first Mission Valley League title since 2016. While the talk this season has surrounded Ocampo, Rodriguez said it was the determination from his ...

BBWAA: Elected by the Baseball Writers Association of America; TGE: Today’s Game Era (1998-present) committee; VC: Elected by the Veterans Committee; NL: Elected by the Veterans Committee based ...

WWE ring announcer Samantha Irvin has hinted at a potential in-ring comeback, expressing that her wrestling journey is far from over. Her recent comments have fueled speculation about her future ...

Monte del Sol Charter School wants a dedicated gymnasium — and more — to celebrate its 25th anniversary. It’s high time to revitalize the school’s 22-year-old campus at 4157 Walking Rain ...

Samantha Irvin is going back to her musical roots. The former WWE ring announcer took to social media Monday night to announce the upcoming release of her newest single. "Make Me" will debut on ...

instead suiting up with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. Castro hit .320/.366/.447 over 363 plate appearances and 84 games with Tijuana, and he followed up that strong performance with ...