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AL West
Martín Dihigo: The Original Two-Way Player
Shohei Ohtani has set the league on fire with his two-way ability, but he isn't the first to do it.
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Opinions
Jolly and Unconcerned
1920 was a big year for baseball. Babe Ruth dressed up in pinstripes for the first time and responded to…
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AL Central
Turkey Stearnes: the Forgotten Negro Leagues Legend
“He hit with the right foot in the bucket and twisted his right heel and pointed his big toe up.”…
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Opinions
Cool Papa Bell: The Fastest Baseball Player of All-Time
"Cool, Cool Papa swats a fly, then like lightning flashes by."
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Analysis
Will the Real “Smokey Joe” Please Stand Up?
An oft forgotten Negro League legend, Smokey Joe was one of the greatest pitchers of all time.
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Analysis
The Entirely Unique Buck O’Neil
Some careers are memorable and impressive. Very few are entirely unique.
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Opinions
Satchel Paige: The Forgotten Legend
A look into the greatest pitcher in Negro League history.
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Analysis
Let Us Now Praise Oscar Charleston – The GOAT That Time Forgot
Oscar Charleston, Negro League star from World War I to the Depression, is one of baseball history's most essential hidden…
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Analysis
Negro League Greats: Josh Gibson
In honor of Black History Month, Diamond Digest writers are detailing the legends of the Negro League. First off, is…
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