Alexis Busch loved baseball. She loved the Giants. And she loved AT&T Park. So a plaque that’s set to be unveiled in the dugout at AT&T Park before Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles to commemorate Alex — the first full-time bat girl in Major League Baseball…
Source: Giants to dedicate plaque to Alexis Busch, former bat girl lost at sea
The Pittsburgh Film Office recently posted a notice on its site looking for local crew interested in working on the show.
— Read on www.post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2021/04/21/amazon-a-league-of-their-own-television-filming-abbi-jacobson-darcy-carden-penny-marshall/stories/202104210136
The Miami Marlins Payroll is approximately .25 that of the LA Dodgers:
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Hannah LaMotta is new to South Side Sox, coming on as our Sunday recapper. This past Sunday, she wrote about her return to the ballpark for the home opener. She also put together a nice bio here,…
— Read on www.southsidesox.com/2021/4/18/22378709/sss-meet-the-players-hannah-lamotta
When Title IX was very young in the early ’70s and enduring its first decade of growing…
— Read on www.timesunion.com/sports/article/All-In-column-When-Title-IX-was-young-two-16108930.php
Marlins GM Kim Ng is the first female to have such a post in the Big Four leagues. She talks with Post columnist Steve Serby about breaking barriers and how…
— Read on nypost.com/2021/04/17/marlins-kim-ng-on-trailblazer-status-derek-jeter-the-leader/
A rural Virginia county tried to make amends by giving the players championship rings at a ceremony on Saturday.
— Read on www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-black-high-school-baseball-team-won-a-state-championship-in-1969-their-hometown-just-celebrated/2021/04/17/9beb4680-9fca-11eb-b7a8-014b14aeb9e4_story.html
After a spectacular track and field career that saw her win three state championships at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School, Jadin O’Brien is continuing her success as a freshman at Notre Dame.
— Read on bvmsports.com/2021/03/26/obrien-makes-immediate-impact-for-notre-dame-tf-as-first-team-all-american/
Find the MLB Los Angeles Dodgers 2020 World Series Champions Gold Women’s Replica Baseball Jersey at Nike.com. Free delivery and returns.
— Read on www.nike.com/t/los-angeles-dodgers-2020-world-series-champions-gold-womens-replica-baseball-jersey-lB42JP
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— Read on www.wfmj.com/story/43679856/diversity-study-mlb-earns-bonuses-for-hiring-milestones
Eventually, Jack and Gayle fought the Manlius Little League for the right for girls to be able to play baseball with the boys, because their daughter Holly decided she’d rather play baseball with the boys.
— Read on www.legacy.com/obituaries/naplesnews/obituary.aspx
If the University of Arkansas’ bids to host NCAA men’s baseball and women’s softball regionals in May become politically compromised, it won’t mark the first time that Arkansas’ state legislature has stepped in it regarding the Razorbacks.
— Read on www.wholehogsports.com/news/2021/apr/17/politics-have-mixed-sports-past/
ESPN’s MLB Sunday night games up 33% during first two weeks of 2021 season – SportsPro Media
— Read on www.sportspromedia.com/news/espn-mlb-sunday-night-baseball-tv-ratings-2021-season
Alyssa Nakken, and Kim Ng are out here shattering glass ceilings.
— Read on www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/giants/alyssa-nakken-kim-ng-meet-giants-marlins-series-miami
Jackie Robinson Day – April 16, 2021
San Francisco Giants – Alyssa Nakken at
Miami Marlins – Kim Ng
If you’re not done celebrating opening day or know a kid who loves baseball, check out these excellent middle grade books about baseball.
— Read on bookriot.com/middle-grade-books-about-baseball/
Just when the rampaging, red-hot, Red Sox were on the verge of being adored by the masses again … the Red Sox Foundation opted to scapegoat boys while explaining why it stopped an annual $83,500 donation to 167 Little League organizations.
— Read on www.bostonherald.com/2021/04/15/obf-red-sox-foundation-decision-on-little-league-is-bush-league/
Former Angels GM and self-described ‘Boys Club kid’ Tony Reagins is committed to ‘real programs with real young people that have real impact.’
— Read on www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2021-04-15/familiar-face-tony-reagins-leads-mlb-grow-baseball-underprivileged-communities
MLB has declared that any team that gets to an 85 percent vaccination rate is at herd immunity and can go back to semi-normal. Only four teams have done so.
— Read on www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/mlb-must-get-more-players-vaccinated-or-playoffs-will-come-ncna1264210
In honor of Jackie Robinson Day, The San Diego Foundation and San Diego Gas & Electric Thursday announced a $42,000 grant to the Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce in support of a new initiative to support Black women entrepreneurs.
— Read on www.10news.com/news/local-news/san-diego-black-female-entrepreneurs-getting-a-boost-with-new-grant
Despite the league’s efforts to diversify the game, some of the most recognizable and noteworthy positions still need improvement.
— Read on www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31262475/mlb-hits-milestones-racial-gender-hiring
The city of Gastonia and the Gastonia Honey Hunters officially opened the new $26.2 million FUSE Ballpark on Thursday. It’s at the center of a larger redevelopment effort by the city.
— Read on www.bizjournals.com/
Freed slave honored in new Gastonia baseball team name | Charlotte Observer
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article248476655.html
THE CITY OF GASTONIA AND THE GASTONIA HONEY HUNTERS OFFICIALLY OPEN FUSE BALLPARK AT RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY AND PRESS CONFERENCE
Gastonia, NC – April 15, 2021 Today, The City of Gastonia and the Gastonia Honey Hunters Baseball, one of the newest clubs in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB), hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Press Conference to officially “open” the new ballpark to the public. Opening day is fast approaching, and the Gastonia Honey Hunters are excited to welcome baseball fans into the FUSE Ballpark.
“We are excited to have a great place that our community can be proud of…”
Gastonia Honey Hunters Baseball
‘The pandemic trade-off’: Some parents are reassessing which kids’ activities feel safe
It’s a promising sign of progress for an industry that’s typically been slow to accept change and embrace diversity.
— Read on www.axios.com/women-leaders-editors-news-organization-2b0a8b26-195c-412d-8fa8-8cc14b27792a.html
It plummeted from 47% in mid-March to 12%.
— Read on www.axios.com/mlb-falls-out-favor-republicans-mlb-game-8808e67e-8de4-4308-baa6-b68a24e64177.html
The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced the return of Military Wednesdays, a military appreciation program designed to pay tribute to service men and women, and support local non-profit organizations that serve them and their families.
Each Wednesday home game throughout the 2021 season will be designated a Military Wednesday. The Pirates
— Read on www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-pirates-set-to-celebrate-military-wednesdays
For over a century, the dimensions of the diamond, recognizable across the world, have stayed the same.
— Read on www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-reaction-to-mound-changes-experiment-20210414-h6e5jc3ucvcznli2qq2ymly5ae-story.html
2021 Jackie Robinson Day
https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-2021-jackie-robinson-day
A blanket waiver could allow Division III student-athletes in the upcoming academic year to participate while enrolled less than full time for both semesters.
— Read on www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/diii-management-council-recommends-enrollment-flexibility-blanket-waiver-2021-22
The NCAA Board of Governors firmly and unequivocally supports the opportunity for transgender student-athletes to compete in college sports. This commitment is grounded in our values of inclusion and fair competition.
— Read on www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/ncaa-board-governors-statement-transgender-participation
Cooperstown Dreams Park Baseball is requiring players 12 and up to be vaccinated for COVID to attend. No COVID vaccine is authorized for use in kids under 16.
— Read on www.sanluisobispo.com/news/nation-world/national/article250630289.html
The NCAA says it may ban Mississippi championships over a law barring trans athletes from competing on women’s teams.
— Read on mississippitoday.org/2021/04/12/ncaa-threatens-to-pull-mississippi-college-baseball-regionals-other-championships-over-trans-athletes-law/
Meet The Humboldt Park Gators, Chicago’s Only All-Girls Baseball Team
More than 171 college teams have been eliminated since the pandemic started in March 2020. Here’s are the stories of eight of them.
— Read on www.usatoday.com/in-depth/sports/2021/04/11/how-ncaa-athletes-coping-their-collegiate-programs-being-cut/7099065002/
Women breaking ground in MLB, sports tech
https://www.mlb.com/news/women-breaking-ground-in-mlb-sports-tech
Memphis high schooler breaking baseball barriers
https://www.wmcactionnews5.com/2021/04/10/memphis-high-schooler-breaking-baseball-barriers/
The exemption will apply to the five so-called ‘revenue sports’ that currently require year-in-residence for transfers
— Read on www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/one-time-transfer-legislation-should-move-closer-to-reality-after-ncaa-council-meetings-this-week/
Coral Springs Charter freshman Kate Maston is the first girl at Coral Springs Charter to play on the varsity baseball team.
— Read on www.sun-sentinel.com/community/the-forum/fl-cn-kate-maston-coral-springs-charter-baseball-20210409-4pun2gwdkrftfiidsjxpcfs45i-story.html
Adriana Sports is offering pick-up basketball sessions for women.
— Read on www.thatsmags.com/shanghai/post/32552/women-s-baseball
Sherri Dykeman is looking forward to seeing girls arrive at the Bible Hill Recreation Park fields again this summer – saying “hi,” grabbing a partner and going off to toss and catch baseballs.
It’s a labour of love for the
— Read on www.journalpioneer.com/sports/regional-sports/baseball-program-returns-to-truro-and-shines-spotlight-on-girls-sportsmanship-573581/
Learn about the annual AnitaB.org Grace Hopper Celebration, India which connects thousands of women in tech globally.
— Read on ghc.anitab.org/ghc-emea-home
Aubrey Bledsoe’s present is on the soccer pitch. Her future, she hopes, is in the boardroom.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/04/07/aubrey-bledsoe-washington-spirit-business-ambition/
Lausanne Collegiate freshman Remi Schaber is the only girl playing high school baseball in Memphis.
— Read on www.localmemphis.com/article/sports/local-sports/lausanne-baseball-gives-equal-opportunity/522-83addc67-47b1-497b-b9a5-4213fc71a016
With only their phones, some allowance for mobile data, and a Zoom pro account, they have made training thrice a week their lockdown habit.
— Read on cnnphilippines.com/life/culture/Sports/2021/4/6/filipinas-baseball-team-online-training.html
Signups continue for Pawtucket Slaterettes Girls’ & Women’s Baseball League | The Valley Breeze
— Read on www.valleybreeze.com/2021-04-06/pawtucket/signups-continue-pawtucket-slaterettes-girls-women-s-baseball-league
