Major League Baseball

The grounds crew prepares the field during a workout prior to the start of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves at Minute Maid Park on Monday in Houston.

Sports

Why some fans say the Braves vs. Astros World Series is a matchup of good vs. evil

Rachel Treisman

World Series action starts Tuesday night between the Astros and the Braves. The Astros have been in the series three of the past five years. The Braves haven't been there since 1999.

Texas

‘I Just Kept On And On And On’: 53-Year-Old Rafael Palmeiro Returns To Baseball

Michael Marks

From Texas Standard.For 20 years, Rafael Palmeiro terrorized major league pitchers. The hard-hitting left-hander from Miami by way of Cuba is one of only…

Texas

Houston Astros Are Headed To The World Series

Michael Marks

From Texas Standard:For the second time in team history, the Houston Astros punched their ticket to the World Series. It took all seven games against the…

Life & Arts

A Talk With Major League Baseball Legend and Hall-of-Famer Hank Aaron [Part II]

John L. Hanson Jr.

On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. conclude his highlights of a conversation with Hank Aaron, Civil Rights Activist,…

Life & Arts

A Talk With Major League Baseball Legend and Hall-of-Famer Hank Aaron

John L. Hanson Jr.

On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents highlights of a conversation with Hank Aaron, Civil Rights Activist, Major…

Matt Adams of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Division Series.

Sports

Cardinals And Giants Advance To NLCS, Will Play Each Other Saturday

Chris Hopkins and Doreen McCallister

The St. Louis Cardinals beat the LA Dodgers 3-2 Tuesday. The San Francisco Giants defeated the Washington Nations 3-2. The Cardinals and Giants will meet in the National League Championship Series.