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Detroit Tigers pick pitcher from HBCU in MLB Draft
"Detroit Tigers pick pitcher from HBCU in MLB Draft"The Detroit Tigers have picked up a star from an HBCU.
MLB Draft selection honed his skills at an HBCU
"MLB Draft selection honed his skills at an HBCU"Former HBCU baseball star Michael Smith Jr. has been drafted by the San Diego Padres.
Former MLB pitcher joins HBCU baseball staff
"Former MLB pitcher joins HBCU baseball staff"Franklin made his big league debut with the Astros in 2000, forcing Hall of Famer Ken Griffey, Jr., the first batter he...
Texas HBCU breaks ground on stadiums funded by local MLB team
"Texas HBCU breaks ground on stadiums funded by local MLB team"Both stadiums are projected to officially open in the spring of 2026
HBCU sees highest MLB Draft pick since 1975
"HBCU sees highest MLB Draft pick since 1975"Canyon Brown is the highest North Carolina A&T MLB draft pick since Hall of Famer Al Holland was taken in the fourth...
“Time to Stand Up” forum comes to Howard University
"“Time to Stand Up” forum comes to Howard University"Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, like Colin Kapernick, lost his place in pro sports after deciding to stand up for his beliefs. He will lead...
World Series, MLB not the goal of baseball program for Black kids
"World Series, MLB not the goal of baseball program for Black kids"Morehouse alum guides kids through life while teaching the game in Kansas City
SWAC, Phillies form partnership to teach students sports analytics
"SWAC, Phillies form partnership to teach students sports analytics"The Philadelphia Phillies are partnering with the SWAC to offer students at member schools a chance to learn sports analytics
Texas Southern OF Johnathon Thomas drafted by Nationals
"Texas Southern OF Johnathon Thomas drafted by Nationals"Thomas has a knack for stealing bases.
Grambling State catcher John Garcia drafted by Astros
"Grambling State catcher John Garcia drafted by Astros"The Houston Astros are getting a big time hitter.
Atlanta Braves to host HBCU Night
"Atlanta Braves to host HBCU Night"The Atlanta Braves are prepping for HBCU Night on August 27. It will recognize HBCU alumni who have played for the franchise.
Womack signs with Chicago White Sox out of Norfolk State University
"Womack signs with Chicago White Sox out of Norfolk State University"Former Norfolk State University baseball star Alsander Womack has agreed to a free-agent professional contract with the Chicago White Sox.
Tampa Bay Rays draft Texas Southern pitcher
"Tampa Bay Rays draft Texas Southern pitcher"The Tampa Bay Rays hope to have gotten a steal in the 2021 Major League Draft by picking a Texas Southern pitcher.