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Mookie Betts homers again as Dodgers edge Diamondbacks

PHOENIX — With a Comic Con-style “Phoenix Fan Fusion” event going on near Chase Field this weekend, downtown Phoenix is filled with people dressed as comic book superheroes.

The Orange County Register

Yankees' Josh Donaldson heads to IL with shoulder inflammation

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Josh Donaldson is going to be out for a while longer. The third baseman who recently had to apologize to White Sox shortstop TIm Anderson and the Jackie Robinson family for what were at the very least insensitive remarks was placed on the injured list with…

Tribune News Service

How a Baseball Non-Fight Illustrates Our Weird Journalistic Discourse on Racism

White player suspended for calling black player "Jackie"; many journalists conclude that the player (and Yankees fans!) are racist.

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Josh Donaldson says he and Tim Anderson now have ‘mutual understanding’ of ‘Jackie’ incident

NEW YORK — Josh Donaldson, who’s been in the limelight since Saturday after referring to Tim Anderson as Jackie Robinson, said he and the White Sox shortstop now have a “mutual understanding” over his “Jackie” comment.

Tribune News Service

Josh Donaldson Issues Apology to Jackie Robinson’s Family

The third basemen was suspended one game for calling Tim Anderson “Jackie” in a game.

Sports Illustrated

Josh Donaldson issues statement about Tim Anderson

Donaldson breaks his silence after his suspension for insensitive comments to White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson.

Chicago Sun-Times

Major League Baseball should have given Josh Donaldson what he deserved — a 4.2-game suspension

For calling the White Sox’ Tim Anderson the racially charged “Jackie,” the Yankees third baseman should have received a suspension connected to Jackie Robinson’s No. 42.

Chicago Sun-Times

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In the rush to take sides after the Tim Anderson-Josh Donaldson flap, much is lost

If only so many weren't too lazy and incurious — and triggered by discussions of race — to click on an easy-to-find three-year-old story so that they might gain an actual understanding of the context.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson says Josh Donaldson’s ‘Jackie’ taunt was never a joke to him

NEW YORK — Contrary to what Josh Donaldson said, Tim Anderson did not think the “Jackie” comment was funny in 2019, either.

Tribune News Service

Aaron Judge critical of Yankees teammate Josh Donaldson: ‘Not right thing to do there’

One-game penalty “incredibly disappointing and plain frustrating,” White Sox pitching coach Ethan Katz said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Josh Donaldson gets a 1-game suspension for ‘inappropriate comments’ to Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson

NEW YORK — New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson received a one-game suspension and undisclosed fine Monday for what Major League Baseball described as “inappropriate comments” made to Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson during Saturday’s game at Yankee Stadium.

Chicago Tribune

MLB Suspends, Fines Josh Donaldson After ‘Jackie’ Comments

The Yankees third baseman plans to appeal the league’s ruling.

Sports Illustrated

New York Yankees fans sided with Josh Donaldson over simple decency

New York fans could've demanded their third baseman to act like a professional. Instead they stooped to his level.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Tim Anderson responds to boos from Yankees fans with three-run HR, says they should shut the [expletive] up

Tim Anderson got the last laugh on Yankees fans.

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Sports Illustrated

Tim Anderson Shushes Yankees Crowd After Three-Run Homer

While rounding the bases after his home run, Anderson decided to give the Yankees fans a piece of his mind.

Chicago Tribune

‘Utter bull(bleep)’: Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks rejects Josh Donaldson’s explanation for his ‘Jackie’ comment

NEW YORK — Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks wasn’t buying Josh Donaldson’s explanation for the New York Yankees third baseman’s comments to Tim Anderson during Saturday’s game at Yankee Stadium.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: A teachable moment — and the true meaning of Jackie Robinson’s legacy to Black baseball players

Jackie Robinson was in headlines this weekend when New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson referred to Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson as “Jackie” during Saturday’s game, igniting a brouhaha between the two teams.

Sports Illustrated

Hendriks Slams Donaldson’s Explanation of ‘Jackie’ Comment

The All-Star closer blasted the Yankees slugger for his comments toward Tim Anderson.

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Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox’ Liam Hendriks calls Yankee Josh Donaldson ‘delusional’

Hendriks isn’t buying Donaldson’s “inside joke” explanation for calling teammate Tim Anderson “Jackie.”

Chicago Tribune

Josh Donaldson’s comment to Tim Anderson leads to benches clearing in White Sox’s loss to Yankees

NEW YORK — New York Yankees designated hitter Josh Donaldson ran between second and third base after Isiah Kiner-Falefa ended the third inning by flying out to right Saturday at Yankee Stadium.

Sports Illustrated

Anderson, Donaldson Give Their Sides on ‘Jackie [Robinson]’ Comment

The incident was the latest in a brewing feud between the two stars.

Salon

Jackie Robinson was a radical

Robinson was an activist and rebel long before he broke baseball's color line

Sports Illustrated

Jackie Robinson’s Bat From First ASG Receives Over $1 Million

The bat also came with a letter of authenticity from the Dodgers legend’s wife, Rachel.

Chicago Sun-Times

Baseball quiz: Oh, the things you’ll learn

There almost were two “Dizzy” Deans — one in baseball and one in acting.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | The Top Three Performances From Yesterday’s NBA Game 1s

Chris Paul, Kyrie Irving and Duncan Robinson stole the show.

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