Jane Leavy is an acclaimed author who has written biographies on some of baseball’s biggest names. In a recent telephone interview with Leavy, she talked about the important role digitization of the Ruth scrapbooks have played in her own research.

Red Barber switched his teams from the Dodgers to the Yankees in 1953.

Hall of Famer Yogi Berra passed away at age 90.

Leroy Jacobsen of Oak Park, Ill., wrote to Ty Cobb and got a reply from in May 1953, written in his signature green ink. In it, Cobb gives his opinions on the state of baseball at the time.

Scouting’s past filled with colorful tales and characters.

Curtis Granderson pulled out all the stops for Jackie Robinson Day in 2018, honoring Robinson and Larry Doby with his custom cleats.

Filmmaker Sarah Burns' new documentary seeks to tell a more complete story of Jackie Robinson's life.

Six Players, Three Executives and One Pioneer with Greatest Impact Prior to 1947 to Be Considered Dec. 7.

Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente crossed paths with Martin Luther King Jr. in their fights for civil rights and racial equality.