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Pittsburgh Pirates’ Gift Ngoepe became the first African-born player in MLB history.

Gift Ngoepe is the first African-born player to join baseball's major league

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South African-born Gift Ngoepe debuts at second base for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Gift Ngoepe is the first African-born player to join baseball's major league
Lee Chang-hoo (l) and Kwon Soon-chul (r) started a baseball podcast, along with another visually impaired baseball fan. But they don't tell their listeners that they're blind. "They probably think we're just average, amateur sports fans."

The pace of baseball makes it perfect for its blind fans in Korea

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The pace of baseball makes it perfect for its blind fans in Korea
A memorial of flowers and photos are placed outside a gate at Marlins Park in honor of Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez who was killed in a boating accident.

Miami mourns a baseball star

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Miami mourns a baseball star
The Cuban flag is displayed during pre-game anthems at exhibition game between members of one of Cuba's most famous baseball teams, Industriale, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

The deal between Washington and Havana has baseball fans drooling

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The deal between Washington and Havana has baseball fans drooling

Performance-Enhancing Jewelry

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Performance-Enhancing Jewelry