Tribute to Willie Mays in Major League Baseball

All Major League Baseball teams will observe a moment of silence in tribute to the passing of legendary player Willie Mays. MLB will also hold a ceremony honoring Mays at Rickwood Field where he played as a teenager. The league decided to combine the tribute with honoring Negro League players.

Recognition of Negro League Baseball Stats by MLB

Negro League baseball stats are finally being recognized by MLB, thanks to efforts of historian Larry Lester. This inclusion is reshaping the history of baseball and acknowledging the contributions of Black players.

MLB Incorporates Negro Leagues Players' Statistics

MLB officially incorporates statistics of more than 2,300 Negro Leagues players from 1920 to 1948 into its records, elevating their achievements and recognizing their contributions to baseball history.

Recognition of Negro League Statistics in Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball is set to officially recognize statistics from the Negro Leagues and incorporate them into its own data, elevating players like Josh Gibson to be considered one of MLB's all-time greats.