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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 06: The Chicago Cubs and their fans observed a moment of silence in honor of former MLB player Billy Bean prior to the game against the Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field on August 06, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

Former MLB Player, League DEI Executive Billy Bean Dead At 60

Major League Baseball (MLB) executive Billy Bean died on Tuesday at the age of 60 from “acute myeloid leukemia,” the league announced.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 15: Alec Bohm #28 of the Philadelphia Philllies bats during the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field on July 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Ingrid Andress’ National Anthem Performance Before MLB Home Run Derby Met With Harsh Criticism

Some are calling the national anthem before the 2024 Home Run Derby possibly the worst performance of all-time.

San Francisco Giants retired center fielded Willie Mays (24) celebrates his 90th birthday with fans at Oracle Park before the start of the game against the San Diego Padres. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Baseball legend Willie Mays, all-around great of America’s pastime, dead at 93

Mays, who brought an explosive exuberance to the game in his peak years, died of heart failure, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.

Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani, walks outside the federal court in Santa Ana, California, U.S., June 4, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Baseball star Ohtani’s ex-interpreter pleads guilty to bank fraud

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $17 million from the athlete’s bank account to pay off his own gambling debts.

Baseball commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. answers questions from the media during spring training media day at the Glendale Civic Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo

MLB officially incorporates statistics of former Negro Leagues players

Because of the changes, several MLB records are now held by Hall of Famer Josh Gibson while the career totals of players like Willie Mays and Jackie Robinson will also reflect their Negro Leagues totals.

Los Angeles Dodgers Introduce Shohei Ohtani LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 14: Shohei Ohtani speaks with his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara prior to being introduced by the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on December 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter, To Plead Guilty, Faces Up To 33 Years

Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, has reportedly agreed to plead guilty to bank fraud charges. He now faces up to 33 years in prison.