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EDWIN JACKSON COULD BE “THE MOST INTERESTING MAN IN BASEBALL”

Another 2023 Dream Guest is joining us on the Black Baseball Mixtape. Edwin Jackson could be “the most interesting man in baseball.” He is a 20-year pro, MLB All-Star, World Series Champion,

January 16, 2024

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DEL MATTHEWS IS HELPING TO USHER IN A NEW GENERATION OF BLACK BASEBALL

Del Matthews is MLB’s Vice President of Baseball Development. I know that sounds awesome, but what does that really mean? It means he is one of the few people working at MLB

January 16, 2024

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CHRIS “BUBBA” ALLEYNE, 2022 DODGERS DRAFT PICK, 2022 BIG TEN POY

On this episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast, Cheats is joined by Dodgers organization outfielder Bubba Alleyne. Bubba was drafted in the 19th round of the 2022 draft after completing a

January 16, 2024

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HOUSTON, WE HAVE LIFT-OFF! ASTROS HIRE DANA BROWN AS NEW GENERAL MANAGER

I must admit, it’s weird for any defending champion to be in the market for a new general manager, but that was precisely the position the Houston Astros were in after they

January 16, 2024

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BIANCA SMITH, BASEBALL COACH, HISTORY MAKER, TOUR DE FORCE

Coach Bianca Smith is our esteemed guest for Mixtape Talk 016. She also happens to be the second person on our 2023 Podcast Dream Guest List to join the Mixtape. Coach Smith

January 16, 2024

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BRUCE MAXWELL TOOK A KNEE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND IS STILL PAYING THE PRICE

Black Baseball Mixtape Friends, Welcome to 2023! I’m so glad you found us. This year will be filled with dynamic podcast guests and fun Black baseball banter. Last year, I created a

January 16, 2024

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2022 BLACK BASEBALL MIXTAPE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: AARON JUDGE

You know what? Many people in the media try to zag when everyone is zigging. Why? Because they want to be different. They want to be the contrary. They want to be

January 16, 2024

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2022 BLACK BASEBALL MIXTAPE PERSON OF THE YEAR: DUSTY BAKER

This may be the easiest pick I’ve made all year. 73-year-old Jonnie B. “Dusty” Baker captured his first (and long overdue) world championship in 2022. He led a loaded Astros roster to

January 16, 2024

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2022 BLACK BASEBALL MIXTAPE BOOK OF THE YEAR: RICKEY: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL

This was a no-brainer. Rickey: The Life and Legacy of an American Original by Howard Bryant is an instant classic. Rickey Henderson is a pure lightning rod in American sports. His life

January 16, 2024

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2022 BLACK BASEBALL MIXTAPE GRAIL OF THE YEAR

Nike went crazy this year for the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier. They released extraordinary Dunk Lows to honor the historic achievement. The drop, like most things on

January 16, 2024

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