A version of this story originally appeared on MiLB.com in 2009. We present it here as Major League Baseball commemorates the ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball held their annual celebration of Jackie Robinson on April 15, the ...

While most know that Robinson was the first Black player in the MLB, few are aware of his courageous efforts off the field. Such efforts should be admired and offer an example that seems much needed ...

Jackie Robinson Day began with a request by Ken Griffey Jr. asking baseball commissioner Bud Selig if he could wear ...

Mookie Betts and his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates were joined by the Colorado Rockies in visiting Jackie Robinson's statue ...

MLB chose to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on April 15 to mark the anniversary of his first game with the Dodgers. Robinson ...

The barrier-breaking baseball Hall of Famer is buried at the Cypress Hills Cemetery, just off the parkway bearing his name.

There is something special about Jackie Robinson and any sincere tributes done to honor his legacy. Sony San Diego Studios does a great job honoring him in MLB The Show, and Nike is dropping their ...

RJ Austin wasn't just inspired by Jackie Robinson, he studied everything about him. Austin would watch highlights of Robinson ...

In the nearly three decades since Major League Baseball has turned April 15 into a de facto industry holiday, there have been years in which celebrating Jackie Robinson has felt downright paradoxical.

April 15 will forever be a special day for baseball. On Tuesday, however, Robinson’s number will once again be on the back of every player. Jackie Robinson Day was first held on April 15, 2004.