News about Frank Robinson

Maury Wills, a Los Angeles Dodgers legend, died at the age of 89. The Los Angeles Dodgers are mourning the loss of Dodger legend Maury Wills,' according to a team statement released on Tuesday.' Our thoughts are with Wills' family, colleagues, and relatives.' There is no reason given as to why someone died. Wills retired with 586 steals, making him the best base runners in baseball history, which is still good enough for 20th all-time. More importantly, the seven-time All-Star shortstop won three World Series with the Dodgers before being named the 1962 National League MVP over legends, including Willie Mays, Frank Robinson, and teammates Tommy Davis and Don Drysdale.

In a matinee match against the Blue Jays, the Tampa Bay Rays made baseball history by fielding MLB's first ever all-Latino lineup in a matinee game. What's more, the historic event took place on the 21st annual Roberto Clemente Day, which honors the life of the Puerto Rican hero and Pittsburgh Pirates legend, who tragically died in a plane crash a half century ago. Yandy Diaz and Randy Arozarena of Cuba, Manuel Margot and Jose Siri, Manuel Margot and Jose Siri of the Domincan Republic, Colombia's Harold Ramirez, Venezuela's David Perez and Rene Pinto, and Mexico's Isaac Paredes were among the Rays lineup participants on Thursday.