When faced with a major social issue or a crisis, Major League Baseball usually finds a way to do the right thing. It often produces a moment or a decision that transcends its circumstances. Famously, baseball integrated before the U.S. Armed Forces. After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, baseball took a respectful pause, and then resumed; Mike Piazza’s late home run for the New York Mets in their first game back gave many people in New York City a desperately needed emotional lift, a sign that life could be normal again. A Sunday Night Baseball game was in progress when news came down that Osama bin Laden had been killed by American special forces ...

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When faced with a major social issue or a crisis, Major League Baseball usually finds a way to do the right thing. It often produces a moment or a decision that transcends its circumstances. Famously, baseball integrated before the U.S. Armed Forces. After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, baseball took a respectful pause, and...

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