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How did MLB get to point where no African American players on a World Series roster isn't a surprise to many?
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Major League Baseball has a diversity problem, experts say. This year's World Series is proof - KESQ
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No US-born Black players on expected World Series rosters
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No US-Born Black Players Expected on World Series Rosters – NBC10 Philadelphia
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How Did Jackie Robinson Make History?
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There will be zero US-born black players in the MLB World Series for the first time in over 70 years
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Astros' Dusty Baker says the 2022 World Series having zero U.S.-born Black players 'looks bad' for baseball
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Baseball - Wikipedia
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Baker laments lack of US-born Black players in World Series
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Tony Clark Sad No US-Born Black Players in World Series
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No African Americans in 2022 World Series Phillies vs. Astros concerns baseball leaders
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No US-born Black players on expected World Series rosters for the 1st time since 1950
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World Series: Astros, Phillies rosters' without US-born Black players