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The plan negotiated between the city and the team puts the cost of the $160 million ballpark on Missions revenue and taxable value from guaranteed development in the areas surrounding the field.

The team clinched a spot to Williamsport after their 6-3 win against Louisiana on Tuesday.

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and County Judge Peter Sakai prepare a joint letter of intent for the Missions to give to MLB

Willie Mays is widely considered to be the greatest baseball player of all time. He had incomparable skills and an infectious smile. He dazzled on the field and off.

The league is expected to incorporate stats of around 2,300 players from the Negro Leagues from the years 1920 to 1948.

A recent event hosted by the San Antonio African America Community Archive & Museum brought together former players of the semi-professional South Texas Negro League to share their stories and expierences playing for the league.

Today's episode is all about America's favorite pastime: baseball. First, NPR's Scott Simon speaks with sports writer Joe Posnanski about his book Why We Love Baseball, which looks at 50 of the sport's most iconic moments in history — from Carlton Fisk's home run for the Boston Red Sox in the 1975 World Series to Tris Speaker's mentorship of Larry Doby. Then, NPR's Ailsa Chang sets up Keith O'Brien to discuss Charlie Hustle, his biography chronicling Pete Rose's mighty rise through the ranks of baseball into his fall at the heart of a massive gambling scandal. To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookoftheday

It was 50 years ago, April 8, 1974 when slugger Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's home run record. It's one of the most famous moments in baseball history. The pitcher that day, Al Downing, reflects on it.

The Texas Rangers are still riding the high from last year's first-ever World Series win. Fans are hopeful Texas can repeat as champs as a new baseball season gets underway.

Author Keith O'Brien talks about his new book Charlie Hustle: The Rise And Fall Of Pete Rose and how betting on baseball cost the legacy of one of its biggest stars.