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Four years ago, 14-year-old Dennis Kasumba was working at a Ugandan slaughterhouse just trying to make enough money to eat a meal.
On Thursday, the 18-year-old received a travel visa to be able to play baseball in this summer's MLB Draft League -- a six-team circuit that's made up of amateur players from college, junior college and high school who are hoping to develop their skills and open scouts' eyes before the July Draft. Players get housing and meals during the 30-game season.
"Being abandoned, being an orphan, living with his grandmother -- not great circumstances, right?" MLB Draft League President Sean Campbell said. "But the passion and energy for development. Striving for a goal. I just think there's a heartfelt story behind it."
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The former Negro Leagues ballpark will be rededicated today and host its first Minor League game in decades tomorrow. Here's a look back at its storied past. |
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Sarah Langs looks at a lot of home run data, a rookie infielder's powerful arm and a hurler beginning his career in a way we've never seen. |
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An out had not even been recorded in High-A Hudson Valley's contest against Brooklyn on Thursday when the game took a turn for the wacky. |
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Brayan Rocchio had a busy day. |
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Eve Rosenbaum is among a handful of female assistant general managers in baseball, but her path to Camden Yards began in a different sport altogether. She sat down with Mark Feinsand to discuss her experiences. |
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Join host AJ Andrews for the baseball show for kids, Saturday at 10 a.m. ET on MLB Network. |
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Besides Willson Contreras, who is the only other Cardinals catcher to hit 2 homers and drive in 6 runs in a game? |
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