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No Black players expected in World Series, a 1st since 1950

The Houston Astros celebrate with the American League Championship trophy after defeating the New York Yankees in Game 4 to win the American League Championship baseball series, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) FILE - Former Philadelphia Phillies baseball player Gary Matthews arrives at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves, to attend the memorial for Baseball Hall of Famer and Braves legend Hank Aaron, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. Looking around Memorial Stadium before Game 1 of the 1983 World Series, Philadelphia Phillies star Gary Matthews saw a lot of Black talent. No American-born Black players are projected to be on World Series rosters when the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros meet this week. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File) The Houston Astros celebrate with the American League Championship trophy after defeating the New York Yankees in Game 4 to win the American League Championship baseball series, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) FILE - Former Philadelphia Phillies baseball player Gary Matthews arrives at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves, to attend the memorial for Baseball Hall of Famer and Braves legend Hank Aaron, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. Looking around Memorial Stadium before Game 1 of the 1983 World Series, Philadelphia Phillies star Gary Matthews saw a lot of Black talent. No American-born Black players are projected to be on World Series rosters when the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros meet this week. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File) Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after winning the baseball NL Championship Series in Game 5 against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. watches play from the dugout against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning of Game 3 of an American League Championship baseball series, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve runs onto the field during player introductions before Game 3 of an American League Championship baseball series against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
No Black players expected in World Series, a 1st since 1950