L.A. Dodgers' 'history of being the first' opened doors globally

From Jackie Robinson to today’s Dodgers, see how baseball became a powerful symbol of diversity, courage and community in America. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/dodgers/2026/04/05/la-dodgers-mlb-history/89365709007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/