@mattbarnes: Harold Reynolds reflects on how much more common it was to see Black players throughout MLB rosters when he first came into the league. The former All-Star breaks down the shift he's observed in the sport's demographics over the decades since his playing days. He shares his perspective on some of the factors he believes have contributed to that decline, from youth access to competing interest in other sports. Reynolds discusses why he feels this change matters for the future and identity of the game. He offers a thoughtful, personal take on a topic he clearly cares deeply about after decades around professional baseball.

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Thursday 10 September 2026 17:00:00 GMT