Former Detroit Tigers’ relief pitcher Guillermo “Willie” Hernández passed away on Monday night at 69 years old. Hernández, who won the American League MVP and Cy Young awards, as well as the World Series in 1984, died at his home in Sebring, Florida. His funeral services are scheduled to be held in Aguada, Puerto Rico …
Major League Baseball has unanimously approved the Oakland Athletics’ relocation proposal to move from Oakland to Las Vegas, marking a significant change for the team. While the A’s still have a lease to play in the Oakland Coliseum until 2024, they will not have a permanent home until 2028 when they are expected to move …
CNN — Authorities have arrested a former Major League Baseball pitcher in connection with a 2021 shooting incident in northern California that resulted in the death of his father-in-law and the hospitalization of his mother-in-law. Danny Serafini, a former player for the Minnesota Twins and several other teams, was taken into custody in Winnemucca, Nevada, …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 18, 2023 4:07 pm Updated October 18, 2023 4:18 pm Decrease article font size Increase article font size NEW YORK – Five members of the Toronto Blue Jays have been named finalists for American League Gold Glove Awards. Pitcher Jose Berrios, catcher Alejandro Kirk, third baseman Matt Chapman, …
PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper has long desired to play a baseball game on his birthday. However, he never got the chance during his time with the Nationals. It wasn’t until last year, after joining the Phillies, that Harper finally reached the playoffs on his birthday, which coincidentally fell on an off-day following the National League …
Man Suffers Multiple Face Fractures and Severe Bleeding After Baseball Bat Attack A Lincoln man was brutally assaulted on Wednesday, resulting in four fractures to his face and significant bleeding, as confirmed by court documents. The accused, Zackery Niedt, 32, was taken into custody on Thursday night around 5:30 p.m. The victim, who was previously …
Former Toronto pitcher Anthony Bass recently spoke out about his release from the Blue Jays last June and disagreed with the team’s assertion that it was a “baseball decision.” Bass reached out to the MLB Players Association after his release and expressed his concerns. Despite not being able to file a grievance due to his …
In an unprecedented turn of events, the Houston Astros find themselves in an unfamiliar position. They no longer have home-field advantage in the AL Division Series and must face a motivated and hungry crowd at Target Field. However, after a resounding 9-1 victory in Game 3, the Astros have regained their composure and silenced the …
By Gregory Strong The Canadian Press Posted October 12, 2023 11:41 am Updated October 12, 2023 3:09 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro confirms return of general manager Ross Atkins for next season. Shapiro addressed the status of the GM at the start of a 30-minute …
A Pennsylvania man’s quest to bring his emotional support alligator to a Philadelphia Phillies baseball game ended in disappointment. Joie Henney went to Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday with the hope of witnessing the Phillies defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he wasn’t alone. Accompanying him was WallyGator, a 5-foot-long alligator that Henney adopted in 2015. …