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24-Year-Old Pennsylvania Professional Baseball Player Killed In Crash: Officials

24-Year-Old Pennsylvania Professional Baseball Player Killed In Crash: Officials

24-Year-Old Pennsylvania Professional Baseball Player Killed In Crash: Officials A professional minor league baseball player died in a motorcycle crash last week numerous organizations confirmed on Monday, April 22. Ronny Garcia, a 24-year-old pitcher had recently signed to play for the Class AA team York Revolution before a motorcycle crash in Samana, Dominic Republic on Saturday, Hector Gomez Major League Baseball Insider reported, on Saturday, April 20. He noted that his father was also killed in the crash. Garcia was an international prospect who signed with the Houston Astros' farm system as a pitcher in 2016, playing on the minor league team from 2017 to 2023. …

by Jillian Pikora

04/22/2024

Nassau

Sports

Nassau County Native Kevin Brown To Be 'Freed' From Suspension By Major League Team

Nassau County Native Kevin Brown To Be 'Freed' From Suspension By Major League Team

Nassau County Native Kevin Brown To Be 'Freed' From Suspension By Major League Team Baltimore Orioles announcer and New York native Kevin Brown is ready to return home to the broadcasting booth. Brown, a Long Island native who was notoriously suspended from his job two weeks ago for accurately reporting about the team's past struggles against a rival is set to return to calling O’s games on Friday night, Aug. 11 when Baltimore squares off in Seattle against the Mariners. During the Sunday, July 23 game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Brown read his game notes - which are provided by the team's PR staff - regarding the Orioles' recent history playing in St. Petersburg. Ear…

08/11/2023

Baltimore

Sports

Kevin Brown To Be 'Freed' From Much-Maligned Suspension By O's Ownership On Friday

Kevin Brown To Be 'Freed' From Much-Maligned Suspension By O's Ownership On Friday

Kevin Brown To Be 'Freed' From Much-Maligned Suspension By O's Ownership On Friday Baltimore Orioles announcer Kevin Brown is ready to return home to the broadcasting booth. Brown, who was notoriously suspended from his job two weeks ago after the organization made a gaffe that he repeated on a broadcast, is set to return to calling O’s games on Friday night when the team squares off in Seattle against the Mariners. During the July 23 game against the Tampa Rays, Brown read his game notes - which are provided by the team's PR staff - regarding the Orioles' recent history playing in St. Petersburg. Ownership didn't appreciate him pointing out the previous futility of the…

08/11/2023

Cumberland

News

Root, Root, Root For These New Jersey MLB Players Come Opening Day

Root, Root, Root For These New Jersey MLB Players Come Opening Day

Root, Root, Root For These New Jersey MLB Players Come Opening Day Baseball Opening Day on Thursday, March 30, is the best day of the year for many. New Jerseyans have even more of a reason to watch, with several major league players having local ties. The Garden State is well represented throughout the major leagues with MVPs, All-Stars and World Series champions. The biggest name might be Mike Trout, a three-time American League Most Valuable Player for the Los Angeles Angels. Considered one of the best players in baseball, Trout calls Cumberland County home. He recently announced he is opening a golf course in Cumberland with Tiger Woods.&…

03/28/2023

Montgomery MD

Sports

Washington Nationals Owner Ted Lerner, Who Brought Baseball Back To His Hometown, Dies At 97

Washington Nationals Owner Ted Lerner, Who Brought Baseball Back To His Hometown, Dies At 97

Washington Nationals Owner Ted Lerner, Who Brought Baseball Back To His Hometown, Dies At 97 Ted Lerner, the man who brought a World Series title to DC with the Washington Nationals and Montgomery County native has died at the age of 97. A real estate mogul who made his millions after founding one of the largest development companies in the region, Lerner purchased the Nationals from Major League Baseball for a reported $450 million after their transition from the Montreal Expos in 2006. He died on Sunday, Feb. 12 at his Montgomery County home in Chevy Chase. Lerner was born in DC in 1925 and worked as an usher at Griffith Stadium to help foster his passion for baseball, accord…

02/13/2023

Nassau

Sports

Aaron Judge Signs 9-Year, $360M Contract To Stay With Yankees

Aaron Judge Signs 9-Year, $360M Contract To Stay With Yankees

Aaron Judge Signs 9-Year, $360M Contract To Stay With Yankees Just months after breaking the American League single-season home-run record, star outfielder Aaron Judge has signed a nine-year, $360 million contract to stay with the New York Yankees, according to multiple reports. If you're scoring at home, that's $40 million per season, the second-largest contract in Major League Baseball history. The 30-year-old Judge hit 62 home runs this past season, breaking the league record of 61 established by Roger Maris in 1961. There had been speculation that Judge, a California native, might sign with the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, or San Di…

by Joe Lombardi

12/07/2022

Arlington

Sports

Virginia Native Justin Verlander Inks Massive $86M Contract To Lead NY Mets Rotation

Virginia Native Justin Verlander Inks Massive $86M Contract To Lead NY Mets Rotation

Virginia Native Justin Verlander Inks Massive $86M Contract To Lead NY Mets Rotation Jacob deGrom who? The New York Mets made a big splash on Monday morning, coming to terms with ace starting pitcher Justin Verlander to replace deGrom at the top of the team's rotation after the latter defected to the Texas Rangers on a five-year deal. Verlander, a Virginia native from Manakin-Sabot, signed a two-year, $86 million pact with the Mets, with a vesting option for a third season, Jon Heyman reported to the New York Post. The AL Cy Young winner fills a gaping hole for the Mets, who lost three-fifths of its starting rotation to free agency. Now 39 years old, Verlander continues …

12/05/2022

Delaware

Sports

Delco Man Runs Onto Field During World Series Game 5

Delco Man Runs Onto Field During World Series Game 5

Delco Man Runs Onto Field During World Series Game 5 A Delaware County man was charged with trespassing after he ran onto the field at Citizens Bank Park during game five of the 2022 World Series on Thursday, Nov. 3, police said. Luke Lulevitch, 20, of Nether Providence Township, was arrested by Philadelphia police after a brief jaunt through the outfield in the top of the sixth inning around 10:10 p.m. Video from the incident shows Lulevitch in a Phillies jersey being tackled by security in the outfield after failing to hurdle over the left-field wall. World Series streaker💀 pic.twitter.com/buoHRoiJbn — Gavin McHugh (@gavinmchughh) Nov…

11/04/2022

Bucks

News

Philly Restaurants Accused Of Refusing To Serve Astros Was Simple Misunderstanding, Reports Say

Philly Restaurants Accused Of Refusing To Serve Astros Was Simple Misunderstanding, Reports Say

Philly Restaurants Accused Of Refusing To Serve Astros Was Simple Misunderstanding, Reports Say No — two south Philadelphia restaurants did not refuse to serve the Houston Astros while they are in town for the World Series. The rumor originated when social media users misinterpreted two posts by the restaurants in question — Mike's BBQ on South 11th Street and Angelo's Pizzeria on South 9th Street — to mean that the eateries declined to cater for the 'Stros. Before the restaurants could even respond, the controversy went viral when NBC Sports Philadelphia reported on the alleged boycott. Since then, the restaurants have been flooded with negative online reviews from Astros fans, 6…

11/03/2022

Bucks

Sports

These Celebs Are Rooting For The Phillies In The World Series

These Celebs Are Rooting For The Phillies In The World Series

These Celebs Are Rooting For The Phillies In The World Series The Philadelphia Phillies are 2-1 heading into game four of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday, Nov. 2 — and fans attending the game may encounter some famous faces in the crowd. Country music star Tim McGraw attended game three in Philly on Tuesday, Nov. 1, as 6ABC reported. The "I Like It, I Love It," singer wore a number 45 jersey in honor of his late father Tug McGraw, who pitched for the Phils from 1974 to 1984. Tug McGraw also famously closed out the final game of the 1980 World Series with a strikeout, earning Philadelphia its first world championship in 77 y…

11/02/2022

Bucks

Sports

World Series Game 3 In Philadelphia Postponed Due To Rain: MLB

World Series Game 3 In Philadelphia Postponed Due To Rain: MLB

World Series Game 3 In Philadelphia Postponed Due To Rain: MLB Game three of the 2022 World Series in Philadelphia will be postponed, Major League Baseball representatives said on Twitter. Game Three of the 2022 #WorldSeries presented by Capital One has been postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday at 8:03 p.m. (ET). The remainder of the Fall Classic will push back by a day. Tickets for all games remain valid for the game number on each ticket. pic.twitter.com/IZaM66l0Ql — MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) October 31, 2022 The Philadelphia Phillies face off against the Houston Astros at Citizens Bank Park in game three of the World Series at 8:03 p.m. on …

10/31/2022

Bucks

Sports

Will Game 3 Of The World Series Be Postponed Due To Rain?

Will Game 3 Of The World Series Be Postponed Due To Rain?

Will Game 3 Of The World Series Be Postponed Due To Rain? Major League Baseball is closely watching weather reports just hours before the Philadelphia Phillies are set to take on the Houston Astros at Citizens Bank Park in game three of the 2022 World Series. "We are evaluating tonight's forecast in Philadelphia," MLB wrote on Twitter. "Three independent weather experts have rain in the forecast. We will issue another update after a 5:00 p.m. (ET) meeting." We are evaluating tonight's forecast in Philadelphia. Three independent weather experts have rain in the forecast. We will issue another update after a 5:00 p.m. (ET) meeting. #WorldSeries…

10/31/2022

Bucks

Sports

MLB Pundits Predict Phillies Will Go Down Fighting In World Series

MLB Pundits Predict Phillies Will Go Down Fighting In World Series

MLB Pundits Predict Phillies Will Go Down Fighting In World Series The Philadelphia Phillies are not favored to win the 2022 World Series, according to a panel of baseball experts on MLB.com. The site surveyed 75 voters on their predictions as the Phillies prepare to go head-to-head with the Houston Astros. Only 17 of those polled believed the Phillies would take home the Commissioner's Trophy, with 58 favoring the Astros, citing Houston's strong defense and stacked bullpen, according to MLB. The vast majority of the experts — 62 out of 75 — believe the series will last for five or six games. The report may come as…

10/27/2022

Bucks

Sports

'It's A Disgrace': Phillies Fans Scramble For World Series Tickets

'It's A Disgrace': Phillies Fans Scramble For World Series Tickets

'It's A Disgrace': Phillies Fans Scramble For World Series Tickets A week that started off celebratory for Phillies fans is turning sour scoring tickets to the World Series is proving difficult. The team defeated the San Diego Padres to clinch their place in the World Series Sunday, Oct. 23, after Bryce Harper clobbered a two-run, go-ahead homer to deep left field in the bottom of the eighth. So, naturally, fans want to be at the World Series in person in show of support. The Phillies organization itself is running a lottery on its website, where fans can enter for a chance to purchase a seat at Citizens Bank Park for games three, four, and fi…

10/26/2022

Bucks

Sports

Triumphant Phillies Fan Climbs Street Pole, Gets Stuck (VIDEO)

Triumphant Phillies Fan Climbs Street Pole, Gets Stuck (VIDEO)

Triumphant Phillies Fan Climbs Street Pole, Gets Stuck (Video) After the Phillies bested the San Diego Padres in game five of the National League Championship Series, diehard fans took the the streets in celebration. But one Philly fanatic bit off more than they could chew when they climbed a street pole in celebration. In a video posted to Instagram by photographer Hugh E. Dillon, the fan is seen clinging to the pole, 15 or 20 feet from the ground, while Philadelphia police and firefighters clear the area and set up a ladder. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Philly ChitChat (@phillychitc…

10/25/2022

Mount Pleasant

Sports

NY College Grad Serves As Home Plate Umpire In Game 1 Of World Series

NY College Grad Serves As Home Plate Umpire In Game 1 Of World Series

NY College Grad Serves As Home Plate Umpire In Game 1 Of World Series The Yankees, Mets, and Red Sox may have all missed out on the Fall Classic, but both New York and Massachusetts still had a presence as the World Series which got underway in Houston earlier this week. On Tuesday, Oct. 26, Chris Conroy, a Siena College graduate from the Massachusetts town of Williamstown in Berkshire County, was front and center as the home plate umpire to kick off the first game of the World Series between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros. The visiting Braves took the first game of the series 6-2 over the Astros after getting contributions from each member of its line…

10/27/2021

Fort Lee

Sports

Strike Three, Looking: Beltran Out As Mets Manager

Strike Three, Looking: Beltran Out As Mets Manager

Strike Three, Looking: Beltran Out As Mets Manager The Major League baseball sign-stealing scandal claimed Carlos Beltran as its third managerial out on Thursday. ESPN's Jeff Passan was one of the first to report that Beltran, 42, had resigned before managing a single game for the New York Mets because of his role in the Houston Astros' 2017 sign stealing scandal. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal also reported the move, which began after Houston manager A.J. Hinch was fired Monday (after receiving a one-year suspension from Major League Baseball) and Red Sox manager Alex Cora was bounced the following day. Mets coach Luis Rojas was under consi…

by Jerry DeMarco

01/16/2020

Pelham

Sports

Calls Made For Firing Of Newly Named Mets Manager After Baseball Cheating Scandal Report

Calls Made For Firing Of Newly Named Mets Manager After Baseball Cheating Scandal Report

Calls Made For Firing Of Newly Named Mets Manager After Baseball Cheating Scandal Report Some are now calling for the firing of Carlos Beltran before he even got into the dugout for his first game as New York Mets manager. Beltran, the former nine-time all-star outfielder who was hired as skipper in November, is in hot water for his role in the Houston Astros elaborate sign-stealing system in 2017 that led to the harshest sanctions levied against an MLB team. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred named Beltran in his newly released report, which highlighted the extent that some members of the Astros organization went through to steal signs during their World Series sea…

01/15/2020

Nassau

Sports

Astros Fire Assistant GM From Syosset For Post-Game Outburst To Female Reporters

Astros Fire Assistant GM From Syosset For Post-Game Outburst To Female Reporters

Astros Fire Assistant GM From Syosset For Post-Game Outburst To Female Reporters Long Island native Brandon Taubman was fired from his post as assistant general manager of the Houston Astros after being accused of making insensitive comments toward a group of female reporters during the Astros' post-game celebration after winning the American League championship. Taubman, 34, a Syosset High School graduate, allegedly turned to the three and shouted “Thank God we got (reliever Roberto) Osuna! I’m so (expletive) glad we got Osuna!” Osuna was accused and suspended for alleged domestic violence earlier this season before the Astros made a much-maligned move to pick him up.…

by Joe Lombardi

10/24/2019

Nassau

Sports

Astros Assistant GM From Syosset In Hot Water For Post-Game Outburst

Astros Assistant GM From Syosset In Hot Water For Post-Game Outburst

Astros Assistant GM From Syosset In Hot Water For Post-Game Outburst Long Island native Brandon Taubman, the assistant general manager of the Houston Astros, is in hot water after being accused of making insensitive comments toward a group of female reporters during his team’s post-game celebration after winning the American League championship. Taubman, 34, a Syosset High School graduate, allegedly turned to the three and shouted “Thank God we got (reliever Roberto) Osuna! I’m so (expletive) glad we got Osuna!” Osuna was accused and suspended for alleged domestic violence earlier this season before the Astros made a much-maligned move to pick him up. Taubm…

10/23/2019

Armonk

Sports

Westchester's Joe Girardi, Ex-Yankees Manager, Gets A New Job

Westchester's Joe Girardi, Ex-Yankees Manager, Gets A New Job

Westchester's Joe Girardi, Ex-Yankees Manager, Gets A New Job Westchester resident Joe Girardi and New York Yankee Manager Aaron Boone are swapping places. Now that his time in the Yankee’s dugout has concluded, Girardi has announced that he will be taking his talents into the studio as an analyst for MLB Network, while Boone goes from an announcing gig at ESPN to the helm of the Bronx Bombers. Although it’s been a slow offseason for many players, coaches and teams, Girardi, who lives in Purchase, began his new gig this week, working on “MLB Tonight” as a studio analyst alongside Bill Ripken, Mike Lowell and Greg Amsinger. Girardi became available af…

02/11/2018