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John Oliver Just Renamed The Erie SeaWolves — And The New Mascot Is Out Of This World John Oliver Just Renamed The Erie SeaWolves — And The New Mascot Is Out Of This World
John Oliver Just Renamed The Erie SeaWolves — And The New Mascot Is Out Of This World The Erie SeaWolves are getting a makeover courtesy of comedian John Oliver.  The "Last Week Tonight" host issued a pitch to Minor League baseball teams with a "very special offer" for one team: to give them a total rebrand. The catch? The show gets complete control. Last month, the SeaWolves were identified as the team that was chosen, and the Pennsylvania-based team learned their fate during the latest episode of Oliver's show on Sunday.  Their new name? The Erie Moon Mammoths. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Las…
Rising Baltimore Orioles Prospect, 19, Dies In Jet Ski Crash Off Florida Coast Rising Baltimore Orioles Prospect, 19, Dies In Jet Ski Crash Off Florida Coast
Rising Baltimore Orioles Prospect, 19, Dies In Jet Ski Crash Off Florida Coast A rising star in the Baltimore Orioles farm system has died following a watercraft collision off the Florida coast, team officials confirmed. Luis Guevara, a 19-year-old infielder from Venezuela, died from injuries he suffered in a jet ski crash on Sunday, June 15, near Lido Key in Sarasota, according to Minor League Baseball and the Orioles. Two jet skis reportedly collided head-on in the waters off the barrier island.  Guevara was rushed to the hospital, but did not survive. The team postponed its Florida Complex League games on Monday and Tuesday in the wake of the incident. “This…
Former Orioles Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies At 37, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate' Former Orioles Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies At 37, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate'
Former Orioles Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies At 37, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate' Brian Matusz, a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played eight seasons for the Baltimore Orioles, has died at the age of 37. The Orioles announced Matusz's death on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The cause of his death wasn't immediately known. The Cave Creek, Arizona, native was selected by the O's with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft. "A staple in our clubhouse from 2009-2016, Brian was beloved throughout Birdland, and his passion for baseball and our community was unmatched," the Orioles said in a Facebook post. "He dedicated his time to connecting with any fan he could, wa…