Westchester's George Kirby Hit By Scary 102 MPH Comebacker To Face: 'We're Good' Westchester's George Kirby Hit By Scary 102 MPH Comebacker To Face: 'We're Good'
Westchester's George Kirby Hit By Scary 102 MPH Comebacker To Face: 'We're Good' "I didn’t even hurt," said Mariners pitcher and Westchester County, NY native George Kirby after being hit in the mouth during a game on Tuesday night, June 3.  The Seattle Mariners pitcher and Rye, NY native Kirby had a frightening moment on the mound when a 102.7 mph line drive hit him in the face during his start against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, June 3, according to a report by MLB.com.  The incident happened in the top of the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, when a comebacker off the bat of Baltimore’s Ramón Urías struck Kirby’s pitching thumb before deflecti…
John Oliver Is Rebranding Erie SeaWolves — Here's The Twisted Catch John Oliver Is Rebranding Erie SeaWolves — Here's The Twisted Catch
John Oliver Is Rebranding Erie SeaWolves — Here's The Twisted Catch One Minor League Baseball team just handed over its identity—completely—to John Oliver. Last week, on "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver," the late-night host took a deep dive into Minor League Baseball with a "very special offer" for one team: to give them a total rebrand. The catch? The show gets complete control. "I have a very special offer. We are willing to use all of our resources and stupidity to give one Minor League Baseball team a total rebrand. "We will give you a new team name. A new mascot. We will even throw you a theme night. It will be personalized and it will be be…
Weight-Loss Drug Theory Surfaces After MLB Phillies’ José Alvarado Suspended 80 Games For PEDs Weight-Loss Drug Theory Surfaces After MLB Phillies’ José Alvarado Suspended 80 Games For PEDs
Weight-Loss Drug Theory Surfaces After MLB Phillies’ José Alvarado Suspended 80 Games For PEDs A key Phillies reliever has been suspended for half the season after testing positive for a banned substance, MLB officials announced on Sunday, May 18. José Alvarado, the 28-year-old left-hander known for his firepower out of the bullpen, tested positive for exogenous testosterone, a performance-enhancing drug banned under Major League Baseball’s Joint Prevention and Treatment Program. He was suspended 80 games without pay, effective immediately. Alvarado was off to a strong start in 2025, posting a 4-1 record with seven saves and a 2.70 ERA in 20 games. The hard-throwing reliever is in t…
Holy Curveball: Orioles Fan Scores Signed Baseball From Pope Leo XIV After Curious Question Holy Curveball: Orioles Fan Scores Signed Baseball From Pope Leo XIV After Curious Question
Holy Curveball: Orioles Fan Scores Signed Baseball From Pope Leo XIV After Curious Question A Baltimore Orioles fan from Colorado was gifted a precious signed baseball by the new American pope—but not before being subjected to a slightly awkward question. Pope Leo XIV, a known baseball fan who was at a World Series game in 2005 sporting White Sox gear, offered up a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an avid collector, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Well, would you look at that... Congratulations to Chicago's own Pope Leo XIV pic.twitter.com/U5DJ7TOyDr — Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) May 8, 2025 Jason Perash, who visited the Vatican this week with the intention of ge…
MLB Lifts Bans On All-Time Hits Leader Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson MLB Lifts Bans On All-Time Hits Leader Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson
MLB Lifts Bans On All-Time Hits Leader Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson In a groundbreaking and unanticipated decision, Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred has removed all-time greats Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, among others, from the permanently ineligible list. This potentially paves the way for their induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.  Rose, a switch-hitting infielder/outfielder, is MLB's all-time leader in hits (4,256), games played (3,562), at-bats (14,053) and singles (3,215). He was one of the stars of the Cincinnati Reds' Big Red Machine which won back-to-back World Series in 1975 and '76.…
Fan Who Fell 21 Feet Onto Field At PNC Park Takes First Steps, Battles Broken Neck (UPDATE) Fan Who Fell 21 Feet Onto Field At PNC Park Takes First Steps, Battles Broken Neck (UPDATE)
Fan Who Fell 21 Feet Onto Field At PNC Park Takes First Steps, Battles Broken Neck (Update) The young man who fell 21 feet from the bleachers onto the warning track at PNC Park during a Pirates game is now walking—but his injuries remain severe, and his family says the fight is far from over. Kavan Markwood, who tumbled from the Clemente Wall during the seventh inning of the Wednesday, April 30 Pirates-Cubs matchup, suffered a broken neck, clavicle, and back, according to family friend Jennifer Phillips. He was left in critical condition after the fall, which Pittsburgh Public Safety has ruled accidental in nature. On Monday, May 5, Phillips announced that Kavan had taken his firs…
Tigers’ Riley Greene Just Did Something No One In MLB History Has Ever Done Tigers’ Riley Greene Just Did Something No One In MLB History Has Ever Done
Tigers’ Riley Greene Just Did Something No One In MLB History Has Ever Done It's not every day you become the first person in Major League Baseball history to accomplish something. The Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene made history Friday night by clubbing two home runs in the ninth inning — becoming the first player in MLB history to ever do so. Greene led off the ninth with a solo shot, then added a three-run blast later in the inning as the Tigers clubbed four home runs in the frame to secure a 9-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. It is the first time in the history of baseball that a player hit two home runs in the ninth inning. Riley Greene delivers a clut…
Livvy Dunne, Simone Biles Among Celebs At Star-Studded Kentucky Derby 2025 Livvy Dunne, Simone Biles Among Celebs At Star-Studded Kentucky Derby 2025
Livvy Dunne, Simone Biles Among Celebs At Star-Studded Kentucky Derby 2025 New Jersey was well-represented at the 151st Kentucky Derby in Louisville, where Hillsdale native Livvy Dunne and Cresskill resident Tracy Morgan joined a star-studded lineup for one of the most glamorous weekends in sports. Dunne, a gymnast at LSU and Sports Illustrated model, co-hosted events at Club SI inside Churchill Downs Friday, May 2, alongside former MLB outfielder Jayson Werth, a part-owner of Derby horse Flying Mohawk, according to event organizers. The Derby will take place at 6:57 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs. Morgan, known for his roles on "SNL" and "30 Ro…
Nationals Staffer Collapses On Field Before Phillies Game At CBP: Report (DEVELOPING) Nationals Staffer Collapses On Field Before Phillies Game At CBP: Report (DEVELOPING)
Nationals Staffer Collapses On Field Before Phillies Game At CBP: Report (Developing) A Washington Nationals staff member had to be stretchered off the field before Wednesday's game against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, according to reports. The staffer — who has not been identified — reportedly collapsed on the field during batting practice before first pitch, scheduled for 6:45 p.m. on April 30. It was first reported by NBC Sports Philadelphia. There appears to be a serious medical situation on the field right now during Washington Nationals batting practice. It appears someone collapsed and they are attending to him. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/WTwCEwH2DF — John Clark (@J…
Bryce Harper, Trea Turner Team Up For Viral Phillies Gender Reveal (WATCH) Bryce Harper, Trea Turner Team Up For Viral Phillies Gender Reveal (WATCH)
Bryce Harper, Trea Turner Team Up For Viral Phillies Gender Reveal (Watch) It's a boy!  The Philadelphia Phillies fell to the San Francisco Giants on Monday night, but star Bryce Harper was the big winner, learning that he and his wife are expecting a baby boy.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by phillies (@phillies) In typical Harper fashion, the outfielder turned first baseman included the fans in the big moment, having buddy Trea Turner make it official when he handed him a blue bat in the first inning - indicating that his wife, Kayla, is expecting a boy.  They're having a boy! …
Death Toll Hits Hundreds In Caribbean Club Collapse That Claimed Life Of Harrisburg Senator Death Toll Hits Hundreds In Caribbean Club Collapse That Claimed Life Of Harrisburg Senator
Death Toll Hits Hundreds In Caribbean Club Collapse That Claimed Life Of Harrisburg Senator The death toll from a catastrophic Caribbean nightclub roof collapse is now in the hundreds with two former Major League Baseball players among those killed. Click here for a new, related story - Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Nightclub Collapse That's Killed Hundreds The incident occurred while a band performed onstage at the Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Tuesday, April 8. An undetermined number of people are missing. The collapse happened around 12:30 a.m. About 155 have been hospitalized. Related story - Family Members Still B…
Official Cause Of Death Released For 14-Year-Old Son Of Ex-MLB Star Official Cause Of Death Released For 14-Year-Old Son Of Ex-MLB Star
Official Cause Of Death Released For 14-Year-Old Son Of Ex-mlb Star The official cause of death has been released for the teenage son of a former Major League Baseball star who died while on a family vacation. Miller Gardner, age 14, the youngest son of Brett Gardner, an outfielder who spent his entire 14-year career with the New York Yankees, and his wife, Jessica, died in his sleep on Friday, March 21. The Gardners released a statement through the team revealing that Miller succumbed to an illness after he became sick while the family was on vacation in Central America at a hotel in Costa Rica. On Wednesday, April 2, authorities in Costa Rica, citin…