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Obituaries
MLB Stolen Base, Runs Scored King Rickey Henderson Dies At 65
Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseball’s career steals and runs scored leader, widely considered to be one of the greatest leadoff hitters in baseball history, has died at age 65. Henderson, who would have turned 66 on Christmas Day, died while hospitalized with pneumonia, according to multiple reports. Persuaded by his mother to pursue baseball over football, Henderson began a 25-year career that saw him redefine speed and swagger in the sport. Henderson debuted with the Oakland A’s in 1979, quickly capturing fans' hearts with his record-breaking stolen bases, powerful leadoff…
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Biggest Player Contract Ever In Sports: NY Yankees' Juan Soto Signs With Rival Mets For $765M
It's truly one for the books. New York Yankees free agent right fielder Juan Soto has reportedly agreed to a $765 million, 15-year deal to go crosstown and join the rival Mets. It's the largest deal in pro sports history, with no deferred money, a $75 million signing bonus, and an opt-out after five seasons, according to mlb.com. The signing represents a bold move for Mets owner Steve Cohen in his quest to build a championship-caliber team. He outbid not only the Yankees but also Soto's other suitors: the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Toronto Blue Jays. News…
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HS Basketball, Baseball, Football Legend Found Dead In Harrisburg
A former high school triple threat athlete was found dead in Harrisburg according to his family and the Dauphin County Coroner's Office confirmed to Daily Voice on Monday, Sept. 2. Michael "Mike" Ford, 58, of Harrisburg, was found in 100 block of South 4th Street in Harrisburg behind the Alva Hotel & Restaurant, on Saturday, Aug. 31, according to the coroner. "No autopsy will be done since there were no evident injuries and there were indications of substance use," the coroner said. "The cause of death is pending toxicology results." Mike was a Charlotte, North Carolina native who move…
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Central Penn Baseball Star Struck Dead By Tractor-Trailer On I-81: Coroner
A former college baseball player was struck dead on Interstate 81 on Sunday, Aug. 25, the Cumberland County Coroner Charley Hall told Daily Voice. Quinton J. Heckard, 26, of Hummelstown, was hit by a tractor-trailer on I-81 South at mile marker 61.7 at 8:13 a.m., according to Hall. The fatal pedestrian strike happened when "Heckard stepped in front of the truck from the shoulder of the road," Hall said. He was pronounced dead at the scene from "Multiple Traumatic Injuries at the scene," the coroner said but the manner of his death was not released. An investigation into …
Sports
'Dream Come True': NJ's First Amputee K9 Officer Throws First Pitch At Phillies Game
New Jersey's first amputee to serve as a K9 police officer got a special call-up to the majors. Officer Michael Braxton Jr. with the Atlantic City Police Department threw out the first pitch at the Philadelphia Phillies game against the Washington Nationals on Saturday, Aug. 17. He patrols Atlantic City with his K9 partner Ryker. Braxton's lower left leg was amputated after an off-duty motorcycle crash in 2013 and he recovered enough to return to the police force. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michael Braxton Jr. (@ia…
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Pittsburgh Pirates Rookie Phenom, Star Gymnast GF Livvy Dunne Jet Off To MLB All-Star Game
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie phenom Paul Skenes is taking his famed moustache, golden arm, and model girlfriend to the MLB All-Star Game this week. In a post on Instagram on Sunday, LSU gymnast, and influencer, Livvy Dunne — who hails from Bergen County — shared a photo of the pair before heading on a private jet to Texas with friends, where the 22-year-old is set to make his 12th career start in the majors at the big event on Tuesday. Skenes - the first overall pick in the 2023 draft - has only started 11 games in his career since being called up earlier this year, notching six wins with an E…
Obituaries
Fundraiser Launched For Berks Baseball Coach Steve Batten
Community members are raising thousands for the family of Steve Batten, a youth coach who died suddenly on Sunday, May 26, according to colleagues. Batten coached the Boyertown Black Bears of the Boyertown Midget Baseball League, friends said on GoFundMe. "Coach Steve was a major contributor to BMBL as a coach from t-ball all the way to majors and advanced play," organizers wrote. "He served as the president of the Jr. Division and has been a board member and the director of marketing." "Steve Batten will remain one of the most passionate individuals when it comes to promoting a posi…
Obituaries
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. …
Sports
Get Free Tickets To See The Reading Fightin Phils
Caernarvon Township officials are giving out free tickets to see the Fighin Phils on Saturday, April 27. The Phils will take on the New York Yankees' Double-A affiliate, the Somerset Patriots, at 6:45 p.m. Area residents can pick up free tix during normal business hours at the Township building, 3307 Main St. in Morgantown, police say. Happy Hour will begin at 4:45 p.m. with $1-off beer and a pregame concert from Grammy award-winning guitarist David Cullen, according to the team's website. A fireworks show is also scheduled.
Sports
Livvy Dunne Cheers On BF Paul Skenes For So-So Double-A Debut
Call it nerves under pressure or just bad luck, Paul Skenes' Double-A debut wasn't exactly his best game ever — even with his girlfriend Olivia Dunne in the stands. Skenes, who was the top pick of the July MLB Draft, started in the Saturday, Aug. 26 game for Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate Altoona Curve. And gave up four runs on three hits in the first inning alone. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pittsburgh Pirates (@pittsburghpirates) Skenes was pulled before he could complete his first inning in his debut, throwing more balls (1…
Sports
Newest Phillies Pitcher Throws Historic No Hitter Against Nationals
Wednesday night could be the exclamation point for a surging Philadelphia Phillies team that is hoping to ride another hot streak to a Wild Card spot in the playoffs. In just his second start with the team since being acquired last month, 31-year-old Michael Lorenzen made history on Aug. 9, becoming the first team to no-hit the Washington Nationals since they moved from Montreal to the District. At the trade deadline, the Phillies added Lorenzen for their playoff push, giving up infield prospect Hao You Lee to the Detroit Tigers for the first-time All-Star in late July. And he's making qu…
Obituaries
100+ People To Receive Organ Tissue From Late Teen Lifeguard From PA, Loved Ones Say
Ethan Joner, a Delaware County high school sophomore, died suddenly on Thursday, July 13, loved ones said in his obituary. He was 15. Born to Peter and Leigh (Daly) Joner, Ethan had attended the Delcroft School and more recently was a rising sophomore at Academy Park High School, family members wrote. He was a "lifelong swimmer" who dreamed of becoming a lifeguard and accomplished as much earlier this year, according to his obit. "Ethan’s goal in life was to help people," said GoFundMe organizer Erica Goodwin. "He always wanted to be the hero in every situation.…
Sports
Out Of Left Field: Superfan Posts Clip Of Sprinting Intruder Making Beeline For Yanks' Volpe
The first inkling home viewers had that someone ran onto Coors Field after the Yankees defense had taken their positions Saturday night was an isolated shot of second baseman Gleyber Torres with a security guard dashing past in the background. Viewers knew that someone had run onto the field in Colorado in the bottom of the eighth inning of the Yankees' 6-3 win over the Rockies on July 15. Play-by-play announcer John Flaherty told the YES audience so. What viewers didn't know -- because such things are never shown -- was that it wasn't some clown trying to dodge pursuing security guards. T…
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PA Borough Unveils Renderings Of New Baseball Field
Officials have unveiled artists' renderings of the new structure that will replace a beloved Bucks County ballpark. Quakertown borough officials say the new field will begin construction at Memorial Park this week. The concrete stadium will replace the historic wooden structure that currently sits in the park, which was condemned last year due to "deteriorating structure and unsafe conditions." According to unofficial sources, the old park was originally built in the late 1930s. More recently, it has served as the home field for the Quakertown Blazers of the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball…
Sports
PA College Baseball Player Dies After Dugout Collapses: Authorities
A 19-year-old college baseball player has died after an illegally built dugout seriously injured him, authorities told Daily Voice. Angel Mecardo-Ocasio of Harrisburg was hurt when the dugout collapsed on him at 7th and Radnor Sports Park in Harrisburg around 3 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023, according to City of Harrisburg Communications Director Matt Maisel. The teen was helping take down the structure after officials noticed it was built without permission, Maisel explained to the press. Mercado is a Central Pennsylvania Knights baseball player, but he was in the park as part of the Ha…
Lifestyle
Viral Lap Dancing Phillies Fan Identified
A Phillies fan is making waves for making sure someone else had fun at the game. Adrienne Fabi was identified as the woman who appeared to be giving someone a lap dance during the Philadelphia's 2-1 win over Toronto on Wednesday, May 10. About to get Phillies season tickets for real pic.twitter.com/BIUqz1cOmz — Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) May 11, 2023 Fabi said on Instagram she was giving her female friend a lap dance and was just having a little fun. All the attention seems to have gotten to Fabi though. "Leave me alone!!!" Fabi exclaimed on an Instagram story featuring an arti…
Obituaries
'One Of The Good Ones': Loss Of PA Coach, Dad Mike Essery, 38, Shatters Hearts
Beloved Pennsylvania coach and devoted father Michael T. Essery died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at the age of 38. Michael attended Sacred Heart Manoa, Cardinal O’Hara, and LaSalle University, where he was known for his academic and athletic excellence, his obituary says. Michael coached for Sacred Heart CYO and served as a District Sales Manager for CompX Security Products. He had an “insatiable love for life, a passionate commitment to his family, friends and community, and a generous spirit to all those whom he came in contact with,” his obituary says. But above all, Michael wi…
Obituaries
Former HS Baseball Star, Bloomsburg Student Suffers OD Death: Report
A Pennsylvania community is coming together following the overdose death of a standout baseball player and Bloomsburg University student Edward “Morgan” Heckler. The beloved athlete died on Friday, Aug. 20. He was 22 years old. A GoFundMe launched for his family's remaining expenses had raised more than $19,000 as of Fri. Sept. 9. "Whether it was playing sports, hanging out with his friends, or on campus he always had his infectious smile on his face and was ready to make everyone laugh," reads the fundraiser, launched by Ryan McDonnell. The Audubon man was one of four people found uncon…
Sports
Phillies Outfielder Bryce Harper Struck By Fastball, Out Indefinitely
Bryce Harper, the outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies, is out of the season indefinitely due to a broken thumb suffered by a fast ball, his team said. Harper, the reigning National League MVP, was struck in the fourth inning of Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres by a 97 mph fast ball. Harper jokingly said he wished it was a repeat of last year when he was hit in the face by a fastball from St. Louis' Genesis Cabrera, saying, "I don't break bones in my face."
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Yankees Miguel Andujar Beaten, Robbed At Gunpoint In Dominican Republic
New York Yankees utility player Miguel Andujar was beaten and robbed at gunpoint at his farm in the Dominican Republic, according to multiple reports. Andjuar, 27, wasn't struck by three bullets fired by the robbers, who stole a $7,000 watch and his father's SUV, ESPN Deportes reported. The vehicle was later found abandoned, authorities said. Andujar was hospitalized in stable condition following the robbery Wednesday, March 9, in San Cristóbal, according to Listin Diario. The 2018 Rookie of the Year runner-up was still expected to report for spring training with the Yankees in Tampa, Fl…
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Young NJ Baseball Player Battling Cancer Gets Holiday Surprise From 'Phillies' (
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A young New Jersey baseball player battling cancer got a one-of-a-kind surprise from the Philadelphia Phillies this week. Marlton baseball player and major Phillies fan Toby Mizrachi, 10, was recently diagnosed with B cell Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and started chemotherapy treatment at the CHOP over Hanukkah. Toby’s favorite team worked alongside the Marlton community to arrange a pep rally parade with his travel team, friends and fifth-grade classmates on Thursday. We recently learned that one of our biggest fans, Toby Mizrachi, is undergoing cancer treatment during what should be... Po…
Obituaries
Chester County Native James Dischert Dies At 30
Chester County native James Dischert Jr. died in Florida on Sept. 12 at the age of 30. He attended the Avon Grove and Oxford School Districts where he played football and baseball, according to his obituary. His obit remembered him as a "compassionate soul" who loved music and WWE. He is survived by his parents, James and Gina Dischert and Irene Dischert and Mark Coleman, his grandparents, Paul Palmer and Judith McMenamin, his siblings, Richard Dischert (Danielle), Daniel Dischert, Harley Coleman, Michael Salassa, Mark Coleman Jr (Rrandi), Melissa Patterson (Anthony), and Samantha Coleman.…
Obituaries
Motorcyclist, 22, Killed In Berks County Crash ID'd As Area Baseball Player
Authorities have identified the motorcyclist killed in a Berks County crash as a 22-year-old man. Anthony Rota, of Boyertown, was heading west on Route 422 when he lost control and struck a guardrail around 8:30 a.m. in Exeter, according to police. Rota, who was wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead around 5:45 p.m. Friday at Reading Hospital, authorities said. Witnesses told police that speed was a factor. Rota was remembered as a talented baseball player. He was a catcher for Indiana University at Pennsylvania's team. The small business management hit .273 with nine base hits, with 3…
Sports
Philadelphia Phillies' Big Piece Is Smokin' Hot At New South Jersey Chicken Joint
Former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard is best known for hitting home runs -- or striking out. But now, the "Big Piece" is the new part-owner of a chicken joint in South Jersey. The Burlington County restaurant even adopted Howard's baseball nickname for one of its popular menu items: "The Big Piece Chicken Sandwich." Colbie’s Southern Kissed Chicken, a new restaurant in Mount Holly, New Jersey, opened on Monday. Howard, 41, is known for being the fastest player in baseball history to reach 100 home runs, and 200 home runs, topping Ralph Kiner. WPVI first reported t…
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