Sandy Leon homered and doubled twice, Xander Bogaerts also homered and Rick Porcello took a three-hitter into the seventh inning to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3. At 38-17, Boston matched the second-best start in franchise history. Maine Dec 29, 2017
A Red Sox legend known for his hitting is now getting attention for his writing. An auction house in Biddeford, Maine, has obtained 38 letters from Ted Williams to his mistress, Evelyn Turner, written during his time serving in the Korean War.
By Rick Cleveland
Apr 15, 2021 1:10 PM
Jake Mangum kisses the Governor’s Cup after Mississippi State defeated Ole Miss in 2019. Mangum helped State dominate Ole Miss in recent seasons with the Bulldogs winning 14 of the last 16. But Mangum has moved on and perhaps the most anticipated Rebel-Bulldog games in the series’ 128-year history are this weekend in Starkville..
Ole Miss and Mississippi State have played baseball for 128 years. Thatâs a lot of history. And yet, there probably has never been a more anticipated Rebel-Bulldog baseball series than the one scheduled for this weekend in Starkville.
Thatâs why seats are selling for $400 on Stubhub. Thereâs no official word, but I am told that nobody will be turned away from the Friday, Saturday and Sunday games. Crowds of more than 12,000 are entirely possible, depending on the weather. Standing room only seats are available for $80 on Stubhub, but hereâs a veteran tip: You can just go on hailstate
This Day in Yankees History: Yanks acquire Ed Lopat
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Welcome to the relaunched This Day in Yankees History. Now that spring training is officially open, it’s time to get amped for the upcoming season. These daily posts will highlight two or three key moments in Yankees history on a given date, as well as recognize players born on the day. Hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us!
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The White Sox trade Ed Lopat to the Yankees for Aaron Robinson, Bill Wight, and Fred Bradley. The 29-year-old southpaw spent eight seasons with the Bombers from 1948-1955. “The Junkman” was part of the “Big Three” of the Yankees’ pitching staff with Allie Reynolds and Vic Raschi. He pitched in the All-Star Game in 1951 for the American League, and in 1953 he led the AL in ERA with a 2.42 mark. He won the World Series five times in a row while in pinstripes from 1949-1953.
Right-hander Curt Schilling fell 16 votes shy of induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Schilling won three World Series titles (2001 with Arizona Diamondbacks, 2004 and 2007 with Boston Red Sox).