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The man and the voice: An oral history of Scully's career
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Wednesday, 03 August 2022 13:23
The ManWe always describe him as "a broadcaster." But to call Vin Scully just "a broadcaster" doesn't begin to approach what his name represents, especially on his turf in Southern California.John Lowe (Longtime friend and baseball writer): "I'll never forget something I read (from) H.L. Mencken. He said about Beethoven: 'The artist can be no greater than the man.' And…
Saying goodbye to Vin Scully, an old friend and a baseball legend
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Wednesday, 03 August 2022 13:23
AS A BOY, Vincent Edward Scully often lay on the floor in the front room of his family's Washington Heights fifth-floor walk-up, put his head on a pillow tucked under a tabletop radio and listened to Saturday morning football games. He loved the spark of the announcer's voice coming through the speaker from some far-off stadium and imagined himself in…
Sources: Mets bolster DH spot with Giants' Ruf
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Tuesday, 02 August 2022 14:37
The NL East-leading New York Mets acquired outfielder Darin Ruf from the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in exchange for infielder J.D. Davis and three pitching prospects, sources told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.The right-handed hitting Ruf, 36, is hitting .216 with 11 home runs and 38 RBIs this season. He has an .886 OPS against lefties, giving the Mets a…
Busy Twins acquire O's closer Lopez, Reds' Mahle
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Tuesday, 02 August 2022 14:37
The Minnesota Twins, atop the AL Central with a slim one-game lead, made moves Tuesday to bolster their starting rotation and the back end of their bullpen.After acquiring All-Star closer Jorge Lopez earlier Tuesday, the Twins acquired right-handed starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for hitting prospects Christian Strand-Encarnacion and Spencer Steer, and left-handed pitching prospect…
Sources: Phils get closer Robertson, OF Marsh
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Tuesday, 02 August 2022 14:37
The Philadelphia Phillies are acquiring closer David Robertson and outfielder Brandon Marsh in separate trades with the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels, respectively, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.The Angels acquired minor league catcher Logan O'Hoppe in exchange for Marsh. The Phillies, who announced the Marsh trade, announced that outfielder Odubel Herrera was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.Robertson,…
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