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Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Dave Parker dies at 74: All on wife Kellye Crockett and children
National Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Dave Parker, famously known as "The Cobra," passed away at age 74 after a decade-long battle with Parkinson's disease. The Pittsburgh Pirates announced his death in a heartfelt post on X. Oakland Athletics' Dave Parker (39) watches the ball fly over the right center field wall for a sixth inning solo home run in Game 2 of the American League Championship baseball series against the Toronto Blue Jays, at Oakland, Calif., Oct. 4, 1989.(AP) 'We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Hall of Famer Dave Parker,' Pirates said. 'A legendary Pirate, Parker spent 11 years in a Pirates uniform, winning 2 batting titles, an MVP award and a World Series Championship in 1979.' 'The Cobra was part of the inaugural Pirates Hall of Fame class in 2022, and will be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown next month.' Dave Parker Family Parker was married to Kellye Crockett Parker for over 35 years until his passing on June 28, 2025. The couple resided in Loveland, Ohio, near Cincinnati, and had three children together. Parker also had three children from a previous relationship, likely with Stella Miller Parker. The two were married from approximately 1974 to 1980. According to a 2023 article by The Cincinnati Herald, three of his children are named Dave Parker II, Danielle Parker, and Dorian Parker. Also Read: Dave Parker cause of death: How did Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer die? All on Parkinson's and other health issues In 2023, the City of Cincinnati, the Cumminsville Community Council, and the Cincinnati Reds honored Parker by renaming a portion of Borden Street at Elmore Street, near his childhood home, as Dave Parker Way. Parker's wife and children attended the ceremony. 'I'm really honored to be here today, because this is where it all started,' Parker said at the event. 'I've seen people today I used to play baseball with, go to school with. It was a pleasure growing up here. And I drive through here on occasion just to reminisce, because this is it. This is where it started and made me the individual that I am.'
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Guardians activate postseason hero from injured list
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WKBN) – The Cleveland Guardians activated utility man David Fry from the 60-day injured list on Saturday afternoon. In a corresponding roster move, the Guardians have placed outfielder Lane Thomas on the ten-day injured list. To make room on the 40-man roster, pitcher Cody Bolton was designated for assignment. Fry has missed the entire season to this point after undergoing offseason elbow surgery. He has split the 2025 season at three different levels in the Guardians minor league system in the Arizona Complex League, Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus. During his rehab assignment, Fry has posted a combined average of .103, with one home run and five RBI with the Columbus Clippers. Last season, Fry posted a batting average of .263, with 14 home runs and 51 RBI. That includes the game-winning two-run home run in Game 3 of the American League Championship series against the New York Yankees. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Yankees quietly gave Juan Soto his AL Championship ring Friday in a hallway
Maybe it was smart. A ceremony might have embarrassed everyone with how Yankees fans felt about Juan Soto Friday night. Still after two days of chatter on New York City sports talk radio about whether the Yankees would honor Soto with a tribute video, the idea that they gave the American League championship rings to Soto, Clay Holmes and an assistant pitching coach in the hallway between clubhouses, out of sight of fans, was interesting. According to The Athletic's Tyler Kepner, Aaron Boone made his way through the ballpark's bowels while the Mets took batting practice and the buzz built inside Yankee Stadium. In the tunnel between the clubhouses, with pallets of water and hot dog buns stored against the walls, Boone carried the rings in a Yankees shopping bag. New York Mets outfielder Juan SotoReinhold Matay-Imagn Images Boone first stopped to greet Mets pitcher Clay Holmes and coach Desi Druschel, both former Yankees, handing over their 2024 American League Championship rings. Then Juan Soto emerged alone. Advertisement Boone handed him the box. Soto opened it and admired the ring. Soto, after all, was a big part of getting that ring for the Yankees. But now he was a Met and most of the 47,000 fans at Yankee Stadium Friday were waiting to boo and jeer Soto. He bolted the Bronx after one glorious season to play for the hated crosstown rivals. Or to play for the $765 million, which was somehow worse for the fans. There was no video tribute Friday night, something the Yankees had decided back in spring training. There was just plenty of vitriol for Soto. It could have been an awkward moment on the field if the Yankees had honored Soto with a ring in front of fans. They settled for a quiet, understated exchange between a manager and the superstar. Advertisement Related: Yankees' Jazz Chisholm, Jr. Throws Shade at Juan Soto as Subway Series Starts Related: Aaron Boone Calls Juan Soto 'a Killer' Ahead of Yankees-Mets Showdown Related: Yankees Set to Make Polarizing Juan Soto Decision
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arrive early! Red Sox home opener will feature Fenway Park fly-over, special pregame ceremonies
Friday marks Opening Day at Fenway Park as the Boston Red Sox return home to take on the St. Louis Cardinals following a seven-game road trip that kicked off the 2025 regular season. FIRST PITCH The first pitch at Boston's beloved ballpark is slated for 2:10 p.m., but the club has encouraged fans to be in their seats by 1:30 p.m. Advertisement PREGAME CEREMONIES Pregame ceremonies for the home opener will welcome members of the 1975 team to mark the 50th anniversary of their American League Championship win and remember Red Sox Hall of Famer Luis Tiant, who passed away in October 204 at the age of 83. FILE PHOTO: Former Boston Red Sox player Luis Tiant waves to the crowd before Game One of the 2013 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by) Before the game, the two teams will be introduced along the baselines, with the colors presented by the 1st Battalion and 181st Infantry Regiment of the Massachusetts National Guard, the 66th Air Base Group out of Hanscom Air Force Base, and members of the 1st Coast Guard District. The National Anthem will be performed by the Boston Arts Academy 'Treble Allstars,' and punctuated by a fly-over by two F-35′s flown by the 134th Fighter Squadron, Green Mountain Boys of the Vermont Air National Guard, and one KC-46 from the New Hampshire Air National Guard's 157th Air Refueling Wing. Advertisement PITCHING PROBABLES Cardinals: Erick Fedde (1-0, 1.50 ERA, 0.33 WHIP, two strikeouts); Red Sox: Walker Buehler (0-1, 8.31 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, three strikeouts) TEAM RECORDS St. Louis Cardinals (4-2) vs. Boston Red Sox (3-4) NEW FACES Fans heading to the game will notice many new faces on the team following a flurry of offseason moves, including Garret Crochet, Walker Buehler, Aroldis Chapman, Sean Newcomb, Alex Bregman, and Kristian Campbell. Crochet, Boston's ace pitcher who agreed to a $170 million, six-year contract extension earlier this week, blanked the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 on Wednesday night. Campbell also agreed to a $60 million, eight-year contract with the Red Sox on Wednesday, less than a week after his major league debut. The 22-year-old is off to a hot start with 10 hits, two home runs, four RBI, and a .417 average. Advertisement Buehler, Chapman, Newcomb, and Bregman are all veterans with proven track records of success in the majors. Bregman most notably won a pair of World Series with the Houston Astros, while Buehler also won a pair with the Los Angeles Dodgers. GAMEDAY FORECAST Boston 25 Meterologist Shiri Spear is calling for a fantastic Fenway forecast with temperatures in the low 60s throughout the game. INJURIES Red Sox: Brayan Bello: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Zach Penrod: 60-Day IL (elbow), Masataka Yoshida: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Kutter Crawford: 15-Day IL (knee), Lucas Giolito: 15-Day IL (hamstring), Chris Murphy: 60-Day IL (elbow), Liam Hendriks: 15-Day IL (elbow), Patrick Sandoval: 60-Day IL (elbow) Advertisement RELATED: 'I call it my cathedral': Topsfield man to attend his 56th consecutive Red Sox home opening day Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Axios
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Axios
Globe Life exhibition features 2010 Texas Rangers
Elvis Andrus and his teammates on the 2010 Texas Rangers will be recognized in a new exhibition at Globe Life Field. Why it matters: Andrus, who retired from baseball last year, will be inducted into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame this summer. It is also the 15th anniversary (gasp!) of the Rangers' first trip to the World Series. Flashback: It felt like a World Series win when the Rangers beat the New York Yankees in 2010 to win their first American League Championship. The Rangers went on to lose four games to one against the San Francisco Giants in the World Series. Yes, but: Many of the same players — plus Adrian Beltré — went back to the World Series in 2011. We still don't like talking about what happened. The intrigue: The exhibition will feature items from the 2023 World Series that were on display last season. That display includes the Rangers' lineup card from Game 5, Adolis García's bat and Corey Seager's Game 1 jersey.
