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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Dave Parker, Pittsburgh Pirates slugging outfielder, dies at 74 before he could deliver his 15-year-old speech for his Baseball Hall of Fame induction
(Image via Getty: Dave Parker) Dave Parker died a month before he was to be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York. On June 29, the official X account of the Pittsburgh Pirates shared: We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Hall of Famer Dave Parker. 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(July 27). Dave Parker, a 74-year-old MLB legend , passes away after a decade-spanning battle with Parkinson's disease The 74-year-old MLB legend was battling Parkinson's disease for more than a decade. He was diagnosed in February 2012. Adam Berry of the MLB Network reported that Dave Parker's life changed in 2012 when he went for a routine checkup. The doctor noticed his hand trembling on his leg. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Parker's wife, Kellye, cared for him throughout his battle with Parkinson's - be it treatment, exercise, or frequent visits to the doctor. In 2018, he shared, 'I'm a battler.' Dave Parker had cried when his Baseball Hall of Fame induction was announced in December 2024 When his Hall of Fame induction was declared in December 2024, Dave Parker shared with the MLB Network, 'It was a long time waiting. So it was exciting. I'm looking forward to being there. I've been holding this speech in for 15 years.' The 7-time All-Star could not hold his tears back. Parker said, 'Yeah, I cried. It only took a few minutes because I don't cry.' Dave Parker loved competition and enjoyed playing in the Major League Baseball 'I was a five-tool player. I could do them all. I never trotted to first base. I don't know if people noticed that, but I ran hard on every play. The 70s were tough. You had to be a heck of a player to play in the 70s. I enjoyed that. I loved competition. I just enjoyed playing,' the Pittsburgh Pirates legend Dave Parker shared with The Japan Times in December 2024, when he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Parker was more than just a heck of a player. His accolades went above the roof. He had a batting average of .290, accumulated 2,712 hits, 339 home runs, and 1,492 runs batted in. The designated hitter played the longest for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1973-1983. Then, Parker represented the Cincinnati Reds from 1984 to 1987. Thereafter, the right fielder made appearances for a year or two on four Major League Baseball teams, namely the Oakland Athletics, Milwaukee Brewers, California Angels, and Toronto Blue Jays. Dave Parker was a 7-time All-Star, 2-time World Series Champion, 3-time Gold Glove Award winner, 3-time Silver Slugger Award recipient, 2-time NL Batting Champion, 1-time RBI Leader, Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Famer, and Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer. On July 27, Dave Parker would be enshrined posthumously in the Baseball Hall of Fame after having received 87.5% votes from the Classic Baseball Era Committee. Adam Berry of MLB Network said Parker's words were often boastful and always unforgettable: 'When the leaves turn brown, I'll be wearing the batting crown.' Also Read: 'Why Taylor Swift?' Fans boil over infringement of the global popstar in the realm of Major League Baseball | MLB News - Times of India Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Gleyber Torres Player Props: June 28, Tigers vs. Twins
Gleyber Torres and the Detroit Tigers will face Bailey Ober and the Minnesota Twins on Saturday at 1:10 p.m. ET on MLB Network, FDSDET and MNNT. Torres had two hits in his previous appearance, going 2 for 4 with an RBI. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Gleyber Torres player prop bets. Torres is batting .285 with 13 doubles, eight home runs and 41 walks. Torres has safely hit in five games in a row. During his last five outings he is batting .350 with a double, a home run, two walks and three RBIs. Watch tonight's Tigers game on Fubo! Gleyber Torres Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins Gleyber Torres vs. Bailey Ober Gleyber Torres prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 1:25 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Gleyber Torres stats against the Twins Twins starter: Bailey Ober
Boston Globe
2 days ago
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- Boston Globe
Alanna Rizzo couldn't be happier with her better-balanced life and opportunity with NESN
'On the primary broadcast, Dave O'Brien and Lou Merloni and Will Middlebrooks when he's there pay attention to the game and do what the baseball fan wants to see in a conventional broadcast, and they're great at that,' she said. Advertisement 'But there are a lot of other things that are fun to talk about too, and that's where Pap and Jared come in with all of their different stories of, 'I remember this in this situation,' or 'It takes me back this year when this guy did this,' and if I can just make sure that they don't drop a ton of f-bombs in there and go off the ledge and keep Pap out of jail, then I'm doing my job.' So far, so good for Rizzo, who has some experience working with unpredictable personalities. She's had two prominent stints at MLB Network, with the most recent one contributing to the Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo -hosted show 'High Heat' from 2021 until it was canceled in November. Advertisement She had easy chemistry with Russo — 'He's the best, and exactly the same off the air and on,' she said — and she's establishing it with Papelbon and Carrabis. 'I think there's been fun chemistry between the three of us and we've only done about three or four shows, so it will only get better as we get used to the rhythms of working together,' she said. During her career as a host and reporter, Rizzo has found herself situated on the other side of the Red Sox at memorable junctures. She was in her first year as a Colorado Rockies reporter — she started in September — when that team went on a late-season tear and 'It's interesting to look back on those World Series,' she said, 'because it's clear that both times the Red Sox were the better team. The Dodgers were really good in 2018, but that Red Sox team was so talented from top to bottom.' Rizzo has called New England home base for a few years. After the Dodgers won the World Series during the COVID-abbreviated 2020 season, Rizzo made the decision to leave the job and move to the Boston area to be with her then-fiance, former MLB catcher and Rhode Island native They married in November 2022. 'I wasn't certain after leaving the Dodgers what my approach was going to be, but I didn't want to be done with the industry,' she said, 'but I needed to make a decision to come to the East Coast for sure because me being in LA and Chris being here made things a little more difficult.' Related : Advertisement So she reconnected with MLB Network and Russo, and she also maintains a couple of other baseball media gigs, including for Ken Rosenthal — and as a contributor to Sportsnet's Toronto Blue Jays coverage. It made all the sense for her to become part of NESN's coverage. The wheels were put in motion when Tom Caron mentioned to management that someone ought to give her a call and gauge her interest. 'I'm so happy it worked out this way,' said Rizzo, who beyond 'Unobstructed Views' also fills in for Caron in the studio and Jahmai Webster as the in-game reporter. 'I've gone from doing 200 games a year for the Dodgers for seven seasons, including spring training and postseason, to doing this, and it's been really fun. At this point I want that work-life balance, and NESN has provided that.' Draft choice was welcome ESPN and ABC featured two broadcasts of the first round of the NBA Draft: One with Stephen A. Smith , and one without. Smith makes me laugh on occasion, but I've been burned out on his NBA takes since before the playoffs began, so you can guess which one I chose. The Stephen A.-free ESPN version, which included host Malika Andrews and analysts Jay Bilas , Andraya Carter , and Kendrick Perkins . Good choice by me, though Perk was Perk and Andrews made a couple of uncharacteristic mistakes. She referred to Blazers draft pick Cedric Coward as ' Colin Cowherd ,' the FS1 host who was high on no one's draft board. More egregiously, she mispronounced the name of Nokomis High School in Newport, Maine, where Advertisement Mainers will eventually forgive her. Chad Finn can be reached at
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Maikel Garcia Player Props: June 27, Royals vs. Dodgers
Maikel Garcia is looking to build on a one-hit performance in his last game (1 for 4). His Kansas City Royals take on Dustin May and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday at 8:10 p.m. ET on MLB Network, FDSKC and SportsNet LA. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Maikel Garcia player prop bets. Garcia has put up a team-best batting average of .309. He has hit eight home runs and collected 36 RBI. Watch tonight's Royals game on Fubo! Maikel Garcia Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Maikel Garcia prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 1:26 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Maikel Garcia stats against the Dodgers Dodgers starter: Dustin May
USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Marcell Ozuna Player Props: June 26, Braves vs. Mets
Marcell Ozuna went hitless in his most recent game (0 for 5), but will take another crack at it when the Atlanta Braves face Griffin Canning and the New York Mets on Thursday at 7:10 p.m. ET on MLB Network, SNY and FDSSO. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Marcell Ozuna player prop bets. Ozuna is hitting .247 with 10 doubles, 11 home runs and 58 walks. Watch tonight's Braves game on Fubo! Marcell Ozuna Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets Marcell Ozuna vs. Griffin Canning Marcell Ozuna prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 6:27 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Marcell Ozuna stats against the Mets Mets starter: Griffin Canning
