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Former MLB Pitcher and Manager Phil Regan Dies at 89
5+ hour, 46+ min ago (486+ words) That Eric Alper Phil Regan, the relief pitcher nicknamed "the Vulture" for his knack of swooping in for late-inning wins, has died at 89. Regan grew up in Otsego, Michigan, earning varsity letters in basketball, football, and baseball before signing with…...
Country Powerhouse Larry Fleet Launches Little Fleet to Support Youth Baseball and Softball
3+ week, 2+ day ago (170+ words) That Eric Alper Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Larry Fleet launches Little Fleet, a community-focused program supporting youth baseball and softball. Sponsorships for this season include Canton, NC's Kingsmen Baseball Club and Newark, WV's Newark Braves Softball. Fans will also…...
Al Closter, Olympic Gold Medalist and Major League Pitcher, Dies at 82
3+ week, 5+ day ago (417+ words) That Eric Alper Al Closter, the left-handed pitcher who won a gold medal with the United States baseball team at the 1964 Olympics before reaching the major leagues, has died at the age of 82. He passed away on June 11, 2026, in Morattico,…...
John Sanders, Veteran Baseball Broadcaster, Dies at 83
4+ week, 5+ hour ago (503+ words) That Eric Alper John Sanders, the longtime baseball play-by-play announcer whose familiar voice called Major League games for more than 25 years, has died. He passed away on June 10, 2026, at the age of 83. A Kansas native, Sanders built a broadcasting career…...
Mark Bailey, MLB Catcher Who Called 64 Nolan Ryan Starts, Dies at 64
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (444+ words) That Eric Alper Mark Bailey, the switch-hitting catcher who spent seven seasons in Major League Baseball with the Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants and went on to dedicate more than two decades to coaching in the Astros organization, died…...
Bob Horner, Braves Slugger Who Hit Four Home Runs in One Game, Dies at 68
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1063+ words) That Eric Alper Bob Horner, the hard-hitting third baseman who went straight from college to the Major Leagues, won the National League Rookie of the Year in his debut season, and became one of the most feared power hitters of…...
Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame Manager Who Built the Atlanta Braves Dynasty, Dead at 84
2+ mon, 1+ hour ago (642+ words) That Eric Alper Bobby Cox died on May 9, 2026, in Marietta, Georgia. He was 84. The cause was complications from a stroke he suffered in April 2019 and subsequent heart issues. Baseball lost one of its most consequential managers, and Atlanta lost the…...
The Savannah Bananas and ESPN Announce Their Biggest Banana Ball Deal Ever With 25 Games
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (358+ words) The full 25-game schedule runs from February 28 through August 29, hitting iconic venues including Yankee Stadium, Wrigley Field, Coors Field, Busch Stadium, Target Field, and Gillette Stadium. All games are fully produced by the Savannah Bananas themselves. Banana Ball at Wrigley…...
Where Baseball Fans Can Watch the World Baseball Classic
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (502+ words) The World Baseball Classic is one of the most exciting events in international sports. Every few years, the best players from Major League Baseball and professional leagues around the world represent their home countries in a tournament that feels like…...
Rawlings Celebrates Baseball History With New Book 'The Finest in the Field: A History of Baseball Through 50 Iconic Gloves"
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (239+ words) Rawlings Celebrates Baseball History With New Book 'The Finest in the Field: A History of Baseball Through 50 Iconic Gloves'That Eric Alper Rawlings, the number one baseball brand worldwide, the official glove of Major League Baseball and the creator of the…...