Willie Mays, the iconic baseball legend whose remarkable career spanned 22 seasons, has died, the San Francisco Giants announced Tuesday, June 18, 2024. He was 93. Mays "passed away peacefully this afternoon," the Giants said in a statement. "All of Major League Baseball is in mourning today as we are gathered at the very ballpark where a career and a legacy like no … [Read more...] about Willie Mays, one of the greatest baseball players of all time, dies at age 93
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Brewers represent at the 2023 MLB All-Star Game
The annual MLB All-Star Game took place this year on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Seattle, WA. At the beginning of July, Brewers pitcher Devin Williams was named as the sole team member chosen to represent the Brewers at the annual event. However, this past weekend Williams chose to not play in the All-Star Game due to his heavy workload, though he still would be in attendance. … [Read more...] about Brewers represent at the 2023 MLB All-Star Game
‘Just Amazing’ — Yankees’ Domingo Germán throws the 24th perfect game in MLB history
Yankees pitcher said the historic performance was "a tribute" to his uncle who had died days prior to his perfect game Domingo Germán made it to the history books. On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, the New York Yankees star became only the 24th pitcher in Major League Baseball history to toss a perfect game — an “amazing” feat that hasn’t happened since 2012. “So … [Read more...] about ‘Just Amazing’ — Yankees’ Domingo Germán throws the 24th perfect game in MLB history
Milwaukee Brewers clinch division title
What has been inevitable for weeks is now official: the Milwaukee Brewers are the 2021 National League Central Division champions. The Brewers clinched the Division title Sunday, September 26, 2021, with their 8-4 win over the New York Mets. Milwaukee had already clinched a postseason spot last week, though now the club knows it will avoid the win-or-go-home Wild Card Game. The … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers clinch division title
Baseball and civil rights legend Hank Aaron passes at 86
Hank Aaron, one of the greatest players in baseball history who smashed Babe Ruth’s career home run record in defiance of threats to his life and who used his Hall of Fame baseball career as a platform to champion civil rights, died Friday, January 22, 2021 at 86. Jonathan Kerber, the Atlanta Braves’ communications manager, confirmed the death but did not provide additional … [Read more...] about Baseball and civil rights legend Hank Aaron passes at 86
Former Brewer Curtis Granderson and The Players Alliance distribute goods in Milwaukee
On Monday, December 14, 2020, former MLB player and President of The Players Alliance Curtis Granderson, along with other former and current MLB players, and Interchange Food Pantry distributed food, COVID-19 supplies and baseball gear to families at St. Mark AME Church, 1616 W. Atkinson Ave. The Players Alliance was formed about six months ago with nearly 150 Black current … [Read more...] about Former Brewer Curtis Granderson and The Players Alliance distribute goods in Milwaukee