On June 18, the baseball world learned the shocking news that Willie Mays, “the Say Hey Kid”, had died at the age of 93. There is no way to quantify Mays’ legendary status that would quite do him justice. He averaged 6.5 bWAR per season across his 24-year career, a mark that would be worthy of the MVP honors in many seasons. He was the ultimate five-tool guy, batting over .300 for his career while still being sixth all-time in home runs. And these eye-popping accomplishments with the bat don’t even take into account the fact that he is perhaps the greatest defensive outfielder ever. This all isn’t considering that he lost two years of play due to being drafted into the Korean War.

Who is Baseball’s Greatest Living Legend?

Los Angeles, CA

Former Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star catcher and two-time World Series champion Mike Scioscia was inducted into the Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame during a pregame ceremony at Isotopes Park as part of Dukes Retro Night. Scioscia was selected by the Dodgers with the 19th overall pick in the 1976...

Mike Scioscia Inducted Into Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall Of Fame

Saint Louis, MO

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The St. Louis Cardinals lost a former MVP last Friday night, as Orlando Cepeda passed away at 86. While Cepeda was best known for his time with the San Francisco Giants, Cepeda came to St. Louis in a 1966 trade and was the offensive catalyst behind the Cardinals’ 1967 World Series championship.

St. Louis Cardinals: Remembering Orlando Cepeda (1937-2024)

Baseball legend Willie Mays passed away on June 18th. The memories from famous sports figures, media and fans alike shared memories of arguable the best ever to ever roam the centerfield pastures of a baseball field. The man made his entry on the road to greatness in 1948 as a member of the Birmingham Black Barons of the famed Negro Leagues. Interestingly, after Jackie Robinson had broken the color-barrier in Major League baseball a year earlier in 1947, Willie "The Say Hey Kid" Mays would first suit up wearing number 14 with the New York Giants. He would switch to his legendary #24 beginning in 1952. For the next 22 years, 10,924 at bats and 660 career homes later, Mays carved his place in baseball immortality, finishing up in full-circle manner in 1973 with the old NY logo on his cap as a member of the World Series bound New York Mets.

AC casinos once got Willie Mays banned from baseball

Seattle, WA

Seattle Mariners On SI

With his third inning home run on Saturday night, Seattle Mariners' outfielder Mitch Haniger moved into a tie with Adrian Beltre on this exclusive list in ballpark history.

Mitch Haniger Moves into Tie with Hall of Famer on Special List in Ballpark History

Queens, NY

107.5 The Fan

Understanding Bobby Bonilla Day: A Unique Phenomenon in Major League Baseball Every year on July 1st, baseball fans and financial enthusiasts alike celebrate a rather unusual event known as “Bobby Bonilla Day.” This day commemorates the deferred payment deal between former MLB player Bobby Bonilla and the New York Mets, which has become a fascinating […]
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Understanding Bobby Bonilla Day: A Unique Phenomenon in Major League Baseball

Sanger, CA

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at The Golden Road Festival, an all-inclusive, intimate boutique micro-festival designed for just 200 lucky guests! This three-day immersive event, taking place from Friday, November 8th to Monday, November 11th, 2024, at Wonder Valley Ranch Resort in Sanger, CA, promises to be unlike any other music festival or concert you've ever attended.

Join Jason Crosby and Amazing Artists at The Golden Road Festival!

Maine State

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Meet Doc, a tiny Chihuahua with a big heart, now ready for adoption at Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. Weighing only 7 lbs, this 6-year-old sweetie is described as a "lovable and happy boy who will bring endless joy to your life."

Meet The Tiny Chihuahua With A Big Personality Looking For Love

The US Sun

THE MLB has revealed new rules for the Home Run Derby which hasn’t sat well with fans. The new changes will go into effect for the 2024 derby this month. On Sunday, Major League Baseball announced the new rules and format for the upcoming event. The league shared that contestants in the first round and semifinals will […]

MLB announces drastic ‘divisive’ changes for 2024 Home Run derby as fans complain ‘this dinosaur has run its course’

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The Los Angeles Lakers struggled to find any traction in 2023. While there is no questioning the greatness of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, the rest of the roster never stepped up. This offseason, the Lakers are reportedly aggressively trying to add another star, but any championship roster is defined by the pieces around those stars. The Lakers re-signed one of those pieces today. Guard Max Christie is coming back to the team on a four-year deal.

Los Angeles Lakers Re-Sign Promising Young Guard To 4-Year Deal

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

New York Post

For Mets fans, July 1 wasn’t always a day of celebration.

During the Wilpon days, it served as a reminder of the peculiar state the franchise often operated in under the club’s previous owner, but after Steve Cohen took over in 2020, the day has turned into an unofficial holiday in Queens.

July 1, better known as Bobby Bonilla Day to Mets fans, has become a celebration in its own right every year when the Mets pay the former major leaguer $1,193,248.20 as part of an agreement he made with the ball club when it bought out his contract in 2000.

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Mets have turned Bobby Bonilla Day into an unofficial holiday: ‘Like my birthday’

Have you ever fallen in love before? If yes, which is your most memorable relationship? Studies show that moving on from a passionate lover is a challenge to some zodiac signs. Some people have deep emotional connections with their partners, unlike others.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Passionate

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WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Some might say that oyster shells and pottery shards buried a thousand years ago are just garbage. But to a group of archaeology students who are uncovering them in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, they are true treasures.

UNF students dig deep into the history of an ancient people

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – There are 11 banks currently in the process of closing in California, according to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The closings, in addition to the 80 previous bank closures in 2024, are attributed to a move towards online banking.

11 bank branches closing soon in California – 80 closures so far in 2024

Award-winning Blues guitarist Tab Benoit, is excited to announce that he will release I Hear Thunder, his first album in fourteen years. To complement the release, Anders Osborne will join Tab onstage when the I Hear Thunder national tour winds across the country, kicking off on July 10th in Raleigh, NC.

Tab Benoit to Release First Album in 14 Years!

Santa Barbara, CA

Classic rock legend Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues brought his solo project to the historic Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara. The intimate venue, with near-perfect acoustics, just celebrated its 150th anniversary as California's oldest continuous performance hall. It was a fitting place for Hayward to perform his enthralling set.

Justin Hayward and Mike Dawes Mesmerize at the Lobero Theatre

Missouri State

Kansas City, MO

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In 1932, Henry J. Talge founded the Rival Manufacturing Co. An immigrant from Russia born in 1892 (Enrich Jacob “Henry” Talge), Talge came to the Kansas City area in 1925. Talge was also close friends with President Harry S. Truman as depicted above.

Henry J. Talge: founder of Rival, maker of Crock-Pot in Kansas City, Missouri

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Jerry Garcia Tribute Nights at America’s Ballparks: A Celebration of Music and Baseball

Baseball fans and music lovers, get ready for an unforgettable summer experience! This July and August, we are thrilled to announce Jerry Garcia Tribute Nights at...

Jerry Garcia Tribute Nights at America’s Ballparks: A Celebration of Music and Baseball

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