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Barry Bonds, Bill Clinton remember Willie Mays at celebration of life

MLB // 9 months ago

Barry Bonds, Bill Clinton remember Willie Mays at celebration of life

Barry Bonds and former President Bill Clinton were among the speakers at a celebration of life for the late Willie Mays, honoring the baseball icon with words of affection from the field at Oracle Park in San Francisco.

John Stearns, ex-Mets All-Star and coach, dies at 71

MLB // 2 years ago

John Stearns, ex-Mets All-Star and coach, dies at 71

Longtime New York Mets catcher and coach John Stearns, who earned four All-Star selections while with the team from 1975 to 1984, died after a long battle with cancer, the team announced Friday. He was 71.

Ex-Dodgers announcer Vin Scully wins Baseball Digest's Lifetime Achievement Award

MLB // 3 years ago

Ex-Dodgers announcer Vin Scully wins Baseball Digest's Lifetime Achievement Award

Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully won the second Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.

Buck Showalter introduced as New York Mets' new manager

MLB // 3 years ago

Buck Showalter introduced as New York Mets' new manager

Former Baltimore Orioles skipper Buck Showalter was officially introduced as the New York Mets' next manager Tuesday.

Yankees sign manager Aaron Boone to three-year extension

MLB // 3 years ago

Yankees sign manager Aaron Boone to three-year extension

The New York Yankees signed manager Aaron Boone to a three-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.

Willie Mays wins Baseball Digest's Lifetime Achievement Award

MLB // 3 years ago

Willie Mays wins Baseball Digest's Lifetime Achievement Award

MLB Hall of Fame outfielder Willie Mays has won Baseball Digest magazine's inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award.

New Marlins GM Kim Ng inspired by women in NFL, NBA

MLB // 4 years ago

New Marlins GM Kim Ng inspired by women in NFL, NBA

Kim Ng's resume is as impressive as it gets, but the Miami Marlins' newest executive said she looked outside MLB front offices to gain the persistence needed to become the first female general manager in MLB history.

Alex Bregman: Winning title for Dusty Baker on Astros' minds

MLB // 5 years ago

Alex Bregman: Winning title for Dusty Baker on Astros' minds

Houston Astros second baseman Alex Bregman says the team has "one thing" on its mind this off-season: helping manager Dusty Baker get over the hump to win his first World Series.

Six players, both managers suspended after Reds-Pirates brawl

MLB // 5 years ago

Six players, both managers suspended after Reds-Pirates brawl

Major League Baseball suspended six players and both managers involved in a brawl between the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this week, the league announced Thursday.

Astros' Jake Marisnick suspended two games for collision with Jonathan Lucroy

MLB // 5 years ago

Astros' Jake Marisnick suspended two games for collision with Jonathan Lucroy

MLB suspended Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick for two games Thursday after his violent collision at home plate with Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy.

Quotes

I don't think it's really going to hit me until I go to spring training and all of a sudden, I don't see (Yankee players Derek) Jeter, (Jorge) Posada, Mariano Rivera
Torre reunites with Yankees for fundraiser Nov 10, 2007

This is one of the handful of organizations that you automatically say 'yes' to
Torre formally takes Dodgers' reins Nov 05, 2007

The terms of the contract were probably the thing I had the toughest time with
Torre: Yankees contract offer an 'insult' Oct 19, 2007

I still want to manage here, and I'm satisfied that George (Steinbrenner) feels that he still wants me to manage here
Torre wants to return as Yankees manager Oct 18, 2005

We'll wait and see what the rest of the tests say
Yankees' Giambi scheduled for more tests Jul 26, 2004

As player

As manager

Joseph Paul Torre ( /ˈtɔri/; born July 18, 1940) is a former American professional baseball player and manager who currently serves as Major League Baseball’s Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations. A nine-time All-Star, he played in Major League Baseball as a catcher, first baseman and a third baseman for the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, New York Mets, and the St. Louis Cardinals. After his retirement as a player, he later managed all three teams.

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