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The Voice is Back: John Sterling Shares Emotional Health Update After Heart Attack

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Yankees Icon John Sterling Shares Heartfelt Recovery Update Following Health Scare

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 Montclair, NJ- The “Voice of the Yankees” is proving he’s as resilient as a ninth-inning rally. Legendary broadcaster John Sterling, who famously retired in April 2024 after a staggering 64-year career, recently shared an encouraging update regarding his health. After suffering a heart attack in early January, the 87-year-old icon called into WFAN this past Sunday to reassure fans that he is on the mend.

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MLB Rocked By Alleged Gambling Scheme: Pitchers Accused Of Fixing Pitches For Payouts

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Major League Baseball’s investigation began after a betting-integrity firm flagged

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Ridgewood NJ, Major League Baseball is currently embroiled in an alleged gambling scheme after two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, were indicted on federal charges related to rigging pitches during games in June 2025. The charges include conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, which could carry significant prison sentences.

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Your Guide to Robot Umpires: How MLB’s New ‘Challenge System’ Will Change the Game

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New York NY, Major League Baseball is officially bringing in robot umpires for the 2026 season. After years of testing in the minor leagues, MLB’s competition committee has approved the use of the Automated Ball/Strike System (ABS). But don’t expect a complete takeover; the new system is a “challenge system” that adds a fascinating twist to the game.

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MLB Tests Robot Umpires Ahead of Potential 2026 Integration

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Automated Ball-Strike System Could Change the Game

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Ridgewood NJ, Major League Baseball (MLB) is taking another step toward the future of officiating with the continued testing of robot umpires. The Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS) is being implemented in select spring training games, including Friday’s matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida.

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MLB Network Announces Move to State-of-the-Art Studios at the Former site of the Marcal Paper Plant

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Elmwood Park NJ, Major League Baseball’s television network is set to relocate from its current home in Secaucus, N.J., to a brand-new, cutting-edge facility in Elmwood Park. The move, expected to be completed by 2028, marks a major upgrade for MLB Network, which has been a key player in baseball broadcasting since its launch in 2009.

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Baseball Legend Rickey Henderson Passes Away at 65

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New York NY, Major League Baseball has lost one of its most iconic figures, as Rickey Henderson, the “Man of Steal,” passed away on Friday at the age of 65. Widely regarded as the greatest leadoff hitter in the history of the sport, Henderson leaves behind a legacy unmatched in the game.

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RHS Alum Anthony Stephan Drafted by Cincinnati Reds in 2024 MLB Draft

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Ridgewood NJ, Anthony Stephan, a standout outfielder from the University of Virginia and an RHS Alum from the Class of 2021, has been selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 389th overall pick in the 13th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. The exciting news came on Tuesday night, marking a significant milestone in Stephan’s baseball career.

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The Voice of the New York Yankees Calls it Quits

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Ridgewood NJ, the summer airwaves will feel incomplete without the resonant voice of John Sterling, the iconic radio announcer for the Yankees, whose rich baritone has provided the soundtrack to over three decades of baseball triumphs in the Bronx.

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Grass Substitute Called AstoTurf Made Its First Appearance at Astrodome in 1966

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Ridgewood NJ, on April 18, 1966, baseball history took a significant turn as the Astros faced off against the Dodgers in their home opener at the Astrodome in Houston. This game marked the first Major League contest played on artificial turf, which initially covered only the infield. Despite the Dodgers emerging victorious with a 6-3 win, this groundbreaking event paved the way for a revolution in ballpark surfaces. Over the next half-century, artificial turf experienced both a rise and a fall in popularity within Major League Baseball. Tug McGraw of the Mets, whose biography is titled “Screwball,” was asked if he preferred grass or AstroTurf: “I don’t know, I’ve never smoked AstroTurf.”

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NJ State Police Detective To Donate his Salary from a 1 Day Minor League Baseball Contract to Purchase a New Wheelchair for 11-year-old

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Trenton NJ, NJ State Police Detective Hidalgo will receive a 1-day contract to play with the Miners and will donate his salary to purchase a new semi-powered wheelchair for 11-year-old Cash Klem, who suffers from Cerebellar Ataxia. Hidalgo is going to have incentives-based donations based on his performance! Before you see Detective Hidalgo on the field with the Miners, you can catch him on the field for the Battle of the Badges Softball Game at 4:00 pm! Get your tickets for the event here: https://ow.ly/kqIi50Pkz7Z

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UPDATE: Former Mahwah Baseball Star Get Drafted by the Boston Red Sox

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Mahwah NJ,  University of Virginia junior Kyle Teel and former Mahwah High School star was selected by the Boston Red Sox with the No. 14 overall pick of Major League Baseball’s First-Year Player Draft.
As a four-year starter at Mahwah, Teel was named Gatorade New Jersey High School Player of the Year in 2020. In his final season at Mahwah, his junior year, he batted .574 with eight home runs and 31 RBIs. He was rated as New Jersey’s top prospect in the class of 2020 by multiple organizations.

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MLB Minor League Players Get New Deal

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It won’t be long before the National League standings in MLB start to attract plenty of attention as the 2023 season is now underway. This MLB season is going to look and feel much different as there have been some new rules put in play to help speed up the game. 

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Best Stars To Watch For In The 2023 MLB Season

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The 2023 baseball season is underway, and the MLB schedule is loaded with compelling matchups from the end of March through the first Sunday of October. It’s the longest season in sports, but with all the rules and scheduling changes this year, things should be as exciting as ever.

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Former Carlstadt Little Leaguer Coaches Team USA to the World Baseball Classic Finals

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Carlstadt NJ, Mark DeRosa from Carlstadt was named  manager for Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. DeRosa was put in charge of an absolutely loaded roster that will surely be one of the favorites when the tournament begins in March. Mike Trout (captain), Bryce Harper, Nolan Arenado, J.T. Realmuto, Trevor Story, Paul Goldschmidt and Pete Alonso have already made commitments to the team ahead of the official roster release this February, giving DeRosa plenty of talent to work with.

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Cleveland Drops the Name “Indians” a name honoring the First Native American to play Professional Baseball

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Cleveland Ohio, Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Indians announced Friday that it is doing away with its moniker, Cleveland Indians, and renaming the team the Cleveland Guardians,  a move that erases a 106-year-old name said to be in honor of Louis Sockalexis, who played major league baseball for the Cleveland Spiders in the late 1800s and is credited as the first Native American to play professional baseball.

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