Baseball Legend Rico Carty, 1970 National League Batting Champion, Passes Away at 85

Atlanta, Georgia — The baseball world mourns the loss of Rico Carty, a luminary of Major League Baseball and the 1970 National League batting champion, who died on Saturday night in an Atlanta hospital at the age of 85. Born Ricardo Adolfo Jacobo Carty on September 1, 1939, in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, Carty rose from his humble beginnings to the apex of American baseball. He initially showcased his talent internationally at the …

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Baseball Icon’s Daughter Granted Suspended Sentence in Newborn Abandonment Case, Required to Continue Rehab Efforts

Manchester, NH – In a decision that underscores the complexities of mental health and legal consequences, Alexandra Eckersley, the adopted daughter of former major league pitcher Dennis Eckersley, will not serve jail time after being convicted on charges including child endangerment. This verdict stems from an incident in which she abandoned her newborn in a frigid New Hampshire forest last year. The ruling, issued by Superior Court Judge Amy Messer, comprised suspended sentences of 12 …

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Baseball Legend Luis Tiant, Iconic Pitcher and Cuban Star, Dies at 83

Wells, Maine — Luis Tiant, the dynamic Cuban-born pitcher who captured the hearts of baseball fans with his distinctive pitching style and charismatic persona, died at his home on October 8, 2024. He was 83. Known as “El Tiante” to his ardent supporters, Tiant’s death marks the end of a storied chapter in the annals of Major League Baseball. Over his 19-season career, he became a symbol of perseverance and excellence on the mound. Born …

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Vermont Community Reels After Man Allegedly Kills Father, Injures Mother with Baseball Bat

ENOSBURGH, VT – A local man, Jordan Lawyer, 29, has been charged with murder and aggravated domestic assault following a violent attack in Enosburgh that resulted in the death of his father and serious injuries to his mother. Authorities responded to a disturbance report at the family’s West Enosburgh Road residence early Friday, discovering a grim scene. Upon arrival, Vermont State Police found 54-year-old Todd Lawyer deceased outside the home. Inside, they found his wife, …

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Attempted Murder in Park: MS-13 Affiliate Attacks Girl at Indiana Baseball Game

LOWELL, IN – A 26-year-old man alleged to be affiliated with the MS-13 gang is facing severe criminal charges after reportedly attacking a 13-year-old girl with a butcher knife in a local park during the Labor Day weekend. The suspect, identified as Dimas Gabriel Yanes, is charged with attempted murder, battery, and intimidation following the incident in Lowell, Indiana, about 60 miles southeast of Chicago. The assault occurred at the baseball fields on Morse Street …

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Stallions Dominate Lumberjacks in 20-3 Victory in Collegiate Baseball Action

BOONVILLE, N.Y. – The Saugerties Stallions maintained their undefeated record this season with a dominant 20-3 victory over the Boonville Lumberjacks in a recent game in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL). The Stallions kicked off the game with an impressive performance, securing an early lead in the first inning thanks to Mario Trivella and Bayram Hot’s contributions. Despite briefly falling behind, the Stallions quickly regained control of the game with a strong offensive …

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Assault with Baseball Bat Rocks Bayfront Park: Victim Hospitalized After Brutal Attack

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada – An unsettling incident unfolded at Bayfront Park as witnesses observed a man brutally attacked by another wielding a baseball bat midday on Friday. The victim was swiftly taken away by ambulance, leaving a heavy police presence lingering in the area well into the evening. Images captured by the Bay Observer depict the victim lying defenseless on the ground, separated from the assailant by a couple trying to intervene. Despite efforts by …

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Attack: Man Hit with Baseball Bat and Punched in Violent Street Disturbance

Washington, United Kingdom – A disturbing incident unfolded in the Front Street area of Concord when a man was viciously attacked with a baseball bat and repeatedly punched by a group of individuals on Wednesday night, February 28. The altercation, involving approximately a dozen people, erupted late at night, resulting in the male victim, aged in his 20s, sustaining multiple injuries from the brutal assault. Some members of the group were reportedly seen at The …

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**Manhattan:** Police Seek Suspect in Violent Chelsea Baseball Bat Attack

New York, New York – Authorities in Chelsea are on the lookout for a man involved in a violent attack using a baseball bat. The incident, which took place on 7th Avenue two weeks ago, saw a 25-year-old woman struck on the head in what appears to be an unprovoked assault. The victim sustained a gash to her head along with bruising as a result of the attack. Descriptions of the suspect indicate a man …

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Robbers with baseball bat attack woman walking on Chicago’s Northwest Side

CHICAGO – A woman was violently attacked and robbed in a neighborhood on the Northwest Side of Chicago, prompting an investigation by the Chicago police. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Monday morning when the victim was walking on Linder Avenue near West Montrose Avenue. A dark-colored sedan pulled up in front of her, and two men exited the vehicle and shoved her to the ground, appearing to be armed with a baseball bat. …

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