MLB news roundup
Happy Monday, AN! Meet the new Athletics Hall of Fame inductees, honored in a ceremony before yesterday’s game agains the Giants.
Carol Fosse on behalf of Ray Fosse pic.twitter.com/OfcJxkYAan
— Oakland A’s (@Athletics) August 7, 2022
Joe Rudi pic.twitter.com/rTGFI2Sybj
— Oakland A’s (@Athletics) August 7, 2022
Keith Lieppman pic.twitter.com/kVdo9UW9rP
— Oakland A’s (@Athletics) August 7, 2022
Eric Chavez is honored to be inducted into the A’s Hall of Fame pic.twitter.com/gp0Ov0oxyI
— A’s on NBCS (@NBCSAthletics) August 7, 2022
A’s Coverage:
- Nico: To Eep-slay, Perchance To Eem-Dray
- Lockard: A’s honor the past while looking toward the future on team Hall of Fame Sunday ($)
- Kroner: Ray Fosse remembered fondly during Giants-A’s weekend series ($)
- Kawahara: Adrián Martínez vies for A’s rotation spot in 6-4 loss to Giants ($)
- Kroner: Giants drill three home runs, dust A’s 7-3 in front of 40,065 at Coliseum ($)
- Razo: Kotsay remains high on A’s offense despite loss to Giants
- Espinoza: Kaval: $250 million funding gap exists for Howard Terminal stadium project
MLB News & Interest:
- Coffey: Pete Rose on critics of his appearance with the 1980 Phillies team: ‘It was 55 years ago, babe.’
- Lin: Padres’ rotation looks vulnerable while overhauled offense tries to figure it out ($)
- Polishuk: Injury Notes: Brantley, Glasnow, Lucchesi, Pillar
- Hajducky: Bobby Bonilla’s infamous New York Mets contract sold for $180K at auction
- Polishuk: Mariners Reinstate Mitch Haniger From 60-Day IL
- Today in Baseball History
Best of Twitter:
Class of 2022
— Oakland A’s (@Athletics) August 7, 2022
Vote for next year’s inductees!
The polls are open!
Fans can now vote to help select a member of the A’s Hall of Fame Class of 2023!
Vote now through September 11: https://t.co/ZjWJRbiF3M pic.twitter.com/nl7N3LotG6
— Oakland A’s (@Athletics) August 7, 2022
This is why I keep an archive of images close at hand. First photo 8/22/19. Second photo 8/6/21. Third photo 4/29/22. Fourth photo 8/7/22. Ray Fosse was a legend. I met him many times and always treated me with respect. Miss you Ray. #rayfosse #drumtogether #oaklandathletics pic.twitter.com/6kEouQtVgp
— Jose Carlos Fajardo (@jcfphotog) August 8, 2022
Carol Fosse on behalf of Ray.
Ray Fosse, A’s Hall of Famer pic.twitter.com/bOwN5ErreM
— A’s on NBCS (@NBCSAthletics) August 7, 2022
Couple of Oakland legends Rickey Henderson and Dave Stewart pic.twitter.com/9ZDrJXsQ05
— Alex Espinoza IV (@AlexEspinozaIV) August 7, 2022
Reggie Jackson introduces the late Ray Fosse into the A’s Hall of Fame pic.twitter.com/t8HjDpFScS
— A’s on NBCS (@NBCSAthletics) August 7, 2022
Sal Bando missed the ceremony due to health issues. Sal Jr. accepted on his behalf. Wishing the Captain a speedy recovery!
Sal Bando Jr. on his father, “Captain Sal” pic.twitter.com/ji2hzHU4OU
— Oakland A’s (@Athletics) August 7, 2022
Modesto legend Joe Rudi. https://t.co/u5WKHTaFD8
— Martín Gallegos (@MartinJGallegos) August 7, 2022
VUUUUUC!
Today is icing on the cake for @stevevuc. pic.twitter.com/6WrBKsBzZA
— Oakland A’s (@Athletics) August 7, 2022
The Lake Monsters (especially our longtime Press Box staff) are thrilled for Keith on his induction into the A’s Hall of Fame. A most deserved honor for his 52 years with A’s organization, including 9 (2011-19) while affiliated with VT. Congrats Keith and come visit us soon. https://t.co/ICRy7xgHyC
— Vermont Lake Monsters (@VTLakeMonsters) August 8, 2022
Oakland Athletics’ Tony Kemp holds his daughter McKenna, 7 months, and San Francisco Giants’ Mike Yastrzemski holds his daughter Quinley, 8 months, after their MLB game in Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. #drumtogether #sfgiants pic.twitter.com/MyB85oBgUE
— Jose Carlos Fajardo (@jcfphotog) August 7, 2022
Pete Rose, ladies and gentlemen.
Rose was made available after the ceremony. Someone, maybe an agent, said he had something to say to me, but he didn’t seem to know he was expected to say anything. He asked if he’d offended me, and said “will you forgive me if I sign 1000 baseballs for you” before saying “sorry” https://t.co/w5ikH1jKDR
— Alex Coffey (@byalexcoffey) August 7, 2022
Is this made up?
“I knew him when he had two balls.”
Pete Rose, now on air in the TV booth, referring to John Kruk, who lost one testicle to cancer.Rose later discussed the large testicles of racehorses.
Well done, #Phillies
— Marcus Hayes (@inkstainedretch) August 7, 2022