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Radio host suspended after 'unwelcome kiss'
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Wednesday, 03 July 2024 12:39
EmailPrintPHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia sports radio host Howard Eskin has been suspended from Phillies home games for the rest of the season after investigations by his employer showed he kissed a worker for Citizens Bank Park's food service provider without consent.Audacy, the parent company for Philadelphia's SportsRadio 94WIP, said in a statement it learned of the "unwelcome kiss" of the Aramark…
From pick 42 to soon-to-be All Star: The rise of Gunnar Henderson
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Wednesday, 03 July 2024 13:38
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsA front office executive recently called up video from Gunnar Henderson's high school days in Alabama and showed the reel to a colleague who did not see Henderson as an amateur."Oh my god," said the colleague, stunned by what he saw.Henderson, likely to be named an All-Star for the first time tonight when starter selections are announced, is…
Brewers get Civale from Rays to bolster rotation
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Wednesday, 03 July 2024 07:54
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-hander Aaron Civale from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, adding the veteran to a thin starting rotation in hopes of holding onto first place in the National League Central.Tampa Bay will receive infield prospect Gregory Barrios.Civale, 29, was dealt to the Rays near the trade deadline from Cleveland last season for first baseman…
Nimmo returns, grateful after hotel room scare
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Wednesday, 03 July 2024 00:21
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWASHINGTON -- Brandon Nimmo had two RBIs in his return from a harrowing hotel room accident, and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 7-2 on Tuesday night for their second consecutive extra-innings victory.Nimmo, who cut his forehead when he fainted and fell Sunday night, entered in the fourth inning after Harrison Bader was pulled following a…
Ohtani won't participate in HR Derby, cites rehab
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Wednesday, 03 July 2024 00:21
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani won't participate in the Home Run Derby on July 15 despite the Japanese superstar ranking second in the majors with 27 homers for the Los Angeles Dodgers.Ohtani has taken part in the Derby just once, exiting in the first round in 2021 at Coors Field in Denver. This year's event is at Globe…
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