Unlike his baseball career, Keith Hernandez’s broadcast path was more improbable. During his days at The Baseball Network or working Mets tilts on the Madison Square Network, Hernandez was a reluctant participant. That’s being kind. He couldn’t even be classified as a reluctant warrior because he wasn’t committed to the gig. Hernandez, uncertain of what…
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Q: Hello, Ira. Yesterday you asked “Exactly what sharks have been caught? ” How about Detroit sending Jerami Grant to the Blazers and the Rockets sending Christian Wood to the Mavericks? We could have made a competitive offer for both players, and though I’m no expert, they both seem like perfect fits next to Bam…
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Investors in commercial real estate come in different shapes and sizes. As you might recall, I define an investor as one who relies on the rent an occupant pays for her livelihood. Institutional, public or private investors have in common this requirement: a paying tenant. You may be wondering if investors ever buy a vacant…
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There’s still time to sign up for the Special Olympics Southern California bowling league in Long Beach and elsewhere in Southern California. This year’s season, which begins Monday, July 11, will introduce a new league play format. SOSC will seed teams based on skill and track scores and standings throughout the season, which ends Aug.…
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Shortly after Monday’s passing of former South Florida broadcast icon Hank Goldberg on his 82nd birthday, the Miami Heat took note of the moment, posting on Twitter, “We are saddened to learn of the passing of longtime Miami radio host and ESPN reporter Hank ‘The Hammer’ Goldberg. Our condolences go out to his family and…
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Shortly after Monday’s passing of former South Florida broadcast icon Hank Goldberg on his 82nd birthday, the Miami Heat took note of the moment, posting on Twitter, “We are saddened to learn of the passing of longtime Miami radio host and ESPN reporter Hank ‘The Hammer’ Goldberg. Our condolences go out to his family and…
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The Orioles’ decision to move back Camden Yards’ left field wall this season has frequently benefited their pitching staff. On Thursday night, their offense enjoyed that the right field wall stayed in place. Prized rookie Adley Rutschman’s first home run in Baltimore barely cleared the out-of-town scoreboard in right, but it did enough to spark…
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LOS ANGELES ― Mike Brito, who scouted Fernando Valenzuela and Julio Urías in a career with the Dodgers spanning more than four decades, passed away Thursday evening. He was 87. In 1978, Brito was hired as a scout by then-Dodgers general manager Al Campanis, who had managed Brito when he was a catcher in his…
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The Chicago Cubs have gained some insight into Kyle Hendrick’s right shoulder strain. An MRI showed no structural damage, and he will not need surgery, manager David Ross said Thursday. But the Cubs don’t know when Hendricks will be back on the mound. The team wants to get through the four-game series at Dodger Stadium…
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BOSTON — Gerrit Cole turned to see the ball sailing high into the night. The Yankees ace closed his eyes, he knew it was out. His shoulders and head dropped. Cole opened his eyes and threw up his hands. The right-hander did not know what else he could do to try and contain Red Sox…
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