Josh Rawitch

I rarely shoot video of him hitting or pitching. But something told me to break out the camera and film his first AB. I accidentally did it in slow mo (while switching back and forth from doing GameChanger) and sure enough, he hits his first real home run. (5/7)

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I kept this story in my pocket for a long time.... In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day. Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys. My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on. We didn't win. 19 consecutive losing seasons. 2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive. After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over. "My mom wants to talk to you." We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons. She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up. Roberto Jr. translated. "My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy." She was staring right at me. Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth: "I promise you, Vera. That won't happen." Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it." I said, "I hope I can keep it too." I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it. The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20. On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field. And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life. The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug. Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them. @Pirates

We cannot say it enough: Thank you for your service. To show our gratitude, veterans will receive complimentary Museum admission on May 23 with the purchase of a Military Classic ticket. ow.ly/rhL450YZKaY

Why ex-Giants GM Ernie Accorsi is helping to restore Phil Rizzuto's glove at the Baseball Hall of Fame. And how you can too newsday.com/sports/basebal…

Braves chairman Terry McGuirk holding the Braves’ hats that will have No. 6 on the back and the last ball ever signed by Bobby Cox. Bobby’s wife gifted the ball to McGuirk. Bobby was signing this ball when he had his stroke in 2019.

Fair winds and following seas to our namesake ship. So proud of Commander DuParc and the crew. Be safe and thank you for all you do.

Cooperstown Baseball takes down Sauquoit Valley 5-4 for a CSC division win at home. @Joey_Paterno5 goes the distance on the mound with 9 strikeouts for the Hawkeyes. He holds SV scoreless after the 2nd inning. @SawyerMcmanus09 paces the offense with 2 hits. @BreninDempsey chips in 1 hit & 1 run. Ty Burkhart sends in 2 RBIs. @BradenRawitch & Elijah McCaffrey drive in 1 RBI each

As we move full steam ahead toward Hall of Fame Weekend, the new Museum Store offers another reason to make the trip to Cooperstown this summer. ow.ly/IQX450YXRtu

"Besides my father...the greatest man I ever met in my life." Braves Hall of Famer Leo Mazzone on the passing of Bobby Cox:

Haven’t posted on social in quite some time but can’t stay quiet in this time of loss. I’m struggling to tell all what Bobby Cox meant to me and so many others in Braves Country. He was the leader of men and a second father to so many Atlanta Braves thru the yrs. I’m so sad today, but as I sit here watching my two youngest boys play in their championship games on the day he passed, I can’t help but shout the same things he did from the corner of the dugout. ‘Come on kid, u got this!’ We are gonna miss him so much, but his legacy is forever cemented with the success of this franchise for the last 35+ yrs. He started it as GM, continued as manager, and passing the torch to others, the Atlanta Braves will continue to be force that Bobby Cox always wanted us to be. We love you Skipper. You were our rock. I love you more than words can express. My boys won both of their games…..Bobby had a hand, I have no doubt!

The Hall of Fame remembers Class of 2014 inductee Bobby Cox, who passed away Saturday at the age of 84. ow.ly/pxEy50YX0F2

@Ken_Rosenthal @TheWSA Thank you for doing this for the Sawdaye family. ❤️

Tonight’s bow tie for Mets at DBacks on FOX at 7:15e/4:15m: Williams Syndrome Association. Williams syndrome is a rare genetic condition characterized by unique physical features, delays in cognitive development, potential cardiovascular problems. @TheWSA Williams-Syndrome.org

Unbelievable team effort in making this a reality. Proud to work alongside so many talented people @BaseballHall and with all our construction partners.

Honored to host the late Dave Parker's family to celebrate The Cobra's induction into the Brewers Wall of Honor 💙

My Captain what a great night 125 years old ❤️🙏

Red Sox royalty! 👑

Didn’t matter that it was a contract year. All I cared about was the postseason and leaving it all on the field. I’ll always cherish my chapter with the @Brewers and now forever being a part of the wall of honor 🙌🏾

I know this day is about Randy Bennett. And no one is more excited than I am to see what happens with Sun Devil basketball over the next few months. But I cannot stress enough the job Graham Rossini has done as ASU Athletic Director since his hiring. Rossini has completely changed the culture and direction of the entire ASU athletic program since his arrival. You can see and feel the shift and it just seems to be getting better with every new hire.

I love a deep dive about an obscure baseball subject that fascinates me. Grateful for @BaseballAmerica to publish my research on who was the first MLB player to go on a minor league rehab assignment. Also forgot how fun it is to see my byline in print😂 baseballamerica.com/stories/invest…

This is really cool. Was lucky to be at the Dodgers for both of Chan Ho Park’s tenures and you can see in his own words how much it means to him to be honored by Los Angeles. A true baseball pioneer.