NPR’s Scott Simon remarks on the long career of John Sterling, the New York Yankees’ play-by-play announcer, who is retiring at the age of 85.
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This week’s quiz has happiness and happy dogs. You’re welcome
Last year’s most popular dog is still top, and the happiest nation is still the most contented. March is still madness and shutdowns still loom.
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Farewell To Roger Kahn, Who Gave Us “The Boys Of Summer”
The groundbreaking look at the Brooklyn Dodgers of the 1950s and what happened to them is a classic.
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Forget That West Coast Nightmare. Red Sox Season Starts Today!
Baseball season in New England starts when the Red Sox take the field at Fenway Park for their home opener.
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Baseball Season Returns To New England
Spring is back in New England and so is baseball. Political analyst for The Public’s Radio, Scott MacKay, takes a look at the fortunes of the Boston Red Sox and their Pawtucket minor league affiliate, the Pawtucket Red Sox. Scott MacKay’s commentary can be heard every Monday morning at 6:45 and 8:45 and at 5:44 […]
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The Red Sox Will Try To Repeat As Champs. Here’s Why That’s Tough To Do In Baseball
It’s the Red Sox season opener, and the official start of their title defense, as they take on the Seattle Mariners Thursday night. And while playoff baseball is several months away, it’s never too early for Red Sox Nation to talk about another World Series title, even if the odds are against a repeat.
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Passages: Frank Robinson, Don Newcombe, Nick Cafardo
Baseball has mourned two great players and one great writer this month.
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The Boston Red Sox will win the World Series. Here’s why.
The Public’s Radio sports blogger, Mike Szostak, has high hopes for the Red Sox in their latest bid to win the World Series.
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Pawtucket’s PawSox Wake Becomes Worcester’s Celebration
Well Rhode Island is losing the Pawtucket Red Sox to Worcester and the Massachusetts city is celebrating in wake of the city council’s overwhelming vote…
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Worcester City Council Approves $100 Million Stadium Package To Lure PawSox
The Worcester City Council on Wednesday approved a $100.8 million stadium financing package to bring the Red Sox’s top farm team to Central…