Baseball

Willson Contreras will be playing for the St. Louis Cardinals: “This is truly going to be one of the great honors of my entire life.”

Nestor Cortés and the New York Yankees are ready for the playoffs: “I’m convinced we’re about to do something special over these next few weeks.” 

Kelsie Whitmore on playing baseball: “This has been a real journey. To get to this point. It’s not been smooth sailing, that’s for sure.” 

Jason Heyward thanks the Chicago Cubs: “Playing ball for the Cubs, doing what I love at Wrigley Field, it really was a dream job for me.”

One of the most beloved players in Giants history, Buster Posey is celebrated in the upcoming book, 28: A Photographic Tribute to Buster Posey.

Harrison Bader says goodbye to the St. Louis Cardinals: “The support I felt from the fans in St. Louis, it always meant the world to me.” 

Four little letters. That’s all it was.  Four letters, typed in all-caps, at the end of a tweet. Spur of the moment.

Adam Jones on his next chapter: “I feel incredibly lucky. I gave every day my all. And it’s been a hell of a run.”

Bobby Witt Jr. hears messages from his family as he makes his MLB debut for the Kansas City Royals.

George Springer can’t wait to show out for the Toronto Blue Jays: “Everything just feels right about this team.”

Derek Jeter joins the Knuckleheads podcast.

Former Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez reflects on Game 5 of the 1999 ALDS.