Tag: Fernando valenzuela

Morning Briefing: Baseball World Mourns Passing of Fernando Valenzuela

Good morning, Mets fans. Fernando Valenzuela, the legendary Mexican pitcher who dominated the 1980s, has passed away, the Dodgers announced Tuesday night. He was 63. Valenzuela’s career took off in 1981 when he won both the National League Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award. Armed with a devastating screwball and unique personality, he inspired “Fernandomania.” Throughout...

Morning Briefing: Mets Face Elimination in Game 3

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets came into Game 2 of their Wild Card Series with Sean Manaea on the mound and looking to win their first postseason series since 2015. Things looked promising early on as the Amazin’s bats seemed to be alive, scoring a run in the first inning and two in the second inning to take a 3-1 lead. However, the Brewers bullpen would turn the lights out on the Mets...

Morning Briefing: Dodgers Retire Fernando Valenzuela’s Number

Good morning, Mets fans! Per Jack Harris of LA Times Sports, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced at FanFest on Saturday they will be retiring Fernando Valenzuela’s number 34 on Friday, August 11 before a home against the Colorado Rockies. The Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed the announced in a congratulatory tweet for Valenzuela, announcing that there will never be another No. 34. Latest Mets News...

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