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July 20, 2025

Dodgers

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Rodón, Stanton highlight NC connections to the World Series

November 1, 2024 Asheebo Rojas

It’s safe to say the first World Series start for former Holly Springs High School and NC State standout pitcher Carlos Rodón could have gone much better. As the Yankees’ starter in their 4-2 Game […]

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The Big Dumper leads NC’s representation in MLB postseason

October 12, 2022 Shawn Krest

October is famous for crowning new cult heroes during baseball’s postseason, and this year has already found a prime candidate to join them: The Big Dumper. Cal Raleigh’s nickname — which celebrates the Seattle catcher’s […]

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Vin Scully, legendary Dodgers broadcaster for 67 years, dies at 94

August 3, 2022 The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, whose dulcet tones provided the soundtrack of summer while entertaining and informing Dodgers fans in Brooklyn and Los Angeles for 67 years, died Tuesday night. He […]

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Trea Turner makes first All-Star start on home field

July 20, 2022 Shawn Krest

For Trea Turner, being an All-Star is a family affair. “I just enjoy playing the game in general,” the former NC State standout said at the media day for his second straight All-Star appearance. “But […]

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KREST: The wild ride of a sportswriter in October

October 20, 2021 Shawn Krest

Free football isn’t always free. As the Carolina Panthers drove downfield for a game-tying touchdown and two-point conversion in the final minute of play on Sunday, one thing became clear: I wasn’t getting back to […]

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MLB playoff contenders built from NC minor leagues

October 6, 2021 Shawn Krest

The MLB playoffs open this week, and the Durham Bulls and Charlotte Knights will battle for the chance to win the World Series. Not the current editions of the Bulls and Knights, of course, but […]

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Report: Former NC State star Turner, Nats teammate Scherzer headed to Dodgers

July 30, 2021 The Associated Press

The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers neared a monster trade for ace Max Scherzer and All-Star shortstop Trea Turner of the Washington Nationals late Thursday night, a person close to the deal told The […]

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Dodgers win Game 6, earn first World Series title in 32 years

October 28, 2020 The Associated Press

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their first championship since 1988 on Tuesday night, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to win in six games. “This is our year!” manager Dave Roberts shouted, drawing huge cheers […]

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The Bull Classic: World Series teams feature more than 20 former Durham minor leaguers

October 21, 2020 Shawn Krest

The Durham Bulls didn’t play this season, but the iconic minor league franchise will be on center stage for baseball’s biggest moments. While the pandemic may have kept the DBAP empty this year, the core […]

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100 in 100: Stokes County’s Les Burge, all-time minor leaguer

July 14, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]

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