Giancarlo Stanton

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 […]

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 […]

Greensboro Grasshoppers bring family fun to Gate City

May 18, 2022 Brett Friedlander

GREENSBORO — A statue honoring a Baseball Hall of Famer stands proudly outside Greensboro’s First National Bank Field. But the likeness isn’t that of Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Johnny Mize or any of the other […]

Giancarlo Stanton

Rodón, Stanton highlight NC connections to the World Series

The Big Dumper leads NC’s representation in MLB postseason

Greensboro Grasshoppers bring family fun to Gate City

The independence document will be in the state for the first time in 250 years
Halifax Resolves returning to NC

The independence document will be in the state for the first time in 250 years