This morning’s top news At his peak, Tim Lincecum was the most captivating ace in baseball, and it all began with his Cy Young-winning 2008 season. Charley O’Leary thought he got the last hit of his career at age 37 … until he was needed again 21 years later. Jim Kaat won 16 Gold Glove Awards in his career because, he says, he emulated Bobby Shantz, a left-hander who was considered the best fielding pitcher during his career. On the 50th anniversary of Sandy Koufax’s election to the Hall of Fame, his name still conjures thoughts of greatness and glory. Bo Jackson could do anything on a baseball field … and on a football field … and apparently on a diving board, too. Tune in to MLB Network next Tuesday starting at 4 p.m. ET to see who might join the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2022.
Today’s Trivia Question The Giants drafted Tim Lincecum 10th overall in the 2006 Draft. Who did the D-backs choose at No. 11?
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