Willie Mays to be celebrated tonight at Rickwood

June 20, 2024
by RJ Hamster

Thursday, June 20

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Everything you need to know about MLB at Rickwood Field

Tonight’s game (7 ET, FOX) will honor the stadium’s rich history and also be a time to remember the life and legacy of Willie Mays, who passed away at the age of 93 on Tuesday.

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Tanner Bibee: 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 12 K’s, 1 BB

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Sean Murphy: 4-for-4, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 3 R

First multihit game of the season

Mitch Keller: 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 7 K’s, 2 BB

6-plus IP in 8 straight starts

Steven Kwan: 2-for-3, HR, 2 RBIs, 2 R, 1 BB

Batting .489 in June (.397 overall)

Michael Toglia: 2-for-4, HR, 3B, 3 RBIs, 2 R

First career game with a homer and a triple

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A new mural of Willie Mays was unveiled in Birmingham

Mural unveiled in Birmingham honoring Mays’ origins

Artist Chuck Styles chose to pay tribute to Willie Mays’ time with the Black Barons, depicting the Hall of Famer smiling in that uniform with just a few of his many career accolades surrounding him.

MLB Network live from Rickwood

Tune in for live coverage from Rickwood Field, the oldest professional ballpark in the United States, starting at 1 p.m. ET. Then come back for more following the final out between the Giants and Cardinals.

MLB Network is live from Rickwood Field today

Sabathia’s Barnstorm Birmingham softball game brings out the stars

The Say Heys and the Hammers played at Rickwood Field on Juneteenth to celebrate Black baseball and the brotherhood between those players, similar to the bond that existed between the fraternity of Negro Leaguers in their day.

The Say Heys took on the Hammers in a celebrity softball game at Rickwood Field

When Rickwood Field opened, the owner threw the first pitch — and it counted

There was nothing ceremonial about the first ball thrown from the mound on Aug. 18, 1910.

Owner of Rickwood Field threw the first pitch there -- and it wasn't ceremonial

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The goal for any player entering pro ball, of course, is to reach the big leagues. It can be a long and arduous climb through the Minors. MLB Pipeline highlights one player from each organization whose performances so far could force a promotion soon.

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ATL 7

CIN 0
PIT 1

STL 3
MIA 4

SD 5
PHI 2

SF 5
CHC 6

ARI 1
WAS 3

SEA 0
CLE 8

BAL 7
NYY 6

BOS 7
TOR 3

TB 3
MIN 2

NYM 3
TEX 5

HOU 4
CWS 1

LAD 6
COL 7

MIL 2
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KC 1
OAK 5

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