At Busch Stadium, Andre Granillo is known as “Goldy”—a cool, calm, almost quiet slugger. But behind that quiet smile is a big heart, quietly reaching out to help those without a voice. For years, Andre Granillo has personally organized and sponsored an abandoned pet adoption program in St. Louis. He doesn’t like the press, but […]
Breaking: Ryan Helsley bursts into tears admitting “90% likely to be traded” – still wants to stay with Cardinals: “I still just want to stay”.y1
St. Louis, MO – In a locker room filled with the smell of leather gloves and chalk dust, Ryan Helsley, the familiar savior at the end of the bullpen, sat silently. He knew he had only a few days left to don the red jersey he had worn throughout his career. With the July 31 […]
BREAKING: Lars Nootbaar shares his grief after injury forced him to miss his team’s latest game.y1
St. Louis, MO — Busch Stadium was still brightly lit, and the fans were still chanting “Noot!” But in a corner of the locker room, Lars Nootbaar – a player who once stirred the crowd with his powerful swings – could only quietly watch his teammates play on the screen. “I miss the sound of […]
CC Sabathia: When the Bronx Giant Fell…and Got Back Up Stronger Than Ever.y1
When mentioning CC Sabathia, people immediately think of the image of a “giant” on the pitcher’s mound: nearly 2 meters tall, a massive body and cold eyes. But behind that seemingly indomitable appearance, there is a man who has fallen, shed tears – and then stood up stronger than ever. Hidden Pain In 2015, right […]
Luis Gil and the Loneliness of His Return: “I Just Want to Be on the Pitcher’s Mound”.y1
New York, NY – Yankee Stadium is still bright under the lights, the stands are still filled with cheers. But there is one man who cannot return to those sounds: Luis Gil – the American League’s best rookie last season, who is still watching his teammates from afar, as he continues to work through his […]