Yesterday, Tim Hill received the 2025 Tony Conigliaro Award, which recognizes a “Major Leaguer who has overcome adversity through the attributes of spirit, determination, and courage that were trademarks of Tony C."
Before Hill was selected in the 32nd round of the 2014 Draft, he lost his father, Jerry, to colon cancer at the start of his sophomore year of high school in 2007. Then, in 2015 during his first minor league spring training, Tim was diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome. Later, when Tim was 25, he was also diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer.
After enduring surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, he was declared cancer-free in late 2016 and returned to baseball, eventually making his Major League debut in 2018. The 2026 season marked Hill’s ninth in the Majors 💙
This is awesome.
Clemson baseball has a tradition of players going up in the stands during the 4th inning to shake hands with Veterans.
Today, on opening day, the Army baseball team joined in with them
@ClemsonBaseball 🤝 @ArmyWP_Baseball
Former Yankee David Robertson has announced his retirement from baseball:
"To all the incredible organizations, teammates, coaches, staff members, and fans who have been part of my baseball journey,
I’ve decided it’s time for me to hang up my spikes and retire from the game I’ve loved for as long as I can remember. Baseball has given me more than I ever dreamed possible over the last 19 seasons. From winning a World Series, to pitching in an All-Star game, to representing the United States and bringing home a World Baseball Classic Gold and an Olympic silver. I’ve had the privilege of playing alongside amazing teammates, learning from outstanding coaches, and being welcomed into organizations that felt like family. To the trainers, clubhouse staff, front offices, and everyone behind the scenes, thank you for all that you do. And to the fans who supported me, thank you, your passion fueled me every single day.
Most importantly, thank you to my wife and children. Your love, sacrifice, patience, and dedication made this career possible. As I step away from the game, I’m excited to be home with my family, to focus on our farms, and to continue growing High Socks for Hope. Helping families rebuild after disaster has been one of the most rewarding parts of my life outside baseball.
Saying goodbye isn’t easy, but I do so with deep gratitude for every opportunity, challenge, and memory. I’ll forever be thankful for the game and for everyone who made this journey extraordinary."
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HISTORY‼️
For the first time in MLB, we have back-to-back MVP winners in both the AL and NL in two consecutive seasons! Ohtani and Judge keep breaking the record books 🔥
"Are we numb to how good at baseball Aaron Judge is?"
@JaysonST explains why, if he had a vote in the American League MVP race, he'd find it hard to pick Cal Raleigh over Aaron Judge.
Clayton Kershaw closed his opening remarks at his retirement press conference with his favorite Bible verse.
"Colossians 3:23 - Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as you're working for the Lord, not for men."
Evil is real. There is no doubt, the enemy is hard at work.
These last few days, the weight of evil has been heavy across our nation.
But this I know: It will not have the final word. One day, God will make all things right.
Until then, we pray. We weep with those who weep. And we keep fighting, knowing the victory has already been won.