Gianna Girardi was born just as her uncle Joe’s distinguished MLB playing career was ending. But his continued connection to baseball helped foster her love of it — and she is now starting her career in the sport in one of the cities that the longtime catcher and manager plied his craft. Joe Girardi’s 24-year-old … Read more
Farmers Almanac spring forecast: “A deep, dark and foreboding sky lingers in the approaching MLB atmosphere. Fans are advised to be prepared to take cover and shelter in basements or whatever room is closest to the ground to discourage jumping from windows to escape the scene.” Another season of telecasts — free TV, cable TV, … Read more
If he is finished managing and gets tired of broadcasting, perhaps Joe Girardi has a future in fortune telling. Girardi, the former Marlins, Yankees and Phillies manager, foreshadowed a rare poor outing from Luke Weaver during the YES Network broadcast literally moments before the standout reliever allowed the go-ahead homer in Friday’s 5-3 loss to … Read more