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New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / July 8
Inspirational Former New York Yankees Pitcher Throws Out Ceremonial First Pitch

Inspirational Former New York Yankees Pitcher Throws Out Ceremonial First Pitch

Former New York Yankees starting pitcher Jim Abbott was back at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night, throwing out the ceremonial pitch before the series opener between the Yankees and Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / December 24, 2023

The season of perpetual hope (Pt. 3 of 3): Jim Eisenreich

Local boy makes good—eventually Part 1: Zack Greinke cleanses his mind and crafts a potential HOF career. Part 2: Jim Abbott overcomes a physical limitation and does the (seemingly) impossible.

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