#Johnny Bench

Post columnist Steve Serby catches up with Yankees catcher Jose Trevino to take a swing at some Q&A. Q: How close were you to quitting baseball when your late father Joe was ill? A: I was coming home, I was ready to come home. I was gonna try to support my family. It was me and my mom, I talked to my mom and my mom was like, "No, you're not doing…

If you're a parent and take road trips with your kids, you've no doubt heard the oft-muttered indignations from your back seat drivers: "are we there yet?" No other recent excitement has surrounded the prospect of a promotion to the major leagues than the possible call-up of Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman. But wait, a catcher after all? I played…

For years, the Cardinals have been guided by past championships that set expectations for future contention. A new force steered them into the coming season: the present - and its demand to win. "We realize the importance of 2019," says John Mozeliak, president of baseball operations. "I've always been one for the longer-term decision making. But…

The 1982 Royals, coming off two consecutive playoff appearances, were starting to age. Six position players who saw action in at least 120 games, and all four starting pitchers, were over the age of 30. The Royals served a lot of coffee in 1982 and these were the players who got it. I'm always a bit fascinated by the stories of players who appear…

This past weekend, Pete Rose wrote a letter to the Commissioner of Baseball, asking for a dispensation that would end his suspension and allow him to be considered for election to the Hall of Fame. The letter was apologetic and contrite, characteristics for which Charlie Hustle is not known. Pete Rose loves baseball, and he played the game the…

Fifty-two years this past August, my father became the Publisher of The Richmond Daily Register which was the name of the local paper in 1970 and moved our family to Richmond, Kentucky. Next, my father became a proud owner of a few thoroughbred mares, and I was introduced to horse racing. For most, it is either love at first sight or not really…

Who: Atlanta Braves vs. Boston Red Sox When: Tuesday, August 10 Time: 7:10 p.m. EST Where: Fenway Park (Boston, MA) Betting Odds Summary Moneyline: Braves -148, Red Sox+126 Runline: Braves -1.5 (+106), Red Sox+1.5 (-128) Total: Over/Under 9.0 Runs (-115/-105) The Red Sox are 9-22 since July 5. Talk about a downward spiral. The team has sunk so far…