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politics12 days ago•4 min saved

Trump Awards Clemens Medal of Freedom in San Antonio

President Donald Trump announced on October 7 that he will award baseball pitcher Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The surprise declaration occurred at a campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas, where Clemens had introduced the President. Trump framed the civilian honor as superior to baseball recognition, specifically addressing Clemens' exclusion from the Baseball Hall of Fame due to steroid allegations. Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young Award winner, expressed shock and gratitude, stating the award from the President superseded his professional achievements. The event served as a campaign stop for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton ahead of the midterm elections.

via Fox News|

#baseball-hall-of-fame #donald-trump #midterm-elections

politics12 days ago•10 min saved

Trump pledges Clemens Medal of Freedom at Texas rally

President Donald Trump announced at a San Antonio rally that he will award baseball pitcher Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The surprise honor, given to a seven-time Cy Young winner excluded from the Hall of Fame due to steroid allegations, was framed by Trump as a higher distinction than baseball recognition. Clemens expressed shock and gratitude, while the event served as a campaign stop for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton.

via USA Today|

#donald-trump #ken-paxton #mlb

sportspolitics12 days ago•1 min saved

Trump Awards Roger Clemens Presidential Medal of Freedom, Bypassing Hall of Fame Snub

President Donald Trump announced on October 7 that he will award baseball pitcher Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The surprise announcement was made at a campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas, where Clemens had introduced the President. Trump called Clemens 'maybe the greatest pitcher of all time' and stated the award supersedes the Baseball Hall of Fame, which has repeatedly rejected Clemens due to steroid allegations. Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young winner, expressed shock and gratitude, noting the honor was given in his home state. This marks the second time Trump has used the medal to rehabilitate a baseball figure previously excluded from the Hall of Fame, following his advocacy for Pete Rose.

via New York Post|

#baseball-hall-of-fame #donald-trump #mitchell-report

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Trump Urges Hall of Fame Induction for Roger Clemens Amid Baseball Debate

Retired baseball pitcher Roger Clemens revealed that President Donald Trump finished last in their golf game at Trump National Golf Club, contradicting Trump's claims of frequent victories. The article also discusses Trump's controversial golf record, allegations of cheating, and his support for Clemens's Hall of Fame induction amid steroid allegations, which Clemens denies.

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-trump #golf #hall-of-fame

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

Trump Urges Immediate Induction of Roger Clemens into Baseball Hall of Fame

Donald Trump advocates for Roger Clemens' induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, emphasizing his achievements and denying allegations of drug use, while criticizing the handling of Pete Rose's Hall of Fame status. Despite Clemens' impressive career stats and support, his Hall of Fame eligibility has been hindered by steroid allegations and legal issues.

via New York Post|

#baseball #hall-of-fame #pete-rose

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Roger Clemens Suggests Rule Change to Extend Starting Pitchers' Durations

Roger Clemens proposed tying the designated hitter to the starting pitcher to encourage longer outings, expressed support for pitch clock and challenge system, and suggested renaming Old-Timers’ Day to 'The Alumni Game.' He also shared the story behind his Yankees jersey number 22.

via New York Post|

#mlb #pitching #roger-clemens

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Morgan Wallen's Houston Show Sparks Controversy and Surprises

Morgan Wallen's second Houston stadium show featured a surprise walkout with Drake and baseball legend Roger Clemens, continuing his trend of star-studded performances, and supporting his album 'I'm the Problem' on his tour.

via Billboard|

#drake #entertainment #houston-concert

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Roger Clemens and Roy Oswalt Join Savannah Bananas at Minute Maid Park"

Roger Clemens, 61, made a surprise pitching appearance for the Savannah Bananas at Houston’s Minute Maid Park, giving up three hits, including a home run, and retiring one batter against the Party Animals. The seven-time Cy Young Award winner, who last pitched in MLB in 2007, received cheers from the crowd despite giving up five runs. Former teammate Roy Oswalt also pitched for the Bananas in the exhibition game, which marked the team's first appearance in a MLB ballpark.

via New York Post |

#baseball #exhibition-game #minute-maid-park

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Roger Clemens and Roy Oswalt Join Savannah Bananas Lineup in Houston Debut"

Retired MLB pitcher Roger Clemens made a special appearance on the mound for the Savannah Bananas at Minute Maid Park, delighting the crowd with his performance. The Bananas, known for their entertaining gimmicks, often bring back retired Big Leaguers for special appearances, adding to the excitement of their games. Clemens, who last played in the MLB in 2007, showcased his skills and received cheers from the audience, highlighting the appeal of retired athletes participating in fun and gimmicky sports events.

via Outkick|

#baseball #entertainment #retired-big-leaguers

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"MLB Legends Clemens and Oswalt Pitch for Savannah Bananas at Minute Maid Park"

The Savannah Bananas, an exhibition baseball team, made their MLB stadium debut at Minute Maid Park in Houston, facing off against the Party Animals as part of their 2024 Banana Ball World Tour. Legendary pitchers Roger Clemens and Roy Oswalt made guest appearances, with Clemens giving up five runs in a third of an inning and Oswalt allowing one run in his appearance. The Bananas will play at several other MLB stadiums in 2024, including Fenway Park and Nationals Park.

via The Athletic|

#minute-maid-park #mlb #roger-clemens

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

"Schwarber's walk-off homer seals Phillies' victory over Dodgers"

Kyle Schwarber hit a walk-off home run with two outs in the ninth inning against Dodgers left-hander Caleb Ferguson, sending the Phillies to a season-high sixth consecutive victory. Schwarber had taken early batting practice against teammate Kody Clemens’ father, Roger Clemens, who threw to his son, Schwarber and Nick Castellanos’ son, Liam. Schwarber homered twice against Clemens, dropping some good-natured trash talk after the first one. Schwarber is batting .267 with four home runs, eight RBIs and a 1.172 OPS in eight games this month.

via MLB.com|

#kyle-schwarber #los-angeles-dodgers #philadelphia-phillies