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Former New York Mets pitcher Ron Darling on Tuesday stood by the allegation he made in his new book that Lenny Dykstra shouted racial slurs at a Boston Red Sox pitcher in the 1986 World Series. Darling went on the ESPN radio show "Golic and Wingo" to reassert his claim that Dykstra, his former teammate, hurled racial insults at Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd prior to his first at-bat of Game 3 of the World Series. "I heard what I heard and I put it in the book for a reason," Darling said, referring to his new book titled, "108 Stitches: Loose Threads, Ripping Yarns, and the Darndest Characters from My Time in the Game." In the book, released Tuesday, Darling wrote that Dykstra was "shouting every imaginable and unimaginable insult and expletive in his [Boyd's] direction -- foul, racist, hateful, hurtful stuff" while in the on-deck circle. Continue to Article

April 02, 2019 11:24:am EST

Former New York Mets pitcher Ron Darling on Tuesday stood by the allegation he made in his new book that Lenny Dykstra shouted racial slurs at a Boston Red Sox pitcher in the 1986 World Series. Darling went on the ESPN radio show "Golic and Wingo" to reassert his claim that Dykstra, his former teammate, hurled racial insults at Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd prior to his first at-bat of Game 3 of the World Series. "I heard what I heard and I put it in the book for a reason," Darling said, referring to his new book titled, "108 Stitches: Loose Threads, Ripping Yarns, and the Darndest Characters from My Time in the Game." In the book, released Tuesday, Darling wrote that Dykstra was "shouting every imaginable and unimaginable insult and expletive in his [Boyd's] direction -- foul, racist, hateful, hurtful stuff" while in the on-deck circle. Continue to Article

April 02, 2019 11:24:am EST

Former New York Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra said he plans to sue former teammate Ron Darling over claims that he hurled racist insults at Red Sox pitcher Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd during Game 3 of the 1986 World Series. Dykstra — who played for the Mets from 1985 until 1989, when he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies — actually hit a leadoff home run against Boyd in Game 3 of that series, before later leading the team to a 4-3 series win against the Red Sox. Darling, however, alleges that Dykstra yelled racial slurs at Boyd throughout the game in his new book, “108 Stitches: Loose Threads, Ripping Yarns and the Darndest Characters from My Time in the Game,” which will be released on Tuesday. Continue to Article

April 01, 2019 11:14:pm EST

Clayton Kershaw's run of eight straight Opening Day starts ended due to left shoulder inflammation. However, the Los Angeles Dodgers ace will have a different type of Opening Day assignment when he makes a rehab start at Oklahoma City on Thursday night. Kershaw was cleared to make the start after throwing a bullpen session on Monday, and the rehab appearance just happens to be the Triple-A club's season opener against San Antonio. Continue to Article

April 01, 2019 9:21:pm EST

In extending Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox commit to 'What the foundation of the organization is all about' originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com The Red Sox removed any uncertainty revolving around Xander Bogaerts' future with the team Sunday by signing him to a six-year extension worth $120 million. Set to be a free agent this winter, the shortstop would have been one of the most sought-after players on the market. Instead, Bogaerts will remain in Boston for a price tag fit for one of the best shortstops in baseball, and will not have to deal with the frustrating free agent cycle players have dealt with for the past few seasons. Continue to Article

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