Rickey Henderson, the greatest leadoff man and basestealer in history, has passed away at the age of 65. He retired with 3,055 hits and a record 1,406 stolen bases, leading the league in steals 12 times and setting the single-season record with 130 steals in 1982. Henderson also holds the record for unintentional walks with 2,190. His career was marked by incredible speed and endurance, with feats such as stealing five bases in a game without recording an official at-bat. Henderson’s impact on the game of baseball is truly unmatched. Rickey Henderson holds the record for unintentional walks with 2,129, while Bonds trails with 1,870. In the 1989 postseason, Henderson reached base 25 times in just nine games, with a .568 on-base percentage, second only to Bonds’ .581 in 2002. Additionally, Henderson is the all-time leader in leadoff home runs with 81 and hit a home run in 25 different seasons, the only player to achieve this feat.
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The Philadelphia Phillies have traded for lefty Jesus Luzardo from the Miami Marlins in exchange for prospects Starlyn Caba and Emaarion Boyd, along with catcher Paul McIntosh. Luzardo, known for his electric arm and injury history, brings potential to the Phillies rotation alongside Wheeler and Nola. The Marlins, under a new rebuild, continue to make moves, trading away key players and focusing on their future development. the text you have provided. Full Article
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