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Ken Rosenthal pays tribute to late Yankees broadcaster John Sterling

Rosenthal: there will never be another like Sterling.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 41 min read
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What happened: Veteran MLB insider Ken Rosenthal posted a tribute to longtime New York Yankees radio voice John Sterling, writing that Sterling had "a legendary career and life" and that he believes there will never be another broadcaster like him. The message echoes a wave of remembrances across the baseball world following Sterling's passing. Rosenthal closed with "May he Rest in Peace."

Why it matters: Sterling called Yankees games on the radio for decades and became synonymous with the franchise's modern era, making tributes from prominent voices like Rosenthal part of how the sport is processing the loss. The reaction underscores Sterling's reach beyond New York, drawing acknowledgment from national reporters, ESPN personalities, and fellow broadcasters. It adds to the broader remembrance of Sterling's Yankees radio era.

What to watch: Watch for the Yankees organization's formal tribute plans, including any pregame ceremony, broadcast booth acknowledgment, or commemorative patch during upcoming home games.

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