CARAY PASSES AWAY AT AGE 68
ATLANTA — The Braves said longtime broadcaster Skip Caray, the son of famous Cubs voice Harry Caray, died in his sleep. He was 68.
The team said Caray died in his Atlanta home on Sunday. He had several ailments in the last year but had recovered enough to continue calling Braves home games at Turner Field.
Caray, who was drawn into broadcasting by his famous father, was in the middle of his 33rd season with the Braves.
The Braves also said Rafael Soriano, who began the season as the team’s closer, will return to the disabled list for the third time this season with inflammation in the elbow.
The team will purchase the contract of left-handed reliever Francisley Bueno from Triple-A Richmond to replace Soriano.
Footnotes.
Billy Wagner has a strained left forearm and will have his second MRI in two weeks on Tuesday, leaving the Mets without their closer and starter John Maine, who was placed on the 15-day DL. The Mets purchased right-hander Eddie Kunz’s contract from Double-A Binghamton to fill Maine’s roster spot.
• Cubs closer Kerry Wood faced batters but probably will not return from a pesky blister on his right index finger until later this week. Manager Lou Piniella said Wood likely will not be activated until the Cubs host St. Louis next weekend.
• Mariners starter Erik Bedard tested his balky left shoulder, throwing in the outfield for about 10 minutes.
• The A’s recalled left-hander Dan Meyer from Sacramento and optioned Dana Eveland to the Triple-A team.
• Yankees closer Mariano Rivera was unavailable to pitch because his back was bothering him.
The Associated Press
