Alexander Babbie

1 month ago | wamc.org | Miles Reed |Alexander Babbie

Alexander began his journalism career as a sports writer for Siena College's student paper The Promethean, and as a host for Siena's school radio station, WVCR-FM "The Saint." A Cubs fan, Alexander hosts the morning Sports Report in addition to producing Morning Edition. You can hear the sports reports over-the-air at 6:19 and 7:19 AM, and online on WAMC.org. He also speaks Spanish as a second language. To reach him, email [email protected], or call (518)-465-5233 x 190.

1 month ago | wamc.org | Alexander Babbie

MLBAaron Judge hit a two-run homer, rookie Will Warren struck out a career-high 10 and the New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 5-2. Ben Rice also went deep for the Yankees in the opener of a three-game series between the past two American League champions. Anthony Volpe blooped an RBI double after Rice drove in the first two runs. New York has won nine of 12 to move a season-best nine games over .500.

1 month ago | wamc.org | Alexander Babbie

Just ahead of Memorial Day, Albany County has unveiled new banners honoring local veterans. In Albany's West Capitol Park, Albany County Legislature Chair Joanne Cunningham reads from a list of local veterans who will be honored with roadside banners. The banners along Washington Avenue recognize 11 veterans from New York’s capital city. Although such banners are becoming common in communities across the country, its the first time they've been hung in Albany.

1 month ago | wamc.org | Mike Goodwin |Alexander Babbie

Alexander began his journalism career as a sports writer for Siena College's student paper The Promethean, and as a host for Siena's school radio station, WVCR-FM "The Saint." A Cubs fan, Alexander hosts the morning Sports Report in addition to producing Morning Edition. You can hear the sports reports over-the-air at 6:19 and 7:19 AM, and online on WAMC.org. He also speaks Spanish as a second language. To reach him, email [email protected], or call (518)-465-5233 x 190.

1 month ago | wamc.org | Alexander Babbie

MLBJarren Duran had a double and a triple as the Boston Red Sox tagged Mets ace Kodai Senga for three runs and beat New York 3-1. It's the most runs Senga has allowed all season. Senga fell behind 3-0 after two innings before settling down and retiring the last seven batters he faced. Red Sox starter Hunter Dobbins held the Mets to one run and five hits. He allowed back-to-back singles before striking out Tyrone Taylor for the second out in the fifth.