David Edelstein

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Sports Anchor and Reporter at WJTV-TV (Jackson, MS)

Sports Director @WJTV | @SyracuseU'19 | FAA Drone Pilot l Former: @CNYSports @NBCUniversal @nyboulders @OrangeFizz | Opinions my own-RTs not endorsements

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Former Mud Monster Zack Morris Signed by Rockies Organization

1 week ago | wjtv.com | David Edelstein

by: David Edelstein Posted: Jun 18, 2025 / 11:31 PM CDT Updated: Jun 18, 2025 / 11:31 PM CDT Zack Morris has become the first Mississippi Mud Monster to have his contract selected by a MLB organization in franchise history. The pitcher has had an interesting journey from high school, college and indy ball to now, and he says perseverance is key.
Tampa Bay Rays say they are in talks for a potential sale amid stadium uncertainty

1 week ago | cnyhomepage.com | David Edelstein

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays say they are in “exclusive discussions” with a Florida investment group for a potential sale of the team. The Rays are valued at $1.25 billion, according to Forbes magazine. Stuart Sternberg bought the Major League Baseball club for $200 million in 2004.
Trump administration to shutter LGBTQ youth suicide hotline next month

1 week ago | cnyhomepage.com | Brooke Migdon |David Edelstein

President Trump’s administration has ordered a crisis service for LGBTQ youth to close within 30 days in a move that opponents have said will have dire consequences.
Former Co-Lin softball star Josie Meggs dies in crash

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Kaitlin Howell |David Edelstein

Video Player is loading. Remembering Josie MeggsCurrent Time 0:00Duration 2:05Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. TextColorTransparencyBackgroundColorTransparencyWindowColorTransparencyFont SizeText Edge StyleFont FamilyEnd of dialog window. ATTALA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Former Co-Lin softball player and National Champion Josie Meggs, of Kosciusko, died during a crash in Mississippi.
Purvis’ Parker Twins Say Real Reward of Success is Brotherhood, With Each Other and Their Teammates

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | David Edelstein

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Purvis’ Parker Twins Say Real Reward of Success is Brotherhood, With Each Other and Their Teammates

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | David Edelstein

Twins. On the same team. With almost the same stats. Committed to the same college. The first pair to ever both win the highest award in their sport in the same classification from the MHSAA, both named Mr. 4A Baseball. Sports Director David Edelstein shows us how JoJo (also Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year) and Jacob Parker say it’s not about the award of recognition given to them; it’s about the reward of success and brotherhood they’ve created themselves along the way.
Four Local College Baseball Players Named First Team NCBWA All-Americans

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | David Edelstein

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Madison Central Grad, Murray St. Baseball Signee Watches Racers’ Run to Omaha

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | David Edelstein

by: David Edelstein Posted: Jun 11, 2025 / 11:00 PM CDT Updated: Jun 12, 2025 / 07:06 AM CDT Murray State baseball, who beat Ole Miss in the Oxford Regional, is now headed to Omaha for the first time ever. Madison Central grad Walker Robey just won the state championship with the Jags and is headed to play for the racers next year.
Madison Central Grad, Murray St. Baseball Signee Watches Racers’ Run to Omaha

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | David Edelstein

Murray State baseball, who beat Ole Miss in the Oxford Regional, is now headed to Omaha for the first time ever. Madison Central grad Walker Robey just won the state championship with the Jags and is headed to play for the racers next year. Sports Director David Edelstein shows us what Robey says it’s like watching his next team set new standards. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Madison Central Grad, Murray St. Baseball Signee Watches Racers’ Run to Omaha

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | David Edelstein

by: David Edelstein Posted: Jun 11, 2025 / 11:00 PM CDT Updated: Jun 11, 2025 / 11:00 PM CDT Murray State baseball, who beat Ole Miss in the Oxford Regional, is now headed to Omaha for the first time ever. Madison Central grad Walker Robey just won the state championship with the Jags and is headed to play for the racers next year.

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David Edelstein 🌐 @davidzedelstein

10 Jun 25

⚾️ Craziest weekend of baseball I’ve ever seen:

Ole Miss Baseball @OleMissBSB

The 2025 Oxford Regional was the highest-attended Regional in the nation by both total and average attendance. Thank you to the fans who make Swayze the best venue in college baseball! https://t.co/Ns2WYJgwNn

David Edelstein 🌐 @davidzedelstein

10 Jun 25

⚾️ Where does this rank among greatest catches of all time?! Wow:

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David Edelstein 🌐 @davidzedelstein

10 Jun 25

⚾️ Big loss for Jackson State as Joseph Eichelberger says he is entering the transfer portal:

David Edelstein 🌐 @davidzedelstein

⚾️ Jackson State junior Joseph Eichelberger says he knows coming to JSU was the right choice for him not only because of the success he's had at the plate but because he wanted to learn from Head Coach Omar Johnson & his personal praying and meditating led him here: @GoJSUTigers https://t.co/bWnZXdNXBb