SAD NEWS: Yankees legend Darryl Strawberry shares the latest on his wife’s cancer battle.
One of the iconic figures of the New York Yankees has quietly entered a “battle” bigger than home runs: his wife, Tracy Strawberry, is battling early-stage cancer — and Darryl decided to tell it all. “This really has been some very challenging times for us, but we wanted to thank God for his grace and mercy! My heart has been heavy lately and needing to say thanks for being there for my wife ❤️,” he wrote on Instagram.
According to the article on Sports Illustrated, Darryl revealed that Tracy underwent not one but two surgeries in a row during her treatment journey, including a hip replacement — a huge shock for any family.
What’s special is that, although the specifics of the type of cancer Tracy is battling have not been revealed, Darryl has officially shared the information about “early-stage cancer.”
Fans thought they had seen Darryl on the field amid cheers, but now he was standing at home — where the cheers were quiet, and there was only “you, me, and a real fight.” He thanked the medical team, thanked the church, thanked the prayers of tens of thousands of fans — “Your support and prayers mean the world to our family.”
“Despite your own struggles, you keep getting up for work and continue to put our family and other people’s needs first,” Darryl once wrote about Tracy.
That brief sentiment said it all: an MLB star is more than just a pitcher, a home‑run hitter — he is also a husband who stands by his wife when she is at her weakest.
He chose to share publicly not because he wanted to hide from the spotlight, but so that the audience would understand: behind every legend on the field is a fragile person amidst storms. He said: “We are truly grateful to each and every one of you who has taken the time to pray for us during this difficult moment.”
You might think Darryl’s battle was all about baseball — but it wasn’t. It was about putting family before the game, putting his wife and home before his own. When the ball was lost, when the crowd dwindled, the only place that remained silent but echoed was home — and the sigh of love.
As Tracy prepared to return home after two surgeries, Darryl, once a force on the field, now took on the role: companion, protector — not just of bat and ball, but of a faltering home. “She’s coming home tomorrow morning! ✝️ We love you all. Darryl and Tracy.”
Darryl and Tracy’s story is still being written — not by ERA or RBI, but by faith, by love, and by each day of silent battle. They were not racing against time on the field, but against fear in the operating room, with each loving glance instead of a cheer.
And when you think “the biggest thing in an athlete’s life” is a championship—remember, for DarrylStrawberry, a real championship is seeing his wife walk out of the hospital, hearing the voices of his children, hugging the person he loves after a long, sleepless night.
The story is not over—and when home is more important than the stadium lights, you understand: sometimes the biggest fights are not played in front of thousands of spectators … but in a dark bedroom, with just two people and a prayer.
Vikings Trade Pitch Lands 10-Time Pro Bowler to Back Up JJ McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings signed veteran quarterback John Wolford to the practice squad on Wednesday, October 29, but the team still has five days to take a swing at a bigger name with a more proven track record to back up J.J. McCarthy.
Wolford played for Kevin O’Connell when the latter was the offensive coordinator with the Los Angeles Rams, so clearly Minnesota’s head coach knows and trusts the 30-year-old QB to a meaningful degree. But Wolford has seen action in just seven NFL games, earning only four starts (2-2). He has thrown for 626 yards, one TD and five INTs on 58.7 percent passing and hasn’t taken a regular-season snap since 2022.
If the Vikings intend to make undrafted rookie Max Brosmer their QB2 behind McCarthy and Wolford the third-string/emergency quarterback, then the signing makes more sense. But even then, Minnesota is risking a great deal.
McCarthy missed the entirety of his rookie campaign with a knee injury. He played two games to start this season and sat out for the next six weeks with a high-ankle sprain. Even though he’s just 22 years old and the sample size is small, history says McCarthy won’t last nine straight games through to the end of the season, and a porous and injured offensive line further supports that theory.
O’Connell and company traded for Sam Howell during draft weekend, but pivoted to Carson Wentz once they realized an experienced veteran was who they needed. That type of player isn’t available in free agency currently, though if Minnesota pivots soon enough it can still find one via the trade market.
Arguably the best option is Russell Wilson of the New York Giants.
Russell Wilson Threw for 450 Yards and 3 TDs in Week 2 Against Cowboys
Wilson isn’t the Super Bowl champion superstar that he used to be, but he still has something left in the tank as he approaches his 37th birthday.
He showed as much when he put up 450 yards and three touchdowns in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys, who are admittedly fielding one of the worst defenses in the league, but an NFL defense it remains. Wilson also has 204 games played, 202 starts, nearly 47,000 passing yards and 10 Pro Bowls to his credit, along with the aforementioned title.
Should McCarthy suffer another injury, and should the Vikings decide they still want to be competitive if he does, Wilson is a far better solution than Wolford by any metric.
Russell Wilson Should Prove Low-Cost, Both in Terms of Salary and Trade Price
Wilson is also playing on a one-year deal worth $10.5 million, but his base salary is just $2 million. Thus, if Minnesota acquired him following Week 9, he would cost the team a total of $1 million for the remainder of the season and then become a free agent in March.
His trade value is also incredibly low at the moment after the Giants benched him for Jaxson Dart. Most likely, the Vikings could acquire Wilson for a sixth-round pick, or maybe even a seventh-rounder.
“[Giants fans] also must be prepared for Big Blue to possibly sell, with Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston likely available for a song,” Eric Edholm of NFL.com wrote October 24.
