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Mo Vaughn Made $100 Million in Baseball, But Where is He Now?

Mo Vaughn put Major League Baseball pitchers on notice whenever he stepped up to the plate.

He cut an intimidating figure as a baseball player. Crowding the box with his large physique , Vaughn dared hurlers to try and get a ball past him. It didn't always work for the pitcher.

Where is the former  Boston Red Sox  slugger now? Let's find out where the hitter ended up after leaving baseball behind.

Mo Vaughn's Career

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Maurice Samuel Vaughn, better known as Mo, was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, and stayed in the Northeast for quite some time.

He went to school in  Connecticut  and  New York and then played his college baseball at Seton Hall University. He was teammates with future Hall of Fame player Craig Biggio. The Pirates must have been quite good at that time. Indeed, they won the Big East tournament in 1987, with Vaughn being named the tourney's MVP .

Vaughn got to stick around the area. The Boston Red Sox selected him with the 23rd pick of the 1989 MLB Draft . After a couple years of minor league baseball, Vaughn hit the big leagues  in 1991. By 1993, after he got a chance to adjust to Major League Baseball, he came into his own star first baseman.

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In 1994, Vaughn posted a batting average over .300 for the first time, a feat he managed for five straight seasons. Vaughn's 1995 campaign would see the man known as "The Hit Dog" lead all American Leaguers in RBIs with 126. This (and his 39 home runs) helped Vaughn make his first MLB All-Star Game and earned him  the American League MVP Award.

That being said, you could argue that Vaughn's best season came the following year in 1996. He hit a whopping 44 home runs and tallied 143 RBIs while also posting a .326 batting average and a 1.003 OPS. He placed fifth in MVP voting behind names like Ken Griffey Jr., Alex Rodriguez and Juan Gonzalez (who won it). By 1998, the 30-year-old Vaughn played in his third All-Star Game.

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But, not all was well in Massachusetts. The Red Sox lacked playoff success with Vaughn. Any baseball fan around before 2004 knows they hadn't won a World Series since 1918. On top of that, Vaughn quarreled  with Boston general manager Dan Duquette. He had some  off-the-field   concerns  as well.

The Cleveland Indians eliminated Vaughn's Red Sox in 1998 for the second time. So the slugger  signed  a six-year, $80 million free agent deal with the  Anaheim Angels . Vaughn's time as a Red Sox player ended. He said goodbye to Fenway Park and hello to ... whatever the Angels called their ballpark. The one with the  big rocks . Sorry, but Edison International Field of Anaheim (which it was called when he signed) is a terrible name.

Vaughn hit over 30 home runs in 1999 and 2000 but then missed the 2001 season with an injury. After that, he was traded to the  New York Mets for pitcher Kevin Appier before the 2002 season. Vaughn hit a 505-foot homer at Shea Stadium in his first year with the Mets, showing the power was still there.

Unfortunately, knee  injuries forced him to retire after the 2003 season. He was 35.

Mo Vaughn Now

Vaughn is now 53. Like other former MLB players, he couldn't stay away from baseball since retiring. He was named in the Mitchell Report , but nothing ever became of that. Vaughn has been involved in many different ventures since hanging up the cleats. That makes sense considering he reportedly made more than $100 million during his career.

Vaughn runs a real estate company focused on low-income housing redevelopment called Omni New York. He also owns  Mo Vaughn Transport , a trucking company based in Ohio.

Additionally, he owns Vaughn Sports Academy in Boca Raton, Florida. According to the academy's website , it's a "place where kids of all ages and expertise can come to practice baseball, join workshops and train with some of the most elite coaches in the country, including Mo Vaughn himself."

Three-time All-Star Mo Vaughn was indeed an imposing hitter. He hit .293 and clobbered 328 home runs . He can always claim an MVP award to his name. Vaughn is a quintessential "Good but not a Hall of Famer" player.

But not all Hall of Famers lodge in our memories as Vaughn did. That's what happens when you can hit a ball over 500 feet when you're 34.

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Mo Vaughn was one of baseball’s most feared and intimidating sluggers of the 1990s.

He had a towering frame of six-foot-one and over 220 pounds.

Nicknamed the “Hit Dog,” Vaughn seemingly hit baseballs harder and further than most any other player.

He had a notable decade-plus long Major League career, most notably for the Boston Red Sox, where he won the 1996 American League MVP Award.

Vaughn also played for the Anaheim Angels and New York Mets.

Early life/High School

Maurice Samuel Vaughn was born December 15, 1967, to parents Shirley and Leroy.

Leroy was an assistant principal and football coach who had been a former Baltimore Colts quarterback before suffering a knee injury.

Shirley also worked in education and was an elementary school teacher.

Vaughn was born and raised in Norwalk, Connecticut.

As a boy, Vaughn and his family would give back to their community by giving gifts to the homeless on Christmas Day, a tradition that would instill values in Vaughn he would continue throughout his career and post-playing life.

Vaughn was the youngest of three children and when he was born weighed just over three pounds, a far cry from his bulky baseball playing days.

His parents encouraged him to involve himself in athletics and instilled a competitive spirit in him.

A natural righty, Vaughn’s mother taught him how to hit left-handed and other baseball skills.

Soon Vaughn joined the local Little League.

By this time he had grown substantially and instilled fear in the league pitchers and coaches, who would rather walk him intentionally than risk throwing the ball over the plate.

He began playing with older kids and showcased an accelerated hitting ability.

Vaughn loved football and basketball as well and enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys and Reggie Jackson.

Concerned about his grades, Vaughn’s parents sent him to Pawling, New York where he attended Trinity High School.

This is where his coach and athletic director Miles Hubbard began referring to him as “Mo” because he had difficulty pronouncing Maurice.

Vaughn continued his athletic dominance at Trinity, garnering attention from collegiate scouts and receiving multiple scholarship offers, and ultimately chose to play baseball at Seton Hall in New Jersey.

By the time his high school days were over, Vaughn had accumulated 12 letters from his success playing baseball, football, and basketball at Trinity.

When Vaughn joined the Seton Hall Pirates baseball team, he joined a roster that included future big leaguers Craig Biggio, Kevin Morton, and John Valentin.

In his first year, Vaughn impressed mightily with his bat and recorded a batting average over .400 with 28 home runs, a Seton Hall record.

He won the 1987 Big East Rookie of the Year Award and earned All-American honors.

In the Big East tournament that same year, Vaughn was crowned MVP as Seton Hall made it to the championship.

Vaughn hit to a .500 average and slugged seven home runs in the tournament.

Vaughn’s collegiate career as a whole proved immensely successful.

Over his three-year career with the Pirates, Vaughn hit .416, slugged 57 home runs, and drove in 218 runs.

His 57 home runs and 218 RBIs are both Seton Hall records.

Like many who long to play in Major League Baseball, Vaughn joined the prestigious Cape Cod League during the summers of 1987 and 1988.

The Cape Cod League is perhaps the most celebrated amateur baseball league in the United States.

Major League scouts often attend the league’s games and the league boasts that one in six Major League players have come through the league, including current stars Chris Sale, Kris Bryant, Marcus Stroman, and Aaron Judge.

Vaughn played in the league at the same time as other sluggers Frank Thomas and Jeff Bagwell, among others.

Playing with the Wareham Gatemen in Massachusetts, Vaughn attracted a lot of attention from scouts.

Vaughn’s accomplishments in the league were honored in 2000 when he was inducted into the CCBL Hall of Fame.

He was widely considered a great hitting prospect by scouts but there was also some concern with his athletic and defensive abilities.

Vaughn was towering, slow, and would likely become a designated hitter or first baseman if he made it to the big leagues.

He was viewed as a “positive influence and a good leader on the bench” by one scout.

The Boston Red Sox were looking to draft an offense-first player as the 1980s came to an end and focused their attention on Vaughn.

Vaughn was a native northeasterner and Boston had three first-round picks in the 1989 draft.

They selected him with their second pick, 23rd overall, and he signed with the team.

Professional Career

Reporting to the AA Eastern League New Britain Red Sox in his home state of Connecticut, Vaughn wore the number 42 to honor one of his coaches at Seton Hall.

This was significant because the Red Sox had only integrated their team 30 years prior in 1959, the last Major League to do so 12 years after Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier.

Vaughn showed promise at New Britain but showed troubling strikeout numbers.

He struck out twice as much as he walked, which while in today’s game might be feasible, was not the norm for late 1980s baseball.

In 1990 Vaughn was promoted to the AAA Pawtucket Red Sox, this time in Rhode Island.

This would be his first full season and he took advantage of it, improving his batting average to .295 with 22 home runs.

Becoming one of the International League’s best hitters, Vaughn continued to improve into the 1991 season with Pawtucket.

The big-league Red Sox called Vaughn up to their team midway through the 1991 season.

Making his Major League debut on June 27th, Vaughn played first base against Boston’s rival New York Yankees.

Vaughn’s appearance was highly anticipated and he received a lot of attention.

He reportedly told Sports Illustrated:

“The Boston Red Sox will be good whether I make the team or not. The attention doesn’t bother me. You only play this game for ten years. To be a good man, a good person, that’s what people remember.”

Vaughn entered the 1992 season as Boston’s starting first baseman after a good spring training.

The young slugger started in a slump, hitting just two home runs and batting under .200 in the team’s first 23 games.

He struggled throughout the season and began feeling a lot of pressure from the notoriously rowdy Fenway Park crowd.

He was sent back down to Pawtucket to work on his hitting.

Speaking again to Sports Illustrated, Vaughn expressed how he felt.

“It was like I was a bad person or something. I had to make sure that wasn’t the case. See, in Boston they want success right away. You can’t afford to have any problems.”

Upset, disappointed, and angry about losing his starting job and place on the big league club, Vaughn confided in hitting Coach Mike Easler.

Easler reworked Vaughn’s swing and taught him how to better prepare before games and in the batter’s box.

Vaughn credits Easler for helping him regain his confidence and even saving his career.

After weeks of Easler’s coaching, Vaughn returned to Boston and hit noticeably better for the rest of that season and his career.

Vaughn began the 1993 season off to a hot start, but as the season progressed the Red Sox were stuck in fifth place with the postseason far out of reach.

The team finished just 80-82, but Vaughn had grown into a force to be reckoned with in the center of Boston’s lineup.

He finished the season with 29 home runs drove in over 100 runs, also raising his batting average to an impressive .297.

Vaughn’s work with Easler was paying off handsomely, though the Red Sox were far from being a formidable force in the American League East.

1993 also saw Vaughn build upon his community service in the Boston area.

He and a young cancer patient named Jason Leader grew quite close, and Vaughn promised Leader he would hit a home run for him in April of that year.

True to his word, Vaughn hit a towering home run to center field.

Though Boston was struggling, Vaughn began to make a name for himself with his improving performance on the field and his charitable actions off of it.

In the strike-shortened 1994 campaign, Vaughn continued to show improvement and had his best year yet.

He hit over .300 for the first time and hit 26 home runs.

He boasted an on-base percentage of over .400, but the Red Sox again failed to reach the postseason.

The Boston Globe remarked:

“Vaughn is a serious, dedicated professional, savvy enough to adjust to the pressures of being a Red Sox player. He is becoming a threat to opposing pitchers.”

Vaughn and the Red Sox impressed mightily in 1995, with Boston making the postseason after years of mediocrity and Vaughn only improving on his great 1994 year.

Vaughn totaled 39 home runs in 1995, a noticeable improvement over his previous year’s 26.

Driving in 126 runs and batting .300, Vaughn was beginning to cement himself as one of the American League’s most dangerous hitters.

He made his first All-Star team and the Red Sox went on to lose the American League Division Series to the Cleveland Indians, a series in which Vaughn went hitless in ten at-bats.

Despite a lackluster postseason, Vaughn was named the 1995 A.L. MVP for the first and only time in his career

Mo Vaughn's 1995 A.L. MVP campaign was highlighted by a league-leading 126 RBI and moonshots like this. #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/peWYOo37MX — Red Sox (@RedSox) February 11, 2022

In addition to winning the MVP, Vaughn was focusing his efforts on charity.

He was working with the local Boys and Girls Club along with food banks.

Vaughn credited the kids involved with his youth development program for his MVP.

He started the Mo Vaughn Youth Development Program in 1994 intending to help young people steer clear of bad decisions and think more positively about life.

For his charity work, Vaughn was named the recipient of the 1995 Bart Giamatti Award for his contributions to community service in Boston.

Forbes described Vaughn as somebody who:

“Wants to be remembered as a person who played hard every day, and cared about winning, and helped the kids and people who are not as fortunate.”

Vaughn was again a top MVP contender in the 1996 season.

Before the start of the season, he signed a three-year, $18.6 million extension with the Red Sox and began tinkering with his swing and stance.

He began tightening up his swing and moving closer to the plate.

This allowed him to quicken his bat speed and get to pitches he struggled with previously.

1996 was Vaughn’s best in a Red Sox uniform, as he reached career highs in home runs with 46, RBIs with 143, and OBP with .420.

Despite these numbers, Vaughn finished fifth in the MVP vote but the Red Sox were bested in the A.L. East by the Yankees and Baltimore Orioles.

At this time in his career, Vaughn was wholly embraced by the Boston crowd in a city that had been a hotbed for racial tensions.

Vaughn was still wearing number 42 in 1997 when it was retired by Major League Baseball to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier.

Though officially retired by all Major League clubs in 1997, players who were already wearing 42 were allowed to keep wearing it.

Vaughn would become the final black player to wear the number, with Mariano Rivera becoming the last overall.

Reflecting on the decision to retire Robinson, Vaughn is quoted as saying:

“It (Jackie Robinson Day) should be celebrated every year. I say it all the time. It should be a national holiday. We can do what we do because of this man.”

The 1997 season was less joyous for both Vaughn and the Red Sox.

The offseason saw Boston lose three key players, including ace pitcher Roger Clemens, Jose Canseco, and Mike Greenwell.

Vaughn also missed a significant chunk of the season due to having arthroscopic surgery to repair torn cartilage in his knee.

When he returned after the All-Star break, Vaughn hit a home run in his first game back.

The Red Sox finished near the bottom of the A.L. East even though Vaughn hit well in the second half and rookie shortstop Nomar Garciaparra burst onto the scene, winning the Rookie of the Year Award.

In 1998, Vaughn and the Red Sox returned to the postseason after claiming the A.L. Wildcard spot.

Vaughn made his third All-Star team and continued to be a solid force in the middle of the Red Sox lineup.

While he performed fantastically in the Division Series against the Indians, hitting .412 with a .444 OBP, the Red Sox again lost to the Indians, who went on to the World Series.

Though Vaughn was well-liked by Red Sox fans and the Boston community for his play and community service, the relationship between Vaughn and the Red Sox front office was quickly turning sour.

He believed they viewed him as a troublemaker, as he had reportedly gotten into multiple altercations in his years in Boston.

When he became a free agent after the 1997 season, Vaughn quickly signed a megadeal with the Anaheim Angels that made him the highest player in baseball.

The contract was six years, $80 million.

The rest of Vaughn’s career did not go as well as it did in Boston.

He almost immediately was injured as he fell down the visitor’s steps and twisted his ankle, an injury that would continue to haunt him and cause him to miss games.

While Vaughn produced well when he was on the field, he continually missed time due to injuries and missed the entire 2001 season with a ruptured bicep.

He was eventually traded to the New York Mets, where he again only sporadically played over the next two seasons before retiring for good on his doctor’s suggestion after the 2004 season.

Life After Baseball

Mo Vaughn finished his big league career with 27 wins above replacement (WAR), 328 home runs, and a batting average of .293.

A controversial but productive player, Vaughn is still revered by fans in Boston for what he contributed to the city on and off the field.

The Red Sox would eventually induct him into their team Hall of Fame in 2008, just four years after his last Major League game.

Overall, Vaughn had a very productive offensive career, but in recent years his career has been overshadowed by his potential involvement in the steroid era.

In 2007, Vaughn was reportedly named in Senator George Mitchell’s report about steroid use in Major League Baseball.

As players like Barry Bonds, Mike McGwire, and Sammy Sosa were testifying before Congress on the issue, Vaughn became associated with performance-enhancing drugs.

Mitchell’s report contained information alleging that Vaughn had been advised by a man named Kirk Radomski to begin using human growth hormone (HGH) to help heal his chronic ankle injuries faster.

Radomski provided three checks that came from Vaughn paying for HGH kits.

Though Radomski never admitted to selling Vaughn HGH, Vaughn never agreed to comment for the investigation or defend himself from these investigations.

Vaughn has remained active in community service following his playing days.

He continues to work through a company in New York called OMNI New York, which helps to rehabilitate and build new, livable properties for low-income residents of New York City.

He also has invested in business ventures of his own.

He started a big and tall clothing line called MVP Collections and a trucking company, Mo Vaughn transport.

When you think of 1990s baseball, Mo Vaughn may not be the first name that comes to mind, but he is still an important piece of Major League and Boston Red Sox history.

One of the most prolific sluggers in the American League during his prime, Vaughn will always be associated with the city of Boston for helping the Red Sox return to relevancy.

Though he never got to win a World Series ring, Vaughn remains a Red Sox legend and Hall of Famer who put his community above himself and will always be cherished in the city of Boston.

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Once one of the most feared hitters in baseball, Mo Vaughn is making a comeback of sorts

Mo Vaughn had a second career as a successful businessman and real estate investor after he retired from baseball in 2004.

Now the Hit Dog is making a comeback of sorts.

Vaughn, 56, has joined Perfect Game as a special assistant to owners Rick Thurman and Rob Ponger . He’ll work to identify talented players in parts of the country where economic status is holding kids back from playing.

“We want to do it right,” Vaughn told the Globe. “We want to spotlight players and make sure we don’t miss anyone. We want to find those diamonds in the rough.”

Vaughn finished out his playing career on the injured list because of a chronic knee injury. It was a bitter ending after many years of success.

“I left the game with a lot of anger,” Vaughn said. “Luckily, I was able to spin that around and have some success in business. The most important thing as a baseball player is to have a plan, and I had a plan and was able to get there.”

Vaughn stayed away from baseball for years until his son, Lee , was old enough for Little League.

Vaughn started coaching his son and eventually built a facility in Boca Raton, Fla. The Vaughn Sports Academy grew and now fields travel teams, runs camps, and aids in getting players seen by college coaches.

Vaughn has former major leaguers Mike Easler and Omar Moreno helping out as coaches. He has 50 teams in all.

Thanks to his son, Vaughn found a second act in baseball. The three-time All-Star and 1995 American League MVP found himself driving kids across the state, getting them ready for games and teaching baseball.

“That’s what got me back on the field,” Vaughn said. “With all the different things I’ve been able to have success with, I’m still a baseball guy. I have information and I want to share it with whoever will listen.

“I was hesitant about getting back into baseball. But I enjoy the clubhouse setting and being on the field and working together. I’ll help anybody willing to play the game.”

Major League Baseball has invested in grassroots baseball in the Black community with its RBI program and urban academies. But Vaughn was quick to say he doesn’t view this new role in racial terms.

“Black, brown, green, gold, I don’t care who you are. I want to give every player access to the opportunity to be spotlighted by Perfect Game,” he said. “That’s why I’m doing this. I believe in what they’re trying to do.”

Thurman, a former MLB agent, saw Vaughn as a good fit.

“His stature in the baseball community cannot be understated, as he is as beloved off the diamond as he was feared on it,” Thurman said.

Lee Vaughn is 11 and a much different player than his father, who was a slugging first baseman.

“He’s a middle-of-the-field athlete, one of those five-tool kids,” Vaughn said. “I love seeing him play. I coach my team personally and I’m working on his mind-set as a player so he can move forward.”

Vaughn also is keeping an eye on the Red Sox. He was thrilled when Joe Castiglione was elected as the winner of the Hall of Fame’s Ford C. Frick Award for major contributions to baseball as a broadcaster.

“Tremendous,” Vaughn said. “Joe is a great guy who really loved me and took care of me. He was sad to see me leave the Sox. He’s Boston through and through. It couldn’t happen to a better guy.”

Vaughn also has found himself following the career of Triston Casas , another big first baseman with a good approach at the plate and a high on-base percentage.

“Good player and he has some pop,” Vaughn said. “I’ve watched him. He knows what he’s doing. Now he has to take the next step and become elite.”

Vaughn recently got together with new Astros general manager Dana Brown , a teammate at Seton Hall.

“One of my best friends and my college roommate,” Vaughn said. “I saw him in spring training and I’m just so proud of him. He came from a tough background and to see him get to this point, it’s tremendous.”

Brown hired another of his former college teammates, John Valentin , as an adviser.

“Johnny Val, it’s great that he’s back in the game,” said Vaughn. “The Astros have another Northeast guy with Jeff Bagwell , too. It’s a nice group there. I love that those guys are working together.”

Vaughn hit .315 with a .974 OPS and 392 extra-base hits from 1993-98 with the Red Sox, one of the best runs in team history.

“I had my time,” Vaughn said. “Hopefully I can help these kids.”

SPEEDY SOX?

Athleticism could change how they play

Red Sox manager Alex Cora used the word “athleticism” seemingly every day during spring training. It was a running theme as he discussed the team.

He had a point. Jarren Duran , Tyler O’Neill , Ceddanne Rafaela , and Trevor Story are all capable of changing the game offensively and defensively with their speed.

Rafaela did it on Opening Day, turning what would normally be a double into a triple and coming around to score on a two-out single by Connor Wong in the sixth inning.

The Sox stole 112 bases last season, five better than the league average. They’re capable of a lot more this season.

“We’re about to see,” Cora said. “It feels good. Defensively, we’re going to make errors but we’re going to make plays, too. It starts with Trevor, the attitude and the way he goes about it.

“Compared to last year, you see our roster and what we have right now; with all due respect to the guys [from last season] we’re a lot more athletic.”

A few other observations on the Red Sox:

· When Brayan Bello faced Luis Castillo on Thursday, it was only the second time two starters from the Dominican Republic opposed each other on Opening Day.

The first time was in 2015, when Johnny Cueto of the Reds faced Francisco Liriano of the Pirates.

At 24 years, 316 days, Bello was the second-youngest Opening Day starter. Garrett Crochet of the White Sox is 35 days younger.

· It will be a good story if 31-year-old lefthander Cam Booser gets called up this season.

The Sox were excited with what they saw from Booser in spring training as he allowed two runs on four hits over 10 innings and struck out 10 without a walk. He averaged 97.6 miles per hour with his four-seamer in his final outings and threw his cutter for strikes.

Booser is a career minor leaguer who quit baseball in 2018 to become a carpenter and came back in 2021 via an independent league. The Sox signed him last season.

· The Sox opened the season with 26 players and 12 coaches in uniform. The only ones wearing single digits were Masataka Yoshida (7) and Reese McGuire (3). Vaughn Grissom , who is on the injured list, has No. 5.

As we know, Nos. 1, 4, 6, 8, and 9 are retired.

No. 2 is still available. Justin Turner had it last season and home clubhouse manager Tom McLaughlin held it open in case Turner returned or another notable player joined the team.

That hasn’t happened yet.

No. 2 has a pretty good history. Xander Bogaerts , Jacoby Ellsbury , Jerry Remy , and Mike Andrews all wore it with the Red Sox.

· The Sox will have an open house at Fenway Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 6. Fans can walk on the warning track, sit in the dugouts, tour the clubhouses, and look inside the Green Monster.

There will be activities for kids, photo opportunities with the World Series trophies, and autograph sessions in the Aura Club with former Sox players including Orlando Cabrera , Manny Delcarmen , Lenny DiNardo , Keith Foulke , Sam Horn , Bob Montgomery , and Ken Ryan .

There also will be a display of memorabilia from the career of Tim Wakefield .

Fans can enter using gates A, B, and D.

A changing of the guard?

There’s little question the American League East is a difficult division. The Blue Jays, Orioles, Rays, and Yankees have legitimate postseason aspirations.

But is it still the best division in baseball? That was the question put to ESPN’s David Cone , Eduardo Pérez , and Karl Ravech .

“I used to think that,” Pérez said. “The National League West is pretty strong this year. The American League West is really strong this year. You could even say the National League East, as well, with the Braves and Phillies.

“The divisions are definitely challenging right now, especially out west. When you look at the Rays, last year was an interesting year for them. They started off the season as hot as any team that we’ve ever seen, and then they sort of plateaued with all the injuries.

“ Kevin Cash was able to get this team in the postseason, but it was a team that sort of came limping in compared to the team that we saw strong at the beginning of the season.”

Ravech went even further.

“I don’t think the American League East is the best division at all. I think the National League West is better. I think the American League West is better,” he said. “Oftentimes the perception of the league going in or the division is associated with the amount of money that’s spent, and in the case of the AL East, traditional spender Boston isn’t spending anything.

“The Orioles don’t need to spend anything yet, and they’re the best team in the division. The Yankees have some injury concerns right now that you don’t see out in Los Angeles or Arizona. San Francisco spent money late, which was really encouraging.

“I don’t have the American League East being the power they have been recently partly because of the Yankees’ inability to succeed lately and the Red Sox’ unwillingness to spend money. I think those other divisions are better.”

Said Cone: “The Rays are always the X-factor in the American League East. They’ve been the envy of the sport for a while now from doing more with less. They may have the best pitching coach in the big leagues. Kyle Snyder has a track record that is second to none. The development of pitching there is phenomenal.

“I think the American League East has always been kind of the one division to look at and then compare to everybody else. So that’s no longer the case depending on what happens in Boston.”

Extra bases

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Perfect Game has announced the appointment of former Major League All-Star and American League Most Valuable Player award winner Mo Vaughn as special assistant to ownership for the youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service.

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Vaughn’s appointment comes a week after former All-Star outfielder Ryan Klesko joined Perfect Game in a similar position. Vaughn, who operates the Vaughn Sports Academy in Boca Raton, Florida, will collaborate with Perfect Game’s network of scouts and coaches to identity young talent in parts of the country where the socioeconomic status may prevent access or opportunity.

“Mo is a huge addition to the Perfect Game family, both literally and figuratively,” said Perfect Game Chairman Rick Thurman . “His stature in the baseball community cannot be understated as he is as beloved off the diamond as he was feared on it. Mo’s work in every community he’s ever been associated with is legendary and Perfect Game is excited to see the impact he makes with the athletes in our program.”

Vaughn won the AL MVP award in 1995 after hitting .300 with 39 home runs and a league-leading 126 RBI. He hit at least 33 home runs six straight years (1995–2000), making three All-Star teams over that span. A 12-year veteran of the major leagues, Vaughn finished his career with a .293 batting average, 270 doubles, 328 home runs, 1,064 RBI and a .906 OPS for the Boston Red Sox (1991–1998), Anaheim Angels (1999­–2000) and New York Mets (2002–2003).

“I absolutely love coaching kids in baseball and am thrilled to be an official part of Perfect Game and have the company partner with the Vaughn Sports Academy,” said Vaughn. “I’m looking forward to discovering untapped baseball talent around the country by going to communities where Perfect Game currently isn’t to find the players that maybe aren’t being seen as often as they should be.”

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Former Boston Red Sox player starts baseball academy

When he was in his prime, Mo Vaughn intimidated opposing pitchers.

Now the Boca Raton man is towering over players on his 8-Under Boca Raton Pawsox baseball team.

Vaughn, who played 13 seasons with the Boston Red Sox, Anaheim Angels and the New York Mets, batted .293 for his career with 328 home runs and 1,064 RBIs.

He was a three-time All-Star and American League MVP in 1995 when he also was the AL RBI leader and won the Silver Slugger Award. He was inducted into the Sox Hall of Fame in 2008.

Nicknamed the “Hit Dog,” he hopes to craft future baseball players. After starting out with his son Lee’s T-Ball team, he has formed the Mo Vaughn baseball academy on the Boca Raton/Delray Beach line. His son went from playing a nine-game recreational baseball season to a 97-game travel season last year.

“Through my son Lee playing T-Ball and some other things, I started my own travel team,” Vaughn said. “I now have three teams, the 8U team and also an 11U and 12U team. In line with that, I have the Mo Vaughn Baseball Academy.

“It’s kind of funny,” he said. “We had the T-Ball team, and then I picked an All-Star team and we wound up coming in second in the state tournament. But we didn’t practice because it rained, and I was so frustrated with that that I decided to acquire a space and turned that into a 40×90 batting cage and facility.”

Vaughn said the initial thought was the facility would ensure that his team never missed practice due to inclement weather. That morphed into clinics for pitching, defense, hitting, advanced defense and another for general skills. The clinics, for children ages 5 to 12, run from Mondays to Saturdays from 4 to 7 p.m.

“The whole idea was from coaching the 7U team, now 8U was that nobody really works hard with the young kids,” said Vaughn, whose 8U team will take the field in an upcoming Labor Day tournament. “I wanted to make sure that wasn’t the case. The earlier you start them, the less bad habits you have to break.

“This year, the 8U team competed in the USSSA (United States Specialty Sports Association) World Series in Alabama and came in second place,” Vaughn said. “They did very well. These young guys are like sponges and if you show them something early enough, they can get it. If you create great work habits and great work ethics, then you got something. I am back in the game at that level and I love that part of it. It’s been great for me and I am where I need to be.”

Vaughn admits a select few players could become Major League Baseball players, but he is hoping to teach them life lessons.

“I am not here to babysit,” he said. “We do things that are functional that you can take to the field. We are here to teach you the right way with the right technique and baseball is all about reps. There is no magic formula here. If you learn it right the first time and you continually do it, that’s how you get better at it.”

Among the most gratifying things that have happened to Vaughn since he came full circle back to coaching is watching the improvement in the players. When he took over the 7U team last August, it made steady progress to reach the World Series.

“That’s the best part of it,” Vaughn said. “We as coaches have to have the solution. When they aren’t swinging well, they know. We don’t need to remind them of that, we need to give them the solution to get them going.

“Baseball is a long haul,” he said. “It is a long, hard haul of a process and you have to be consistent or you can get frustrated. I remember going to the big leagues and there were things I was not prepared for because nobody coached me. I can teach them from the experiences I had.”

Vaughn said baseball can break you if you are not mentally prepared. He said players will struggle and players will fail.

“How you deal with that will determine how much success you have in this game,” he said.

Visit MoVaughnBaseballAcademy.com .

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Mo Vaughn's mission to uncover baseball talent in underserved communities

Former baseball star Mo Vaughn partners with Perfect Game to foster young talent in economically challenged areas, while the baseball season heats up with rekindled rivalries and the Philadelphia Phillies embrace significant milestones.

In an inspiring move within the realm of baseball, former star player Mo Vaughn has engaged in a remarkable initiative aimed at uncovering and nurturing hidden talent in underserved communities. Aligning with Perfect Game, Vaughn's initiative sheds light on the potential disparities limiting young athletes' visibility due to economic challenges. Mo Vaughn's passion for baseball has been reignited through his mentorship role at Vaughn Sports Academy, where he dedicates himself to the development of young athletes, preparing them for success both on the field and in life. His work transcends racial barriers, emphasizing the importance of equal opportunities for all aspiring baseball players.

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Mo vaughn named special assistant to perfect game.

SANFORD, Fla. , March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Perfect Game , the world's largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, announced the appointment of former major league All-Star and American League MVP award winner, Mo Vaughn , as Special Assistant to Ownership. Vaughn will assist Perfect Game in identifying youth baseball talent in parts of the country where the socioeconomic status may prevent access or opportunity.

Known as the "Hit Dog" for his prowess at the plate and his towering frame, Vaughn was one of the most feared hitters in the American League throughout the 1990's, winning the AL MVP award in 1995 after hitting .300 with 39 home runs and a league-leading 126 RBI. He slugged at least 33 home runs six straight years (1995-2000), making three All-Star teams over that span.

"Mo is a huge addition to the Perfect Game family, both literally and figuratively," said Perfect Game Chairman Rick Thurman . "His stature in the baseball community cannot be understated as he is as beloved off the diamond as he was feared on it. Mo's work in every community he's ever been associated with is legendary and Perfect Game is excited to see the impact he makes with the athletes in our program."

"I absolutely love coaching kids in baseball and am thrilled to be an official part of Perfect Game and have the company partner with the Vaughn Sports Academy," said Vaughn. "I'm looking forward to discovering untapped baseball talent around the country by going to communities where Perfect Game currently isn't to find the players that maybe aren't being seen as often as they should be."

Vaughn's appointment comes a week after former All-Star outfielder Ryan Klesko joined Perfect Game in a similar position. Vaughn, who operates the Vaughn Sports Academy in Boca Raton, Fla. , will collaborate with Perfect Game's extensive network of scouts and coaches to identify promising young baseball talent.

A 12-year veteran of the major leagues, Vaughn finished his career with a .293 batting average, 270 doubles, 328 home runs, 1,064 RBI and a .906 OPS for the Boston Red Sox (1991-98), Anaheim Angels (1999-2000) and New York Mets (2002-03).

Media contact: Greg Casterioto / [email protected] / (267) 246-5709

About Perfect Game

Perfect Game is the world's largest elite youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, producing over 9,800+ events, hundreds of thousands of games, and showcases each year across the country. Perfect Game is dedicated to giving amateur players exposure to take their game to the next level, whether that be in college or in the professional ranks. At Perfect Game events, players are performing with top-level competition in front of college recruiters and professional scouts from all over the country. Because of this, these events prove to be invaluable to college coaches as well as Major League Baseball, as they can scout a large population of talented ballplayers in one location. To date, more than 2,034 players that have played in a Perfect Game event have also played in Major League Baseball. Since 2003, 14,466 Perfect Game alumni have been selected in the MLB First-Year Amateur Player Draft. In the 2023 Draft, for example, 95 percent of all players selected had played in Perfect Game events, and every player selected on the Draft's first day had previously attended Perfect Game events.

About Vaughn Sports Academy

The Vaughn Sports Academy believes that through hard work, dedication and a focus on fundamentals, anyone can rise to the top. They provide baseball athletes with the tools and the VSA code they need to succeed in sports and in life. Whether you're just a beginner starting out in baseball or looking to take your game to the next level, the Vaughn Sports Academy can help you reach your goals with the VSA code. Their programs are designed to help athletes of all ages and abilities develop the baseball skills they need to perform at their best. And their commitment to excellence means you can count on them for top of the line baseball instruction, taught by  former pro baseball athletes  who know what it takes to achieve results out on the field. So, if you're ready to rise with purpose, prepare for success and conquer your goals, the Vaughn Sports Academy is the place for you.

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Mo vaughn excited for son's baseball career, 'better tools than i ever had', mo vaughn excited for son's career ... he's got better tools than me.

It might not be long before another Vaughn is circling the basepaths in the MLB ... 'cause Mo Vaughn tells TMZ Sports his 11-year-old son is showing signs of being a serious baller on the diamond!!

The former AL MVP said this week Lee Vaughn has impressed him so far when he's gotten in between the white lines at ballparks ... telling us, "I honestly think he has a lot better tools than I ever had."

Mo said his offspring bats left, throws right ... and he can run, too!

The former Red Sox star, though, isn't rushing anything with his son right now ... explaining to us he knows how much can change in the baseball world in just a matter of years.

"There's such a marathon of life and game and mindset and many things mentally you have to go through," Mo said. "So, let's just see."

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Of course, it wouldn't be unprecedented if Lee were to make it to the Big Leagues. MLB rosters are currently littered with sons of former stars -- including Vladimir Guerrero Jr. , Fernando Tatis Jr. and, most recently, Jackson Holliday .

If Lee does want to take the baseball route seriously ... he will have some great training from Dad, as Mo has been a helluva coach already for prospects through his Vaughn Sports Academy and Perfect Game program.

But, again, Mo stressed he's going to be super patient with this whole process.

"Let's see what happens," he said.

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• July 30, 2010

THERE are times when Maurice Vaughn, the former major league baseball player universally called Mo, is treated like a businessman — usually when he is deep in talks to buy ratty apartment buildings and make them habitable again.

Then there are times when he is treated like catnip — usually by women, like the ones who spotted him strolling through the cleaned-up courtyard of one such apartment complex in Brownsville, Brooklyn, called the Plaza, that Mr. Vaughn and his partners bought in 2007.

“How ya doin’ Mo Vaughn,” they crooned in near-unison. “Mo Vaughn? Mo Vaaaauuuuugghnn.”

Mr. Vaughn, 42 — and married with a 5-year-old daughter — cuts an unlikely figure in New York’s real estate world, not just because women are drawn to him, or because he is 6-foot-2 and 280 pounds under his custom-made suit, Donald Pliner loafers and diamond studs. Charismatic and massive, enduringly famous and comfortably rich, he brings a dose of glamour to the decidedly unsexy world of low-income housing.

This is where Mr. Vaughn, a star slugger for the Boston Red Sox who quit baseball in 2003 after a lackluster run with the Mets, decided to build what he called his “afterlife” from the ashes of his baseball career. His six-year-old company, Omni New York LLC , is on its way to becoming a major player in the low-income housing world. It has acquired 4,000 apartments, most of them in New York State’s scrappiest neighborhoods, housing the poorest of tenants (98 percent of them qualify for Section 8 rent subsidies).

In a city obsessed with the gilded cocoons of the rich, the company has forged a reputation for turning around properties once deemed untouchable in the caste system of New York real estate — like the Plaza, where drug dealers once openly sold their own brand of heroin, guarded by pit bulls whose food was laced with gunpowder.

Mr. Vaughn, both teddy-bearish and intimidating, is the leader of an unlikely triumvirate. His Omni partners are a Russian expatriate named Eugene Schneur, 38, his lawyer and friend since baseball days, and Robert Bennett, 46, who has years of experience financing low-income housing. The firm began buying in 2004, focusing on so-called acquisition rehabs — older properties in various stages of decrepitude, often with absentee landlords and teetering finances.

Since then, it has bought and rehabilitated 23 sites in New York, Massachusetts and Wyoming for a total of $503 million. Other deals worth $205 million for 1,000 units, most in the Bronx, are scheduled to close in September.

“Is he a big deal in New York real estate? He’s becoming a big deal,” said Harold Shultz, a senior fellow with the Citizens Housing and Planning Council, a research group.

“It’s unusual to have someone famous; usually this field is small operators,” Mr. Shultz added. “But Mo, he was serious.”

Other professional athletes have become developers in retirement — Tate George, a former guard for the Nets, has spearheaded projects including affordable housing in places like Newark and Bridgeport, N.J. But many more have gravitated toward flashier, more commercial ventures, like movie theaters and restaurants (Magic Johnson); grilling devices (George Foreman); barbeque sauce (William Perry, “the Refrigerator”); and bars or nightclubs (too many players to count).

Mr. Vaughn, who was born in Norwalk, Conn., and now splits his time between a 3,000-square-foot rental at 52nd Street and Second Avenue in Manhattan and a five-bedroom home in Coral Gables, Fla., said he chose this field because it seemed like a way to both do some good and make some money, with minimum risk. And though he spent the high points of his baseball career in Boston and was largely lampooned as an overweight has-been while with the Mets, Mr. Vaughn said he chose to make this city the center of his business interests because he “felt bad how it ended for me in New York.”

“I always had dreams of coming to New York, driving through the boroughs, and knowing people through baseball,” Mr. Vaughn said from his office on the 31st floor of the Dag Hammarskjold building on the East Side. “Now I know people in the boroughs for different reasons. Good reasons.”

Looking out over the United Nations building and the East River below, he added, “I knew the test of a man was what he’s going to do with his afterlife.”

SHIRLEY VAUGHN, an elementary school teacher, taught her son to hit in the backyard when he was 2, showing him the left-handed stance he would stick with throughout his career despite being a rightie. His father, Leroy Vaughn, a high school principal and coach, used to pitch and Shirley would catch the fly balls (when she could). “From as far as I can remember back, and even in the big leagues, they almost never missed my home games,” said Mo Vaughn, who has two older sisters.

He went to a boarding school, Trinity Pawling, in upstate New York, where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. The athletic director there was the one who started calling him Mo.

At Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J., he studied communications and broke the career home run record, with 57 (in three years). Friends called him “Hit Dog.” He was Big East Conference Player of the Decade.

But Mr. Vaughn, a first baseman, left college without a degree for the minor leagues, logging 13 homers in 36 games with the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox.

He moved up to the majors in 1991, and his bleacher-reaching blasts made him a darling of Red Sox Nation, which greeted him with stadium-filling roars of “Mo! Mo! Mo!” The news media took the name and ran: Mo better. Mo hits, Mo R.B.I. Mo fun. “Mo appears destined for Im-Mo-tality,” a writer for The St. Louis Post-Dispatch raved.

In 1995, Mr. Vaughn was anointed the American League’s most valuable player; a year later, his batting average was a lofty .326. In 1998, the Los Angeles Angels signed him for a record-breaking $82 million six-year contract.

And then Mr. Vaughn’s luck turned. On opening day with the Angels, while trying to catch a pop fly, he tumbled down the dugout steps, wrenching his knee and tearing ligaments in his ankle. His game was never the same. He was traded to the Mets in late 2001, but was heavier by then, with a plummeting batting average and lingering injuries. After a disappointing run and more injuries — including getting his hand broken by a pitch — he retired in 2003.

Mr. Vaughn plunged into a disconcerting vacuum that he had long feared. A nightclub he owned in Ohio had closed, and his late-1990s investments in three East Village bars — Opal, Opaline and the Boysroom — had flat-lined. Mr. Schneur, the lawyer, urged him to think bigger.

Years before, Mr. Vaughn had met some low-income-housing developers who made a profit using what seemed like Monopoly money: federal tax credits, state-issued bonds and other subsidies. Fueled by a potent mix of guilt over his failures in New York, altruism and opportunism, Mr. Vaughn asked Mr. Schneur to look into the possibilities. Mr. Schneur called up a friend, Edward Skyler, who was Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s press secretary.

“Mo wants to give something back,” Mr. Schneur recalled telling Mr. Skyler.

At the time, the city was in the throes of a tree-planting campaign.

“Does Mo want to plant some trees?” Mr. Schneur recalled Mr. Skyler asking.

The lawyer hung up and relayed the query to the retired slugger, who, Mr. Schneur said, responded something to the effect of he “didn’t want to plant any expletive trees.”

“I want to do housing,” Mr. Vaughn repeated.

IN 2004, with the real estate boom in full swing, seasoned developers were closing on deals to build mixed- and low-income buildings at a quick clip. Mr. Vaughn and Mr. Schneur hired Mr. Bennett and several former city housing officials to show their seriousness, and scheduled meetings with the city’s housing gurus.

“They were nimble, and very smart about it, which was great,” said John Warren, a former first deputy commissioner with the housing department.

The city was shopping for a new owner for two troubled sites in the Bronx, Thessalonica Court and Brookhaven Apartments, that were nearing foreclosure. Officials figured they had little to lose. “We thought, ‘Here’s a project that’s in some trouble, not a lot. No one’s looking to buy it,’ ” recalled Mr. Shultz, who was then special counsel to the housing department. “ ‘Let’s see what they can do with this.’ ”

Omni New York bought the two sites, totaling five buildings, with $28.6 million in tax-exempt bond financing, and began what would become its signature overhaul.

Mr. Vaughn and his comrades met with tenants to issue assurances and log complaints. Construction crews patched holes, mended leaky ceilings and installed new lights, kitchen cabinets, bathroom tiles, toilets and tubs. Security cameras were installed by the dozens in hallways, forcing drug dealers and prostitutes into stairwells — until Omni installed security cameras there, too. Electronic wands replaced keys to thwart replication. Public spaces were repainted a pinkish hue selected by Mr. Schneur, who thought it uplifting and noninstitutional. The color would end up in all of their buildings; Mr. Vaughn calls it “Gene’s Peach.”

Two and a half years later, Omni New York cemented its reputation as a rescuer of lost causes by buying Noble Drew Ali Plaza in Brownsville, widely considered the worst complex in the city. It was rechristened the Plaza and Omni-fied, with new kitchens, Gene’s Peach and 356 security cameras.

The Urban Homesteading Assistance Board , a tenant advocacy group, helped engineer Omni’s purchase of 14 failing South Bronx buildings that speculators had bought and abandoned during the boom. Some critics groused that Fannie Mae, which held $23.8 million in mortgage debt on the buildings, provided too steep a discount in selling for $5 million, but when the deal was finalized on July 12 this year in a courtroom auction, the benches were filled with cheering tenants.

“I love them — as much as I can love any landlord,” said Megan Reed, an Urban Homesteading organizer.

“You could hear the chatter go through the building, the older people saying, ‘Oh, this is just great,’ ” recalled Laura Andrews, who lives in a building that Omni recently took over in Harlem. “We weren’t asking for chandeliers, just basic things. We’re regular people, poor people, who want to live decently.”

Amid the accolades, some tenants complain that drug dealing has persisted at places like the Plaza, and that Mr. Vaughn should give more back. “If he really wants to help the community, he should pay for scholarships,” said Joan Johnson, one of the women who catcalled Mr. Vaughn in the courtyard that day. “You can’t get a job these days without a master’s degree.”

Mr. Vaughn and his associates would not say how large their rent roll is, how much profit the company makes or how much it spends operating the buildings. Low-income developers generally collect fees worth up to 10 percent of the purchase price.

“You run these properties well, you run a lot of them, you make money on volume,” Mr. Schneur said. “That’s always been our business plan.”

OMNI is hardly the city’s biggest affordable-housing developer. CPC Resources , based in Manhattan, has built three times as many units. But Omni’s quick growth — the company has 180 employees — has combined with Mr. Vaughn’s celebrity to turn heads (and raise hackles: One developer, noting his own decades of work in the field, said he was “insulted” at having been asked about Mr. Vaughn’s work. Why profile this upstart and not him?)

Mr. Vaughn’s office at the Dag Hammarskjold building is a disorganized amalgam of his life and “afterlife.” File folders and fan mail are piled high on window ledges. Boxes litter the floor. Framed baseball jerseys line one wall; a television fixed (and muted) on ESPN is mounted on another. Three Swarovski crystal gorilla figurines sit on his desk, gifts from his daughter, Grace.

“That’s how she sees me,” he said. “That’s Daddy, right there.”

If his wallet is firmly implanted in New York, Mr. Vaughn’s heart is in Florida. Every 10 days or so, he heads south — sometimes on his private tour bus because he does not like to fly — to be with his wife, Gail Turkovich; Grace; and their 11-year-old English bulldog, Juice-Man.

The couple met in 1994 at a bar in Cleveland, Ms. Turkovich’s hometown, and married in 2000. During the bitter winter of 2003, Ms. Turkovich went on vacation to Florida and fell in love. “Sell the house,” she instructed her husband over the phone, “and send my stuff.” The couple paid $1.9 million in 2005 for a house in Cocoplum, a neighborhood of Coral Gables.

One evening in June, Mr. Vaughn, Mr. Bennett and Mr. Schneur sauntered into the community room of a Bronx apartment building to meet with tenants. Aluminum platters of chicken and salad had been laid out, and Mr. Bennett popped a garlic knot into his mouth.

The Omni trio had arrived, as usual, in a black chauffeured sport utility vehicle, with Mr. Vaughn riding shotgun, Mr. Schneur behind him and Mr. Bennett behind the driver. They each wore crisp suits without ties, the first two buttons of their shirts undone. Mr. Schneur, baby-faced and balding, educated at Stuyvesant High School and Cornell University, is the brains of the operation. Mr. Bennett might be described as the beauty, in a slightly going-to-seed sort of way, with a gelled forelock on his forehead and a chin smudged with stubble. Mr. Vaughn, of course, is the brawn.

The three dozen tenants stared skeptically as Mr. Schneur explained Omni’s grand plans and answered queries for half an hour, and then the old slugger lumbered to his feet.

The room quieted as people took the measure of Mr. Vaughn. His head seemed to brush the ceiling. His body seemed to block out light.

“I want you to understand,” he began, “we’re very good at what we do.”

Mr. Vaughn complimented the tenants for organizing and fighting for new ownership. He told them to be patient. He asked for their trust.

The tenants began sitting up straighter. Heads began to nod. Mr. Vaughn was doing what countless coaches had done through the ages: giving an old-fashioned pep talk.

“I know you’re anxious; I’d be anxious, too,” he reassured them. “Although I’ve never been in a situation that you’re in now, we’ve been doing this a long time. Just hang in there. Stay together.”

He sat down to whoops and claps. The tenants looked at one another, allowing themselves a few hopeful grins.

Charles V. Bagli contributed reporting.

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Touring the Top 10 Moscow Metro Stations

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Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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Elektrostal is a vibrant city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia. With a rich history, stunning architecture, and a thriving community, Elektrostal is a city that has much to offer. Whether you are a history buff, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about different cultures, Elektrostal is sure to captivate you.

This article will provide you with 40 fascinating facts about Elektrostal, giving you a better understanding of why this city is worth exploring. From its origins as an industrial hub to its modern-day charm, we will delve into the various aspects that make Elektrostal a unique and must-visit destination.

So, join us as we uncover the hidden treasures of Elektrostal and discover what makes this city a true gem in the heart of Russia.

Key Takeaways:

• Elektrostal, known as the “Motor City of Russia,” is a vibrant and growing city with a rich industrial history, offering diverse cultural experiences and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
• With its convenient location near Moscow, Elektrostal provides a picturesque landscape, vibrant nightlife, and a range of recreational activities, making it an ideal destination for residents and visitors alike.

Known as the “Motor City of Russia.”

Elektrostal, a city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia, earned the nickname “Motor City” due to its significant involvement in the automotive industry.

Home to the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Elektrostal is renowned for its metallurgical plant, which has been producing high-quality steel and alloys since its establishment in 1916.

Boasts a rich industrial heritage.

Elektrostal has a long history of industrial development, contributing to the growth and progress of the region.

Founded in 1916.

The city of Elektrostal was founded in 1916 as a result of the construction of the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Located approximately 50 kilometers east of Moscow.

Elektrostal is situated in close proximity to the Russian capital, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

Known for its vibrant cultural scene.

Elektrostal is home to several cultural institutions, including museums, theaters, and art galleries that showcase the city’s rich artistic heritage.

A popular destination for nature lovers.

Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and forests, Elektrostal offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching.

Hosts the annual Elektrostal City Day celebrations.

Every year, Elektrostal organizes festive events and activities to celebrate its founding, bringing together residents and visitors in a spirit of unity and joy.

Has a population of approximately 160,000 people.

Elektrostal is home to a diverse and vibrant community of around 160,000 residents, contributing to its dynamic atmosphere.

Boasts excellent education facilities.

The city is known for its well-established educational institutions, providing quality education to students of all ages.

A center for scientific research and innovation.

Elektrostal serves as an important hub for scientific research, particularly in the fields of metallurgy, materials science, and engineering.

Surrounded by picturesque lakes.

The city is blessed with numerous beautiful lakes, offering scenic views and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

Well-connected transportation system.

Elektrostal benefits from an efficient transportation network, including highways, railways, and public transportation options, ensuring convenient travel within and beyond the city.

Famous for its traditional Russian cuisine.

Food enthusiasts can indulge in authentic Russian dishes at numerous restaurants and cafes scattered throughout Elektrostal.

Home to notable architectural landmarks.

Elektrostal boasts impressive architecture, including the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Elektrostal Palace of Culture.

Offers a wide range of recreational facilities.

Residents and visitors can enjoy various recreational activities, such as sports complexes, swimming pools, and fitness centers, enhancing the overall quality of life.

Provides a high standard of healthcare.

Elektrostal is equipped with modern medical facilities, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare services.

Home to the Elektrostal History Museum.

The Elektrostal History Museum showcases the city’s fascinating past through exhibitions and displays.

A hub for sports enthusiasts.

Elektrostal is passionate about sports, with numerous stadiums, arenas, and sports clubs offering opportunities for athletes and spectators.

Celebrates diverse cultural festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal hosts a variety of cultural festivals, celebrating different ethnicities, traditions, and art forms.

Electric power played a significant role in its early development.

Elektrostal owes its name and initial growth to the establishment of electric power stations and the utilization of electricity in the industrial sector.

Boasts a thriving economy.

The city’s strong industrial base, coupled with its strategic location near Moscow, has contributed to Elektrostal’s prosperous economic status.

Houses the Elektrostal Drama Theater.

The Elektrostal Drama Theater is a cultural centerpiece, attracting theater enthusiasts from far and wide.

Popular destination for winter sports.

Elektrostal’s proximity to ski resorts and winter sport facilities makes it a favorite destination for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.

Promotes environmental sustainability.

Elektrostal prioritizes environmental protection and sustainability, implementing initiatives to reduce pollution and preserve natural resources.

Home to renowned educational institutions.

Elektrostal is known for its prestigious schools and universities, offering a wide range of academic programs to students.

Committed to cultural preservation.

The city values its cultural heritage and takes active steps to preserve and promote traditional customs, crafts, and arts.

Hosts an annual International Film Festival.

The Elektrostal International Film Festival attracts filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of films.

Encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.

Elektrostal supports aspiring entrepreneurs and fosters a culture of innovation, providing opportunities for startups and business development.

Offers a range of housing options.

Elektrostal provides diverse housing options, including apartments, houses, and residential complexes, catering to different lifestyles and budgets.

Home to notable sports teams.

Elektrostal is proud of its sports legacy, with several successful sports teams competing at regional and national levels.

Boasts a vibrant nightlife scene.

Residents and visitors can enjoy a lively nightlife in Elektrostal, with numerous bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.

Promotes cultural exchange and international relations.

Elektrostal actively engages in international partnerships, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic collaborations to foster global connections.

Surrounded by beautiful nature reserves.

Nearby nature reserves, such as the Barybino Forest and Luchinskoye Lake, offer opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the region’s biodiversity.

Commemorates historical events.

The city pays tribute to significant historical events through memorials, monuments, and exhibitions, ensuring the preservation of collective memory.

Promotes sports and youth development.

Elektrostal invests in sports infrastructure and programs to encourage youth participation, health, and physical fitness.

Hosts annual cultural and artistic festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal celebrates its cultural diversity through festivals dedicated to music, dance, art, and theater.

Provides a picturesque landscape for photography enthusiasts.

The city’s scenic beauty, architectural landmarks, and natural surroundings make it a paradise for photographers.

Connects to Moscow via a direct train line.

The convenient train connection between Elektrostal and Moscow makes commuting between the two cities effortless.

A city with a bright future.

Elektrostal continues to grow and develop, aiming to become a model city in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for its residents.

In conclusion, Elektrostal is a fascinating city with a rich history and a vibrant present. From its origins as a center of steel production to its modern-day status as a hub for education and industry, Elektrostal has plenty to offer both residents and visitors. With its beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and proximity to Moscow, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this dynamic city. Whether you’re interested in exploring its historical landmarks, enjoying outdoor activities, or immersing yourself in the local culture, Elektrostal has something for everyone. So, next time you find yourself in the Moscow region, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Elektrostal.

Q: What is the population of Elektrostal?

A: As of the latest data, the population of Elektrostal is approximately XXXX.

Q: How far is Elektrostal from Moscow?

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Q: Are there any famous landmarks in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to several notable landmarks, including XXXX and XXXX.

Q: What industries are prominent in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal is known for its steel production industry and is also a center for engineering and manufacturing.

Q: Are there any universities or educational institutions in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to XXXX University and several other educational institutions.

Q: What are some popular outdoor activities in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal offers several outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking in its beautiful parks.

Q: Is Elektrostal well-connected in terms of transportation?

A: Yes, Elektrostal has good transportation links, including trains and buses, making it easily accessible from nearby cities.

Q: Are there any annual events or festivals in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, including XXXX and XXXX.

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From 'Argylle' to 'Rebel Moon Part 2,' here are 15 movies you need to stream right now

They say April showers bring May flowers. This month also unloads a deluge of movies to watch at home.

Netflix, Amazon's Prime Video, Peacock, Max, Apple TV+, Paramount+ and others have a spring fiesta of streaming options for film lovers of all tastes, from breezy romantic comedies to bone-chilling horror. There are recent theatrical releases, like an acclaimed Oscar-nominated Holocaust drama and one of the most Disney-fied Disney movies ever , but also original flicks such as Zack Snyder's latest sci-fi epic and a Sundance Film Festival documentary about politically savvy teen girls.

Here are 15 notable new movies you can stream right now:

In director Matthew Vaughn's madcap adventure , Bryce Dallas Howard plays a best-selling novelist who discovers that the fictional exploits of her secret-agent character (Henry Cavill) are coming uncannily close to things happening in real life, leading her to partner up with a shaggy actual spy (Sam Rockwell).

Where to watch: Apple TV+

'Bob Marley: One Love'

So good as Malcolm X in "One Night in Miami," Kingsley Ben-Adir notches another biopic highlight as reggae superstar Bob Marley . He's effective at capturing the musician even if the movie meanders with a narrative set during the 1970s, as Marley tries to use his songs to bring together a politically divided Jamaica.

Where to watch: Paramount+

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'Drive-Away Dolls'

Margaret Qualley  and Geraldine Viswanathan co-star in director Ethan Coen's gonzo crime comedy as lesbian pals needing a change of pace who wind up behind the wheel of a rental car with a mysterious briefcase in the trunk. What unfurls is a noir-spattered road trip full of sex toys, decapitated heads and dimwitted goons.

Where to watch: Peacock

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'Girls State'

Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss' compelling follow-up to 2020's " Boys State " centers on teenage Missouri girls placed in competing political parties who create a mock state government. Abortion is a hot-button issue in the proceedings, which include a competitive gubernatorial race and an investigation into Girls State itself.

'The Greatest Hits'

The car accident that killed her boyfriend (David Corenswet) left Harriet (Lucy Boynton) with head trauma and the ability to time-travel to a past moment with him when she hears certain songs. But obsessively searching for the right tune to save him in the past might cost her a new chance at romance in the present of this intriguing but overly earnest drama.

Where to watch: Hulu

'Late Night With the Devil'

David Dastmalchian has a hell of a role in this retro horror flick, starring as a 1970s late-night TV host in desperate need of ratings. For a Halloween special, he brings on a girl supposedly possessed by a demon in a gambit that brings in eyeballs but spirals supernaturally out of control for everyone involved.

Where to watch: Shudder , AMC+

'Lisa Frankenstein'

A horror rom-com about reanimated undead love and body-robbing shenanigans, "Lisa" is a playful and bloody teen-movie reimagining of the "Frankenstein" mythos . Kathryn Newton plays a 1980s goth girl and Cole Sprouse is a Victorian corpse resurrected amid lively characters and clever, sardonic dialogue.

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'Migration'

In the animated comedy, Mack (voiced by Kumail Nanjiani) is the overprotective dad of a duck family who reluctantly agrees to a Jamaican getaway with his wife (Elizabeth Banks) and kids. However, they get sidetracked and wind up in New York City, where they meet a streetwise pigeon (Awkwafina) and a vicious chef.

Rudy Mancuso co-writes, directs and stars in this delightfully clever romantic comedy as a creative New Jersey man with synesthesia, experiencing melodies and rhythms around him in extraordinary fashion. It exacerbates problems with an ex (Francesca Reale) yet fascinates a new love interest (Camila Mendes).

Where to watch: Prime Video

'Night Swim'

Thinking about putting in a pool in the backyard? Well, think again. Wyatt Russell plays an ex-baseball star who moves into a new house with his wife (Oscar nominee Kerry Condon) and kids and feels swimming could be good for their souls, but the outdoor pool contains a dark force that doesn't have fun in its plans.

'Rebel Moon − Part Two: The Scargiver'

Do you live for slow-motion scenes of people harvesting grain? Then director Zack Snyder has the sci-fi sequel for you. The first "Rebel Moon" was derivative and the second one is just dull, with ex-warrior Kora (Sofia Boutella) leading a band of underdogs and farmers against the invading army of the villainous Imperium.

Where to watch: Netflix

'The Stranger'

So, yeah, Quibi turned out to be pretty much a streaming disaster. Still, the content was pretty good and is now finding new homes as real movies, not a piecemeal experiment: Director Veena Sud's thriller ratchets up the suspense with Maika Monroe playing a rideshare driver and Dane DeHaan as the creepiest passenger ever.

'Talk to Me'

The best horror movie of last year was this haunting Australian indie chiller that introduced a new top-tier scream queen, Sophie Wilde, and a memorable scary-movie artifact: a mysterious embalmed hand that teens use to livestream freaky possessions that, of course, go terrifyingly awry.

A tune-filled, big-hearted storybook fantasy that's chock-full of Disney references. The animated musical features Ariana DeBose as an idealistic youngster who runs afoul of her kingdom's narcissistic ruler (Chris Pine) and befriends an energetic star to help rescue her people's wishes.

Where to watch: Disney+

'The Zone of Interest'

Director Jonathan Glazer 's best picture nominee centers on a German family going about their daily business. This banality, though, happens next door to Auschwitz, where gunshots, screams and the industrial sounds of ovens are the unnerving soundtrack that the characters ignore but you simply can't in this disturbing yet essential Holocaust drama.

Where to watch: Max

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