Legend Darryl Strawberry Announces Positive News on Wife’s Health — “She’s a Little Stronger, and We’re Holding Onto Hope”

December 21, 2025

NEW YORK — After days of keeping the MLB community on edge with anxiety, Darryl Strawberry has brought a heartwarming ray of hope. The legend who once rocked the stands with his strength and resilience on the field has shared the first positive news about his wife Tracy’s health, who is bravely battling illness. According to Strawberry, she’s showing signs of recovery, though the road ahead is still long and challenging.

"There are tough days, but today we’ve seen her smile again," Strawberry wrote. "She’s a little stronger. And sometimes, that ‘little’ is enough to keep believing."

In baseball, Darryl Strawberry was once an icon of strength, of game-winning swings. In real life, he’s facing a battle without spectators, without cheers, only faith, love, and resilience. As news of Tracy’s condition worsened recently, Strawberry didn’t shy away. He chose to be honest — to share the pain, and also to sow hope.

"She told me she would fight the way I used to fight on the court," Strawberry once shared. Those words now resonate with a new nuance: fighting not just to live, but to live together.

Strawberry acknowledges this isn’t a victory yet, but a sign of life — something his family cherishes every hour. “We don’t count the days, we don’t count the results. We count the moments,” he says. Those moments are when Tracy can rest better, when her eyes are less tired, when her voice has more energy.

"I’ve never felt such difficulty in my life," Strawberry added. "This is a challenge unlike any I’ve faced, but we’re holding on, and we’re facing it together."

These are small things, but for a family fighting, they mean the world.

As soon as Strawberry shared the positive news, a wave of love poured in from everywhere. Former teammates, current players, Mets and Yankees fans, and MLB fans in general sent their prayers. The messages didn’t focus on achievements or titles — only human empathy for one another.

One former player wrote: “Darryl has given us joy for years. Now it’s time for us to be with him.” Another fan messaged: “The news that he’s ‘doing a little better’ is the best news today.”

In his latest message, Strawberry emphasized that family and faith are his two greatest sources of energy. He said they are learning to embrace each day, not letting fear overshadow hope. “We pray, hold hands, and believe that love has power,” he shared.

That wasn’t the language of a sports legend. It was the voice of a husband, standing beside his wife — never leaving, never backing down.

Darryl Strawberry has lived in the spotlight, experienced both the highs and the lows. But it is now that his true character is most clearly seen — not through home runs, but through his unwavering support at his hospital bed.

"If there’s one thing I’ve learned from baseball, it’s not to give up until the game is over," Strawberry said. “And this game… we’re still here.”

No one dares to promise the future. Strawberry is no exception. He doesn’t sugarcoat things, he doesn’t make definitive statements. He only speaks of hope — the thing that helps people stay strong when things are turbulent. “Today is better than yesterday — that’s enough to keep going,” he wrote.

For the MLB community, the news of being “a little better” is more than just a medical update. It’s a reminder of the power of love, of how sometimes the greatest victory is having another day to hold hands.

In conclusion, Strawberry thanked everyone for their prayers and encouragement. “We feel you,” he said. “And we’re going to keep fighting — together.”

In baseball, there are games won by a single hit. In life, there are days won by a gentler breath, a smile returning. Today, Darryl Strawberry and Tracy won a little.

And sometimes, that little is everything.