http://www.newsvine.com/mlbNewsvine - mlben-usCopyright 2013Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:09:11 +0000Sun, 19 May 2013 00:02:36 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/16/17781247-shovel-it-rockies-owner-clears-snow-off-fieldhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/16/17781247-shovel-it-rockies-owner-clears-snow-off-fieldmlbsportssnowrockiesmetsnew-york-metscolorado-rockiesdick-monfortTue, 16 Apr 2013 18:08:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>New York Mets pitcher LaTroy Hawkins poses in the snow before a scheduled baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Denver. The game has been canceled. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p><p>Coors Field is blanketed with snow before a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Colorado Rockies, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Denver. The game has been postponed by a heavy spring snowstorm. The teams will play a split-doubleheader Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p><p>New York Mets' Scott Rice sends a photo on his mobile phone from the dugout in the snow before a baseball game between the Mets and the Colorado Rockies, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Denver. The game has been postponed by a heavy spring snowstorm. The teams will play a split-doubleheader Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p><p>A statue of Branch Rickey is covered in snow outside of Coors Field before a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Colorado Rockies, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Denver. The game has been postponed by a heavy spring snowstorm. The teams will play a split-doubleheader Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/16/17780188-brewers-p-gallardo-cited-for-drunken-drivinghttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/16/17780188-brewers-p-gallardo-cited-for-drunken-drivingmlbsportsarrestedbrewersmilwaukee-brewersgallardoyovani-gallardoTue, 16 Apr 2013 16:14:22 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday, April 13, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>This photo provided by the Milwaukee County Sheriff shows Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo. Gallardo was cited for drunken driving Tuesday, April 16, 2013, after authorities said he drove with a blood-alcohol content nearly three times the legal limit. (AP Photo/Milwaukee County Sheriff)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/16/17771553-no-visible-rancor-as-padres-beat-dodgers-6-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/16/17771553-no-visible-rancor-as-padres-beat-dodgers-6-3mlbpadressportsdodgerssan-diegolos-angeles-dodgersnl-westeric-stultsjackie-robinson-dayTue, 16 Apr 2013 05:54:23 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Dodgers owner Magic Johnson, left, Rachel Robinson, widow of baseball player Jackie Robinson, center, and actor Harrison Ford pose for photos during a Jackie Robinson Day ceremony before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Los Angeles, Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Actor Harrison Ford, left, shakes hands with Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp during a Jackie Robinson Day ceremony before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Los Angeles, Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Rachel Robinson, widow of baseball player Jackie Robinson, acknowledges the fans as she is joined by Los Angeles Dodgers owner Magic Johnson, left, during a Jackie Robinson Day ceremony before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Los Angeles, Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, left, of South Korea, walks by a police officer during batting practice before their baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly, left, talks with San Diego Padres manager Bud Black during batting practice before their baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Eric Stults, second from right, is congratulated by Cameron Maybin, left, and Alexi Amarista, second from left, after hitting a three-run home run as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis looks on during the second inning of their baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/16/17771350-lowrie-milone-lead-as-to-11-2-win-over-astroshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/16/17771350-lowrie-milone-lead-as-to-11-2-win-over-astrosmlbsportsastrosathleticshouston-astrosoakland-athleticsjed-lowrietommy-miloneTue, 16 Apr 2013 05:41:28 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Oakland Athletics' Nate Freiman connects for a three-run home run off Houston Astros' Erik Bedard in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Tommy Milone works against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Members of the Houston Astros including Chris Carter, center, observe a moment of silence for the victims involved in an explosion at the Boston Marathon prior to the baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Nate Freiman, right, is congratulated after hitting a three-run home run off Houston Astros' Erik Bedard in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Houston Astros' Erik Bedard works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Houston Astros' Erik Bedard, left, walks off the mound after being removed from the game against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp, right, scores on a wild pitch from Houston Astros' Erik Bedard in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/16/17770266-blanton-angels-beat-up-by-mauer-twins-8-2http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/16/17770266-blanton-angels-beat-up-by-mauer-twins-8-2mlbangelssportslos-angeles-angelsTue, 16 Apr 2013 04:38:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Angels' Peter Bourjos watches after hitting a solo home run against Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kevin Correia during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels center fielder Peter Bourjos bobbles the ball after Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer hits a double during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Joe Blanton throws against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/16/17769984-stanton-can-only-watch-as-nats-beat-marlins-10-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/16/17769984-stanton-can-only-watch-as-nats-beat-marlins-10-3mlbsportsmarlinsmiami-marlinsgiancarlo-stantonTue, 16 Apr 2013 04:15:03 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Baseball players and fans stand during a moment of silence for the victims of explosions at the Boston Marathon, before the start of a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Washington Nationals, Monday, April 15, 2013 in Miami. The players were wearing Jackie Robinson's No. 42. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond slides into home plate as Miami Marlins catcher Rob Brantly waits for the throw during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013 in Miami. Desmond and Ryan Zimmerman scored on a single by Tyler Moore. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Miami Marlins' Donovan Solano, left, is congratulated by teammates after he scored on a double by Juan Pierre during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, April 15, 2013 in Miami. The Nationals defeated the Marlins 10-3. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman hits a two-RBI single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, April 15, 2013 in Miami. Denard Span and Jayson Werth scored on the play. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17769020-mauer-twins-power-way-past-blanton-angels-8-2http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17769020-mauer-twins-power-way-past-blanton-angels-8-2mlbangelssportstwinslos-angeles-angelsminnesota-twinsjoe-mauertarget-fieldTue, 16 Apr 2013 03:10:17 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Angels' Peter Bourjos watches after hitting a solo home run against Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kevin Correia during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels center fielder Peter Bourjos bobbles the ball after Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer hits a double during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)</p><p>Minnesota Twins' Trevor Plouffe, right, is congratulated by third base coach Joe Vavra, wearing number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day, after hitting a solo home run against Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Joe Blanton during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2013, in Minneapolis. Los Angeles Angels third baseman Luis Jimenez is pictured at rear left. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)</p><p>Minnesota Twins Oswaldo Arcia, wearing number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day, hits a single in his first major league at bat against Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Joe Blanton during the second inning of a baseball game between Monday, April 15, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Joe Blanton throws against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17768567-cardinals-jump-on-pirates-early-in-10-6-winhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17768567-cardinals-jump-on-pirates-early-in-10-6-winmlbsportspiratescardinalslouis-cardinalspittsburgh-piratesmatt-hollidayjon-jayTue, 16 Apr 2013 02:37:52 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran, right, greets Matt Holliday, center, and Matt Carpenter, after they scored on a double by Cardinals' Allen Craig Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher James McDonald during the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh Monday, April 15, 2013. Players on both teams wore No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals Yadier Molina drives in a run with a double off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher James McDonald during the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh on Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran drives in two runs with a double off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher James McDonald in the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh on Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher James McDonald delivers in the second inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn delivers during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher James McDonald, center, hands the ball to manager Clint Hurdle, right, as he leaves the game, during the second inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Pittsburgh Monday, April 15, 2013. At left are Pirates' Pedro Alvarez, front, and Clint Barmes. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17768218-buehrle-gets-win-as-blue-jays-edge-white-sox-4-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17768218-buehrle-gets-win-as-blue-jays-edge-white-sox-4-3mlbsportswhite-soxblue-jayschicago-white-soxtoronto-blue-jaysmark-buehrlemaicer-izturisTue, 16 Apr 2013 02:04:01 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17768021-zimmermann-zimmerman-lead-nats-past-marlins-10-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17768021-zimmermann-zimmerman-lead-nats-past-marlins-10-3mlbsportsmarlinsnationalswashington-nationalsgio-gonzalezjordan-zimmermannstephen-strasburgmiami-marlinsTue, 16 Apr 2013 01:45:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond slides into home plate as Miami Marlins catcher Rob Brantly waits for the throw during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013 in Miami. Desmond and Ryan Zimmerman scored on a single by Tyler Moore. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Washington Nationals players wear No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson during the singing of the national anthem before the start of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, April 15, 2013 in Miami. Baseball is celebrating its fifth Jackie Robinson Day — the 66th anniversary of his breaking baseball's racial barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Norman Berman, who was a Brooklyn Dodgers ballboy during Jackie Robinson's rookie season, celebrates after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before the start of a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Washington Nationals, Monday, April 15, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Washington Nationals pitcher Jordan Zimmermann, left, and catcher Kurt Suzuki celebrate after the Nationals defeated the Miami Marlins 10-3 in a baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki attempts to catch a ball hit by Miami Marlins' Donovan Solano during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013 in Miami. The Nationals defeated the Marlins 10-3. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17767973-reds-end-5-game-slump-beat-phillies-4-2http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17767973-reds-end-5-game-slump-beat-phillies-4-2mlbphilliessportsredsphiladelphia-philliescincinnati-redsbrandon-phillipsTue, 16 Apr 2013 01:41:29 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>A Philadelphia Phillies coach stands next to a sign honoring Jackie Robinson day prior to a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Bronson Arroyo throws against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Slick" Willie Shaw, of the Harlem Globetrotters, right, brings out the lineup card with Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker prior to a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto is brushed off the plate by an inside pitch from Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Cincinnati. Erik Kratz catches at right. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Ben Revere catches a fly ball hit by Cincinnati Reds' Ryan Hanigan in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds players all wearing 42 to honor Jackie Robinson bow their heads in a moment of silence prior to a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Cincinnati, for those killed and injured from the explosions in Boston. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto fields a ground ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Cincinnati. Votto made the out at first. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto, front, slides safely into home on a passed ball by Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee, top, in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17766736-mets-rockies-game-postponed-by-spring-snowstormhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17766736-mets-rockies-game-postponed-by-spring-snowstormmlbsportsrockiesmetsnew-york-metscolorado-rockiesMon, 15 Apr 2013 22:54:16 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>New York Mets pitcher LaTroy Hawkins poses in the snow before a scheduled baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Denver. The game has been canceled. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p><p>New York Mets pitcher Jeremy Hefner throws in the snow before a scheduled baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Denver. The game has been canceled. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p><p>Coors Field is blanketed with snow before a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Colorado Rockies, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Denver. The game has been postponed by a heavy spring snowstorm. The teams will play a split-doubleheader Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p><p>New York Mets' Scott Rice sends a photo on his mobile phone from the dugout in the snow before a baseball game between the Mets and the Colorado Rockies, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Denver. The game has been postponed by a heavy spring snowstorm. The teams will play a split-doubleheader Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p><p>A statue of Branch Rickey is covered in snow outside of Coors Field before a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Colorado Rockies, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Denver. The game has been postponed by a heavy spring snowstorm. The teams will play a split-doubleheader Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17764922-reds-put-rh-cueto-on-15-day-dl-with-muscle-strainhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17764922-reds-put-rh-cueto-on-15-day-dl-with-muscle-strainmlbsportsredsnl-centralcuetojohnny-cuetoMon, 15 Apr 2013 19:25:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto tosses his glove as he leaves the game after apparently injuring his arm throwing to Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez in the fifth inning of the baseball game on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning of the baseball game on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17762854-violent-backdrop-in-sports-to-jackie-robinson-dayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17762854-violent-backdrop-in-sports-to-jackie-robinson-daymlbsportsred-soxdayrobinsonmajor-league-baseballfenway-parkwashington-nationalsboston-marathonbrooklyn-dodgersjackie-robinson-daytampa-bay-raysmiami-marlinsMon, 15 Apr 2013 16:04:16 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this July 20, 1962 file photo, baseball player Jackie Robinson embraces Branch Rickey in New York. Rickey was general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers when Robinson was hired. The home area of the late baseball executive Rickey expects increased interest in his southern Ohio roots from his depiction in the movie “42,” in which Harrison Ford plays the man who signed Jackie Robinson to challenge baseball’s color line. (AP Photo/File)</p><p>FILE - This 1963 file photo shows Branch Rickey shown dressed for southern climates when he joined the Cardinals in Florida. The home area of the late baseball executive Rickey expects increased interest in his southern Ohio roots from his depiction in the movie “42,” in which Harrison Ford plays the man who signed Jackie Robinson to challenge baseball’s color line. (AP Photo/File)</p><p>Boston Red Sox players line up for the National Anthem all wearing number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day before a baseball game between the Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Baseball players and fans stand during a moment of silence for the victims of explosions at the Boston Marathon, before the start of a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Washington Nationals, Monday, April 15, 2013 in Miami. The players were wearing Jackie Robinson's No. 42. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Metheny, left, and his team line up for the national anthem wearing No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>A Philadelphia Phillies coach stands next to a sign honoring Jackie Robinson day prior to a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Members of the St. Louis Cardinals line up for a moment of silence following an explosion at the Boston Marathon, all wearing the No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson, before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17756996-nitkowski-42-role-brings-home-robinsons-pathhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17756996-nitkowski-42-role-brings-home-robinsons-pathmlbus-newseditor-notejackie-robinsonnitkowskidutch-leonardMon, 15 Apr 2013 08:05:47 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17753591-500m-wrigley-field-renovation-headed-for-courthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17753591-500m-wrigley-field-renovation-headed-for-courtmlbcubschicago-cubsus-newswrigley-fieldwrigleyMon, 15 Apr 2013 04:13:56 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this April 4, 2012 file photo, Chicago Cubs players work out at Wrigley Field in Chicago, the day before their home-opener baseball game. Two people with knowledge of the negotiations between the Ricketts family that owns the Cubs and the city say the two are near an agreement on a $500 million project at Wrigley Field. The people spoke Friday, April 5, 2013, on condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet finished and they are not authorized to publicly discuss it. The deal calls for $300 million in renovations at Wrigley and a $200 million hotel nearby. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2011 file photo, Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts smiles near the statue of Ron Santo outside Wrigley Field in Chicago. Two people with knowledge of the negotiations between the Ricketts family that owns the Cubs and the city say the two are near an agreement on a $500 million project at Wrigley Field. The people spoke Friday, April 5, 2013, on condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet finished and they are not authorized to publicly discuss it. The deal calls for $300 million in renovations at Wrigley and a $200 million hotel nearby. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)</p><p>FILE - In this April 4, 2012 file photo, people walk outside Wrigley Field in Chicago. Two people with knowledge of the negotiations between the Ricketts family that owns the Chicago Cubs and the city say the two are near an agreement on a $500 million project at Wrigley Field. The people spoke Friday, April 5, 2013, on condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet finished and they are not authorized to publicly discuss it. The deal calls for $300 million in renovations at Wrigley and a $200 million hotel nearby. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2010 file photo, baseball fans sit in one of the many rooftop venues outside Wrigley Field in Chicago to watch a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates. Two people with knowledge of the negotiations between the Ricketts family that owns the Cubs and the city say the two are near an agreement on a $500 million project at Wrigley Field. The people spoke Friday, April 5, 2013, on condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet finished and they are not authorized to publicly discuss it. A group of owners of the famed rooftops across the street where fans flock to watch the games threaten legal action if the renovations does anything to obstruct their views. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)</p><p>In this photo made April 8, 2013, Chicago Cubs players work out at Wrigley Field, before a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs in Chicago. In an agreement announced Sunday, April 14, 2013, the historic ballpark will get a $500 million facelift, including its first electronic outfield video board, as part of a hard-fought agreement between the City of Chicago and the ball team. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>In this April 8, 2013 photo, people walk outside Wrigley Field in Chicago before the Chicago Cubs season home opening baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers. In an agreement announced Sunday, April 14, 2013, the historic ballpark will get a $500 million facelift, including its first electronic outfield video board, as part of a hard-fought agreement between the City of Chicago and the ball team. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs club chairman Tom Rickets speaks at a baseball news conference inside Wrigley Field on Monday, April 15, 2013, in Chicago. Rickets said the Cubs and the city have agreed on details of a $500 million facelift for Wrigley Field, giving Ricketts the ability to renovate the second-oldest park in the major leagues, boost business and perhaps make baseball's most infamous losers competitive again. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)</p><p>This photo taken at Wrigley Field Monday, April 15, 2013, in Chicago shows the old manual scoreboard. Chicago Cubs baseball club chairman Tom Rickets said during a press conference, that the Cubs and the city have agreed on details of a $500 million facelift for Wrigley Field, including an electronic video screen that is nearly three times as large as the one currently atop the centerfield bleachers of the 99-year-old ballpark. Under terms of the agreement, the Cubs would also be able to increase the number of night games at Wrigley Field from 30 to 40 or nearly half the games played there each season. They would give Ricketts the ability to renovate the second-oldest park in the major leagues, boost business and perhaps make baseball's most infamous losers competitive again. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)</p><p>Chicago Cubs club chairman Tom Rickets speaks at a baseball news conference inside Wrigley Field on Monday, April 15, 2013, in Chicago. Rickets said the Cubs and the city have agreed on details of a $500 million facelift for Wrigley Field, giving Ricketts the ability to renovate the second-oldest park in the major leagues, boost business and perhaps make baseball's most infamous losers competitive again. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)</p><p>In this April 8, 1013 photo, Chicago Cubs players work out at Wrigley Field, before a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs in Chicago. In an agreement announced Sunday, April 14, 2013, the historic ballpark will get a $500 million facelift, including its first electronic outfield video board, as part of a hard-fought agreement between the City of Chicago and the ball team. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs club chairman Tom Rickets speaks at a baseball news conference inside Wrigley Field on Monday, April 15, 2013, in Chicago. Rickets said the Cubs and the city have agreed on details of a $500 million facelift for Wrigley Field, giving Ricketts the ability to renovate the second-oldest park in the major leagues, boost business and perhaps make baseball's most infamous losers competitive again. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17751382-mariners-split-series-top-rangers-4-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17751382-mariners-split-series-top-rangers-4-3mlbsportsrangersron-washingtonMon, 15 Apr 2013 00:38:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager scores against the Texas Rangers in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Brandon Maurer throws against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Texas Rangers on-deck batter Craig Gentry stretches as he waits his turn against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Justin Smoak is congratulated after scoring against the Texas Rangers in the second inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners catcher Jesus Montero, left, looks on as Texas Rangers' Geovany Soto scores in the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nick Tepesch throws against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Craig Gentry balances on a leg as he stands at home for a few moments after striking out looking against the Seattle Mariners in the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Texas Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland, right, lunges too late to tag Seattle Mariners' Raul Ibanez in the seventh inning of an MLB baseball game Sunday April 14, 2013, in Seattle. Ibanez singled on the play. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17751373-stults-hits-3-run-hr-dodgers-lose-to-padres-6-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17751373-stults-hits-3-run-hr-dodgers-lose-to-padres-6-3mlbsportsdodgerslos-angelesdon-mattinglychad-billingsleywatching-josh-beckettMon, 15 Apr 2013 00:37:59 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Josh Beckett throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning in a baseball game on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Josh Beckett, right, meets with catcher A.J. Ellis during the seventh inning in a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks won 1-0. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis, right, walks off the field as the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrate a 1-0 win in a baseball game, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers owner Magic Johnson, left, Rachel Robinson, widow of baseball player Jackie Robinson, center, and actor Harrison Ford pose for photos during a Jackie Robinson Day ceremony before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Los Angeles, Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Actor Harrison Ford, left, shakes hands with Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp during a Jackie Robinson Day ceremony before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Los Angeles, Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Rachel Robinson, widow of baseball player Jackie Robinson, acknowledges the fans as she is joined by Los Angeles Dodgers owner Magic Johnson, left, during a Jackie Robinson Day ceremony before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Los Angeles, Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, left, of South Korea, walks by a police officer during batting practice before their baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly, left, talks with San Diego Padres manager Bud Black during batting practice before their baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Eric Stults, second from right, is congratulated by Cameron Maybin, left, and Alexi Amarista, second from left, after hitting a three-run home run as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis looks on during the second inning of their baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Chad Billingsley throws against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, April 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Chad Billingsley throws to the plate during the first inning of their baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17750823-adams-garcia-do-well-for-cards-in-loss-to-brewershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17750823-adams-garcia-do-well-for-cards-in-loss-to-brewersmlbsportscardinalslouis-cardinalsmatt-adamsjaime-garciaSun, 14 Apr 2013 23:20:54 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday April 14, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny, right, talks in the dugout with starting pitcher Jaime Garcia after Garcia worked the seventh of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday April 14, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Adams, right, is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Mitchell Boggs walks off the field after being pulled out a baseball game during the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in St. Louis. The Brewers won 4-3 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17750671-bourn-injured-in-indians-3-1-loss-to-white-soxhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17750671-bourn-injured-in-indians-3-1-loss-to-white-soxmlbsportsindianscleveland-indiansmichael-bournSun, 14 Apr 2013 22:58:23 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Cleveland Indians' Michael Bourn, right, celebrates his solo home run off Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jake Peavy with third base coach Brad Mills (2) in the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Ryan Raburn, right, is tagged out by Chicago White Sox first baseman Adam Dunn on a pickoff throw from starting pitcher Jake Peavy in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Vinnie Pestano, right, reacts after giving up a solo home run to Chicago White Sox's Alejandro De Aza in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Michael Bourn (24) is led off the field by manager Terry Francona, left, and assistant trainer Jeff Desjardins in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Cleveland. Bourn had his hand stepped on on a play at first base. The White Sox won 3-1. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana backs away from an inside pitch from Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Addison Reed in the ninth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Cleveland. The White Sox won 3-1. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17750501-gordon-sends-royals-past-blue-jays-with-rbi-singlehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17750501-gordon-sends-royals-past-blue-jays-with-rbi-singlemlbsportsblue-jayskansas-citytoronto-blue-jaysjohn-gibbonsSun, 14 Apr 2013 22:29:28 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Toronto Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion, left, hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)</p><p>Kansas City Royals' Lorenzo Cain (6) hits an RBI single during the sixth inning of an MLB baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion celebrates his solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays' Munenori Kawasaki hits a bunt-single during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17749471-quentin-drops-appeal-starts-serving-suspensionhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17749471-quentin-drops-appeal-starts-serving-suspensionmlbpadressportssuspensionlos-angeles-dodgerssan-diego-padreszack-greinkequentincarlos-quentinSun, 14 Apr 2013 19:37:10 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17748066-marlins-kearns-out-because-of-irregular-heartbeathttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17748066-marlins-kearns-out-because-of-irregular-heartbeatmlbmarlinsus-newskearnsaustin-kearnsmiami-marlinsSun, 14 Apr 2013 16:03:45 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17747343-this-date-in-baseballhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17747343-this-date-in-baseballmlbsportsbaseballthisdateSun, 14 Apr 2013 14:31:12 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17742670-bedard-wild-early-astros-lose-to-as-11-2http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17742670-bedard-wild-early-astros-lose-to-as-11-2mlbsportsastroshouston-astrosalbert-pujolserik-bedardronny-cedenobo-portermarwin-gonzalezSun, 14 Apr 2013 06:19:07 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, right, celebrates after scoring the winning run on a double by Albert Pujols with Luis Jimenez, right, and Josh Hamilton during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Josh Hamilton, right, watches his home run as Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro looks on during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Houston Astros starting pitcher Lucas Harrell, left, and second baseman Jose Altuve talk on the mound during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Houston Astros' J.D. Martinez celebrates after scoring on a bunt by teammate Marwin Gonzalez against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Houston Astros' Chris Carter watches his two-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols driving in the winning run against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Houston Astros center fielder Justin Maxwell cannot reach a home run hit by Los Angeles Angels' Josh Hamilton in the eighth inning of an interleague baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, April 14, 2013. The Angels won 4-1.(AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Houston Astros centerfielder Justin Maxwell catches a fly ball from Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols in the fifth inning of an interleague baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Houston Astros starter Philip Humber pitches to the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of an interleague baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Nate Freiman connects for a three-run home run off Houston Astros' Erik Bedard in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Tommy Milone works against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Members of the Houston Astros including Chris Carter, center, observe a moment of silence for the victims involved in an explosion at the Boston Marathon prior to the baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Nate Freiman, right, is congratulated after hitting a three-run home run off Houston Astros' Erik Bedard in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Houston Astros' Erik Bedard works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Houston Astros' Erik Bedard, left, walks off the mound after being removed from the game against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Brandon Moss swings for a two-run single off Houston Astros' Erik Bedard in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p>