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Pricey gift: MLB offers Series film set for $2,229

Major League Baseball has the perfect gift to bust a budget in a recession.

Cuban 'not on the prowl' for Dodgers — or any team

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who lost in a bid to purchase to the Chicago Cubs, apparently still has some interest in owning a Major League Baseball team.

Yanks' mound meetings slow Series, give MLB pause

All those meetings on the mound called by catcher Jorge Posada and the New York Yankees are giving Major League Baseball pause, too.

Will World Series suffer in chilly November?

With as many as four World Series games scheduled in November, Major League Baseball and FOX could take a financial hit if northeastern skies drop a deep chill or some white stuff on New York or Philadelphia.

Missed calls prompt umpire switch for World Series

Stung by a rash of blown calls in the playoffs, Major League Baseball is breaking tradition and sticking with only experienced umpires for the World Series.

Celizic: Selig’s pandering to TV upsets rhythm of game

Far be it from me to accuse Major League Baseball of stacking the postseason deck in favor of the Yankees. I’ll let somebody else make that accusation and pretend I’m above such scandalous speculation.

Curran: NFL teams better off without me-first players

Whatever revenge Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey believes he can exact against the Giants this weekend will be hollow as a drum.

Blown calls and missed balls punctuate playoffs

Ron Gardenhire was still miffed about a fair ball ruled foul when the Minnesota manager was asked whether Major League Baseball should extend the use of instant replay.

Tigers' Bonderman suspended for 3 games by MLB

Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski does not agree with Major League Baseball's decision to suspend Detroit pitcher Jeremy Bonderman while only fining Twins pitcher Jose Mijares.

How the poll on baseball was conducted

The AP-Knowledge Networks poll on baseball was conducted Sept. 14-21, 2009, and is based on interviews of 559 adults who said they are fairly or very interested in Major League Baseball.

Scioscia mum on MLB talks about umpires complaints

Angels manager Mike Scioscia isn't commenting on talks with Major League Baseball officials about umpires' complaints against the team's coaching staff.

Posada, Carlson suspended 3 games each

Yankees catcher Jorge Posada and Toronto pitcher Jesse Carlson each were suspended for three games and fined Wednesday by Major League Baseball for their roles in a bench-clearing brawl.

Report: MLB won't punish A-Rod over steroid use

Major League Baseball will not punish Alex Rodriguez after completing its investigation into whether he lied about his use of performance-enhancing drugs, the New York Times reported Saturday.

Federal judge orders MLB drug evidence preserved

A federal appellate judge has ordered the preservation of all evidence that allegedly shows 104 Major League Baseball players tested positive for steroids in 2003.

Game time changed to avoid conflict with holiday

ESPN and Major League Baseball have agreed to switch the starting time of a Yankees-Red Sox game to avoid conflicting with Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.

Court: Investigators wrong to seize MLB drug list

The infamous list that tarnished America's pastime and some of its biggest stars soon will be back in the hands of the Major League Baseball Players' Union.

All these years later, Rizzo gets GM job with Nats

When he was a kid, Mike Rizzo wanted a job in the majors. As a player, not an executive.

Roku Internet video box adds live baseball feed

Roku says its pioneering Internet video set-top box is adding its first live feed, from Major League Baseball.

Youkilis, Porcello suspended 5 games for brawl

Boston star Kevin Youkilis and Detroit pitcher Rick Porcello were suspended for five games each Wednesday and fined by Major League Baseball, a day after their brawl at Fenway Park.

DuPuy on Ortiz: 'I accept what he says'

Baseball's No. 2 official takes David Ortiz at his word that over-the-counter supplements and vitamins likely caused him to wind up on a list of alleged drug users.

Fielder, Mota fined by MLB, but not suspended

Milwaukee Brewers star Prince Fielder and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Guillermo Mota were fined Thursday for their run-in this week. Major League Baseball will not suspend them. The amounts of the fines were not disclosed.

Ex-trainer claims Roger Clemens defamed him

Roger Clemens' former personal trainer sued him Friday over allegations of steroid use, claiming the Major League Baseball star ruined his reputation by branding him a liar.

Ortiz says union told him of 2003 positive test

David Ortiz spent the afternoon answering questions about drugs, not his big home run.

Marlins break ground on new ballpark in Miami

The Florida Marlins and representatives from Major League Baseball broke ground Saturday with South Florida officials on the team's new, retractable-roof stadium in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood, saying the long-awaited ballpark will capture the city's youthful spirit and the attention of baseball fans across the globe.

AP-KN Poll: All-Stars shouldn't decide Series edge

Every time Tony La Russa walks onto a field, it's serious. So the St. Louis Cardinals manager wants to see a competitive All-Star game.

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A dose of persepctive from Philadelphia's Jamie Moyer
Source: Seattlepi.com

Nine days from birthday 47, Jamie Moyer is back doing what he loves. Helping others.

PEDs and the World Series

Here we are are about 30 hours away from the start of the World Series and so far these Major League Baseball playoffs have been all about Alex Rodriguez.

MLB has already put the Yankees in the World Series

Has MLB never seen the "Dewey beats Truman" picture? Clearly they haven't because there is just no justification for this ridiculous act. I was reading the Los Angeles Times and look what I found.

What will you be watching Sunday Night?

Fans in the New York market will be torn Sunday Night. Because of the rain in New York Saturday night Game 6 of the American League Championship Series between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles of Anaheim has been postponed to Sunday night.

Who to Root for in the Playoffs and World Series?

A week ago Thursday, I was sitting watching the Dodgers-Cubs game with my mom. We got to talking about who we thought would be in the playoffs and who we wanted to win the World Series.

Court: Investigators wrong to seize MLB drug list - ESPN
Source: ESPN.com

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals says that the gov't overreached in taking the list and samples when they only had a very limited warrant.

Lenny Dykstra Files For Bankruptcy
Source: Forbes

"Former Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra filed for bankruptcy in California Tuesday.

8 Crazy Moments In Japanese Baseball
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On the slow news day, take a trip down memory lane and watch these 8 classic moments from Japanese Baseball

No fantasy: Yahoo sues NFL players group
Source: msnbc.com

Yahoo has sued the NFL Players Association, claiming it shouldn't have to pay royalties to use players' statistics, photos and other data in its popular online fantasy football game because the information is already publicly available.

Mariners fans should be embarrassed by Red Sox fans' takeover of Safeco Field
Source: Sports Northwest magazine

The folks at the Pyramid Alehouse across from Safeco Field are getting set up. The ever-annoying scalpers are already circling the park, knowing that tonight's game will be one of the few well-attended ones this season. Red Sox fans are getting ready, too.

New Tech Results in "Giant" Savings for San Francisco
Source: ZDNet

Last winter, the team migrated to a new $1 million-plus VoIP telecommunications system from ShoreTel for its ballpark, AT&T Park, abandoning its legacy system, which--ironically--was provided by AT&T.

Jim Thome | All About News And News
Source: news.about-knowledge.com

Jim Thome also known as James Howard Jim Thome a designated hitter of Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox was born August 27, 1970 in Peoria, Illinois. He joined Cleveland Indians for the first time in 1991 as a third baseman.....

Meet The D List For The All American Home Run Derby Contest!

Just like the C list, these are the players that are going to be your team's life blood for being crowned the 2009 All American Home Run Derby champion! Most of these players are lifetime 20 + home run hitters because they don't have enough muscle or pop in their lumber to clear  …

Lowe and powerful: Braves open season with resounding W at Philly
Source: braves.today.com

Derek Lowe fired eight innings of two-hit, shutout ball in his Atlanta debut, and homers from Brian McCann, Jeff Francoeur and Jordan Schafer powered the Braves to a 4-1 victory at Philadelphia in the first game of the 2009 season.

Meet The B List For The 2009 All American Home Run Derby Contest!

These are the players that are just a cut below the A List players, but have the ability to put up some big time home run totals every time they step in the batters box.

Schafer stands out as Braves drop spring opener
Source: braves.today.com

Outfield phenom Jordan Schafer hit a solo homer, stole a base, scored two runs and displayed a strong throwing arm as the Atlanta Braves opened the Grapefruit League season with a 5-4 loss to Detroit.

Reports: Braves reach deal with Garret Anderson
Source: braves.today.com

The Braves capped a topsy-turvy week Sunday by finalizing a one-year deal with free-agent Garret Anderson on Sunday.

Junior will sign, Braves Nation, so get some sleep
Source: braves.today.com

Relax, Braves Nation. Ken Griffey Jr. is going to sign with your team, probably as soon as today. So get some sleep.

Braves Nation buzzing about two old-school G's
Source: braves.today.com

For all the talk surrounding a new day for the Atlanta Braves, the white-hot focus of Braves Nation this morning rests on two old-school G's: Ken Griffey Jr. and Tom Glavine.

Junior eyes Braves: Griffey, team have mutual interest
Source: braves.today.com

Ken Griffey Jr. a Brave? Looks like it could happen. The Braves are squarely in the mix for the future Hall of Famer, according to several published reports. In Griffey, the Braves would land a powerful stick to platoon with Matt Diaz in left field.

Report: Braves sign Lowe to four-year deal
Source: braves.today.com

The darkest offseason in Atlanta Braves history just took a dramatic swing north.

Report: Amphetamines still in play in MLB
Source: NY Daily News

Major League Baseball's anti-doping administrator on Friday released a summary of results from 3,486 urine samples collected last season, and the report by Dr. Bryan Smith shows amphetamine use continues in the sport despite a 2006 ban.

Anxious Braves Nation awaits Furcal's decision
Source: Braves.Today.Com

The Atlanta Braves, and their anxious fan base, awaits Rafael Furcal to decide between coming home to the Braves or remaining in Los Angeles.

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