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Ump's hits strike at soul of game
When you've been umpiring for as long as Joe West has, you tend to gather two things along the way: friendships and stories. Thanks to Nashville veteran Kent Goodson, longtime pianist for George Jones, those two collectibles dovetail nicely in West's...Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, Andy Griffith, Major League Baseball, Florida Marlins, Tommy Lasorda
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Foster, Mets reconcile after bitter end
More than two decades have passed since the Mets and George Foster bitterly parted ways, and apparently that's been enough time for a reconciliation. These days Foster, 59, does work from time to time for the Mets, essentially on call for meet-and-...Tags: New York Mets, Chicago White Sox, Tony Perez, Cincinnati Reds, Major League Baseball
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Breaking down the College World Series field
MIAMI (52-9) Coach: Jim Morris (694-254-2, 15th season) World Series appearances: 22, four titles Top hitters: 1B Yonder Alonso (.367, 23 HR, 71 RBI); 2B Jemile Weeks (.367, 11, 59); SS Ryan Jackson (.354, 4, 50) Top pitcher: LHP Chris Hernandez (11-...Tags: Chicago White Sox, Ryan Jackson, Major League Baseball, Jason Castro, Florida State University
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Sports in Hampton Roads
Fans' fare Hampton Roads has no major-league sports team, but the area doesn't lack for competitive action. From baseball and golf to football and hockey to basketball and motorsports, there is plenty of fierce competition year-round. Kingsmill. Home to...Tags: National Collegiate Athletic Association, Duke Snider, Boo Williams, Thomas Nelson Community College, Karrie Webb
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Dock Ellis is trying to strike back at a tough foe
The man who spoke out so clearly against racism in baseball talks softly now, his voice weakened by chronic pain and fatigue.
"I was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver the day after Thanksgiving," Dock Ellis said, "and from there I've been a little...Tags: Government, National Government, Government Health Care, Tony Perez, Health Treatments
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Players mentioned in Mitchell Report
The Associated PressChad Allen 2007 team: Played in Japan An outfielder who played with four teams in Major League Baseball between 1999 and 2005, the Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Indians, Florida Marlins, and Texas Rangers. In the report: Mets clubhouse attendant Kirk...Tags: Mike Stanton, Philadelphia Phillies, World Series, Surgery, Chuck Knoblauch
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1975 Cincinnati Reds (Photo)
The Big Red Machine had a lineup that would probably be feared even today. The was the first of back-to-back World Series wins with Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Pete Rose, Ken Griffey Sr. and Co.Tags: Ken Griffey, Cincinnati Reds, Major League Baseball, Joe Morgan, Pete Rose
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All-time Hall of Fame voting percentages
The Associated PressPlayer, Year, Cast, Votes, Pct. Tom Seaver 1992 430 425 98.84 Nolan Ryan 1999 497 491 98.79 Cal Ripken Jr. 2007 545 537 98.53 Ty Cobb 1936 226 222 98.23 George Brett 1999 497 488 98.19 Hank Aaron 1982 415 406 97.83 Tony Gwynn 2007 545 532 97.61...Tags: Charlie Gehringer, Duke Snider, Al Kaline, Carlton Fisk, Dave Winfield
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Hall of Fame first year eligible inductees
The Associated PressHank Aaron, of, 1982 Ernie Banks, ss-1b, 1977 Johnny Bench, c, 1989 Wade Boggs, 3b. 2005 George Brett, 3b, 1999 Lou Brock, of, 1985 Rod Carew, 2b-1b, 1991 Steve Carlton, p, 1994 Ty Cobb, of, 1936 Dennis Eckersley, p, 2004 Bob Feller, p, 1962...Tags: Al Kaline, Dave Winfield, Mickey Mantle, Robin Yount, Babe Ruth
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Stars are on ball at autograph show
Sun ReporterIn a private room at one end of the 300 level of the Baltimore Convention Center, four Hall of Famers sat at separate tables, signing baseballs, bats, jerseys and helmets that later would be shipped as pre-orders and sold. It's not often that Frank...Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, Jim Palmer, Major League Baseball, Yogi Berra
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B. Robinson's new highlight
From wire reportsFormer Orioles great Brooks Robinson caught on quickly: Preventing runs was just as important as scoring them. A human highlight film at the hot corner, Robinson finished No. 1 in fan voting for the all-time Rawlings Gold Glove team released yesterday....Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Brooks Robinson, Edgar Renteria, World Series
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Maese: In Cooperstown, today can never be Bonds' day
Here, in the one place charged with immortalizing baseball's feats and achievements, the biggest record of them all doesn't seem to exist this weekend. Here, in the No Barry Zone, steroids are unimaginable and controversy nonexistent. Here, we choose...Tags: Jim Palmer, Values, Harmon Killebrew, Don Sutton, Barry Bonds
Aug 10, 2008
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Jul 3, 2008
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Jun 14, 2008
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May 16, 2008
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May 13, 2008
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Dec 14, 2007
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Jan 9, 2007
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Aug 23, 2007
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