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Finding the perfect gifts for the avid sports fan can be challenging. Some online sites have great ideas for those who enjoy all things baseball.

Alyssa Milano's first book "Safe at Home" and "Confessions of a She-Fan" by Jane Heller offer readers a glimpse of an overlooked side of sports: female fans.

What do you get that hard-to-buy-for baseball fan on your holiday shopping list? How about game tickets? Or a favorite photo turned into a team ornament?

The World Baseball Classic has received a lot of criticism from detractors, but true baseball fans should embrace this international tournament.

Barry Bonds may have tied Babe Ruth for second place on the all-time home run list, but Major League Baseball fans are not celebrating.

Now that the season is over, how will baseball fans occupy themselves over the winter while waiting for that glorious day in February when pitchers and catchers report?

Ichiro Suzuki has been a special baseball player since he day he arrived at the Seattle Mariners' spring training camp in 1999.

As the designated hitter enters its 35th season, baseball fans continue to debate its overall value to the game of baseball.

Alex Rodriguez's leaked test results has put baseball in a terrible situation. Although none of this should have ever gone public, the damage has been done to the league.

A baseball umpire earns years of low pay, reaps abuse when his job is done well, and receives his highest complement when he's unnoticed. It's amazing how good they are.

Formed by a local tavern owner and a future mayor of Boston, the Royal Rooters were a club of insane Red Sox fans who often directly impacted the outcome of Boston games.

Baseball fans traveling in the Western U.S. can catch spring training games by many popular teams in Arizona. Tickets usually start around $10, making it a cheap day out.

The AFL is a little-known baseball development league boasting alums such as Troy Tulowitzki.

Every year, a multitude of Major League Baseball players hit milestone home runs. A trend has emerged where fans who catch them demand a hefty price for the ball.

Marianne Moore takes the post game analysis from a 1950's New York Yankees game, and transforms it into a free form poem about what is great about baseball.

Once upon a time in Hollywood, and elsewhere, Ring Lardner's and Joe E. Brown's characters were morally valued. Brown played Lardner's Elmer the Great in 1933.

College Baseball has begun to characterize the city of Corvallis, Oregon as the increasing popularity of the sport brings fans to cheer on the Oregon State Beavers.

Batter up! Professional baseball returns to Port Charlotte, Florida, in February 2009 when the Tampa Bay Rays kick off spring training in the new Charlotte Sports Park.

Memorial Day is considered the first milestone of the baseball season and a time to determine which teams are actually playoff contenders.

The first in a series of Baseball Primer articles examines the origins of Baseball's Spring Training in Florida, Arizona, Mississippi and even Japan.

Whether enjoying a little league, high school, college or major league baseball game, fans should remember these important items before leaving for the ballpark.

With three major records in baseball history achieved this week, the mainstream media's obsession with sport as a show, has once again been on display

The New York Yankees spend the most money and this season they are winning the biggest. It is a system that is good for baseball.

A detailed guide to visiting Cleveland's major league baseball park, Progressive Field.

After two disappointing performances to start the season, the Yankees finally played a complete game to defeat the Baltimore Orioles.

It was bad enough when the reviled Barry Bonds was the main target of the steroid scandal but now that Alex Rodriguez is in the middle how will baseball recover?

Stumped by Christmas shopping? Then buy your favorite baseball fan a few of these great page turners about our National Pastime.

Before or after the Aces game, check out some local game day specials in some of downtown's most popular watering holes and restaurants.

Harrisburg's great minor league baseball tradition has taken a downturn lately, but new ownership and new management are looking to return the franchise to prominence.

Hank Aaron was one of the best players ever to set foot on a baseball field. But when he approached Babe Ruth's all-time home run mark, he endured ugly, dangerous racism

From their refusal to forgive Bill Buckner to their make-believe "Red Sox Nation," Boston fans give baseball many reasons to be ashamed of an otherwise great franchise.

Legendary home run king Babe Ruth would not have had the chance to be a hitter with the desinated hitter rule

Sports books for boys are a great way to get reluctant readers hooked. These baseball books are popular books for boys ages 9, 10, 11 and 12.

Boomers and seniors can join friends and spouses on money-saving vacations to major league Cactus League and Grapefruit League games and World Baseball Classic.

Through its American history, baseball has revolved around tradition and ritual, from performing the Chicken Dance, the Wave and the Seventh Inning Stretch.

The Milwaukee Brewers will be busy during the 2009 MLB offseason, and whether or not they sign free agent ace CC Sabathia should not be the only concern of their fans.

The Chicago Cubs, one of the most successful baseball teams of the first decade of the twentieth century, won their first World Series in 1907--and their last in 1908.

Former Boston Red Sox Manny Ramirez will be suspended from baseball for 50 games after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.

Carl Hubbell's pitching feat against five future Hall of Famers beginning with Ruth and Gehrig helped make the All Star game the midsummer classic.

The Commonwealth is bordered by big city baseball markets other than the two major cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

The Phillies have another chance to do what they failed to do last year: bring a World Series trophy home to the City of Brotherly Love.

Federal authorities have dropped charges against two people involved in this year's Rainbow Gathering. The third is negotiating his charges.

On Tuesday October 28, Taco Bell will be giving one free crunchy ground beef taco to every customer as a result of Jason Bartlett's fifth-inning stolen base.

Spud Chandler once numbered top managers, hitters, and catchers among his admirers. Now long forgotten, he still holds the record for best career winning percentage.

An article published by Sports Illustrated implicates several past and current wrestlers of the WWE organization. Their reactions range from honest to evasive.

Here are 4 rookies to watch as the 2007 Season is about to kick off. Some will start in the Majors, some will be brought later in the season, but all are worth watching.

There are a lot of genuine MVP candidates in the National League, including old names like Pujols and Howard, and new ones like Ryan Braun and Ryan Ludwick.

For the World Baseball Classic to be as big as soccer's World Cup, MLB players have to care more about it than the regular season and World Series.

Minor league baseball is known for some silly stunts and promotional gags. But the Brooklyn Cyclones are changing the team name for one day to honor Barack Obama.

Now that Bonds has broken Hank Aaron's legendary home run record, it is time to decide who is the better baseball player.