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Steve Howe Killed in Car Accident
The late Steve Howe pitched hard and played hard. One of baseball's most tragic figures from the 1980s left a powerful legacy for today's pro athlete.
steve howe • howe • major league baseball • cocaine • los angeles dodgers
The late Steve Howe pitched hard and played hard. One of baseball's most tragic figures from the 1980s left a powerful legacy for today's pro athlete.
steve howe • howe • major league baseball • cocaine • los angeles dodgers
Triple Teamed
Only a World War II bond drive could bring about one baseball game between three teams.
bond drive • baseball • ynakees • giants • dodgers
Only a World War II bond drive could bring about one baseball game between three teams.
bond drive • baseball • ynakees • giants • dodgers
Swindler and Junkman
Ed Lopat was 5’10” tall and weighed 185 pounds. He was one of the best left-handed pitchers in Yankees’ history but is rarely mentioned anymore. Yankees’ general manager George Weiss acquired Ed Lopat in one of the most one-sided trades ever made.
yankees • lopat • reynolds • world series • stengel
Ed Lopat was 5’10” tall and weighed 185 pounds. He was one of the best left-handed pitchers in Yankees’ history but is rarely mentioned anymore. Yankees’ general manager George Weiss acquired Ed Lopat in one of the most one-sided trades ever made.
yankees • lopat • reynolds • world series • stengel
But We Beat the Red Sox
Winners are not concerned with the goals and accomplishments of others. Winners go out and do what they must.
yankees-red sox rivalry • yankees • red sox • brooklyn dodgers • new york giants
Winners are not concerned with the goals and accomplishments of others. Winners go out and do what they must.
yankees-red sox rivalry • yankees • red sox • brooklyn dodgers • new york giants
You're Never Too Old
Does it really matter how old a player is?
baseball • sports • news • teams • indians
Does it really matter how old a player is?
baseball • sports • news • teams • indians
Baseball and Autumn in New York
For ten straight years the World Series was played in New York City, usually between two New York teams. DiMaggio, Robinson, Mays and Mantle were among the heroes.
world series • dominant new york teams • baseball championships • new york baseball teams • casey stengel
For ten straight years the World Series was played in New York City, usually between two New York teams. DiMaggio, Robinson, Mays and Mantle were among the heroes.
world series • dominant new york teams • baseball championships • new york baseball teams • casey stengel
Jackie Robinson Honored
April 15, 2007 marked the 60th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's memorable debut in the major leagues.
jackie robinson • 42 • brooklyn dodgers • branch rickey • baseball
April 15, 2007 marked the 60th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's memorable debut in the major leagues.
jackie robinson • 42 • brooklyn dodgers • branch rickey • baseball
Is Manny Ramirez Major League Baseball's MVP?
Manny Ramirez won't win the MVP award in either the American or National League, but his composite performance would win him a fictional MLB Most Valuable Player trophy.
manny ramirez 2008 season • manny ramirez trade • manny ramirez dodgers • manny ramirez home run • manny ramirez mvp
Manny Ramirez won't win the MVP award in either the American or National League, but his composite performance would win him a fictional MLB Most Valuable Player trophy.
manny ramirez 2008 season • manny ramirez trade • manny ramirez dodgers • manny ramirez home run • manny ramirez mvp
NL West: Trades, free agents
The San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Deigo Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks were all busy National League West teams during the winter.
major league baseball • national league west • san francisco giants • los angeles dodgers • san diego padres
The San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Deigo Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks were all busy National League West teams during the winter.
major league baseball • national league west • san francisco giants • los angeles dodgers • san diego padres
Mets Slight Old-Time Fans
Mets owner Fred Wilpon puts Brooklyn first, and forgets about fans of the New York Giants with the construction of Citi Field.
mets citi field • citi field opening • new york giants • brooklyn dodgers • wilpon owner of mets
Mets owner Fred Wilpon puts Brooklyn first, and forgets about fans of the New York Giants with the construction of Citi Field.
mets citi field • citi field opening • new york giants • brooklyn dodgers • wilpon owner of mets
NL West: 5 Questions
Lacking a dominant team, the National League West could be up for grabs in the 2007 season
national league west • nl west • dodgers • giants • rockies
Lacking a dominant team, the National League West could be up for grabs in the 2007 season
national league west • nl west • dodgers • giants • rockies
World Series MVP Guide (1955-1979)
From Johnny Podres to Don Clendenon, here are the guys who came through at the biggest time of the baseball year.
johnny podres world series mvp 1955 • bob gibson world series mvp 1964 1767 • white ford world series mvp 1961 • don larsen perfect game 1956 world series • brooks robinson world series mvp
From Johnny Podres to Don Clendenon, here are the guys who came through at the biggest time of the baseball year.
johnny podres world series mvp 1955 • bob gibson world series mvp 1964 1767 • white ford world series mvp 1961 • don larsen perfect game 1956 world series • brooks robinson world series mvp
Baseball's Top 5 Pitchers
Here are the statistics and biographical sketches of the final five of the Top 10 MLB pitchers since 1950. These are some of the truly great MLB pitchers of all time.
best mlb pitchers • great mlb pitchers • mlb's top 5 pitchers • baseball's top 5 pitchers • baseball's top five pitchers
Here are the statistics and biographical sketches of the final five of the Top 10 MLB pitchers since 1950. These are some of the truly great MLB pitchers of all time.
best mlb pitchers • great mlb pitchers • mlb's top 5 pitchers • baseball's top 5 pitchers • baseball's top five pitchers
Boomerang 10-Day Comic Marathon
Classic cartoon channel Boomerang will present 10-day marathon, with focus on a single character each day. Marathon begins July 21.
turner broadcasting • boomerang • cartoon network • cartoon • duck dodgers
Classic cartoon channel Boomerang will present 10-day marathon, with focus on a single character each day. Marathon begins July 21.
turner broadcasting • boomerang • cartoon network • cartoon • duck dodgers
Five Best World Series Since 1950
These five championship series were the best since the dawn of baseball's television age.
best world series games • best world series ever • great world series games • 1991 world series smoltz morris • 1975 world series fisk homer
These five championship series were the best since the dawn of baseball's television age.
best world series games • best world series ever • great world series games • 1991 world series smoltz morris • 1975 world series fisk homer
Jackie Robinson's 1947 Season
As baseball approaches the 60th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic debut, the great man's career and life should be celebrated by all baseball fans.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson's rookie year • tribute • major league baseball
As baseball approaches the 60th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic debut, the great man's career and life should be celebrated by all baseball fans.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson's rookie year • tribute • major league baseball
Annie Award nominees for animation
The 31st annual Annie Awards for animation are coming up. Who will win?
The 31st annual Annie Awards for animation are coming up. Who will win?
A Foreign World Champion
In the near future, there will be an international baseball tournament, and a short time after its inception, there may be a "foreign" World Champion.
foreign world champion • world series • international tournament • world baseball classic • opening day
In the near future, there will be an international baseball tournament, and a short time after its inception, there may be a "foreign" World Champion.
foreign world champion • world series • international tournament • world baseball classic • opening day
Koufax or Gibson?
Sandy Koufax and Bob Gibson were the consistently dominant pitchers of the 1960s. Koufax was more spectacular for a few years, but Gibson stayed great much longer.
great pitchers • dominant pitchers • pitchers of the 1960's • sandy koufax • bob gibson
Sandy Koufax and Bob Gibson were the consistently dominant pitchers of the 1960s. Koufax was more spectacular for a few years, but Gibson stayed great much longer.
great pitchers • dominant pitchers • pitchers of the 1960's • sandy koufax • bob gibson
Mako Iwamatsu (1933 - 2006)
Mako (full name Mako Iwamatsu) voiced roles in Samurai Jack, Avatar: The Last Airbender and Dexter's Laboratory. He fought to get Asian actors better roles in Hollywood.
mako • mako iwamatsu • samurai jack • dexter's laboratory • avatar: the last airbender
Mako (full name Mako Iwamatsu) voiced roles in Samurai Jack, Avatar: The Last Airbender and Dexter's Laboratory. He fought to get Asian actors better roles in Hollywood.
mako • mako iwamatsu • samurai jack • dexter's laboratory • avatar: the last airbender
Selected 2004 Daytime Emmy Nominations
An edited list of nominees for the 2004 Daytime Emmy awards, narrowed down to categories relevant to children's television.
An edited list of nominees for the 2004 Daytime Emmy awards, narrowed down to categories relevant to children's television.
Smug and Flippant--Guess Who
It is sad that broadcasters such as Vin Scully are becoming a rare breed. It is even sadder that John Sterling is the primary announcer for the team that had Mel Allen, Red Barber, Curt Gowdy, and Jim Woods do their games.
vin scully • yankees • sterling • mel allen • red barber
It is sad that broadcasters such as Vin Scully are becoming a rare breed. It is even sadder that John Sterling is the primary announcer for the team that had Mel Allen, Red Barber, Curt Gowdy, and Jim Woods do their games.
vin scully • yankees • sterling • mel allen • red barber
Soulkid#1: Americanized Review
Over five years in the making, Americanized is the debut album from indie funksters Soulkid#1. A deft blend of classic soul and hip indie rock, it's a hidden classic.
soulkid#1 • americanized • soulkid#1 debut album review • (more bounce in) california • it's alive media
Over five years in the making, Americanized is the debut album from indie funksters Soulkid#1. A deft blend of classic soul and hip indie rock, it's a hidden classic.
soulkid#1 • americanized • soulkid#1 debut album review • (more bounce in) california • it's alive media
World Series MVP Guide (1970-1984)
From Brooks Robinson to Allan Trammell, these are the best players from each annual Fall Classic from 1970 through 1984.
1980 world series mvp mike schmidt • 1970 world series mvp brooks robinson • 1971 world series mvp roberto clemente • world series mvp reggie jackson • reggie jackson mr. october
From Brooks Robinson to Allan Trammell, these are the best players from each annual Fall Classic from 1970 through 1984.
1980 world series mvp mike schmidt • 1970 world series mvp brooks robinson • 1971 world series mvp roberto clemente • world series mvp reggie jackson • reggie jackson mr. october
2004 Daytime Emmy Winners
With the Daytime Emmys freshly presented, take a look at daytime television's best. While all winners in all genre categories are included, children's television winners are highlighted.
With the Daytime Emmys freshly presented, take a look at daytime television's best. While all winners in all genre categories are included, children's television winners are highlighted.
When Commemorative Statues & Public Art Offends
Nelson and New Denver, BC, attracted massive backlashes when they tried to erect statues commemorating historic social events and injustices some preferred to forget.
commemorative statues and public art • doukhobor residential schools in new denver • japanese-canadian internment camps in ww2 • vietnam draft-dodgers in canada • columbia-kootenay basin water treaties of the 1930
Nelson and New Denver, BC, attracted massive backlashes when they tried to erect statues commemorating historic social events and injustices some preferred to forget.
commemorative statues and public art • doukhobor residential schools in new denver • japanese-canadian internment camps in ww2 • vietnam draft-dodgers in canada • columbia-kootenay basin water treaties of the 1930
Brand New 2007 MLB Power Rankings
The MLB Power Rankings change day-to-day in the early part of the MLB season. So far, most of the preseason favorites have struggled with injuries and poor fielding.
mlb power rankings • 2007 mlb power rankings • 10 best mlb teams • top 10 mlb teams • 2007 mlb season
The MLB Power Rankings change day-to-day in the early part of the MLB season. So far, most of the preseason favorites have struggled with injuries and poor fielding.
mlb power rankings • 2007 mlb power rankings • 10 best mlb teams • top 10 mlb teams • 2007 mlb season
Pitching Wins the World Series
Pitching wins championships. From Cornelius Alexander McGillicuddy, known as Connie Mack, to the modern era of Joe Torre, good pitching will usually stop good hitting.
pitching wins • pitching wins world series • october baseball • era joe torre • two playoff rounds
Pitching wins championships. From Cornelius Alexander McGillicuddy, known as Connie Mack, to the modern era of Joe Torre, good pitching will usually stop good hitting.
pitching wins • pitching wins world series • october baseball • era joe torre • two playoff rounds
2007 MLB Power Rankings
The first week of the MLB season delivered both surprise and disappointment. Will these top 10 MLB teams be able to hold their rankings all season? Don't count on it.
mlb power rankings • 2007 mlb power rankings • 2007 mlb season • 2007 baseball season • new york mets
The first week of the MLB season delivered both surprise and disappointment. Will these top 10 MLB teams be able to hold their rankings all season? Don't count on it.
mlb power rankings • 2007 mlb power rankings • 2007 mlb season • 2007 baseball season • new york mets
Baseball's Top 10 Pitchers
The baseball world has gotten a lot tougher on pitchers since 1950. Shorter fences, lower mounds and bigger hitters make these greats so much more impressive.
best mlb pitchers • great mlb pitchers • mlb's top ten pitchers • baseball's top 10 pitchers • top 10 pitchers
The baseball world has gotten a lot tougher on pitchers since 1950. Shorter fences, lower mounds and bigger hitters make these greats so much more impressive.
best mlb pitchers • great mlb pitchers • mlb's top ten pitchers • baseball's top 10 pitchers • top 10 pitchers
Early Season Predictions Revisited
A quick look at some things that were predicted early.
baseball • teams • major league • sports
A quick look at some things that were predicted early.
baseball • teams • major league • sports
Game Seven Four Consecutive Years
It is unusual for the visiting team to win the seventh game of the World Series, but it happened every time from 1955-1958.
seventh game world series • visiting team world series • visiting team • brooklyn dodgers 1955 world series • yankees beat brooklyn
It is unusual for the visiting team to win the seventh game of the World Series, but it happened every time from 1955-1958.
seventh game world series • visiting team world series • visiting team • brooklyn dodgers 1955 world series • yankees beat brooklyn
Jackie Robinson Career After 1947
Sometimes people forget that in addition to breaking baseball's color barrier and being a great Civil Rights figure, Jackie Robinson was one great baseball player.
jackie robinson • jackie robinson 1947 • breaking the color barrier • color barrier in baseball • segregation in america
Sometimes people forget that in addition to breaking baseball's color barrier and being a great Civil Rights figure, Jackie Robinson was one great baseball player.
jackie robinson • jackie robinson 1947 • breaking the color barrier • color barrier in baseball • segregation in america
Jackie Robinson's Enduring Legacy
Jackie Robinson's life after baseball was marked by great efforts and great honors. He and Babe Ruth are the most important ballplayers of all time.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson day • civil rights movement • april 15
Jackie Robinson's life after baseball was marked by great efforts and great honors. He and Babe Ruth are the most important ballplayers of all time.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson day • civil rights movement • april 15
Pedro, Roger, Bernie and Kim
The greatest rivalry in the history of sports has taken a hit. Pedro Martinez has announced that he will become a free agent at the end of this season. Pedro Martinez will be leaving the Red Sox “Nation” to join another “nation” unless the Red Sox produce enough Federal Reserve Notes to satisfy him.
pedro • martinez • yankees • red sox • williams
The greatest rivalry in the history of sports has taken a hit. Pedro Martinez has announced that he will become a free agent at the end of this season. Pedro Martinez will be leaving the Red Sox “Nation” to join another “nation” unless the Red Sox produce enough Federal Reserve Notes to satisfy him.
pedro • martinez • yankees • red sox • williams
Players, Owners, and Money
Today's older fans enjoy telling young fans how much the old players cared, but that is simplistic. Players cared about winning, but primarily because of money.
players • owners • money • winning important • money is primary goal
Today's older fans enjoy telling young fans how much the old players cared, but that is simplistic. Players cared about winning, but primarily because of money.
players • owners • money • winning important • money is primary goal
Poltics and Baseball Don't Mix
Government interference in a private enterprise has occurred as long the game has been played. Baseball and its fans can manage without politicans.
leave game alone • government interference • role models • doubleheader • split doubleheader
Government interference in a private enterprise has occurred as long the game has been played. Baseball and its fans can manage without politicans.
leave game alone • government interference • role models • doubleheader • split doubleheader
The Super Chief and Roger
Allie Reynolds and Roger Clemens both were great Yankees clutch pitchers and both wore number 22. The number 22 should be retired twice.
allie reynolds • roger clemens • yankees • 22 • world series
Allie Reynolds and Roger Clemens both were great Yankees clutch pitchers and both wore number 22. The number 22 should be retired twice.
allie reynolds • roger clemens • yankees • 22 • world series
The Top 10 Baseball Teams of All Time
Many great teams have come and gone over the past 140 years of major league baseball. Here is our list of the ten best baseball teams of all time.
baseball's best teams ever • 10 best baseball teams of all time • best 10 baseball teams • best ten baseball teams • best team ever
Many great teams have come and gone over the past 140 years of major league baseball. Here is our list of the ten best baseball teams of all time.
baseball's best teams ever • 10 best baseball teams of all time • best 10 baseball teams • best ten baseball teams • best team ever
When Ryan Criticized Hodges
The young fireballer said that the Mets failed to help him develop, partially because manager Gil Hodges and pitching coach Rube Walker were uncommunicative.
mets • he • ryan • fregosi • hodges
The young fireballer said that the Mets failed to help him develop, partially because manager Gil Hodges and pitching coach Rube Walker were uncommunicative.
mets • he • ryan • fregosi • hodges
Religion in the Workplace
Religious differences can be complicated, particularly in the workplace. Add diverse beliefs and there's a recipe for disaster.
religion at work • religion in the workplace • interfaith office • faith at work • religion
Religious differences can be complicated, particularly in the workplace. Add diverse beliefs and there's a recipe for disaster.
religion at work • religion in the workplace • interfaith office • faith at work • religion
Is It As Bad As It Seems?
Perranoski was on the mound 8.8% of the time for the Dodgers. This past season, Mariano was on the mound 4.8% of the time for the Yankees.
yankees • giambi • pettitte • rivera • perranoski
Perranoski was on the mound 8.8% of the time for the Dodgers. This past season, Mariano was on the mound 4.8% of the time for the Yankees.
yankees • giambi • pettitte • rivera • perranoski
Yankees-Red Sox: It Doesn't Matter
It doesn't matter if the Yankees or the Red Sox win the American League Eastern Division title this season because the loser could still win the World Series.
yankees • red sox • rivalry • bucky dent • wild card
It doesn't matter if the Yankees or the Red Sox win the American League Eastern Division title this season because the loser could still win the World Series.
yankees • red sox • rivalry • bucky dent • wild card
World Series Flops
Some of baseball's greatest stars have flopped in the limelight of the World series.
world series flops • stars in world series • babe ruth • ty cobb • ted williams
Some of baseball's greatest stars have flopped in the limelight of the World series.
world series flops • stars in world series • babe ruth • ty cobb • ted williams
Baseball's Last Few Races
Major league baseball has been very lucky to have Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa chasing 61 home runs this year, because it's only mid August and already most of the races are over.
baseball • pennant races • websites • web sites
Major league baseball has been very lucky to have Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa chasing 61 home runs this year, because it's only mid August and already most of the races are over.
baseball • pennant races • websites • web sites
2007 National League Stat Leaders
The 2007 baseball season was one for the ages. Records fell, milestones were met and front-runners collapsed. Here is a wrap-up on the NL's top hitters and pitchers.
2007 national league hitting records • 2007 national league hitting statistics • 2007 national league pitching records • 2007 national league pitching statitsics • 2007 best national league pitchers
The 2007 baseball season was one for the ages. Records fell, milestones were met and front-runners collapsed. Here is a wrap-up on the NL's top hitters and pitchers.
2007 national league hitting records • 2007 national league hitting statistics • 2007 national league pitching records • 2007 national league pitching statitsics • 2007 best national league pitchers
Baseball Bounces Back From War
High expectations, surprising achievements, and baffling disappointments marked the return of baseball's top stars from the war.
1946 baseball season • postwar baseball • baseball surprises • 1946 world series • new york yankees
High expectations, surprising achievements, and baffling disappointments marked the return of baseball's top stars from the war.
1946 baseball season • postwar baseball • baseball surprises • 1946 world series • new york yankees
Karl Spooner:Strikeouts and Injury
Spooner set the record for the most strikeouts by a pitcher in his first two games, but he pitched only one full season in the majors due to a sore arm.
karl spooner strikeouts • karl spooner injury • spooner sore arm • most strikeouts first two games • twenty seven strikeouts
Spooner set the record for the most strikeouts by a pitcher in his first two games, but he pitched only one full season in the majors due to a sore arm.
karl spooner strikeouts • karl spooner injury • spooner sore arm • most strikeouts first two games • twenty seven strikeouts
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