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Left-handed people were once thought to be evil, clumsy, or mentally ill, but today people recognize that being left-handed is perfectly natural.

There is a common belief that "lefties can't play catcher," this is not necessarily true.

What to get for the lefty who has everything? Here are some gift ideas for any occasion.

Being left handed in a right handed world can be a challenge. However, most lefties have found a way to accomplish and excel by taking advantage of their uniqueness.

If you're left-handed, your personality traits may include resiliency & independence. Here are a few fascinating facts about left-handed people, lefties, or Southpaws.

The world is set up for right-handers. Parents who learn different techniques for teaching left-handed children will help them succeed in many areas of life.

Guitars, doorknobs, computer mice - these are items encountered and used everyday, and the one thing they have in common is that they particularly favour right-handers.

The American League won the first All Star game and offensively challenged pitcher Lefty Gomez singled home the first run in All Star game history.

Seven teams have scored over 1,000 runs in a season. Only the 1932 and 1936 teams won the World Series.

Florida Marlins prospects Mike Stanton and Matt Dominguez, Cubs third baseman Josh Vitters and Marlins lefty Andrew Miller top the Surprise Rafters roster for the AFL.

From 2006-2009, Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester went from being a cancer victim to cancer survivor, World Series champ and Cy Young Award contender.

The New York Mets may feel like winners in the Johan Santana sweepstakes, but it could be that the Detroit Tigers are the biggest winners.

Baseball is often regarded as America's favorite pastime. So it's no surprise that it is the most popular and common subject on U.S. postage stamps.

Rapid Robert pitched three no hitters, struck out 348 batters in a season, and won at least 20 games six times, but what was unique was he gave up many walks and few runs

Biography of Connie Mack, a Hall of Fame baseball legend and record-breaking manager of the Philadelphia Athletics for 50 years

Only twenty-three pitchers have won 300 or more career games since professional baseball started in 1869. Tom Glavine is the newest member.

Masters Tournament tickets are a rare find for good reason. Augusta National Golf Club has been a grand stage for some of the most dramatic moments in golf history.

The lineup card for the 1928 Philadelphia Athletics reads like the player's directory to the Baseball Hall of Fame. So why did they finish in second place?

This slick-fielding first baseman was also, unfortunately, an inveterate gambler and a well-known cheat.

Baseballs used at Coors Field are stored in a humidor, which has resulted in a decrease in offense, but despite lower scoring games, the Rockies lack solid starters.

If Whitey Ford's career had begun in 1987, when Tom Glavine's did, would Ford have made the Hall of Fame as easily as he did?

Middlesex, a second novel by Jeffrey Eugenides, is of epic proportion to say the least. It recounts the history and humour that made Calliope into the man he is today.

Here are the essential facts, figures and stories that every baseball fan needs to know about the All-Star game.

Ryan threw seven no-hitters, struck out more batters than anyone else in history and won 324 games. So why is he rarely acknowledged as one of the game's great pitchers?

The Mariners made a strong early December splash. Then the M's snatched ace lefty Cliff Lee. Will it be enough to knock off LA and become AL West's new sheriff in town?

Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman defected from his homeland and is now expected to receive a huge contract despite question marks.

Players traded in mid-season star in playoffs as ex-Red Sox Manny and Los Angeles try to beat Chicago rotation of Dempster, Zambrano, and former Oakland A's Rich Harden.

Giants catcher Buster Posey, Arizona first baseman Brandon Allen, Phillies outfielder Domonic Brown and three Japanese pitchers top the Scottsdale Scorpions roster.

Mets first baseman Ike Davis, Kansas City third baseman Mike Moustakas and big league pitchers Matt Harrison and Ian Kennedy top the Surprise Rafters roster for the AFL.

With Spring Training just around the corner, the Giants will have to make some big personnel decisions at every position on the diamond.

David Price and Matt Wieters lead a list of very talented young players knocking at the door to the Majors and ready to break it down with a Rookie of the Year award.

Tim Beckham, Brian Matusz and Buster Posey are hoping to be the top overall pick in this year's draft.

Perhaps rattled by repeated steroid scandals, the Red Sox drop four straight games at Yankee Stadium for the first time in more than 20 years.

A reliable, versatile spinning rod makes up an imperative part of every angler's arsenal. Fortunately, there are some great rods available that truly are great values.

With just two teams remaining, here's a breakdown of the upcoming World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies. The series begins Wednesday night.

The T-shirts and buttons sporting the name of a political candidate usually disappear after an election. Not so with Barack Obama T-shirts.

From Shibe Park and the Spectrum to the Palestra and The Linc, Philadelphia, America's birthplace in 1776, has a rich sports tradition comparable to many states.

One of the game's greatest pitchers joins the craft's most elite club.

After a self-imposed Yankee deadline passed it appears the Boston Red Sox once again have the upper hand in their quest for lefty hurler Johan Santana.

Steve Earle, one of the great names in Americana music, pays tribute to his mentor Townes Van Zandt on his new album "Townes."

From Shibe Park to The Vet and Citizens Bank Park, baseball in Philadelphia has a rich sports tradition comparable to many states.

Even if 24-year old pitcher Pat Venditte doesn't make it in major league baseball, at least he'll own the distinction of having an official rule named after him.

The Yankee starters were superb in this weekend's series against the Kansas City Royal. Unfortunately, the Yankee bullpen could not hold the lead in the final game.

The Fall Classic moves 108 miles to Citizen's Bank Park. It's just a matter of time before the Yankees offense erupts, but will it be during the first game in Philly?

The American League Championship Series begins tonight as the New York Yankees look to get past the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a team that has been their nemesis.

More and more fun terms, slang and lingo from the New Baseball Lexicon.

The following is a preview of the upcoming series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies, with analysis of how these reigning division champs match up.

Sandy Koufax may have been the best left-handed pitcher of all time. Here are ten essential things that every baseball fan needs to know about the man.

For the second straight season, the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers will meet in the NLCS and it promises to be a very competitive series.

From Dazzy Vance in the 1920s to Mike Piazza in the 1990s, the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers have had a plethora of great players. Here are the eleven best of all time.