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Most people know that Rickey Henderson is the top base stealer of all time. But there are many colorful, fun characters in baseball history who were master bag thieves.

Babe Ruth ran the bases aggressively (though not always effectively) and finished his career with some impressive stolen base feats.

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.

Rickey Henderson's long and storied career should earn him a ticket to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

How can voters once again ignore 438 career homers and eight All-Star appearances?

In Major League Baseball's 25-and-under category, these youthful hitters rule.

He was one of the greatest ball players of all time.He seemed to be everywhere in the outfield and was Rookie of the Year in 1951 and Most Valuable Player in 1954.

With one quarter of the season already gone, here is a baseball fantasy update on the best players, the biggest surprises and the major disappointments for 2007.

When we compare their first thirteen seasons, A-Rod beats Barry.

Houston Astros outfielder Hunter Pence, a first time all-star, says he'll lean on shortstop Miguel Tejada, named to his sixth all-star team, when they meet in St. Louis.

The outfield is the best and deepest source for great fantasy baseball players.

Jason Bartlett won America a free taco just by stealing a base in game one of the 2008 World Series. Taco Bell is holding the promotion nationwide.

The three "Rs" are still the best fantasy options at shortstop.

Fantasy baseball projections for hitters in 2009 confirm that home runs will be very valuable in AL-only leagues.

Here is a comprehensive collection of career, season and single game hitting records by Major Leaguers from 1900 to the present.

The 1917 White Sox won 100 games, but they have become an afterthought since many of their stars played on the 1919 Black Sox.

The best MLB fantasy second basemen include Chase Utley, Robinson Cano, and sophomore sensation Dan Uggla.

The Baseball Writers Association of America voted Rickey Henderson, on his first ballot, and Jim Rice, on his final one, into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Chase Utley of the Phillies is healthy and poised to put up some serious fantasy numbers. Take him first among second basemen.

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

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the richest franchise histories in baseball. In their honor, please memorize their team and individual hitting and pitching records.

Adam Dunn is one of baseball's most underrated players, especially by those who refuse to acknowledge modern statistical measurements.

Rickey Henderson will be named to the Hall of Fame when results are announced in January. Jim Rice, Andre Dawson and Bert Blyleven may get passed over again, though.

During the long course of major league history there have been several players who were long in the tooth when they entered the big leagues.

The 2007 MLB Fantasy Season is less than a month away. Here is baseball's First Team All-Fantasy squad.

The Baseball Hall of Fame opened in 1939 to mark the centennial of the game's legendary founding. The first five players elected are still legends.

Great shortstops have been key to many baseball championships. They have done it with the bat, the glove, spirit, or leadership. The best have done it with all of them.

Grady Sizemore is the All-Star centerfielder for the Cleveland Indians, looking to help the team capture its first World Series title since 1948.

Even with so much attention shown to first round draft picks in every organization, there are always future stars found in the late rounds of MLB's Amateur Draft.

From Frankie Frisch to Rogers Hornsby to Bob Gibson to Albert Pujols, the St. Louis Cardinals have given baseball some of its greatest players. Here's their record book.

Babe Ruth is the best player who ever lived because he was the best hitter of his time and one of the best pitchers of his time as well.

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.

The 2006 American League champs dropped to second place last year. But after a boatload of winter acquisitions, they look like they can win it all in 2008.

Recent years have seen the shattering of some of baseball's most admired records. Can any truly stand the test of time?

The diminutive slugging shortstop was the most valuable player in the Senior Circuit this year. No doubt about it.

Henderson played for the Yankees from 1985-1989. He was a fine player, but the Yankees have had many outfielders who had better Yankee careers.

High school star B.J. Upton taken second by Tampa Bay and Milwaukee went after high school slugger Prince Fielder.

College third basemen Alex Gordon, Ryan Zimmerman and Ryan Braun follow in top five. Troy Tulowitzki and Mike Pelfrey also in Majors with Cameron Maybin close.

Second base is not the best position from which to draft fantasy players. This year, however, the spot has quite a few players you will be happy to have on your team.

Victor Martinez sits atop the list of the best fantasy catchers in Major League Baseball.

After an inactive period of nearly a decade, women's baseball was again played. This time on a level never before reached.

The First Base position is the strongest and deepest in the fantasy baseball world. Here are the top 20 at the best position.

The Cardinals sent Ray Washburn to the mound against the Detroit bats. The Tigers stroked three home runs. But McCarver and Cepada countered. Brock stole three bases.

Some baseball players take a while to heat up. For these five players, the hot days of July have been a blessing for their respective swings.

Bobby Abreu couldn't find a job last winter, but a strong season in 2009 landed him a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels.

Here are the best hitters to play for that team which currently spends it's summers in the friendly confines of Wrigley Field.

By signing Curtis Granderson to a five-year, $30.25 million deal Monday, Detroit Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski reinforced that he's committed to winning beyond 2008.

Fantasy Baseball players are always looking for a leg up on the competition. Here are four players that are sitting on the waiver wire, just waiting to be added.

Game Four of the 1968 World Series quickly got out of hand for Detroit when Bob Gibson returned to the mound for the Cardinals to stop the Tigers and McLain in a rout.