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Baseball 2012: The game's best off-beat, under-the-radar statistics and trivia
Fascinating baseball firsts and notable statistics can easily be missed in the playing of more than 2,000 big-league games each year. Here are the most intriguing developments that possibly escaped your notice.
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Casey Stengel: 12 quotes on his birthday
Here are 12 quotes from baseball legend Casey Stengel to mark his birth date of July 30, 1890.
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Anthony Davis eyebrows and 5 weird pro sports trademarks
Anthony Davis, the presumed first overall pick of the 2012 NBA Draft, has trademarked his famed unibrow and phrases like "Fear the brow" and "raise the brow." 2012 has been a big year for sports trademarks. Here are 5 of the best.
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Baseball fans: Take a quick tour of all 30 major league ballparks
Authors Josh Pahigian and Kevin O’Connell explore America's major league ballparks in "The Ultimate Baseball Road."
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Yogi Berra: 21 quotes for his birthday
Yogi Berra turns 87 on May 12th. Here are some of his oft-quoted malapropisms and aphorisms.
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Jenni Rivera, the 'Diva de la Banda,' lost in Mexico jet crash (+video)
Jenni Rivera died Sunday when her Learjet 25 crashed. Jenni Rivera was a mother, grandmother, and the queen of the grupero music scene in Mexico. Her death was confirmed by US officials Monday.
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Stocks finished mixed; Apple drags down S&P, Nasdaq
Stocks shot up on the heels of a positive jobs report Friday, but Apple's stock rained on Wall Street's parade.
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Can the Yankees dig out of 0-2 hole and win against the Tigers?
Experience has shown never to count out the Yankees, but in this ALCS, New York certainly has its work cut out for it. The Tigers have home-field advantage for Game 3 Tuesday night.
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With Romney in the lead, Obama needs to step up his debate game
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are huddled with their debate coaches, prepping for Tuesday night. Coming off a lackluster performance in their first encounter, Obama needs to do better.
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Presidential polls: Politics, like Major League Baseball, is numbers-driven
With 23 days and two important debates before Election Day, the presidential race could see major twists and turns. Here are the latest polling data, including an apparent advantage for Obama among early voters.
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Derek Jeter: Can Yankees win without him?
Injured Saturday night, Yankees shortstop and team captain Derek Jeter is out for baseball's post-season. Can the team carry on with the same toughness and inspiration he brings to the team?
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Alex Rodriguez benched: Will that help Yankees in decisive Game 5?
In explaining his decision to bench Alex Rodriguez, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said the slugger has struggled against right-handed pitchers in this series. The Orioles' starting pitcher, Jason Hammel, is right-handed.
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Baltimore Orioles: For baseball's Cinderella, has midnight finally struck?
After losing a heartbreaker Wednesday, the Baltimore Orioles must beat the New York Yankees twice in a row in Yankee Stadium to avoid elimination. But don't count them out yet.
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Modern Parenthood
Orioles mom: There’s no princess in baseball, OK?Princess culture has taken over American girlhood. But at a baseball game? The American League Division Series opener, no less? One mom draws the line.
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Baseball playoffs: Win and you're in on Wild Card Friday
The Braves, Cardinals, Orioles and Rangers all have a one-game shot to continue playing meaningful baseball games this weekend.
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Flying to center field with the boys of autumn
A newspaper account of a 14-inning ball game makes a point about irregular verbs.
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Baseball 2012: The game's best off-beat, under-the-radar statistics and trivia
Fascinating baseball firsts and notable statistics can easily be missed in the playing of more than 2,000 big-league games each year. Here are the most intriguing developments that possibly escaped your notice.
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Tigers' Cabrera earns baseball's first Triple Crown in 45 years
Detroit's Miguel Cabrera became the 15th player in Major League history to capture the American League batting title, plus compile the top home run and RBI totals this season.
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Fenway Park's 100th anniversary team: Where do you put Ted Willams?
Fenway Park: Who are the best Red Sox players of the past 100 years? The Monitor goes outside the box to name its lineup.
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After trial, Roger Clemens looks for some fun pitching again (+video)
Roger Clemens, the former Red Sox, Blue Jays, Yankees, and Astros pitcher, will throw in a minor league baseball game this weekend.
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Mariners' Felix Hernandez tosses baseball's third perfect game this year
Seattle's 'King Felix' dominated Tampa Bay for nine innings on Wednesday, resulting in the first perfect game of his stellar career and 23rd all time in Major League Baseball history.
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Remembering Johnny Pesky: the little big man of the Boston Red Sox
Enos Slaughter, the former Cardinals star, says Pesky was not to blame on a key play in the 1946 World Series.
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Review: Siri versus Google Voice Search versus S Voice
Will Apple's Siri triumph over its Android counterparts, despite being the oldest of the three virtual assistants?
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Michael Phelps: Will his Olympic medal records ever be broken?
Sure, everyone loves a bit of Michael Phelps hyperbole, but it is almost inconceivable that his Olympic career gold and total-medal marks could be broken in any foreseeable future.
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Casey Stengel: 12 quotes on his birthday
Here are 12 quotes from baseball legend Casey Stengel to mark his birth date of July 30, 1890.
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Ichiro Suzuki: How Japanese fans react to Yankees uniform
Ichiro Suzuki is arguably the most famous athlete in Japan. He is revered for his stoicism, perseverance, and attention to detail. What do Japanese fans say about Ichiro Suzuki's move to New York?
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Surprise! The Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nats are in first – for now
At the MLB All-Star break, Pittsburgh and Washington have shed their losing images in a 2012 season marked by an uncommon number of brilliant pitching performances. Can the Pirates and Nats keep it up?
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Prince Fielder blasts 28 homers to win All Star Home Run Derby
Prince Fielder won the All Star Home Run Derby for the second time in his career. Prince Fielder hit the four longest drives of the night, including two for 476 feet.
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Anthony Davis eyebrows and 5 weird pro sports trademarks
Anthony Davis, the presumed first overall pick of the 2012 NBA Draft, has trademarked his famed unibrow and phrases like "Fear the brow" and "raise the brow." 2012 has been a big year for sports trademarks. Here are 5 of the best.
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Baseball fans: Take a quick tour of all 30 major league ballparks
Authors Josh Pahigian and Kevin O’Connell explore America's major league ballparks in "The Ultimate Baseball Road."
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