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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.
Fenway Park: 5 new books about the beloved ballpark

5 new books to check out about the fabled stadium
6 odd baseball rituals

6 baseball rituals – meant to ensure a win – from Hart Seely's book 'The Juju Rules.'
MLB Opening Day: Looking back at 100 years of baseball history

To get a sense of the historic arc Major League Baseball has taken over just the past 100 years, hop on our time machine and review some of its key news and developments at 10-year intervals, beginning in 1912.
7 of the best young adult novels of 2011

Here are seven of my favorite young adult novels of 2011.

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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.
What did Andy Pettitte say about Roger Clemens and HGH? (+video)

In the Roger Clemens perjury trial, former teammate Andy Pettitte testified that Clemens told him that he took human growth hormone (HGH). Pettitte is a key witness and takes the stand again Wednesday.
Brooklyn Nets launch new logo. Reactions mixed (+video)

The Brooklyn Nets have released a new logo, designed by rapper and co-owner Jay-Z. Love it or hate it, it won't really catch on until the Brooklyn Nets start winning more basketball games.
Fenway Park: 5 new books about the beloved ballpark

5 new books to check out about the fabled stadium
Tim Tebow booed at Yankee Stadium: So what?

Tim Tebow was booed by Yankees fans. Really? Once Tim Tebow plays, New York fans will have something to cheer - or boo - about.
Feds bulk up for retrial of Roger Clemens over steroids

The Justice Department, embarrassed by an error that caused a mistrial of Roger Clemens last year, has added more prosecutors as it seeks to convict the famed pitcher of lying to Congress when he said he never used performance-enhancing drugs.
6 odd baseball rituals

6 baseball rituals – meant to ensure a win – from Hart Seely's book 'The Juju Rules.'
Mike Wallace of '60 Minutes' was a dogged interviewer

CBS newsman Mike Wallace, who died Saturday night, was a dogged reporter and interviewer who took on politicians, celebrities and other public figures and made '60 Minutes' famous.
Driving Mr. Yogi

More than baseball, 'Driving Mr. Yogi' is a book about friendship.
MLB Opening Day: Looking back at 100 years of baseball history

To get a sense of the historic arc Major League Baseball has taken over just the past 100 years, hop on our time machine and review some of its key news and developments at 10-year intervals, beginning in 1912.
MLB Opening Day: 'Batter up!' for fast facts on the 2012 season

MLB Opening Day: A quick overview on the 2012 season, from the re-branded Marlins to a new ticket trend. MLB Opening Day is, in reality, a night game at the new Marlins ballpark in Miami Wednesday.
MLB season opener: Mariners defeat Athletics, 3-1, in Japan

MLB season opener: Japan's own Ichiro Suzuki had a big day for Seattle as they beat Oakland in 2012's first game. The contest in Tokyo was the most recent MLB season opener that occurred outside the US.
American Idol: A birthday and a goodbye to Erika Van Pelt (+video)

American Idol celebrated Steven Tyler's birthday with a special guest. Then, Erika Van Pelt was voted off American Idol.
Jason Varitek says tearful goodbye to Red Sox

Jason Varitek officially announced his retirement with his wife and children by his side, Thursday.
Newark Muslims hold protest rally over NYPD spy operation

Newark Muslims plan to rally Friday in protest of a 2007 NYPD spying operation targeting Muslim groups in Newark, N.J. Mayor Bloomberg says the operation was 'constitutional.'
Baseball Hall of Famer Gary Carter remembered for smile, love of game (+video)

Gary Carter, who backstopped the New York Mets to a World Series championship in 1986, passed away Thursday. Former managers, teammates, and young players remembered his passion.
7 of the best young adult novels of 2011

Here are seven of my favorite young adult novels of 2011.
Top 10 sports biographies I wish somebody would write

From Bobby Valentine to Doug Williams, 10 sports figures ripe for a biography.
Pujols goes to the Angels. Why did the Cardinals lose him?

Albert Pujols has agreed to a 10-year, $254 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels. This ends Pujols' storied tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals, but did the Angels make a good deal?
Pujols deciding on more than his future as a player

Albert Pujols, one of the best players in baseball, is deciding between $200 million deals from the Maimi Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals, his current team. What can each provide Pujols–during his playing days and beyond?
Albert Pujols offered $200 million by Marlins

Albert Pujols is now a free agent after spending 11 seasons with the Cardinals. The Marlins have made the multiple all-star a huge contract offer.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander named American League MVP

Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers became the first starting pitcher since Roger Clemens of the Red Sox 25 years ago to take home both league Cy Young and MVP awards in the same season.
St. Louis Cardinals World Series win: Three questions to ponder

The St. Louis Cardinals had to claw back from series deficits to beat the Texas Rangers in Game 7 of the World Series. For Cardinals fans, the win was all the sweeter when hometown boy David Freese was named MVP.
Cardinals, Rangers go 7. Will this Series boost baseball?

The Cardinals and the Rangers played yet another game for the history books. Will this Cardinals-Rangers epic help generate interest in future World Series?
Albert Pujols swings for the fences – and for the ages

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols tied the records of Reggie Jackson and Babe Ruth in hitting three home runs in a single World Series game. He matched or broke other records too.