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Who handled Major League Baseball’s ceremonial first-pitch honors in 2013?
One of the most anticipated moments of any baseball season occurs when ceremonial first pitches are thrown at each of 30 major-league ballparks. Often the identity of the persons or persons doing the honors is kept a secret until the last minute. Here’s the lineup of the 2013 VIPs:
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Major League Baseball 2013: bobbleheads and fireworks galore for fans
Fans in the know are as likely to buy Major League Baseball tickets based on scheduled giveaways and promotions as on the opponent. Here then is a list to help introduce you to this aspect of game attendance.
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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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6 odd baseball rituals
6 baseball rituals – meant to ensure a win – from Hart Seely's book 'The Juju Rules.'
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In Pictures: Derek Jeter's journey
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Jets coach Sal Alosi: Five acts of poor sportsmanship
Jets coach Sal Alosi is being investigated by the NFL for tripping a Dolphins player trying to cover a punt return Sunday. That got us to thinking about other recent examples of poor sportsmanship, including Jets coach Sal Alosi.
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In Pictures: Best of Monitor Photography 2010 National
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Roy Halladay pitches 2nd ever postseason no-hitter
Roy Halladay took the Year of the Pitcher into the postseason. The All-Star right-hander, who tossed a perfect game at Florida on May 29, dominated the Reds with a sharp fastball and a devastating slow curve in his first playoff start.
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Derek Jeter sleight of hand convinced home plate umpire he'd been hit
Derek Jeter gave an Oscar-worthy performance by pretending to get hit by a pitch in an important game during the AL East pennant race.
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No-hitter! Diamondbacks' Edwin Jackson throws 4th no-no of the season
No-hitter for Edwin Jackson. Diamondbacks pitcher throws 149 pitches to get his no-hitter.
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Edwin Jackson throws no-hitter for Diamondbacks
Edwin Jackson threw the fourth no-hitter of the season to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 1 - 0 victory of the Tampa Bay Rays.
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In Pictures: Bubbles
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/11
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In Pictures: Dallas Braden's perfect game
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Dallas Braden pitches perfect game. Braden's grandma says 'hello' to A-Rod.
Oakland A's pitcher Dallas Braden pitched just the 19th perfect game in the history of Major League Baseball on Sunday.
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In Pictures: Dead stadiums
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In Yankee sweep of Sox, big-money buys made the difference
The series was a validation of the $423 million that the Yankee owner spent in the offseason.
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Are the Red Sox playoff bound? Ask the mathematician
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Finally, a Philadelphia sports title
The Phillies' win may go beyond the city to benefit Major League Baseball more widely.
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In this World Series, the little guys make their case
Rise of the Rays and the Phillies hints at decline of the George Steinbrenner strategy of writing big checks to build winning teams.
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In Philly, championship-starved fans hope anew
The Phillies' appearance in the World Series has given them something big to cheer about. Team spirit is popping up everywhere as the World Series shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3 Saturday. The city's fountains are gushing Phillies red banners of support hang from uncompleted skyscrapers bakers are producing cupcakes iced with baseball laces.
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Rays, Phillies aim for new history
Philadelphia looks to end a title drought, while Tampa Bay tries to complete a dramatic turnaround.
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Election '08 (to an 8-year-old)
He doesn't understand why Hillary Clinton can't trade Bill to the Republicans for Mitt Romney and a state to be named later.
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