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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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'The Searchers: The Making of an American Legend': 8 stories from the set
In "The Searchers," writer Glenn Frankel explores the making of the movie which is often called the best Western of all time.
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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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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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Texas Rangers fan death leaves players distraught
Texas Rangers: Josh Hamilton threw a ball to a fan in the stands at Thursday's game. The man tumbled over the outfield railing after catching the ball.
07/08/2011 10:52 am -
Difference Maker Cle Ross is bringing youth baseball back to an inner city
Cle Ross is turning an eyesore in Kansas City, Kan., back into a baseball park to get urban kids off the streets and teach life lessons.
07/04/2011 11:55 am -
Bankruptcy protection sought by Dodgers: Will it affect ownership of the team?
Bankruptcy filing by Dodgers owner Frank McCourt throws a curveball at Major League Baseball. But sports analysts say the move only delays the inevitable: MLB will find a new owner.
06/27/2011 04:08 pm -
Dodgers settlement: a one-day trial over ownership
Dodgers settlement hinges on Major League Baseball approving a 17-year TV deal. The Dodgers settlement involves who owns the team in divorce proceedings.
06/17/2011 03:24 pm -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 06/16
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Texas mass grave hoax: Do police actually hire psychics?
A self-described psychic brought swarms of police and federal agents to an alleged mass grave near a farmhouse outside of Houston, Texas. Do police regularly act on tips from psychics?
06/08/2011 07:30 pm -
In Pictures Top Dominican-born baseball players
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It's in the stats: Red Sox will win 101 games
Baseball has just begun, but MIT economist Dimitris Bertsimas crunches numbers to conclude the Boston Red Sox will win the American League East title. Forget that they lost their first game.
04/02/2011 02:13 pm -
The best/worst deals in baseball tickets, food
For the second consecutive season, ticket prices stayed relatively flat in Major League Baseball, according to a new survey by Team Marketing Report. The average ticket price across all 30 teams is $26.91, which is only a 1.2 percent increase from last season. That percentage represents the lowest year over year increase since the company's Fan Cost Index debuted in 1991. Here are some of highlights of which teams charge the most and the least for tickets, hot dogs, and parking:
04/01/2011 11:47 pm -
In Pictures Global phones
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Cliff Lee: Why choose the Phillies over the Yankees and Rangers?
Cliff Lee finally made his choice of team known on Monday. The Phillies quietly made their offer and waited, along with the Yankees and Rangers, for Cliff Lee to come to a decision.
12/14/2010 10:19 am -
Cliff Lee sees Rangers sweeten contract bid, after Yankees make big pitch
Cliff Lee is home in Arkansas, mulling over where he will end up next season and beyond. The Yankees are trying to keep up with the Red Sox, while Texas would like to keep Cliff Lee around.
12/10/2010 05:22 pm -
Cliff Lee bidding war heats up: Yankees offer longer deal after Red Sox sign Carl Crawford
Cliff Lee is on the cusp of a large contract, as the Yankees are now pitching a seven-year deal. Boston has signed Rays outfielder Carl Crawford to a seven-year contract, only raising the bar for Cliff Lee.
12/09/2010 04:26 pm -
Chuck Norris to become honorary Texas Ranger
Chuck Norris: Texas Gov. Rick Perry is scheduled to present the actor and executive director of 'Walker, Texas Ranger' with a designation as an honorary member of the famed law enforcement group Thursday.
12/02/2010 04:30 pm -
Drew Brees named SI 'Sportsman of the Year.' Who else could have been picked?
Drew Brees, who led the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bowl win in February, has been selected as 'Sportsman of the Year' by Sports Illustrated. Does Drew Brees deserve it? Who else could have been so honored?
11/30/2010 04:53 pm -
Aubrey Huff and red undergarment stay in San Francisco with two-year, $22 million deal
Aubrey Huff has agreed to stay in 'The City by the Bay' for the next two seasons. Aubrey Huff, along with a certain red undergarment, was one of the Giants' numerous 2010 World Series championship heroes.
11/23/2010 03:51 pm -
In Pictures San Francisco Giants win World Series
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Giants win World Series 2010
The San Francisco Giants beat the Texas Rangers in a tense Game 5 of the World Series. It is the first time the Giants have won the World Series.
11/01/2010 11:53 pm -
In Pictures Dubya's perfect pitch
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Fox blackout comes to an end after Dish agreement
The Dish Network Corp. has agreed to undisclosed financial terms with News Corp.'s Fox, allowing Dish customers to continue watching the World Series, FX, and the National Geographic Channel. Areas such as New York have experienced a Fox blackout since Oct. 14, while other regions have had to endure since Oct. 1.
10/30/2010 12:22 am -
Fox blackout will continue: Fox rejects Cablevision's new offer to end impasse
Fox blackout: In preparation for an extended blackout, Cablevision e-mailed its customers Wednesday saying it will reimburse them $10 to cover the cost of paying to watch the games online through MLB.com.
10/29/2010 06:26 pm -
World Series Game 2: Rangers' bullpen fails to deliver – again
World Series Game 2 saw the Texas Rangers bullpen implode again, similar to their dismal performance in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Yankees. A 9-0 win Wednesday night in World Series Game 2 gives the San Francisco Giants a 2-0 lead in the series.
10/29/2010 10:43 am -
In Pictures Famous beards
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World Series quiz: What do you know about the San Francisco Giants?
World Series number 106, between the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants, gets underway in 'The City by the Bay' Wednesday night. This will be the 19th time the Giants franchise qualified for the World Series. With help from sanfranciscogiants.com, take our quiz and put your Giants knowledge to the test. Answers to questions can be found on subsequent pages and on the final question page.
10/27/2010 12:50 pm -
World Series schedule: When to watch the Rangers and Giants
World Series schedule begins Wednesday night on Fox. The World Series schedule this year starts at the home of the National League champion San Francisco Giants.
10/25/2010 02:44 pm
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