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Baseball mourns the passing of Yogi’s pal Joe Garagiola – The Journal News | LoHud.com
FILE – In this May 31, 2003, file photo, baseball Hall-of-Famers Joe Garagiola, left, and Yogi Berra share a moment after throwing out the first pitch before a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals, in St. Louis. Former big league catcher and popular broadcaster Joe Garagiola has died. He was 90. The Arizona Diamondbacks say Garagiola died Wednesday, March 23, 2016. He had been in ill health…
Baseball’s Most Overvalued Players – Forbes
With or without ban, tobacco’s influence in baseball on its way out – The Journal News | LoHud.com
New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia walks off the field after working the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in Jupiter, Fla. (Photo: Jeff Roberson, AP) Smokeless tobacco might be officially banned from New York’s baseball stadiums this season, but its status as an iconic image of America’s pastime has been on its way out for years. On Tuesday,…
Texas Longhorns baseball needs a change – Burnt Orange Nation
Abram and I began writing about Texas Longhorns baseball for Burnt Orange Nation way back in 2008 (we’ve since been joined by Michael last year and Jack this year). Each week for nine seasons we have provided a look at the upcoming contests, but this week I wanted to focus inwardly on the state of Texas baseball. The Horns still face an uphill battle for the rest of the season…
As the Sabbath Nears in Israel, Soccer Becomes a Test of Faith – New York Times
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Joe Garagiola, Baseball Player Turned Broadcaster, Dies at 90 – Variety
Longtime baseball broadcaster and “Today” show co-host Joe Garagiola died Wednesday following a long illness. He was 90. The Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team announced the news on Twitter. We are deeply saddened by the loss of baseball legend and former #Dbacks broadcaster Joe Garagiola. pic.twitter.com/ojaWGp05oC — Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) March 23, 2016 “God I’ll miss Joe Garagiola. Was part of the soul of our show, and told me stories that…
Baseball’s Most Valuable Teams – Forbes
High school baseball: Plum’s Alex Kirilloff is a first-round pick in the making – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
It’s not that Alex Kirilloff and his family flipped their house in Plum. But it did turn into a veritable testing center this past winter and fall. Kirilloff’s home was a must stop for representatives from Major League Baseball teams. “I’d say two or three came a week. Sometimes even five,” said Kirilloff. “I think just about every…
Lawmaker wants Cardinals to be Missouri’s official baseball team – Yahoo Sports (blog)
The Kansas City Royals may be the reigning World Series champions, but at least one Missouri state legislator believes the St. Louis Cardinals should always receive top billing in the state. [Sign up for Fantasy Baseball | Play for $40K | Expert rankings | Mock draft ] Courtney Allen Curtis, the Missouri State Representative from District 73, which covers part of St. Louis County, has introduced a bill in the…
FANTASY BASEBALL: The top 100 players ranked according to the experts – Business Insider
Elsa/Getty Images Baseball is back! With the regular season now less than three weeks away, it is time to start researching players and drafting fantasy teams. We pulled together the fantasy baseball rankings of 25 experts from 16 different sites, to put together a consensus ranking of the top 100 players for standard, season-long fantasy baseball. The experts represent ESPN, Yahoo Sports, USA Today, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Fox Sports, Sporting…
Baseball|Joe Garagiola, a Catcher Who Called a Better Game on TV, Is Dead at 90 – New York Times
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Baseball’s Most Valuable Teams – Forbes
Lawmaker wants Cardinals to be Missouri’s official baseball team – Yahoo Sports (blog)
The Kansas City Royals may be the reigning World Series champions, but at least one Missouri state legislator believes the St. Louis Cardinals should always receive top billing in the state. [Sign up for Fantasy Baseball | Play for $40K | Expert rankings | Mock draft ] Courtney Allen Curtis, the Missouri State Representative from District 73, which covers part of St. Louis County, has introduced a bill in the…
‘Born to play’: Cuba sees exodus of baseball talent as MLB comes knocking – The Guardian
Fidel Castro once famously extolled Cuban baseball players to be the standards bearers of the revolution, “playing for the love of people, not money”. But when Barack Obama winds up his trip to Havana by attending a game between the Cuban national team and Tampa Bay Rays, he will see sport on the island all but ready to be engulfed by a tsunami of Major League dollars. Related: Obama’s visit…
High school baseball: Plum’s Alex Kirilloff is a first-round pick in the making – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
It’s not that Alex Kirilloff and his family flipped their house in Plum. But it did turn into a veritable testing center this past winter and fall. Kirilloff’s home was a must stop for representatives from Major League Baseball teams. “I’d say two or three came a week. Sometimes even five,” said Kirilloff. “I think just about every…
Notre Dame joins Big Ten conference for hockey: 3 things to know – CBSSports.com
The University of Notre Dame announced Wednesday that it is joining the Big Ten Conference as an affiliate member for men’s ice hockey starting in 2017-18. The Fighting Irish hockey team will continue playing in Hockey East, where they’ve been since 2013-14, through the 2016-17 season before making the move. The Big Ten has six full-time members that sponsor hockey: Michigan, Minnesota, Michigan State, Wisconsin, Ohio State and Penn State….
Joe Garagiola, Baseball Player Who Became a Broadcasting Star, Dies at 90 – New York Times
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Baseball’s Most Valuable Teams – Forbes
‘Born to play’: Cuba sees exodus of baseball talent as MLB comes knocking – The Guardian
Fidel Castro once famously extolled Cuban baseball players to be the standards bearers of the revolution, “playing for the love of people, not money”. But when Barack Obama winds up his trip to Havana by attending a game between the Cuban national team and Tampa Bay Rays, he will see sport on the island all but ready to be engulfed by a tsunami of Major League dollars. Related: Obama’s visit…
Alex Rodriguez to retire after 2017 baseball season – CBS News
NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez says he plans to retire from baseball after the 2017 season. The New York Yankees slugger revealed his intentions Wednesday during an interview with ESPN. His plans were confirmed by spokesman Ron Berkowitz. Rodriguez, who returned last season from a one-year drug suspension, has 687 home runs, 75 shy of Barry Bonds’ career record. His 10-year contract with the Yankees runs through 2017. Rodriguez came…
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