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Roberto Clemente proved you could be a hero both on and off the baseball field. His life was a dream; his death was a nightmare; his legacy an inspiration.

This article celebrates the life and accomplishments of Roberto Clemente and his contributions, not only to baseball, but to the concept of having more Hispanic Americans participate in the game of baseball.

Many people feel that Roberto Clemente's No. 21 should be retired from all of baseball. This year's MLB All-Star Game provided fuel for that debate once again.

Biography and Analysis of Roberto Clemente

Sammy Sosa has at least 60 home runs in a single season three times, a feat not even Babe Ruth accomplished.

Ted Williams and Stan Musial were finishing up, Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays were reaching their peaks, while Frank and Brooks Robinson were just starting.

You need to be fully aware of your surroundings when traveling to Pittsburgh and you should make your trip to the correct hotel.

There are basically two types of batters in professional baseball. On one hand, you have the sluggers; the home run hitters that thrill the crowd by tearing the cover off the ball. Then on the other hand, you .....

Former Pirate slugger Richie Hebner won a World Series with the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates, but his playoff teams missed the fall classic five other times.

Here we are deep into the fall. Baseball is over for now and the off season is as heated and hectic as ever. The GM meetings just ended with instant replay and free agency being the hot topics, and by the .....

A quick look at all of the happenings in the sports world over the past week.

All-star and defensive ace Torii Hunter is leaving Minnesota and heading to Los Angeles.

What happened to the game of baseball? When people dream of years past and recall the heroes of yesterday: Hank Aron, Ted Williams, and Willy Mays they wake up with the reality of what this sport has become.

In 2007 Andruw Jones won his 10th Gold Glove. Where does Andruw Jones rank among the all-time great defensive outfielders?

Baseball is not supposed to be fast-paced like other sports, but television keeps trying to make it that way.

We've seen it happen all too often; players that are cut down early in their careers, in their prime, or even when they are approaching the twilight of their careers. The list is lengthy and the reasons for their .....

The best MLB players born in Puerto Rico

Can you name five words that are spelled exactly the same in Spanish as in English? To find them, you will have to read to the end of this article.

Since 1997 the hobby industry has included game used memorabilia in sports cards. The practice leaves me with mixed feelings.

Admittedly NOT a hardcore baseball fan, Single Mom WestWard Ho road traveler hits Cooperstown to see for herself what the Hall of Fame fuss and passion is all about.

Everyone knows of the terrible days of the white supremacy movement, this movement obviously affected the sports played by Americans as well. Baseball leagues were separated into two leagues

Garry Maddox was an outstanding fielder and a capable hitter. Yet, he never appeared in baseball's mid-Summer Classic.

There have been so many great players and characters in baseball over the years. Here is a breakdown of the best players for each decade, starting in 1870 and working up to the present. Enjoy.

Since 1924 there have been nine pitchers in the senior circuit that had seasons good enough to be awarded the MVP.

An overview of kayaking opporuntiites in Pittsburgh, PA

Here's a list of the best baseball players born outside of the United States.

The batting average, while not immune from the forces of change, remains the one consistently understood aspects of the game: how many times on average will a hitter hit safely. It is the essence of the game and an essence we have moved away from with time.

Since 1955 when the award was first conceived, a dozen men destined for Cooperstown have earned this honor.

Jackie Robinson and the man that signed him, the best right handed hitter ever, a Hall of Fame pitcher, a beloved Dodger, and the commissioner that banned Pete Rose all passed away from heart attacks.

This article makes an objective case for former Red Sox fielder Jim Rice getting into the Hall of Fame. Contrary to much debate, the numbers show he is well above the threshold for entry based on two of the most important statistics for sluggers.

Last week the San Diego Padres went absolutely loopy spending an inconceivable amount of money on five foreign players - an unprecedented total of 4.8 million dollars in signing bonuses - four of these players are 16 years old!

An explanation of cultural differences and stereotypes that dissuade Asian Americans from playing sports.

A think-outside-the-box approach to an endless baseball debate.

When it comes to greatness in a sport that an athlete specializes in, you have Michael Jordan in basketball, Wayne Gretzky in hockey, Joe Montana in football and Willie in baseball.

This is a story of a chance meeting.

Ken Griffey, Jr. will be the starting right fielder for the National League

There is no interest among Major League Clubs in signing Barry Bonds

See the title. If you're not aware of the Steagles, you'll surely have to read further.

The plane, owned by 69-year-old Janet Keene, had been part of the "air charity network" for 12 years. A preliminary crash investigation indicated that the 1956 Beechcraft Bonanza G35 was in good working order.

Sports in Mexico" is a chronology of the sport in Mexico (1900-2007). Who was Joaquin Capilla? There are refreshing surprises...

The United States -traditionally the powerhouse in baseball- is considered a favorite to win the Olympic title. Why? This North American country won the gold medal at the 2007 World Championship.

Learning how to hit a baseball is the most difficult and challenging thing to do successfully in all of sports. But with the right approach, you can become a good hitter.

Fan base votes with boos for Yankees to retire Paul O'Neill's number.

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the National League in 1887 and were originally called the Pittsburgh Alleghenies. In 1891 they were renamed the Pirates. Here is a look at the ten greatest players to ever play for the Pirates.

How can a team finish below .500 for over a decade? Here I examine the reasons behind the failures of the Pittsurgh Pirates since the Barry Bonds led teams won three straight division titles.

This is a list of some of the actors on "Lost" and where they will appear on the big screen.

When baseball entered the 1960's, we were nearing the end of a Yankees dynasty that began in 1921 and would end in 1964. We were in the midst of the Cold War with the Soviet Union, the Vietnam War .....

Ah, baseball. Long ago, it was the center of my existence, but much has happened in forty some years. Evolving from an institution that stoked the dreams of American kids to the source of today's headlines of fallen heroes is a long and nasty leap.

A preview of the National League Central for the 2008 Major League Baseball season.

Some think that the Golden Age of Baseball is now, but let's look at an earlier time. In the 1970s and 1980s baseball gave us quite a bit to look forward to. Competition was hot, players were dedicated, and as far as we know, there were no steroids!

A short interview with the best pitcher in major league baseball

The Pittsburgh Pirates came into existence in 1882 when they were known as the Alleghenys in 1891 they were renamed the Pirates. Here is a look at the ten greatest moments on Pirates history.

Here are some remarkable facts concering 7 of the greatest players in Pirates' history.

The ninth edition of AC's Experts and Clowns. In this edition, we talk about Sean Taylor, the NFC playoff chase and Johan Santana.

Some players have a mediocre career despite having one game in which they collect five hits.

Harvey Haddix took a perfect game into the thirteenth inning of a 1959 game against the Braves, only to watch in despair as he lost not only his no-hitter, but the game as well, with one swing of a bat.

The midsummer classic may determine home field advantage, but in the '70s Pete Rose and others played with passion simply for the love of the game.

The National League began to dominate the All-Star Game in the Sixties, threatening to make the Midsummer Classic their personel playground.

Dave Parker was one of the best and most feared hitters in baseball during his playing days, but a drug problem cost him dearly, perhaps even keeping him out of the Hall of Fame.

Twins' shortstop Zoilo Versalles was named the AL MVP in 1965, but I'm having a hard time figuring out why.

Orlando "The Baby Bull" Cepeda, son of legendary Puerto Rican baseball star Pedro Perucho "The Bull" Cepeda, was only 20-years-old when he arrived in the Major Leagues in 1958.

Paul Waner and his little brother Lloyd were a pair of outfielders that played for the Pirates from 1927 through the late Thirties. Both of them hit enough to wind up somewhere else together- in Cooperstown.

John Smoltz will finish his career with over 200 wins and 150 saves, a Cy Young, and the most post-season wins of anybody ever to throw a pitch. Enough said.

Andy Pettitte has pitched for four World Series winning team and played in seven Fall Classics for the New York Yankees and Houston Astros. He also finds time to serve disabled children, visit injured veterans, and share his faith.

John Smoltz is one of two major league pitchers ever to have 150 or more wins and 150 or more saves for a career. He is one of two players ever to have a 20 win season and a season with 50 saves. Smotz is also a humanitarian and outspoken Christian.

I'll come right out and admit it. Compiling this list of the 10 greatest Hispanic athletes of all-time has been the toughest top ten lists I have ever had to write.

Is Curt Schilling a future Hall of Famer? To find out, we'll look at Schilling's stats, compare them to objective metrics, current Hall of Fame pitchers, and some of his peers, and see what they tell us about his chances of being elected to Cooperstown.

Barry Larkin retired after the 2004 season. What are his chances of making the baseball hall of fame?

Juan Marichal never won a Cy Young award in his distinguished career, but he probably should have. His 243-142 record speaks for itself. This article looks at his baseball life, and an ugly incident in 1965 that tarnished his legacy.

The Congressional Gold Medal of Honor is considered the United States Congress equivalent to the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Has baseball lost that family feeling. Baseball memories have long given the Cross family something in common. Can you remember when it was just a game?

The Oakland A's have a good young pitching staff that should propel them into contention in the American League West. This article previews the 2006 team.

Jim Palmer was the greatest pitcher in Baltimore Oriole history. He won 20 games eight times and three Cy Young awards. This article tells his story.

There are several baseball records that will stand the test of time, some so far out of reach that you would be amazed.

The American league currently has nine active players that are certain Hall of Fame members when their playing days are done, as well as several other up and coming candidates. This article tells you who will be having their plague hung in Cooperstown.

In this Hall of Fame Case, we'll look at the qualifications of slugger Juan Gonzalez. Is he a Hall of Famer? How does he compare to other sluggers of his era? All this and more will be answered.

Bob Gibson once played for the Harlem Globetrotters, and National league batters wished he had stuck with basketball. This article details his fabulous career in baseball.

Major league baseball fans were able to witness two aging superstars both reach milestone marks today when Craig Biggio banged out his 3000th hit and Frank Thomas hit is 500th home run of their respective careers.

Most people think of baseball when you mention Cooperstown, but there is more to do in this tiny Village in Upsate New York

Roller coasters are the most thrilling experience anybody can enjoy.

Professional athletes log some pretty heavy mileage over the course of their careers. Yet with all that mileage, all those flight-hours, we rarely hear of accidents, never mind fatalities of professional athletes while they're traveling.

The day Thurman Munson died is branded into my memory. If you don't know who is, find out why many baseball fans think Thurman Munson has gotten screwed by the Hall of Fame voters.

There's one game to play. Here's my all-time 25-man roster.

1967 gave us an Impossible Dream, the last Triple Crown, and a World Series to remember.

Last week Alex Rodriguez made the news again, by yelling "I got it" during a game.

He was one of the fastest men ever to play major league baseball, and he is in the Hall of Fame. Lou Brock also won two championships and had more than 3,000 hits during his career. Sharin his faith is even more important to Lou Brock, however.

Koufax was great and then had to go, while the Orioles made the Dodgers wish they never showed up for the World Series.

The Yankees and Pirates won the pennants, and then engaged in an odd Series.

The year was the last without a designated hitter, but it saw a great post-season, and had more than its share of tragic losses.

Willie Stargell was known for his long home runs, and his affable nature, as he slugged his way through 22 National League seasons.

Here I have ranked the top 10 ballparks in America using a complex criteria... Check the list to see if your favorite park made the top 10!

This article covers the career of San Diego Padres player Tony Gwynn, who is now a baseball coach at San Diego State University, his alma mater. Career highlights and other facts about this player are provided.

Just a brief essay

There are many many famous Puerto Ricans and here are just a few of them.

Which lineup in the Cardinal's long and storied history do you think was the best? The St. Louis Baseball Reader features essays and opinions about the team all the way back to the old St. Louis Browns in Sportsman's Park.....

The top five influential sports figures in the history of Major League Baseball.

At the end of the 2006 season I could finally say that I have in fact visited all 30 of the current Major League Baseball stadiums. I'll share my thoughts on the best of the bunch.

The Hartford, Ct area has a very large population of Hispanic residents. Presented here, is a guide to the top Puerto Rican restaurants in the Hartford, Connecticut area.

When most people are asked what the word "charisma" means, they often reply with a phrase along the lines of 'well, its hard to explain.'.... The New York Yankees are the best example of a charismatic group...

Dale Murphy, a great player on a below-average baseball team has yet to get the credit he so richly deserves. He has been overlooked by the Baseball Writers of American for the last nine year.