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Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig can make a much needed statement by not attending the game in which Barry Bonds breaks Hank Aaron's all-time home run record

Over the weekend Barry Bonds indicated he might not give any memorabilia to the Baseball Hall of Fame and I don't blame him.

There is no doubt that Barry Bonds will pass the home run record now held by Hank Aaron. It would take some event that would not only keep him out of action for the rest of the baseball season, but would also prevent him from ever playing baseball again.

Barry Bonds is back for another year with the Giants looking to break the homerun record

It would seem as though Major League Baseball is doing its part to stop steroid use in the game, but that is not so. Creating an investigation only causes more publicity for the sport, and in this insensible society, nothing can be considered bad press.

The assumption is that Bonds will break the record this year. But will he break people's hearts too?

I came across two short blurbs from the wire reports about arguably baseball's two biggest on going headaches, Barry Bonds and Pete Rose that I just couldn't resist commenting on, although I'm not quite sure what they said this time that set me off.

Barry Bonds is one of the best baseball players of his era, but steroids are the only reason he is on the cusp of passing Hank Aaron for the major league home run record.

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

Doubtful that steroid users will make it to Cooperstown.

Is there really that big of a difference between steroid use and the pharmacy of supplements that most players run through their bodies?

Barry Bonds is no doubt one of the greatest and most exciting players to ever play the game of baseball. Anyone who knows a little about sports knows that he is about to break Hank Aaron's all time home run record.

Reaching 500 home runs used to be considered one of the most special milestones a major league baseball player could achieve. But with four players approaching the 500-homer mark this season, the milestone doesn't mean quite as much as it used to.

Rafael Palmeiro is at the center of the steroids controversy, but the numbers he put up in his 20 years career are certainly Hall of Fame caliber

Barry Bonds will almost undoubtedly break the all time home run record held by Hank Aaron this year barring an injury.

One year ago if someone had asked me, I would have admitted that I thought Barry Bonds would break Hank Aaron's all-time home run record.

When Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's record, it was a media event. When Barry Bonds breaks Aaron's record, will it even be shown on national television?

In the second inning against the San Diego Padres, Barry Bonds hit his 755th home run and tied Aaron for first place.

Barry Bonds is one of the most talented and controversial athletes of our time. He is about to break Hank Aaron's record for career home runs. The question is do we cheer Bonds for this historic accomplishment, or is it tainted by the cloud of steroid use?

Barry Bonds, steriod user and ball player, may soon be indicted on perjury and tax evasion.

Barry Bonds is the new home run king. He surpassed the record, held by Hank Aaron, on Tuesday when he hit career home run number 756.

Now that Bonds has broken the record, what does it mean and what does he deserve?

A discussion on the significance of passing Babe Ruth and how the possible steroid controversy should or should not affect enjoying History in the makinhg

In the 2006 season, we watched Barry Lamar Bonds pass Babe Ruth for second place on the all-time home run list. Then this past season, we watched him overtake Hammerin' Hank Aaron for the top spot .....

There is much ado about Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens these days. Barry Bonds, of course, is closing in on Hank Aaron's home run record. And Roger Clemens, for yet another year, has reentered baseball well after the start of the season.

Barry Bonds had a career worthy of the hall of fame well before the steroid accusations. Before the 1999 season, he had already surpassed the careers of many current hall of famers. His records may not be legit, but as a player Barry Bonds is top notch.

So why would MLB and Selig bypass a perfect publicity and marketing opportunity and keep their distance from celebrating this once in a lifetime moment? The answer is simple: Because Barry Bonds is the one passing Babe Ruth.

a summary of the Game of Shadows book and developments in sports concerning steroids

Jim Rice was one of the best hitters in major league baseball for over a decade, eventually racking up 2,452 hits, 382 home runs and 1,451 RBIs in his career during baseball's Second Deadball Era. He deserves enshrinement in the Hall of Fame.

Is a scapegoat the treatment for guilt or part of the cause? The cure is accountability.

Why Barry Bonds should be allowed in the Hall of Fame, despite all the rumors of steroid abuse and negative press.

Barry Bonds is an amazing baseball player whom is approaching the record for the most home runs hit all time.

Baseball's Home-Run King Barry Bonds Was Indicted in Federal District Court on 15 Counts of Perjury & Obstruction of Justice

The way Bonds is going Bud Selig would have to attend about two dozen games to see it, if he's lucky.

a discussion on Bonds' chances of breaking the home run record

Lance Berkman is one of the most feared hitters in major league baseball, and in 2006 he hit 45 home runs and set a record for the Houston Astros with 136 runs batted in. He defines success not by his baseball skills, but by his faith, however.

Despite all of the ongoing investigations and rumors, Barry Bonds, Major League Baseball (MLB) Outfielder for the San Francisco Giants, is going to hit his 756th home run.

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

Barry Bonds was indicted today on perjury and obstruction of justice charges. This may be the biggest baseball scandal since 1919 when the indictments came down for numerous players conspiring to fix the World Series.

There's nothing courageous about pretending something you find distasteful never happened. Especially when you created the culture in the first place. That's why Commissioner Bud Selig needs to see Barry Bonds become the all-time home run leader.

Is the home-run record reached by Barry Bonds tainted? Some say he used steroids. Others respond that there is racist sentiment against Bonds' record.

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.

Showing McGwire's baseball good for the game of baseball.

List of blogs dealing with Major League Baseball.

Where do Josh Gibson's accomplishments stand in the pantheon of baseball's greats and how do they stand up next to those of Barry Bonds?

San Diego fans cheered when Bonds tied Aaron's HR mark. It's just the latest example of the MSM getting the Bonds story wrong. This article urges people to read the news with an understanding of its bias and embrace Bonds' historic feat.

If you are bored with all of the coverage of Barry Bonds soon to be hit 756th home run, here is a way to have fun with it.

Bonds sent a deep home run to center field, closing the gap to the great Hank Aaron to only one. He will have an excellent chance to break the record this weekend at the friendly confines in San Francisco.

A look at the early season surprises in Major League Baseball.

Ask any baseball fan to name the greatest home run hitters of all-time and the answer will include any or all of the following - Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron or Barry Bonds. Rarely will you hear someone mention the name Ralph Kiner

We’ve heard every argument imaginable for the elimination of steroids in Major League Baseball. But let’s suppose for a moment that steroid usage could have good qualities or for once not actually be the reason for our displeasure with baseball’s current state

This was my argumentative essay for my English 201 class.

Taking a look at why Major League Baseball and America have not embraced Barry Bonds and his assault on the all time home run record.

The number now is 751 Home Runs, 4 away from a tie with Hank Aaron and 5 to break it.

Professional athletes know that enhanced performance gets bigger and better endorsements and makes the difference between a regular career and that of a Star.

So what are the best arguments for Barry Bonds to surpass Hammerin' Hank? The following are the top three reasons why Barry Bonds will break the all-time homerun record.

When Barry Bonds hit his record breaking home run and the Minneapolis bridge collapsed, was anyone really responsible for either event?

Bonds continued his assault on Hank Aaron's famous record against the Cubs in Chicago.

On Tuesday, August 7, Barry Bonds hit his 756th homerun, breaking Hank Aaron's record. The event was better than expected, as congratulations were offered to Bonds from both Aaron and Selig. Furthermore, Bonds received the honor graciously, making sure to thank everyone.

This article presents the career of Barry Bonds, as well as his 2006 season results. His awards and accomplishments are discussed.

This is about the upcoming baseball season and how Barry Bonds' chase of the home run record will impact the game this year.

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

The San Francisco Giants finally signed Barry Bonds. The two sides agreed on a one-year contract that will pay Bonds $15.8 million. Both sides knew that they wanted to be together almost two months ago.

"Let them investigate. Let them, they've been doing it this long," Bonds said Tuesday after his first workout this year with the San Francisco Giants. "It doesn't weigh on me at all -- at all. It's just you guys talking. It's just media conversation."

Did Thomas Bayes prove that Barry Bonds was helped by steroids?

Distinctive evidence that Barry Bonds used steroids.

Bonds has finally been indicted, but what does this mean for baseball?

Barry Bonds has FINALLY been indicted for perjury and obstruction of justice. Hank, you're still number 1 to me.

Bonds to test the market after Giants owner says he will no longer be centerpiece for the Giants. He should walk away now out of the respect for the man who holds the record now, Hank Aaron.

The focus on Barry Bonds is because of his greatness and not because of any uniqueness in regards to his performance enhancing drug use. Since when do we criminalize greatness? There should be no witch hunt on Barry Bonds just because he's the best.

Who says Barry Bonds cheated? It is annoying how so many fans condemn him before a jury does. They repeat what they hear, not what they know from experience.

Both Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens are bad for baseball. Clemens, though, is worse.

When Russ Springer plunked Barry Bonds in the back last week it sparked a national debate.

According to Barry Bonds' agent Bonds plans on filing for free agency the day after the World Series.

Josh Gibson hit more homeruns than both Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds. Unfortunately, he was shunned by his world and hidden by ours. This article spotlights his accomplishments, and brings into question baseball's all-time homerun record.

I'm going on record right now to say that Willie Mays is indisputably the greatest baseball player of all-time. That's right - forget all the talk about his Godson, Barry Bonds, being the best player ever.

Even with the cloud of steroids around him, Bonds has proved he is one of the best hitters of all-time. There are so many statistics he has produced that will be nearly impossible to match or surpass.

Barry Bonds has for the most part been portrayed as a selfish jerk by the news media, even before the steroids. This piece takes a look at why that is the case.

Seven-time NL MVP Barry Bonds begins his 22nd season and his 15th with the Giants needing only 22 home runs to break Hank Aaron's career home run record of 755. Bonds finally signed his one-year $15.8 million contract on the final day of baseball's winter meetings.

The cover story of the upcoming Sports Illustrated features excerpts of a telling, soon to be published book called Game of Shadows, by Mark Fainaru-Wada and Lance Williams. The book tells, in detail, the myriad of steroids abused by Bonds.

Dear Barry,

I read today that you think you might not play baseball next year. I can't tell how great this news is to me. I am a huge baseball fan and would love to see the game move in a positive direction.

The big story this year in baseball is, "When will Barry bonds break Henry "Hank" Aaron's career home run record?" However, there are a lot of other potential home run milestones that may be reached this season that are being overlooked as a result of Bonds.

For too long the fans of baseball have been given the chance to vote for their favorite players to play in the All-Star Game. It's gotten to the point where all they do is vote for their favorites and not those deserving. These are the players that are.

Americans are indoctrinate into the ideology of competition from birth. The effects are long lasting and devastating. Alleged steroid abuse by the absolute best athletes in the world should be taken as a cue that something is wrong.

One high profile baseball player gets shunned by writers for his suspected steroids usage while a high profile football player, who failed a drug test, gets picked for the All-Pro team. Here I examine the double standard between MLB and the NFL on the PED issue.

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.

For Josh Hamilton, his performance in the 2008 Home Run Derby was a dream come true. The Texas Rangers slugger dreamed of the event three years prior to his record-setting performance. But, for Hamilton just playing baseball and staying sober is the biggest dream of all.

Josh Hamilton has already had a storybook comeback from drug addiction, further adding to the lore by hitting 28 home runs to start the Home Run Derby. But it wasn't enough to win it.

Hank Aaron is a retired American league Baseball player who showed the world that he was a man first, and black second and did not let racism or death threats slow him down.

The argument in favor of Mark McGwire's entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame is that probably everybody else is cheating, too. The problem is that the Hall of still overflowing with players we know for a fact did NOT cheat.

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

The Home Run Derby is always a fan favorite but some have been better than others. What's your top 5 home run derbies of all time? Here are mine:

Major League Baseball hasn't had a real Commissioner since Bart Giamatti died. It is hard to believe Barry Bonds would be the all time home run champ if Giamatti had lived.