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I recently attended my first ever meeting of SABR, the Society of American Baseball Research. Here's a run down of what happened at the meeting.

Here is a look at the postseason career of George Brett, the greates Kansas City Royal of All-Time. George Brett was one of the greates postseason hitters in the history of the game.

George Brett's older brother threw a great game, as Boston beat the Royals 3-1.

The Brett Favre Green Bay era is over, he is now a New York Jet

A look at the history of pine tar in MLB, including the pine tar incident and the popularization of wearing pine tar on your uniform, for convenience, that started with George Brett and was rekindled by the 2004 Boston Red Sox.

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 .....

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!

This article argues that former Boston Red Sox left fielder Jim Rice deserves to be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Every year there are stories that have baseball fans talking all year, here are this year's big stories.

Games today have some nice flashy graphics but nothing beats the fun gameplay of the old NES classics like RBI Baseball, here is a review.

The debate on whether the Designated Hitter(DH) should be kept in use for Major League Baseball.

Check your baseball knowledge with ten tough trivia questions.

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.

A list of the ten most unbreakable major league baseball records, both single season and career. They are listed and talked about in order of impossible to ever break, to one in a million long shot.

It is a portable audio Cooperstown that enlightens and entertains the listener about America's pastime.

The movie "Field of Dreams" brought to light about one game players in the major leagues.

The Reds were too much for New York, while both batting titles went down to the wire and a Bird took over Detroit.

The leaders in single season and career doubles, all-time and currently active.

Five Hall of Famers are in the top five career wise, but just one in the top dozen for the single season mark with these fly balls.

Boggs, Brett, Mathews and Schmidt are the top four third basemen in MLB history. Is David Wright ready to join that illustrious quartet?

In their brief history the Kansas City Royals have had many successes and great players. Here is a look at the five greatest players to ever play for the Royals.

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.

The answers part of a two-part trivia quiz about the New York Yankees baseball team.

Mariano Rivera has been the Yankee Closer since 1996. His 34 postseason saves are by far the most ever, but is he the best reliever in baseball history? This article tells you why he is.

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

A look at the closing of Yankee Stadium as well as the Top 10 (baseball) moments in Yankee Stadium history

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.

There is not a more hated Major League Baseball franchise in American than the New York Yankees. Are these haters full of hot air or do they have a point? Here are my Top 6 Reasons...

Bill Lee was one of the great characters of Red Sox, and baseball, history. In this review, we'll take a look at his book The Wrong Stuff, co written by Dick Lally. The book was originally published in 1984, and is being re-issued in May, 2006.

In 1969 baseball returned to Kansas City when the Royals entered the American League as an expansion team. Here is a look at the ten greatest moments in franchise history. The list is in chronological order.

Why Keeping the Designated Hitter is the Right Thing To Do

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

I explain how Bo Jackson dominated all the sports he tried.

Famous funny sports quotes

Rod Carew could hit the ball wherever he felt like, it seemed, and he did it well enough to join the 3,000 hit club.

I heard a joke somewhere, that ESPN is what a drunk psychic thinks he has.

Since early September, Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer and New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter have been in a hotly-contested battle for the American League batting title. But don't count out Jeter's teammate - second baseman Robinson Cano.

Two writers on Associated Content have called for Jim Rice to be elected to the Hall of Fame. Here is my analysis on why he deseves to be left out.

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

Jim Rice was a fine ballplayer. But he fails the test for a Hall of Famer, having neither the peak nor the career totals of those already enshrined.

A list of the best MLB players born in West Virginia or Kentucky.

David Stern ruled that the Heat and Hawks need to replay 50 seconds of a game, is that the right decision?

With a string of hits since his initial release in 1999, Brad Paisley has risen through the ranks of country music's elite.

For 14 years, Jim Rice has been on the Hall of Fame ballot but been denied induction. Are the voters making the right decision, or are they overlooking a Hall of Fame caliber player?

The New York Yankees have had several MVPs. This is your guide to every MVP a New York Yankee has won.

The recently concluded World Series barely beat out last year's Series with an average game TV rating of 10.6. What are the reasons for the lack of interest?

The Texas Primaries (and Democratic Caucus) and what it means for all candidates involved. Texas could spell the end for Huckabee and Clinton.

Was there more team loyalty before free agency? Not according to former Yankees' first base star Bill "Moose" Skowron, who played in the 1950s and 1960s.

Every day is flush with history. July 23rd is certainly no exception.

Three-time All-Star pitcher Luis Tiant led the A.L. in E.R.A. in 1968 but was washed up by injuries by 1081. He battled back from adversity and became the stopper of the perennial pennant contenders the Boston Red Sox from 1972 through 1978.

Along with Ernie Banks and Billy Williams, Ron Santo formed the base of a Cubs offense that never quite got over the hump and into the playoffs.

When Brett Favre announced his retirement after the 2007 season, he said he was "99 percent sure," he would stay retired. As any seasoned sports knows, a "99 percent" chance of staying retired, is a 50 percent chance of a comeback with the exchange rate.

Is today your birthday? With whom do you share your May 15th birthday? May 15th was the birth date of several notable individuals. Here they are:

It appears as though professional athletes continually tarnish their legacy by failing to leave their beloved sport at the right time. We need to set a list of guidelines for athletes to adhere by when deciding to retire.

Some predictions and over/under odds for 2007

A preview of the nominees and their accomplishments as well as my prediction for each sports award category at the 2008 ESPYS presented by ESPN.

A look at what others deemed ten of the best television shows of the 1980's.

The media sinks to new low.

Using a first round pick on a quarterback is said to be the ultimate risk in the NFL - a franchise leader can change your team for the next 10 years, but so can a bust that flames out of the league.

There are few plays that can compare to the excitement of seeing a runner kick it into high gear, round second and head for third. Read on to see how the triples exploits of Carl Crawford and Jose Reyes rank in history.

Power hitters have 500 homeruns. Players that hit for average have 3,000 hits. Pitchers have 300 wins. So what is the milestone for base stealers?

George Brett may have been the best clutch hitter of them all, hitting ten post-season homers and batting .337 when it mattered most.

Just think after last season people thought Brett Favre was done, but on February 2nd he announced once again that he's not retiring.

Brett Favre has shown that he can still play effectively in the NFL by leading the Packers to a 2-0 record for the first time since 2001.

Brett Favre is coming back in 2007. In this age where Hall of Fame athletes love to tease the general public on whether they are going to hang up their jersey (Lemieux, Jordan, and Clemens) Brett Favre is no exception.

Hemorrhoids are not talked about in polite conversation, but they are nothing more than swollen blood vessels that can cause pain and irritation. And one famous case almost kept a Hall of Famer down in the World Series!

One of the best BBQ restaurants in the world, and has been raved about by presidents and celebrities. There are now 4 Kansas City locations for you to come and enjoy the food.

A preview of the Kansas City Royals for the 2008 MLB season

This article is talking about the All-Time greats in the MLB...that are leftys.

Ten hitters are in the chase to lead the junior circuit in hitting.

I got to feed famous folks and friends

The Indians came within a hair of the World Series last year, but the Tigers made the biggest offseason moves to get back on top this year.

In writing this article, I am avoiding single season records such as home runs, doubles, hits and reflecting on the career achievements that often get overlooked because they aren't the glamour stats.

Remarkably redundant and yet still entertaining, Brett Ratner's "Rush Hour 3" brings back the exhilaratingly hilarious Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker duo

This movie is not going to appeal to everybody.

Since the 2001 season, the Madden cover curse has plagued various athletes. Will Brett Favre be next?

Brothers Brad and Brett Warren poke fun at their still being on the brink of country music stardom in their Country Music Television show, Almost Famous. But for those who gave their albums a chance, they know they are deserving of more.

Hollywood will always create trilogies of films. Star Wars may have started this philosophy, but due to some technical errors, the Star Wars Trilogy isn't the best of the lot.

A look at which CEO's and famous celebrities are donating to political campaigns.

The CW Television Network 2007-2008 New Fall Shows Part 1

Find out who's in, and who's been left out, of the 41st Annual Country Music Association Awards nominations this year. You may be surprised to learn who made it, and who didn't! What are YOUR picks?

Marvel's fictional comic book superhero, The Mighty Thor is finally coming to the big screen.

Libra, character traits of those who fall under this particular sign.

Full schedule of the 5th Annual Fall Festival of Authors and Folk Artists hosted by the Pike County Public Library District in Kentucky. This year's event reads like a Who's Who of Appalachain Literature! Don't miss it!

The Heritage Foundation has published a new web memo that analyzes the United States' new Africa Command.

ABC's 2007-2008 New Fall Shows Part 2

Stuff I found interesting or amusing in today's news.

This article details the history of every Broadway theater with a list of their shows.

An essay on Freud on Fitzgerald and Hemingway concerning Modernism in literature.

Read to your child everyday and let them see you reading if you want to encourage your children to love reading. Look for popular authors to really hook your children.

Ranks the top Quarterbacks for the 2006 fantasy season for you so that YOU CAN CONCENTRATE ON WINNING.

The top 20 comedies of all time, including a brief summary and a famous quote left behind from each film. Compiled from an original list of 80, sure to spark debate or enthusiastic agreement.

Whether he did it or not, Jackson's career is probably over, and at the very least it will never return to the glory of the Thriller years. Perhaps he could resurrect the song Beat It, and make the video that of him beating the legal system.

A look at 72 years in Detroit Lions history, from their origins in Portsmouth, Ohio to the legendary teams of the 1950s to fifty years of futility culminating in the hiring of Rod Marinelli. A few laughs, lots of tears, and optimism for the future ensue.

There is still a debate about the portrayal of single moms on Television. Some research into the moral and societal views on their representation on TV shows.

From dreams come true to nightmares, dreams have been the impetus of nearly everyone's actions at some point. Much has been s