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A look back at the 60th Anniversary of the day Jackie Robinson made his debut for the Dodgers in Major League Baseball.

Since baseball season is coming up...or rather is already here, I thought it would be a good idea to post brief histories on some of the greats...or at least on of them.

The 60th anniversary of the MLB debut of Jackie Robinson is coming this weekend on April 15th. To honor this, over 150 players and five teams in the Major League Baseball are going to be wearing the number 42 in Robinson's honor.

List of blogs dealing with Major League Baseball.

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.

If you are looking for a fun new way to share your wedding cake with your guest, then you have to try making these Mini Yankees Baseball Hat Shaped Cakes.

MLB 2K5 is in my opinion one of the best baseball games I have played for the xbox system. Read on....

Babe Ruth was a man who did things on a grand scale. It should come as no surprise then that with his famed "called shot" in 1932, Babe Ruth is at the center of one of the greatest controversies in World Series history.

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

The National League enetered the decade of the Fifities facing a 12-4 disadvantage in the All-Star Game results. By the time the Fifities gave way to the turbulent Sixties, the National League had made up significant ground.

The American League won 8 of the 10 All-Star games played during the decade of the Forties, to give then a 12-4 overall advanatge in the series. This article details the key plays of these 9 contests, as the 1945 game was cancelled due to W W II.

Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig were two of the greatest hitters of all time, but in 10 years of playing together won only 3 World Series. Why?

Babe Ruth was the greatest baseball player of all time and all the recent talk suggesting that Barry Bonds might be the best is debunked.

Jackie Robinson did not have to endure the racial epithets by himself during his first season in professional baseball. Pitcher John Wright was signed by the Dodgers to room with Robinson. His contribution to integrating baseball have been overlooked.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is a must see for anyone who has even seen a baseball game, It is open year round.

Shortly after the integration of baseball, total integration occurred in the United States. The decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Plessy v. Ferguson greatly influenced total integration in the United States.

African American history encompasses almost four hundred years of struggle, achievement and contribution to America and the world. Here are some websites where you can discover that history for yourself.

Summer is all about two things: vacations and sports. So if you are packing the kids in the station wagon or just getting away with the guys, here are a couple extra sports stops to make along the way.

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

The best halloween costume I ever had was when I dressed up as Roger Clemens of the New York Yankees the year that Roger Clemens ended up clinching the title for the Yankees!

Joe Torre turns down a one year deal to remain with the New York Yankees.

A Major League Baseball (MLB) team based in The Bronx, New York City, New York, the New York Yankees were established as the Indianapolis franchise of the Western League, originally a farm team of the Cincinnati Reds.

Joe Torre has been very successful as manager of the New York Yankees. There is no question he should stay in New York.

The New York Yankees loaded with offense and question marks at pitching start their quest for another World Championship.

The highlights of the New York Yankees New Stadium Opening 2009

Joe Torre has turned down a lucrative one-year contract offered by the New York Yankees. Well, Roy A. Barnes, a Yankees fan for 30 years, is glad and feels more house cleaning is in order to bring another World Series Championship to Yankees fans.

The DH has more than served its purpose in Major League Baseball. It's time for the DH to go.

The New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner made a bold and irrational prediction recently. He prophesied that his club would again hold the prestigious title of World Champions...

This is a review of the substance abuse policy in Major League Baseball.

Almost every sport uses instant replay except Major League Baseball. Should MLB begin using it?

This years Major League Baseball tries to pick up where MVP Baseball 05 left off, but can it live up to the expectations of baseball fans?

It is no secret that the quality of umpiring has declined considerably over the past twenty years. In fact, I would have to say that umpiring in Major League Baseball has become nothing short of atrocious, and not just behind home plate, but in the field as well.

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.

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.

Here is a list of Major League Baseball players who were born on Long Island

In 1933, baseball began playing the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the greatest and most anticipated of all the pro sports All-Star affairs each year. This article summarizes those games played from 1933-1939.

A ranking of the five greatest major league hitters in history based on peak performance. When making this list I only considered the best five year stretch of any players career. I wanted to match the best of the best at their best.

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.

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

If a salary cap is not the answer to all that ails Major League Baseball, how do small market teams remain viable? Better decision-making and value-based decisions; General Managers must maximize the talent and minimize the cost per win.

This was written with approx. 1 week left in the Major League Baseball season. It provides examples of events that happened over the past season to help surpass the 2006 MLB attendance mark.

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.

For the last several years, 750,000 households around the country were in baseball heaven. Thanks to the Major League Baseball "Extra Innings Package," baseball fans could pretty much watch any game, anywhere.

Major League Baseball announced on Thursday that it has reached a deal with satellite television provider DirecTV Group Inc. to air its "Extra Innings" package for the next seven years.

The debate on whether or not Major League Baseball needs a salary cap.

Forget about those steroid injectin', money stealin', lollygagers called Major League Baseball, let's watch some softball.

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

Although reports have stated that Major League Baseball has made a deal with DirecTV for exclusive rights to MLB Extra Innings package, a representative of the Commissioner's office stated today that this decision has not been finalized. You can help them decide!

Major League Baseball has little more than a sad joke since the '94 strike. This year the NFL joined them as a professional sport willing to place profits above integrity.

Here are 10 great New York Yankees gift ideas for both the young and old alike. All items listed are under $10! Check them out!