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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.

With High School playoffs coming to a close, and the College World Series at its climax, one has to wonder what happened to the true amatuer baseball superstars. The 2005 Major League Baseball first year player draft was indeed a disappointment.

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

If a family wants to have a night of enjoyment outside in the nice weather for a price that won't cost an arm and a leg, people should look at the world of minor league baseball. It is cheap and fun, and it gives people a chance to see future stars.

List of blogs dealing with Major League Baseball.

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.

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

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

In less than one week, the officials who run Major League Baseball will finally get their long-awaited wish when the upcoming World Baseball Classic begins

The first ever World Baseball Classic starts on March 3rd. The US squad is one of sixteen vying for the championship trophy, and it is full of familiar stars. This article tells you who is on the 30 man roster.

breaking down the merits and teams in the world baseball classic

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

This dozen hit well over a hundred home runs combined in the Fall Classic, led by the great Mickey mantle.

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

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.

The Mitchell Report came out today, giving names of many baseball players who have allegedly used steroids. What effect will it have on you and baseball?

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.

Since the Frederick Keys were established as the Baltimore Orioles' minor league high-level A team, 24 position players and 40 pitchers have made it from Frederick to the major leagues.

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.

I've always been a Barry Bonds supporter, and the Mitchell Report just confirms why. Barry Bonds has been the scapegoat for an entire generation of MLB, while hundreds of players, including all-time greats such as Roger Clemens, were just as involved as he.

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

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

Currently there are 12 managers in Major League Baseball that played catcher in their playing days.

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

If you are a professional baseball fan, there is no doubt that you have been looking to the baseball gods for a new savior, someone to rid the game clean of its sinful performance enhancing past.

Check out baseball facts online. Keep updated or look up old stats on the web. Here are several sites devoted to baseball

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

Here is a list of 5 Major Leaguers who have caught my eye, roughly 1/3 of the way through the 2006 Major League campaign.

In an article by Gene Wojciechowski, he asks the question whether it would be better to sign A-Rod or Bonds this off-season. While he points out that the decision isn't easy, I'm not sure that he comes to the correct conclusion.

Revenue sharing is keeping teams from reaching their full potential. What major league baseball needs is a salary cap.

The American League began to head in the right direction during the 80s, and continued thier good work at the All-Star Game in the 90s, taking 7 of 10 from the National League.

Today George Mitchell revealed the report that resulted from his investigation on the use of peformance-enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball.

The Cape Cod Baseball League continues the tradition of baseball as it was meant to be seen--without high costs for fans and huge paychecks for players.

Looking for a cheap, fun and safe way to enjoy a summer day; go out to a minor league baseball game. Here are the area's top ballparks and teams for you to go out and see.

This was my argumentative essay for my English 201 class.

The AL went 5-0 during the first six years of the new century, but a 2002 tie with the NL would bring about great changes.

The 1921 baseball season came ever so close to being suspended. If it had, it's debatable whether or not it could ever have recovered. It was wasn't labor strikes and steroids that nearly killed baseball, but intentional strikes and balls.

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

After hitting his 500th home run at the age of 32, many people think Alex Rodriguez will break the all-time home run record. Unlike Barry Bonds, nobody suspects A-Rod of using steroids, so how many home runs would he hit if he did use steroids?

An elaboration and review of AC Content Producer Brian McCormick's article "Fixing the NBA the European Way"

The Detroit Tigers will win the 2008 MLB World Series. Schedule, division, young talent, and healing injuries all play in the Tigers favor.

Is it possible that President Bush could pardon Roger Clemens but not Barry Bonds or Marion Jones?

Do you know how many World Series Titles the Yankees have won since acquiring coveted shortstop and converted third baseman Alex Rodriguez before the 2004 season?

Distinctive evidence that Barry Bonds used steroids.

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.

The Phillies took advantage of the New York collapse to win the NL East. Can they win the World Series?

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.

The Arizona Diamondbacks shocked many by having the best record in the National League. Can they win the World Series in 2007?

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.

The Chicago Cubs haven't won a World Series since 1908. Here is why the Cubs will finally reverse their fortunes.

In a recent HBO interview with Bob Costas, Curt Schilling breaks the code of silence amongst players by attacking Barry Bonds.

With the Mitchell report coming out last week and releasing its opinion that Roger Clemens used steroids a new battle has erupted.

The Yankees have been in a bit of a World Series Drought of late.
A quick look at potential hitting, pitching, defense and coaching can make prognosticating a little easier.

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.

In this review, we will take a look at the book "Mind Game, How the Boston Red Sox Got Smart, Won a World Series, and Created a New Blueprint for Winning", written by the writers of Baseball Prospectus and edited by Steven Goldman.

A contrast between Barry Bonds' and Henry Aaron's homerun records

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 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.

He will not retire.

Once again the Cubs find themselves in a predictable state where they don't contend for the playoffs and have yet another season of disarray.

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

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.

Roger Clemens finally completed his third start in the minor leagues and is ready to face professional hitters once again for the New York Yankees

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.

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.

With half of the season played, it's time to look at who has been playing the best baseball so far. MVP and Cy Young winners, as well as a World Series pick for each league.

So now Congress has introduced a bill to outlaw steroids and performance-enhancing drugs in all American sports. Is this the right thing to do? I don't think so.

Some excellent points were raised by Will Carroll on the issue, and here are my thoughts on the whole matter.

What do you think about steroids in baseball? Athletes and performance enhancing drugs do not mix. Some athletes in baseball are using steroids and nothing is being done about it.

Clemens left the game after the sixth inning in line for the victory as the Yankees were leading 4-3. He had thrown 108 pitches.

My analysis of the four major sports: NHL, NBA, MLB, and NFL.

As we approach the middle of August, all I can say is WOW! What a season it's been so far! And best of all, the top history making moments I'm going to discuss first occurred recently between August 4th and 7th.

Rocket is back in New York trying to restore hope to a team with far more problems than an aging pitcher can solve

Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds have become the face of steroids. Unfortunately, what is lost is the countless number of teenagers using steroids to get an edge.

The Congressional Committee set to hear the testimony of Roger Clemens, Brian McNamee and Andy Pettitte in a Congressional hearing on steroids has now been postponed until February 13th.

The number of sports programs on television is at an all-time high. There isn't even an opportunity to miss a program anymore.

You know what I learned about our elected government officials today during the first of the Congressional Hearings on steroids (the prelude to the hearing with Roger Clemens)?... That you really do not have to be all that bright to get elected to Congress.

Many people think that the highlight of the Mitchell Report was the naming of Roger Clemens as a steroid user. But to me the best thing was the naming of "clubhouse leader" Paul Lo Duca.

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.

The House Government Reform Committee's hearings into Roger Clemens' alleged use of steroids and Human Growth Hormone is just the latest in a series of investigations of "America's Pastime" by Congress

Trying to learn the intimate details about one major baseball team can be difficult enough, especially when you want to learn about the entire league. The answer to this situation can be found in easily on blogs about baseball.

All 30 MLB teams ranked 1-30!

Baseball has finally started to clean up its act. It has begun to crack down on the massive amount of steroid abuse that has been evident for years.

For the fan who can't get enough statistics, Retrosheet and Baseball Almanac offer impressive menus of information. The fan who prefers stories and humor to numbers will also find these websites rewarding.

A look at the future stars of tomorrow(and today)of the MLB.

The real life "Jerry MaGuire", Boras's greed is starting to catch up with him after years of draining owner's bank accounts.

Will Roger Clemens be back in the Bronx? Will Alex Rodriguez opt out of his contract and leave? Will Bernie Williams retire and then be followed at the end of the season by manager Joe Torre? These are just some of the questions facing the New York Yankees in 2007.

On Base Plus Slugging, or OPS, is a baseball statistic that combines several other statistics to provide a tool for examining a players overall offensive contribution. In this article, we learn how to calculate OPS and look at what it means.

Whether or not you plan on following the World Baseball Classic, it is likely that your favorite team will be affected in Spring Training by this new baseball tournament.

The World Baseball Classic is a novel idea, pitting the best players from sixteen nations and territories against each other. This article describes the Classic's format and rules, along with the match-ups.

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Senator George Mitchell held a press conference today and released the 409 page document detailing his investigation of steroids in baseball. Here are the players named in the document and what he had to say

Slugging Percentage and Total Bases are two baseball statistics you see everywhere, but not all fans know what they mean or how they are calculated. In this article, we'll take a closer look at both numbers.