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Baseball is a game played between two teams consisting of nine players each. The object of the game is to score more runs (or points) than your opponent. The game is played with a small, leather ball and wooden bats. All the players in the "field" wear leather gloves. The field is actually a diamond consisting of grass and dirt with four "bases." A pitcher from one team throws the ball and a batter from the opposing team attempts to hit it. There are nine innings in a regulation game. An inning consists of each team getting a chance to hit the ball and score runs before making three "outs." Baseball is played throughout the world. In the United States, professional baseball, called the major...
Baseball is a game played between two teams consisting of nine players each. The object of the game is to score more runs (or points) than your opponent. The game is played with a small, leather ball and wooden bats. All the players in the "field" wear leather gloves. The field is actually a diamond consisting of grass and dirt with four "bases." A pitcher from one team throws the ball and a batter from the opposing team attempts to hit it. There are nine innings in a regulation game. An inning consists of each team getting a chance to hit the ball and score runs before making three "outs." Baseball is played throughout the world. In the United States, professional baseball, called the major leagues, is played in large stadiums. There are two leagues--American and National. A major-league season runs from April to October, with each team playing 162 games. It concludes with the World Series, where the best team from the National League plays the best team from the American League to decide the champion. There are references to baseball from the 1700s, but the game was not played in the United States until the late 1800s. The first pro team was formed in 1869. The National League was founded in 1876 and the American League in 1901. The first World Series was played in 1903. Baseball is played by people of all ages at numerous levels, including Little League, Babe Ruth League, High School, College and Minor League.
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If you have a news tip or a question about the report, call 800-242-9022 or 414-225-3580. The supervisor is Gretchen Ehlke, followed by James Carlson at 2:30 p.m. The news editor is Roger Schneider. Report technical problems to 800-242-8865. Send...Tags: Harley-Davidson Incorporated, Major League Baseball, Milwaukee Brewers, Theft, Distilling and Brewing Industry
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From the Cubicle: Cubs-Phillies
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I was on a boat last night anchored off the shore Lake Michigan listening to the Allman Brothers Band at Charter One Pavillion. It was a grand time on a beautiful late summer night. The beer was cold, the...Tags: Major League Baseball, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Aramis Ramirez, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs
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Two Yanks minor leaguers suspended for drugs
Two New York Yankees pitchers and one Chicago Cubs pitcher from the Dominican Summer League were each suspended 50 games Friday for testing positive for banned performance-enhancing drugs under baseball's minor league program. Justo Arias and Rafael...Tags: Major League Baseball, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees
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Report: Phillies to acquire Matt Stairs
Veteran left-handed hitter Matt Stairs of the Toronto Blue Jays appears to be heading the Philadelphia Phillies, according to the team's Web site. While team officials couldn't confirm the deal late last night, major league sources indicate Stairs is...Tags: Major League Baseball, Matt Stairs, Toronto Blue Jays, Geoff Jenkins, Philadelphia Phillies
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Last ballgame at Fort Wayne's Memorial Stadium
The Fort Wayne Wizards minor league baseball team lost their final game at Memorial Stadium. The South Bend Silver Hawks defeated the Wizards, 17-6, ending the Wizards' playoff hopes. Over 6,100 fans attended Thursday night's game, the last before the...Tags: Randy Brown, Minor League Baseball, Memorial Stadium
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Reed elaborates on injury status
Ravens Pro Bowl safety Ed Reed revealed today that he has a nerve impingement in his neck and shoulder. That condition further increases doubts about whether he will be available for the Sept. 7 regular-season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals....Tags: Major League Baseball, Therapies, Health Treatments, Injuries, Ed Reed
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Delgado for MVP?
On the Mets beatWow. I can't believe I just typed that. But with all the MVP debate focused on David Wright or Jose Reyes lately, look who just entered the discussion after smacking home runs No. 29 and 30 in last night's 6-3......Tags: Jose Reyes, Major League Baseball, David Wright, New York Mets, Jimmy Rollins
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Gameday Live 133: Red Sox at Yankees
On the Yankees beatHey everybody, welcome to today's coronation, er, live blog between the Yankees and Red Sox. To hear Johnny Damon and Joe Girardi tell it, it ain't over till it's over. Mathematically, that is true. Pragmatically speaking, a sweep of the......Tags: Major League Baseball, Jason Varitek, Jason Giambi, Alex Rodriguez, Kevin Youkilis
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Rare occasion: Orioles hit on all cylinders
O, by the WayLast night, I had an opportunity to assist Sun baseball writer Dan Connolly with Orioles coverage and if the results are any indication of my role, maybe I should switch jobs.The Orioles came out of their homsestand funk to thrash......Tags: Jim Thome, Major League Baseball, Jermaine Dye, Melvin Mora, Chicago White Sox
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Obama date echoes MLK, Robinson
The SwampMuch has been made of the fact that tonight's scheduled acceptance speech by Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama falls on the same date as Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Our Baltimore Sun colleague David Steele also reminds readers...Tags: Major League Baseball, Branch Rickey, Political Candidates, Elections, Jackie Robinson
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See the city's only pennant race -- live at Shea
On the Mets beatThe Mets have announced that special "pennant race packs" are on sale now at mets.com through Tuesday, Sept. 2. Here is the team's official release and ticket info: Limited Time Offer Guarantees Fans Tickets to Final 15 Regular Season Games......Tags: Major League Baseball, New York Mets, August, Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies
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Active Illinois donor
One of the founding partners of the SimmonsCooper law firm is John Simmons, a major contributor to Democratic candidates in Illinois. On June 30 alone, Simmons and his law firm gave $15,000 to the campaign of Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who in 2004 appointed...Tags: Business Enterprises, Minor League Baseball, Political Candidates, Legal Services, Elections
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