Monthly Archives: April 2009

MLB: Romero's lawsuit is not relevant - Philadelphia Inquirer

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MLB: Romero's lawsuit is not relevantPhiladelphia Inquirer, PABy Andy Martino JC Romero has long claimed that his positive drug test was the result of a tainted supplement, and Major League Baseball sees no reason to doubt that, although a top league official emphasized yesterday that the issue was what Romero …Supplement maker disputes Phillies pitcher JC [...]

Why Is MLB Draft Moving to Prime Time? - FanHouse

Why Is MLB Draft Moving to Prime Time?FanHouse, NYTwo years after it was first broadcast on television, the Major League Baseball Rule 4 Draft — baseball's amateur entry selection process for players in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada — is headed for prime time. …2009 First-Year Player Draft to be held at MLB Network [...]

Former MLB infielder "Lucky" Lohrke dies at 85 - The Associated Press

Former MLB infielder "Lucky" Lohrke dies at 85The Associated PressJack Lohrke, a major league infielder in the 1940s and 1950s who drew the nickname "Lucky" after several early brushes with death, died Wednesday. He was 85. Lohrke died at a hospital in San Jose, Calif., two days after having a stroke at home, …

Blue Jays a tough assignment for untouchable Greinke - CBC.ca

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Blue Jays a tough assignment for untouchable GreinkeCBC.ca, Canada(Charlie Riedel/Associated Press) For a chance to extend their franchise-best series win streak to seven, the Blue Jays probably will have to rough up the hottest pitcher in Major League Baseball. "'The Best Pitcher in Baseball,'" according to Sports …Gibbons harbors no ill will toward Jays MLB.comWith Meche [...]

Steuben Glass To Launch Major League Baseball Crystal Collectibles - PR Newswire (press release)

Steuben Glass To Launch Major League Baseball Crystal CollectiblesPR Newswire (press release), NYSteuben's legacy of innovation, creativity and outstanding quality led to this unique partnership with Major League Baseball. Fusing art with baseball, Steuben and MLB have teamed up to create a selection of crystal baseball collectibles. …

Buy a Majestic Jersey, Get Two Tickets to an MLB Game - The Biz of Baseball

Buy a Majestic Jersey, Get Two Tickets to an MLB GameThe Biz of BaseballProving that MLB is working to get you to the game, as well as into garb, the league today announced an in-stadium retail promotion that gives each fan two tickets with a Majestic Athletic Replica Jersey purchase during the 2009 season. [...]

Major league baseball notes - Myrtle Beach Sun News

Major league baseball notesMyrtle Beach Sun News, SCBaseball draft to prime timeNEW YORK | Major League Baseball's amateur draft is shifting to prime time. The commissioner's office said Tuesday that this year's draft will start at 6 pm on June 9 and be held at the studios of the MLB Network in Secaucus …High & Inside [...]

Oakland A's Owner Wolff's Anti-Oakland Words Called "Sob Story" By … - San Francisco Chronicle

Oakland A's Owner Wolff's Anti-Oakland Words Called "Sob Story" By …San Francisco Chronicle,  USAThat, and other actions including my intelligence that the current meetings with the Major League Baseball Committee regarding assessing Oakland's ability to be a host for a baseball team aren't going well, and you have Russo's tirade of a letter. …

paidContent.org - MLB.com By The Numbers: Subscription Sales Up 45 … - Washington Post

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paidContent.org - MLB.com By The Numbers: Subscription Sales Up 45 …Washington Post, United StatesUpdated:Three weeks into the 2009 baseball season, MLB.com is doing a lot better than Major League Baseball's other New York-based franchises. According to numbers released by the league's digital business MLBAM, subscription sales are up nearly 46 …Watch like pros with Gameday Premium [...]

Jenks discusses the life of the closer - MLB.com

Jenks discusses the life of the closerMLB.comBy Scott Merkin / MLB.com CHICAGO — So, you're a 15- or 16-year-old baseball player, with a life's goal of becoming a Major League Baseball closer. Well, it's not an easy job to handle. Just ask Bobby Jenks, one of the best ninth-inning craftsmen in …