Topic: Major League Baseball

Baseball Player Leaves Adorable Note So He Can Rush to Help His Wife

Twitter: @JordanSchelling

We don't cover sports around here too often, but this is special: a Milwaukee Brewers pitcher left an adorable note for reporters after he had to run out of the stadium last night to get to the hospital because his wife is eight months pregnant and was having contractions.

By Dashiell Bennett

Mar 28, 2012

L.A. Dodgers Set Record with $2 Billion Sale

A group of investors that includes NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson have agreed to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers for $2.15 billion, the highest price ever paid for a professional sports franchise.

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By Adam Martin

Nov 23, 2011

NBA Starts 'Last-Ditch' Talks; Baseball's Tentative Testing

Today in sports: Hawaii faces a point-shaving scandal, Urban Meyer denies Ohio rumors, and Hulk Hogan gets taken to the mat in his divorce.

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By Dashiell Bennett

Nov 2, 2011

The Los Angeles Dodgers Are for Sale

After a months-long battle over the fate of one of baseball's iconic franchises, beleaguered owner Frank McCourt has finally agreed to sell the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 14, 2011

Huntsman in Uniform; The MLB's Nonsensical 9/11 Cap Ban

Plus: Nike chairman Phil Knight endorsed Jon Huntsman

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 13, 2011

Say So-Long to the 'Manny Being Manny' Defense

The former outfielder was arrested last night on domestic battery charges

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 12, 2011

Yankees Fan Who Caught Jeter's Ball May Have a Steep Tax Bill

All that free memorabilia and tickets could end up costing him $14,000

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 7, 2011

Could You Do Jury Duty for Roger Clemens?

Potential jurors are being asked 82 questions in the former pitcher's trial

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By Eli Rosenberg

Jun 1, 2011

San Francisco Giants Back the 'It Gets Better' Campaign

Their video to support gay and lesbian teens is a first in professional sports

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By Bryan Hood

Apr 9, 2011

An Embarrassing Ending: Manny Ramirez Retires

After second positive drug test, the tarnished star retires

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