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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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Savard, Bergeron lead Bruins past Panthers 4-2 into tie for Eastern Conference lead
BOSTON (AP) _ Marc Savard and Patrice Bergeron had a goal and an assist each to lead Boston to its eighth victory in nine games, a 4-2 decision over Florida on Friday night that moved the Bruins into a tie for the Eastern Conference lead. The Bruins, 11-...Tags: Major League Baseball, Marc Savard, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Ville Peltonen
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Burnett won't come easy for Yankees
ken.davidoff@newsday.comDarek Braunecker, the representative for A.J. Burnett, said Friday night that his client will be able to sign a five-year deal this offseason, although he didn't identify the team willing to commit so enthusiastically to the power righthander. It's...Tags: Major League Baseball, Nick Swisher, Dining and Drinking, Philadelphia Phillies, Florida Marlins
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Crazy about Manny Ramirez
What compromising photos does Bill Plaschke have on the top brass at The Times? He continues to rail against Manny Ramirez [Nov. 16] because he had the audacity to actually perform brilliantly once acquired by the Dodgers, single-handedly destroying the...Tags: Major League Baseball, Super Bowl, Manny Ramirez, Barack Obama, John Thompson
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Eagles call on Ricky Bobby for inspiration
You're the once-proud Philadelphia Eagles and you've suffered through the embarrassment of being tied by the pitiful Cincinnati Bengals. Then your quarterback doesn't know what happened and your coach doesn't know what a tie means in the standings. So who...Tags: Major League Baseball, Dining and Drinking, San Francisco 49ers, Kyle Orton, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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Garnett shines in first game at Target Center since trade; Celtics rout Wolves 95-78
AP Sports WriterMINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Make no mistake: Kevin Garnett still owns Target Center. In his first game on the court since being traded before last season, Garnett scored 17 points to help his Boston Celtics cruise to a 95-78 victory over the Minnesota...Tags: National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, Injuries, Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves
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AP INTERVIEW: NFL commissioner Goodell says downturn could be felt with ticket sales in 2009
AP Sports WritersNEW YORK (AP) _ As much as NFL teams are feeling a financial squeeze already, commissioner Roger Goodell fears the economic downturn really could hit the league in early 2009, when tickets for next season go on sale. "There's no secret on sponsorship,...Tags: Major League Baseball, Dining and Drinking, Motor Racing, Super Bowl, Multi-Sport Events
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49ers' OC Mike Martz fined for criticizing refs
San Francisco offensive coordinator Mike Martz has been fined $20,000 by the NFL for his criticism of the officiating at the end of the 49ers' 29-24 loss in Arizona. Martz said the team had been "screwed" by the officiating crew when the ball was...Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, Major League Baseball, Atlanta Falcons, Basketball, San Francisco 49ers
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Mets may not look different in 2009
david.lennon@newsday.comDespite the shiny new surroundings of Citi Field -- if it's still called that by 2009 -- next year's Mets could look very similar to last season's club, at least at a couple of crucial positions. With such fierce competition for Raul Ibaņez, general...Tags: Major League Baseball, Jerry Manuel, Luis Castillo, New York Mets, Spring Training
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MLB Network: 41 days until launch
The Business of Sports | Sun-Sentinel BlogsA clock is counting down the days until the Major League Baseball Network launches in 50 million homes on Jan. 1. It???s down to 41 days. It???s not exactly the economic environment MLB Network President and CEO Tony Petitti envisioned......Tags: Major League Baseball, All Stars, ESPN, Spring Training, National Football League
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Update on Murphy
On the Mets beatIt appears that what the Mets intially believed was a knee issue for Murphy is actually a hamstring strain. Good thing they got him to an MRI machine. Here's the full update from the team below: The Mets Daniel Murphy......Tags: Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Spring Training
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Red Bulls to play for championship! ABC to show it!
WatchdogWatchDog has learned the Red Bulls will play for the MLS title Sunday. No, really. I took the family to the team's opener way back in early April, so I feel like I'm a part of this historic run. Sort......Tags: Major League Baseball, Chicago Fire, National Basketball Association, John Harkes, Television
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Hughes finishes up Fall League strong
On the Yankees beatBy Joe Pawlikowski There is perhaps no more controversial Yankee than Phil Hughes. To some fans, he's the guy they chose over Johan Santana. To others he represents the future of the organization. Problem is, both of these mindsets placed......Tags: Johan Santana, Spring Training
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