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Rangers Versus Cardinals: A Middle-Class, Middle-America World Series
This World Series is for the heartland.
Pitcher in Pink: Baseball Rookies Wear Girly Backpacks as Part of Hazing Ritual
You can’t expect rookies to enter the big leagues without having to pay proper dues. What is less expected is seeing a professional pitcher strapped to a bright pink backpack adorned with unicorns and polka dots. (via New York Times)
Colbert Takes Over MLB Twitter Feed in a Bout of Hilarity and Haughtiness
Stephen Colbert beat the MLB at its own game. And his reward was assuming control of their official Twitter Feed.
Cheaters, Beware: NFL To Begin Human Growth Hormone Blood Tests
The new NFL collective bargaining agreement, which was officially ratified by players on Thursday, contains a historic provision.
Baseball Shocker: Texas Rangers Fan Dies After Trying to Catch Ball
A man trying to catch a baseball during a Texas Rangers game on Thursday died after falling head-first about 20 feet to the ground.
Marlins Hire 80-Year-Old Jack McKeon, Old-Guy Jokes Quickly Follow
Back in 2003, septuagenarian Jack McKeon, 72, led the Florida Marlins to a World Series title. Now the Marlins are hoping that McKeon has improved with age.
Jackie Robinson Day: Baseball Remembers a Legend and Pioneer
April 15 is Jackie Robinson Day, a chance for baseball fans everywhere to honor a hero.
World Series: Low Ratings, Little Buzz. Three Ways to Fix Baseball’s Fall Classic
Baseball’s got a nasty World Series problem.
New York City Transit Partners with TBS to Air MLB Playoff Video
This could be the start of a beautiful friendship.
Colvin’s Bat Injury: Company Promotes One-Step Fix
Just 375 at-bats into his young career, the Cubs outfielder experienced a case of wrong place, wrong time.
Cubs Manager Lou Piniella Calling It Quits at the End of 2010
Even “Sweet Lou” couldn’t serenade the Billy Goat and end Chicago’s 100-plus years of the October curse.