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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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In good fun
On the Yankees beatHere's a little humor for your afternoon. This is from the American Mustache Institute -- I know, until a few months ago, who knew such a place existed? BTW, I'm impressed with several of your ballpark lists. Two of the......Tags: New York Yankees, Soccer, Major League Baseball, Bob Barr, Robert Goulet
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Bay, Lowrie Deliver Red Sox To ALCS In Walk-Off Win
Associated PressThe Red Sox brushed aside the 100-win Angels in four games, dismissing their best-in-baseball regular season as last month's news. When it turns to October, no one dominates like Boston. Jason Bay slid home with the game-winning run with two outs in the...Tags: Boston Red Sox, Major League Baseball
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Red Sox beat Angels 3-2, move on to ALCS and Rays
The Boston Red Sox brushed aside the 100-win Angels in four games, dismissing their best-in-baseball regular season as last month's news.
When it turns to October, no one dominates like Boston.
Jason Bay slid home with the game-winning run with two outs...Tags: Mike Lowell, Major League Baseball, Jonathan Papelbon, Mike Scioscia, Fenway Park
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Angels' Mike Napoli is healthy, and so is his hitting
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterBOSTON -- Those who watched Mike Napoli play in September weren't surprised when the Angels catcher crushed a pair of home runs, a two-run shot and a solo shot, against Red Sox ace Josh Beckett in Game 3 Sunday night. Napoli was the team's hottest hitter...Tags: Major League Baseball, Vladimir Guerrero, Mike Scioscia, Gary Matthews, Green Monster
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Pick a lane, Cubs fans: Are you optimist or pessimist?
Tribune staff reporterLook, I have no problem with believing in curses, holy water or even Kosuke Fukudome, if that's your particular inclination. But the Cubs and their fans have much to think about before next season, and somewhere within that process they have to make up...Tags: Mark Derosa, Ryan Dempster, Lou Piniella, Major League Baseball, Derrek Lee
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Red Sox uncertain about Masterson's future role
Justin Masterson could be a valuable member of Boston's starting rotation in the future. He could be a strong option in the Red Sox bullpen. For Boston manager Terry Francona, it's a nice dilemma to have. "I think we see him as a good pitcher,"...Tags: Carlos Quentin, American League, Boston Red Sox, Cliff Floyd, Ozzie Guillen
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White Sox fans, Cubs cousins in playoff doldrums
Associated Press WriterIt took 102 years for the White Sox and Cubs to return together to postseason play. Unfortunately for their fans, it took just five days until both teams were booted from the playoff party. Last week Chicago buzzed with playoff energy and speculation...Tags: U.S. Cellular Field, Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball, Chicago White Sox, All Stars
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Yankees' Alex Rodriguez could fill the bill
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterTaking note of the troubles on Wall Street and suggesting that sports teams might have to scale back on salaries, Richard Hinds of the Sydney Morning Herald says it could start with the Yankees, 24 of whose players earned a combined $207,108,489 in 2008....Tags: Dave Thomas, Al Davis, National Hockey League, Major League Baseball, Motor Racing
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Lowell taken off Red Sox postseason roster with hip injury; would miss next round
AP Sports WriterBOSTON (AP) _ Third baseman Mike Lowell was removed from Boston's division series roster on Monday because of a right hip strain. He would be ineligible to play in the AL championship series if the Red Sox advance past their first-round opponent, the Los...Tags: Mike Lowell, J.D. Drew, Kevin Youkilis, Major League Baseball, Mike Scioscia
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Ray-markable! Tampa Bay beats White Sox 6-2, advances to first AL championship series
AP Sports WriterCHICAGO (AP) _ They rushed toward the mound, these remarkable Rays, and immediately formed a circle. Jumping together like fraternity brothers, they resembled party regulars in the postseason. Worst in the majors last year, Tampa Bay will play for a spot...Tags: New York Yankees, Ken Griffey Jr., Ozzie Guillen, Major League Baseball, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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Dodgers, Phillies back at it after 25 years
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterThe playoff series between the Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies for the National League pennant comes 25 years after the teams last met in postseason play. But from 1977 to 1983, the clubs faced off three times in the NL Championship Series, when it was...Tags: New York Yankees, Bill Russell, Steve Garvey, Major League Baseball, Defense
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Red Sox try to close out ALDS
On the Yankees beatI'm here at Fenway Park, where the Red Sox are trying to close out a series sweep of the Angels. The Dodgers have already closed out the Cubs, and the Phillies the Brewers, while the White Sox are leading the......Tags: Boston Red Sox, Mariano Rivera, Major League Baseball, Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies
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