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Pair of Phillies Prospects Part of Topps Double-A All-Star Team
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Classification ERA leader Travis Wood and Topps league Players of the Year Chris Carter and Desmond Jennings are among the ten players selected to the Topps Double-A All-Star Team.
The Philadelphia Phillies are the only MLB organization with more than one player on the squad. The...
Jim Tracy, Mike Scioscia Named Managers of the Year by BBWAA
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Jim Tracy, who took over the Colorado Rockies in late May when they were in last place and led them to the National League wild card, was named NL Manager of the Year in balloting by the BBWAA. It marked only the second time a manager hired in mid-season was honored. Tracy joins Jack...
Is This the Year Marvin Miller Makes the Hall of Fame?
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A plaque for the future of the Hall of Fame?An artist's rendering what Marvin Millercould receive.
Every year, the belief is, he will finally be inducted. And, every year, he’s overlooked.
Marvin Miller, the former executive director of the Major League Baseball...
Zack Greinke Overwhelming Choice for AL Cy Young Winner
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After yesterday's controversial selections of Bailey and Coghlan for AL and NL Rookie of the Year awards, the BBWAA members hit a homerun after an easy pitch to the plate, regardless of his team's place in the standings.
Zack Greinke of the Kansas City Royals was an overwhelming...
MLB Owners Meetings: Extra Innings Blackout Update #8,265
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Tomorrow, MLB’s 30 owners will begin holding their final set of meetings of the year at the Chicago O'Hare Hilton, the same location that MLB’s general managers just recently met at.
What to expect out of the two days of meetings? For you fans, possible lower ticket prices...
Twins Unveil New Logos, Uniforms for 2010 Season
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The 2009 American League Central Division Champion Minnesota Twins today unveiled new official team marks, logos and team uniforms to be worn during the team's inaugural season at Target Field, scheduled to open for the 2010 season.
"Twins fans have many exciting things to...
Andrew Bailey, Chris Coghlan Win Rookie of the Year Awards
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Andrew Bailey Wins AL Award
Oakland right-hander Andrew Bailey, who emerged as the Athletics’ closer in his first major league season, was voted the American League winner of the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award.
Bailey, 25, was listed first on 13 ballots submitted by two...
BBWAA Awards Begin Today with ROY Awards
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Chris Coghlan of the Marlins is seen by many as having a good chance of winning the NL Rookieof the Year award.
At 2pm ET today, an annual rite of passage kicks off as the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) doles out their selection for the American and National...
LWIB: MLB, MLBPA Continue to Dance Over Collusion
16 days ago by
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This week in LWIB, the longstanding mistrust between MLB and the MLBPA over “collusion” surfaces again.
LWIB, the incoming executive director of the MLBPA Michael Weiner, chose to make some timely and very high profile comments suggesting that the MLB owners are conspiring...
Creighton Bluejay to Play at TD Ameritrade Park, Home of College World Series
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Creighton University and the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA) have reached an agreement for the Creighton Bluejay baseball team to play its home games at TD AMERITRADE Park Omaha. The MECA board approved a 10-year lease agreement with Creighton at its Oct...
Listing: 210 Potential MLB Salary Arbitration Players for 2010
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The Biz of Baseball has been updated with new data pertaining to salary arbitration for 2010.
The MLB Players Association late yesterday released a list of 210 potential players that could file for salary arbitration. A player with more than 3 but less than 6 years of service time...
NHLPA Votes to Allow Donald Fehr to Assist in Constitution, Exec. Dir. Search
19 days ago by
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Outgoing MLBPA Executive Director Donald Fehr has beenapproved by the NHL players to assist in the search for a new Executive Director for the NHLPA. He is doing so, gratis
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) today announced that the NHLPA Executive...
Costas Interview with Ernie Harwell: "This will be my last World Series, I think"
19 days ago by
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MLB Network’s Studio 42 with Bob Costas will debut an interview with longtime Detroit Tigers play-by-play announcer and Hall of Fame broadcaster Ernie Harwell on Tuesday, November 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Throughout the interview, Harwell, 91, discusses his 55-year career in broadcasting...
Mitch Jones, Shelly Duncan, Randy Ruiz Highlight Topps Triple-A All-Star Team
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Mitch Jones, who claimed the Joe Bauman Trophy as Minor League Baseball’s top slugger, and International and Pacific Coast Most Valuable Players Shelley Duncan and Randy Ruiz are among the players selected to the Topps Triple-A All-Star Team. The best performances in all Minor League...
Yankees World Series Merchandise Sales Pacing at Second-Highest Ever
20 days ago by
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Yankees World Series merchandise is flying off the shelf at a rate that should make it the second hottest World Series seller of all time, ranking behind only the '04 Red Sox
With the Yankees winning their 27th World Series, the Bronx Bombers aren’t the only ones...
Gov. Paterson, and Yankee Tickets Bring Up Ethics, Sports, and Politics
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New York Governor David A. Patersonattended a World Series game with fourothers, including his son. and threeothers, initally, without paying theYankees for them, bring up questions of sporting events, politicians, and ethics.
Sports and politics have always had a symbiotic...
A New Beginning Continues In Oregon’s Second Season
20 days ago by
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University of Oregon's PK Park
The Oregon Ducks are preparing for the second season, one that shows promise despite a 14-42 record. A record like that is a failure for some, but for the Ducks, it is a success.
The University and Eugene were without Division I baseball...
Source: Riggleman to Be Named Manager of Nationals
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UPDATE 1: According to MASN, Riggleman is expected to fire part of the coaching staff. The report also notes that Bobby Valentine was never seriously up for consideration for the managerial opening.
He held the title of "interim" manager with the Washington Nationals...
From Griffey to Pedro: What The "Old Men" of MLB Make
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Ken Griffey, Jr.'s extension is but one for the "old men" of Major League Baseball
The Seattle Mariners and Ken Griffey Jr. agreed Wednesday to a one-year contract for a base salary of $2 million. The soon-to-be 40-year old can earn more through incentives...
Hudson, Rollins Highlight National League Gold Glove Winners
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Jimmy Rollins wins his 3rd Gold Glove award
Rawlings Sporting Goods has announced the 2009 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winners for the National League.
“Since its creation in 1957, the Rawlings Gold Glove Award® has been bestowed on some of the greatest defensive players...
Selig Discusses Instant Replay, Economic Parity, More, in Hour Long Interview
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Commissioner Selig gave, what might have been, his more broad reaching interview ever, on MLB Network’s "Studio 42 with Bob Costas" (Next showing, 4:30 a.m. ET). Selig discussed a number of topics, including the postseason ending in November, the use of instant replay...
Outgoing MLBPA Exec Dir. Donald Fehr Could Become Advisor to NHLPA
21 days ago by
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Donald Fehr, who spent 26 years leading the union for the Major League Baseball players could soon become an advisor to the players union for the National Hockey League.
According to Liz Mullen of the SportsBusiness Journal/SportsBusiness Daily, NHL player reps voted in support...
Ichiro, Torii Hunter Win 9th Consecutive AL Gold Glove Awards
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Ichiro wins his 9th straightGold Glove award
Rawlings Sporting Goods recently announced the 2009 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winners for the American League.
“Since it’s creation in 1957, the Rawlings Gold Glove Award has been bestowed on some of the greatest defensive...
Pronounced Cracks in Baseball’s Glass Ceiling
21 days ago by
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Kim Ng has been key in helping breakthrough baseball's glass ceiling for women. Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr. is a guest contributor to The Biz of Baseball. See other submissions by him within the Articles and Opinions archive. Dr. Donna Lopiano, renowned scholar on gender equality in...
Dan O'Dowd Voted By Peers as MLB Executive of the Year
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Colorado Rockies executive vice president and general manager Dan O’Dowd was voted Sporting News’ 2009 Major League Baseball Executive of the Year by a panel of 31 MLB general managers and assistant general managers. He was presented with the award Monday night at the MLB general...
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