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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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If you have a news tip or a question about the report, call 800-242-9022 or 414-225-3580. The supervisor is Michelle Johnson. The news editor is Roger Schneider. Report technical problems to 800-242-8865. Send stories by electronic carbon, e-mail to...Tags: Michelle Johnson, Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Political Candidates, Major League Baseball, Injuries
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Chamberlain hopes to return to Yankees next week
Joba Chamberlain thinks he could return to the New York Yankees next week, and he expects to be used out of the bullpen. On the disabled list with rotator cuff tendinitis, Chamberlain threw 45 pitches off a mound Thursday and said his arm felt good....Tags: Joe Girardi, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, National Basketball Association, Chicago Bulls
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Hank says offense needs improvement
caitlin.strang@newsday.comHank Steinbrenner didn't want to pin a "nail in the coffin" designation on Thursday's game against the Red Sox, but he did reiterate the need for offensive improvement the day after he said the team "sucked" in an 11-3 loss to Boston. "They're going to...Tags: A.J. Burnett, Major League Baseball, Boston Red Sox, C.C. Sabathia, Hank Steinbrenner
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Fort Wayne Wizards say goodbye to Memorial Stadium
The Fort Wayne Wizards minor league baseball team is preparing to play its last game at Memorial Stadium. The team says tickets are still available for Thursday night's game. On opening day in 2009, the Wizards will play in a new $30 million...Tags: Randy Brown, Memorial Stadium, Minor League Baseball
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Brewers top 3 million in ticket sales
Baseball fans are filling Miller Park in record numbers this season. The Milwaukee Brewers said Thursday the team has reached the 3 million mark in total tickets sold for the season. The Brewers have sold out 21 consecutive home games so far, and have...Tags: Major League Baseball, Distilling and Brewing Industry, Homes, Milwaukee Brewers
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Kid Rock's video for ``Roll On'' to showcase Detroit
Kid Rock is showing his affection for Detroit with a new video for a song on his platinum-selling CD "Rock 'N Roll Jesus." The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press report the boisterous Detroit-area rocker and bandmates on Wednesday visited the...Tags: Major League Baseball, Freedom of the Press, Rock and Roll Music, Detroit Tigers
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Phillies call up LHP Fabio Castro
The Associated PressThe Philadelphia Phillies called up pitcher Fabio Castro from Triple-A Lehigh Valley before starting a four-game series at the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night. Right-hander Andrew Carpenter returned to Double-A Reading after pitching a scoreless inning in...Tags: Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies
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Gameday Live 132: Boston Red Sox at Yankees
On the Yankees beatWelcome to another night on the blog Yankees fans. Marcus Henry is here to take you through the second matchup in the Yanks in this three-game set against the Red Sox. Yankees (70-61) vs. Boston (76-55), First pitch; 7:05 p.m.......Tags: Jason Varitek, Major League Baseball, Jacoby Ellsbury, Sidney Ponson, Mike Timlin
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Hank Steinbrenner: "They sucked"
On the Yankees beatMost of the Steinbrenner family was here tonight. Each of the four children were represented, with Hank here for the second time all year, Hal here and Jenny here, along with Jessica's husband Felix Lopez. Here's Hank's sum-up: "The bottom......Tags: Major League Baseball, All Stars, Boston Red Sox, Hank Steinbrenner
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Bruce Bruce works hard at being funny funny
Special to amNewYorkPortly Bruce Bruce, aka Bruce Church, is an imposing-looking dude but he has a heart as big as his gut. The amiable Church is a laid-back personality who can get caustic but is perhaps at his best delivering family-friendly material. "I don't have to...Tags: Major League Baseball, Football, James Brown, Bernie Mac, Atlanta Braves
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