Summary
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 pl...
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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Reed Johnson grand slam the difference as Cubs top Diamondbacks
Reed Johnson hit a grand slam and Derrek Lee homered as the Cubs' bats woke up to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Diamondbacks, beating Arizona 10-6 on Wednesday night in Phoenix.Tags: Major League Baseball
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TONIGHT'S GAME
Marlins at Cubs 8:05 p.m., Wrigley Field, Chicago TV: FSN. Radio: WAXY (790-AM); WEFL (760-AM); WQBA (1140-AM, Spanish).Tags: Wrigley Field, Major League Baseball, Florida Marlins
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Today's radio highlights
++++++++++++++++++++ || 8 a.m. || Discussion: Sports Phone with Big Al. 950AM. || || 9 a.m. || Discussion: Dan Patrick. 910AM, 1490AM, 102.1FM. || || 10 a.m. || Discussion: Hardly Workin' with Greg Burton. 950AM. || || 10 a.m. || Discussion: Colin... -
Clerk Robbed At Knifepoint
Police are investigating a knifepoint robbery at a Silver Lane convenience store. No one was injured. Shortly before midnight Tuesday, the robber entered the Chestnut Mobil Mart, 483 Silver Lane, walked around the coolers and pulled out the knife...Tags: Police Investigations, Police, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, Crimes
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Masterson Gets Out Of Jam
Courant Staff WriterWhen the Red Sox recalled Justin Masterson last weekend and put him in the bullpen, manager Terry Francona promised not to put too much pressure on the rookie his first time out. "In fairness to him, I'm trying to not put a kid in a situation where he'...Tags: Terry Francona, Boston Red Sox, Jacoby Ellsbury, Manny Ramirez, Josh Beckett
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Sports radio battle one-sided
Chicago Tribune reporterWMVP-AM 1000 program director Justin Craig refused to gloat about his station's lopsided victory over WSCR-AM 670 in the spring ratings book. "It's a good day" was as bold a proclamation as Craig would offer. The same went for WMVP host Marc Silverman,...Tags: Chicago White Sox, Arbitron Incorporated, ESPN, Radio
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Any Solution To Baseball's Broken-Bat Problem?
Courant Staff WriterLast month, a 16-member advisory committee met in New York to examine health and safety risks posed by maple bats breaking, resulting in jagged projectiles flying in the direction of players and spectators. Major League Baseball concluded that it would...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, Johnny Damon, Major League Baseball
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Red Sox Defeat Mariners In 12
Courant Staff Writer— The Red Sox charter is equipped with satellite TV feeds in every seatback, but they never seem to work, an unwelcome development when faced with cross-country travel. "I think they're like 1-for-20," manager Terry Francona said. But there was...Tags: Terry Francona, American League, Boston Red Sox, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jonathan Papelbon
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Wilpon regrets letting Willie go in wee hours
neil.best@newsday.comFred Wilpon and his organization endured a vicious beating from fans and the media last month for the circumstances of Willie Randolph's dismissal. Wednesday, the Mets CEO had harsh words for himself: "I screwed up," he said. Speaking to reporters at...Tags: Football, Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers, Major League Baseball, Television Industry
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5-run eighth propels White Sox past Rangers
Chicago Tribune reporterThe White Sox hope they've found a springboard that vaults them further than even a dramatic 10-8 victory over Texas on Wednesday. They envision their five-run rally—capped by Carlos Quentin's three-run homer off C.J. Wilson—providing the air...Tags: American League, Alexei Ramirez, Chicago White Sox, Ozzie Guillen, Paul Konerko
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