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Recent press indicates that athletes like Barry Bonds that use illegal substances like steroids for performance enhancement are actually ruining their respective sports. This needs to be stopped quickly as it will forever and permenently tarnish the great game of baseball.

Most baseball fans thought that this year would be like any other in the AL East - a two-horse race between the reigning super powers in the division, the Yankees and the Red Sox. However, as we approach June, one team is hanging in right with the two favorites and the other two are not out of it yet. This is partially due to the Yankees and Red Sox having somewhat disappointing seasons so far, but regardless, the race could be interesting all the way into October. Boston

If you are not familiar with the term memorabilia, then you must know that memorabilia refers to individual items of historical value such as programs, posters, brochures, clippings, buttons, pennants, cards and stickers. So, baseball memorabilia must-haves refer to baseball souvenirs. And, when it comes to baseball souvenirs, the most common things that people collect are baseball balls and baseball bats, most of the times with original autographs of some players on them

This past weekend was the first opportunity during the 2006 season for fans and teams alike to renew relatively young but sometimes heated rivalries between teams of different leagues. It?s hard to believe, but this is already the 10th season of interleague play, and the argument for and against the scheduling of games between different leagues continues to rage. The ?purists? who decry interleague play generally lean on a few standard points to make their case, and we?ll exa

As we look at baseball from the big-picture perspective over the past month, no off-field controversy grabbed more headlines than the stunning news that emanated from Arizona a few weeks ago. Diamondbacks pitcher Jason Grimsley, it was revealed, agreed to cooperate with federal officials in their pursuit of an investigation regarding the use of HGH, or Human Growth Hormone in the game of baseball. Although HGH is not specifically tested for under the new baseball steroid p

Well, we?re looking like geniuses based on our last report on this division. It?s still more than the traditional two-horse race, as the Red Sox and Yankees have a party-crasher still hanging on to hopes of a division title in the form of the Toronto Blue Jays. Although the standings are the same as last month, there have been more than a few twists and turns since we last visited the AL East, and it still looks like any of the top three teams could emerge as the champ come O

The AL Central race is beginning to take shape as we move into the second month of the baseball season, and it appears that teams are lining up to engage in a season-long chase of the defending World Series Champions Chicago White Sox. Each team?s progress, or lack thereof, is detailed below. Chicago White Sox Currently After a magical run to the title last season, the White Sox are back on top of the division. Many members of the baseball public, writers, pundits and

Despite being widely ripped as the worst division in baseball in 2005, one facet of the division last year on which everyone agreed was the competitiveness, as nearly every team had a chance to win the division late in the season. Once again, no one is out of it in this division in 2006, as every team sits within three games of the others as of this writing. Colorado Rockies Currently Although the Rockies have leveled off just a tad lately, they still sit at the top of

The AL West is shaping up as a division that will come down to the wire. Every team is lumped together in the standings, as the separation between first and last place as of this writing is only 5.5 games. None of the teams have been extremely hot lately, and everyone sits near .500 for the season. As of now, this race is way too early to call, and this will probably be the case throughout the season. It?s going to be a very interesting season in this division. Texas Range

Understanding the trades in the majors can be one of the most important parts of understanding the game. Unfortunately, it?s not as simple as one might would hope. First, it?s important to understanding the very beginning of how transactions in MLB operate. This occurs when amateurs sign their first contract and a lot regarding how things progress depends on certain factors regarding that first contract signing. For example, if an amateur is at least 19 years old then he i

There are numerous ways to get involved with fantasy baseball and one of the most popular is ESPN fantasy baseball. Before you get started; however, there are several tips you should keep in mind in order to make your experience even better. First, it is important to understand how ESPN fantasy baseball works. Really, it?s no different than any other type of fantasy baseball. The main idea behind it is for you as a team owner to draft professional players for your team. As

Form is beginning to take hold in the NL Central, as the Cincinnati Reds have come back to the pack and the St. Louis Cardinals have assumed their customary position atop the division standings. The Astros recently made a big splash, and things could still be very interesting before the season ends. St. Louis Cardinals Currently: Although the Cardinals haven?t been spectacular in their last 20 games, they have been solid, posting a 13-7 record. They did enjoy a five-ga

The design of youth baseball gloves is done with the child?s hand eye coordination and physical skills in mind. The physical skill of an adult means adult gloves can be made differently depending on the nature of the position they play, and with more webbing to allow them to snare baseballs a little more easily.

It?s been quite a month in the NL East. What looked like a competitive race during our last review has become a runaway at the top and a surprising look from the bottom. The Mets have been on fire lately, and it appears that the Braves? incredible streak of postseason appearances could be coming to an end. New York Mets Currently: The Mets are surging, and are pushing their division lead towards double digits. They went 19-9 over the past month, and that includes an

Thoughts, random ideas, and off-the-cuff reactions to the goings-on in baseball over the past month? Have we really gotten past the big market/small market dichotomy that defined baseball for the past 15 - 20 years? The new revenue sharing/luxury tax model seems to say that we have, but if you look at different media outlets this week, you see that among those being rumored to be available for trades include Carlos Lee of the Brewers and Barry Zito of the A?s, among others

A look at the game of baseball with advice on purchasing St. Louis Cardinals tickets.

With over 200 straight sellouts and the diminutive Fenway Park (capacity 36,298) as their home, the Boston Red Sox are one of the hottest tickets in Major League baseball (MLB). If you are part of Red Sox Nation, the innumerable fans who live and die by each pitch and swing of the bat, and can?t get through the turnstiles of the home park, there is an alternative - road trip! Many fans have found it to be fairly economical to take a mini-vacation on the weekend or use a we

Baseball is primarily a game of skill and therefore the best athlete doesn't always make the best baseball player. This is especially true if they don?t have the skills needed to be a complete player. Baseball is a game of pitching, catching, base running, throwing, and hitting. If you want to improve in these areas you must practice, practice, practice. It can be particularly helpful to practice very quickly going from one drill to the other. But you must stay focused on get

A brief glance at the hsitory of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays with advice for purchasing tickets to a game.

Because baseball is game of skill, the top athlete isn?t always the better baseball player, especially if he or she doesn?t possess the multitude of skills that can help them become a complete player. Baseball is a game of throwing, fielding, pitching, catching, base running, and hitting. To improve all of these areas, you must practice using drills. However, practices can be fast, jumping from one drill to another. As a player, you must always focus on getting the most out o

Form held in the standings over the past month in the AL West as each team looked to make a move before heading into the ?Dog Days? of summer. Overall, the divisional race remains extremely tight, as the distance between the first and last-place teams is only 5.5 games. A hot or cold streak here or there could really shake things up, and as of now, this division is simply too close to call. Texas Rangers Currently: The Rangers held their lead in the division over the p