Alex Rodriguez may have been using steroids when he was a highly touted high school player and was suspected of using performance-enhancers while playing for the New York Yankees, according to a soon-to-be-released book.
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The New York Yankees cut prices on some of the more expensive seats in their brand new stadium.
Boston's Jacoby Ellbsbury stole home in a 4-1 win Sunday over the Yankees. AP Baseball Writer Ben Walker said the steal of home is a rare play that might happen once or twice in a season.
Thousands of fans, former and current players, friends and family filed into the ballpark on Saturday to bid farewell to legendary broadcaster Harry Kalas.
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Fans flocked to the first regular season game at the new Yankee Stadium Thursday. The facility cost $1.5 billion to build. The ballpark was designed to replicate the team's former stadium, which opened in 1923.
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Three of baseball's highest-paid pitchers are trying to live up to the expectations of their new teams.
Hall of Famer Tom Seaver is impressed with the Mets' new ballpark and wasn't surprised in the least he was asked to throw out the first pitch.
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Off-season acquisition Orlando Hudson is coming up big for the Dodgers in the absence of the retired Jeff Kent.
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Mets Hall of Famer Tom Seaver threw out the ceremonial first pitch Monday before the first game at the team's new ballpark, Citi Field. Fans arrived early for the home opener against San Diego.
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The new Yankee Stadium cost $1.5 billion, making it the most expensive sports facility ever built in the United States. The Yankees play their first game in their new home Thursday.
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Former All-Star pitcher Mark 'the Bird' Fidrych was found dead Monday in an apparent accident at his farm. He was 54.
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With ticket prices for major league baseball out of reach for many families, you may have overlooked some inexpensive options for getting your fix. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.
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Longtime Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas died Monday after being found in the broadcast booth before a game against the Washington Nationals.
Police have charged a 22-year-old with three counts of murder in the traffic death of Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart. The Los Angeles Angels return to action Friday, taking on the Boston Red Sox.
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Police arrest a suspect in the hit-and-run accident that killed promising Major League pitcher Nick Adenhart of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The driver is suspected of driving drunk.
Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia and agent Scott Boras react to the death of Nick Adenhart, a 22-year-old right-hander who pitched six scoreless innings in Wednesday night's game against Oakland.
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The Mets begin play this year in their brand new, $800 million ballpark, Citi Field. The team's new home has many amenities for both fans and players. The new ballpark replaces the Mets former home, Shea Stadium, which opened in 1964.
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