http://baseball.web2announcer.com/ Web 2.0 announcer top stories for baseball en Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:50:01 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2751368 unknown@Digg.com A baseball fan says a uniformed police officer (perhaps off-duty but working security for overtime) forcibly ejected him from the stadium last night during the Yankees-Red Sox game. Why? He says all he did was try to go to the bathroom while "God Bless America" was played during the 7th inning stretch. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:50:01 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2751368baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2751217 unknown@Digg.com When interviewed by ESPN, Obama made his allegiance clear: "You go to Wrigley Field, you have a beer, beautiful people up there. People aren't watching the game. It's not serious. White Sox, that's baseball. Southside." Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:20:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2751217baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2750842 unknown@Digg.com The MLB will start using Instant Replay in baseball games starting this Thursday. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:10:39 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2750842baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2749943 unknown@Digg.com up or down .. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:00:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2749943baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2749947 unknown@Digg.com NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) -- Nine-year-old Jericho Scott is a good baseball player -- too good, it turns out.The right-hander has a fastball that tops out at about 40 mph. He throws so hard that the Youth Baseball League of New Haven told his coach that the boy could not pitch any more. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:50:20 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2749947baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2749667 unknown@Digg.com NEW HAVEN, Conn. ? Nine-year-old Jericho Scott is a good baseball player ? too good, it turns out. The right-hander has a fastball that tops out at about 40 mph. He throws so hard that the Youth Baseball League of New Haven told his coach that the boy could not pitch anymore Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:00:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2749667baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2748726 unknown@Digg.com Cast your vote on the best owner for the Cubs! Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:20:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2748726baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2747872 unknown@Digg.com Major League Baseball had a significant opportunity to market the game via the Beijing Olympics, but by allowing a U.S. roster comprised of a mix of prospects and older fringe big leaguers, MLB has foregone that opportunity and likely sealed the sport's fate as an Olympic event. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:10:52 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2747872baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2746000 unknown@Digg.com Baseball umpires and management signed an agreement Wednesday that will allow the sport to start using instant replay to help determine calls on the field. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:50:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2746000baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2743229 unknown@Digg.com Even years before 7-year-old Wrigley was born, his father Jerry Fields says he'd already decided what he'd do. Coming from a family of Cubs fans and with his particular last name, he decided to name his first son after the Friendly Confines. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:40:21 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2743229baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2740504 unknown@Digg.com We'd like to ask one little question of all those people in L.A. who are showering their man Manny Ramirez with so much love: What the heck are you cheering for? For a man who decided his personal net worth was more important than an entire franchise and all the people who played with him, covered for him, depended on him? Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:50:49 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2740504baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2739872 unknown@Digg.com Dodgers left-fielder Manny Ramirez, sent to Los Angeles in a three-team trade two weeks ago, said Monday that he "really likes" the Red Sox's new blue-and-white uniforms. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:10:01 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2739872baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2738708 unknown@Digg.com Tribune Co.'s desire to minimize its taxes when it unloads the Chicago Cubs sets the stage for a possible showdown with Major League Baseball. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:10:04 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2738708baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2738474 unknown@Digg.com Bidder for ballclub, governor among striking list of celebs at Cubbie bowl Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:40:04 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2738474baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2735767 unknown@Digg.com Mark Cuban is trying to woo deep-pocketed Chicagoans to help bolster his bid for the Cubs. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:30:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2735767baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2734254 unknown@Digg.com Any group is sure to have a certain number of assholes and baseballs greatest are no different. Probably a lot worse, in fact. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:10:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2734254baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2733012 unknown@Digg.com Reports are now beginning to surface about another possible scandal in Major League Baseball that has potentially equal or more ?fire power? than the steroid ?scuttlebutt? (word sounded cool). Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:50:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2733012baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2730659 unknown@Digg.com 10 horrible baseball trades that went down in the past decade. You?ll not only find a few head-scratchiers, but also a couple of what-the-hell-were-they-thinking?s and some you?ve-got-to-be-f?ng-kidding-me?s as well. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:10:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2730659baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2730387 unknown@Digg.com Everyone thinks he died of throat cancer, but they're wrong. The Babe was a pioneering patient in early cancer research. He willingly took part in an experimental treatment without any promise of success; and booze and smoking were not the culprits in his illness. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:30:41 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2730387baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2730308 unknown@Digg.com Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has gone from being a long shot to one of the favorites in the bidding to buy the Cubs, picking up support from NBA Commissioner David Stern and others as the field of prospective owners narrows. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:51:22 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2730308baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2730024 unknown@Digg.com Buying the Cubs is the latest project for Mark Cuban, the owner of the N.B.A.?s Dallas Mavericks, but he is not alone in the expensive quest. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:50:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2730024baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2729965 unknown@Digg.com Baseball is canceled for the 2012 Olympic Games...Is The MLB To Blame? Many think so!! Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:00:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2729965baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2729095 unknown@Digg.com This could be a case of Manny being money. That's how the Dodgers look at the biggest move leading up to the non-waiver trading deadline and that why the Dodgers are this year's biggest winner.By acquiring slugging left fielder Manny Ramirez from the Boston Red Sox, it was enough to push Dodger to the top of this year's top trading season winners. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:10:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2729095baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2728080 unknown@Digg.com We're going to miss the majestic homers, the pajama pants, the goofy antics in left field, and the bathroom breaks and cellphone calls from inside the Wall. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:10:04 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2728080baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2727469 unknown@Digg.com Five years after leading the Florida Marlins to a title, and two years after lifting Detroit to a pennant, Iván Rodríguez becomes the regular catcher for the Yankees. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:40:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2727469baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2727301 unknown@Digg.com The Red Sox traded embattled slugger Manny Ramirez to the Dodgers late Thursday afternoon. Jason Bay is going to Boston as part of the deal. And the Pittsburgh Pirates get four minor leaguers as part of the three-way deal. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:11:53 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2727301baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2727097 unknown@Digg.com Ken Griffey Jr. may get his wish to play in a World Series. The Cincinnati Reds have traded the slugger to the Chicago White Sox, FOXSports.com reported Thursday. Griffey must approve the deal and it's unclear what he'll choose to do. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:40:11 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2727097baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2726383 unknown@Digg.com illionaire Mark Cuban, who's trying to buy baseball's Chicago Cubs, received a recommendation from an unexpected source: National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:50:07 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2726383baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2725853 unknown@Digg.com NEW YORK -- The Braves are shopping star first baseman Mark Teixeira, and executives with other teams tell SI.com they believe Atlanta will deal Teixeira somewhere -- perhaps Arizona -- by Thursday's trade deadline. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:20:06 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2725853baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2720242 unknown@Digg.com "Heartless outfielder catches the last home run attempt of his terminally ill opponent." Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:20:04 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2720242baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2718867 unknown@Digg.com Sometimes Buck O?Neil would walk toward the Field of Legends and stop. He would stare at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum?s statues of the greatest black ballplayers, Josh Gibson and Satchel Paige and Oscar Charleston and Cool Papa Bell and half a dozen others and, after soaking in the glory of it all, start to tell stories about each of them. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:30:03 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2718867baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2718302 unknown@Digg.com But it's surprisingly difficult to find on the Internet. Not on YouTube. Google shows that it appears to have been stripped from other sites where it once lived. Turns out Major League Baseball has this gem in a secure location: Its own Web site. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:10:09 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2718302baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2718034 unknown@Digg.com Following the now notorious knock-out between the Dayton Dragons and the Peoria Chiefs, here are some other big baseball brawls. Cheers to America's favorite past time! Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:30:12 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2718034baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2717914 unknown@Digg.com Vilified fan interfered with foul ball in Cubs? 2003 playoff loss to Marlins. Steve Bartman refused yet another offer to cash in on his infamy following his interference with a foul ball in the Chicago Cubs? 2003 playoff loss to the Florida Marlins. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:50:07 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2717914baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2717773 unknown@Digg.com NEW YORK -- Tribune Co. is inviting at least three potential buyers who each submitted bids for the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field near or above $1 billion to participate in a second round of proposals, according to a person involved in the process. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:10:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2717773baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2715878 unknown@Digg.com When he talks about his arm, Joel Zumaya?s words inevitably yield to a noise. He?s got an arsenal of them. Like, when he discusses his fear of lifting things. A Red Bull is about his limit. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:25:51 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2715878baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2707150 unknown@Digg.com In its quest for balance between importance and entertainment at the All-Star Game,baseball struck a few pleasant chords Tuesday night.Then came the element it cannot afford: panic.This game was about 10 minutes from a third baseman (David Wright) pitching against an outfielder (J.D. Drew) with most of the real stars either benched or in limousines Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:20:03 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2707150baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2707100 unknown@Digg.com It?s Friday afternoon and the Manny of the Hour is dead out on the couch in the visitors? clubhouse, his toes pointed straight in the air, his hair pulled back under what looks to be a combination do-rag/headband, his head lolling to the sound of whatever?s pumping through his iPod. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:00:03 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2707100baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2705915 unknown@Digg.com Although only one in 10 civilians are left-handed, one quarter of Major League Baseball players are southpaws. That's no accident, says Washington University aerospace engineer David Peters, who has used math and physics skills to confirm that lefties have a considerable advantage on the diamond. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:07:08 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2705915baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2704659 unknown@Digg.com The Break Invasion crew headed to San Francisco to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Giants' ballpark. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:20:50 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2704659baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2703600 unknown@Digg.com On a recent visit to a local mall with his wife and children, Yankees third basement Alex Rodriguez entered a sports memorabilia store and flipped through a copy of Beckett Baseball Card Monthly to see if his recent trip to the disabled list had any effect on the price of his rookie card. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:40:05 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2703600baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2702489 unknown@Digg.com On fields of dreams, the duel between the batter and the pitcher at times assumes aspects of humiliation and farce. And never more so than when a batter misses a pitch, swinging so forcefully as to nearly sprain something. The culprit in such cases is usually either a rising fastball or a so-called drop curveball. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:10:55 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2702489baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2701649 unknown@Digg.com Convicted steroid distributor Kirk Radomski handed over shipping receipts to federal investigators for a package of human growth hormone that he claims he sent to Roger Clemens' home in Texas in 2002 or 2003. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:10:36 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2701649baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2701058 unknown@Digg.com Justin Morneau slid home on Michael Young's sacrifice fly in the 15th inning Tuesday to give the American League a 4-3 victory over the National League, extending its All-Star unbeaten streak to 12. In a game that started Tuesday night and faded well into Wednesday, Mr. Young ended a 4-hour, 40-minute marathon at 1:37 a.m. local time [...] Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:00:04 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2701058baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2700739 unknown@Digg.com A great, nostalgic slideshow that starts with The House That Ruth Built. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:50:03 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2700739baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2700644 unknown@Digg.com The broken barrel of a maple bat whacked fan Susan Rhodes, 50, in the head as she sat four rows behind the visitors' dugout at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 25. She didn't see it coming. She suffered a concussion and the blow fractured her jaw in two places. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:30:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2700644baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2699003 unknown@Digg.com A photographic sample of dangerous moments for fans. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:50:06 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2699003baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2697054 unknown@Digg.com Reggie Jackson hit the first pitch he saw in the fourth inning for a home run. On the first pitch to him in the fifth, he homered. First pitch in the eighth, he did it again. Three pitches - by Burt Hooton, Elias Sosa and Charlie Hough - and three homers that helped solidify the legacy of Mr. October. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:30:06 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2697054baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2695160 unknown@Digg.com From the '78 Steelers to the '98 Yankees. There was a lot of talk about the 2007 New England Patriots being the best team ever. But after a 17-14 loss to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII, the Pats look like just another team that couldn't win the big one. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:34:40 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2695160baseball http://web2announcer.com/go/2693826 unknown@Digg.com News 4 New York has learned that former Yankees outfielder Bobby Murcer has died after a battle with brain cancer. He was 62. Murcer played for the Yankees from 1965-74 and 1979-83 and became a broadcaster with the team after retiring in 1983. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:50:04 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2693826baseball