ShareIn a recent development, The Houston Astros are being sold to Jim Crane from Houston, Texas. Crane has made the majority of his money through his Texas based freight company. In 2001 his company made the news when complaints were filed for equal opportunity violations. There were claims that work environments were constantly hostile for [...]

SharePhillies Stricken With Injuries Since the beginning of the baseball season, the Phillies in Philadelphia have experienced a plague of injuries, with numerous players experiencing recent injuries and subsequent hurting. Joe Blanton, Shane Victorino, Carlos Ruiz, Roy Oswalt, J.C. Romero, Domonic Brown, Brad Lidge and Chase Utley have all experienced injuries during the season. It [...]

ShareRecently Barry Bonds was convicted of perjury before a federal court. This conviction amounts to him lying in regards to his previous testimony. The implication that this verdict could have on the sport of baseball are far reaching. Athletes have been pushing hard to challenge world records and many turned to steroids to put them [...]

ShareAccording to Bud Selig, baseball commissioner, someone is going to soon be appointed to oversee all of the operations on the behalf of the Los Angeles Dodgers as a result of his deep concerns regarding the marquee franchise’s troubled state. The Dodgers franchise is owned by a man named Frank McCourt. According to some, this [...]

ShareCurrent Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig has plans to retire after his contract extension in 2012. Selig born in 1934 is 76 years old and has been married twice with three daughters. Selig started an Acting Commissioner in 1992 and after several years of service made the change to full Commissioner. Although most team owners have [...]

ShareIt is expected that the number of teams in the playoffs will expand from its traditional eight teams to ten, starting in the 2012.  This has been up for debate for some time now and is currently supported by Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig.  He has voiced his support of this issue since the fall of [...]

Share Athletes often make some of the most prolific gamblers around. A star athlete’s competitive nature, easy access to liquid funds, and familiarity with the realm of sports all make sports betting a natural attraction. Because of the obvious potential for foul play, however, athletes have long been forbidden from betting on their own sports [...]

ShareBaseball season is starting up, and it’s time to get your gear ready for the beer league softball team.

Share Bryce Harper from Las Vegas High School in Nevada hit a 502ft home run at the Power Showcase at Tropicana Field! The hit was so strong – it would have flown right out of Yankee Stadium!

Share As seen on PTI. The 2009 big east baseball tournament Dance off between USF and UCONN which took place at bright house field May 21st, 2009. Filmed by the staff at Bright House Field. This dance of…