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June 25th, 2008

VIDEO - 2008 MLB All-Star Game commercial

Just wanted to share the new commercial for the 2008 Major League Baseball All-Star game with everyone. It’s the last All-Star game that will be played in Yankee Stadium.

Tags: Alex Rodriguez, All-Star Game, baseball, David Ortiz, Derek Jeter, Manny Ramirez, mlb, New York Yankees, Yankee Stadium

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By Tony Baldwin -- 2 comments

June 25th, 2008

Feelin’ good about sports

This week’s theme at the b5media Sports Channel is “Feelin’ Good.” Today we highlight the feel good stories, charity work and other positive aspects from the world of sports. Oftentimes, we hear more about the negative news and don’t accentuate the positive impact of athletes and sports.
Let’s look at our rundown about what has […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 1 comment

June 12th, 2008

Thursday 10 - Worst Major League Baseball teams of 2008

There’s no doubt that 2008 has been a crazy and unpredictable season so far. Some teams are rising to the occasion, while others are completely bombing. So today on the ‘Thursday 10′ I bring to you the Top 10 Worst Major League Baseball Teams of 2008. This list probably won’t be very […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 1 comment

May 29th, 2008

Thursday 10 - Worst MLB debut seasons by All-Star players (since 1988)

After seeing all of the hoopla surrounding Jay Bruce’s debut this week in Cincinnati, I started to wonder if he will turn into the franchise-type player everyone expects him to be. Then, I started to think about some of the players that are great now and wondered what their debut seasons were like. […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 7 comments

May 26th, 2008

Congratulations Omar Vizquel

Congratulations Omar Vizquel! After last night’s game, you became the all-time leader in games played at shortstop, playing in your 2,584th contest at the position. It is a great achievement for your 20-year career.
You have played the position with such grace and ease. Your soft hands have led you to 11 Gold […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 1 comment

May 21st, 2008

Wine named after a few Braves’ players

When I first read this story this morning, I thought it was an interesting idea. Another way to market players, which Major League Baseball does do enough of these days. Instead, MLB likes to focus on the team. However, as I looked over it again, I couldn’t pass this one up. […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 2 comments

May 20th, 2008

Steinbrenner says Yanks to go on hot streak

It’s time to restore the universe to order! At least, Hank Steinbrenner thinks the New York Yankees will go on a hot streak shortly with the return of third baseman Alex Rodriguez to the lineup. Steinbrenner’s Yankees are in last place in the American League East with a 20-24 overall record. Everyone […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 2 comments

April 15th, 2008

Jackie Robinson: The Most Important Ballplayer to Ever Play the Game

Now before everybody goes crazy, misinterpreting the title of this, let me just clear something up: I’m not saying he was the best to ever play the game. That debate can rage on for all time, though personally you’re wrong if you say anybody else but Mickie Mantle (I kid… or do I?). I am […]

By Jim Walker -- 0 comments