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Matt Kemp Adds $250,000 Donation To Earlier Pledge

Matt Kemp Adds $250,000 Donation To Earlier Pledge

By Shaylin Clark 4 hours ago

In the aftermath of this week’s tragic tornado outbreak in Oklahoma, many people across the country have rushed to do whatever they can to help. Donations of money, food, and other supplies have been sent by individuals and organizations in …

Fred White Dies: Broadcaster Was 76 Fred White Dies: Broadcaster Was 76
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Fred White, who was a sports broadcaster for the Royals, has died from complications of melanoma just a day after announcing his retirement. He was 76 years old. White had a 40-year career with the Royals, some of which was …

When Darth Vader Plays Baseball... When Darth Vader Plays Baseball...

The Star Wars YouTube channel has uploaded a series of videos featuring Darth Vader, some stormtroopers and scout troopers getting ready for a baseball game, and even playing (against each other). As one of the videos’ descriptions says, Vader was …

Here's Metallica Performing The Star-Spangled Banner Here's Metallica Performing The Star-Spangled Banner

Metallica frontman/guitarist James Hetfield and guitarist Kirk Hammett played “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Giants/Dodgers game a few days ago, in a segment that in some ways felt like it could have been the intro to a Metallica album of …

MLV TV Worker Dies of Heart Attack in Atlanta MLV TV Worker Dies of Heart Attack in Atlanta
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The Washington Nationals, who are finishing a four-game series with the Atlanta Braves today, are reporting that MLB TV cameraman Reuben Porras has died. The 61-year-old Porras suffered a heart attack at Turner Field in Atlanta on Wednesday while setting …

Minor Leaguer Suspended 50 Games For Steroids Minor Leaguer Suspended 50 Games For Steroids
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With an entire decade of Major League Baseball scandals, Olympic athletes losing medals, and Lance Armstrong having his life’s work erased, Americans couldn’t be blamed for assuming that up-and-coming athletes have learned from the mistakes of others. Unfortunately, they would …

MLB Expands Its Video Offerings on YouTube MLB Expands Its Video Offerings on YouTube

MLB.com’s YouTube channel is just got a lot better. Today, MLB Advance Media announced that they’re expanding the licensed content offerings on the channel. You can expect more highlight clips from every MLB game – available two days after the …

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Instagram Selfie Catches Reporter's Near Miss Instagram Selfie Catches Reporter's Near Miss

Talk about perfect timing. And incredible luck. Tampa Bay Rays reporter Kelly Nash almost got plunked in the back of the head with a baseball this past weekend. And the near miss was captured by a once-in-a-lifetime selfie and posted …

Rick Camp Dies: Braves Pitcher Was 60 Years Old Rick Camp Dies: Braves Pitcher Was 60 Years Old

Rick Camp, who pitched for the Atlanta Braves from 1976-1985, has died of natural causes. He was 60 years old. A small-town hero from Trion, Georgia, Camp excelled at sports in school and had the support of the entire community …

Jack Curran Dies; Basketball Coach Was 82 Jack Curran Dies; Basketball Coach Was 82
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Jack Curran, the winningest high school sports coach in the U.S., has died. Curran reportedly died in his sleep at his home in Rye, N.Y. on Thursday. He was 82 years old. Curran coached both baseball and basketball at Archbishop …

Chipper Jones Yankees Rumors Shot Down Chipper Jones Yankees Rumors Shot Down

Earlier this week, the New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman stated that Larry “Chipper” Jones would be “perfect” for the Yankees. Now, Chipper Jones himself has shot the rumors down, much to the delight of Atlanta Braves fans. The …

Dwight Gooden Threats Lead to Restraining Order Dwight Gooden Threats Lead to Restraining Order

TMZ is reporting that former MLB pitcher Dwight Gooden has had a restraining order filed against him by his estranged wife. Monique Gooden had called police on March 1, claiming Gooden had made “terroristic threats.” A temporary restraining order has …

Edith Houghton Dies: Baseball Legend Was 100 Edith Houghton Dies: Baseball Legend Was 100
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Edith Houghton was making a name for herself in baseball long before the ladies who inspired “A League Of Their Own” were doing their thing in skirts, and as awesome as every woman in the game was, Houghton stood out …

Jackie Robinson Celebrated with a Google Doodle Jackie Robinson Celebrated with a Google Doodle

Jackie Robinson was a great baseball player, ending his career with a .311 battling average, 1,518 hits and 137 home runs. For that alone he would have been remembered. But as we all know, Jackie Robinson had a much more …

Sammy Sosa's Pinterest Page Is Glorious Sammy Sosa's Pinterest Page Is Glorious

Like you, I’m sick of professional athletes using social media to promote products, rant about officials, and generally make complete asses of themselves. And like me, former MLB slugger Sammy Sosa’s Pinterest page should fill your heart with joy. It’s…it’s …

Bobby Valentine's Job Is Now Radio Commentator Bobby Valentine's Job Is Now Radio Commentator
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NBC Sports and Dial Global announced today that former Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine will join the NBC Sports Radio lineup as a Major League Baseball commentator, effective this month. Commentary is not completely new territory for Valentine. In …

Groupon Partners With Major League Baseball Groupon Partners With Major League Baseball

Groupon announced today that it has entered a multi-year partnership with MLB Advance Media (MLBAM), the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball. As a result of the partnership, Groupon is now the official daily deals site for …