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Shea Good-bye: Beloved Stadium Out of Outs

September 28, 2008 Legacy Content

The New York Mets’ Shea Stadium has seen its final out, coming in a 4-2 loss to the Florida Marlins.

Shea Stadium: One Game Left?

September 27, 2008 Legacy Content

Queens’ Shea Stadium, home to the Mets for the past 44 years, could be facing its final game Sunday, unless the Mets either win and clinch the National League Wild Card spot or continue their season based on one of several other scenarios.

Closing Down the Cathedral

September 23, 2008 Todd DeFeo

Hallowed ground. The cathedral of baseball. Call it what you will; Yankee Stadium cannot be replaced. Sure, they’ll build a newer stadium across 161st Street and call it New Yankee Stadium, but it will not be the same.

Yankee Stadium Closes Forever

September 21, 2008 Voice of America

One of the most storied buildings in Major League Baseball – Yankee Stadium – is set to host its final baseball game Sunday night. As VOA’s David Byrd reports, the “House that Ruth Built” will be torn down and replaced with a new state-of-the-art facility.

Bonds Faces Federal Perjury Charges

November 15, 2007 HarpBlaster.com

Career home run leader Barry Bonds was indicted today by a federal grand jury on four counts of perjury and one count of obstruction of justice.

Rangers First Team in 110 Years to Score 30

August 22, 2007 HarpBlaster.com

The Texas Rangers became the first team in 110 years to score 30 runs when they defeated the Baltimore Orioles 30-3 today.

Bloomberg Gives Glavine Key to NYC

August 9, 2007 Special to HarpBlaster.com News Wire

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg yesterday presented the Key to the City to New York Mets pitcher Tom Glavine in honor of his 300th victory, a feat achieved by only 22 other pitchers in Major League Baseball history.

Baseball: Bonds Sets New Home Run Record

August 8, 2007 Voice of America

San Francisco slugger Barry Bonds may have set the new Major League Baseball home run record, but that did not help his team win Tuesday night’s game. The Washington Nationals came back to defeat the Giants 8-6.

Bonds Breaks Aaron’s Home Run Record

August 8, 2007 Legacy Content

Barry Bonds has broken Hank Aaron’s home run record.

Umpires Won’t Cooperate With MLB on Background Checks

August 6, 2007 HarpBlaster.com News Wire

Major League Baseball umpires said they won’t cooperate with an MLB-backed proposal to perform background of all major and minor league umpires.