Baseball

A-Rod Admits to Using Performance-Enhancing Drugs

February 10, 2009 Voice of America

Major League Baseball star Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees has admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs between 2001 and 2003, when he was a member of the Texas Rangers. The three-time American League Most Valuable Player made the admission on Monday in an exclusive interview with the cable sports television network, ESPN.

2008 in review: Shea it ain’t so: ‘Shea good-bye’

December 31, 2008 Todd DeFeo

When it comes to baseball stadiums, Shea Stadium doesn’t usually top the most charming ballpark list.

Fans: Game Six of the 1986 World Series is Top Moment at Shea

September 28, 2008 Legacy Content

The New York Mets announced that Game Six of the 1986 World Series has been voted by fans as the top Shea Stadium moment of all-time from the summer-long “Greatest Moments at Shea Presented by Nikon.”

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.