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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 Express Telegraph

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

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

Baseball: Bonds Hits 755th Home Run, Ties Aaron’s Record

August 5, 2007 Voice of America

American Baseball star Barry Bonds has hit his 755th career home run, tying the record set by Hank Aaron for the most homers in major league history. Bonds hit the historic home run late Saturday in a 3-2 loss against the Padres at their home in San Diego, California.

Last Night Not an Historic Night

August 1, 2007 Todd DeFeo

None of the three milestones are up for grabs last night were reached.