Baseball

Biden Responds to Mitchell Report on Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Baseball; Calls on DOJ to Investigate and Follow-up on Report’s Allegations

December 13, 2007 -- Washington, DC— Following today’s release of former Senator George Mitchell’s report on the use of performance-enhancing drugs in baseball, Chairman of the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D-DE) expressed his frustration with the baseball commissioner’s office and the players for failing to implement an effective and comprehensive drug testing program.    » read more »

Online changes part of International Baseball Federation's new, dynamic direction

11/09/2007, LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- As part of its continued efforts to grow the game of baseball globally, the International Baseball Federation (IBAF) has introduced a new online identity - IBAF.TV.

A significant upgrade from its previous web presence, IBAF.TV offers fans of international baseball a forum in which to explore the history of the sport while also illustrating the international federation's plan for the future of baseball - "to make the sport a great world game."    » read more »

Donations benefit youth baseball and softball organizations as well as other nonprofits throughout the Upper Midwest, SW Florida and Latin America

Achieved highest totals in monetary contributions and number of communities served

10/30/2007 -- The Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF), a joint initiative between Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), today announced it has achieved its highest one-year totals in both monetary contributions and number of communities served since the initiative's creation in 1999. In 2007, BTF 's charitable giving surpassed $1.9 million with grants distributed to 60 communities and cities around the world.    » read more »

Rally an Opportunity for this Part of Red Sox Nation to Congratulate Team

October 30, 2007 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today sent a letter to Red Sox Principal Owner John W. Henry to convey the state’s heartfelt congratulations to the team for sweeping the Colorado Rockies to win the 2007 World Series and to ask him to consider bringing the Boston Red Sox to Hartford in the coming days so diehard Sox fans from across the Connecticut can celebrate with them.    » read more »

October 29, 2007 -- Gov. Bill Ritter today sent the following letter to the Colorado Rockies baseball club, congratulating the players, coaches and owners for their unforgettable 2007 season.

October 29, 2007

Charles and Richard Monfort
Keli McGregor
Clint Hurdle
2001 Blake Street
Denver, CO 80205

Dear Charlie, Dick, Keli and Clint:

On behalf of the people of Colorado, I extend my heart-felt congratulations to the entire Colorado Rockies organization - the players, their families, the coaches, front office and staff - on your unforgettable season.    » read more »

Kennedy, Kerry introduce Senate Resolution to honor the 2007 World Championship team

October 29, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Senators Edward M. Kennedy and John Kerry introduced a resolution in the United States Senate to commemorate the Boston Red Sox winning the 2007 World Series. The senators also released the following quotes celebrating their team’s win.    » read more »

October 29, 2007 -- AUGUSTA – Maine Governor John E. Baldacci offered congratulations tonight to the Boston Red Sox for winning the 2007 World Series.    » read more »

Friday, October 26, 2007 -- Contrary to Dave Kotok’s story in the Omaha World-Herald published Tuesday, October 23, the College World Series is not “up for grabs.”    » read more »

Opener is first of 17 spring games at Peoria Sports Complex

10/23/2007 -- The Seattle Mariners will open their 2008 Spring Training schedule on Thursday, February 28, in the annual charity game against the San Diego Padres at the Peoria Sports Complex. Proceeds from the 1:05 p.m. (MST) game will benefit youth charities in the Northwest Valley (Phoenix/Peoria).    » read more »

Exclusive Coverage of Winter Baseball from the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Venezuela

October 17, 2007 -- As the 2007 Major League Baseball season comes to an end, ESPN Deportes will present the most extensive coverage of winter baseball from the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Venezuela. ESPN Deportes will televise more than 60 winter league baseball games, including each league’s championship series.    » read more »

10/16/2007, MINNEAPOLIS - ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Twins today announced the 2007 - 2008 FALL/WINTER Youth Training Camps schedule. The training camps are open to kids ages eight to 18, and provide upper Midwest youth with quality baseball and softball instruction at an affordable price in a safe and encouraging atmosphere and cater to athletes interested in improving their baseball or softball skills in a serious instructional atmosphere.

The FALL/WINTER training camp schedule is as follows:
Augsburg College - Minneapolis - Nov. 23, 2007 (day after Thanksgiving) 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.    » read more »

Highlights include redesigned outfield wall and longer home run distances

10/11/2007, ARLINGTON -- The Texas Rangers Baseball Club broke ground today on enhancements to the Dr Pepper Youth Ballpark that include a retaining wall in left field and greater distances from home plate to the outfield fence.    » read more »

Grassroots program to launch in 120 elementary schools in five cities

10/10/2007 -- Major League Baseball International (MLBI) will launch its grassroots youth baseball program, Play Ball!, in five cities across China this fall, it was announced today. The program will be incorporated into the physical education curriculum for students aged eight-to-12 in 120 elementary schools in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Tianjin and Wuxi.    » read more »

10/08/2007, NEW YORK -- MLB.com, the official website of Major League Baseball, announced today the fan voting has begun for the sixth annual This Year in Baseball Awards, which provides fans around the world an opportunity to choose the top players and moments from the historic 2007 season. Over the previous five years of the awards, more than 11.5 million fan votes have been cast online at MLB.com.    » read more »