Baseball

08 May 2007 -- These are the opening weeks of the 2007 Major League Baseball season, and by this time next year fans in the nation's capital will be watching their team in a brand new stadium. VOA Sports Editor Parke Brewer recently took a tour of what will be the new home for the Washington Nationals and has a report.

For those who drive down Washington's South Capital Street, they can see the new stadium for the Washington Nationals taking shape. What they cannot see is a home plate in the ground, already placed at what will be the focal point when the stadium is full of baseball fans.    » read more »

07 May 2007 -- In baseball's major leagues, the Detroit Tigers hit three, two-run home runs in the second inning Sunday on the way to trouncing the Kansas City Royals, 13-4.

Former Kansas City pitcher Chad Durbin earned the win for the defending American League champion Tigers, who have won seven straight games.

In another A.L. contest, Chicago's A.J. Pierzynski hit a two-run homer to tie the game in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels, then drove home the go-ahead run in the 10th to give the visiting White Sox a 4-3 win.    » read more »

05/01/2007 11:16 AM ET -- All-Star Game balloting for the 78th Major League Baseball All-Star Game, to be held Tuesday, July 10 in San Francisco's AT&T Park, begins today for the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park when the Pirates take on the Chicago Cubs at 7:05 p.m.

Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite Pirates and major league players by filling out All-Star Game ballots available throughout PNC Park through June 17, a span of 25 Pirates home games.    » read more »

Tournament featuring 16 local teams over two-day stretch

CLEVELAND, 04/25/2007 12:32 PM ET -- Jacobs Field will be the site of the Fourth Annual Cleveland Indians Charities (CIC) High School Hardball Classic on Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5. The tournament, offering High School athletes a Big League Experience, includes eight games (16 Teams) covering a two-day period. All proceeds to benefit the numerous education and recreation programs that serve the youth of Northeast Ohio and funded by CIC.    » read more »

MIAMI, 04/24/2007 12:07 PM ET -- The Florida Marlins Community Foundation is set to host the 11th Annual Dinner on the Diamond presented by 560 WQAM SportsRadio on Sunday, May 6, immediately following the 1:05 p.m. game with the San Diego Padres. The event, which will benefit Camillus House, Daily Bread Food Bank and the Florida Marlins Community Foundation, requires a separate ticket.    » read more »

04/24/2007 4:27 PM ET -- The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that Kansas City Royals Minor League player Tyrone Wilson has been suspended for 50 games for failure to take a drug test, a violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

The suspension will be effective on June 23rd, the date of the first game of the season for the Arizona League Royals.

Source: MLB

MINNEAPOLIS - ST. PAUL, 04/24/2007 4:53 PM ET -- The Minnesota Twins today announced dates for Herberger's Wine, Women and Baseball 2007, presented by WCCO-TV and KS95-FM. The first event of 2007 will take place in the Metrodome Plaza's Tailgate Tent on Tuesday, May 29, prior to the game against the Chicago White Sox.    » read more »

- NCAA Baseball Beanpot Tickets priced at just $5.00 for the doubleheader

Seattle Mariners series finale in Texas will be rescheduled in July

ARLINGTON, Texas, 04/24/2007 2:40 PM ET -- The Seattle Mariners have announced that their scheduled game today vs. the Texas Rangers in Arlington has been postponed due to rain in Texas.    » read more »

Ceremony scheduled for June 10

CINCINNATI, 04/20/2007 1:48 PM ET -- The Cincinnati Reds will honor three long-time broadcasters during ceremonies prior to their Sunday, June 10 game against the Cleveland Indians.    » read more »

04/22/2007 12:45 PM ET -- Chicago Cubs: Ron Santo went into the hospital last night with symptoms of an irregular heartbeat. He is doing well.

He feels fine and remains hospitalized for follow-up tests and observation.

His spirits are high and he is looking forward to his return.

Source: MLB

Split doubleheader scheduled for Tuesday, June 5 with early game featuring "Kids Day Special"

04/19/2007 11:47 AM ET -- The Atlanta Braves/Florida Marlins game that was postponed Saturday, April 14 due to inclement weather has been rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Tuesday, June 5 at 2:35 p.m.

The "Kids Day Special" game will feature a ticket price of $3 for children 14 and under on selected seats, a pre-game parade for kids around the field and other activities for children. The Turner Field gates will open at noon.    » read more »

Monday, April 23 - Thursday, April 26: Cleveland Indians and Kansas City Royals

04/20/2007 1:57 PM ET: Monday, April 23 (7:10 p.m.) vs. Cleveland Indians
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., 04/20/2007 11:57 AM ET -- NFL Quarterback Brian Griese will throw the opening pitch at the Devil Rays game Monday April 23 on behalf of SunTrust Miles for Moffitt, an upcoming race event benefiting H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute.

The Chicago Bears quarterback, formerly with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will open the game between the Devil Rays and New York Yankees at Tropicana Field as part of the Devil Rays SunTrust Miles for Moffitt Sponsor Appreciation Night.    » read more »

Remaining eight invitations to be determined by year's end; More than $4 million contributed to international development from 2006 tournament revenues