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Steroids among positive stories of declining use

12/11/2007, NEW YORK -- The 2007 Monitoring the Future study (MTF) released today in Washington, D.C., reports promising trends with significant declines in the overall use of illicit drugs among teenagers in the past year, as well as a notable reduction in tobacco use among eighth graders. The decreases are the continuation of a larger downward trend for all measured age groups marking steady long‐term reductions in youth drug use over the past six years (2001‐2007).    » read more »

December 12, 2007 -- AUGUSTA – Maine Governor Baldacci today received confirmation from the Red Sox that the World Series trophy will be visiting the State of Maine on December 14th.

“I am pleased that the Red Sox will be visiting Maine with the World Series trophy, ensuring that Maine fans will be able to view the trophy and share the experience and excitement with their families,” said Governor Baldacci. “The visit to Maine shows that the team’s owners recognize how important the fans are to the success of the team.”    » read more »

2007 World Series Trophy to Make Four Stops in CT on Thursday

December 12, 2007 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that she will declare Thursday, December 13, 2007, as Boston Red Sox Day in the State of Connecticut. The official declaration will come on the same day Mr. Larry Lucchino, President and CEO of the Boston Red Sox, will bring the 2007 World Series trophy on a four-stop tour of Connecticut.    » read more »

More than 32 hours of live programming over four days highlighted by Rule 5 Draft on Dec. 6

12/03/2007 -- Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig issued the following statement today regarding the election of five managers and executives (executives Bowie Kuhn, Barney Dreyfuss and Walter O'Malley and managers Billy Southworth and Dick Williams) to the National Baseball Hall of Fame through the 2008 Veterans Committee election for managers, umpires, executives and pioneers:    » read more »

- Major League Baseball Productions and Shout! Factory release official DVD chronicling Boston Red Sox 2007 World Series championship
- The official "2007 World Series Film" DVD available nationwide Nov. 27, 2007 with narration by Academy Award-winner Matt Damon

11/15/2007 -- Major League Baseball Productions and Shout! Factory are bringing baseball fans the ultimate insider's look at the Boston Red Sox quest to win this year's World Series title during the thrilling four-game World Series victory over the Colorado Rockies.    » read more »

11/15/2007 -- Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig issued the following statement today regarding the indictment of Barry Bonds on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice:    » read more »

Bonds' indictment also includes charge of obstruction of justice

Bob Melvin Becomes first D-backs Manager to earn the honor

11/14/2007, PHOENIX -- Arizona Diamondbacks Manager Bob Melvin has been named the 2007 National League Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. This is Melvin's first Manager of the Year award as he becomes the first Diamondbacks manager to earn the honor.    » read more »

11/14/2007 -- Eric Wedge, who piloted the Cleveland Indians to the American League Central title and shared with the Boston Red Sox the best record in the majors in 2007, was elected AL Manager of the Year in balloting by the BBWAA. He is the first Cleveland manager honored with the award, which the BBWAA first presented in 1983.

Wedge was the only manager listed on all 28 ballots cast by two writers in each league city. He was first on 19, second on six and third on three to score 116 points, based on the 5-3-1 tabulation system. Wedge was the only manager named on every ballot.    » read more »

Boston Red Sox and Oakland Athletics to open championship season at the Tokyo Dome

11/14/2007 -- The World Series Champion Boston Red Sox will face the Oakland Athletics in Tokyo, Japan to open the 2008 Major League Baseball Championship Season, Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) announced today.    » read more »

- Major League Baseball and Baby Ruth to celebrate 100th anniversary of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" at start of the 2008 MLB season
- Nationwide search for best "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" performance

11/14/2007 -- Major League Baseball and Baby Ruth, the Official Candy Bar of Major League Baseball, announced the 2008 MLB season will be ushered in with a nationwide celebration in honor of the 100th anniversary of one of America's most well-known and well-loved songs, "Take Me Out to the Ballgame."    » read more »

11/12/2007, BOSTON -- Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has been selected as the 2007 American League Rookie of the Year, it was announced today by the Baseball Writers Association of America.    » read more »

11/12/2007 -- Major League Baseball and PEOPLE today announced the winner in the nationwide search for "The Sexiest Fan Alive." Chris Piela, a Boston Red Sox fan, from Duluth, Georgia, was selected from nine finalists in an online fan vote. Over 2,000 passionate baseball fans competed for the title of "The Sexiest Fan Alive," and nearly 300,000 fans voted on the nine finalists.    » read more »

11/01/2007 -- Kevin Hallinan, Major League Baseball's Senior Vice President of Security and Facility Management, has announced his retirement after 21 years of service, MLB announced today.    » read more »