Yankees owner George Steinbrenner dies at age of 80

July 13, 2010 by Ronald Blum  
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Rebuilt the Yankees into a sports empire.

Revered Yankees PA man Bob Sheppard dies at 99

July 11, 2010 by Ronald Blum  
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Bob Sheppard, whose elegant introductions of stars from Joe DiMaggio to Derek Jeter at Yankee Stadium for more than a half century earned him the nickname "The Voice of God," died Sunday.

MLB commissioner Bud Selig ignoring calls to move All-Star Game from Phoenix

May 13, 2010 by Ronald Blum  
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Baseball commissioner Bud Selig is ignoring calls to move next year's All-Star game from Phoenix because of Arizona's new immigration law.

Former slugger Mark McGwire admits steroid use

January 11, 2010 by Ronald Blum  
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His voice cracked with emotion as he recounted telling his family that he had used steroids.

MLB, umpires likely to announce new contract

December 23, 2009 by Ronald Blum  
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Negotiations done, word likely on Wednesday.

New York Yankees hit with $25.7M luxury tax

December 22, 2009 by Ronald Blum  
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Winning came with a hefty price for the New York Yankees.

Former Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Lyon gets $15 million deal with Astros

December 10, 2009 by Ronald Blum  
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Reliever Brandon Lyon reached a preliminary agreement with the Houston Astros on a $15 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations said Thursday.

Pujols wins 2nd straight NL MVP award

November 24, 2009 by Ronald Blum  
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Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.

Royals’ Greinke wins AL Cy Young Award

November 17, 2009 by Ronald Blum  
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Zack Greinke beating out Seattle's Felix Hernandez.

Yankees turn attention to No. 28

November 6, 2009 by Ronald Blum  
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The sign men were out bright and early at the Yankees minor league complex, sticking vinyl strips with a fresh, white ''27'' over the ''26'' that had been up on the board for nine, long years to mark the team's total of World Series titles.

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