Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio once had a love affair with the New York Yankees. ...more

January 17, 2009

The NFL wasn't always the king. Pro football took a seat on the bench to major-league baseball a few generations ago until one game unleashed a Madison Avenue marketing blitz that has lasted a half century. ...more

December 7, 2008

If there's one thing the first four games of the World Series established, it's that the Phillies did an exceptional job compiling scouting reports on the Rays. ...more

October 28, 2008

If our era could have its own coat of arms, it would be a yak against a background of mush. This must be the golden age of endless and pointless talk. ...more

August 11, 2008

The opening question at the All-Star news conference was about the closer. ...more

July 15, 2008

Bobby Murcer, a five-time All-Star outfielder who spent nearly four decades with the New York Yankees as a player, executive and announcer, died Saturday. He was 62. ...more

July 13, 2008

Demolition crews smashed the historic walls of Tiger Stadium on Wednesday, punching through to the interior of the ballpark that stood for decades. ...more

July 10, 2008

When Steve Garvey flies into Tampa International Airport for an occasional speaking engagement, the plane touches down about a mile from his childhood home. ...more

June 29, 2008

I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. ... I mean, that's a storybook, man." ...more

June 12, 2008

Bobby Murcer might be the most courageous New York Yankee since Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig. ...more

June 12, 2008