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  February 2013


• Feb. 6: Prouty named MLBPA general counsel


  January 2013


• Jan. 22: Friends, colleagues remember Miller
• Jan. 16: 133 players file for salary arbitration
• Jan. 10: In-season HGH testing to begin in 2013
• Jan. 9: Weiner on Hall of Fame election results


  December 2012


• Dec. 21: Major League players to convene in San Diego
• Dec. 19: Granderson lends hand for Sandy relief
• Dec. 19: Players dish out favorite holiday tunes
• Dec. 3: World Baseball Classic pools finalized


  November 2012


• Nov. 28: Player-officer election results released
• Nov. 27: Marvin Miller passes away at 95
• Nov. 27: Statement from Carlos Ruiz
• Nov. 15: Weiner to be honored with special award
• Nov. 14: Players participate in WBC qualifiers
• Nov. 9: Statement of Marvin Miller on the passing of Lee MacPhail
• Nov. 9: Nine players decline qualifying offers
• Nov. 7: Statement from Yasmani Grandal
• Nov. 6: Players Choice Award winners named
• Nov. 2: Players Choice winners to be revealed


  October 2012


• Oct. 29: 137 players become free agents
• Oct. 23: MLB Network to air all WBC games
• Oct. 2: Players Choice finalists announced
• Oct. 1: Jeter tops most popular jerseys list


  September 2012


• Sept. 25: Dates, venues set for 2013 Classic
• Sept. 24: Players Trust honored by MFH
• Sept. 21: Statement from Melky Cabrera
• Sept. 21: MLBPA, MLB agree on Rule 10.22(a)
• Sept. 18: Classic begins this week with qualifiers
• Sept. 17: Man of the Year finalists announced
• Sept. 12: Fans to help select Man of the Year


  August 2012


• Aug. 22: Statement from Bartolo Colon
• Aug. 21: Weiner begins treatment for brain tumor
• Aug. 20: Brent Lillibridge: Eight crazy days
• Aug. 20: MLB, MLBPA release statement
• Aug. 16: Alexei Ramirez: Lost Olympic memories
• Aug. 15: Statement from Melky Cabrera
• Aug. 13: Belisle: Rockies still showing fight
• Aug. 8: Jansen: Welcoming new additions
• Aug. 7: Clevenger: More prep, same approach
• Aug. 6: Joel Peralta has faced adversity
• Aug. 2: Pujols: Another successful golf outing
• Aug. 1: Dotel has had many teammates


  July 2012


• July 31: J.P. Howell: An original Ray
• July 30: Rodney honors late father after game
• July 27: Roy Oswalt: Winning culture in Texas
• July 25: Johnny Damon enjoyed time with Rays
• July 25: U.S. venues for 2013 WBC announced
• July 23: Fenway a good fit for Cody Ross
• July 23: Howard: Back in the swing of things
• July 23: Grand Kids Foundation lends a hand
• July 19: Kip Wells: Feels great to be back
• July 18: Russell Martin proud of Canadian roots
• July 17: Reds players teach baseball to kids
• July 16: R.A. Dickey enjoying memorable ride
• July 16: Reds to provide day at ballpark for kids
• July 16: Buster Posey: Preparation is important
• July 15: Conrad takes hands-on approach
• July 13: Badenhop on being Rays' middle man
• July 12: Ivan Nova's unlikely rise to the Majors
• July 10: Austin Jackson makes his family proud
• July 10: Cliff Lee finally gets his first win of 2012
• July 9: Timely advice from Dad key for Coke
• July 6: Wright: All-Star experience is surreal
• July 5: Francoeur: KC to serve as Royal host
• July 3: Being away from family is tough for Bell
• July 2: Roberts happy to be back on diamond


  June 2012


• June 29: Rhymes steps in when Rays need him
• June 27: Miguel Montero: Staying put in Arizona
• June 26: Frazier has fond memories of LLWS
• June 25: Nieuwenhuis gets chance with Mets
• June 25: Thole, Nickeas up for challenge
• June 25: Statement from Marlon Byrd
• June 22: Nationals players teach baseball to kids
• June 22: Alex Rios: We're winning the battles
• June 21: Torres triumphs while battling ADHD
• June 20: Statement from Freddy Galvis
• June 20: Rodriguez's roller-coaster ride to Majors
• June 19: Romero: Staying aggressive on mound
• June 19: Two days left to bid on auction items
• June 19: Buses for Baseball heads to Philly
• June 15: Sutton glad to share field with Zobrist
• June 14: Adam Dunn is back in the groove
• June 13: Dale Thayer fills in nicely for Street
• June 13: Rays provide day at ballpark for kids
• June 12: Marlins teach game to Miami youth
• June 11: Capuano: Dodgers enjoying hot start
• June 11: Independent program advisor appointed
• June 11: Birth of son inspires Jon Lester
• June 8: Tim Byrdak answers the call
• June 7: Scott Van Slyke blazes his own trail
• June 7: MLBPA, MLB modify drug program
• June 6: Chen: Living my dream in the U.S.
• June 6: Players award grants to VOA programs
• June 5: Pierre bummed about the bunt
• June 4: Johan Santana throws no-hitter
• June 1: Smith's road included baseball, football


  May 2012


• May 31: Lyon: Bullpen enjoys camaraderie
• May 30: Wilhelmsen is on the right track
• May 30: Wilson Valdez recalls mound glory
• May 30: A long time coming for Thompson
• May 29: David Wright off to hot start
• May 25: Dillon Gee powers through pain
• May 25: Cuddyer: Picture-perfect ballparks
• May 23: Players support relief efforts in Japan
• May 21: Beltran: St. Louis is a good fit
• May 21: Buses for Baseball motors into Houston
• May 18: A game of peaks and valleys for Axford
• May 17: Paging Dr. Craig Breslow
• May 17: Pettitte returns to the mound
• May 16: Balfour lends a hand to Dickey
• May 16: Big Leaguers Notebook: May 16
• May 16: Indians provide kids with day at ballpark
• May 14: Romo: Bobblehead is "made-it" moment
• May 11: Scott off to solid start for Rays
• May 10: Johnson: So far, so good for Blue Jays
• May 9: Big Leaguers Notebook: May 9
• May 9: Players Trust teams up with Habitat
• May 8: Bloomquist gives back to community
• May 7: Steve Delabar's improbable rise
• May 4: Willingham: Off to a strong start
• May 3: Nathan joins Action Team on call
• May 2: Morrison has fun with social media


  April 2012


• April 30: Sandoval sheds pounds, improves play
• April 25: Freeman: Rewarded for strong week
• April 24: Hairston proud of his baseball roots
• April 20: Clayton Richard rebounding from injury
• April 19: Ramos moves on after kidnapping
• April 18: Players award $40k to volunteers
• April 17: Dickey climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro
• April 16: Vogt enjoying stay with Rays
• April 13: Brian McCann making his mark
• April 12: Weiner addresses National Press Club
• April 12: Eric Hosmer's future is bright
• April 10: Bourn a menace on the basepaths
• April 9: Hernandez latches on with Braves
• April 6: Brett Lawrie mature beyond his years
• April 5: Iannetta: Excited for new challenge
• April 5: Jeter, Lee, Pujols most popular jerseys


  March 2012


• March 27: Opening Series celebrates volunteerism
• March 22: Venues, pools set for '13 WBC qualifiers
• March 19: Vizquel still has passion for game
• March 19: Gloops title sponsor of Opening Series
• March 2: MLB to expand 2012 playoff format


  February 2012


• Feb. 27: Sergio Santos returns to Blue Jays
• Feb. 24: Weiner on Braun, Joint Drug Agreement
• Feb. 23: Braun won't face suspension
• Feb. 17: Weiner, Rogers on Carter's passing


  January 2012


• Jan. 26: Pena happy to be back with Rays
• Jan. 24: Dobbs: Looked up to favorite players
• Jan. 20: Giambi: Hitting in a pinch is no cinch
• Jan. 17: 142 players file for salary arbitration
• Jan. 16: Pence: Twitter connects players, fans
• Jan. 12: Carlos Corporan: A special week
• Jan. 9: Chris Denorfia: Continuing to work at it
• Jan. 5: Martinez talks big league experience
• Jan. 2: Santana: Winning Gold Glove is a goal


  December 2011


• Dec. 28: Brandon Phillips: Addicted to Twitter
• Dec. 22: Crow: From Royals fan to reliever
• Dec. 19: Hanrahan: Pirates on the upswing
• Dec. 15: MLBPA, MLB to review international player acquisition
• Dec. 14: Mets' Murphy set for second chance
• Dec. 13: Weiner's statement on Ryan Braun
• Dec. 12: Angels welcome Pujols
• Dec. 12: Octavio Dotel: Remembering Jose Lima
• Dec. 7: Gonzalez: Improving by slowing down
• Dec. 6: MLBPA announces licensing agreement
• Dec. 5: Votto: Filming commercial was fun
• Dec. 2: Annual drug report released
• Dec. 1: Danny Valencia: Mom has game, too
• Dec. 1: Players ratify negotiated labor contracts


  November 2011


• Nov. 28: Branyan: Looking to power winner in '12
• Nov. 28: Weiner on Jerry Clothier's passing
• Nov. 23: Status of several 2011-12 free agents
• Nov. 22: First season a success for Kimbrel
• Nov. 22: MLB, MLBPA agree to new deal
• Nov. 21: Weiner on Greg Halman's passing
• Nov. 21: Aaron Hill: One memorable prank
• Nov. 16: Wright embraces changes to Citi Field
• Nov. 15: Mayberry: Dad serves as inspiration
• Nov. 14: Shields: Keeping running game in check
• Nov. 8: Richmond, Team Canada take gold
• Nov. 7: Hamels: Flying high on the beach
• Nov. 7: Corey Hart: My vast collection
• Nov. 4: Verlander, Granderson, Kemp honored
• Nov. 4: Players Choice Award winners named
• Nov. 3: 166 players are free agents
• Nov. 2: Players Choice winners to be revealed
• Nov. 1: 148 players become free agents
• Nov. 1: Free-agency period delayed
• Nov. 1: Sean Rodriguez: Versatility a plus
• Nov. 1: Avila: Supported by a Hall of Famer


  October 2011


• Oct. 28: Big Leaguers Notebook: Oct. 28
• Oct. 26: Big Leaguers Notebook: Oct. 26
• Oct. 25: Beltre: Transition to Rangers was easy
• Oct. 24: Wilson: My tattoos have meaning
• Oct. 24: Big Leaguers Notebook: Oct. 24
• Oct. 21: Players Choice Awards finalists named
• Oct. 20: Jay: My own style at the plate
• Oct. 19: Big Leaguers Notebook: Oct. 19
• Oct. 13: Lester: Cancer free five years later
• Oct. 4: Big Leaguers Notebook: Oct. 4
• Oct. 3: Moore making immediate impact


  September 2011


• Sept. 30: Harrison: We are experienced, ready
• Sept. 30: Adams: First shot at postseason
• Sept. 29: Big Leaguers Notebook: Sept. 29
• Sept. 29: Ziegler: We're not finished yet
• Sept. 28: Brignac makes important contribution
• Sept. 28: A's, Mariners to play in Tokyo
• Sept. 28: Big Leaguers Notebook: Sept. 28
• Sept. 27: Strasburg, Matz on different paths
• Sept. 23: Martinez: Verlander a true ace
• Sept. 23: Big Leaguers Notebook: Sept. 23
• Sept. 22: Big leaguers to play Chinese Taipei
• Sept. 21: Derrek Lee: This year similar to '10
• Sept. 21: Big Leaguers Notebook: Sept. 21
• Sept. 20: Big Leaguers Notebook: Sept. 20
• Sept. 19: Storen shuts the door for Nats
• Sept. 16: Pudge has his eye on 3,000
• Sept. 16: Big Leaguers Notebook: Sept. 16
• Sept. 15: James Shields goes the distance
• Sept. 15: Big Leaguers Notebook: Sept. 15
• Sept. 15: Panini America signs deal with MLBPA
• Sept. 14: Alfonzo, MLBPA on suspension
• Sept. 13: Robinson Cano: Father knows best
• Sept. 13: Batista has career beyond baseball
• Sept. 12: Man of the Year finalists named
• Sept. 9: Fans to help select baseball's MOY
• Sept. 8: Jeremy Guthrie bleeds green
• Sept. 8: Big Leaguers Notebook: Sept. 8
• Sept. 7: Chris Perez: Bullpen is a family
• Sept. 7: Big Leaguers Notebook: Sept. 7
• Sept. 6: Revere making most of opportunity
• Sept. 2: Santos steps in as closer
• Sept. 1: Breslow saw different career path


  August 2011


• Aug. 31: Big Leaguers Notebook: Aug. 31
• Aug. 30: Millwood: Still looking to compete
• Aug. 30: Big Leaguers Notebook: Aug. 30
• Aug. 29: Uggla gets noticed for streak
• Aug. 26: Jennings fills void left by Crawford
• Aug. 25: Francoeur: Youthful club invigorates KC
• Aug. 25: Big Leaguers Notebook: Aug. 25
• Aug. 24: Twins honor local Action Team captains
• Aug. 24: Big Leaguers Notebook: Aug. 24
• Aug. 22: Eyre: Happy to be back in Majors
• Aug. 19: Big Leaguers Notebook: Aug. 18
• Aug. 19: Varitek's leadership helping Red Sox
• Aug. 18: MacDougal: Re-establishing myself
• Aug. 17: Big Leaguers Notebook: Aug. 17
• Aug. 16: Collins standing tall for Royals
• Aug. 15: Murphy's injury hurts Mets
• Aug. 15: Big Leaguers Notebook: Aug. 15
• Aug. 15: Barmes: Astros gaining experience
• Aug. 12: Bastardo: Adjustments key to success
• Aug. 11: Worley happy to be in rotation
• Aug. 10: Bourn comfy at top of Braves' lineup
• Aug. 10: Blue Jays to provide kids day at ballpark
• Aug. 9: Orioles to provide kids day at ballpark
• Aug. 9: McDonald ready for anything
• Aug. 9: Big Leaguers Notebook: Aug. 9
• Aug. 8: R.A. Dickey stuck with knuckler
• Aug. 8: Venters strong as ever in second year
• Aug. 8: Big Leaguers Notebook: Aug. 8
• Aug. 5: Longevity is key for Cameron
• Aug. 4: Gonzalez: Honored by awards
• Aug. 2: Gardner runs with opportunity
• Aug. 1: Wells: Young players are solid


  July 2011


• July 28: Cardinals teach kids at City Clinics
• July 28: Pujols back to his old ways
• July 27: Wakefield still holding strong
• July 27: Bonifacio: Speed is greatest asset
• July 27: Big Leaguers Notebook: July 27
• July 26: Berkman having a resurgent year
• July 26: Cards to provide kids day at park
• July 25: Lowrie honors Action Team captains
• July 25: Young: Exactly where we want to be
• July 25: Big Leaguers Notebook: July 25
• July 22: Niemann throws a nasty curve
• July 22: Big Leaguers Notebook: July 22
• July 21: Mets teach kids at City Clinics
• July 21: Big Leaguers Notebook: July 21
• July 21: Isringhausen on verge of milestone
• July 20: Ryan Howard primed for second half
• July 20: Big Leaguers Notebook: July 20
• July 19: Wheeler: Playing for Boston a dream
• July 18: Damon thinks 3,000 is possible
• July 15: Smoak, M's looking for more offense
• July 15: Buses for Baseball stops in New York
• July 14: Big Leaguers Notebook: July 13
• July 14: Big Leaguers Notebook: July 14
• July 12: NL All-Stars: 'They said it'
• July 12: Venters: It's been a long journey
• July 12: AL All-Stars: 'They said it'
• July 12: "Social Media Derby" a success
• July 11: All-Stars to tweet during Derby
• July 11: Big Leaguers Notebook: July 11
• July 11: Miguel Cairo remains key player
• July 8: Weiner issues statement on ASG
• July 8: Mariano Rivera's still got it
• July 8: Big Leaguers Notebook: July 8
• July 8: Buses for Baseball hits Kansas City
• July 7: Westbrook: I'm all about routine
• July 7: Big Leaguers Notebook: July 7
• July 7: Nationals honor local students
• July 6: Joyce proud of All-Star selection
• July 6: Big Leaguers Notebook: July 6
• July 5: Lannan leading the way for Nats
• July 5: Big Leaguers Notebook: July 5
• July 1: Big Leaguers Notebook: July 1
• July 1: Evan Longoria has his swing back


  June 2011


• June 30: Brian Gordon is living his dream
• June 30: Big Leaguers Notebook: June 30
• June 28: Action Team program featured on CNN
• June 28: MLBPA enters deal with Polar Mobile
• June 28: Jeff Mathis: Molinas helped me
• June 28: Big Leaguers Notebook: June 28
• June 28: David Purcey: It's great to be a Tiger
• June 27: Big Leaguers Notebook: June 27
• June 27: Buses for Baseball hits Minneapolis
• June 23: Beltran to open baseball academy
• June 23: Big Leaguers Notebook: June 23
• June 22: Walden goes from starter to closer
• June 22: Big Leaguers Notebook: June 22
• June 21: Drew Stubbs: I can steal 50 bases
• June 21: Young, Pence honor Action Teams
• June 21: Buses for Baseball heads to Milwaukee
• June 20: Big Leaguers Notebook: June 20
• June 17: Hideki Matsui is well covered
• June 17: Big Leaguers Notebook: June 17
• June 16: Kershaw: Pitching in for great cause
• June 16: Big Leaguers Notebook: June 16
• June 15: Big Leaguers Notebook: June 15
• June 15: Bautista likes being role model
• June 14: Danny Duffy seeks first win in Majors
• June 14: Players award $150K in grants to VOA
• June 14: Yankees unveil personally designed T-shirts, jerseys
• June 14: Big Leaguers Notebook: June 14
• June 13: Giants unveil personally designed jerseys, T-shirts
• June 13: Jesse Crain: Back to Minnesota
• June 10: Hellickson pitching well for Rays
• June 9: Buses for Baseball motors into Denver
• June 9: Rockies honor Action Team captains
• June 8: Robertson: Draft helped pave way
• June 8: C.J. Wilson has a need for speed
• June 7: Pagan brings healthy outlook to game
• June 7: Big Leaguers Notebook: June 7
• June 7: Reds honor Action Team captains
• June 6: Tulowitzki: Fan support is appreciated
• June 6: Neil Walker's link to Clemente
• June 6: Big Leaguers Notebook: June 6
• June 3: Red Sox unveil personally designed jerseys, T-shirts
• June 3: Big Leaguers Notebook: June 3
• June 2: Buck: Catching a dream with Marlins
• June 2: J.P. Howell is playing pain-free
• June 1: Jurrjens: Team has supported me
• June 1: WBC field expands to 28 teams
• June 1: Big Leaguers Notebook: June 1


  May 2011


• May 31: Big Leaguers Notebook: May 31
• May 27: Marcum: Feeling good in Milwaukee
• May 26: Ike Davis makes change for better
• May 26: MLB, MLBPA donate $200,000 to support tornado-relief efforts
• May 26: Big Leaguers Notebook: May 26
• May 26: Logan looks to get it right vs. lefties
• May 25: Big Leaguers Notebook: May 25
• May 24: Brian McCann: Fan of Interleague Play
• May 24: Big Leaguers Notebook: May 24
• May 19: Kotsay: I'm still having fun
• May 18: Logan Morrison pays tribute to Dad
• May 18: Big Leaguers Notebook: May 18
• May 17: Young: D-backs excited to host ASG
• May 17: Big Leaguers Notebook: May 17
• May 16: A wave of memories for Gomes
• May 16: Konerko: We're looking to get on track
• May 16: Big Leaguers Notebook: May 16
• May 13: Kyle Drabek following in Dad's footsteps
• May 13: Big Leaguers Notebook: May 13
• May 12: Big Leaguers Notebook: May 12
• May 12: Turner cherishes college memories
• May 11: Jose Reyes is stealing the spotlight
• May 10: Ethier was streaking, not stressing
• May 10: Big Leaguers Notebook: May 10
• May 9: Soriano: Swinging free and easy
• May 9: Cabrera: Same-name DP combo working
• May 9: Big Leaguers Notebook: May 9
• May 6: Persistence pays off for Vogelsong
• May 6: Big Leaguers Notebook: May 6
• May 5: Darwin Barney earns monthly honors
• May 5: Big Leaguers Notebook: May 5
• May 4: Dan Johnson happy to be back
• May 4: Big Leaguers Notebook: May 4
• May 3: Big Leaguers Notebook: May 3
• May 2: Maybin: Loving the West Coast
• May 2: Big Leaguers Notebook: May 2


  April 2011


• April 29: Cahill: Going deep in games is key
• April 29: Big Leaguers Notebook: April 29
• April 28: Big Leaguers Notebook: April 28
• April 27: Every year is a good year for Vizquel
• April 27: Big Leaguers Notebook: April 27
• April 26: Daniel Bard: We see the big picture
• April 25: Henry Blanco teaches next generation
• April 20: Ted Lilly: Looking to do my part
• April 20: Howie Kendrick now in the spotlight
• April 18: Berkman: Having a blast with Cards
• April 15: Talbot: Streak was music to our ears
• April 14: Scott Hairston continues tradition
• April 14: Carlos Delgado bows out
• April 14: Lincecum comes to aid of injured fan
• April 13: Sam Fuld has relentless drive
• April 11: Romero: Jays exhibit heart, hustle
• April 11: Livan Hernandez finds a way
• April 8: Nick Punto's call to action
• April 6: Roberts' heart in right place
• April 4: Sanchez: Giants are confident


  March 2011


• March 30: Trumbo seizing opportunity at first
• March 30: Inglett thankful for Counsell's guidance
• March 29: Harang: Fired up to play for Padres
• March 28: Hannahan returning to old ways
• March 25: Mike Stanton wows in return
• March 23: Nelson Figueroa gets good news
• March 21: Scott Kazmir making strides
• March 18: Parra puts in work, makes progress
• March 16: Cameron joins Action Teams on call
• March 16: Sergio Romo seeking versatility
• March 11: Vizquel impressed with Ramirez
• March 9: Nathan pleased with progress
• March 7: Maybin finds ideal spot at PETCO Park
• March 7: Haren keeps changing to stay ahead
• March 3: Hammel unveils compact delivery
• March 1: Fowler playing pivotal role in center


  February 2011


• Feb. 18: Players design jerseys, T-shirts
• Feb. 14: Wilson, Lewis ready for more success
• Feb. 11: Bruce involved in Cincinnati community
• Feb. 9: Lannan takes train to Spring Training
• Feb. 7: Brian Wilson recalls final out


  January 2011


• Jan. 26: Rollins chats with Action Teams
• Jan. 21: Mike Pelfrey named Opening Day starter
• Jan. 19: Darren Oliver volunteers on MLK Day
• Jan. 12: Hoffman retires as all-time saves leader
• Jan. 10: Hellickson could see rotation spot
• Jan. 5: LaRoche takes over at first for Nats
• Jan. 3: Kimbrel will compete for bullpen job


  December 2010


• Dec. 22: BTF completes record year of giving
• Dec. 16: Putz joins Action Team teleconference
• Dec. 6: Marvin Miller denied election to HOF
• Dec. 3: Miguel Tejada likes Giants' chances


  November 2010


• Nov. 29: Victorino gets support for foundation
• Nov. 22: Choo, Korea win Asian Games gold
• Nov. 15: Maybin will be Padres' center fielder
• Nov. 3: MVP Renteria admired by teammates
• Nov. 1: Bumgarner attains World Series lore


  October 2010


• Oct. 29: Gonzalez, Inge receive top awards
• Oct. 27: Giants fans faithful to Uribe family
• Oct. 27: Jackson, Posey win rookie award
• Oct. 27: Gonzalez is NL's Outstanding Player
• Oct. 27: Hamilton honored as top AL player
• Oct. 25: Bengie Molina heading back to San Fran
• Oct. 25: Players honor Guerrero, Hudson
• Oct. 22: Kirkman's playoff debut better than TV
• Oct. 22: Players Choice finalists announced
• Oct. 21: On MVP chants and time for heroes
• Oct. 20: Cliff Lee gets high marks from Ryan
• Oct. 18: Hamels wants to emulate Pettitte
• Oct. 15: Pat Burrell is back in business
• Oct. 13: No fear for Cody Ross in 'twilight zone'
• Oct. 11: Carlos Pena gives cycle new twist
• Oct. 4: Jonathan Sanchez takes charge


  September 2010


• Sept. 29: Strasburg calls year 'great success'
• Sept. 27: Jason Castro heads back to Stanford
• Sept. 27: Juan Pierre: South Side suits me
• Sept. 24: Tejada in elite group with homer
• Sept. 24: Jorge Cantu closer to home, title
• Sept. 23: On hustle and brains over brawn
• Sept. 20: Bautista's blast makes him No. 1
• Sept. 20: Austin Jackson: Pitch to head scary
• Sept. 15: Uggla alone with four 30-homer seasons
• Sept. 15: Phillies in the chase for NL East
• Sept. 14: John Jaso catching on with Rays
• Sept. 14: Hochevar's cards had Rockies flavor
• Sept. 13: Man of the Year finalists named
• Sept. 9: On curtain calls and 600 saves
• Sept. 8: A-Rod makes history with 100th RBI
• Sept. 7: Colby Lewis: Back in the USA
• Sept. 3: Players join Labor Day Tweet-a-Thon
• Sept. 1: C.J. Wilson turns it up a notch


  August 2010


• Aug. 30: Closer Chris Perez in familiar territory
• Aug. 30: Bourn to run in Houston
• Aug. 27: Albert Pujols gets home run No. 400
• Aug. 25: Halladay provides well-timed gifts
• Aug. 23: Thole heeds Blanco's advice
• Aug. 23: Stairs claims record for pinch homers
• Aug. 20: Back to school with CC Sabathia
• Aug. 20: Jeremy Hellickson earning his keep
• Aug. 19: On sweaty shirts and a robbery in right
• Aug. 18: Justin Berg: Lucky No. 1,290
• Aug. 18: Lorenzo Cain makes good impression
• Aug. 17: Boesch collected Big Hurt, Piazza cards
• Aug. 16: Mike Sweeney finally in a pennant race
• Aug. 16: Slowey pitches seven no-hit innings
• Aug. 16: Jose Bautista: Not surprised by power
• Aug. 13: Carlos Gonzalez has arrived
• Aug. 13: Raul Valdes' long journey to the Majors
• Aug. 12: On calls from Grandma, catching fire
• Aug. 11: Roberts' Baseball Bash to aid ill children
• Aug. 9: Kevin Mench: Glad to be back
• Aug. 9: Carlos Gonzalez credits maturity
• Aug. 5: Strong family helped Swisher grow
• Aug. 5: Fausto Carmona: Back with confidence
• Aug. 4: Jorge Posada honors Munson's legacy
• Aug. 3: Tankersley: Fish just a hot streak away
• Aug. 2: Pujols' motivation begins at home
• Aug. 2: Wallace welcomed by familiar faces
• Aug. 2: Miguel Tejada: Landing in first place


  July 2010


• July 30: Rickie Weeks producing as leadoff man
• July 29: Randy Winn wants his chance
• July 29: On no-hit hijinks and retirement
• July 28: Victor Martinez: Ready for stretch run
• July 28: Gabe Kapler's career follows his heart
• July 28: Jason Kendall joins elite group
• July 27: Billy Wagner is finishing strong
• July 27: Jon Niese always looking to improve
• July 26: Yanks delight kids at NYC clinic
• July 22: Carrasco: Deal with Bucs made cents
• July 22: On celebratory pies and coming home
• July 21: Auction to aid David Ortiz's foundation
• July 19: David Wright is back on top
• July 19: John Baker lends hand with Haiti trip
• July 19: Kevin Youkilis goes to bat for kids
• July 16: Frank Herrmann makes the grade
• July 16: Family fuels Ben Zobrist
• July 14: David Price: All-Star Game was fun
• July 14: Homecoming makes Braun ticket king
• July 13: Arthur Rhodes: All-Star Game is for son
• July 13: American League: 'They said it'
• July 13: National League: 'They said it'
• July 12: Torii Hunter plans to stay in game
• July 9: Bell gets All-Star support from Marines
• July 9: Michael Bourn: Going to the ASG
• July 7: Jon Garland: Padres are the real deal
• July 7: Bourn anxious to join Crawford
• July 6: Scott Rolen returns to All-Star Game
• July 2: Berkman always has fun in San Diego
• July 2: Andrus thriving in second season
• July 1: On World Cup hoopla and royal chats


  June 2010


• June 30: Granderson: Comfy in pinstripes
• June 30: Rolen celebrates 300th career homer
• June 30: Dickey's knuckler baffling opposition
• June 28: Edwin Jackson has plenty of bullets left
• June 28: Curtis: Beats cancer, debuts with Yanks
• June 18: Heyward: Happy Father's Day, Dad
• June 18: Santana wants to strike out melanoma
• June 17: On Green Monster and avoiding a quake
• June 16: Morneau's benefit spotlights arthritis
• June 14: Daniel Nava's first swing is grand
• June 14: Huston Street encourages Action
• June 14: Angel Pagan is the center of action
• June 11: Derrek Lee hits 300th homer
• June 10: David Freese solid so far this season
• June 10: Hairston Jr. went the distance for ring
• June 10: On bobsled dreams and full plates
• June 9: Victorino establishes new foundation
• June 8: Johnson's collection included Ryan
• June 7: Players Trust awards grants
• June 4: Junior's retirement stirs fellow players
• June 3: Yankees take a turn designing apparel
• June 3: On All-Star starts and dreams come true
• June 3: Players team with drug-free organization
• June 2: Troy Tulowitzki promotes sun safety
• June 1: Fister relies on talented Mariners D


  May 2010


• May 28: Jose Reyes ignites suddenly hot Mets
• May 28: Niemann's dominance leads to 5-0 start
• May 27: Nelson Figueroa just needs a mound
• May 27: On 'mad pop' and Stanley Cup fever
• May 27: Coghlan collected Ripken cards
• May 26: John Ely takes a fearless approach
• May 24: Jose Valverde: Just having fun
• May 24: Crawford, Bourn at home in Houston
• May 19: Fan treats Brennan Boesch to breakfast
• May 18: Bobby Crosby: Adjusting to NL
• May 17: Justin Upton finding comfort zone
• May 14: Mat Latos earns first complete game
• May 13: Rafael Soriano: Good place in AL East
• May 13: On magazine covers and sleepy babies
• May 12: Matt Capps thriving with Nationals
• May 12: Aaron Rowand not slowed by fractures
• May 11: Jim Edmonds: An unusual comeback
• May 11: Castro's collection included Reds
• May 10: Bengie Molina happy in San Francisco
• May 10: Dallas Braden throws perfect game
• May 10: Todd Helton: Jimenez not a secret
• May 7: No fireworks needed in Pittsburgh
• May 7: Chris Narveson: A promise to Mom
• May 3: Thome holds Alomar Jr. in high regard


  April 2010


• April 29: K-Rod: Zambrano could face tough road
• April 29: On showing off jumpers and batting fifth
• April 28: Josh Johnson goes deep for Marlins
• April 28: Yankees honored to meet soldiers
• April 26: Pelfrey realizing potential with Blanco
• April 26: Jamie Moyer aids children in Haiti
• April 23: A's Duchscherer: Enjoying the game
• April 23: Righty Matt Garza off to hot start
• April 21: B.J. Upton getting his groove on
• April 20: Jered Weaver: Don't call me 'ace'
• April 19: Players support Wounded Warriors
• April 19: Brian Wilson: Wins and fun go together
• April 19: Dexter Fowler's catch preserves no-no
• April 15: Brad Ziegler: A's coming together
• April 15: On talent trumping bad luck
• April 14: Ex-players start Marvin Miller Web site
• April 12: Randy Wells on his breakout season
• April 12: Adam Rosales energizing A's teammates
• April 12: Miguel Batista enters 23rd pro season
• April 7: Jacobs provides lefty power for Mets
• April 7: Another rare feat for Stephen Drew
• April 7: Dirk Hayhurst inspires Action Team
• April 6: Grady Sizemore: Striving for success
• April 6: Justin Morneau: Target Field is a hit
• April 6: '10 Opening Day average salary $3.34M
• April 5: Bowker uses spring power to get nod
• April 1: On Opening Day and competing vs. Dad


  March 2010


• March 31: Players pledge $2 million to B.A.T.
• March 25: On homer sprints and Mom's advice
• March 24: Pudge gives confidence to young staff
• March 23: Wright's collection was Royals-heavy
• March 23: Buehrle, Lee team up for charity
• March 22: Oswalt to start on Opening Day again
• March 19: Rest-less Dunn doesn't need a break
• March 18: Manzella adding Japanese to skills
• March 12: Roberts thrilled by stitched name
• March 10: Clark named Director of Player Relations
• March 10: Fehr named MLBPA Special Counsel
• March 8: Hard work lands Prado at second base
• March 5: Pineiro ready to prove himself again
• March 5: On early success and new battery mates
• March 3: Hawksworth proud of Olympic tie
• March 2: Gimenez put his cards on bedroom walls
• March 1: Fowler heeding advice from Jones


  February 2010


• Feb. 26: Chipper thinks Glaus will be fine at first
• Feb. 24: Martin adds weight to regain power
• Feb. 19: Hamels never stopped throwing
• Feb. 12: Glavine walks away with 305 wins
• Feb. 11: Aparicio 'unretires' number for Vizquel
• Feb. 10: Q&A with the Braves' Jason Heyward
• Feb. 1: CC Sabathia unveils renovated field


  January 2010


• Jan. 28: Players pledge $1 million for Haiti relief
• Jan. 26: 'Aloha' from the Flyin' Hawaiian
• Jan. 26: Shoppach stands tall against abuse
• Jan. 25: Pujols, Lincecum join Haiti effort
• Jan. 22: Pena felt earthquake in Dominican
• Jan. 19: Trust golf mixes fun, business
• Jan. 19: Players come to Haiti's aid after disaster
• Jan. 6: Big Unit retires after 22-year career
• Jan. 4: Capps: Closing builds adrenaline
• Jan. 4: A final season with Bobby Cox


  December 2009


• Dec. 31: Q&A with the Athletics' Andrew Bailey
• Dec. 30: Roy Oswalt: Home sweet home
• Dec. 29: Carlos Ruiz: Beisbol rules in Panama
• Dec. 28: Adam Kennedy: Versatility on the fly
• Dec. 23: Action Team reaches thousands in '09
• Dec. 21: Milton Bradley OK with move to M's
• Dec. 18: Augie Ojeda: Reaching out to Latin fans
• Dec. 18: Winner Lackey signs with Red Sox
• Dec. 16: Counsell finds hometown fit
• Dec. 16: Pierzynski: In love with pro wrestling
• Dec. 14: Kevin Correia returns to Padres
• Dec. 14: Justin Speier: Keeping the game fun
• Dec. 11: Hawkins boosts Brewers bullpen
• Dec. 11: Ben Zobrist: Detour to the Majors
• Dec. 9: Pavano remains with Twins, eyes title
• Dec. 7: Miller again denied Hall entrance
• Dec. 3: Arbitration expert joins PA staff
• Dec. 2: Weiner wins unanimous approval
• Dec. 1: C.J. Wilson: Advice from a legend


  November 2009


• Nov. 23: Buehrle lands chopper for perfect game
• Nov. 20: Pujols opens Down syndrome center
• Nov. 18: Ryan Garko: Well-schooled at Stanford
• Nov. 18: Upton takes community cue from Hunter
• Nov. 17: Jair Jurrjens: Representing Curacao
• Nov. 17: David Aardsma: Succeeding in Seattle
• Nov. 13: Bourn brings Gold back to Houston
• Nov. 11: Trust brings City Clinics program to PR
• Nov. 9: Go-Go gone-gone in trade for J.J. Hardy
• Nov. 6: Series MVP Hideki Matsui celebrates
• Nov. 4: In short, Pettitte's ready for big start
• Nov. 2: Damon does it with his wheels
• Nov. 2: Paul Bako: Made the right decision
• Nov. 2: Hairston: Family's first World Series


  October 2009


• Oct. 30: Pujols, Granderson earn top awards
• Oct. 30: Players support Free Choice Act
• Oct. 29: Mauer, Pujols named top players
• Oct. 28: Game 1 starters are fans of each other
• Oct. 28: Greinke, Wainwright named top pitchers
• Oct. 27: Carpenter, Hill are Comeback winners
• Oct. 26: Pettitte proves to be right choice
• Oct. 26: Happ, Beckham are top 2009 rookies
• Oct. 23: Jered Weaver to the rescue
• Oct. 22: On reality TV and clutch hitting
• Oct. 22: 2009 Players Choice finalists announced
• Oct. 21: Jeter wary of rally monkey
• Oct. 20: Davis pitches in to help others
• Oct. 19: 'See ball, hit ball' works for A-Rod
• Oct. 16: Ruiz rises to postseason challenge
• Oct. 14: Chone Figgins causes stir on bases
• Oct. 13: Rusty Ryal follows his dad as a collector
• Oct. 12: Vladimir Guerrero comes through
• Oct. 9: It's Yorvit Torrealba's time of year
• Oct. 8: On tiebreaking emotions, leaving home
• Oct. 7: Twins fueled by fan energy
• Oct. 5: Kershaw: Ready for the challenge
• Oct. 5: Seth Smith: Rockies ready for Philly
• Oct. 5: Pressure nothing new to rookie Porcello
• Oct. 2: Players endorse Weiner as new director
• Oct. 2: Jason LaRue: Cards have stacked staff


  September 2009


• Sept. 30: Zobrist's latest position first base
• Sept. 29: Bobby Abreu: Angels need 11 more wins
• Sept. 29: Butler collected hometown hero Jones
• Sept. 28: Jeter: New pitchers made a difference
• Sept. 28: Rookies learn players' history lesson
• Sept. 25: David Wright indebted to HoJo
• Sept. 25: On high-school meetings and first HRs
• Sept. 23: Byrnes ends TV show after 28 episodes
• Sept. 22: Mark Teixeira: A strong September
• Sept. 22: Loney: Dodgers pushing to postseason
• Sept. 21: Frank Catalanotto: Bouncing back
• Sept. 21: Prince Fielder sets Brewers RBIs record
• Sept. 18: Uribe coming through in stretch run
• Sept. 17: On end zones and the 'Canes
• Sept. 17: Hill: The Golden Age of second basemen
• Sept. 16: Jepsen ready for postseason pressure
• Sept. 15: Heath Bell: It's our job to be spoilers
• Sept. 14: '09 Miller Award finalists announced
• Sept. 14: Cuddyer: Farewell to the Metrodome
• Sept. 14: Joe Thurston: A full season
• Sept. 11: Desmond's debut has it all
• Sept. 10: Mark Reynolds: Getting to 40 is special
• Sept. 10: On broken fingers and new helmets
• Sept. 9: David Murphy: Success no surprise
• Sept. 9: Ruiz bloody but unbowed
• Sept. 8: Justin Upton: Making progress
• Sept. 3: Jackson: Confidence never wavers
• Sept. 2: Q&A with the Marlins' Dan Meyer
• Sept. 2: LaRoche grew up in family's card shop
• Sept. 2: Boone ready for action after surgery
• Sept. 1: Aubrey Huff: Getting to the postseason


  August 2009


• Aug. 31: Iwamura returns sooner than expected
• Aug. 27: On rookie butterflies and 15 K's
• Aug. 27: Scott Feldman: Ranger on a roll
• Aug. 26: Catalanotto revives career with Brewers
• Aug. 26: Q&A with the Rays' Jeff Niemann
• Aug. 25: Q&A with Atlanta's Tommy Hanson
• Aug. 25: Hawkins: Enjoying the experience
• Aug. 24: Reimold brings toughness, ice packs
• Aug. 24: Gonzalez: Ready for the phone to ring
• Aug. 21: Ohka helps inspire Japanese kids
• Aug. 21: The travel adventures of Adam LaRoche
• Aug. 21: DeRosa: Motivated to win another title
• Aug. 20: On consistency and taming a Tiger
• Aug. 20: David Price: Getting ahead
• Aug. 19: Church reaches out to former teammate
• Aug. 19: Shouse: Pitching in for playoff berth
• Aug. 19: Rookie thrives with addition of Johnson
• Aug. 18: Javier Vazquez: A Brave new world
• Aug. 18: Loretta: Veteran bench key for Dodgers
• Aug. 18: McGehee collected Gwynn, Bo
• Aug. 17: Pablo Sandoval is swinging to success
• Aug. 17: Holliday getting his kicks at the plate
• Aug. 13: Holliday happy to be in contention again
• Aug. 12: Q&A with Milwaukee's Yovani Gallardo
• Aug. 12: MLB agrees to rights deal with Topps
• Aug. 11: Felipe Lopez: Happy to trade places
• Aug. 10: Kerry Wood: Indians on the right track
• Aug. 6: On pole vault knockouts and the Minors
• Aug. 6: Trevor Hoffman: Return to San Diego
• Aug. 5: Joe Martinez returns to Giants
• Aug. 5: Arroyo: Injury affects everyday life


  July 2009


• July 31: Todd Helton back and better than ever
• July 28: Nolasco: Marlins sticking to game plan
• July 28: Mets show off Players Choice gear
• July 24: City Clinic a hit in Philly
• July 23: Rodriguez: Record reflects hard work
• July 23: On lonely outfields and torn tendons
• July 22: Joey Votto: Reds are in the race
• July 22: Glaus working on return as an outfielder
• July 21: Cameron tries to make life great for kids
• July 21: Brian Moehler: No panic among Astros
• July 20: Anderson's scoreless streak hits 21
• July 20: Q&A with Orioles' Nolan Reimold
• July 20: Phil Hughes: The race is on
• July 17: Cone goes to Hill to support Sotomayor
• July 16: MLBPA continues to license Upper Deck
• July 16: David DeJesus: Good to have Zack
• July 16: Nick Swisher: Loving New York
• July 16: Hudson crossing barriers for baseball
• July 16: On windup imitations and keeping teeth
• July 15: McCann continues to turn heads
• July 13: Verlander returns to All-Star form
• July 10: Rangers believe in Andruw Jones
• July 10: Jones: All-Star selection 'a cool honor'
• July 9: Matt Wieters: Catching on with the O's
• July 9: On dugout railings and predictions
• July 9: FanFest offers collectors treats
• July 8: Hinske shows muscle in Yankees debut
• July 8: Loux: Staying on the roller coaster
• July 8: Reps vote Weiner executive director
• July 7: Chris Sampson glad to give back
• July 7: Kevin Gregg: Opportunity knocked
• July 6: Wakefield honored by All-Star selection
• July 6: Wright battles to keep Mets afloat
• July 6: Mike Sweeney: Postseason is the goal
• July 2: Lincecum: Pitching alongside a legend
• July 2: Yadier learned from the big brothers
• July 2: On curtain calls and college jerseys
• July 1: Molina brothers could be All-Stars
• July 1: Russell Branyan: Enjoying success


  June 2009


• June 30: A look at July baseball card releases
• June 24: Players appreciate Fehr's service
• June 22: Wilson using versatility on the mound
• June 22: Don Fehr announces retirement
• June 19: Park: Journey has been rewarding
• June 19: Q&A with White Sox's Clayton Richard
• June 19: Goose bumps greet Pudge
• June 18: Nix: Brothers take the same field
• June 18: On breaking records and banging walls
• June 18: Candy Man part of Morgan's collection
• June 18: Drafting a set: Cards of top picks
• June 16: Broxton: Dodgers focus on fun
• June 12: Santos makes most of opportunity
• June 12: Werth: Phillies built to win
• June 12: Preparation key for Bloomquist
• June 11: On cool hits and dry eyes
• June 11: Javier Vazquez gains perspective
• June 10: Billingsley: Dodgers first to 40 wins
• June 10: Springer: Oakland's elder statesman
• June 10: Adam Lind generating All-Star chatter
• June 8: Ian Kinsler pleased with plate progress
• June 8: Jimmy Rollins: Last year is over
• June 5: Randy Johnson flies to milestone
• June 5: On rogue squirrels and open spaces
• June 5: Dan Haren: Climbing out of a hole
• June 3: Jamie Moyer enjoying 250th win
• June 3: Griffey card helped Upper Deck debut
• June 3: Hill: Comeback from accident complete
• June 3: Juan Pierre: Ambassador of fun
• June 2: Bartlett collected Ripken, Boggs, Gwynn
• June 2: Mike Jacobs: Royals can compete
• June 2: Hundley: Padres trying to keep an edge
• June 1: Card companies offer something new


  May 2009


• May 29: On military honors and nuclear weapons
• May 29: Longoria can pack early this year
• May 29: Ken Takahashi: 40-year-old rookie
• May 29: Q&A with Cubs' Bobby Scales
• May 27: Late pickup Sheff powering Mets
• May 27: Ryan Zimmerman is Nats' leader
• May 26: Santana: Mets playing with confidence
• May 26: Kyle Farnsworth: Kansas City can win
• May 22: Todd Helton: 2,000 and counting
• May 22: Gary Sheffield: Mets need contributions
• May 21: Derek Lowe, the clincher
• May 21: Hairston gathering family cards
• May 21: On long bus rides and longer triples
• May 19: Morgan comfortable in leadoff spot
• May 19: Matt Cain: Giants staff pitching in
• May 15: 30-year-old Matt Palmer earning respect
• May 15: Livan Hernandez looks to the future
• May 15: Q&A with Washington's John Lannan
• May 14: High-jumping and Kung Fu Panda
• May 14: Jeremy Affeldt: Camaraderie counts
• May 14: Jason Frasor: Hot start helps Jays
• May 13: Counsell changes stance, sees results
• May 12: Joe Beimel: Losses gnaw on Nats
• May 11: John McDonald: Youngsters pitching in
• May 8: Recovering Boone visits teammates
• May 8: Nasty slider, good command and fortune
• May 8: Zimmerman: Dunn adds power, presence
• May 7: Vernon Wells: Jays' confidence grows
• May 7: On home and hyperbaric chambers
• May 6: Andy LaRoche: Mom loves baseball, too
• May 6: Braun arrives in time for clutch hit
• May 4: Rodney: Enjoying role as closer
• May 4: Franklin claims job as Cards closer
• May 1: Karstens: Changing up my mechanics
• May 1: Manny OK with 'Mannywood' fan section


  April 2009


• April 30: Gerut: Padres working well together
• April 30: On voodoo dolls and speed that kills
• April 28: Delgado following Clemente's path
• April 28: Ken Griffey Jr.: M's playing smart
• April 28: Marshall making the community a winner
• April 27: Albert Pujols gets his 1,000th RBI
• April 27: Q&A with Detroit's Ryan Perry
• April 24: Valverde's toughness shines again
• April 23: Honest Abe, stray cats and belly flops
• April 23: Players award 'ships to volunteers
• April 23: Hawpe: Pitching, youth are keys for Rox
• April 22: Ricky Romero making noise in first year
• April 21: Chris Perez has 40,000-card collection
• April 21: Street: Adjusting to new league, team
• April 20: Greinke scoreless streak now 34 innings
• April 17: Q&A with Red Sox's Chris Carter
• April 17: Loney sees walks, average on the rise
• April 16: Players like new New York parks
• April 16: On blind dogs and deer hunts
• April 15: Maybin pleased to honor Jackie
• April 15: Heath Bell leaves New York behind
• April 14: Brad Penny: Pitching for Red Sox Nation
• April 14: Carlton's cards among Bush's favorites
• April 9: David Freese is living the dream
• April 8: Q&A with Oakland's Brett Anderson
• April 7: Chad Billingsley: Don't overlook staff
• April 7: Torii Hunter: Openers still special
• April 7: Matt Holliday: Ready for new challenge
• April 7: Helping others is natural to Victorino
• April 6: MLBPA joins with Mets, Aramark
• April 6: Debut a blast for Jordan Schafer
• April 6: Carl Pavano: Starting over again
• April 3: Peralta gets boost from Dominican
• April 1: Romero vaults into Jays rotation


  March 2009


• March 30: Landon Powell overcomes setbacks
• March 30: Bill Hall: Eyeing another postseason
• March 27: Beltran invests in Puerto Rican academy
• March 26: Hoffpauir eyes Opening Day debut
• March 25: David Wright gains a fan in Iraq war vet
• March 24: Ichiro lifts Japan to Classic glory
• March 23: Japan has a date with Korea in final
• March 23: Nolasco leads rare combo no-hitter
• March 20: Final four teams ready for Classic finish
• March 20: Kershaw has a birthday bash
• March 19: Japan keeps title defense alive
• March 19: Eyre's mom never missed a game
• March 18: You can Wright it down, USA is in semis
• March 18: Posada back in (catcher's) gear
• March 17: Hernandezes drive Venezuela to semis
• March 17: Helling, Myers join MLBPA staff
• March 17: Signing keeps Buchholz young at heart
• March 16: Ryan Zimmerman thinking Gold Glove
• March 16: Netherlands proved itself to world
• March 11: Manny Parra took tips from CC Sabathia
• March 10: Nied, EY topped Crain's collecting list
• March 9: Matt Kemp has 40-40 talent
• March 9: Team Puerto Rico stars honor students
• March 6: Chris Snyder taking charge in Arizona
• March 5: Russell learns price of communication
• March 4: Hammel making impression with Rays
• March 3: Adrian Gonzalez an All-Star to local kids
• March 2: Jenks focuses on save percentage


  February 2009


• Feb. 27: New ligament brings hope for Chris Ray
• Feb. 26: Mexico starts Classic with home field
• Feb. 26: Jason Davis hunting for more wall space
• Feb. 25: Penny welcomes advice from Smoltz
• Feb. 24: Carroll's dad owned a card shop
• Feb. 23: Adam Wainwright rested and ready
• Feb. 23: Classic means everything to Puerto Rico
• Feb. 20: Daughter inspires Contreras' comeback
• Feb. 19: Wells trims down, but keeps his power
• Feb. 18: Raul Ibanez grew up rooting for Phillies
• Feb. 18: Bay: Classic builds Canadian baseball
• Feb. 17: Bengie Molina a willing tutor
• Feb. 13: Abreu too good for Angels to pass up
• Feb. 12: Padres' Young saved for Nolan Ryan
• Feb. 11: Hudson optimistic following surgery
• Feb. 9: Shawn Hill gets arbitration victory
• Feb. 6: Votto anxious to play for Team Canada
• Feb. 5: HoJo, Straw collected hits for Wright
• Feb. 4: Ty Wigginton ready to go
• Feb. 4: Chipper: U.S. will be better prepared
• Feb. 3: Players lend time to children's hospital
• Feb. 2: Zito turns to new workout regimen


  January 2009


• Jan. 30: Cal Ripken is in Michael Young's corner
• Jan. 29: Hart collected thousands of cards
• Jan. 28: Craig Counsell re-signs with Brewers
• Jan. 27: 'Heroes' is Linebrink's tribute to vets
• Jan. 26: Joe Mauer due back by Opening Day
• Jan. 23: Cliff Lee loves a parade, just not his own
• Jan. 22: Hamels liked the gum in card packs
• Jan. 21: Hawkins thrilled to attend inauguration
• Jan. 14: John Smoltz unveils new look in Boston
• Jan. 12: Lindstrom joins USA's Classic bullpen
• Jan. 7: Oswalt will pitch for Team USA
• Jan. 6: Winter Training in full swing
• Jan. 6: Freddy Sanchez: Getting back on top
• Jan. 5: DeRosa gets trade call on golf course
• Jan. 5: Brian Roberts: No room for self doubt


  December 2008


• Dec. 22: Indians players like new Arizona facility
• Dec. 19: Lance Niekro joining the family business
• Dec. 18: Upton kept his collection trade-free
• Dec. 16: Clark making difference with youngsters
• Dec. 15: Hudson endorses Felipe Lopez
• Dec. 11: Junior, Rose cards filled Freel's closet
• Dec. 9: Buehrle offers time to kids, animals
• Dec. 8: ARod switching sides in Classic
• Dec. 5: Smoltz has deft touch on the court
• Dec. 5: Hafner's collection exploded to 30,000
• Dec. 2: Granderson a hit in local community


  November 2008


• Nov. 24: White Sox sign another Cuban star
• Nov. 21: Ramirez adds depth to Red Sox bullpen
• Nov. 21: Punto's collection was shortstop heavy
• Nov. 19: Junior goes to bat for the U.S.
• Nov. 18: McDonald making game accessible
• Nov. 17: Carlos Quentin back in the swing
• Nov. 14: Lee's turnaround ends with Cy Young
• Nov. 14: Clark, Puckett were Fossum's targets
• Nov. 12: Tim Lincecum adds to his awards
• Nov. 11: Jake Peavy's community always wins
• Nov. 10: Pena now first Ray with Gold Glove
• Nov. 7: Two Mets, Phil continue Golden streaks
• Nov. 6: Tight fit no problem on parade route
• Nov. 5: Cameron thrilled to return to Brewers
• Nov. 4: Garland collected his favorite Dodgers
• Nov. 3: Victory parade a hit in Philly


  October 2008


• Oct. 30: Cole Hamels: Realizing a dream
• Oct. 30: On celebrating and going home
• Oct. 29: Pena, Longoria bust slump in Game 5
• Oct. 28: Jamie Moyer plots Camp Erin's growth
• Oct. 27: Chase Utley: Game 5 just like any other
• Oct. 27: Ruiz brings confidence to pitchers
• Oct. 24: Prodigious Pujols takes Player of Year
• Oct. 24: Rangers' Young named Man of the Year
• Oct. 23: Tatis, Lee honored for perseverance
• Oct. 23: Jason Bartlett: Tacos for everyone
• Oct. 23: On big homers and honoring thy mother
• Oct. 22: Werth big on police escorts, free dinners
• Oct. 22: Longoria, Soto earn Rookie honors
• Oct. 21: Pujols, Hamilton named top players
• Oct. 20: Lincecum, Lee named top pitchers
• Oct. 16: On rakers and gamers in Philly
• Oct. 15: Victorino shines in postseason spotlight
• Oct. 3: Vets Thome, Griffey take aim at long run
• Oct. 3: Cuddyer attributes loss to fate
• Oct. 1: Consistent Ramirez flying under radar
• Oct. 1: Q&A with the Rays' J.P. Howell


  September 2008


• Sept. 29: Carl Crawford ready for playoff return
• Sept. 24: Guerrero closes in on Gehrig mark
• Sept. 23: Q&A with the Astros' Wesley Wright
• Sept. 23: The family that collects together...
• Sept. 22: Q&A with Milwaukee's Corey Hart
• Sept. 22: Pettitte 'mulling' a return to Yankees
• Sept. 19: Q&A with the Twins' Francisco Liriano
• Sept. 19: Samardzija relieves at charity event
• Sept. 17: Baseball Bash continues as a success
• Sept. 17: Martin: Manny better than advertised
• Sept. 17: Adam Dunn: Aiming for first postseason
• Sept. 15: Zambrano euphoric after no-no
• Sept. 15: Rodriguez: Next goal is championship
• Sept. 12: Blake: Comfortable in Dodger Blue
• Sept. 12: Jake Peavy: Watching out West
• Sept. 12: K-Rod set for record breaker
• Sept. 12: Halladay says Jays not on holiday yet
• Sept. 10: Nelson Cruz: Translating Minor success
• Sept. 10: Yanks' Mussina feeling the pain
• Sept. 8: Mark Ellis: A's tale of two seasons
• Sept. 8: Michael Young: Upon further review
• Sept. 8: Brian Buscher quietly emerging
• Sept. 5: Q&A with the Twins' Carlos Gomez
• Sept. 5: Andre Ethier: Converting hometown fans
• Sept. 3: Joe Mauer: Taking a series approach
• Sept. 3: Koyie Hill returns from hand injury


  August 2008


• Aug. 29: Joe Nelson: Perseverance pays off
• Aug. 28: Jon Lieber: Back in the Windy City
• Aug. 27: R.A. Dickey: Changing my approach
• Aug. 26: Q&A with Tampa Bay's Evan Longoria
• Aug. 25: Heath Bell: Long-tossing with greatness
• Aug. 21: Janssen: At home in rehab process
• Aug. 21: Damion Easley is ready for anything
• Aug. 21: On waving the Hanky and shaking hands
• Aug. 20: Rios vying for Jays' steal record
• Aug. 20: Cameron: Youngsters leading the way
• Aug. 19: Kendall: Brewers staff a full house
• Aug. 19: Alfonso Soriano: Cubs are that good
• Aug. 19: Pierzynski: Postseason cards are best
• Aug. 18: Joe Nelson flourishing in Florida
• Aug. 18: Ryan Braun: Back in the swing of things
• Aug. 15: A's Brad Ziegler all zeroes no more
• Aug. 15: Q&A with Yankee David Robertson
• Aug. 14: What's being said and Dunn
• Aug. 14: J.C. Romero: Flourishing in Philly
• Aug. 14: Damaso Marte: Enjoying the pinstripes
• Aug. 13: Q&A with Arizona's Mark Reynolds
• Aug. 12: Chad Qualls: Going back to Houston
• Aug. 11: Q&A with the Giants' Geno Espineli
• Aug. 8: Peralta powers way into cleanup spot
• Aug. 8: Chris Young back on the mound
• Aug. 7: Franklin: Olympic experience golden
• Aug. 7: Berkman's nerves tested by weather
• Aug. 6: Mike Hampton gets long-awaited win
• Aug. 6: Tim Lincecum: Sky's the limit
• Aug. 5: Tracy: Pitching makes the difference
• Aug. 5: Meche stands tall among collectors
• Aug. 5: For Flores, the future looks bright
• Aug. 5: Paths converge for Dominican friends
• Aug. 1: Edmonds comes through for Cubs
• Aug. 1: Milledge staying aggressive with Nats
• Aug. 1: Pudge a fit for Yankees' puzzle


  July 2008


• July 30: Q&A with new Angel Mark Teixeira
• July 30: Mum's the word on Jackson's hot streak
• July 28: Hanrahan: Ready for a new challenge
• July 28: Samardzija quick to pick up first save
• July 28: Brian Anderson: Staying sharp
• July 25: Neshek breaks open Allen & Ginter
• July 24: A's pitcher beginning with a bang
• July 24: Alex Cora: Nearing 1,000 games
• July 23: Q&A with Boston's Jed Lowrie
• July 23: Chris Coste authors improbable story
• July 23: Purple leg can't keep Brian Giles down
• July 23: Mets host 'Buses for Baseball' youths
• July 22: Loewen plans to become an outfielder
• July 22: Francouer: Collecting hometown heroes
• July 22: Casey: Reveling in Red Sox Nation
• July 18: Drew relishes new All-Star routine
• July 18: Hamilton a 'freak of nature' at the plate
• July 18: Second time around for Fernando Tatis
• July 16: Sherrill proves persistence pays off
• July 16: 'Be the MVP in NYC' winner gets a thrill
• July 15: Carl Crawford: Enjoy the All-Star Game
• July 14: Gonzalez bucking ballpark trends
• July 11: Grandma calls the shot for Hamilton
• July 11: Q&A with Chicago's Geovany Soto
• July 10: Edinson Volquez: Pitching like Pedro
• July 9: Yankees bring smiles to kids' faces
• July 9: Phil Hughes: Collecting the enemy
• July 9: Vizquel likes what he sees at shortstop
• July 8: Yankees reach out to area children
• July 7: Yet another milestone for Pujols
• July 3: Hamilton now reaching for the stars
• July 3: Todd Jones: On the road with my son
• July 3: Branyan adds powerful bat from left side
• July 3: On breaking hands and pumping fists
• July 2: Dan Wheeler: 'These kids can play'
• July 1: Twins honor student volunteers


  June 2008


• June 30: Young facing hitters once again
• June 30: Justin Speier: Military man
• June 27: Soria: Royals' success no surprise
• June 27: Buses for Baseball rolls into Miami
• June 27: R.A. Dickey won't knuckle under
• June 26: Marlins support Buses for Baseball
• June 26: King Felix does fellow pitchers proud
• June 26: Nate McLouth: Getting centered
• June 25: Tejada lends a hand to local kids
• June 25: Jamie Burke: Taking nothing for granted
• June 24: Greg Norton: On the Move
• June 24: Gathright sought Ricky Henderson cards
• June 23: Mark Teixeira takes a bow
• June 23: Reed Johnson: Trading places
• June 20: David Wright: Time to Shea goodbye
• June 19: Q&A with Toronto's Jesse Litsch
• June 17: Happy return for Duaner Sanchez
• June 13: Hart brings spark as leadoff batter
• June 13: Granderson making up for lost time
• June 12: Teammates marvel at Griffey's impact
• June 12: Eric Hinske: A career in the AL East
• June 10: Jason Marquis: Cubs are confident
• June 10: The renaissance of Mike Mussina
• June 10: Verlander liked 'funky' card designs
• June 9: B.J. Ryan: Focusing on baseball again
• June 9: Streak goes on for banged-up Young
• June 4: Batista, Morrow encourage volunteerism
• June 2: Dan Uggla: Rule Five gem for the Marlins
• June 2: Kazmir maintains dominance


  May 2008


• May 30: Q&A with the Cardinals' Ryan Ludwick
• May 30: Chase Utley delivers off the field, too
• May 29: Zach Miner: Exciting times in Detroit
• May 29: Turnabout abounds in this week's quotes
• May 28: Jay Bruce almighty in Reds debut
• May 28: Verlander: Moving ahead with mechanics
• May 27: Todd Wellemeyer: Starting to contribute
• May 27: Michael Cuddyer wants his cards back
• May 23: Q&A with the White Sox's Carlos Quentin
• May 23: Embree reaches longevity milestone
• May 22: Francisco Cordero: Reviving the Reds
• May 22: Scott Kazmir: Rays are for real
• May 22: Lester's no-no, Pedro to go-go?
• May 21: Red Sox players honor Action Team
• May 20: Rookie Jim Johnson proves reliable
• May 20: Scott Linebrink: Adjusting to the AL
• May 20: Doug Brocail offers heartfelt advice
• May 16: Houston area gets Bourn again
• May 16: Jim Thome: One series at a time
• May 16: Back in rotation, Dempster shines
• May 14: Roy Oswalt: Astros coming together
• May 14: Ryan Zimmerman has unique perspective
• May 14: 'Paint it black' is Braun's request
• May 14: Webb cherished Doby card as a child
• May 13: Jeff Keppinger happy to be penciled in
• May 13: Tim Byrdak: Wife is mom, motivator
• May 13: Michaels meets manager's expectations
• May 9: Q&A with Orioles pitcher Brian Burres
• May 9: On no-no's and 20 years since 'Bull'
• May 9: Roberts, Markakis join Players Talk
• May 9: Brian Moehler returns to Astros rotation
• May 7: Steve Trachsel: Returning to the scene
• May 7: Veteran Emil Brown breaks out
• May 6: Q&A with the Angels' Erick Aybar
• May 6: Miguel Batista a community role player
• May 6: Alex Gordon growing in comfort
• May 5: Berkman tallies another four-hit game
• May 5: Luke Scott: New opportunity in Baltimore
• May 2: Q&A with the Dodgers' James Loney
• May 2: In a pinch, Owings a two-way threat
• May 1: Slow starts don't faze Freddy Sanchez
• May 1: On homecomings and curtain calls
• May 1: Cordero, Lopez support Action Teams


  April 2008


• April 30: Garrett Atkins: Rockies will pick up pace
• April 30: Counsell forcing way into lineup
• April 29: Lumbering McCann a team favorite
• April 29: Brian Fuentes: A return to closing
• April 29: Pat Neshek on 2008 Spectrum
• April 29: Hard-working Coste gets thrill from card
• April 28: Veterans lift Rays' bullpen
• April 28: Nomar: Return to DL is frustrating
• April 25: Chipper gets birthday wish with homer
• April 25: Q&A with Kansas City's Alex Gordon
• April 24: Mr. Anderson, I have your card
• April 23: A's relievers go back to school
• April 23: Tankersley creates legacy for friend
• April 22: Gabe Kapler's adventures in baseball
• April 22: Richie Sexson: Milestones within reach
• April 22: Zack Greinke: Trust yields results
• April 21: Tomko: Versatility is a plus
• April 21: Putz: Closing in on a return
• April 18: Johnson overcomes injury to play again
• April 18: Players help honor volunteers
• April 18: Q&A: Cleveland's Craig Breslow
• April 18: Neshek: Heritage remains a favorite
• April 18: Pinstripes never an option for Schilling
• April 17: Mientkiewicz: Russell right man for job
• April 17: Gonzalez: Postseason or bust
• April 16: Rusch: Relieved to be back
• April 16: Hawpe: Camaraderie keyed Rocks' run
• April 16: Nomar back from injury again
• April 15: Quintana, Heep cards in Hill's collection
• April 15: Bay: Talk is cheap
• April 14: Hairston: Wearing No. 42 with pride
• April 14: Francoeur chalks up seven RBIs
• April 11: Q&A with Masahide Kobayashi
• April 11: Players will honor Jackie Robinson
• April 10: Laird: Something to prove
• April 10: On Jackie, the Derby and fast starts
• April 9: Kapler manages to Brew quick start
• April 9: Santana's journey from Venezuela
• April 8: Garland: Back in Southern California
• April 8: Gomes' life shapes impact
• April 7: 2007 Players Choice Awards presented
• April 7: Hafner: We like our chances
• April 7: Broussard: An opportunity in Texas
• April 6: Fielder, Braun honored by fellow players
• April 4: Johnny on the spot
• April 3: Guardado excited for 2008
• April 2: Markakis quietly rising to the top
• April 1: Schumaker answers Cards' big question


  March 2008


• March 28: Players look forward to Opening Day
• March 28: Jurrjens keeps celebration on hold
• March 26: Players Talk: Opportunity for Broussard
• March 26: Nix to join Tulo in Rockies middle infield
• March 21: Gathright refining his raw speed
• March 21: On Ichiro, injuries and winning
• March 21: Reds' Harang all aces
• March 21: Teahen progessing as an outfielder
• March 21: MLBPA adding staff lawyers
• March 20: Peña is key to D-backs' pen
• March 18: Fielder hits first homer of spring
• March 18: Giles enjoyed the Twinkies cards
• March 14: Former All-Stars fight for roster spots
• March 14: D-backs' Young hungry for more
• March 14: Soto builds on MVP season
• March 13: Ice cream, ice packs on players' minds
• March 12: Starting to believe in Wainwright
• March 12: Adam Dunn: Expecting bigger things
• March 11: Theriot has energy to spare for kids
• March 11: Howie Kendrick finding comfort zone
• March 10: Joel Pineiro excited about fresh start
• March 7: Saltalamacchia likes Rangers' core
• March 7: Huff not puffing in spring debut
• March 6: Country music, epidurals on the mind
• March 5: Gagne plays sweet music in morning
• March 3: Kelly Johnson: Second year at 2B
• March 3: Ian Stewart wants to shed label
• March 3: Dempster starting all over
• March 3: Youth players: Get your own rookie card


  February 2008


• Feb. 29: Ageless Moyer starts strong
• Feb. 28: Stewart back where he started
• Feb. 28: Quotes from around Spring Training
• Feb. 25: Q&A with Baltimore's Nick Markakis
• Feb. 25: Leyland sees Jones as triple threat
• Feb. 25: Q&A with Toronto's Shaun Marcum
• Feb. 22: Hockey season ends for Matt Stairs
• Feb. 20: D-backs to rely on rotation
• Feb. 15: The Braves' Jeff Bennett drops 50
• Feb. 11: Weeks looking strong for '08
• Feb. 11: Giants' young starters eye improvement
• Feb. 8: Freddy Sanchez gets a double
• Feb. 7: Flores: Always a Trojan
• Feb. 7: Juan Pierre dealt for Strawberry cards
• Feb. 6: Kevin Millwood gets his kicks
• Feb. 5: Hall is making Tampa a better place
• Feb. 4: The Mayor moves to Boston
• Feb. 4: Duchscherer getting ready for rotation
• Feb. 4: Season No. 2 for Tulowitzki


  January 2008


• Jan. 31: Kids win in Jenkins' poker tournament
• Jan. 29: Sampson: Getting a second chance
• Jan. 29: Lowe knows the dangers of skin cancer
• Jan. 28: Boof Bonser is getting buff
• Jan. 23: Shields: Pitching in for the Angels
• Jan. 23: Players Trust helping D.R. storm victims
• Jan. 18: Doug Glanville: Fear is part of the game
• Jan. 16: Ordonez to provide annual scholarship
• Jan. 10: Cubs have confidence in Soto
• Jan. 9: Rickie Weeks: Growing up with Prince
• Jan. 9: Reds have high hopes for Jay Bruce
• Jan. 9: Webb making Phoenix a better place
• Jan. 9: Q&A with the Blue Jays' Jeremy Accardo
• Jan. 9: Neshek: Topps Rookies a sweet product
• Jan. 6: MLB stars raise money for Players Trust
• Jan. 2: Kyle Snyder: Red Sox Nation rules
• Jan. 2: Moylan: Classic changed my career
• Jan. 2: Erstad brings grit to Astros' lineup


  December 2007


• Dec. 20: Q&A with the Yankees' Shelley Duncan
• Dec. 20: Neshek: Upper Deck Black has new fan
• Dec. 20: Braun collected Griffey, Thomas, A-Rod
• Dec. 19: C.J. Wilson embraces bullpen 'lunacy'
• Dec. 19: Bowman Draft: 'Best bang for your buck'
• Dec. 18: Berkman: My entry to switch-hitting
• Dec. 14: Q&A with the Rangers' C.J. Wilson
• Dec. 13: Wainwright was an avid card collector
• Dec. 12: David Ortiz: Putting the D.R. on the map
• Dec. 12: Wolf wants to eat up innings
• Dec. 11: Schneider got an up-close look at ALS
• Dec. 10: Jarrod Washburn: Big-game pitcher
• Dec. 10: Mark Loretta returning to Astros
• Dec. 6: Willits: A competitive family
• Dec. 6: Konerko, Thome support foster families
• Dec. 6: Rowand collected Wally Joyner cards
• Dec. 5: Josh Wilson heads home to Pittsburgh
• Dec. 5: Yates: The Hawaiian hurler
• Dec. 4: Coste: Book project catches on
• Dec. 3: Hamels anxious to help wildfire victims


  November 2007


• Nov. 29: Junior cards are in Wells' closet
• Nov. 28: J-Roll launches MVP Computer Lab
• Nov. 27: Giving back is part of Freel's game
• Nov. 26: Lee goes primetime for LCA awareness
• Nov. 21: Rollins showed the way for Phillies
• Nov. 19: A-Rod returns to Boys & Girls Club
• Nov. 16: Roundup: Torrealba heading to the Mets
• Nov. 15: Junior is happy with Dusty Baker choice
• Nov. 15: Old-school Cubs were Myers' favorites
• Nov. 13: New York Action Team's first meeting
• Nov. 13: Houston was already home for Bourn
• Nov. 9: Dempster returning to Cubs' rotation
• Nov. 8: Pedro expects to pitch beyond 2008
• Nov. 8: Quotes of the Week, Nov. 8, 2007
• Nov. 6: Schoeneweis looked up to Carlton
• Nov. 6: Hunter: Changing kids' perceptions
• Nov. 5: Joel Zumaya vows to return
• Nov. 5: Morris wants to follow Rolen's lead
• Nov. 5: Box Break: '07 Upper Deck Future Stars
• Nov. 2: Guillen aids Dominican flood victims


  October 2007


• Oct. 29: Just the beginning for Ellsbury
• Oct. 27: A-Rod, Hunter earn top awards
• Oct. 26: Lester ready for Series start
• Oct. 26: Pena, Young are comeback players
• Oct. 25: Braun, Pedroia honored by their peers
• Oct. 25: Quotes of the Week, Oct. 25, 2007
• Oct. 24: Players acknowledge A-Rod, Fielder
• Oct. 24: Lowell traded skateboard parts for card
• Oct. 22: Youk regains stroke in postseason
• Oct. 19: Smith succeeding as pinch-hitter
• Oct. 18: Quotes of the Week, Oct. 18, 2007
• Oct. 17: Tulowitzki following Ripken's lead
• Oct. 16: Carroll helps hometown in time of need
• Oct. 15: Fogg builds on big-game experience
• Oct. 12: Holliday also excelled at quarterback
• Oct. 11: Action Team program launches
• Oct. 11: Quotes of the week, Oct. 11, 2007
• Oct. 10: Salazar: Rox have celebrated enough
• Oct. 9: Owings can pitch or hit for D-backs
• Oct. 9: Ted Lilly liked to trade for Will Clark
• Oct. 8: Granderson is a natural analyst
• Oct. 5: At 40, Lofton's still providing a spark
• Oct. 4: Quotes of the Week, Oct. 4, 2007
• Oct. 3: Tulowitzki is making his case
• Oct. 2: Anderson is healthy and hitting again
• Oct. 2: Giles always finds a Children's Hospital
• Oct. 1: Q&A with the Cubs' Mark DeRosa
• Oct. 1: Hamels enters postseason on high note


  September 2007


• Sept. 28: Q&A with the Blue Jays' John McDonald
• Sept. 28: Pujols extends 100-RBI streak
• Sept. 27: Quotes of the week, Sept, 27, 2007
• Sept. 27: Neshek: 2007 UD MLB Rookie Edition
• Sept. 26: Morgan: A September opportunity
• Sept. 26: Rollins joins Wright in 30-30 club
• Sept. 25: Ludwick: Trying to stay in big leagues
• Sept. 25: Roberts would trade any card for a Bip
• Sept. 24: Sizemore: A year makes a difference
• Sept. 24: Angels newcomers like title taste
• Sept. 24: Neshek: 2007 Bowman Chrome review
• Sept. 21: Hart: Jumping into a division race
• Sept. 21: Q&A with the Reds' Aaron Harang
• Sept. 21: Biggio begins final road trip
• Sept. 20: Quotes of the Week, Sept. 20, 2007
• Sept. 20: Community service part of Hall's routine
• Sept. 19: Thomas passes Ott on home run list
• Sept. 19: Q&A with the Padres' Kevin Kouzmanoff
• Sept. 19: Neshek: Fun box of Topps Turkey Red
• Sept. 17: Thome hits No. 500 in style
• Sept. 14: Ibanez: Kansas City was turning point
• Sept. 14: Pat Neshek: 2007 Fleer Ultra SE
• Sept. 14: Q&A with Blue Jays' Dustin McGowan
• Sept. 14: Mussina return could help Yankees
• Sept. 13: Ross: Hamilton overcoming obstacles
• Sept. 13: Darren Oliver: Playing in dad's uniform
• Sept. 13: Quotes of the week, September 13, 2007
• Sept. 12: Casey: Maggs is magnificent
• Sept. 12: Weeks, Gross leading Brewers' attack
• Sept. 11: Paul Bako was a Will Clark collector
• Sept. 11: Ayala: Feeling healthy again
• Sept. 10: Greinke: Back in the rotation
• Sept. 10: Granderson joins Schulte, Mays
• Sept. 10: Fans select six Man of the Year finalists
• Sept. 7: Fields: Developing a power stroke
• Sept. 7: Garret Anderson sets Angels RBI mark
• Sept. 7: Q&A with the Marlins' Jeremy Hermida
• Sept. 6: Neshek: 2007 Upper Deck Goudey
• Sept. 6: Quotes of the Week, Sept. 6, 2007
• Sept. 5: More big numbers for Ordonez
• Sept. 4: Guardado: Elbow is coming along
• Sept. 4: Alex Gordon: '05 Draft class excels
• Sept. 4: Hunger is Smoltz's latest cause
• Sept. 4: Man of the Year nominees announced


  August 2007


• Aug. 30: Batista: Back in the big leagues
• Aug. 30: Quotes of the week, Aug. 30, 2007
• Aug. 30: Q&A with the Orioles' Jeremy Guthrie
• Aug. 30: Johnny Damon joins Players Talk Live
• Aug. 29: Young playing strong defensively, too
• Aug. 28: Dave Newhan collected sets
• Aug. 27: Q&A with the Yanks' Joba Chamberlain
• Aug. 27: Wells signing pays off for Dodgers
• Aug. 24: Q&A with the Orioles' Jay Payton
• Aug. 24: Fans glove Greg Maddux
• Aug. 24: Kielty: Boston's bat off the bench
• Aug. 23: Molina: Enjoying Yankees experience
• Aug. 23: Quotes of the week, Aug. 23, 2007
• Aug. 23: Grudzielanek joins Players Talk
• Aug. 23: Heath Bell finds a home in San Diego
• Aug. 22: Castillo giving the Mets a lift
• Aug. 22: Lowell: A different view of rivalry
• Aug. 21: Pettitte: Yankees are coming alive
• Aug. 21: Zito and colleagues perform for troops
• Aug. 20: Varitek: Catching a doubleheader
• Aug. 20: Rocket schooling Yanks rookies
• Aug. 17: Aurilia: Returning home to the Bay Area
• Aug. 17: Q&A with the Phillies' Aaron Rowand
• Aug. 17: Young leads benefit shopping spree
• Aug. 16: Justin Verlander: Hard work will pay off
• Aug. 16: Quotes of the week, Aug. 16, 2007
• Aug. 15: Francoeur: Music video star
• Aug. 15: Hamels: Making the right adjustments
• Aug. 15: Teammates praise Santana's glovework
• Aug. 14: Repko: Getting results from rehab
• Aug. 13: Buddy Carlyle has been around
• Aug. 13: Eric Byrnes: Enjoying the desert
• Aug. 13: Astros pay tribute to Biggio
• Aug. 10: Glavine's biggest game wasn't 300th win
• Aug. 10: Q&A with the Dodgers' Matt Kemp
• Aug. 10: Ankiel flexes big-league muscle
• Aug. 9: Bonderman: Can't top Tigers' offense
• Aug. 9: Quotes of the week, Aug. 9, 2007
• Aug. 8: Congratulations Barry!
• Aug. 8: Toby Hall has unopened boxes
• Aug. 7: Q&A with the D-backs' Justin Upton
• Aug. 7: Kelly Johnson joins Players Talk
• Aug. 7: Verlander joins Players Talk
• Aug. 7: Neshek: Topps Allen & Ginter box break
• Aug. 6: Cirillo: Veteran wants to win now
• Aug. 6: Granderson joins Players Talk
• Aug. 6: One more to go for Barry
• Aug. 3: Ronnie Belliard is fitting into Nats' plans
• Aug. 3: Q&A with the Tigers' Ryan Raburn
• Aug. 3: Granderson flashes impressive tools
• Aug. 3: Marshall: Understanding my arm
• Aug. 2: Quotes of the week, Aug. 2, 2007
• Aug. 2: Who says big leaguers don't dance?
• Aug. 1: Francoeur: Must win close games
• Aug. 1: Teixeira watches Braves win


  July 2007


• July 30: Kuwata a sage 39-year-old rookie
• July 30: Zambrano leads way for the Cubs
• July 29: Saltalamacchia: Meeting the challenge
• July 27: Jones: Rookies are contributing
• July 27: Kendall learning Cubs' staff
• July 26: Danks: No longer a rookie
• July 26: Quotes of the week, July 26, 2007
• July 26: Fontenot: Getting a wakeup call
• July 25: Matthews: Selecting the Angels
• July 25: Biggio ready for next stage of life
• July 25: Gordon: Getting my strength back
• July 24: Uggla: Making second-year adjustments
• July 24: Batista provides a helping hand
• July 24: Lincecum: Going to school
• July 23: Ellison: Playing at home
• July 23: Lester set to return to mound vs. Tribe
• July 20: Q&A with future Hall of Famer Biggio
• July 20: Wilkerson joins Players Talk
• July 20: Durbin: A night to remember
• July 19: Wood: Taking the scenic route
• July 19: Quotes of the week, July 19, 2007
• July 19: Braun: Teammates offer inspiration
• July 18: Sosa: Focused on strong second half
• July 18: Teammates value Inge's contribution
• July 17: Weaver's collection has '60s treasures
• July 17: Byrd: Taking flight with Texas
• July 16: Josh Hamilton's miracle season
• July 16: Maroth seeks involvement in St. Louis
• July 16: Brian Roberts joins Players Talk
• July 16: Freddy Sanchez joins Players Talk
• July 13: Brian Roberts doesn't forget
• July 13: Bonds talks, Hudson takes notes
• July 12: Broxton: Strong bullpen in LA
• July 12: Johnson joins Players Talk
• July 11: Ichiro thrills All-Star crowd
• July 10: Young: From the back fields to All-Star
• July 9: Lee: An All-Star gathering
• July 9: Gil Meche is star struck
• July 6: Polanco impresses teammates, fans
• July 6: Quotes of the week, July 5, 2007
• July 5: Hennessey: Filling a Giant role
• July 5: Russell Martin joins Players Talk
• July 3: Fultz: Tribe committed to strong 'pen
• July 3: Broussard treasures Ryan rookie card
• July 2: Prince is becoming Brewers' royalty
• July 2: Spiezio's scoreless inning of relief


  June 2007


• June 29: Q&A with the Royals' Brian Bannister
• June 29: Milestones for Biggio, Thomas
• June 28: Quotes of the week, June 28, 2007
• June 27: Brown: A Royal opportunity
• June 27: Jack Wilson rolls strikes for a cause
• June 27: A.J. Burnett: Changing it up
• June 26: Q&A with Minnesota's Jason Bartlett
• June 26: Green is no stranger to big moments
• June 25: Estrada: Winning is catching on
• June 25: Ryan Howard is gaining popularity
• June 25: Players Trust provides grants to VOA
• June 22: Mike Lamb: On a tear, for now
• June 22: Q&A with the Astros' Hunter Pence
• June 22: It's in the cards for Pat Neshek
• June 21: Quotes of the week, June 21, 2007
• June 21: Who needs home runs, anyway?
• June 20: Q&A with the Nationals' Austin Kearns
• June 20: Sammy on the verge of No. 600
• June 19: Halladay: Reaching the century mark
• June 19: Boone: New role, new challenge
• June 19: Literacy hits home with Wilson
• June 18: Vargas: Success in Milwaukee
• June 18: Q&A with Ryan Theriot of the Cubs
• June 18: Corpas is adjusting to big leagues
• June 15: Cora, Action Team rally for volunteerism
• June 14: Quotes of the week, June 14, 2007
• June 13: Trachsel providing steady performance
• June 13: Halladay, Thomas join Players Talk
• June 13: Ward: Happy Father's Day!
• June 12: Langerhans: Trading places
• June 12: The kindest cut for Nick Swisher
• June 12: 'Be the MVP' sweepstakes launches
• June 12: Phillips: Four catchers may be a first
• June 11: Hill: Digging out of trouble
• June 11: Linebrink's long toss brings success
• June 11: Youkilis, Pedroia join Players Talk
• June 8: Hunter, Morneau join Players Talk
• June 8: Q&A with Cincinnati's Norris Hopper
• June 8: Perseverance pays off for Baek
• June 8: Huff: The right decision
• June 7: Kyle Farnsworth collected Nolan Ryan, John Smoltz cards
• June 7: Gibbons: Draft day is memorable
• June 7: Reynolds is earning his keep
• June 4: Furcal: I still want more
• June 4: Eyre: Brothers in the bullpen
• June 4: Duffy finally gets to Yankee Stadium
• June 4: Relive Latin American history on DVD
• June 1: Springer: The role of a veteran reliever
• June 1: A successful year for Action Teams


  May 2007


• May 30: Roundup: Home cooking for Sheff
• May 29: Victor Santos: Enjoying the journey
• May 29: Posada fights Craniosynostis
• May 25: Craig Biggio closes in on 3,000
• May 25: Action Team hits the books in Detroit
• May 24: Q&A with the Brewers' Tony Gwynn Jr.
• May 24: Quotes of the week, May 24, 2007
• May 22: Ray King collected Cardinals
• May 22: Tim Lincecum: The future is now
• May 21: Gil Meche: Coming into his own
• May 21: Ryan Theriot is finding his place
• May 21: J.J. Hardy is unlikely power source
• May 21: Speier: Baseball is in the blood
• May 21: John Buck settles in at the plate
• May 18: Buses for Baseball rolls into Boston
• May 18: Josh Hamilton: On the comeback trail
• May 17: Peavy mentors fatherless children
• May 17: Quotes of the week, May 17, 2007
• May 17: Q&A with reliever David Aardsma
• May 17: Nixon: The game remains the same
• May 16: Edmonds: Cardinals need to win
• May 16: Remember the name Gorzelanny
• May 16: Communication is key for Dellucci
• May 14: Players visit contest winner in Jersey
• May 14: Hernandez: Sixteen years later
• May 11: Big leaguers go to bat for the homeless
• May 11: Konerko: Battling in tough AL Central
• May 11: On (rehab) assignment with Kotsay
• May 10: Quotes of the week, May 10, 2007
• May 10: Getting to know Chase Utley
• May 9: Buehrle: The afterglow of a no-hitter
• May 9: Carlos Pena is earning good reviews
• May 9: Davis: Feeling right at home
• May 8: Jered Weaver: I'm still a rookie
• May 8: Q&A with Bill Hall of the Brewers
• May 8: Murton collected thousands of cards
• May 7: Fossum: Devil Rays' future is now
• May 7: Joe Smith is shedding his anonymity
• May 7: Mets impressed with Moises
• May 7: New ad for baseball cards launches
• May 4: Morris: Feeling good on the mound
• May 4: Q&A with Devil Rays' James Shields
• May 4: Maddux pitches wisdom with Padres
• May 4: Quotes of the week, May 3, 2007
• May 4: Halladay, Maine are Pitchers of Month
• May 2: Reyes: So far, so good
• May 2: Tavarez learning from newcomers
• May 1: Klesko: New team, new role
• May 1: Lee commits to daughter's cause


  April 2007


• April 27: LaRoche's mound debut must wait
• April 27: Q&A with the Mariners' Sean White
• April 26: Reitsma: Finding a home in Seattle
• April 26: Quotes of the week, April 26, 2007
• April 25: Miguel Tejada keeps on ticking
• April 25: Cameron: Making a first impression
• April 24: Jim Thome collected Cubs cards
• April 24: Capps: Hitting the target
• April 24: Wolf: Dodgers stay grounded
• April 23: Meredith: Padres offer perfect setting
• April 23: Willie Bloomquist pitches BP, too
• April 23: Lopez: Happy to stay in Seattle
• April 20: Kouzmanoff: A pleasant surprise
• April 20: Rich Hill gives Cubs' pen a breather
• April 19: Quotes of the week, April 19, 2007
• April 18: Cameron pays early dividends for Pads
• April 17: Jose Cruz Jr.: Baseball in the blood
• April 17: Jenkins is part of Milwaukee community
• April 16: Bowen: Bigger role, bigger challenge
• April 16: Pujols picks up Players Choice Award
• April 16: Phillips: Robinson paved the way
• April 13: Q&A with the Phillies' Cole Hamels
• April 13: Cuddyer: Twins buy into team concept
• April 13: Paying tribute on Jackie Robinson Day
• April 12: Teixeira: Skipper brings positive energy
• April 12: Quotes of the week, April 12, 2007
• April 11: Neshek: Life as a middle reliever
• April 11: Roberts pays tribute to club employee
• April 10: Sizemore collected cards with his dad
• April 10: Q&A with Oakland's Travis Buck
• April 9: Batting champ Sanchez gets '07 started
• April 9: Chavez: Another golden opener
• April 5: Laird: Consider us contenders
• April 4: Josh Hamilton arrives
• April 2: Soriano gets acquainted with Windy City
• April 2: Byrd balances baseball and family


  March 2007


• March 30: Miles is 'like money in the bank'
• March 29: Quotes of the week, March 29, 2007
• March 28: Ken Griffey Jr. is still a kid at heart
• March 28: Jorge Julio will close for Marlins
• March 27: Zito's a clubhouse Giant already
• March 27: Garret Anderson: A veteran presence
• March 23: Kata contending for spot with Rangers
• March 23: Quotes of the week, March 22, 2007
• March 20: Ross: Opportunity yields production
• March 20: Jim Thome approaching 500 homers
• March 20: Young is king among player collectors
• March 19: Ian Snell: The chip on my shoulder
• March 16: Rick Ankiel: Having fun again
• March 16: Quotes of the week, March 15, 2007
• March 16: Gonzalez returns with new perspective
• March 14: Kendrick: Strong women in my life
• March 14: So much in common
• March 13: Gonzo takes Ethier under his wing
• March 13: Brandon Inge aids children's hospital
• March 9: Atkins: Trying to keep momentum
• March 9: Derrek Lee: Knock on wood
• March 9: B.J. Upton tours D-Ray practice field
• March 9: Quotes of the Week
• March 9: Drew: Accelerating the learning curve
• March 9: Mike Sweeney collected Angels cards
• March 6: Yadier Molina is thinking offense
• March 6: Wilkerson: Ready to regain form
• March 6: Chris Young: Building on success
• March 6: Weaver: Building on success
• March 5: Mark Teahen: A view from right field


  February 2007


• Feb. 27: Dempster has a serious side
• Feb. 26: Winfield honored for charity work
• Feb. 23: Just the beginning for Cano
• Feb. 23: Damon still has his George Brett cards
• Feb. 21: Roundup: Marlins pitchers want more
• Feb. 21: Aurilia's wife seeks hits, too
• Feb. 21: Players Trust teams with Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition
• Feb. 21: Players Trust teams with WS Journal
• Feb. 15: Roundup: Jon Lester looks strong
• Feb. 12: MLB Players help rebuild Gulf Coast
• Feb. 9: Roundup: Thorman readies for first try
• Feb. 8: J-Roll liked to collect Big Mo
• Feb. 7: Josh Willingham: At home with fish
• Feb. 7: Roundup: No offseason for Tejada


  January 2007


• Jan. 30: Munson: My USC connection
• Jan. 30: Piazza's involvement adds up
• Jan. 29: Corcoran: Making a good impression
• Jan. 29: Roundup: Cotts returns to St. Louis
• Jan. 26: George Sherrill: Making it the hard way
• Jan. 26: Roundup: Barfield gets advice from dad
• Jan. 26: Q&A: Sexson was an inside card trader
• Jan. 23: Q&A with D-backs' Conor Jackson
• Jan. 23: Bay becoming a star in the community
• Jan. 19: Roundup: Utley set for playoff run
• Jan. 19: Wilson: My infield partner
• Jan. 19: Bernie collected as a kid in Puerto Rico
• Jan. 16: Roundup: Wainwright assumes nothing
• Jan. 16: Sabathia spreads his goodwill
• Jan. 12: Roundup: Brewers' Hall to the outfield
• Jan. 12: Trust awards grant to Negro Leagues
• Jan. 11: Torres: Academy a dream come true
• Jan. 11: Michaels was on 'mistake' card
• Jan. 10: Myers: Making appearances
• Jan. 10: Roundup: Herrera meets media
• Jan. 9: Q&A with Florida's Ricky Nolasco
• Jan. 9: Biggio still bringing sunshine to kids
• Jan. 6: Players trade in bats for golf clubs
• Jan. 5: Roundup: 'Stros vets recruit Loretta
• Jan. 4: Q&A with the Rangers' Ian Kinsler
• Jan. 4: Benoit: A decade with the Rangers
• Jan. 3: Cantu: Back on the ranch
• Jan. 3: Winn: Playing at home


  December 2006


• Dec. 28: Fehr issues statement on court ruling
• Dec. 22: Hawkins: Players Trust effort continues
• Dec. 22: Teixeira: The countdown begins
• Dec. 22: Miller tries to stem domestic violence
• Dec. 22: Joe Saunders collected lefties
• Dec. 18: Gonzalez: Learning a new language
• Dec. 18: Roundup: Is Looper rotation bound?
• Dec. 14: Thornton's collection remains intact
• Dec. 12: Redmond rallies support for patients
• Dec. 12: Orr: Coming from Canada
• Dec. 12: Players Trust supports Katrina victims
• Dec. 11: Dempster: Bullpen breeds success
• Dec. 11: Roundup: Cuddyer ties the knot on '06
• Dec. 8: Players ratify CBA
• Dec. 6: Q&A with Giants righty Matt Cain
• Dec. 6: Hafner: Hitting in the middle
• Dec. 6: Holliday: Building a winner
• Dec. 4: Freel: Speed keys versatility
• Dec. 1: Phillips: A family of athletes
• Dec. 1: Roundup: Clayton, Jays find match


  November 2006


• Nov. 29: Wolf returns to Southern California
• Nov. 29: Morneau: Looking ahead to new park
• Nov. 29: Isringhausen: Spiking the ball
• Nov. 28: DeJesus: Royals need Sweeney
• Nov. 27: Edmonds contributes off the field, too
• Nov. 27: Matthews is center of Angels' attention
• Nov. 27: Q&A with the Athletics' Shane Komine
• Nov. 22: Biggio: A career alongside Jose Cruz Sr.
• Nov. 22: Loewen: Canadian pride
• Nov. 17: Roundup: Santana still has upside
• Nov. 16: Texan Hawpe collected Rangers cards
• Nov. 16: Crisp: The RBI program works
• Nov. 15: Tracy: Comfortable at third
• Nov. 15: Verlander is AL Rookie of the Year
• Nov. 13: Roundup: Astros sign Biggio
• Nov. 13: Collecting was tradition for Anderson
• Nov. 8: Two Players Choice Awards for Howard
• Nov. 8: Astros, Biggio inch closer to deal
• Nov. 8: Verlander receives rookie honor
• Nov. 8: Uggla snags prestigious honor
• Nov. 8: Peers choose Dye as AL's best
• Nov. 8: Garciaparra is players' comeback choice
• Nov. 8: Santana voted best AL pitcher by peers
• Nov. 8: Pujols, Carpenter draw peers' kudos
• Nov. 8: Thomas is players' comeback choice
• Nov. 8: Howard dual Players Choice winner
• Nov. 7: Grudzielanek's charities close to home
• Nov. 7: Atkins: Moving in the right direction
• Nov. 6: Bell: Winter workout times three
• Nov. 6: Roundup: Granderson goes to Europe
• Nov. 3: Snelling: Learning the game in Australia
• Nov. 3: Chavez wins sixth straight Gold Glove
• Nov. 2: Quotes of the week
• Nov. 1: Bagwell begins exploring options


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