Daily Archives: July 12, 2009

Ian Kinsler Still Not an All-Star

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Major League Baseball announced Sunday that Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has withdrawn from Tuesday’s All-Star Game to be with his wife who is in hospital. This gave American League manager Joe Maddon of the Tampa Bay Rays … Continue reading →

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30 Years Later: Disco Demolition Night

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

As the first-half winds to a close today, fans and players are looking forward to this week’s All-Star festivities. Fans in Chicago, however, have a reason to look back today. It was 30 years ago today, July 12, 1979, that … Continue reading →

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Out of His Element? Mauer Enters Home Run Derby

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

It was announced Friday that Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer will participate in the 2009 State Farm Home Run Derby. Mauer, a two-time batting champion, would seem an unlikely choice for the Derby, but he has already set a career … Continue reading →