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The article discusses baseball history. The device of selecting players for all-star teams from various periods in the game's history is used to consider the sport's history from 1887-2011, the time period in which the publication has existed. An overall all-star team is selected whose players include catcher Johnny Bench, pitcher Bob Feller and outfielder Willie Mays.

The article presents an interview wit Prince Fielder of of Major League Baseball's Milwaukee Brewers. Topics discussed include his experiences at the 2011 All Star Game, his impending status as a free agent, whether he wold be interested in becoming a designated hitter, and the Brewers' acquisition of key talent including pitchers Zack Greinke and Francisco Rodriguez.

The article looks at the 50 best players in Major League Baseball in 2011. First baseman Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals is recognized as the best baseball player for the third consecutive year. Additional baseball players discussed include short stop Troy Tulowitzki of the Colorado Rockies, left fielder Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers, and first baseman Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers. Mike Rojas, director of player development for the Detroit Tigers, comments on his first impression of pitcher Justin Verlander.

The article considers the 2011 National Basketball Association (NBA), National Hockey League (NHL) and Major League Baseball (MLB) player drafts. Players in each sport who are considered to be likely high draft choices are discussed, including basketball player Kemba Walker, hockey player Jamieson Oleksiak and baseball player Mikie Mahtook.

The article considers minor league baseball players who are considered likely to become successful major league players, and may become rookie players in the 2011 season. A summary is presented of each player's minor league statistics, each is compared to a current major league player and a forecast is presented on when they might be promoted to the major leagues. Players discussed include Dustin Ackley, Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas.

The article looks at Major League Baseball players who have been traded during the 2010-2011 offseason, focusing on the teams that are expected to benefit most from the trades. Teams discussed include the Philadelphia Phillies, the Boston Red Sox, and the Milwaukee Brewers. Players mentioned include Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford, and Zack Greinke.

The article looks at unique aspects of baseball. Topics discussed include how to select and use a fake name when checking into hotels during road trips, how to get the U.S. president to ask for your autograph, and how to select a bat. Mickey Morabito, traveling secretary for the Oakland Athletics, comments on how to plan a road trip.

The article presents an interview with professional baseball player Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers. He talks about his problems with drug and alcohol addiction, his religious beliefs, and his tattoos. Hamilton also comments on the pressure he felt after being the number one overall draft pick going into his rookie year.

The article focuses on baseball players Martin Prado of the Atlanta Braves, Carlos Gonzalez of the Colorado Rockies, Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds and Neftali Feliz of the Texas Rangers. All of the four are younger players who have had considerable success in the 2010 season. Each player presents an evaluation of their performance and a quotation from a teammate praising them is presented.

The article presents the publication's annual ratings of the top 125 players in major league baseball, evaluating players from all positions, including pitchers. Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals is rated the best overall player for the second consecutive season. A quotation on each player's abilities is presented from a former player from that player's team. The number of the 50 highest rated players employed by each baseball team is considered. The New York Yankees had the largest number of those 50 players with five.

An interview with Ryne Sandberg, manager of the Class AAA Iowa Cubs baseball team, is presented. When asked why he wanted to become a manager, he comments on his work during spring training and interaction with baseball players. Sandberg also discusses his experience with Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry and the influence of Wrigley Field.

The article profiles professional baseball player Jake Peavy of the Chicago White Sox baseball team. A discussion of Peavy's love of fishing, 2009 transfer to the White Sox and Cy Young award is presented. Several stories from Peavy's friends, which give insight into Peavy's personality and character, are presented

The article focuses on baseball player Carl Crawford, left fielder for the Tampa Bay Rays. Crawford's contract expires at the end of the 2010 season, and his ability at batting, base running and fielding will make him a highly desired free agency. Crawford's career is discussed in terms of the principles he has used to improve himself at the sport since his childhood in Houston, Texas. INSET: COURTING CARL CRAWFORD.

The article presents an interview with Derek Jeter, shortstop for the New York Yankees baseball team. He discusses the difference between talking with the press about his professional life and his personal life. He talks about the increased attention players have to deal with when playing in New York City. Jeter says baseball is still as fun for him as when he first started playing.

The article discusses the talents of Major League Baseball (MLB) player Adrian Gonzalez, a first baseman and power hitter for the San Diego Padres baseball team. Gonzalez is considered to be exceptionally athletic for a big first baseman. His baseball bat swing combines both bat control and power. It is noted that his reputation in MLB lags behind his performance on the field. INSET: FIRST THINGS FIRST.

An interview with the baseball player Roy Halladay is presented. On asked how he felt when he put on the uniform of his new team Philadelphia Phillies, he replied that it made him wonder about the prospects of his new role. He expresses his eagerness to meet his new team mate Chase Utley, about whom he has heard a lot. He comments about the expectations that have been heaped on him from all quarters. INSETS: JUST ONE QUESTION;JUST ONE QUESTION;You don't know Roy Halladay like I know Roy Halladay.

An interview with 2009 SN Pro Athlete of the Year Mariano Rivera of New York Yankees in the U.S. is presented. He shares his feeling about the nine long years between championships especially in 2008 when they did not even make the playoffs. He explains the ways the 2009 Mariano different from the 2000 Mariano. He also mentions his chance to set baseball's all-time records.

The article focuses on baseball players who according to the journal "Sporting News," are expected to be in great demand in the free-agent market before the 2010 season. It is stated that the baseball teams have to spend 100 million dollars to sign in baseball player Matt Holliday. According to the journal, baseball players Randy Wolf, Andy Pettitte and Rich Harden are the top free-agent starters for the next season. Baseball player Roy Halladay is expected to join the Anaheim Angels.

The article discusses the factors which are required to win major baseball championships including the World Series. Experts state that it is important for teams to keep on winning games before arriving in the bigger stage like the World Series as the St. Louis Cardinals team did in 2006. According to former baseball manager Phil Garner, the key to a good on-base percentage is good at-bats. It is stated that post season managerial experiences doesn't help teams in winning matches.

The article focuses on the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team, which is trying to become the first team in the major league to repeat as World Series Champions since the New York Yankees in 2000. It is stated that the team leads the National League (N.L.) in home runs, slugging percentage and runs scored in the regular season. It is reported that the team's main players Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Cliff Lee are entering the prime of their careers. INSET: THE SECRET TO THE PHILLIES' LONG-TERM SUCCESS: AN INSIDER'S VIEW.

An interview with former baseball player Yogi Berra is presented. When asked about his opinion on the new Yankee Stadium in New York City, he replies that it is a beautiful stadium, especially with the suites. He states that he still goes to the spring training with the players of New York Yankees team. He says that he prefers to read a newspaper and watch games on television rather than on the Internet.

The article presents interviews with baseball players Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum in the U.S. When asked who would win if they compete against each other, Lincecum said it would be a tough one while Cain said it would be a mental competition. Answering to the question on the prospects of the baseball team San Francisco Giants, Cain said the team is working together and Lincecum opined that it's the consistency that matters. They also explained who was the toughest player in the National League. INSETS: JUST ONE QUESTION;JUST ONE QUESTION;JUST ONE QUESTION.

The article focuses on the U.S. baseball team Anaheim Angels. It offers a brief history of the team and discusses the impact of team mate Nick Adenhart on the team even after his death in a car accident. It also explores the recent performances of the team and opines that its consistent wins have made them one of the most admired clubs in baseball. INSETS: THE .300 CLUB;FOR THE ANGELS, SUCCESS STARTS AT THE TOP.

The article focuses on the changes in the pitchers of the baseball team Texas Rangers, influenced by its president Nolan Ryan. Ryan, a baseball Hall of Fame member and a veteran player of his time, reportedly expressed his dislike of the current status of pitchers. He reportedly considered them a pampered lot, without any real steam in their pitching. Commanding the kind of stature that Ryan did, his comments were heeded to, which reportedly paid off for the team in their performance. INSETS: The heat is one of the Rangers' toughest opponents down the...;The boys of summers past;The next big thing? It just might be Neftali Feliz;C. J. Wilson

The article profiles Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. It is reported that, while team's Manny Ramirez was serving his suspension, and people in Los Angeles, California, were obsessed with the city's basketball team Los Angeles Lakers, the Dodgers kept winning, and as a result they have discovered several young players who are entering their primes and are talented enough to keep the team in the championship contention for years to come. The article profiles several of the team's players.

The article focuses on baseball player Matt Holliday and his prospects as a valuable player. With his growing reputation and consistent performance, Holliday is expected to become to expensive for his team Oakland Athletics to retain him, as a turns a free agent. In his sixth season, Holliday has failed to hit .300 only once and that too as a rookie. His allround performance is expected to increase his value more. INSETS: Holliday could sling it, but he chose to swing it;Worth the price?.

The article presents the views of several baseball players on their opponents and on the ranking of players based on a poll conducted by the journal "Sporting News." Baseball players, Brad Lidge and Josh Johnson, state that Albert Pujols, a member of the Saint Louis Cardinals baseball team, and who was ranked number one by panelist, is the best hitter in modern day baseball. Alex Rodriguez, a member of the New York Yankees baseball team, is described as a cheater by his opponent Al Kaline.

The article analyzes why the game of baseball is no longer as exciting as it used to be in the past. Former player Eric Davis says that unlike today's small stadiums earlier stadiums were big, had outfield gaps and had more wide open spaces due to which players had to work hard to steal bases which use to make the game exciting. Former player Brian Johnson says that the use of steroids today, to achieve power, has resulted in big bodies but slower legs as a result excitement has gone.

The article offers information on former sportspersons, and their children who have also joined the sport. Former hockey player Wayne Gretzky, played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) and set records for career goals. Wayne's son, Trevor is also a hockey player and play as sophomore at Oaks Christian High School in Westlake, California. Former baseball player Tony Gwynn Sr., whose son is also a baseball player, was inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame in the year 2007.

The article presents an interview with baseball player David Wright of the team New York Mets. When asked how much of a New Yorker he is, David said he is more New Yorker than anything. For the charity work he does through his foundation, he said it's a tremendous part of what he wants to accomplish. Also, he never gets satisfaction out of playing well but seeing the team lose.

The article focuses on the top 100 baseball players in the U.S. according to experts George Winkter, Brad Pinkerton, Matt Lutovsky and Bill Bender. Some of the players include Albert Pujols, David Wright, Josh Hamilton and Ryan Howard. Pujols, a player of the baseball team St. Louis Cardinals, has recovered from an elbow surgery.

The article presents an interview with former baseball player Hank Aaron. When asked the best player in the game today, Aaron says he loves to watch Ryan Howard hit. Aaron says that he has no idea whether player Barry Bonds used performance-enhancing drugs or not. According to Aaron, he is a very good businessman because he approaches it the same way he does baseball.

The article presents the comments of several former baseball players in the U.S. about the impact of free agency on baseball. According to Jim Palmer, a former player of the Baltimore Orioles team, free agency makes the game better for the players. Jim Davenport says that the system is not good because players should play for the same team for a long time.

The article presents an interview with Ryan Howard, player of the baseball team Philadelphia Phillies. When asked about his efforts to increase the participation of black youths in baseball, he said the U.S. President may have an influence for the success of this effort. He gives his inputs on the marketing the marketing of the baseball game. He further responds on his performance and home runs averaged by him.

The article offers opinion of several baseball players including Bill Hall, Mike Hegan, and Phil Roof, on the state of baseball in Wisconsin. Hall prefers baseball player C.C. Sabathia as a pitcher in the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team, while Roof prefers Pete Vuckovich at the same position. Roof says that the firing of Ned Yost, the team manager, worried him while Hegan believes that this move is in the best interest of the team. Both Hegan and Roof find the love of Wisconsin fans genuine.

The article offers information about the past performance and strengths of baseball players, Carlos Beltran and Carlos Delgado of the New York Mets baseball team. It traces Delgado's journey from a poor performer to the U.S. National League's most valuable player. Beltran is trying to shake off the reputation of being the reason for his team's loss during the National League Championship Series 2006 by improving his performance. It also provides a list of the top 13 baseball earners. INSET: For Delgado, the road from platoon to MVP candidate was a short...

The article presents information on baseball player Francisco Rodriguez and his performance for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim team. Unlike the majority of his teammates, he does not show up three hours before batting practice for extra work. It is stated that Rodriguez does not think like a conventional closer. From 2003 to 2007, Rodriguez pitched in at least 59 games a season and made only one trip to the disabled list.

The article presents views of baseball scouts about various Major League Baseball (MLB) players. Scouts say that Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers is the best player in the league. According to scouts, Chase Utley of the Philadelphia Phillies is not the most polished second baseman in the league, but he is athletic and makes adjustments.

The article focuses on the first half of this baseball season. Baseball teams Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago Cubs both held baseballs best record in the latter part of June. Justin Duchscherer, a former reliever who missed the last 4 months of the 2007 season with a hip injury, is starling and leading the American League with a 1.96 ERA.

The article presents a detailed description of the journey of six Cuban baseball players, namely Yunel Escobar, Jose Cordero, Joel Perez, Rafael Galbizo, Yamel Guevara and Johan Limonta, from Cuba to Florida to make a career in baseball in Florida. Two weeks before boarding the boat that would smuggle them out of Cuba, they left their homes. During their voyage, the boat was circled by sharks. Finally, they arrived in Florida. Only Escobar managed to make a career in baseball. INSET: 'Wet foot, dry foot'.

The article presents information on the Liberal Beejays baseball team and its performance in the Jayhawk League. Bob Carlile is the general manager of the Liberal BeeJays in the Jayhawk League and his team has lost, 7-1, to the Hays Larks. The seven-team Jayhawk League, which is sanctioned by the U.S. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), is made up of college players who are honing their skills. The BeeJays have sent approximately 150 players to the majors. INSET: Movin' on up?.

The article reports on Troy Percival, a player for the baseball team Tampa Bay Rays. As reported, in November 2007, Percival agreed to join third-year Rays manager Joe Maddon, his longtime buddy and former coach with the Angels, and became Tampa Bay's closer. It is reported that Percival's impact on the team's pitching staff has been immediate. INSET: Percival's take on the young starters ....

The article presents information related to Missouri high school baseball pitcher Tim Melville. As reported, Melville is a big righthander for Holt High School, which is about 40 miles west of Saint Louis, Missouri. It is also reported that the teams that have the top 10 selections in the June 5, 2008 amateur baseball draft are scrutinizing his every move, trying to determine if he will be an important pick.

The article presents the author's comments about Robinson Cano and Melky Cabrera, players of the baseball team New York Yankees. The author says that Cano has always been an extrovert while Cabrera is a shy person. According to the author, the team needs the players to perform well so that its performance can be improved.

The article reports on Prince Fielder, a player of the baseball team Milwaukee Brewers. As reported, Fielder might be the only player in the major leagues who can make infield practice worth watching. It is reported that his batting practice certainly is appointment viewing. In 2007, Fielder became the youngest player in major league history to hit 50 home runs in a season.

The article discusses several young Major League Baseball players expected to have breakout seasons in 2008. Included are Michael Bourn of the Houston Astros, Yunel Escobar of the Atlanta Braves, and Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz of the Boston Red Sox. The author notes that these players could be making an impact for the first time or fulfilling potential flashes last season.

The article focuses on the arrival of former player of the Minnesota Twins baseball team, Johan Santana, to the New York Mets. It states that after having a forgettable run in 2007, the Mets look very keen to have a good season in 2008, with the arrival of star pitcher Santana. It is mentioned that though the injury problems seem to be high on the Mets side, they are very positive about doing well this season. INSET: Misery loves company: The Padres and Brewers are eager to move....

The article offers news briefs related to baseball in the U.S. According to baseball player Travis Hafner, he cannot explain his poor performance in the year 2007. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim team has acquired Jon Garland from the Chicago White Sox team. Baseball player C.C. Sabathia says that the team Cleveland Indians' loss to the baseball team Boston Red Sox was very painful. INSETS: The beefed-up Angels hope Shields holds up;If Manny rebounds, the Red Sox will thrive;Too-emotional Sabathia is ready to move on.

The article offers suggestions on what fantasy baseball team owners should look for during the baseball spring training in the U.S. Spring training season is stated to be the best time to identify potential players to play in regular season. It is stated that fantasy owners should set their focus on players such as Francisco Liriano and Gary Sheffield as they attempt to regain their place among fantasy's elite.

The article presents information on various baseball players acquired by top baseball teams to make their teams stronger during spring training. The New York Mets team has acquired ace lefty Johan Santana from the Minnesota Twins team with a $137.5 million contract. The New York Yankees team has resigned players Alex Rodriguez, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera but have failed to make any key additions. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim team has landed fielder Torii Hunter with a $90 million deal.