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Jim Thome finally achieved his goal of 600 home runs on Monday night, August 15, against the Detroit Tigers hitting two home runs against the Detroit Tigers.

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WASHINGTON – U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton just declared a mistrial in the perjury cased against former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens after prosecutors allowed jurors to see evidence deemed inadmissible by the judge.

Roger Clemens leaves the courthouse in Washington after the judge declared a mistrial after the prosecution displayed improper evidence, July 14, 2011. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

The mistrial was triggered when a video screen displaying comments from Congressman Elijah Cummings at a House hearing, in which Cummings seemed to indicate Clemens was lying when he denied using HGH or steroids, was left on while the lawyers had a private conversation with the judge. ... Read Full Story

WASHINGTON – Roger Clemens’s day in court begins Wednesday, July 6, as he fights allegations that he lied under oath to Congress when he denied ever using steriods during his 23-year baseball career as a MLB pitcher.

Clemens testified to a House committee under oath in 2008 that he never used any performance-enhancing drugs during his 23-season baseball career. ... Read Full Story

The Los Angeles Dodgers filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in Delaware Monday, blaming Major League Baseball for refusing to approve a multibillion-dollar TV deal that owner Frank McCourt was counting on to keep the troubled team afloat.

McCourt believes the bankruptcy will allow him the time to secure funding for his team while protecting his ownership against Major League Baseball’s advances. ... Read Full Story

Baseball legend Harmon Killebrew died Tuesday on May 17 of esophageal cancer. Killebrew, 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz., with his family at his side, according to the Minnesota Twins, his team from 1961-1964.

The news came just days after the Hall of Famer told fans he was entering hospice.

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Baseball legend, Ernie Banks, who is considered one of the greatest baseball players of his era, is also a popular motivational speaker.

Ernie Banks a popular sports speaker says PFP talent agent, appears with a fan

If you are looking for a motivational speaker for your next event, look no further than former baseball great, Ernie Banks. ... Read Full Story

Baseball legend, Yogi Berra, was taken to the hospital Thursday, March 10, after he tripped inside a clubhouse and fell on his backside before a Yankees spring training game. Berra is 85 years old.

The NY Yankees Hall of Famer caught his foot on a carpet at Bright House Field in Florida, according Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman who works as an “instructor” for the Yankees.

Cashman said that Yogi was smiling and joking after the accident and didn’t even want medical attention. Yogi however was taken to a nearby hospital for precautionary reasons.

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TMZ

Bill Buckner has just launched the Bill Buckner official website where you can trace his 22-year career from the Los Angeles Dodgers (1969) to the Chicago Cubs (1977) to the Boston Red Sox (1984).

Bill Buckner is a popular motivational sports speaker says booking agent.

Bill continues to be a popular motivational speaker and sports figure sought after by media and organizations. He keeps a busy schedule traveling the country participating in speaking engagements, baseball banquets, autograph signings, media, personal appearances, corporate events, charity softball games and endorsement deals. ... Read Full Story

HANOVER, PA. – Rick Dempsey, Baltimore Orioles 1983 World Series MVP, is set to appear at the Hanover Rotary Sports Night on January 27 at 6:30 p.m. at South Western High School near Hanover, Pennsylvania.

Rick Dempsey is a top motivational speaker says booking agent PFP talent

Dempsey, who is considered the greatest catcher of his era, is best known for his defense, playing 24 seasons in the Major Leagues, hitting .233 with 96 homers and 471 RBIs. He hit .385 in the 1983 World Series, when the Orioles beat the Phillies. ... Read Full Story

Two-time World Series champions, Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven, were easily named to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, after falling shy of the required votes to enter last year.

Roberto Alomar (R) with Toronto BlueJays president and CEO, Paul Beeston (L)

This time both players made it, receiving more than enough votes allowing them to receive recognition among baseball’s greatest legends. ... Read Full Story