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Oakland A's consider a move to Silicon Valley

Jul 22, 2013
Everyone agrees the Oakland Athletics need a new baseball stadium. The debate is whether to build in Oakland or San Jose.

Marketplace's at-bat playlist: We're in the money?

Jul 12, 2013
With Major League Baseball's All-Star Weekend upon us, we want to hear what would get people pumped up at the plate.
Yasiel Puig #66 of the Los Angeles Dodgers bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the MLB game at Chase Field on July 10, 2013 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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MLB.com: America's pastime is higher tech than you think

Apr 11, 2013
Baseball, with its passion for tradition, is higher tech than you think. MLB.com CEO Bob Bowman discusses live streaming and baseball's mobile strategy.

A $100 million home run for Dodger Stadium

Mar 27, 2013
Dodger Stadium is in the midst of a $100 million remodel. Janet Marie Smith, the architect who designed it, took us on a tour less than a week before opening day.

Marlins shed All-Star talent; fans feel betrayed

Nov 23, 2012
MLB Commissioner Bud Selig approved a trade this week that sent the Miami Marlins' highest-priced talent to the Toronto Blue Jays. This comes not long after taxpayers built the Marlins a fancy new stadium.

A new era for the L.A. Dodgers

May 2, 2012
The Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team is officially under new ownership now, ending Frank McCourt's reign. But he's not completely off the payroll yet.

Magic Johnson invests in the L.A. Dodgers

The Dodgers have a new owner. The troubled franchise will be bought up by a group of investors, Magic Johnson among them.
The Dodgers have a new owner. The troubled franchise will be bought up by a group of investors, Magic Johnson among them.
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Pujols pulls in fan dollars

Jan 18, 2012
Investment begins to pay for Los Angeles Angels' $240 million contract with first baseman Albert Pujols.

Los Angeles Angels sign Albert Pujols

Dec 8, 2011
The heavy-hitter strikes a $254 million deal. Here's how the Angels plan to profit.

Strikeout: Bud Selig rejects Dodgers TV deal

Jun 20, 2011
Soon to be for sale -- the Los Angeles Dodgers. Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig has rejected a $3 billion TV deal between Fox Sports and Dodger ...