A 1919 Chicago ‘Black Sox’ autographed baseball is auctioned for $93,666 at eBay. The ball’s value, believed to be the most for such an item, was unusually high because the autographs included Shoeless Joe Jackson, who was considered illiterate and usually just signed legal documents.

ByTom

A 1919 Chicago ‘Black Sox’ autographed baseball is auctioned for $93,666 at eBay. The ball’s value, believed to be the most for such an item, was unusually high because the autographs included Shoeless Joe Jackson, who was considered illiterate and usually just signed legal documents.

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7/16/2000: Four homers were lost to rain in Denver. Oakland’s Jason Giambi and Ramon Hernandez each hit a dinger off Brian Bohanon with one man on base. Giambi connected in the first while Hernandez hit his in the fourth. Meanwhile, Larry Walker and Jeff Cirillo hit back to back homers off Tim Hudson in the third. Walker’s came with one man on base.

ByTom

7/16/2000: Four homers were lost to rain in Denver. Oakland’s Jason Giambi and Ramon Hernandez each hit a dinger off Brian Bohanon with one man on base. Giambi connected in the first while Hernandez hit his in the fourth. Meanwhile, Larry Walker and Jeff Cirillo hit back to back homers off Tim Hudson in the third. Walker’s came with one man on base.

The Twins are looking into the possibility of playing a home series outdoors in a temporary stadium next season. The move away from the Metrodome, which would require approval of Major League Baseball, the Players’ Association, the opponents, broadcast affiliates and the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, will not materialize.

ByBaseball

The Twins are looking into the possibility of playing a home series outdoors in a temporary stadium next season. The move away from the Metrodome, which would require approval of Major League Baseball, the Players’ Association, the opponents, broadcast affiliates and the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, will not materialize.