The spikes Jose Molina wore, the bat Johnny Damon swung, and several items Derek Jeter used in Sunday's finale at Yankee Stadium will go on display at the Baseball Hall of Fame this fall.
June 2008 - Baseball Wiretap
Hall Takes Artifacts From Stadium Finale
Guillen Issues Challenge To Vazquez
White Sox Manager Ozzie Guillen has issued a challenge to pitcher Javier Vazquez - win big games.
Report: Pirates, Alvarez Agree To $6.355M Deal
The Pirates and 3B Pedro Alvarez have agreed on a revised 4-year deal worth a guaranteed $6.355M, according to a report from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Monday.
Hank Says Evaluations Will Begin In Bronx Soon
Yankees co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner says that evaluations of the team will begin very soon as the team aims to return to the playoffs in 2009.
Yogi Berra: 'I'm Sorry To See It Over'
Legendary Yankees' catcher Yogi Berra admitted on Sunday night that he is sad to see Yankee Stadium close.
Matsui To Have Surgery, Done For Season
Hideki Matsui will have surgery on his left knee on Monday rather than travel with the Yankees to Toronto.
Bradley Deserves Long-Term Deal In Texas?
Some around the Rangers believe that Milton Bradley deserves a lucrative long-term deal with the team.
Report: Astros Lash Out About Games In Milwaukee
The Astros are still upset about having to play the Chicago Cubs in Milwaukee following Hurricane Ike.
Yanks Give Stadium Winning Send-Off
The New York Yankees gave Yankee Stadium a proper send-off on Sunday night with a 7-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
Molina Hits Final Homer At Stadium
Jose Molina hit a two-run home run to left field in the bottom of the fifth inning on Sunday night to give the Yankees a 5-3 lead over the Orioles.
Pettitte Records 2,000th Career Strikeout
Andy Pettitte recorded the 2,000th strikeout of his Major League career on Sunday night against the Orioles.
Jeter: It's Starting To Hit Me
Derek Jeter admitted that driving to Sunday night's game, the final game at Yankee Stadium, the reality of it all began to hit him.
Phillies Extend Lead Over Mets In NL East
The Phillies extended their lead over the Mets on Sunday with a win over the Marlins, coupled with a victory by Atlanta over New York.
MLB Will Donate $500,000 To Ike Victims
Major League Baseball will donate $500,000 to victims of Hurricane Ike.
Boston Locks Up At Least Tie For Wild Card
The Red Sox clinched at least a tie for the American League Wild Card with a 3-0 victory over the Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon.
Rays' Price To Make Starting Debut On Monday
David Price will make his starting debut for the Yankees on Monday when the Rays take on the Orioles.
Selig Takes Out Ad To Explain Moving Astros Games
MLB Commissioner Bud Selig has taken out an advertisement in the Houston Chronicle to explain why he moved Astros' games to Milwaukee's Miller Park last week.
Howard Challenging Pujols For MVP?
Ryan Howard has had a strong September and could challenge Albert Pujols for the National League MVP this fall.
Chipper: 'I?ll Probably Get Back In There?
Chipper Jones has an eleven-point lead in the National League batting race and expects to return to the lineup before the end of the season.
Jeter Won't Miss Stadium Finale
Derek Jeter, who was hit on the hand by a pitch on Saturday night, will not miss the final game at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
Phillies Re-Take First Place In NL East
The Phillies overtook the Mets for first place in the NL East after beating the Marlins, 3-2, on Saturday night.
Rays Lock Up First-Ever Postseason Berth
The Tampa Bay Rays clinched their first-ever playoff berth on Saturday night with a 7-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Cubs Clinch NL Central
The Chicago Cubs, behind the pitching of Ted Lilly, beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Saturday to clinch their second straight NL Central title.
Jeter Hit On Hand, X-Rays Negative
Yankees' shortstop Derek Jeter was hit on the left hand with a pitch in the ninth inning of the team's 1-0 win over the Orioles on Saturday.
Halladay Wins 19th, Stops Sox From Clinching
Blue Jays' pitcher Roy Halladay won his 19th game of the season on Saturday against the Red Sox, keeping Boston from clinching a playoff berth.
Lowell Will Sit To Rest Injured Hip
The Red Sox plan to rest third baseman Mike Lowell for four-to-five days in order to rest his injured hip.
Joba Likely To Remain A Starter
Top decision makers with the Yankees still want Joba Chamberlain to start and are more likely than not to go to spring training next year with Chamberlain as a starter.
Mets Momentarily Take Over First Place
The Mets overtook the Phillies for first place in the NL East on Friday night after defeating the Braves, 9-5, and Florida knocked off Philadelphia.
Mussina On New Stadium: 'It'll Be Different'
Mike Mussina, who was lucky enough to win in his final start at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night, doesn't believe that things will be the same at the new stadium.
A's Cust Sets AL Mark With 187th Strikeout
Athletics designated hitter Jack Cust struck out twice on Friday night to break the American League record for strikeouts in a season.
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