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MLB Advanced Media

Major League Baseball

For Students 9th - 10th
Anything and everything you need to know about the major leagues.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Major League Baseball

For Students 9th - 10th
Why watch tv, when you can check out espn.com to find the latest on the major leagues!
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Negro League Baseball

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection that uses primary sources to explore Negro League Baseball.
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Other

M live.com: Detroit Tigers

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete coverage of the Detroit Tigers can be found here. Content includes up-to-date news, box scores, interviews, team/player stats, and overall coverage of Major League Baseball.
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Why No Fans Were Allowed at Mlb Game in Baltimore

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the events in Baltimore that led to the decision not to allow any fans into the stadium to attend a Major League Baseball game in May 2015. Includes video.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: How Did Baseball's Seventh Inning Stretch Originate?

For Students 9th - 10th
The American tradition might date to President William Howard Taft in 1910, but it could have started in 1869. The seventh-inning stretch, when fans rise from their seats for a brief break after the top of that inning is complete, is as...
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: 7 of the Most Memorable World Series in Baseball History

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1956, the New York Yankees' Don Larsen, an 'imperfect man,' pitched a perfect game -- the only one in World Series history. Major League Baseball history is filled with memorable World Series, from the first in 1903 to the 21st...
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MLB Advanced Media

Los Angeles Dodgers: Think Blue

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site for major league baseball team, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Has exclusive videos, radio calls, rare photos, daily updates, chat, stats and more.
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Other

Negro League Baseball

For Students 9th - 10th
Bringing the story of Negro League Baseball from the early 20th Century to new generations, this site provides all there is to know about this historic organization.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Do Baseball Stadium Dimensions Affect Batting Statistics?

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a fun project that combines baseball and math. Major League baseball is played in ballparks that have their own individual quirks when it comes to the exact layout of the field. Fenway Park in Boston has the famous "Green Monster"...
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US National Archives

Docsteach: The Third League in Professional Baseball

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will analyze three documents from the court case The Federal League of Baseball Clubs v. The American and National Leagues of Baseball Clubs to gain an understanding of baseball contracts and labor issues in the Progressive Era....
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Library of Congress

Loc: Jackie Robinson and Other Baseball Highlights, 1860s 1960s

For Students 9th - 10th
Timeline of the history of baseball, from 1860 to 1972, with a focus on the events leading to the integration of African Americans into the major leagues.
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Other

Fox sports.com: Mlb

For Students 9th - 10th
FOXSports covers all the basics regarding major league baseball such as up-to-date news, box scores and recaps of games, statistics, standings, and player bios.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Baseball: Mlb for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Major League Baseball. History and fun facts about the MLB.
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Other

Baseball: Reference

For Students 9th - 10th
A worthy resource to get information on baseball stats, facts, and figures on areas such as salaries, awards voting, teams, players, and more. Lots of information to sift through.
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Handout
Ducksters

Ducksters: Baseball: List of Mlb Teams for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the list of teams Major League Baseball. Fun facts about the MLB.
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Read Works

Read Works: Three Generations of Hairstons

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Hariston family and their three major league baseball players. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Cengage Learning

Gale Hispanic Heritage Biographies: Alex Rodriguez

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography and interesting facts about this Hispanic American major league baseball player who signed a record $252 million contract.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: The Epic Battle to Beat Babe Ruth's Home Run Record

For Students 9th - 10th
In an epic drama spiced with improbable plot twists, New York Yankees stars Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris dueled in 1961 to break Babe Ruth's Major League Baseball season record for home runs. Their pursuit of the magical mark of 60, set...
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: World Series History

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Series -- or Fall Classic -- annually pits the pennant winners of the American and National leagues in a best-of-seven series for the Major League Baseball championship.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: How Jim Thorpe Became America's First Multi Sport Star

For Students 9th - 10th
Decades before Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders starred in baseball and football, Jim Thorpe was America's original multi-sport athlete. A two-time college football All-American and charter member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Thorpe...
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Other

Baseball Almanac: Babe Ruth Baseball Stats

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information, career statistics, and fast facts about major league baseball's icon, Babe Ruth.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Drawing the Color Line, 1860s 1890s

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers a timeline of the history of baseball from the 1860s through the 1890s. See how teams were developed and trace the eventual segregation of African-Americans to all black teams by the end of the 19th century.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: New York Yankees

For Students 9th - 10th
The New York Yankees Clubhouse feature on ESPN.com features articles, scores, highlights, and the like about this American League baseball team.

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