Former New York Mets Catcher Gary Carter dead at 57

Former New York Mets Catcher Gary Carter.

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Former New York Mets and Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter died at age 57 on Thursday.

In May, Carter was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, after his second season as coach at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Carter was a eleven-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner.

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REWIND: The Jackson 5 at the 1970 World Series - "The National Anthem"

Judge Declares Mistrial in Roger Clemens Perjury Case

Former baseball player Roger Clemens - Photo: Village Voice

On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton declared a mistrial in the Roger Clemens perjury case.

He believed evidence would prejudice the jury against the former baseball star.

Clemens is on trial for lying to a Congressional committee that he didn't use performance-enhancement drugs while playing professional baseball.

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Evan Longoria's Bare Hand Catch - Real of Fake?

Tampa Bay Ray's third baseman Evan Longoria has a video of him saving a reporter from a foul ball with a bare handed catch going viral.

The question is, Is this catch actuall real or is it a Gillette commercial?

Gillette is saying they don't have anything to do with it, but other bloggers aren't buying it.

Check it out for yourselves.

I'm saying it's fake.

If you look between the :05-:06 mark(when he's saying "love our chances"as the hitter swings, a ball goes in the direction of the 3rd base line - you can see it against the green color of the dugout.

Next a light color object appears as the bat is moving BEHIND the hitter, then comes toward the camera.

I think this is right up there with Kobe jumping over the car a few years ago.

Barry Bonds Convicted on Obstruction of Justice Charge

On Monday, a jury found former baseball player Barry Bond guilty of obstruction of justice, but failed to reach a verdict on three other counts.

He lied to a grand jury in 2003, when he denied using steroids and human growth hormone.

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BAM: Rare Films From The Baseball Hall of Fame

Jackie Robinson(Brooklyn Dodgers) sliding into home plate.

Rare films from the National Baseball Hall of Fame will be shown on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 7pm at BAM.

The featured clips include baseball greats, Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle, Jackie Robinson, Ted Williams, Bob Feller, and many more. 

For info on this BAMcinematek event, click here...

Pitcher Cliff Lee Signs with Phillies

After much speculation about where he would go, Cliff Lee, fresh off of great World Series performances(and losing the series to the San Fran Giants) turned down the Texas Rangers and NY Yankees generous offers and guaranteed money to go back to the Phillies(who traded him last year).

The deal is worth a reported $120 million for 5 years with a 6th year which could take it to $135 million.

Everyone thought it would be the Yanks because of CC Sabathia and the teams ability to consistently go deep into the post-season.

On paper Lee looks good with the Yanks... but not as good as he does with Philly.

Word.

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Steinbrenner's Family Won't Pay Estate Tax

George Michael Steinbrenner III(owner of the New York Yankees).

Because of a lapse in the federal tax, George Steinbrenner's family won't pay estate tax.

The 46 percent tax expired in January and starts up again in 2011 at 55 percent.

Steinbrenner 80, died Tuesday after a massive heart attack in Tampa, Florida.

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