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Former MLB Star Brad Penny -- Cops Called to L.A. Home for Possible Burglary

2012-02-05
Brad Penny heard something go bump in the night and called cops to his Los Angeles area home at 4:00 AM, but they found nothing ... TMZ has learned.Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Penny heard a noise in the wee hours of Saturday morning…

MLB.com releases its top-100 prospects list

2012-01-26
It’s top-prospects season. The two lists I watch for each year are Jonathan Mayo’s at MLB.com and Keith Law’s at ESPN. Mayo just came out with his. I was mildly surprised that he has Matt Moore in the top spot ahead of Bryce Harper. But only mildly. When you strip away the hype over Harper,…

Opinion: Relapse could cost MLB star plenty

2012-02-03
Josh Hamilton has spoken openly about his alcohol and substance-abuse problems.

Dodgers Sale May Yield Record Price, New Headaches for MLB

2012-01-24
Today’s deadline to submit initial bids for the Los Angeles Dodgers may bring a record price for a professional baseball team as a result of a process that Major League Baseball lawyers said could set an unwelcome precedent.

Dodgers Sale May Yield Record Price, Future Headaches for MLB

2012-01-23
Today’s deadline to submit initial bids for the Los Angeles Dodgers may bring a record price for a professional baseball team as a result of a process that Major League Baseball lawyers said could set an unwelcome precedent.

MLB Capsules: Report says Rangers' Hamilton has relapse with alcohol

2012-02-03
DALLAS (AP) — Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton had a relapse this week when he drank alcohol at a bar, The Dallas Morning News reported Thursday night.

MLB Capsules: Rangers' Hamilton confirms alcohol relapse

2012-02-04
ARLINGTON (AP) — Josh Hamilton shed no tears and used no prepared statement as he apologized and shared few details about his relapse with alcohol. Still, it was clear he was upset by what he had done.

MLB Capsules: Braun makes passing reference to drug test

2012-01-22
NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Braun referred only in passing to his positive drug test and possible 50-game suspension as he accepted the National League MVP award at a black-tie dinner Saturday night.

MLB Capsules: Crane mulling name, uniform changes

2012-01-23
HOUSTON (AP) — New Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is considering changing the name of the franchise as well as its uniforms. Crane said Monday the team will conduct a study to decide whether or not to switch the name.

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2012-02-04
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Sports Law News. Hamilton's latest sober day is one closer to forever: Sports Feb 3, 8:43 pm EST Day 4 of foreve... http://t.co/kaN0yWLr

2012-02-04
Sports Law News. Hamilton's latest sober day is one closer to forever: Sports Feb 3, 8:43 pm EST Day 4 of foreve... http://t.co/kaN0yWLr

MLB Insider Keith Law: Welcome to SportsNation! On Thursday, MLB Insider Keith Law will be here to take your qu... http://t.co/W5s4ZoDD

2012-02-04
MLB Insider Keith Law: Welcome to SportsNation! On Thursday, MLB Insider Keith Law will be here to take your qu... http://t.co/W5s4ZoDD

@SportsAgentBlog - 7th Annual Widener University Sports and Entertainment Law CLE Symposium http://t.co/c67GzWig #dailygrind

2012-02-03
@SportsAgentBlog - 7th Annual Widener University Sports and Entertainment Law CLE Symposium http://t.co/c67GzWig #dailygrind

@gavindawson Josh Hamilton currently has no Accountability Partner. Addicts should have help http://t.co/EQ41q7J5

2012-02-02
@gavindawson Josh Hamilton currently has no Accountability Partner. Addicts should have help http://t.co/EQ41q7J5

Josh Hamilton currently without accountability partner http://t.co/EQ41q7J5

2012-02-02
Josh Hamilton currently without accountability partner http://t.co/EQ41q7J5

Note to self: MLB Constitution was a reading assignment for Sport Law class. Even though we're going over it tonight, read it. It's legit.

2012-02-02
Note to self: MLB Constitution was a reading assignment for Sport Law class. Even though we're going over it tonight, read it. It's legit.

Ex-MLB Player Brooks Robinson Injured in Fall From Stage at Hollywood Seminole Hard Rock http://t.co/nMCF8NIf

2012-02-02
Ex-MLB Player Brooks Robinson Injured in Fall From Stage at Hollywood Seminole Hard Rock http://t.co/nMCF8NIf

MLB Insider Keith Law starting in 3 mins... #livematrix #sports

2012-02-02
MLB Insider Keith Law starting in 3 mins... #livematrix #sports