Archive for July 11th, 2008

Facing financial challenges, the developer, Vornado Realty Trust, is considering a revised plan that reduces the building’s height by about a third.

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David Wright filled an open slot on the National League squad and Yogi Berra help kick off the festivities leading up to the All-Stars.

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Fanfest, a sprawling baseball extravaganza that filled two levels of the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, is kicking off the All-Star festivities.

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Though both Barry Bonds and Jason Giambi have been similarly tainted by performance-enhancing drug scandals, the consequences have been vastly different.

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Aramis Ramírez broke a scoreless tie with a three-run homer in the eighth to lift Chicago against the Giants, and a veteran scout has been linked to a betting probe.

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Federal authorities are investigating general managers, scouts and scouting directors for possible fraud in connection with the signing of Dominican prospects.

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Roy Halladay threw two hits to shut out the Yankees and extend the Toronto Blue Jays’ home winning streak to six games.

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Since starting off the season with three straight wins, Darrell Rasner is 1-7 with a 6.28 ERA. But the right-hander seems to have found the root of the problem with his mechanics, and he will test his new shortened pitching motion on Saturday against the Blue Jays.

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The Yankees signed Eric Milton to a minor league deal Friday, and will explore the possibility of signing Richie Sexson.

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Bernie Williams make his presence known again in baseball world by playing guitar at a gala held by Major League Baseball at the Museum of Natural History.

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Joba Chamberlain gave up three runs on seven hits in 6 2/3 innings, striking out nine and walking none, but Blue Jays starter Roy Halladay was better, throwing a two-hitter in the Yankees' 5-0 loss on Friday.

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The Mets are on fire, and Mike Pelfrey on the mound is making a big difference.

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The Mets are now only a game and a half behind the first-place Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East.

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Former Yankees first-round Draft pick Eric Milton, who was involved in the deal that brought Chuck Knoblauch to New York before the 1998 season, signed a Minor League deal with his old club. The left-hander, who is recovering from Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery, will be placed on the disabled list in Triple-A Scranton.

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Video batting and pitching simulations let mortals try their luck against virtual representations of the major leagues' best.

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