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Pres. Bush Throws First Pitch At Nationals Game To a mix of cheers and jeers, President Bush opened baseball's newest stadium, Nationals Park, Sunday night with a ceremonial first pitch. It was the second time Bush had performed the honor in Washington. (March 30) Tags: News Bush baseball By: APnews

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MLB: Mike Piazza to Retire After 16 Seasons Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 04:18 PM | Read More Mike Piazza is retiring from baseball following a 16-season career in which he became one of the top-hitting catchers in history. "After discussing my options with my wife, family and agent, I felt it was time to start a new chapter in my life," he said in a statement released Tuesday by his agent, Dan Lozano. "It has been an amazing journey ... So today, I walk away with no regrets.

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Barry Zito Demoted by The San Francisco Giants Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 11:58 AM | Read More Barry Zito was demoted to the bullpen Monday by the San Francisco Giants, who hope the former ace can correct his problems by working in relief. Zito, who only 16 months ago signed a $126 million, seven-year contract with the Giants to lead their rotation, was informed of the move in a meeting with manager Bruce Bochy.