Read more home run stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/7528/home-run.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 11:42:46 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73021/reversed-hr-call-for-a-rod-lifts-yankees.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe first instant replay call in World Series history did more than turn a double into a home run. It changed the whole game for Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees. Rodriguez's disputed shot started a big comeback and those powerful Yankees bats finally broke loose, backing Andy Pettitte...http://www.newser.com/story/73021/reversed-hr-call-for-a-rod-lifts-yankees.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 31 Oct 2009 23:51:46 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/62056/sosa-tested-positive-in-03.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBad news for Sammy Sosa's Hall of Fame hopes: The Cubs slugger is among the players who tested positive for doping in 2003, the New York Times reports. The retired Sosa, sixth on the all-time homer list, has long been suspected of taking steroids but has never admitted it. The...http://www.newser.com/story/62056/sosa-tested-positive-in-03.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 16 Jun 2009 19:04:40 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/61449/yankee-stadium-too-small-to-contain-long-balls.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagHome runs have been flying out of the new Yankee Stadium, and the weather isn't to blame, writes Tim Buckley of AccuWeather.com. The team says the new park has the same dimensions as the old digs, but the right field wall is actually up to 9 feet closer to...http://www.newser.com/story/61449/yankee-stadium-too-small-to-contain-long-balls.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 10 Jun 2009 9:57:34 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/58476/a-rod-homers-on-first-pitch-back-in-majors.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAlex Rodriguez walked to the plate, and a dozen fans behind the screen swung into action. Holding up giant, foam syringes, they started with the taunts. Rodriguez answered them, all right. Back in the big leagues, the Yankees star launched the first pitch he saw deep into the left-field seats...http://www.newser.com/story/58476/a-rod-homers-on-first-pitch-back-in-majors.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 08 May 2009 19:59:30 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/54238/a-strikeout-in-and-for-us-classic-is-world-of-thrills.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAfter watching Japan best Korea in extra innings to defend its World Baseball Classic championship, Tom Verducci is excited about the tournament’s future, he writes for Sports Illustrated . In its second go-round, the tournament is a phenomenon worldwide. Most exciting though, is the way Japan won: with pragmatic fundamentals, and...http://www.newser.com/story/54238/a-strikeout-in-and-for-us-classic-is-world-of-thrills.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 24 Mar 2009 14:11:37 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/37951/rays-score-first-replay-reversal.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA Twins fan's near-catch caused MLB's first-ever instant replay reversal yesterday, the St Petersburg Times reports. Carlos Pena's 3-run homer was initially ruled a double for fan interference after the first-base umpire thought he saw a fan touch the ball while it was in play. The replay showed that contact...http://www.newser.com/story/37951/rays-score-first-replay-reversal.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 20 Sep 2008 6:24:34 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/36577/first-replay-call-confirms-a-rod-homer.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMajor League Baseball's first-ever use of instant replay to settle a call backed a 9th-inning homer from Alex Rodriguez last night at Tropicana Field. Umpires checked the Yankee slugger's drive on a monitor after a protest from Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon, and upheld the original fair call, Newsday reports.http://www.newser.com/story/36577/first-replay-call-confirms-a-rod-homer.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 04 Sep 2008 3:39:26 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/35410/instant-replay-on-deck-for-mlb.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagUmpires and Major League Baseball officials have struck a deal that could bring instant replay to the ballpark as early as the end of this month, AP reports. The World Umpires Association signed the agreement yesterday after days of haggling over details. Video review will be limited to boundary calls...http://www.newser.com/story/35410/instant-replay-on-deck-for-mlb.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 21 Aug 2008 9:05:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/35396/griffey-slams-no-609-now-5th-on-hr-list.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagKen Griffey Jr. slammed his 609th home run today to move into a tie with Sammy Sosa for fifth on the Major League Baseball career list. Only Barry Bonds (762), Hank Aaron (755), Babe Ruth (714), and Willie Mays (660) have hit more. Griffey's two-run drive helped his Chicago White...http://www.newser.com/story/35396/griffey-slams-no-609-now-5th-on-hr-list.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 20 Aug 2008 20:05:02 CDT