MLB News & Notes 7/11
-- Underrated Phillies outfielder Bobby Abreau broke records today as he ran away with the Home Run Derby title. Abreau hit 24 dingers in the first round breaking Miguel Tejada's record for a round (15) that was set last year and also broke Tejada's overall record (27) with an amazing 41 home runs.
-- MLB announced that for the first time ever, MLB players will be eligible to play in international competition when the inaugural World Baseball Classic opens its 18-day run next March 3. The landmark field of countries invited includes Australia, Canada, China, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Taiwan, the United States and Venezuela.
-- The 2005 MLB All Star Game takes place Tuesday in Detroit's Comerica Park. Fox broadcast starts at 8pm ET. Starting for the National League is St. Louis pitcher Chris Carpenter and for the American League Chicago Whitesox pitcher Mark Buehrle.
-- MLB announced that for the first time ever, MLB players will be eligible to play in international competition when the inaugural World Baseball Classic opens its 18-day run next March 3. The landmark field of countries invited includes Australia, Canada, China, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Taiwan, the United States and Venezuela.
-- The 2005 MLB All Star Game takes place Tuesday in Detroit's Comerica Park. Fox broadcast starts at 8pm ET. Starting for the National League is St. Louis pitcher Chris Carpenter and for the American League Chicago Whitesox pitcher Mark Buehrle.
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