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Teacher Sells Valuable Baseballs to Pay Student's Tuition

Baseball memorabilia collector Tony Apuzzi sold his crown jewel for a student he taught a decade ago. Apuzzi, a Bronx-raised Yankees fan, acquired the baseball during Game 2 of the 1998 World Series (Yankees vs. Padres), when acquaintance Greg Vaughn of the Padres tossed it to him. He spent years amassing the signatures...

FanHouse TV: San Diego Padres Analysis With Tom Krasovic

The Padres were the early season surprise in the National League West, but it's now August and they are still sitting atop the division. No one knows them better than FanHouse's Tom Krasovic, and he stopped by the "MLB Hour" to discuss their chances of success in October. Click to watch:

Speed to Burn: Mile-High Momentum

Each week, Speed to Burn gives you the lowdown on the speed matchups you should be exploiting in the upcoming period. In addition, the STB will highlight one widely available base thief who can potentially give you a leg up in the category. Colorado Rockies (BOS, @LAA) No team in baseball has allowed more stolen bases...

Todd Walker Lands on His Feet With the Athletics

Todd Walker's had a bit of a tough spring training this year, what with arbitration and his inability to hit the ball and his subsequent release from the Padres -- and loss of his $3.85 million deal -- this week. Tough times, indeed. But it looks like Walker is going to get another shot. He