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July 7, 2009

The Network remembers July 1951

The MLB Network remembers July 1951, and Bob Feller's third no-hitter.

July 6, 2009

Angels bring back legend Carew

The Angels announced on Monday that Hall of Famer and former Angels great Rod Carew has rejoined the organization as an executive representative.

July 4, 2009

MLB pays tribute to Gehrig on speech anniversary

Derek Jeter helped Major League Baseball commemorate the 70th anniversary of Lou Gehrig's luckiest man speech Saturday, reading the famous line from the icon's stirring words during a video tribute before the New York Yankees' game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

July 4, 2009

Emotional Hrbek reads Gehrig's words

Kent Hrbek's first career game came at Yankee Stadium, and he manned the same first-base bag that the legendary Lou Gehrig covered during his time in New York.

July 2, 2009

Melvin officially joins Padres organization

As reported on Monday, former Arizona manager Bob Melvin has accepted a job as an adviser to Padres general manager Kevin Towers.

MLBPAA Events

July 11, 2009: Columbus Clinic: Legends for Youth Clinics allow the nation's youth to learn from baseball's all-time greats.
July 12-13, 2009: Aspen Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit Junior Golf Programs in Aspen.
July 20, 2009: Pittsburgh Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit Pittsburgh Pirate Charities.
July 23, 2009: Philadelphia Clinic: Legends for Youth Clinics allow the nation's youth to learn from baseball's all-time greats.
July 24, 2009: Cooperstown Clinic: Legends for Youth Clinics allow the nation's youth to learn from baseball's all-time greats.
July 28, 2009: Anaheim Clinic: Legends for Youth Clinics allow the nation's youth to learn from baseball's all-time greats.
July 29, 2009: Milwaukee Clinic: Legends for Youth Clinics allow the nation's youth to learn from baseball's all-time greats.
July 30, 2009: Milwaukee Clinic: Legends for Youth Clinics allow the nation's youth to learn from baseball's all-time greats.
July 31, 2009: Lowell Clinic: Legends for Youth Clinics allow the nation's youth to learn from baseball's all-time greats.
Aug. 2, 2009: Miami Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit the Chevy Youth Baseball Program.
Aug. 3, 2009: Willamsport Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit Little League Baseball.
Aug. 3, 2009: Cleveland Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit Cleveland Indians Charities.
Aug. 3, 2009: Half Moon Bay Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside.
Aug. 8, 2009: Lynchburg Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit the Lynchburg Moose.
Aug. 16-17, 2009: Milwaukee Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit Walkers Point Foundation and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Family Centers.
Sept. 10, 2009: Havre de Grace Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation.
Oct. 5, 2009: Kansas City Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit the Safety and Health Council of Western Missouri and Kansas.
Oct. 8, 2009: Baltimore Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit the League of Dreams.
Oct. 11-12, 2009: Knoxville Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit the Ed Bailey Foundation.
Oct. 11-12, 2009: Atlanta Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Oct. 12, 2009: Yorktown Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit the Apar Foundation.
Oct. 14, 2009: Dallas-Fort Worth Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit MLBPAA Charities.
Oct. 19, 2009: Philadelphia's Hit with the Pros: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit Chrohns/Colitis research.
Oct. 25-26, 2009: Palm Coast Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit Kindervision.
October 2009: Reno Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit the ASA Foundation.
October 2009: Atlantic City Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit the MLBPAA.
Nov. 5-7, 2009: Scottsdale Fundraiser Weekend: This weekend of charity events will benefit Arizona Baseball Charities.
Nov. 6, 2009: Legends for Youth Dinner: Established in 1999, the MLBPAA created the Legends for Youth Dinner to recognize former Major League players for their on-field accomplishments coupled with their off-field contributions to communities across the nation.
Nov. 12, 2009: Baton Rouge Gala Dinner: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit Southern University baseball.
Nov. 13, 2009: Reno Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit the ASA Foundation.
Dec. 12, 2009: Scottsdale Bowling Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit the Russ Ortiz Foundation.
TBD: Brooksville Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit First Tee of Brooksville.
TBD: Oklahoma City Golf Fundraiser: This Swing with the Legends golf event will benefit the MLBPAA.
TBD: Davenport HR Derby and Game Fundraiser: Kevin Bass, Jack Clark, Mike Devereaux, Darrell Evans have participated in past events.

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