“I believe in rules. Sure I do. If there weren't any rules, how could you break them?” The history of baseball is rife with colorful characters. But for she

Updated with a new chapter on Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, this collection of inspiring true stories shows why baseball is "the" American pastime. Photos.

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Berman of the "Today" show steps up to the plate and lays out who he thinks are the 25 greatest baseball players in history. Full color.