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Small Talk: Birthday clown, the oldest booze cruise?

May 11, 2012
The news that didn't quite make the headlines. This week: 'Official' Dodgers fan ganja, recreating the world's oldest beer and Dominic Deville, the scary Swiss birthday clown.

A new era for the L.A. Dodgers

May 2, 2012
The Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team is officially under new ownership now, ending Frank McCourt's reign. But he's not completely off the payroll yet.

Ted Williams auction pulls in fans, investors

Apr 26, 2012
Ted Williams memorabilia goes on sale at Fenway Park, a chance to consider why we buy collectibles in the first place.

Boston's Fenway Park turns 100

Apr 20, 2012
Nowadays, stadiums are put into bad parts of town to make them better. A century ago, the area called the "Fens" was bad -- real bad.

Local 'News Mob' descends on Angels stadium

Apr 6, 2012
The Orange County Register plans to have at least 70 reporters covering the Angels season opener as the media and fan frenzy reaches a fever pitch.

Pujols pulls in fan dollars

Jan 18, 2012
Investment begins to pay for Los Angeles Angels' $240 million contract with first baseman Albert Pujols.

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Los Angeles Angels sign Albert Pujols

Dec 8, 2011
The heavy-hitter strikes a $254 million deal. Here's how the Angels plan to profit.

Mid-day Extra: Less foreign baseball scouting in Venezuela

Oct 20, 2011
The Venezuelan government has nationalized many industries, scaring business investors like baseball teams.

LA Dodgers file for bankruptcy protection

Jun 27, 2011
The Los Angeles Dodgers filed for bankruptcy protection in a Delaware court today, and its run-down of top creditors is a who's-who list of playe...