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Yankees Facing Quandary in the Outfield
Is it possible for a team to have too much talent? Can getting two more all-star caliber batters for your lineup be a bad thing? You wouldn't think so logically, but then logic has very little to do with anything that the New York Yankees have done in the last decade.Read more…What We Don't Want to See Our Youth Baseball Coaches Doing- A Top Ten List
1. Calling a player, "Hey you".... At least make the effort to learn the names of all your players. It is not good for the child's self esteem to be called "Hey You"!Read more…Three Great MLB Baseball Betting Tips
Do you bet on MLB baseball? If not, you should. There are countless profitable betting opportunities every MLB baseball season.Read more…September National League Trends
It's time to go over the National League and see how teams are trending. What's a trends sheet? Basically, I will run down each team in the National League and alert you to what teams are hot, heating up, cooling down or cold.Read more…September American League Trends
Whether you have never bet on MLB baseball or have done so casually, this article will help further your knowledge. For those that don't already know, the MLB season takes up just over half of the calendar year. Each team plays 162 games per season.Read more…The MLB Informed Bettor
So many MLB baseball bettors walk up to the sportsbook counter (or log in online) without knowing too much of anything about the teams they are going to bet on. Sure, they know the starting pitching and some general mass media info, but they are largely under informed. It's no wonder that sportsbooks continue to pile in the money day after day.Read more…New York Mets & The History of Shea Stadium
In the 1950s, New York lost both the Giants and the Dodgers and rumors stated that the teams left, in part, due to the fact that they wanted a new stadium. This left New York with only one remaining baseball team. By 1960, National League owners were ready to award new baseball franchise teams to New York with one of the requirements being the construction of a new stadium.Read more…Baseball Tips - 20 Minutes And Out
These baseball tips can maybe help you think of ways to keep your baseball training and drills productive in the off-season.This is especially important for catchers who may have just put in a very long summer season behind the plate. Catchers have a greater number of skills that they need to practice compared to other players on the team.Read more…The History of Wrigley Field
In March 1914, construction began on what is now known as Wrigley Field. At a cost of $250,000, Wrigley Field remains one of the oldest parks in the history of baseball. Located in Chicago, this facility is home to the Chicago Cubs.Read more…Ryan Howard
If you are trying to find a player that really jumped onto the scene in 2006 you do not have to look any further than the Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard. Howard has been nothing short of spectacular from his first base position, and it appears that he has plenty of good years ahead of him. Howard has already become one of the best players in the league, and he is only 25 years old.Read more…David Ortiz
For a guy that hardly ever plays the field, David Ortiz sure gives the Boston Red Sox a lot. Even though Ortiz is usually nothing more than a designated hitter, he still finds more than one way to contribute to his team. Plus, he can also do a good job at first base if it is asked of him; don’t think that Ortiz is simply a one dimensional player.Read more…Carlos Zambrano
One of the best pitchers in the league this season has been Carlos Zambrano of the Chicago Cubs. Even without great run support, Zambrano has been able to get the job done time and time again. This is saying a lot for a guy that is pitching for a team that has been out of the playoff race for quite a few months.Read more…Alfonso Soriano
Alfonso Soriano is becoming one of the best players in the National League year in and year out. Not only is he getting the job done in the field, but at the plate Soriano is performing in a big way as well. The bottom line is that Soriano is a mainstay in the league, and if the Washington Nationals continue to build around him they will be in great shape for the next few years to come.Read more…Albert Pujols
If you were asked who the best hitter in baseball is, what would you say? Generally speaking, the majority of people would answer Albert Pujols. For the last couple of seasons Pujols has been the best hitter in the game, and it does not appear that this is going to change anytime in the near future.Read more…Joe Mauer
Do you know who the catcher is for the Minnesota Twins? If not, you may not be alone. But when it comes down to it, Joe Mauer is one of the best players in the game.Read more…Roy Halladay
One of the best pitchers in the American League is Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay. He is shown his power and poise this season, and is definitely a front runner to take home the Cy Young award when the season finishes up in another month or so.When Halladay takes the mound for the Blue Jays they expect to win.Read more…New Ball Parks
Do you ever wonder how fans got by in the old baseball stadiums? They were made of all concrete and had little substance or style to them. But in today’s day the ball parks are bigger and better than ever before.Read more…Ball Park Food
How much money do you spend every time you go to a major league baseball game? And not just on tickets, how much do you spend on concession? This is where the stadiums really make their money.Read more…Baseball Road Trip
If you are looking to have a lot of fun during major league baseball season you should look into taking a road trip. You can do this by going to see one of your favorite teams play in another city. This gives you the chance to follow your favorite team, and also see a bit of the country along the way.Read more…Baseball Tailgating
When you think of tailgating what sport do you usually think of? More than likely your answer is football. The fact of the matter is that most people tailgate before football games; this is just tradition for fans all over the country.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Baseball category
- Fantasy Baseball - Taking a Full Swing - By: Chris Campbell
Fantasy baseball, in all it's incarnations and iterations may seem a little unwieldy to the uninitiated, but it's really not that difficult to participate in, just requires a little time and persistence to get started. Many camps seem to have a myriad of rules, regulations and procedures to follow. However; it wouldn't have the following it does, if it wasn't easy enough for the average beer swilling baseball fan to engage in. - The Incredible Wiffle Ball Bat - By: Terry Edwards
Is there a better backyard game than playing wiffle ball with an official wiffle ball bat? I can remember as a kid playing wiffle ball day after day during the summer in our neighborhood. What started in the 1950's has sure exploded today. - If You Want To Play Baseball, Here Are Some Must Haves - By: Gregg Hall
Baseball is America's pastime. To play the game there are a few basic pieces of equipment that everyone must have on hand. For most, this equipment is common knowledge, but some may be less familiar with the terminology and rules. - Basics of Baseball Betting - By: RJ Bell
While football and basketball are the most popular sports to bet on, baseball could be the easiest for beginners once you understand how to read the money line. Money line gambling is the primary wagering option for baseball bettors, which involves betting on the straight-up game outcome with no consideration for a point spread. Oddsmakers use the money line so that more money must be risked on the favorite or expected winner and less money on the underdog to balance the action on both sides. - How To Choose A Great Baseball Bat - By: Gregg Hall
Perhaps the most important aspect of baseball is to have a bat that suits your needs. A bat's weight, length, and material can all have a positive or negative affect on a batter's swing. Consider every option when choosing a baseball bat for yourself. - Choosing the Right Catchers Mitt - By: Scott Mokoski
The catcher kneels behind the plate, and pounds his catchers mitt then gives the pitcher the sign. The bang of the crowd, the rush of the game, the rush of victory. The agony of sensitive muscles, the torment of suspense, the torture of defeat. - On Cars, Baseball and the Halcyon Days of Summer - By: Ed Bagley
The automotive world was introduced to economies of scale in 1954 as Nash and Hudson (yes, those were makes of cars exactly 52 years ago) merged to form American Motors. Both Nash and Hudson models are history now. Heck, American Motors has taken a hike since then too. - The Traditional American Game - By: Jonathon Hardcastle
Like life in traditional society, but unlike football and basketball, the other two major American team sports, baseball is not governed by the clock and amazes many foreigners that it is the "national sport" in a fast-paced United States. Being a very popular team sport, apart from North America also in Latin America, the Caribbean and East Asia, baseball is a bat-and-ball game in which a pitcher throws a fist-sized hard ball past the hitting area of a batter. The batter, who belongs to the other team, then attempts to hit the ball with a smooth, cylindrical bat made of wood or metal. - My Daughter Came of Age in Disney - By: Aron Wallad
The girls had worked real hard. Selling raffle tickets. Participating in hitting contests to raise money. - Never Look Back - Baseball History - Leroy "Satchel" Page - By: Lindsey Williams
Never Look BackNew Year resolutions come and go -- except for me.Many years ago – none of your business how many -- I adopted a set of good intentions propounded by the legendary African-American baseball player Leroy Paige.He was best known as “Satchel” – a nickname he acquired as a young boy carrying luggage for nickels at the Mobile, Ala.