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Against My Better Judgment
I suspect all of us in life carry a soft spot in our hearts for something, a cause or a belief that if you think about it is rationally insane. If you don’t have such a cause or belief you cannot be a Cubs fan. I mean to root for a team that hasn’t won a World Series since 1908 and hasn’t been to the World Series since World War II.Read more…The History of Chase Field
Formerly known as BankOne Ballpark, Chase Field officially opened it’s doors in 1998. Following a merger with BankOne and J.P.Read more…Baseball's Forgotten Superstar: Cubs Premier Catcher Johnny Kling
It's time the public knows the truth.There is a baseball superstar whose records have NEVER been surpassed, and yet a misjudgement almost 100 years ago never allowed him into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Imagine -- if the errors were discovered after all this time passed...Read more…New Baseball Cards Offer Classic Collectibles
Baseball cards have been an irreplaceable part of American culture for over a century. Giving collectors a chance to see the stats and pictures of their favorite players, baseball cards have come a long way in the past decade.As some collectors grew weary of the traditional baseball card format, the card companies needed to find a niche that would help boost the excitement of their product.Read more…2006 World Series: May The Best Manager Win!
I’ve been singing the praises of Jim Leyland, Detroit Tigers manager, nearly since the season began, and certainly after he publicly chastised his Boys of Spring for lackluster play with just several days of competition under their belts.He not only told them how high is up, but that they had better keep jumping all season long. And except for a few missteps here and there, they’ve responded on cue.Read more…A Grand Slam MLB Baseball Party
You're planning on pulling off one of the best MLB baseball party ever. Your first goal to make some homerun invites. If you can't find some white card stock and cut your invites into a circle, make sure you cut on a fold; this will give you an inside.Read more…Choosing The Best Slowpitch Softball Bat
Perhaps your slowpitch softball team didn't make it to the playoffs this year, or get as far in the last tournament as you had hoped for. You certainly don't want that to happen next year! The good news is, it doesn't have to.Read more…Youth Baseball Coaching Rules and Regulations
When you get the job as a new coach, it is important that you meet the league director. You might have already met the league director as he or she may have been the person that hired you. If this is not the case, I recommend you set up a meeting as soon as possible to review several things.Read more…Selecting a Good Assistant Coach
It is a good idea to have at least two assistants. This will give your team more flexibility in working with individual players and different aspects of the game. Ideally, one coach will work with the pitchers, and their development.Read more…A Radical Idea for Major League Baseball
Now that another World Series is in the books and a fresh five-year labor agreement has been signed, I think it's time that Major League Baseball owners do something that really shakes things up while appealing to the purists and modernists alike. I have a suggestion for a radical new alignment that would do just that, although it likely won't go over too well with the self-appointed guardians of all things baseball. This new alignment would get rid of divisions and the division series and combine some of the best aspects of the old and the new.Read more…Miken Softball Bats Review - What's New For 2007
In the world of softball, finding a top quality slowpitch softball bat can sometimes be difficult. That is until you can swing a Miken softball bat. Their slogan of "Elite Equipment for the Elite Player" fits their company to the letter.Read more…My Terror After School
The snow was melting. I was getting scared.. All I was thinking about from late 1963 to early 1964 was playing baseball.Read more…Does The World Series Mean Anything, Any More?
The worst team in the postseason, the St. Louis Cardinals, just ascended to the World Championship.With the wimpiest win-loss record among the four contenders, Tony LaRussa’s underdogs came out on top.Read more…Worth Softball Bats Review
The softball bat industry is a big one, but one company stands out among them all. Worth is a leader in making some of the best softball bats on the market. Worth softball bats have been around since 1970, and in fact, Worth was the first maker of the aluminum softball bat back in 1970.Read more…The Legend of Babe Ruth
George Herman Ruth, better known as "Babe Ruth", is widely regarded as the greatest baseball player in the history of the game. Also known as "The Bambino" and "The Sultan of Swat," a virtual home run machine whose exploits off the diamond were as colorful as the wonders he pulled off while on it. He was a national icon in every sense of the word and one of the key figures of the Roaring Twenties of American history.Read more…Baseball Baloney: "Our Goal Is To Be Competitive"
I get a kick out of listening to the pronouncements of baseball general managers and owners, especially as off-season trade and reshuffling rumors start to scamper about.Recently, GM Ken Williams of the White Sox commented on the rumor that his club might be pursuing Yankee Alex Rodriguez. He didn’t confirm or deny it, settling for an intriguing hint that if there’s an “impact player” coming onto the market, of course the White Sox will be considering him.Read more…Baseball: Is "Stealing" Signs Really Stealing?
I couldn’t believe what I was hearing as the broadcasters commented on the controversy swirling around one of the teams that was playing on TV.This was the big issue: Was one team stealing the other team’s signs?You know what I mean by “signs.Read more…Some Great Teams and Some Awful Teams All Time Records
What are some of the Major League teams all time won and loss records? Not from last year, but from the time they started fielding a team at the major league level? After the Yankees which teams have the highest all time winning percentages?Read more…Truth or Cheat?
Just a bit of dirt or a cheat to tie the series? A good question with a lot of mystery involved and odd answers; whatever the matter it was a dirty Sunday night.TV cameras captured dirt or a brown looking type of substance on Rogers' pitching hand.Read more…Some Greats of the Game with Hall of Fame Credentials
As I see it there is an on deck circle to the Hall of Fame. But, being in the on deck circle does not mean you will get in. Just like a baseball game, there is always someone who is the next batter that does not get to play.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.