Categories
- Arts & Entertainment
- Business
- Communications
- Computers
- Culture & Society
- Disease & Illness
- Fashion
- Finance
- Food & Beverage
- Health & Fitness
- Hobbies
- Home & Family
- Home Based Business
- Internet Business
- Legal
- Pets & Animals
- Politics
- Product Reviews
- Recreation & Sports
- Reference & Education
- Religion
- Self Improvement
- Shopping
- Travel & Leisure
- Vehicles
- Writing & Speaking
Information
Baseball - Approach To Hitting - The Stance
One of the toughest things in the world to do is to hit a round baseball coming at you at 95 miles per hour with a round bat, squarely enough so that you can send it off into the field ahead of you in such a manner that it goes far enough that you can get on base. Some of the greatest sports players from other mediums have said that they'd rather do anything else than try to hit a baseball. Some of these people are some of the strongest and most powerful players in their respective sports, including football tackles who have to deal with 300 pound bodies day in and day out.Read more…Baseball - Approach To Hitting - The Situation
In this last of our two part series on the approach to hitting a baseball, we'll go over what is probably the most important part of a player's approach and that is how he handles the various situations that will come up during the course of a baseball game. The really good hitters will us the same approach for each situation and will not deviate from it. This is what makes them consistent and the top players in the game.Read more…Baseball - The Good And The Bad
Baseball. It has a very long history in the United States. Some of it good and some of it not so good.Read more…Softball Equipment
Through the passing of time, the game as well as the equipment of the game of softball have developed to a great extent. Among the various components of the game of softball, the most important ones are the ball itself, gloves, the bat, the jersey, shoes and the protective gear that is so essential for the catchers.The size of the ball varies according to the codes of the play.Read more…Jackie Robinson-A Civil Rights Hero
Jackie Robinson transcended the color barrier in major league baseball and became a hero for humanity. He was an icon for civil rights and helped lead the way for other ballplayers. A true inspiration to us all.Read more…Why America's Pastime Is Losing Its Identity
On a May 28, 2006 Barry Bonds succeeded in hitting his 715th home run to pass Babe Ruth's homerun record and now second to Hank Aaron's Major League Baseball (MLB) all-time home run record of 755, it is representative in a number of ways of the present state of MLB. Specifically, the state of the game's future in the African-American community comes to mind. And it might be an appropriate time to reexamine the decline of participation of the black athlete in baseball, which is a far more multi-faceted problem than commonly expressed.Read more…Baseball - The Pitcher's Arsenal
The pitcher. Arguably the most important person in the game of baseball. Without a good pitcher, the opposing team's batters will be knocking those baseballs out of the stadium so fast you'll be out of the game before you can blink an eye.Read more…Baseball - The Batting Order
When you were a kid and played baseball, if you were lucky enough to even find 18 kids to play a regulation game, when it came to the batting order you pretty much took your best hitter and put him in the cleanup, or fourth spot in the order and just threw everyone else anywhere you could think. It didn't really matter.Major league managers have to put a little more thought into their lineups.Read more…Baseball - A Humorous Look
Okay, maybe everybody in the world knows the game of baseball and knows how to play it. But for those of you who maybe don't get out much, this is a very basic guide to the game and hopefully will be more than enough to either make you want to go out and buy a bat, ball and a glove or send you screaming into your room to turn on the television.Baseball is played outdoors, but not really.Read more…Barry Bonds Hopes Albert Pujols Shatters Home Run Record
It is no surprise that everyone in MLB knows who Barry Bonds is, between the smashed balls and records to the Balco investigation, the name is now synonymous with baseball. If you asked Barry Bonds to name a few players in the league however, you may be waiting a while. There is one name that stands out in Bonds mind when he thinks about Baseball, and that name is Albert Pujols.Read more…Major League Baseball's Interleague Play Draws Record Crowds
For some reason or another, Major League Baseball seems to have a very bias fan base. For big games such as Boston vs. New York Yankees the crowd is always huge, yet when there is an interleague game such as the White Sox vs.Read more…What is a Pitching Machine?
When you are trying to be good at baseball or softball, you may want to try to get your hitting down pack. Hitting is all about the timing so you must have the proper instructions when it comes to learning to hit. You should have the proper timing when to swing and when to shift your weight.Read more…Baseball Fact Or Fiction
It is absolutely amazing how and what happened to propel baseball into a world class following. The facts the fiction the truth the half truths and the overall general speculation has caused and will always cause a torrent of arguments and controversy.We are obliged to accept some and most of the storied history of the game as pure fact.Read more…Baseballs Knot Hole Gang
In the early years of baseball many of the playing fields were enclosed by wooden fences. Some of the youngsters who did not have the fare to purchase a ticket to the game were satisfied to just watch the game and their baseball heroes thru "open knotholes" in the fence. I can visualize one youngster crouched down "sneaking a peek" of the game and reporting what he is seeing to a couple of youngsters anxiously awaiting their turn at the knothole.Read more…Baseball And Boston Or Boston And Baseball
Boston home of the brave and the Braves is baseball through and through and over and over. We can speak of records and proclaim this is the all time leader. Would you hazard a two pence wager on which team holds a whopping .Read more…History of Softball
The game of softball has an interesting history. America has always been the most innovative and inventive nations of the world when it comes to sports. Softball is one of the finest innovations in the history of American sports.Read more…Baseball Is A Dating Game
So many times in the past in casual conversation I have heard the remark, "the first date (John or Joe or whoever) we went to a baseball game. Naturally now that I am busily providing my information on baseball for all to enjoy many of the people I meet confirm this same comment.Would it not be a most amusing statistic to know for real how many first dates enjoyed a thrilling baseball game.Read more…Message To Young Baseball Players (Especially Pitchers): Take Care Of Your Arms
Frequently on spring afternoons I hear the plinking sound of aluminum baseball bats and the popping of mitts as players ranging from six years or younger up to the local high school team work on their skills at the park in my neighborhood. Living close to two baseball parks gives me the opportunity to go out and throw the ball around once in awhile. Each time I do, I’m reminded of the consequences of not taking care of my arm while I was younger.Read more…Baseball History May Be Ever Changing But Some Things Never Change
Baseball history, like all history, certainly is ever changing, but some aspects of the game have remained unchanged for well over a half-century. There are a few reasons for this - over time the basic rules of the game have for the most part remained unaltered; the development of essential skills continues to involve an investment of time and personnel by ball clubs; and fans have always flocked to see money players and exciting teams.In 1976, Major League Baseball (MLB) was changed forever with the birth of free agency.Read more…Baseball Demographics
There are some things in our society which tends to destroy the fabric of our life as a family. The simple things we so nonchalantly ignore are deteriorating the ability for families to enjoy togetherness as a unit.Is there a major ball stadium anywhere in the United States of America barring none which can report there is not one red cent of taxpayer money helping there business.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.