Are You A Movie Freak? Here is a List of the Top 3 Baseball Movies

Are you among those who love both, baseball and movies? If you do not get time for both, you can watch some baseball movies. Here is a list of the top baseball movies. Let me start with the movie on number 3.

Cool Baseball Facts and Trivia to Amuse You!

Baseball is a fabulous game with an even longer history. So in this article I am going to take a trawl through time and pick out ten of the very best cool baseball facts and baseball trivia to keep you amused.

Best Baseball Songs

But it isn't just summer and baseball that go together; through innings of the past, baseball and song have always gone together as well. Not only does nearly every American know the words to Take Me Out to the Ballgame, but all sorts of other music have been as much a part of the game as a box of cracker jacks. Over the years, several songs have been written directly about baseball or using baseball as a metaphor for life. The following is our list of the best baseball songs, those that belong at the top of the order.

Geeks and Baseball

How Technology Transformed the Game of Baseball.

Home Run Statistics: Going Going Gone

The home run. The big enchilada. The you can't get a better hit than this. Check out some of the facts.

Baseball And Hot Dogs: The Origins Of Both American Institutions Are Shrouded In Mystery

The first baseball game and the first hot dog served up at a ballgame - both lost to history.   Where did the greatest pairing in American culture come from?

Unusual Baseball Statistics: I Love 'em

Some of the greats of the game had some astounding statistics. I guess that makes sense. Looking at some of these stats in a different way is what I think you will enjoy about this piece.

My Top Baseball Teams of All Time (In No Particular Order)

Amazing teams. Tremendous players. Some incredible feats. When you think, as a baseball fan, of some of the games remarkable achievements some of these teams will come to mind.

American League Baseball Teams: 2006 Season Preview

What will come about from the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry? Can the Cleveland Indians build on their last season's success. Will the White Sox repeat? Are the Angels locks to win the West again? Will the Rangers and Devil Rays always stink?

Some Funny and Some Not So Funny Baseball Quotes

Bob Uecker is at it again. Sandy Koufax is deep. What do these players have to say about their sport?

Some Astounding Baseball Statistics

Looking at statistics is like reading the great American Novel for some people. I have spent hours in the library viewing the numbers. I am still amazed by the statistics of some of these players.

MLB Baseball History

Do you know the history of Major League Baseball. Read here.

Latino Baseball Players, The Hall of Famers

When you think of Baseball, you may naturally think of Latino professional players. We know that baseball is a major sport played in almost every Latin American country next to futbol. However, the truth is that Latino players make up approximately 25% to 28% of the MLB players. What most people may not know is how many Latino players are Hall of Famers.

My Top Ten Favorite Baseball Movies

Here are my favorite baseball movies of all time. They all had one thing in common.

Top Ten Reasons Why I Love Baseball

I am enjoyng this article. I get to look at all the reason, at least the top ten reasons, why I love baseball. What are your top ten?

Does the Home Run Chase Really Matter Anymore?

The year of 1998 was a banner year for Major League Baseball. It was the year where the fans returned and embraced Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa's chase of Roger Maris' single season homerun record that had stood for 37 years.

Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The goal is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot square, or diamond. Players on one team (the batting team) take turns hitting against the pitcher of the other team (the fielding team), which tries to stop them from scoring runs by getting hitters out in any of several ways. A player on the batting team can stop at any of the bases and later advance via a teammate's hit or other means. The teams switch between batting and fielding whenever the fielding team records three outs. One turn at bat for each team constitutes an inning; nine innings make up a professional game. The team with the most runs at the end of the game wins.

Evolving from older bat-and-ball games, an early form of baseball was being played in England by the mid-eighteenth century. This game and the related rounders were brought by British and Irish immigrants to North America, where the modern version of baseball developed. By the late nineteenth century, baseball was widely recognized as the national sport of the United States. Baseball on the professional, amateur, and youth levels is now popular in North America, parts of Central and South America and the Caribbean, and parts of East Asia. The game is sometimes referred to as hardball, in contrast to the derivative game of softball.

In North America, professional Major League Baseball (MLB) teams are divided into the National League (NL) and American League (AL). Each league has three divisions: East, West, and Central. Every year, the major league champion is determined by playoffs that culminate in the World Series. Four teams make the playoffs from each league: the three regular season division winners, plus one wild card team. Baseball is the leading team sport in both Japan and Cuba, and the top level of play is similarly split between two leagues: Japan's Central League and Pacific League; Cuba's West League and East League. In the National and Central leagues, the pitcher is required to bat, per the traditional rules. In the American, Pacific, and both Cuban leagues, there is a tenth player, a designated hitter, who bats for the pitcher. Each top-level team has a farm system of one or more minor league teams. These teams allow younger players to develop as they gain on-field experience against opponents with similar levels of skill.

2006 Anaheim Angels Preview

Mike Scioscia and his 2005 Anaheim Angels entered the new season ready to defend their 2004 American League West Title. Although the 2004 season ended in a disappointing 3 game ALDS sweep to the World Series Boston Red Sox, the Angels remained poised and confident they could return to the postseason once again.

2006 Houston Astros Predictions

The Houston Astros made an incredible run to finish the 2005 regular season, stealing the Wild Card and defeating conference rival St. Louis in the playoffs on their way to the World Series.

Tickets Mean Outstanding Baseball

The History of the Oakland Athletics baseball team with great moments and ticket buying tips.

Finish Another Losing Season 2009

The Oakland Athletics finished last in the AL West at 75-87 - the only team in the division with a sub .500 record. The Athletics had a fairly good second half of the 09' season but inconsistency in the beginning and middle put the kibosh on their playoff hopes.

Athletics Look for Signs of Improvement in 2010

The Oakland Athletics finished last in the Al West Division with a 75-87 record - it's surprising the A's won 75 games with the roster they had. The A's had the 4th worst record in the AL in 2009. The A's want to develop home grown players while spending as little money as possible on free agents and the "main event" type players.

2006 Toronto Bluejays Predictions

With all the talk about the Yankees and Red Sox once again duking it out in the American League East, the Toronto Blue Jays could be the sleeper of this division.   They are led by arguably the best pitcher in baseball ace Roy Halladay. Halladay was well on his way to the second Cy Young Award.

Great 2009 Season

The Atlanta Braves finished the 2009 campaign with a strong season just missing the playoffs with a 86-76 record. The Braves were a better road team then home - road record of 46-35 vs. home record of 40-41.

The Strength of the Pitching Staff

The Atlanta Braves made the most out of their team in 2009. The Braves were very close to making the playoffs but falling short at the end. The Braves produced a 86-76 record finishing 3rd in the National League East behind the Florida Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies.

Plans for 2010

It has been several years since the Atlanta Braves have been decently competitive, but they were pretty good in 2009. They almost made the playoffs, and if they had not had such a poor first half of the season, they may have even won the National League East. But they didn't, so now it is time to look ahead to 2010.

2006 Milwaukee Brewers Predictions

The Brewers have been terrible year after year, but 2005 saw this new-look team climb to a .500 record for the first time in over 12 years while playing well in a beautiful ballpark. It was their first non-losing season since 1992, and the Club rewarded manager Ned Yost with a contract extension through 2008.

2006 St. Louis Cardinals Predictions

The Cardinals 2005 campaign was a disappointment due to the high expectations that were set by a World Series birth in 2004. The Cardinals had 5 less regular season wins, with 100, in 2005 than they did in 2004, largely because of winning just 9 of 19 down the stretch and just 16 of their remaining 30.

Four Little-Known Baseball/Softball Training Secrets, PART 1

Baseball and softball are not games of strength, but of EXPLOSIVE POWER. Just how strong do you have to be to pick up a 5 oz baseball, or a 30 oz bat? On the other hand, propelling that 5 oz ball 90+ mph, or hitting a ball 400+ feet with that 30 oz bat requires tremendous power - the ability to perform work. In this case, the work of playing baseball and softball at a high level.

Four Little-known Baseball / Softball Training Secrets, Part 2

Face it, on any given day there are a multitude of factors that can adversely affect your game. The biggest dynamic I see in the game is SPEED - pure running speed. It seems that no matter what else may be going on on the field, it shows up every day, on every play. In our on-going efforts of attempting to dispel the training myths of baseball, so that you can perform better and more safely, adjust your running program to include speed development.

Four Little-known Baseball / Softball Training Secrets, Part 3

Everyone knows that you use more of your body than just your arm to throw a baseball or softball. Yet, when I walk through a gym I always see ball players spending most of their time "working" their upper body. If their motivation behind training this way is that they think this will help their arm strength, well, they are largely mistaken. Studies show that the split between how much you use your arm and trunk to make an overhand throw to be 53% arm and 47% trunk. And, that's defining "arm" broadly to include shoulder and chest muscles.

Four Little-known Baseball / Softball Training Secrets, Part 4

When performing RESISTANCE TRAINING, strive for STRENGTH BALANCE ACROSS JOINTS AND MUSCLE GROUPS, as opposed to merely developing size and strength. Why does this matter? Because muscle strength imbalances are among the leading causes of sports injuries. For example, pulled hamstrings (back of upper leg) are often the result of quadriceps muscles (front of upper leg) that are stronger due to over-training.

How to Prepare Your Child

Parents often ask me what their children can do to prepare for their baseball season.   It's hard to get in shape in one month, but there are several rules of training that they should follow.   Before you can throw a baseball or hit a baseball hard, you have to throw and hit easy.

Do Not Let Stress Spoil Your Game

In almost every sport played today, stress is an undivided part of it. In every game we face a lot of competition and a flare to win the game. Sometimes, when the game involves the emotions and expectations of thousands of people, it becomes a extreme difficult situation for the players to cope up with that stress during the game. It is not just an athlete who experiences stress during the game but even experienced coaches, officials and parents who get stress.

Avoid Dehydration During The Game

A very important fact about baseball, that most of the players do not know, is that one must always be careful about the hydration level in the body while playing. You must drink the required amount of water everyday. Water is very important for human body. But, you might not have seen it written like this earlier; at least, not with respect to baseball! We are going to tell you some of the facts about this game that are very important for you to understand.

Successful Pitching In the Fall

Fall is a very important season of the year because most of the teams tend to go out of form when fall starts. The obvious reason behind this is that most of the teams practice during the spring and the summer time. So, when fall comes, pitchers become out of form. We have to offer a few guidelines so that you can stay fit and in form, as usual.

What Amount of Training is Enough for You?

If we look at the history, we can see a huge increment in the sports programs available for youngsters, since then. Today, a large number of communities have their own leagues for baseball, basketball, soccer, football and many other games. Besides that, there are a lot of individual sports like swimming, skating, tennis etc. available for youngsters.

How to Properly Grip a Baseball Bat

UNC Assistant Baseball Coach Chad Holbrook demonstrates how to get the maximum power from your grip.

Baseball Specific Exercises and Nutrition

Are you a college baseball player or striving to become a college baseball player?   Then this program is perfect for you.   It includes a proper nutritional program along with a specified baseball workout program designed for either a pitcher or a position player.

A-Rod Finesse

Baylor's 3B, Raynor Campbell, robs Rice's Danny Lehmann of a base hit with an Alex Rodriguez type play.

Slugger Sets New Record

Texas sophomore Kyle Russell sets a new school home run record as he belts his 21st of the season in the Longhorns' game against Rice.

Beantown in San Diego

Pepperdine's Brett Hunter drills San Diego's Logan Gelbrich in a losing 7-3 losing effort.

Catcher Gets Taken Out

Pepperdine's Luke Salas takes out San Diego's catcher, Jordan Abruzzo, to try and stop him from converting the double play.

Pitcher Gets Forrest Gumped

During the Rice v Tulane baseball game, Rice's Jared Gayhart beans Tulane's pitcher Sean Morgan, who didn't have enough time to react, right in the butt.

2006 Chicago Cubs Predictions

The Chicago Cubs are one of America's most beloved teams despite the disappointment that they bring to their faithful followers year after year. The Cubs are hoping a key off season acquisition of Juan Pierre, to replace the inconsistent Corey Patterson in center field, will pay off.

Chicago Cubs Pitcher Mark Prior Re-signs

After many trips through the rumor mill, Mark Prior accepted the Chicago Cubs' offer on January 27 to a one-year, $3.65 million contract. That is $900,000 more than the salary he would have earned under the contract he voided in November. For more, read the full story.

2006 Chicago Cubs Preview

With the departure of slugger Sammy Sosa, the offensive output for the Chicago Cubs has been replaced by the likes of superstars Derek Lee (.335 46 107) and Aramis Ramirez (.302 31 92).

2006 Arizona Diamondbacks Preview

Rebounding from a truly disastrous 111 loss season in 2004, the Arizona Diamondbacks improved their 2005 season record to 77-85 including a final 8-2 record to finish the last 10 games of the year.

2006 Season Preview

You expect a young team like the Dodgers to struggle on the road they did last year. It will probably still be to your benefit to look to bet against these Dodgers on the road in the 2006 Baseball season.

Can The Dodgers Rebound From A Disastrous 2005 Season?

They have a new GM, a new 1st baseman, shortstop, third baseman, center fielder, GM, and others. Will, this mix improve on 2005's disastrous season? Possibly, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, President of Customersatisfaction.com, sales, service & success coach, and best-selling author of 12 books and the audio program, The Law of Large Numbers: How To Make Success Inevitable, published by Nightingale-Conant. According to this popular keynote speaker and radio and TV commentator, it's very possible they'll make it to the post-season, given their weak division, but don't look for them to go past the first round.

So, What's Up With These Dodgers?

Someone should buddy up to Tommy Lasorda, maybe after a nice meal, and ask: So, what's up with this team? Suggests Dr. Gary S. Goodman, noted sales, service, and success consultant. Like a custodian at an institution, he might know something profound that others have missed. And if it has something to do with a Brooklyn soul, perhaps he can tip us off about waking it up from its long and deep sleep, says this keynote speaker and author of the popular audio program, The Law of Large Numbers: How To Make Success Inevitable, published by Nightingale-Conant.

Baseball Hat, The History and Future of the World's Most Popular Hat

Baseball is one of the most popular sports in the United States of America, and continues to gain popularity across the world for the exciting sport it is. The one thing which baseball spawned however was a trend which will never be outgrown by the actual sport. It is used by people from all countries, young people, old people, even people who hate baseball. It is the baseball hat!

Selecting the Right Baseball Bat for More Home Runs

Find out about the most popular baseball bats and the advantages of each.

How to Break your New Baseball Glove

The game of baseball continues to fascinate North Americans as they watch and participate in the game of baseball.   More and more people are playing baseball than ever before.

Fantasy BB Week 9 Planner

Amber Wilson and fantasy baseball expert David Gonos go over all the latest matchups and trends to help set your lineup and give you the edge in your fantasy league.

Fantasy Baseball Weekly: June 4, 2007

Amber Wilson and senior fantasy baseball analyst Eric Mack talk about Roger Clemens closing in on a return, and one returning pitcher that may outplay the Rocket.

Fantasy Baseball Weekly: May 21, 2007

Amber Wilson and senior fantasy baseball analyst Eric Mack go over the top performers in Week 7 and look at some interesting pitching rotation situations in the AL Central.

Fantasy Baseball Weekly: May 14, 2007

Amber Wilson is joined by fantasy baseball analyst Eric Mack to talk about the injury to Josh Beckett, who's hot and who's not, and much more in Major League Baseball.

Fantasy Baseball Weekly: May 7, 2007

Amber Wilson is joined by fantasy baseball analyst Eric Mack to get you all caught up on the latest like what to do with Roger Clemens and who's hot and who's not in Major League Baseball.

Barry Bonds: Let's Get Off His Back!

Some years back Baseball banned steroids. They have tested their players for steroids ever since. So why the current investigation? Is it just because some guy wrote a book?

Barry Bonds Deals Baseball Yet Another Black Eye

As the steroid talk swirls around baseball like the juice surging into Jason Giambi's veins, America's favorite pastime continues to be bruised, right when spring training is getting started.   First, it was Giambi's admission of taking the muscle-enhancing drug.   Then, Jose Canseco shocked the sports world with his tell-all book about his use of steroids, swinging a syringe with better accuracy than he ever swung a bat.   Now, it's baseball's homerun king, Barry Bonds, making us despise the sport's most talented player, with his strange ramblings at a preseason press conference, laced with perfunctory glances at interviewers, lame defenses of his own lousy image, along with distracting accusations aimed at various targets.

Barry Bonds and Home Run Number 756

Will Barry Bonds reach the 756 home run mark and eclipse Hammerin' Hank Aaron? The controversial Barry Bonds certainly is a baseball legend in his own mind, but does he have enough star quality and MLB cache to keep him in the baseball limelight?   Is he a has been or someone who should be a has been?

San Francisco Giants History

The San Francisco have a rich and storied history that is filled with many great moments and players, as they have five World Championships to their credit and have had such greats as Carl Hubbell, Bobby Thomson, Wille McCovey, and Juan Marichal.

2006 Cleveland Indians Preview

The Cleveland Indians were arguably the best overall team in baseball during the 2nd half of the season. The Indians remained right in the thick of the AL pennant chase until the very last week of the season when a 4-6 record in their last 10 games left them two games back in the wildcard standings.

Eleven Years and Running for FanFest

Safeco Field will be full of festivities, fans, players, managers and coaches and more, for FanFest. New general manager Jack Zduriencik, manager Don Wakamatsu and a brand new coaching staff will be there. Spirited mascot Mariner Moose will be on hand to provide his own brand of entertainment as no other can.

Seattle Mariners Fans Should Be Proud

So they won't make the playoffs. But who really thought they would when the season had begun? Think back to 2008 and you might remember that this was one of the worst teams in baseball.

The Journey of the Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners struggled even after their first decade of existence. They have gone through several changes of ownership as well as managers. It took great managing skills and a time together on the road to make them a strong team. However, they are yet to win an AL pennant and a chance to play in the World Series.

2009 Season Recap

The Florida Marlins were once again right there for the division win or wild card birth - but fell just short finishing the regular season 87-75 finishing 2nd in the NL East. The Marlins seem to get the best young talent every year once they develop after a couple seasons and make their annual playoff run.

Continue to Win, Despite Low Salary Cap

At 6'7" and 240 pounds, Johnson is imposing on the mound. He has earned the reputation for being cool, calm and collected during a game. His size gives him a commanding presence. But once he commands your attention with his size, he holds it with his talent.

Josh Johnson

It really is amazing how the Florida Marlins stay competitive every year with the payroll they have - usually the lowest or one of the lowest every season. Florida Marlins made a wild card run all season but couldn't quite get their finishing with a 87-75 record. The Marlins philosophy after the winning two World Series in 7 seasons was to tear the team down and build it back up - and they have.

Mets Won't Win The World Series

The baseball playoffs are around the corner, and the Mets are looking like the only real choice to come out of the National League.

New York Mets Baseball

A video love for the New York Mets.

The Worst Baseball Team

Interim manager Jim Riggleman recently denied the fact according to a report, but it's quite evident that the Washington Nationals are the worst baseball team out there. The worst team in baseball can usually be judged by a team's record, and the 51-98 standing of the Washington Nationals gives every indication that they're the worst team in baseball. Especially when you consider the fact that every other team in the league has won 60 games or more.

Winter Caravan Revving Into Action!

The Washington Nationals Winter Caravan for 2009 promises to be unlike any other they've had in the past. The Nationals plan to start their Winter Caravan around Washington, D.C. this year and from there the sites will include Maryland stops in Rockville and Annapolis along with Virginia stops in Woodbridge and Richmond. The Nationals, for the first time, will have a NatsFest in Nationals Park as part of the Winter Caravan events planned for this year.

2006 Baltimore Orioles Predictions

Despite a red hot 26-14 start to the 2005 season, the Orioles once again couldn't contend with the Yankees and the Boston Red Sox for the AL East crown as they went just 48-74 the rest of the way out and finished well behind the leaders of the pack. The Orioles gained many backers in the early going as they got off to a fast start.

2006 Baltimore Orioles Preview

Prior to the All Star break the Baltimore Orioles were playing like they were destined for one of those dream seasons. On June 21, Baltimore held a two-game lead over the division rival Boston Red Sox and had assembled an impressive 42-28 record.

San Diego Padres

In 1968 the San Diego Padres came to life, as the city was awarded a National League franchise during the owners meetings in Chicago, as expected the first five years of existence for the San Diego Padres are difficult in the won-loss column, but things gradually start to go around in 1974 as Ray Kroc the founder of McDonald's purchases the San Diego Padres in a move that prevents the team from relocating to Wahington D.C.

Demotion for the Padres Outfielder

Terrmel Sledge was not likely too pleased when he heard the San Diego Padres were demoting him.   However, it really should not have come as too much of a surprise.

Philadelphia Phillies

This article is about the Philadelphia Phillies. find out what they are doing after winning the 2008 World Series.

Cheap Philadelphia Phillies Tickets and Where to Find Them

Are you a baseball fan who is in search of the best place to find cheap Philadelphia Phillies tickets? Have you tried purchasing regular baseball tickets from the box office only to them to run out of tickets before you could get your hands on one? If so, then you should read this short article on why you should buy your tickets online.

2006 Pittsburgh Pirates Predictions

If only the Pirates still had Barry Bonds? They did pick up 2-time All-star and perennial .300 hitter Sean Casey from Cincinnati in exchange for a young question mark pitcher in Dave Williams.

2010 Season Preview and Predictions

The Texas Rangers are coming off of their second consecutive season of finishing second in the AL West and were active in the off-season to get the personnel to move up a spot in the division standings. Fourth-year Ranger pitcher Kevin Millwood was traded away for Vladimir Guerrero and spare parts and they brought in Rich Harden to replace Millwood. Harden lacks the experience of Millwood, but he has tremendous potential.

2009 Season a Disappointment

Things looked great for the Tampa Bay Rays last season. Dethroning both the Yankees and the Red Sox to win the AL East was a shock to the rest of the baseball world. No one in a million years would have expected the Rays to win the division, and it had seemingly been close to a million years since a team that wasn't the Yankees or the Red Sox did in fact win the division.

Carl Crawford

Sure he can hit. Sure he can field. But what Carl Crawford does best is steal bases. The lefty out of left field has led the American League in stolen bases four times in the seven seasons he has played in the Major Leagues. With 304 career stolen bases, including the two he has stolen so far in the 2009 season, at the age of 27, he is tied with Reggie Sanders for 148th place on the list of career stolen base leaders. His career high record was 59 in 2004, with which he led the American League. In second place in the AL was Ichiro Suzuki with a mere 36. He is only the eighth player in MLB history to have stolen 200 bases before his 25th birthday. He man has even stolen home.

Evan Longoria

It all fell into place for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2008. Their standout prospect, Evan Longoria, stormed into the Major Leagues and became their standout third baseman. It was a spectacular season for Longoria, and sensational, too, for the team.

2006 Cincinnati Reds Preview

The biggest news for Cincinnati Reds fans in 2005 was the fact that Ken Griffey Jr.(.301 35 92) was able to play an entire season injury free for the first time in over 5 full seasons.

2006 Boston Red Sox Predictions

After coming back from 3 games down against the Yankees in the ALCS 2 years ago, hopes were high for the Redsox to take the division last season but they came up short. The 2006 AL East is slated to go down to the wire once again.

Inside The Monster: Opening Day Part 1

ITM checks in with Red Sox Nation at the Red Sox home opener 2006.

Inside The Monster: Opening Day Part 2

ITM checks in with Red Sox Nation at the home opener 2006 (Part 2 of 2)

2006 Boston Red Sox Preview

After finally breaking the 86-year curse of Babe Ruth not to mention performing one of the most miraculous comebacks in baseball history vs. the Yankees, the Boston Red Sox entered the 2005 season hopeful their good fortune would continue.

2006 Colorado Rockies Preview

The Colorado Rookies suffered through a tough 95 loss season ending the year 15 games behind the NL West Champion San Diego Padres. The 2005 offense was led by 1st baseman Todd Helton (.320 20 79), outfielder Dustan Mohr (.214 17 38), and the young 3rd baseman Garrett Atkins (.287 13 89).

2006 Kansas City Royals Preview

Ask any Royal fan and they will tell you there just simply werent many things for them to cheer about in 2005.In fact,the 2005 Kansas City Royals were a complete train wreck and thats putting things somewhat mildly.

MLB Spring Training 2006: New Players

There are many new players starting in spring training this year. Bringing new players is always exciting for the team, the league, and the fans. Fans who go to spring training enjoy seeing new talent and are impressed by someone who is new and has never played on the majors before. Many people who follow college baseball are excited to see a player that they liked in the major leagues. It is fun to watch the players practice and learn how to play baseball as a team.

The History of Spring Training

Spring training almost started at the same time as baseball itself. The first record spring training event occurred in 1870 when the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the Chicago White Stockings held camps in New Orleans. However, some believe the first spring training wasn't until the Washington Capitals had a four-day training camp in Jacksonville in 1888.

Steroid Use in Baseball from Madtv

Learn how to unintentionally use steroids.

An Open Letter To Donald Fehr About Steroid Abuse In Baseball

Allegations have been made that at the height of steroid abuse in Baseball more then half of all the ballplayers were involved. By All accounts that abuse is in the past and today only a handful of Baseball players are using performance-enhancing Drugs.

Barry Bonds And Steroid Use

Barry Bonds has allegedly been taking steroids to enhance his baseball skills. Will the book be thrown at Bonds or will he avoid conviction and go onto to pass Hank Aaron's homerun record?

What If Mickey Mantle Had Used Steroids?

The all-time poster boy for 'playing hurt' in baseball has to be Mickey Mantle, the New York Yankees' legendary center fielder, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, sales, service and success coach, and best-selling author of 12 books and the audio program, The Law of Large Numbers: How To Make Success Inevitable, published by Nightingale-Conant. According to this popular keynote speaker and radio and TV commentator, Mantle might have amassed monster statistics if he had the benefit of steroids and modern medicine. (Henry Aaron, too!)

Major League Baseball Tickets: How to Get the Best Seats in the Stadium

There is no better thrill than attending a baseball game in person. Baseball is America's classic pastime and has been enjoyed for generations and generations. Watching a game of baseball in person gets you closer to the heart and soul of the game than watching it on television. If you have never seen a baseball game in person then you are missing out on the feel of being in a stadium full of fans, hearing the crack of the bat, and enjoying the real outdoors and sunny weather.

Detroit Tigers Road Record Has My Attention!

Growing up in Canada with the city of Detroit being the closest destination to watch a major league baseball game, I became a huge fan of the Detroit Tigers. I rejoiced in 1967 when Mickey Lolich and his crew knocked off the might Bob Gibson and the St. Louis Cardinals to win the World Series.

2006 Detroit Tigers Preview

About the only good news for Detroit Tigers fans in 2005 occurred at the end of the season. In October it was announced that Jim Leyland was coming out of retirement and had accepted the Tigers managerial job.

Minnesota Twins Should Be Proud

The Minnesota Twins had one of the greatest division comebacks in baseball history - down 3 games with 4 to play and overtaking the Detroit Tigers. The Minnesota twins beat the Detroit Tigers in a one game playoff in game 163 in thrilling fashion. The Minnesota twins played in their second consecutive one game playoff - but last year suffered a different fate losing to the Chicago White Sox for division supremacy.

Target Field: The New Home of the Minnesota Twins

After 37 years of sterile, indoor baseball the Minnesota Twins are preparing to move into their new outdoor baseball home, Target Field. As a long time Twins fan and a long time dome sufferer (except when it is cold and rainy, then I love the dome), I am counting the days until baseball is outdoors again in Minnesota. It has been a long, torturous journey to get to this point.

Aaron Rowand with an Incredible Catch with Bases Loaded

Unbelievable catch by the center fielder, Aaron Rowand of the Philadelphia Phillies, in which he breaks his nose crashing into the wall.

Funny Japanese Baseball Ad

Check out this funny baseball ad from Japan.

How to Snag a Major League Baseball

Only On The Web: Katie Couric introduces Steve Hartman's interview with Zack Hample, who has snagged nearly 3,000 baseballs at major league games, then files her daily notebook.

Before and After Jackie

Raging sports poet and director of the documentary, Playing with Rage, Sean Pamphilon's take on a baseball pioneer who died way too early--perhaps, in part--because of the indignities he suffered.

Ryan Howard

Ryans Howard's 7 RBI night against Yanks.

Ryan Howard's Mammoth Homer

June 20 Ryan Howard's Homer against the Yankees' Mike Mussina- first pitch!

Giambos

Steroid cereal spoof.

Catcher Bowled Over By Another Catcher

Catchers love to abuse catchers.. here is the proof! Watch Brad Davis (now with MLB Florida Marlins) level the opposing team's catcher.

Punky Brewster: Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Punky power! Punky Brewster fans and baseball fans can unite with this episode. Punky and Henry get a rare chance to see the Chicago Cubs make it to the playoffs. You'll even see clips of the Cubs vs. the San Diego Padres from the 1984 playoffs.

Can the 2006 Chicago White Sox Be World Beaters Again?

The Sox broke the Chicago World Series curse last year, but can they do it, again in '06? Sure, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman,   sales, service & success coach, and best-selling author of 12 books and the audio program, The Law of Large Numbers: How To Make Success Inevitable, published by Nightingale-Conant. According to this popular keynote speaker and radio and TV commentator, they'll field a competitive team, but only if they show their South Side grit, can they do it again.

The 2005 Chicago White Sox: Did Teamwork Trump Talent?

The Chicago White Sox played like a championship team in 2005, but was it their teamwork that won the World Series? asks Dr. Gary S. Goodman, President of Customersatisfaction.com, sales, service and success coach, and best-selling author of 12 books and the audio program, The Law of Large Numbers: How To Make Success Inevitable, published by Nightingale-Conant. According to this popular keynote speaker and radio and TV commentator, no matter how you shake it, to prevail in October you either need genuine stars on the field, or players who are having banner years.

2006 Chicago White Sox Preview

After waiting 88 years for a World Series title, the Chicago White Sox and 2nd year Manager Ozzie Guillen entered the 2005 season on a mission. After an impressive rookie managerial season the Venezuela born Guillen led his troops to a division leading 99-63 record.

White Sox Choke: I Told You So!

It's only the third game into the second half of the 2006 season and the Chicago White Sox are living what I prophesied oh, four or five weeks back. They're choking.

The Sox are Going to Miss Big Frank!

Trading slugger Frank Thomas was a mistake, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, sales, service & success coach, and best-selling author of 12 books and the audio program, The Law of Large Numbers: How To Make Success Inevitable, published by Nightingale-Conant. According to this popular keynote speaker and radio and TV commentator, the Oakland A's see the potential in the Big Hurt, especially to edge the Sox at crunch time.

Konerko's Chicago White Sox 2006: We're Not the Team We Were a Year Ago

It's an ominous sign, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, President of Customersatisfaction.com and noted speaker, author, consultant and coach, when, only three games into the 2006 campaign, newly appointed Team Captain Paul Konerko tries to distance this year's team from the World beating White Sox of 2005.

Sox Play Like Rooks, Not Champs

Having lost their fourth in a row, the Chicago White Sox look like laggards in their division instead of World Series Champs, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, noted sales, service, and success consultant. They had better get down to business and fast if they hope to contend this year, says this keynote speaker and author of the popular audio program, The Law of Large Numbers: How To Make Success Inevitable, published by Nightingale-Conant.

TNA: WHITE SOX MANAGER OZZIE GUILLEN SMASHES SIMON DIAMOND

Simon Diamond crashed the White Sox spring training in Tucson, Arizona, this past week, but it obviously didn't go as planned for the TNA star. Following a confrontation with AJ Pierzynski and Dale Torborg, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen took matters into his own hands and took a chair to Simon Diamond!

TNA: World Championship Belt for World Series Champions

The Chicago White Sox and TNA Wrestling have joined forces to honor the team's Player of the Game for the 2006 season with a championship belt that the players will pass around to the daily hero.

White Sox Rookie Hazing

Bobby Jenks, Brian Anderson, Ryan Sweeney, and Boone Logan are forced to wear Fred Flintstone, female and male ASU cheerleader, and Gladiator costumes, respectively, on their upcoming road trip.

The First True Baseball World Series

For the first time ever, the best baseball players will be representing their corresponding countries in a recognized competitive event that will determine which country is King. Although Baseball is deemed as America's favorite pastime, you can rest assured that other countries will come ready to play and to be recognized as a worthy opponent.

Getting to the World Series

The main objective for any baseball team is getting to the World Series at the end of the season. Two teams, who have beaten out all other teams in the league, face off in a final few games to determine who is the best that year.

Three Reasons Why the NL May Not Win the World Series for Awhile

It's been obvious to baseball observers that the American League has overtaken the National League, as evidenced by the recent World Series and All-Star game results. These streaks come and go, but it may take the senior circuit a little longer than usual to reverse this recent trend.

2006 New York Yankees Preview

The New York Yankees simply werent themselves for much of the 2005 season. The Bombers starting pitching proved spotty for much of the year while their offense regularly scratched and clawed for runs during the entire first half of the season.

David Wells Apologizes for Criticism

When Commissioner Bud Selig told the Yankees to remove their apology sign regarding the star players who chose to play in the World Baseball Classic, David Wells was not happy about the commissioner's opinions.

The Yankees Are In Trouble

The New York Yankees are in trouble with or without Roger Clemens. Steinbrenner is looking at options.

NY Yankee Roger Clemens: We Put the Rocket Under the Scope

Once more out of retirement he comes, the Rocket. Roger Clemens, can he possibly be worth what the Yankees Cashman is paying him? He's over 40, can he still pitch over 5 innings per start?

Mr. Runs Batted In

When I think of Lou Gehrig I think of consistency, strength, and power. Maybe you see him the same way I see him. I have been moved to tears looking at his statistics in a baseball stats book. He is one of my heroes.