Remembering Jerry The Red Sox are synonymous with the Fenway crowd — and with good reason. The Green Monster, Yawkey Way, Pesky’s Pole, and The Monster all have unique, mystical aura that makes the Red Sox very special. For generations of Red Sox fans, former player and broadcaster Jerry Remy was more than just an icon. He … Read more
Baseball Uniforms in the Major Leagues: The Evolution of the Battle Suit As you enter the ball park to take your seat, one of the first things that you notice is the players’ uniforms. There is a very good chance you don’t know a single one of the people on the field personally-it’s the colors … Read more
The Strikeout Is Ruining The Game Of Baseball Baseball is supposed to be a skill, strategy, and accuracy game. But lately, it seems like the strikeouts are ruling the day. More and more batters are whiffing, and fewer balls are actually being put in play. As a result, games are becoming longer and less exciting. … Read more
Baseball’s Greatest Hitters Baseball is one of the most popular sports in America. Evolving from bat and ball games played in England, it has now gained world renown and stands as one of the most famous games in the world. As with anything famous, it is greatly discussed. From measured statistics to personal opinion, any fan has … Read more
The Greatest Rivalry in Sports Throughout the world of sports, there are many rivalries that are “must-see” games. There’s Duke vs. North Carolina in college basketball, and in college football, there isn’t a more heated rivalry than Ohio State versus Michigan. In the NFL, the Packers and Bears return to the league’s early part. However, … Read more
Is It Really That Hard To Hit A Baseball? It’s one of the most iconic images in sports – a baseball player, bat in hand, standing at home plate, ready to take a swing. Whether you’re a casual fan or a diehard devotee, chances are you’ve wondered how hard it is to hit a baseball. … Read more
Quick Hit: “Big Papi” David Ortiz had quite a successful career in Boston and was just elected into the Hall of Fame on his first year of eligibility. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest clutch hitters in baseball’s modern era given his heroics in the 2004 ALCS and legendary 2013 World Series. Ortiz finished … Read more
Overview Baseball is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of nine players each. The game proceeds when a player on the fielding team, called the pitcher, throws a ball that a player on the batting team tries to hit with a bat. One of the first known mentions of baseball in America appeared in … Read more
Origins Of The Game Baseball is a sport that has been around for well over 100 years. It’s a game with a rich history and culture and an important role in American society. It’s simple enough that anyone can understand but complex enough that there is always an opportunity to learn more. It has a … Read more
Baseball is one of North America’s oldest and most historic sports, so the opportunity for a new city to acquire a professional team is a big deal. 30 teams make up the MLB, and it has been that way for a while now. You can never become complacent in sports, so there are always rumors about … Read more