Have you ever been watching a Major League Baseball game during the day and noticed many infielders and outfielders wearing sunglasses?  You may have asked yourself, “I wonder if pitchers are allowed to wear sunglasses on the mound?”  In this article, we will answer this question and dive into some other fascinating things about baseball […]

The crack of a baseball bat making contact with a ball is among the most-recognizable sounds in sports. However, that crack sound is different at the very top baseball levels compared with the others, like in college or youth baseball leagues. Those who have watched baseball at all levels have to ask, Why do MLB

Every July and August, Little Leaguers from all across the world gather in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to compete in the annual Little League World Series. It is not uncommon to see a group of twelve year olds from Taiwan mesmerize fans as they play their way to the championship game. Their discipline, talent, and passion for

If you are a baseball fan you may have had the urge to buy your favorite baseball player’s jersey.  Did you experience any sort of “sticker shock” when you saw how expensive Major League Baseball jerseys are?  Did you wonder why these MLB jerseys are priced so high?  In this article, we will go over

The person in charge of baseball games is called a manager, compared with other sports and their “head coaches.” Tradition is among the reasons, outlined here.

The hardest pitch to hit in baseball depends on the batter, but the most challenging appear to be the split-fingered fastball and slider. Here are reasons why.

Have you ever wondered why lots of baseball players wear compression sleeves? Keep reading to learn this and other facts about compression sleeves.

Pete Rose made the home plate collision famous in the 1970 All Star Game when he trucked catcher Ray Fosse to win the game. The play caused some controversy as Fosse was never the same physically after the collision. While the home plate collision was an exciting part of the game back in Rose’s time

Attend a Major League Baseball game, and think, Who has the best spot to watch a game? The answer could be the umpire, who along with very close-up views of action, gets to travel around the continent along with other perks. That said, the question surfaces, Do MLB umpires pay for travel? No, top-level professional