There are all kinds of fashion statements made in the game of baseball these days. The unbuttoned jersey, the flat bill hat, the eye black covering half of a player’s face are just a few that fans may notice in any given baseball game. One of the more interesting ones that may cause fans to […]

The storied history of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley field are well-documented among baseball historians, but the Chicago White Sox also have a rich history that can be traced all the way back to the early 1900’s. The Cubs were a member of the National League and the White Sox were a member of the

If you have been attending Major League Baseball games for any great length of time, you know that feeling of dread and disappointment that washes over you.  You look up and see monstrous clouds in the sky.  You start to hear the roars of thunder and possibly even flashes of lightning. You know in your

At all levels of baseball, from Little League to the Major Leagues, warning signs are posted (usually at or somewhere near home plate) around baseball stadiums all over the world reading “NO PEPPER”.  Have you ever wondered what this two-word phrase means? No, it is NOT referring to the favorite condiment you may be adding

If you love baseball and enjoy hours of practice sessions at home using the pitching machine, it’s wise to invest in the best baseball hitting mat. These are artificial mats that imitate the type of flooring you actually have in a real stadium. The biggest benefit of using a baseball hitting mat is that it

What is the first thing that comes to an American’s mind when hearing the word cricket? Probably insects or maybe awkward silences. Overseas, the first thought is usually of a sport that is very similar to America’s pastime. Cricket was invented long before baseball was even a thought. Cricket’s exact date of origin is mostly

(CRAAAAACK!!!) You hear the loud, sudden sound of a baseball smashing against the sweet spot of a wooden bat!  Then, (DOOOONNNG) you hear the loud thud when the ball slaps against the foul pole.  Was that ball fair or foul? It is a question that is asked quite often by baseball fans, players, coaches, and

America’s pastime has so many endearing qualities such as the 7th inning stretch, friendly exchanges between baserunners and infielders, and unique dugout celebrations when hitters club an extra-base hit among many others. However, several players have developed a particular habit that has become ill-favored among some fans: the crotch grab. There are many reasons baseball