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Chants are unique to baseball compared with the other major team sports. Almost anyone who’s ever been around a youth ballfield has heard on a pitch, “Hey, batter, batter! Swing!” Or, between pitches, a rhyme including “Pitcher’s got a rubber arm …” A baseball chant is a short phrase, or group of words, shouted by […]

Stealing bases is one of the most exciting parts of baseball. A stolen base attempt is a battle between the defense and the baserunner that takes only a split second but can have a tremendous impact on the outcome of a game. Second is the most common base to steal, followed by third, but what

Major League Baseball is beloved across the United States and around the world, and its popularity is only growing. According to Forbes, MLB earned an estimated $10.8 billion in revenue in 2022 – a new record high. Therefore, it’s no surprise that superstar baseball players are earning higher salaries than ever before. With that in

Of all the major team sports, baseball keeps records and statistics the most carefully, and new fans are bound to be baffled when an announcer says something like “a 4-6-3 double play!” Most know what a double play is, but what exactly do they mean by the seemingly random numbers? A 4-6-3 double play refers

Baseball movies have been popular dating back to the very first, “The Ball Game,” which Thomas Edison produced in 1898. Since then it is estimated that over 250 films, series, or documentaries involving the sport have been produced. A longstanding debate remains: Which are the best baseball movies of all time? Here, we offer what

Michael Jordan is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time. Thus, his decision to retire at the top of his game and play baseball instead shocked the entire sports world. Fans will always remember Jordan for his great NBA career with the Chicago Bulls, but which baseball team did he play for? Michael

Whether you are a baseball player or someone who frequently visits baseball events to cheer for a near or dear one, you will need a portable fan to carry along with you for sure. When you spend too much time outdoors in warmer weather, the two most important things you’ll need to keep in mind

When trying to determine how good a baseball team really is, the most effective way to do it is by simply watching the team play, especially against other quality opponents. After all, there is a reason the game is played on a field and not on paper. However, your eyes can lie to you. Sometimes,

As baseball players progress through youth ball and into playing for schools, they learn quite a bit about accessories to their regular glove and cleats that surely help with the game. Extras, supplements, add-ons, whatever you want to call them, these extra items are in demand. You don’t have to tell us ~ our readers

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is the smallest player in baseball, but he’s still one of the game’s biggest stars. In 12 big league seasons, he’s made eight All-Star teams and won six Silver Sluggers to go along with two World Series titles. Considering his incredible talent and short stature, it’s fair to wonder