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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

Regardless of how visually pleasing bats are becoming these days, there will always be much more to choosing the perfect bat for a hitter than “how does it look?” Hitters must take weight, length, weight distribution, and material among many others into consideration when purchasing a bat. One question many ball players wonder about is

Baseball is known as “America’s Past Time”.  If that is the case, then why is Baseball’s Championship known as the “World Series”?  Doesn’t this seem a bit contradictory?  Keep reading to find out the answer to this perplexing question and to learn more about the “World Series”. Most people believe that the World Series was

Pitchers aren’t the only guys lighting up the radar gun these days. Many infielders and other position players in Major League Baseball can sling it across the diamond at high velocities. Some of the best infielders at the Major League level can reach velocities as high as the mid 90’s. Their arm strength is what