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Sports betting can be a fun way to enjoy our favorite past times, and maybe make a few dollars on the side. Sports betting can is a two-edged sword, however. Some people go about it in a haphazard...

Curveballs are great pitches for older pitchers to master. I tend to stay away from curveballs with the young pitchers I teach. Throwing curves too young can permanently damage the arm and put...

A fastball should be the pitch that every young pitcher uses the most. It does not damage the arm like a curveball and it is easier to master than the change up. A pitcher that can...

As baseball player progresses threw his or her career, the game becomes more of an art form than a simple game. Pitching is probably on of the most challenging positions in all of sport. Anyone...

Wrigley Field is one of Major League Baseball's most legendary parks. Part of its charm is the rooftop bleachers across from the stadium in "Wrigleyville." While most of the buildings across from...

To become a professional umpire, you have to go through at least 300 hours of training before you are ready to take the field. If you're just taking over for the local little league or tee ball...

Making a miniature replica of a baseball stadium can involve making a small-scale model or re-creating a much larger one in your own backyard. Making your replica stadium can involve a little...

Major League Baseball is split into two leagues, the American League and the National League. Each league is divided into three divisions: East, West and Central. At the end of the 162-game...

The masks, shin guards and chest protectors that catchers wear have an important purpose---preventing injuries from wild pitches, foul tips and collisions with base runners.

An umpire is a person chosen to rule a game's plays. He settles disputes about the rules and calms arguments. In the world of sports, umpires rule in baseball.

Baseball cleats help players gain traction on natural grass, field turf, infield dirt and pitchers' mounds. Professional players have worn some version of cleats for most of the sport's existence,...

A scoreboard keeps spectators attending a Major League Baseball game informed about the statistics for the two competing teams, and also provides results from the American League and National...

The manual scoreboard at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, is one of only a few hand-operated scoreboards left in Major League Baseball. The scoreboard is located in left field at the base...

Want to pick 3 MLB teams on a given day because you know they are favorites, and you want to make some money doing this, well here is how you can do this

In the Broadway musical "Damn Yankees", a frustrated wife of a rabid baseball fan bemoans, in song, the six months of the year she's a baseball widow. With the post season now stretching...

According to Major League Baseball, the establishment of the National League and the American League brought two teams to Chicago: the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox. The Cubs were founded...

This is a recipe for the perfect baseball party chili in a slow cooker. It is very quick and easy to prepare, and when cooked in a slow cooker it will be available hot and fresh throughout an all...

Few things are as rooted in Americana as a good game of baseball. The modern game has taken on the trappings of big-time sports: lucrative contracts, corporately sponsored stadiums, the occasional...

Baseball, often called the American pastime, has been played since the early 19th century. Players in amall towns formed teams while those in larger cities formed baseball clubs. The exact...

The postseason is here, but not if your local baseball team was injury ridden like my beloved Mets and did not qualify for the Fall Classic. Do not despair baseball fans whose teams totally sucked...

Baseball is and will always be considered "THE" great American pass-time. Here's what you need to do in order to fully enjoy visiting a ballpark during a baseball game.

The Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, renamed McAfee Coliseum in 2004, is the home of the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League and the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball. The...

The Seattle Mariners are an American League baseball team that plays in the West Division. The Mariners play their home games at Safeco Field, which was completed in July 1999. Prior to Safeco,...

There is a way to get free tickets to an Atlanta Braves game as a birthday gift from the Braves. Your choice of game and seats are limited a little bit but the tickets themselves are free. Now you...

As the baseball season nears an end, and your favorite team is leading its division, you may be tempted to calculate your team’s “magic number,” that is the number that will determine when the...

The pitcher's mound is the small oval area in the center of a baseball infield where the pitcher stands and the ball is thrown from. The mound provides a small competitive advantage for pitchers...

Baltimore's major league baseball team, the Orioles, began as the St. Louis Browns but moved to Baltimore after several years of poor attendance. The team was renamed they Orioles because the...

Going to a baseball game in Chicago is a great way to spend a cool weeknight or lazy weekend afternoon. With all due respect to the Chicago Cubs, this article focuses on the Chicago White Sox. I...

Learn how to follow major league baseball broadcasts with many of the terms and lingo of the game. This article will assist you in following your favorite team via radio, TV or newspaper.

If you've been to both the old and new Yankee stadiums, you know that entering the new stadium isn't nearly as frustrating and difficult with the long lines of the original. Most people enter at...

Angel Stadium is the home of the Los Angeles Angels, the winners of the 2002 World Series who play in the American League West Division of Major League Baseball. The Anaheim-based stadium has...

The pennant refers to baseball's division winners and the champions of the two leagues--American and National--that constitute Major League Baseball. Though overshadowed by the World Series, they...

Whether you are heading out of the stadium in the bottom of the 8th to beat the traffic home, or just can't bear to watch the Mets play because they make you sick, these tips will help you get out...

Dunedin Stadium is located in Dunedin, Florida. The park, which used to be known as Knology Park until the naming rights for the field recently ran out, is the spring training home of the Toronto...

Roberto Clemente is a Hall of Fame baseball player who, as one of the league's first Latin-American stars, helped change the face of baseball much like Jackie Robinson did for African-Americans....

Albert Pujols is one of baseball's bet players today. Getting an Albert Pujols autograph can be an exciting even for fans of all ages. If you are looking for an Albert Pujols autograph, the...

The bullpen sports bar at US Cellular Field can be a great place to watch a baseball game but there are a few things you need to know before heading to the ballpark.

Find out how to get to Wrigley Field, one of the most historic baseball stadiums in the United States. With the incredible popularity of the park, it's no surprise that both the park and the...

Yes, there is a way to get free tickets to a Pittsburgh Pirates game as a birthday gift from the Pirates. You must have your choice of game ready ahead of time. With the free ticket you can spend...

There is a way to get free tickets to a Baltimore Orioles game as a birthday gift from the Orioles. Your choice of game and seats are somewhat limited but the tickets themselves are free. Now you...

A Boston Red Sox frame hat is a wall-mounted display case that holds your favorite cap. It's a great way to display your collectibles while keeping them dust-free. The box can be a simple clear...

Wooden bats have been around since the beginning a baseball. There is nothing quite like the solid "whack" from a baseball connecting with a genuine wooden bat. Follow these instructions...

Ever wish you could be that fan they show on camera catching the foul ball or home run? This article will give you a few its and some advice to increase your chances of going home with a souvenir...

Are you a fan of the PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES Red Sox or are you planning on attending a game at CITIZENS BANK PARK? Are you a fan of the great game of baseball? Do you want to keep up to date on...

Are you a fan of the Los Angles Dodgers or are you planning on attending a game at Dodger Stadium? Are you a fan of the great game of baseball? Do you want to keep up to date on breaking news on...

Ever wonder how to keep score at a baseball game, or what all those numbers and abbreviations mean? In this article I'll teach you how to keep score, as well as teach you all the abbreviations...

The WHIP (Walks Plus Hits Per Inning Pitched) ratio is an objective measurement used to figure out how many hitters a pitcher has allowed to reach base per inning pitched. It is a more direct...

This article explains how to be a professional player for the Chicago Cubs. Making a career playing baseball is very taxing, and playing for the Cubs has unique challenges that can make even the...

Oriole Park at Camden Yards is one of the more beautiful and iconic baseball stadiums in major league baseball. Paying for a seat there to watch the Baltimore Orioles also happens to be one of the...

Tickets to the World Series are among the most prized of all sporting events, which makes them rare and difficult to obtain without a lot of money or a lot of luck. It is the latter that comes...