A Field of Dreams - Reviving Back Yard Baseball
It all started with a little bit of extra after dinner practice with my son in youth baseball. Before I knew it, I created my own "Field of Dreams" in my backyard by mowing a large area and putting up netting on 15 foot poles. A lot of great backyard base
Understanding the MLB Betting Line
Baseball betting is a little different than betting on basketball or football. Instead of a spread, it uses a money line mainly. This makes for an interesting adventure. Baseball bettors don't need to figure out how much better one team will be over anoth
Betting in Major League Baseball – Gamblers’ choice
Baseball betting is different other conventional games like football or in basketball. General guidelines as available in sports books for other sports events may not be applicable for baseball betting. You must be a hardcore bettor and take gambling thro
Stat of the Week
WHIP is Walks plus Hits divided by Innings Pitched. Many use this to gauge a pitcher's control and effectiveness.The WHIP for all pitchers in 2006 was 1.41 so one that is in the 1.0 to 1.25 range is very good. There was 17 pitchers in that range in 2006 w
New Baseball Cards Offer Classic Collectibles
Baseball cards have been an irreplaceable part of American culture for over a century. Giving collectors a chance to see the stats and pictures of their favorite players, baseball cards have come a long way in the past decade. As some collectors grew wear
Minor League Baseball Is a Great Family Value
More families are opting out of the great American pastime of attending major league baseball games than ever before. Some are staying home and watching the games on television, but growing numbers of families are flocking to minor league ballparks.
Baseball in Japan
In recent years, the arrival in the United States of players like Ichiro Suzuki and Hideki Matsui has enlightened Americans about the popularity of the sport in Japan. But most Americans don't know that Japan has almost as long a baseball history as the U
Wake Up!-It's Time For Baseball
The Treasure Coast is home to many former New York residents. Although many follow the Yankees, the Mets have a very strong local following, and the team receives a tremendous turnout every time they take the field. For many it’s a time to catch up with o
Youth Baseball Practice & Coaching-Making The Best Use Of Your Practice Time
If you ever have the opportunity to watch a professional sports team practice, the one aspect that jumps out at you, other than the abundance of talent, is the degree to which every single minute is utilized in an efficient manner. Different groups rotate
A Review of Popular Baseball Gloves
Nike is probably best known for its athletic shoes and other lines of athletic clothing. The company, however, has recently begun to manufacture its own line of baseball gloves. The Nike baseball glove has been gaining tremendous popularity in recent year
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