The National League Championship Series (NLCS) is a best-of-seven playoff and one of two League Championship Series in Major League Baseball (MLB). What is NLCS? The National League Championship Series (NLCS) is a best-of-seven playoff and one of two League Championship Series in Major League Baseball (MLB), the other being the American League Championship Series…
NLDs (No Leadoff Designated Hitter) is a baseball term that refers to a rule in the game whereby the designated hitter cannot be used to lead off an inning. What is NLDs? The National League Division Series (NLDS) is a best-of-five series played in October between the two National League divisional winners. The Nationals finished…
A grand slam in baseball is when a batter hits a home run with runners on base, resulting in four runs scored. A Grand Slam is… A grand slam is when a batter hits a home run with the bases loaded, resulting in four runs scored. This is the highest-scoring play in baseball, and it’s…
One of the more confusing aspects of baseball can be all the different ways a player can score. A “sac fly” is one of those ways, and it occurs when a batter hits a fly ball deep enough to allow a runner to score from third base. In this article, we’ll explain what a sac…
If you’re a baseball fan, you’ve probably heard the term “reliever” used a lot. But what exactly is a reliever in baseball? In this blog post, we’ll explain everything you need to know about this important role on the team. Introduction In baseball, a reliever is a pitcher who enters the game after the starting…
Every sport has its own set of rules, and baseball is no different. There are a lot of things that you can do on a baseball field, but there are also a lot of things that are considered no-nos. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the things that are considered…
The batting average is one of the most important statistics in baseball. It is a measure of a hitter’s ability to get on base and is used to determine how often a player will get a hit. A good batting average is anything above .300. Introduction A batting average is a statistic in baseball that…
A ghost runner is a term used in baseball when a baserunner advances one or more bases without the batter hitting the ball. What is a Ghost Runner? A ghost runner is a player who is not on the basepaths, but can legally advance to the next base if the batter gets on base and…
A breaking ball is a type of pitch in baseball that doesn’t travel straight. It’s important to know how to hit a breaking ball so you can be successful at the plate. In this blog post, we’ll break down what a breaking ball is and how to hit one. What is a breaking ball? A…
If you’re a baseball fan, you’ve probably seen the letter “K” on scoreboards and player statistics. But what does it mean? The k is a symbol for a strikeout A strikeout occurs when a batter racks up three strikes before putting the ball in play or before hitting a foul ball. A strikeout is represented…
If you’re a baseball fan, you’ve probably seen the term “SH” used a lot. But what does it actually stand for? Read on to find out! The History of Sh in Baseball The use of Sh in baseball is a long and complicated process. It all started with the players who used it as a…
The NFL playoffs are in full swing and last night’s game was a doozy. Who came out on top? Read our blog post to find out! Introduction The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference…