A look at the reasons behind why baseball is slowly losing its fan base. America’s Pastime It’s official, baseball is boring. The game is too slow, too many players strike out, and the games are too long. Here are some more reasons why baseball sucks. The game is too slow Some people love baseball because…
We all know that players wear different numbers on their jerseys to represent something important to them. But have you ever wondered who wore #3 in baseball? Here’s a quick rundown of some of the most famous (and infamous) players to don the number 3 on their jerseys. httpv://youtu.be/https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LOiatEtXiS4 Joe DiMaggio From his rookie season…
The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face off in the 2018 World Series. Here’s a look at the schedule, start times, and how to watch. Introduction The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB) in North America, contested since 1903 between the American League (AL)…
A discussion on the theory that baseball players wear long pants to prevent injury. The History of Baseball Pants Most people know that baseball players wear long pants, but few know the history behind it. In the early days of baseball, players wore whatever they wanted- including short pants. However, as the game became more…
It’s a question that has puzzled baseball fans for years. Some believe that the concave end of the bat helps to increase the speed of the ball, while others believe it simply makes the bat easier to swing. The History of Baseball Bats The baseball bat is a tool that is used by baseball players…
In baseball, the foul lines extend from home plate to the outfield fence. If a player steps on the line while the ball is in play, it’s a foul ball. So, why do baseball players not step on the foul line? The superstition It is a common superstition among baseball players to not step on…
Did the Cardinals win their baseball game yesterday? Check out the answer and read about the game highlights here! Cardinals The Cardinals won the game yesterday against the Cubs. It was a great game and the Cardinals are now in first place. Roster The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St….
Lou Gehrig was nicknamed the “Iron Horse” for his consistency and longevity in playing baseball. He set many records during his career with the New York Yankees. Lou Gehrig Widely considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time, Lou Gehrig was nicknamed the “Iron Horse” for his durability. Gehrig played in 2,130 consecutive…
The first Hispanic player in Major League Baseball was Cuban-born pitcher Adolfo Luque, who played for the Cincinnati Reds from 1923 to 1938. Hispanic baseball players in the U.S. The first Hispanic baseball player in the U.S. was José Méndez. He was born in Cuba and played for the Cuban Stars in the Negro Leagues….
We all know that baseball players can make a lot of money, but just who is the most paid player in the MLB? We did a little research and found out that the most paid baseball player in 2019 is pitcher Zack Greinke, who signed a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks for a whopping $34.4…
The Yankees have won 40 American League pennants, the most in baseball history. The Yankees The New York Yankees have won 27 World Series Championships, the most of any team in MLB history. The Yankees have also won 40 American League pennants, which is also the most of any team in MLB history. The Yankees…
The LSU baseball team has a new coach! Who is he and what can we expect from him? Main Points LSU has a new baseball coach, and his name is Paul Mainieri. He’s a Louisiana native who has coached at LSU before, from 1991 to 1997. He’s also coached at the University of Notre Dame…