The Best Baseball Quotes of All Time
WEBApr 10, 2021 · If it takes me to play first base, third base, right field, I just want to win the game.”. – Albert Pujols. “To me, baseball has always been a reflection of life. Like life, it adjusts. It survives everything.”. – Willie Stargell. “If you have a bad day in baseball, and start thinking about it, you will have 10 more.”.
Reading Phillies: A History of The Fightin Phils
WEBSep 8, 2021 · In the late 1800’s, a team hosted by the Reading Athletic club played against various teams around the area for unofficial championships and bragging rights. After the National Agreement was signed in 1883, which started the organization of major and minor league teams in baseball, a team occupied the field by the name of the Reading Actives.
Looking Back At The History of Fenway Park
WEBApr 15, 2022 · The history of Fenway Park and its name, began in 1911 when John I. Taylor moved the Red Sox to the new Fenway from the old Huntington Avenue Grounds. He bought the ground by Brooklane Avenue, Jersey Street, Lansdowne Street, and Van Ness Street and made it into a larger baseball stadium. He claims Fenway Park got its name from the ballpark’s ...
Best Baseball Songs: The Definitive List
WEBMay 3, 2020 · The simply want to go to the game for a good time. #13. “Chocolate Starberry” by Darryl Strawberry. This hilarious song is from Mets’ player Darryl Strawberry, who released it in 1996. #12. “Tessie” by the Dropkick Murphys. “Tessie” by the Dropkick Murphys was released in 2004.
Rays’ Ryan Pepiot finds himself in ‘a good place’
WEBFeb 20, 2024 · PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – If enthusiasm can be translated into production, this could be a break-out season for Tampa Bay Rays’ righthander Ryan Pepiot. A combination of a lingering injury and a traffic jam on the mound likely initiated off-season movement from the sunny confines of Dodger Stadium to …
Baseball Mascots: Ranking the MLB Mascots
WEBJul 1, 2021 · MLB Mascot History Baseball mascots have been a key part of entertainment in the baseball industry since 1964, when the New York Mets opened their stadium and introduced us to Mr. Met. The San Diego Chicken in 1977 sparked an increase in popularity in mascots, while only showing up sporadically throughout that 1977 season. The
The Best Youth Baseball Gloves: Our Rankings for 2021
WEBDec 11, 2020 · Franklin Sports Kids Baseball Gloves - Meshtek Child's Tball Glove + Ball Set - Boys + Girls Teeball Mitt Set - Kids + Toddler Left Hand Throw - 9.5". $19.99. SOFT AND LIGHTWEIGHT: The lightweight, soft mesh construction makes this glove easy to use for younger players.
The Evolution of Baseball Gloves And How They Vary By Position
WEBJun 8, 2021 · The Origin of the Baseball Glove. In the very beginning of baseball, gloves were not used at all. It was looked at as “soft” to use a glove. Players would put their hands together and catch the ball with both hands. The first player to use a glove in a game was Charlie Waitt, an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, who used a pair of ...
Ranking the top pitchers in Los Angeles Dodgers history
WEBSep 15, 2011 · 5. Fernando Valenzuela (1980-90) – Valenzuela hardly looked like a pitching specimen when he arrived in Los Angeles with his glasses and portly frame. However, Valenzuela helped lead the Dodgers to the 1981 World Series title by winning the Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards in the same season.
Dave Stieb and Toronto’s Almost No-No: The Story of the Not …
WEBSep 21, 2021 · Let's bring it back to August 4th, 1989 when Dave Stieb was hurling for the Toronto Blue Jays against the New York Yankees. This was the team that was led by "Donny Baseball" himself, Don Mattingly, who had a supporting cast of Jesse Barfield, Steve Sax and Ricky Henderson. It wasn't a great team by