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History of Baseball in the United States

Category: Baseball

The crack of the bat, sliding at home with the dirt flying, having a catch – these are some of the most joyous memories of my youth. Before I even followed baseball, in my house there were two things known about sports: the New York Yankees and Sandy Koufax. My father would often regale me [...]


Three Cheap, Fun Ways to Increase Your Hitting Ability

Category: Baseball Training

We can all agree that when it comes to batting, practice is important.  In my 10 plus years of playing baseball and living in a house surrounded by baseball, my brothers and I developed a few fun ways to increase our contact with the ball.  The follow are three ways we use to “train” when [...]


The Top Seven San Diego Padres of All Time

Category: Baseball Players

This is a guest post submitted by Jeff Herbst. Jeff has had a passion for sports ever since he could first walk and enjoys writing in his spare time. He works with Phoenix Bats, a company that creates world-class wooden baseball bats such as their fungo bats for amateur and professional ball players around the [...]


Red Sox/Yankees Rivalry Still as Strong as Ever

Category: Baseball Team

The word “rivalry” barely comes close to describing what happens between these two teams. This matchup has become virtual warfare on the field and in the media. Many feel that the hatred between these two teams is at an all-time high. Let’s take a look at the history behind this rivalry and some key moments [...]


Batting for Speed – How to Increase Bat Speed

Category: Baseball Training

Speed kills! In a sport like baseball, speed is necessary in order to achieve victory. Whether  running for a home run, stealing a base or throwing a fast curveball pitch. Speed spells the difference between winning and losing. Things like that can turn things around and change the course of the game. Although, one may [...]


Have You Ever Heard of Teeball?

Category: Baseball Training

I never heard of teeball or t-ball growing up.   What is teeball? Teeball is very similar to baseball with a few exceptions. Teeball is ideal for children ages three to six, though age requirements vary by youth leagues. Batters hit off a batting tee that’s waist high so there’s no pitching involved. In each inning, all [...]


The Greatest Baseball Bat- Ways To Choose One

Category: Baseball

You will discover many things that you should take into account when deciding on a baseball bat. Allow us to tell you what are those: 1. Length and Weight- The length and weight are the first things that you just really need to ponder when deciding on a baseball bat. The length and weight of [...]


Which Baseball Bat to Choose?

Category: Baseball Equipments

Baseball is a very enjoyable sport, and just like any other sport comes with different types of equipment, which are essential parts of a baseball, game.  Therefore, knowledge in choosing a baseball bat that is right for you would be very helpful. The baseball bat is one of the most important equipment that should be [...]


The Importance of Choosing a Good Baseball Bat

Category: Baseball Equipments

Choosing a good baseball bat is important before anything else, even before stepping out into the field. Any compromise of any sort might affect the results of a baseball player’s game play that is why it is wise not to go for anything cheap or anything popular without knowing the important factors to look for [...]


Obtaining The Excellent Baseball Equipment

Category: Baseball Equipments

Image via Wikipedia A sport as popular as baseball seems it does not need much knowledge and experience. It is a sport that is most commonly taught by a father to his son. However, a few general tips, if not taken into consideration can cause serious health crisis. Proper baseball instructions from your coach as [...]