The Best Baseball Quotes of All Time
Apr 10, 2021 · That’s why this is the greatest game.”. – Earl Weaver. Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees. “7 days without baseball makes one weak.”. – Unknown. “Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer.”. – Ted Williams. Yogi Berra of the New York Yankees.
How to Throw a Curveball - Through The Fence Baseball
Dec 16, 2019 · The one knee drill allows the player to focus on only their upper body. The lower body can be brought into the picture later when learning a curveball. Start 10-20 feet away and finish 30-40 feet away. Learning the upper body movements before the lower is a key step towards moving to other parts of the pitch.
Oldest MLB Stadiums: The Definitive List
Dec 16, 2019 · The third oldest stadium in the MLB is Dodger Stadium, built in 1962 in Los Angeles, California, and home to the Los Angeles Dodgers. This stadium is only one of the three oldest stadiums still standing from when the MLB expanded their efforts out towards the west coast and is the oldest stadium west of the Mississippi River.
Pittsburgh Pirates fans remember 1960 once again
Oct 15, 2023 · On Friday afternoon, about 150-200 Pittsburgh Pirates fans did what they do every October 13. They gathered at what remains of the Forbes Field outfield wall to celebrate another anniversary of the Pirates' victory over the New York Yankees in game seven of the 1960 World Series. I had previously written about the annual celebration,
Best Baseball Songs: The Definitive List
May 3, 2020 · Catfish (with Bob Dylan lyrics by Cousin Skip) Watch on. #22. “Subway” by Jim Nizzo. ‘Subway’ by Jim Nizzo came out in 1988. The song is about New York baseball and the Subway Series between the Yankees and the Mets. ‘Subway’ is a lowkey song about baseball but is very underrated, thus earning a spot on our list.
Ranking the top pitchers in Los Angeles Dodgers history
Sep 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.
Gone! Baseball’s best and worst home run calls
Nov 11, 2012 · Jon Miller, San Francisco Giants — There’s something about an old white dude yelling joyfully in Spanish that makes me smile. Miller reserves this one for Hispanic players, but it’s better than his usual home run call, “Tell it goodbye,” which is an homage to former Giants announcer Lon Simmons.
Baseball Mascots: Ranking the MLB Mascots
Jul 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 business of baseball: MLB Salary Arbitration 101 (part I)
Jan 17, 2013 · According to MLB.com, 133 players filed for salary arbitration on Tuesday, January 15. On Friday, January 18, the salary figures of the clubs and the players will be exchanged. Per the CBA, arbitration hearings will be held from February 1 to February 20. Part II of MLB Salary Arbitration 101 will discuss the form of submission, selection of ...
Arch Ward and the first MLB All-Star Game, 1933
Jun 30, 2013 · Rather, Ward wanted baseball fans to remember just that one singular game, the “Game of The Century,” played on a sunny summer day in July back in 1933. Author’s note: The 2013 All-Star Selection show will be held on July 6, 80 years to the day of the first official major league baseball all-star game. Sources: