» Taxing Our Patience
2024/04/16 11:25 from Bardball
by James Finn Garner As all us plebs pay the tax man, You owners need to face some facts, man. In suites with well-heeled sponsors and friends, You claim your team pays civic dividends Then you say you need new parks resplendent? We fans should claim you as a dependent. Taxes and slush are your … Continue reading "Taxing Our Patience"
» Tigers' Clark gets real kicks out of his art
2024/04/16 03:31 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
MLB's No. 13 prospect's cleats reflect both optimism, doubters (Feed generated with FetchRSS )
» That's no double, that's a Crews grand slam!
2024/04/16 03:31 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
Upon further review, top Nationals prospect hits second '24 homer (Feed generated with FetchRSS )
» Caminero's bat looks healthy in return from IL
2024/04/16 03:31 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
Top Rays prospect homers, doubles, impresses Bulls manager (Feed generated with FetchRSS )
» April 16th in Baseball History: The Babe’s NL Debut and Baseball Hits the Airwaves
2024/04/16 01:00 from Blog – Ballpark Savvy – Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game
Last Updated: April 8th, 2024 by Jake Cain1929: Earl Averill’s Home Run Debut On April 16, 1929, Earl Averill launched his Major League Baseball journey with a bang, slamming a home run on his very first at-bat. This remarkable debut made him the first player in the American League to hit a home run in his initial Major League appearance. Averill’s instant impact set the tone for what would be an illustrious career, forever etching ... Read more The post April 16th in Baseball History: The Babe’s NL Debut and Baseball Hits the Airwaves appeared first on Ballpark Savvy - Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game .
» Hanging Up His Headphones
2024/04/16 00:58 from Mike McCann's Field of Fotos
» Bristol State Liners make temporary move to Greeneville
2024/04/15 20:49 from Ballpark Digest
Facing issues regarding new-ballpark financing, the Bristol State Liners (summer collegiate; Appalachian League) are leaving Boyce Cox Field for the 2024 season and will play a hybrid schedule out of Greeneville’s Pioneer Park. The State Liners management had worked out a deal for a new ballpark at an expanded Whitetop Creek baseball field, on the […] The post Bristol State Liners make temporary move to Greeneville first appeared on Ballpark Digest .
» We’ve Ranked The Best First Basemen Of Every Decade
2024/04/15 20:49 from Blog – Ballpark Savvy – Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game
Last Updated: April 15th, 2024 by Jake Cain Best First Basemen of Every Decade: Diamond Legends Unveiled! Frank Chance: 1900’s Frank Chance was a dominant force at first base for the Chicago Cubs in the 1900s. Known for his performance as the Cubs’ player-manager, he led them to four National League pennants and two World Series titles in this decade. Nicknamed “The Peerless Leader,” Chance was a strategic mind and a skilled first baseman, becoming ... Read more The post We’ve Ranked The Best First Basemen Of Every Decade appeared first on Ballpark Savvy - Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game .
» United States of Baseball- Utah
2024/04/15 20:02 from The Winning Run
Utah is pushing to someday have a Major League team. While they wait, the Beehive State continues to grow its baseball tradition. The United States of Baseball is important for baseball powerhouses like California and Florida, and for less prodigious baseball states like Utah and its 43 Major League players. The greatest pitcher born in […]
» Jackie Robinson Ballpark up for national recognition
2024/04/15 15:43 from Ballpark Digest
Some good news to pass along on Jackie Robinson Day: Daytona’s Jackie Robinson Ballpark, a key site as Robinson prepared for his groundbreaking MLB debut, is being nominated as a National Historic Landmark. Jackie Robinson Ballpark is currently home to the Daytona Tortugas (Single-A; Florida State League) and Bethune-Cookman University baseball. Before making his April […] The post Jackie Robinson Ballpark up for national recognition first appeared on Ballpark Digest .
» Could Scottie Scheffler Be That Guy?
2024/04/15 15:00 from JoeBlogs
Here’s what I know about Masters champion Scottie Scheffler: Nothing. Well, OK, not nothing. I think he’s from Texas. I’ve heard it mentioned a few times that he and his wife are expecting. I see that he’s grown a beard. So, no, not nothing, but also not very much at all.
» All-Star Game Memories: Randy Johnson vs John Kruk
2024/04/15 14:31 from Blog – Ballpark Savvy – Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game
Last Updated: April 15th, 2024 by Michael Schatz I have to play homer here for a second. I’m from Philadelphia. The Phillies are my team. And one of my all-time favorite Phillies teams is the 1993 squad. They not only played out of their minds that year, they beat the big bad Braves in the NLCS – I was at the clincher with my dad – before losing in the World Series to Joe Carter’s ... Read more The post All-Star Game Memories: Randy Johnson vs John Kruk appeared first on Ballpark Savvy - Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game .
» The Big Unit: Reliving Randy Johnson’s Dominate 2001 World Series
2024/04/15 14:28 from Blog – Ballpark Savvy – Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game
Last Updated: April 15th, 2024 by Michael Schatz The 2001 World Series will go down in history as one of the best ever played. It was the first World Series after the 9/11 terror attacks and pitted the three-time defending champion New York Yankees against the Arizona Diamondbacks, who were making their first appearance in the Fall Classic. This series had everything. Stacked teams. Drama. Tension. Blowouts. Walk offs. It was a baseball fan’s dream. ... Read more The post The Big Unit: Reliving Randy Johnson’s Dominate 2001 World Series appeared first on Ballpark Savvy - Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game .
» The Catch: A Look Back At The Say Hey Kid’s World Series Web Gem
2024/04/15 14:15 from Blog – Ballpark Savvy – Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game
Last Updated: April 15th, 2024 by Michael Schatz Everything is magnified during the World Series. Every pitch. Every at bat. Every play. It’s immediately put under the microscope and could be why a team wins or loses not just the game, but the entire series. The first World Series was played in 1903. By my math – and I was a communications major so bear with me – the next World Series to be played ... Read more The post The Catch: A Look Back At The Say Hey Kid’s World Series Web Gem appeared first on Ballpark Savvy - Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game .
» 10 Epic Steve Carlton Moments That Baseball Fans Will Never Forget
2024/04/15 13:39 from Blog – Ballpark Savvy – Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game
Explore the pinnacle moments of Steve Carlton's MLB career, from his record-setting strikeouts to leading the Phillies to World Series glory. Delve into his journey to 4,000 strikeouts, historic wins, and the strategic brilliance that solidified him as a baseball legend. The post 10 Epic Steve Carlton Moments That Baseball Fans Will Never Forget appeared first on Ballpark Savvy - Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game .
» Pitching Injuries — A Long List Early in the Season
2024/04/15 11:58 from Bardball
by Stephen Jones On the long, long IR line, of mostly Pitchers early in the season, You’re waiting to get into MLB’s popular fragility club, The club no one wants to join… It’s your turn to flash the bouncer; You show him your card with a picture — It’s your elbow — and he looks, … Continue reading "Pitching Injuries — A Long List Early in the Season"
» April 15 Baseball Flashback: The Day Jackie Robinson Changed the Game Forever
2024/04/15 01:00 from Blog – Ballpark Savvy – Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game
Last Updated: April 3rd, 2024 by Jake Cain 1918: Babe Ruth’s Opening Day Victory On April 15, 1918, Babe Ruth led the Boston Red Sox to a commanding 7-1 win against the Philadelphia Athletics. Ruth showcased a stellar performance from the mound, allowing only four hits throughout the game. This triumph also marked the beginning of his transformation from a star pitcher to one of baseball’s most legendary sluggers as he began taking on more ... Read more The post April 15 Baseball Flashback: The Day Jackie Robinson Changed the Game Forever appeared first on Ballpark Savvy - Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game .
» The Future of Minor League Baseball Looks Bleak
2024/04/14 20:14 from Dutch Baseball Hangout
During the 2019 and 2020 season, the Dutch Baseball Hangout pointed out what a dirty game MLB was playing regarding the contraction of 42 MiLB teams. The attached video partially confirms what the DBH was telling, but it goes further. It shows the dirty tricks of MLB after the vile organization took over MiLB, and … Continue reading "The Future of Minor League Baseball Looks Bleak"
» Roman's Empire features first 2 taters of 2024
2024/04/14 16:18 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
No. 2 Red Sox prospect goes deep in both legs of Double-A DH (Feed generated with FetchRSS )
» Mitchell squares up first pro homer for Columbia
2024/04/14 16:18 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
No. 1 Royals prospect gets 'first one out of the way' at Single-A (Feed generated with FetchRSS )
» 'Felt it off the bat': Senators' Morales slugs 1st HR
2024/04/14 16:18 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
Nationals' No. 4 prospect breaks through in second leg of DH (Feed generated with FetchRSS )
» MiLB Player of the Week Spotlight: Kjerstad
2024/04/14 16:18 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
Orioles No. 4 prospect set a Minor League franchise record (Feed generated with FetchRSS )
» April 14th in Baseball History: Taft’s First Pitch and Howard Debuts For The Yankees
2024/04/14 01:00 from Blog – Ballpark Savvy – Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game
Last Updated: April 1st, 2024 by Jake Cain1910: President Taft’s First Pitch The tradition of the U.S. Presidents throwing out the first pitch began with President William Howard Taft on April 14, 1910. The pitch was received by Walter Johnson, star pitcher for the Washington Senators. This gesture by Taft established an enduring connection between the sport and the office of the President, symbolizing baseball’s status as America’s pastime. 1917: Eddie Cicotte’s No-Hitter On April ... Read more The post April 14th in Baseball History: Taft’s First Pitch and Howard Debuts For The Yankees appeared first on Ballpark Savvy - Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game .
» A Penguin’s Appetite: Joey’s Red Hots
2024/04/13 20:03 from The Tainted Glove Network
Join The Sugar Baggy as he check's out a new food joint in Orland Hills! Let's see if they have a Gyro to fit the bill. I'm already to go back for seconds. The post A Penguin’s Appetite: Joey’s Red Hots appeared first on Sadistic Penguin Studios .
» 2024 Belgian Division 1: First No-No of The Season
2024/04/13 18:58 from Dutch Baseball Hangout
In the second round of the 2024 Belgian Division 1, a no-hitter was thrown by Jackson Longhofer of the Brasschaat Braves. In seven innings, he kept the Merchtem Cats on a leash and led his team to a 16-0 victory. Even though the Cats were kept hitless, the game was close until the fourth inning. … Continue reading "2024 Belgian Division 1: First No-No of The Season"
» Montgomery dials long distance for Charlotte
2024/04/13 15:46 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
Top White Sox prospect leaves the yard for first Triple-A dinger (Feed generated with FetchRSS )
» Eight's enough: Skenes sets career high in strikeouts
2024/04/13 15:46 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
MLB's top pitching prospect twirls third straight scoreless outing (Feed generated with FetchRSS )
» Sugar Land slugger: Loperfido's out of this world
2024/04/13 15:46 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
Astros' No. 6 prospect slugs three homers, collects seven RBIs (Feed generated with FetchRSS )
» Ben's Biz: 2024 Minor League ballpark road trips
2024/04/13 15:46 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
Ben is headed back to Cali, the Rickwood Game and more! (Feed generated with FetchRSS )
» Podcast: Rings, road trips, Holliday's debut
2024/04/13 15:46 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
Erie's Coleman talks '23 championship rings; Ben previews trips (Feed generated with FetchRSS )
» April 13’s Epic Baseball Moments: Rose and Griffey Reach Milestones and Hammerin’ Hank Debuts
2024/04/13 01:00 from Blog – Ballpark Savvy – Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game
Last Updated: April 1st, 2024 by Jake Cain1926: Walter Johnson’s Opening-Day Duel On Opening Day of the 1926 season, baseball fans witnessed a legendary showdown between two pitching greats. Washington Senators’ Walter Johnson and Philadelphia Athletics’ Eddie Rommel faced off in a nail-biting 15-inning contest. It was Johnson’s Senators who emerged victorious with a slim 1-0 win, a testament to the enduring skill of the “Big Train” on the mound. 1954: Hank Aaron’s MLB Debut ... Read more The post April 13’s Epic Baseball Moments: Rose and Griffey Reach Milestones and Hammerin’ Hank Debuts appeared first on Ballpark Savvy - Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game .
» Red Sox Status Report
2024/04/12 22:45 from Bardball
by Joey Copponi Where are these coming from??? pic.twitter.com/dUCXA0IBPM — Joey Copponi (@JoeyCopponi) April 12, 2024
» Free Friday: Brilliant Reader Questions!
2024/04/12 17:23 from JoeBlogs
OK, baseball season is rolling along, the Masters is in full swing, etc… so it’s time to bring back Brilliant Reader Questions! Remember, you can send questions here. Let’s get to it! BR Mike: Are the Astros actually bad? Corresponding question: Are the Royals actually good?
» Over at Pickin’ Splinters: Wood’s good day
2024/04/12 17:20 from The Baseball Continuum
Head over to Pickin’ Splinters for my article about James Wood’s big day for the Rochester Red Wings yesterday.
» Why Indy Ball? The Tyler Jay Story
2024/04/12 16:50 from Indy Ball Island
A lot of baseball players see getting released from an affiliated organization as a death sentence to their careers. Some people see getting diagnosed with a debilitating disease as a death sentence to an enjoyable life. Thankfully for Tyler Jay, he is not like most players or people. Jay was a highly sought after talent … Continue reading Why Indy Ball? The Tyler Jay Story →
» Baseball Is
2024/04/12 13:29 from Bardball
by Ernie Harwell Baseball is the president tossing out the first ball of the season and a scrubby schoolboy playing catch with his dad on a Mississippi farm. A tall, thin old man waving a scorecard from the corner of his dugout. That’s baseball. Thanks to the always fascinating Twitter account of Jim Koenigsberger (@jimfrombaseball).
» 5 MLB Parks to Visit in 2024
2024/04/12 12:45 from The Ballpark Guide Blog
“Where will I go?” It’s the first question that baseball road trippers ponder during the off-season when they begin to think about travel plans. With 30 MLB clubs, 120 MiLB teams, and dozens of independent franchises around the country, your travel options are vast. While there are plenty of good reasons to check out minor […] The post 5 MLB Parks to Visit in 2024 first appeared on The Ballpark Guide .
» Baseball Birthdays This Weekend
2024/04/12 12:38 from Mike McCann's Field of Fotos
» Wood launches first two homers for Red Wings
2024/04/12 07:12 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
No. 14 overall prospect collects season-high four hits, four RBIs (Feed generated with FetchRSS )
» All systems go for Rocket City homer celebrations
2024/04/12 07:12 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
Angels' Double-A affiliate incorporating space ties into dugout fun (Feed generated with FetchRSS )
» A grand entrance for RockHounds' Wilson
2024/04/12 07:12 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
Top A's prospect introduces himself in style with go-ahead slam (Feed generated with FetchRSS )
» Miller shows off raw power with first '24 homer
2024/04/12 07:12 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
Phillies No. 3 prospect goes yard in 5th game of year for Threshers (Feed generated with FetchRSS )
» Velazquez muscles way to first career 2-HR night
2024/04/12 07:12 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
Guardians No. 4 prospect accomplishes feat in 10th pro game (Feed generated with FetchRSS )
» Baseball’s Time Capsule: April 12th – Slams, Cycles and a No-Hit Loss
2024/04/12 01:00 from Blog – Ballpark Savvy – Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game
Last Updated: April 1st, 2024 by Jake Cain1909: Dedication of Shibe Park On April 12, 1909, Major League Baseball witnessed the inauguration of Shibe Park in Philadelphia, the game’s inaugural steel-and-concrete stadium. This architectural marvel marked a significant upgrade from the wooden structures that previously defined the baseball landscape. Shibe Park’s dedication signified a new era for baseball’s infrastructure, setting a standard for future venues in terms of durability and design. 1955: Kansas City Athletics’ ... Read more The post Baseball’s Time Capsule: April 12th – Slams, Cycles and a No-Hit Loss appeared first on Ballpark Savvy - Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game .
» A Modest Proposal
2024/04/11 18:46 from JoeBlogs
Pretty much everywhere I go, someone will inevitably ask the question: “If you were commissioner, what would you do to improve baseball?” I’ve been asked this question so many times that, well, you would expect me to have come up with an answer for it. But what I tend to do instead is sort of riff about a bunch of vague ideals I’d chase—I’d want to make the minor leagues more vital to communities, I’d want to figure out a television and streaming package that allows people to watch the baseball teams they love without blackouts, I’d want to ask some hard questions about where the game is going with gambling, I’d want to promote baseball and the players nonstop because this is truly a great game…
» Borgerhout Squirrels Acquires Japanese Pitcher For 2024 Season
2024/04/11 18:07 from Dutch Baseball Hangout
Through Instagram, the Borgerhout Squirrels announced it has signed a Japanese pitcher for the 2024 season. Yoshitaka Nanmoku will join the four-time Belgian champions. The Japanese pitcher played for several teams in Japan and for the München Caribes of the 2. Baseball Bundesliga in Germany. Nanmoku played for the latter in 2023. During the 2023 … Continue reading "Borgerhout Squirrels Acquires Japanese Pitcher For 2024 Season"
» Brrok Review – “Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball”
2024/04/11 16:59 from Off The Bench
The complicated life of Pete Rose is presented in great detail by author Keith O’Brien in his recently-released book, Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball. O’Brien crafts a compelling narrative through extensive research, using decades of newspaper articles, federal court documents, FBI files, MLB’s 1989 […] The post Brrok Review – “Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball” appeared first on Off The Bench .
» My Own Special Frankenstein’s Monster
2024/04/11 12:51 from Bardball
by Bill Cushing Before I moved to California to marry in 1996, my wife never paid much attention to baseball, which makes sense. She arrived to the states in 1987 from Peru, so soccer was her focal point in sports, not baseball. It’s also odd that I introduced her to the game that year — … Continue reading "My Own Special Frankenstein’s Monster"
» We’ve Got The Heart For The Pretenders!
2024/04/11 12:27 from The Tainted Glove Network
Please join us for episode 63 as we welcome the Man, Myth, Legend, Mailman Jack. We will fire up the musical mobile and head on down to music town. We talk new albums by both Judas Priest and The Black Keys. We go into the Mailman's feelings on both Boston and some awesome concerts he's attended. Lot's of good stuff in between with even a little Darkness On The Edge Of Town talk. We will see where all the fun takes us! Thank you so much for spinning tunes with us tonight! The post We’ve Got The Heart For The Pretenders! appeared first on Sadistic Penguin Studios .
» April 11 in Baseball History: Marquard’s Streak Begins and New York Welcomes the Mets
2024/04/11 01:00 from Blog – Ballpark Savvy – Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game
Last Updated: March 20th, 2024 by Jake Cain 1912: Marquard Begins 19-Game Win Streak On April 11, 1912, Rube Marquard initiated an extraordinary phase of his career with the New York Giants, embarking on a winning streak that would encompass 19 consecutive games. Starting with a commanding performance against the Brooklyn Dodgers, Marquard’s streak became one of the early 20th century’s most impressive feats in baseball. His success during this period helped solidify his reputation ... Read more The post April 11 in Baseball History: Marquard’s Streak Begins and New York Welcomes the Mets appeared first on Ballpark Savvy - Save Money At Your Next Baseball Game .