A Yankees vs. Astros American League Championship Series Is Almost Inevitable
With the Yankees and Astros dominating their American League Division Series against the Twins and Rays respectively, are we headed to a Yankees-Astros clash in the American League Championship Series, just like in 2017? Bovada and other sportsbooks agree with this. Back then, the Astros won a classic seven-game series to reach the World Series […]
How to Build an MLB Team
Written by Matt Brown, a writer at liftyourgame.net. The MLB is one of the few professional American sports leagues that doesn’t have a salary cap. However, there’s much more to making a great team than simply offering a higher salary than everyone else. After all, to bring in record crowds and earn all that dough, […]
Will Last Minute Trades Sway MLB Bettors?
Heading into the “dog days of summer,” more than the weather is heating up. With MLB sitting a little over a week from the trade deadline, things are starting to reach a fever pitch. In the next couple of days, pretty much every team will have decided if they are buyers, sellers or going to […]
At What Point Do We Start Believing Trout is One of the Greatest of All-Time?
With Major League Baseball’s 2019 season nearing the two-thirds mark, Los Angeles Angels OF Mike Trout is on his way to what might well be the best year of his career, barring injury. His is currently batting .298 with 78 runs scored, 33 home runs and 80 RBIs. He also has 8 steals and is […]
Are We Headed for a World Series Showdown Between Yankees and Dodgers?
It’s incredible to think about how much MLB history is tied up in two organizations. For over 100 years, the New York Yankees have been a dominant force. Not far behind them is the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers. The Yankees have won the World Series 25 times, more than 20% of the World Series titles ever […]
Best Selling Demarini Bats
When you are looking to buy a new baseball bat from any site, you are likely to be bombarded by all sorts of bats to choose from. While this is good because you have a large pool to select from, it poses a problem in the sense that it can be very difficult to decide […]
Tuesday & Wednesday MLB Runline Fades
We haven’t even hit August yet, but with around 60 games left to be played, we are still a bit too far away to tell who’s in. We could have some teams go on mad win-streaks to creep into a wild card spot from the middle of their divisions; you never know. For now, let’s […]
The Advantage of Playing Baseball Indoor
Indoor baseball facilities can provide aspiring hard-hitters and home-runners an advantage that traditional outdoor playing fields cannot. These facilities offer a more attractive and comfortable venue for either practice or competition, regardless of the weather outside. The traditional game of baseball often calls for an open-air arena. This is to dazzle the crowd with fascinating […]
MLB News And Rumors You Need To Know About
As the old saying goes, baseball is really America’s greatest past time. The game has changed a little bit over the years, but it remains just as exciting as ever. If you’re a fan of baseball, you’ll agree with this assumption. Just remember that a new season is just getting started. Before too long, things […]
The History and Use of a Baseball Glove
Baseball has grown as a sport. It’s become a nationwide entertainment and a symbol of American culture. Every dad spends a little time on the weekends throwing a few balls and catching them. It’s what we see in movies and it’s a great time to make a bond between a father and a son. For […]
What is the Correct Way to Hold a Baseball Bat?
The correct way of holding a baseball bat is the first aspect to become good at baseball, and when you find the right grip for yourself, you’ll become a better player naturally. The debate of what is the correct way to hold a baseball bat has been going on for decades with no answer. And […]
Denny McClain – The Rise and Fall
By Tony Samboras History is filled with tragic stories of great athletes who experienced particular moments of greatness only to see their greatness disintegrate into the abyss. Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers scored and NFL record 22 touchdowns as a rookie in 1965. Experts predicted he would crush every rushing record in the NFL. […]
The Wizards of East St. Louis
By Tony Samboras Every once in a while, something happens in sports that simply defies logic. As sports fans, we have all been indoctrinated to believe that the best teams have the best players and are able to pack the stats on the way to a league championship. It’s hard to imagine the New England […]
Baseball Saved a Nation in 1941
By Tony Samboras In 1941, the entire world was in turmoil. World War II was under way and the Germans were advancing on all fronts. America was sitting on the sidelines but hardly obscured by the seriousness that was unfolding on the other side of the pond. At the point when tensions were hitting a […]
1971 Baltimore Orioles – A Pitching Staff for the Ages
By Tony Samboras During the 1971 baseball season, the Baltimore Orioles rose to the pinnacle of Major League Baseball. Under the guidance of Hall of Fame Manager Earl Weaver, the Orioles finished a great season with a record of 101-57. In the process, they claimed the American League Pennant only to lose to the Pittsburgh […]
Jerez doesn’t forget where he came from
By Scott Mammoser Walking through the streets of Cien Fuegos, the barrio of Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, everyone knows Santiago Esquea as “Chago.” He arrives at the ballpark where roughly 350 players dream of making the Big Leagues one day. There are four categories of teams in the Liga Portiva, ages 9-10, 11-12, […]
Ichiro Suzuki: one more legend to hang his glove
One of the greatest careers in Major League Baseball history reached an emotional conclusion in Tokyo, Japan on Thursday. Ichiro Suzuki bid farewell in front of his home fans after nearly three decades in the professional game, following a 5-4 win for Seattle Mariners over Oakland Athletics, leaving behind an unrivalled legacy and a series […]
Sports Science Lab and Zoned Sports Academy Partnership for NJ Athletes
Sports Science Lab and Zoned Sports Academy Partner to Bring Science-Driven Combine Testing and Performance Training to NJ Athletes Athletes in the region will now have access to the same cutting-edge innovation, science and data analytics previously available to only pro athletes Bridgewater, NJ (February 13th, 2019) – The Sports Science Lab, a world-class sports […]
PANAMA WINS 2019 CARIBBEAN WORLD SERIES
BY ISMAEL NUNEZ At one point there was thought of canceling the 2019 Caribbean World Series as viewed the political turmoil-taking place in Venezuela where it was to be originally held for 2019. Then last minute switched to Panama! For the country it was a blessing! They had Three Things in their favor! […]
2019 CARIBBEAN WORLD SERIES! Something to watch!
By Ismael Nunez Sure everyone knew for sure New England Patriots were going win their 6th Super Bowl, to add from what people saw, pieces written online the half-time show wasn’t all that. Yet for many Latin Americans like myself there’s the CARIBBEAN WORLD SERIES 2019 ESPN reported, “January 24th 2019 due to the political unrest […]
Which Has Better Pay Off: Baseball Betting or The Lottery?
Gambling: Risk vs. Reward Gambling is all about risk. It’s about placing your hard-earned money on a set outcome that usually isn’t likely to happen. Whether its a game in the casino, a gambling event online or betting between friends on a game of chance, the odds are almost never in your favor. So, […]
Who will win the World Series?
With the baseball season in full swing, attention soon falls on the World Series but who will be there and ultimately who will come out on top? It has been another year full of drama, twists and turns with teams competing for supremacy but can anybody stop the Boston Red Sox on their way to […]
What’s Important When Choosing Softball Bats?
With the improved technology all over the world, many changes have been experienced on the design of softball bats. With the increased variety of the materials used in the making of the bats, it has become extremely hard for the buyers to decide on which the best bat is for one’s self. Before the purchasing […]
Yankees Finally Hitting Their Stride
“Aaron Judge” by Keith Allison (CC BY-SA 2.0) It was a slow start to the season for the New York Yankees, as the team struggled to find its footing offensively. But the team has found a way to get itself out of that hole, and is finally beginning to be the team that everyone thought they […]
Not Just Another Game
Rivalries fuel sports. They pump up the players and fans alike while attracting nationwide media attention. They are the games you circle on your calendar and wait for all year. You need a few things to fall into place to develop a good ole rivalry, however. First and foremost, the teams must be good. Nobody […]
TEAM PUERTO RICO REPEATS!!!! WINNNERS OF THE 2018 CARIBBEAN WORLD SERIES!
BY ISMAEL NUNEZ Hurricane Maria has hurt the island of Puerto Rico. What better way to inspire its people with a sports victory. This past February 8th as reported by Cesar Augusto Marquez from the website “La Vida Baseball” In Mexico where the annual Caribbean World Series took place for the year 2018 “Caguas(the team […]
Brewers Go Three Decades without Gold Glove
The Rawlings Gold Glove Awards, or simply called the “Gold Glove” is an annual big event in the world of baseball. Every year, major league baseball players are recognized for their individual fielding performance in both the American League and National League based on the votes of managers and coaches. Despite having Zach Davies as […]
Ranking MLB Stadiums by Fan Sentiment
The following research is based on ReviewTrackers’ study of 130,000 baseball stadium reviews. Executive Summary 1. ReviewTrackers’ algorithm analyzed 130,000 reviews, and scored 550,000 keywords to rank Major League Baseball stadiums in four categories: Food and Drink. Fan Experience. Family Experience. Facility. 2. The top 5 stadiums were: 1. Oriole Park at Camden Yards: 1st […]
All The Time in The World: Series Games Averaging Over 3.5 Hours!
Should you happen to find yourself off in dreamland during one of this year’s World Series games and wake up to find the game hasn’t even reached the seventh-inning stretch, don’t get too worried – you’re not living an episode of the Twilight Zone. You’re just living in the world of baseball as it is […]
Baseball Players who have Disappointed Us in 2017
By Adam Eyal The 2017 Major League Baseball season has only just finished, but some players should have given up a long time ago. Every year scouts and experts pick out the hottest prospects to watch out for over the coming months. These players are meant to deliver some of the best baseball in the […]
