Rules That Might Change Baseball in 2020
Baseball is an iconic American sport. Along with Basketball and American Football, it is one of the top three sports in the USA, and despite soaring in popularity overseas, particularly in Japan and other countries in the far east, it’s biggest support base remains in its homeland. Since its emergence and development in the 19th-century, […]
A Brief History of Baseball in the USA
Baseball is the pinnacle of Americana. The ceremonial first pitch. Singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” alongside thousands of others. Old school fans listening to the radio and jotting down stats at the same time. Peanuts, hot dogs, Cracker Jack, and nachos alongside that beautiful unnaturally yellow cheese. There’s a reason why baseball […]
Substance Abuse in Professional Baseball
written by Maggie Potter The 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health discovered that 19.7 million American adults struggled with some kind of substance abuse disorder. It’s easy to look at that number and thing about average, everyday people across the country. But celebrities, singers, politicians, and even professional athletes aren’t immune to abusing […]
Baseball Players and Blood Clot Prevention
There are some common injuries and health issues associated with baseball, including torn rotator cuffs, sprains, and knee injuries. But blood clots — especially in young players — are often overlooked as a potential health risk. Baseball players are actually more at risk of developing blood clots than most people realize, especially because they use […]
How has the MLB been affected by the coronavirus pandemic and when is it likely to return?
Major sporting events across the world continue to be either postponed or cancelled entirely as the spread of the coronavirus continues – this shows no signs of slowing down either as many countries find themselves extending lockdown measures to prevent the spread. There are some signs of change within the US, however, as many states […]
The MLB’s Response to Coronavirus
Written by Maggie Potter This year will undoubtedly go down in history, thanks to the global pandemic caused by COVID-19. As of March 20, 2020, 45 states within the country had closed all of their schools due to the coronavirus. Thousands of people are working remotely, while many others have found themselves out of a […]
Career Paths for Baseball Players After Professional Sports
written by Maggie Potter The average career length for an MLB player is just 5.6 years. While many players can have longer careers, it’s not uncommon for a minor league or major league player to either retire or leave the game due to injury at a relatively young age. While the MLB does provide a […]
Mobile Tech for Baseball Fans: Recent Trends
There are a few things about baseball that almost everyone loves, including classic diamonds like Wrigley Field, the shout of a vendor across the aisle selling peanuts and popcorn, the crack of the bat when your favorite player hits a home run. … And everyone snapping a photo on their smartphone after that major moment […]
Staying Cool During Baseball Games
Written by Maggie Potter “Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the park…” Unless it feels like a hot and sweaty nightmare! The average Major League Baseball (MLB) season runs from March to September each year. While the late Spring and early Autumn months can be comfortable for game-goers, most people recognize […]
Personal Benefits of Playing Baseball
Baseball is known as America’s pastime for a reason. It’s an exciting game to watch, but it’s even more fun to play. Whether you’re an adult on a community team, a college student on a traveling team or you’re the parent of a high school or child athlete, it’s important to recognize that baseball is […]
Will Addition of Betts Put the Dodgers Over the Top?
After much anticipation and grimacing by Boston Red Sox fans, the hammer finally dropped on All-Star OF Mookie Betts being traded away from the Red Sox in what can only be termed as a salary dump. Much to the chagrin of the rest of Major League Baseball, Betts will be joining the Los Angeles Dodgers […]
Providing Opportunities for Women to Shine in Baseball
The Little League World Series began in 1947. Since that time, there have been only 19 girls in the series. While that number seems shockingly low, it provides a clear picture of the disparaging lack of women in baseball. Girls can often play baseball when they’re younger, in a little league team. But, it seems […]
Strategies for Reaching Younger Fans
The millennial generation has ushered in a dramatic changing of the guard within American culture. Gone are the days of corded phones, long walks to school, and lazy Sunday afternoons. In their place, millennials have embraced a slew of new beliefs and habits, largely driven by an incoming tide of technology, social justice, and an […]
10 of the Best Baseball Academy Programs
It is all too common amongst countless professional athletes that they point to a trainer, coach, or someplace that made them who they are today. Support from communities and families are essential; however, some unique circumstances need special attention to push the athlete from good to amazing. In other words, to be the best, you […]
How to Manage a Baseball Team, from an Administrative Point of View
As we sit watching our favorite team play, whether it be in the stands or from the comfort of our own homes, it can be hard to focus on much else aside from the next pitch. But believe it or not, you are noticing a lot of other things about the teams playing. Things like […]
The Players That Got the Houston Astros to the World Series
Despite the disappointment of losing the World Series to the Washington Nationals, 2019 has been very much the year of the Houston Astros, with them accruing a formidable winning record and showcasing some of the best players in the MLB. One of the reasons this has been a year of victories for the Astros, with […]
The Proper Diet for Baseball
Most people know that athletes need to train in order to be in the best possible shape for their sport. But, that means more than just going to the gym. It means fueling their bodies with the right foods, and following diets that help them to perform better. Baseball is America’s favorite pastime for a […]
Foreign influence in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is enjoying its most diversity in terms of players and their origins than ever before. The 2019 Major League Baseball season saw 20 different countries (one fewer than last season) represented by players showing the growth and impact baseball has around the globe. It isn’t just Latin America that is producing baseball’s […]
How Medical Technology Is Transforming Healthcare in Baseball
Believe it or not, technology has infiltrated nearly every aspect of the game of baseball. It may not seem like it as America’s favorite pastime can feel as traditional and close to home as ever. But the game has fundamentally been altered. Not every tech change is necessarily a bad one either. Many technologies have […]
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 […]
5 ways to take care of your baseball helmet
by Malisa Walker With head injuries recently becoming a huge talking point in sports and increased number of concussions experienced by athletes, head protection has become even more critical when it comes to safety. More and more companies are investing money in research and development to make sure that their products meet the demands of […]
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, […]
Health Concerns for Children’s Baseball Leagues
When it comes to teaching kids important lessons about teamwork, keeping them active, and even helping them make friends, getting kids playing baseball can be a great strategy. If children are introduced to the sport when they’re young, they can continue to develop their talents and enjoy baseball in middle school and high school, and […]
The Rise of Automation in the Baseball Industry
It’s hard to imagine life without many of the technologies we have come to depend upon. Things such as the computer and cell phone are two of the most major ones in recent times. In many ways, they have already made our lives considerably easier and more organized, which allows us to enjoy more of […]
What the MLB Is Doing to Address Violence Against Women
Domestic and sexual violence against women is a huge problem in our country. According to the National Organization for Women, 4.8 million women are physically abused and even raped by their partners each year. When it comes to sports, the stats surrounding domestic violence are even more disturbing. The NFL is often under the microscope […]
How Is Climate Change Impacting Baseball and the MLB?
Baseball games and leisurely summer afternoons have been intrinsically intertwined since the birth of the sport. But that doesn’t mean that warm weather is easy on players or the fans who come to watch their favorite MLB teams compete. Compounding the issue are the growing repercussions of climate change, which scientists say has led to […]
Robot Umpires: Is This the Future of Baseball?
This year, the independent Atlantic League introduced a TrackMan computer system that some believe could replace the role of human umpires. During the league’s all-star game in York, Pennsylvania on July 10, a computer system recorded balls and strikes, then relayed the information to the umpire to make the calls. For quite some time, robots […]
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 […]
