2020 Fantasy Baseball: Preparing For A Season Impacted By Coronavirus
Major League Baseball could make a return this summer following months of the coronavirus lockdown. Depending on the negotiations, baseball could return in early July and fantasy baseball will be back as well. The 2020 fantasy baseball season will likely be a far cry from what you’re used to. Here are five things to prepare […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Top Fantasy Baseball Players in 2019 (Looking Back)
If you are a baseball fan, I bet there’s a good chance you are familiar with fantasy baseball, where players compete against each other using real baseball players’ real-life statistics to score points. In this article, we’re taking a look back at the top fantasy baseball players in 2019. Looking Back is a great way […]
How the MLB is Adapting to Sustainability
In theory, baseball is an incredibly wasteful sport. The evergreen fields of the outdoor stadiums combined with the white-hot lights and the unending use of single-use plastic cups of beer all suggest that Major League Baseball has a long way to go to clean up its act. While the MLB does have work to do, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Is Obesity a Problem Among MLB Players?
Obesity is an epidemic that has swept across the entire country. Over 160 million Americans are currently considered overweight or obese, and that includes a rising number of children. There are many factors that play into the obesity epidemic, but two of the biggest issues are diet and a lack of physical activity. So, when […]
Bauer OUTage
The debate on whether Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer would be traded ended late Tuesday in a blockbuster deal. Tribe fans everywhere this morning are torn, many love the deal while others wanted to keep Bauer. However, the organization’s front office took advantage of getting a large haul in return for Bauer just at the […]
As Trade Rumors Swirl, So Do Trevor Bauer’s Emotions
There have been rumblings of a possible trade, involving Trevor Bauer, as the July 31st deadline approaches. Fans have debated the pros and cons of keeping him. However, his meltdown when he was taken out of the game against the Royals, became instant chatter all through the league. Bauer was charged with a season-high-tying eight […]
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 […]
What Is the Concussion Rate in the MLB?
Baseball might be America’s favorite pastime, but the game has changed over the years. Players are more powerful than ever. They’re throwing the ball faster and hitting harder — and the stakes are higher. While that makes for more exciting games, it also puts players at a greater risk for injury. From 2005 to 2008, […]
Does the MLB Have a Drug Problem?
Drug use has been on the rise in the U.S. for quite some time. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 24.6 million Americans over the age of 12 had used some type of illicit drug as of 2013. That number has been on the rise for over a decade. While serious drugs like […]
