The 2011 All-Star Futures Game
On Tuesday night, the 2011 All Star game will take place. Of course, it’s supposed to be a battle of the biggest stars of the sport, and for the most part, it is. I’ll leave my reservations about the voting process for another day. MLB has done a great job advertising the Home Run Derby, […]
Pitch In For Baseball Event in Philly Today!
From David Rhode, Executive Director of Pitch In For Baseball: We are partnering with 610 WIP sports radio at their Play Day event today, Monday August 16th at FDR park near the stadium complex. Our equipment collection site will be located near the Play Day Home Run Derby event. If you could add a post […]
Pitch in for Baseball Joins the State Farm “Go To Bat” Campaign
Pitch In For Baseball is delighted to have been selected to participate in State Farm‘s ‘Go To Bat’ campaign. Now we need your help! ‘Go To Bat’ was launched nationally during the State Farm Home Run Derby. ‘Go To Bat’ gives entrants a chance to win tickets to the upcoming World Series and selected charity […]
All-Star Shame; Prospects Flame
Image by Evan Wohrman via Flickr I’m going to go on my annual rant about the All-Star Game albeit somewhat less harsh. This game is at a crossroads. What is it really and what has it become? Historically the All-Star Game was created to offer some excitement during the Great Depression. No fewer than 19 […]
