Baseball’s Enigmatic Eephus Pitch
Baseball’s annals are full of zany bloopers, dramatic walk-off home runs, and thunderous grand slams. However, perhaps more so than other sports, baseball is renowned for its occasional eccen...
Batting Cage Virtuoso: a Detroit Man Tells His Story
Many people have dreamed of playing big-league baseball over the years. Few have lived it, many have come up short, and most have moved on with their lives. But some select few folks out ther...
Hall of Shame: the Goofiest First Pitches in Baseball History
The first pitch is a deeply ingrained ritual in baseball culture. Many noted musicians, actors, politicians, and other celebrities have gladly accepted the honor of tossing out a ceremonial p...
Shorter or Longer? Faster or Slower?
Anytime a sport undergoes a major change, whether due to technology or methods of training, pundits are quick to weigh in on whether this or that aspect is an improvement. And then the myths...
Teen Female Knuckleballer Tosses BP for Rays
It’s hard enough for major league ballplayers to find some semblance of consistency when eyeing pitches during batting practice. Certain BP hurlers have quietly gained stellar reputations for kn...
Major League Baseball’s Hitter-Friendly Parks
When it comes to determining the Major League Baseball (MLB) stadiums that are the most hitter-friendly, plenty of sluggers would opt for their home fields, where the visiting team always needs ...