Tag Archives: Baseball

The Sports Archives – Cubs Win! Overview of the Baseball Curse

Posted on November 10, 2016 by aemery97

A historical moment in U.S. baseball history took place just about a week ago, drawing the 2016 MLB World Series to a close. In an outrageous 10-inning finale to a heated set of 7 games, the Chicago Cubs claimed victory … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Cubs vs. Indians: A Fight to Remember

Posted on October 25, 2016 by aemery97

The 2016 Major-League Baseball championships have arrived and America is once again brimming with enthusiastic fervor. Every year, the MLB World Series nets tens-of-thousands of live spectators and millions of network viewers, all eager to watch a lively showdown between … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Baseball Team Roles

Posted on June 1, 2016 by aemery97

1 batter. 9 defenders. This has been, is, and will likely continue to be the standard in baseball. Like many sports, baseball is a game where possession of the ball is critical, and on a field so large, maximum coverage … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Retirement in Professional Sports

Posted on February 26, 2016 by aemery97

In November of last year, David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox publically announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2016 season. A renowned left-handed batter known infamously for his power-hitting abilities, Big Papi has indeed come … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Martin Luther King/Desegregation of Sports

Posted on January 18, 2016 by aemery97

When it comes to athletics and Martin Luther King, Jr., there is not much to say about him personally; aside from an enthusiasm for pocket billiards, his sports background is not particularly eye-catching. Despite limited involvement as an individual, however, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Know the Difference: Baseball and Softball

Posted on November 24, 2015 by aemery97

Some sports stand entirely alone, while others exist as deviations on other popular competitive activities; a few alterations to how a game is played, if made in the right place, can make an entirely different sport! Perhaps one of the … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Yogi Berra: Passing into Legend

Posted on September 28, 2015 by aemery97

On September 25th, 2015, the world lost one of the greatest, most beloved baseball players of all time. Lawrence Peter Berra, known more popularly by his nickname, “Yogi,” died in New Jersey. Berra purportedly passed away in his sleep, dying … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – That’s a Record Home Run!

Posted on September 25, 2015 by aemery97

Most baseball enthusiasts are quite familiar with the tumultuous roar of excitement that accompanies a home run. In baseball, a home run is officially categorized as any successful hit made by a batter that (provided the defense commits no errors) … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Dynamics of College Sports

Posted on September 16, 2015 by aemery97

The most popular sports in a community can be represented in any number of divisions or ‘tiers’ – Baseball alone is found at the pro-level in many nations, but it is also a prestigious activity at the college and high … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Baseball Science: Batting Power & Precision

Posted on July 21, 2015 by aemery97

Last month, The Sports Archives released an article discussing the intricacies and mechanics of pitching in baseball. Pitching is instrumental in playing this sport, but what about the other end of the stick (literally)? Batting is the yin to pitching’s … Continue reading →

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