Tag Archives: Baseball

The Sports Archives – The Art of Pitching

In baseball, there are 3 fundamental mechanics that absolutely must be present; the ball, beginning in the hands of the defending team, must be thrown to a member of the opposing team; this ‘batter’ must subsequently hit the ball with … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 7 Facts about the Seventh-Inning Stretch

Many major sporting events have a break period built into their match schedules. Most competitive team sports, such as football, basketball, and several others, have a ‘half-time’ – an intermission that divides the first and second halves of a match … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Baseball vs. Football as America’s Pastime

    Baseball has dominated the sporting industry in the United States since the 19th Century, and is rapidly approaching the 170th anniversary of its first game on American soil. Today, there are 30 baseball stadiums currently operating under Major-League … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Denver’s Top Sporting Mascots!

The Mile-High City has rather more than its fair share of professional-level and top college sports teams. As such, it is easily one of the most mascot-saturated cities in America. What many people don’t know is that these mascots actually … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Cactus League Spring Training: An Insider’s Guide!

It’s that time of year again. The boys of summer are putting on their cleats and oiling up their gloves. The sound of the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd is ringing through the air. This … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Improving Your Skills With Baseball Training Aids!

Baseball is a popular sport. The structure of it is quite simple: players use a bat to hit a ball far enough to be able to run around to each base in hopes of scoring a home run. People all … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 3 Popular Sports Bettered By Artificial Grass!

Originally introduced in 1966, artificial grass has changed the lives of many sports players across the globe, which is not bad for a product less than fifty years old. By being used to create high performance artificial sports surfaces for … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Which Sports Are Best For Children?

Which Sports Are Best For Children? We all know how important physical activity is for children. Not only does it encourage a healthy lifestyle from a young age but it also equips kids with valuable life skills such as teamwork, … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The 3 Best MLB Parks for Kids!

Petco Park, San Diego California: Perhaps more than any other major league baseball park, Petco was designed with families in mind.  From the grassy knoll outside of center field which has ample place for blankets (with a view of virtually … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Tarnished Glory: Alex Rodriguez’s Doping Mess!

Perfection is perfectly simple; fouling things up requires true skill. ~ Douglas Horton Mistakes are part of the human experience, and we all make more than a few along the rocky and sometimes elusive path to maturity. The trick is, … Continue reading

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